The next Night of Joy gathering is on August 19, 2016 at Water of Life Church in Newcastle. Worship begins at 6:30 pm and lasts until 8:00 pm. Night of Joy is an outreach ministry whose purpose and focus is to share the love and word of God with learning disabled participants and with their families, friends, and neighbors and members of the church communities. Please join us for our annual ice cream social and treasure hunt.

An evening lantern lit tour will explore Wiscasset, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there. Learn some little known history of the area on the moderate walk as well as legends, lore and a stroll by the Ancient Burial Ground. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806

Miles Hospital League Tent/Rummage Sale – “3rd Saturday of month” Wonderful items at bargain pricing – for the household, furniture, clothing for all, toys/games, tools, yard items. All profits are donated. Corner of Rt 1 and Belvedere Rd, Damariscotta FYI – 207.563.8733

Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, first US woman cabinet secretary. See her family’s 1837 Brick House with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River and learn about how this place shaped her New Deal legacy; Sunday July 24, Saturday August 20 & Sunday September 18, 2016.

Two tour times are available each day. The 9:00 AM tour is 3 hours and includes the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River. The 1:30 PM tour is 2 hours and includes only the Homestead. Both tours include participatory discussions led by knowledgeable experts. Transportation from downtown Damariscotta is provided by the Frances Perkins Center.

Tickets are $22 per person. Order by writing to info@francesperkinscenter.org, calling the Center at 207-563-3374, or visiting www.francesperkinscenter.org.

Because driving represents independence and freedom for most older adults, the idea of limiting or giving up driving can be a deeply personal and emotional issue. Therefore Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center is proud to introduce AARP’s new safe driving for a lifetime seminar focused finding the right words to use when one needs to talk to older drivers about taking away the keys. This free seminar, which will take place on August 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta provides the tools and tips that will help guide families, caregivers and friends in determining when it’s time for their loved ones to limit their tome behind the wheel or to hang up the keys.
While knowing when the time is right can be hard, surveys show that more than half of older drivers whose family asked them to retire from driving said they listened to and followed the suggestions of others. Invaluable advice will be offered by AARP driver safety instruction Court Dwyer at this free seminar. Advanced registration required. Please call 563-1363 to express your interest.

Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, first US woman cabinet secretary. See her family’s 1837 Brick House with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River and learn about how this place shaped her New Deal legacy; Sunday July 24, Saturday August 20 & Sunday September 18, 2016.

Two tour times are available each day. The 9:00 AM tour is 3 hours and includes the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River. The 1:30 PM tour is 2 hours and includes only the Homestead. Both tours include participatory discussions led by knowledgeable experts. Transportation from downtown Damariscotta is provided by the Frances Perkins Center.

Tickets are $22 per person. Order by writing to info@francesperkinscenter.org, calling the Center at 207-563-3374, or visiting www.francesperkinscenter.org.