Bethel, ME

As reported by the Bethel Citizen last week, the above headline left me wondering why he was quitting the race. After reading the full story, the term "Throws The Hat In" actually meant that he was entering the race for Governor instead of quitting. After speaking with a few other people, I noticed that 50% thought the same as me. Where does this saying originate and what is the real meaning of "throwing in the hat"?

I did notice that in the classifieds real estate section, one could pick up several new log cabin homes for under $200k each. In this ski resort area those homes would have been a decent buy a couple of years ago. It is still a great time to buy! Interested? Give us a call at 207-784-2525

October 15-18, 6-9 p.m. Haunted Schoolhouse, a good old fashioned haunted house, $12/adults, $10/students, not suitable for young children, a "safe room" with crafts and games is available for any youngster, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Sebago Lake Village. FMI: 207.642.3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.

October 15, 7 p.m. "C'est Si Bon," a jazz quintet made entirely of alumni of the Berklee College of Music in Boston who perform traditional French music infused with a jazz dimension, to perform for the Mahoosic Arts Council Performing Arts Series, $10/adults, $6/students and children, Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 49 Church Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.3575, www.mahoosucarts.org, www.bethelmaine.com.

October 16-17, 2-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Falling Leaves Craft Fair, Standish Baptist Academy, 181 Ossipee Trail West, Standish. FMI: 207.642.3338.

October 16, 7-11 p.m. The Disclaimers, dance/concert featuring the best music of the 60s, 70s and 80s, to benefit the Lakes Environmental Association, BYOB, $10/person, $25/family, tickets available at the Cool Moose, Running with Scissors, LEA office or at the door, Town Hall, Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580 or www.mainelakes.org.

October 16, 8 p.m. David Francey, Scottish-born Canadian singer-songwriter who recently earned his third JUNO (Canada's top music award) in less than five years, $20/person for concert only, dinner reservations available also, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292 or 866.227.6523, www.stonemountainartscenter.com or www.davidfrancey.com.

October 17-18, 8 a.m. Hunter's Safety Course, The Fryeburg Fish and Game Association will host the course, which satisfies the state's requirement for obtaining a hunting license, limited to 15 students, $50/person, registration is required, Harold Sanborn Room, Brownfield Recreation Center, 100 Main Street, Brownfield. FMI: 207.647.9486, www.fryeburgfishandgame.com.

October 17, 10:45 a.m. The 5th Annual Parrot Head Golf Classic, Join Jimmy Buffett enthusiasts from across New England for this annual 18-hole scramble tournament and "Party with a Purpose," supported by the Parrot Head Club of the Northern Tropics, includes live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights, fun mini-golf putting green challenge, golf cart decorating/parade, dinner/awards, pool party and more, $400/foursome, benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Maine Chapter, Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2175 or 800.654.0125, www.bethelinn.com.

October 17, 7:30 p.m. AudioBody, " a modern day Smothers Brothers meets Blue Man Group", $6/person in advance, $10 at the door, Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 49 Church Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.3575, www.audiobody.com.

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You won't want to miss the 18th Biennial Tea Time in Bethel on Friday, June 26. The Cross Country Quilters will display their collection of antique and modern quilts in the 1816 New England Meeting House on Intervale Road from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.Donations of $5 are appreciated; children under 12 may enjoy the event for free. Donations will benefit the preservation of the Historic Middle Intervale Meeting House.

Tea and quilts have gone hand-in-hand for ages. When neighboring ladies gathered to quilt, the hostess often served tea. At this summertime tea party, delicious baked goods and iced tea will be served by the quilters. Quilts will be displayed on pews as well as throughout the meeting house.

You won't want to miss this old-fashioned quilt show and tea party in Bethel's oldest civic and religious structure. The quintessential country setting with the meeting house, adjacent cemetery, dairy farm, plus field and forest beyond, provide the perfect background for a picturesque celebration.

If you're up for the weekend and love Maine lakes and ponds like we do, you might want to check out the current lakefront properties for sale in the area. Here they are:

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As a kid in the Northeast, I remember building snow forts, digging elaborate tunnels and constructing snowman in the back yard with neighbor kids.

     In winter, Maine kids don't hibernate inside camped out on the couch vegging on television and video games, or destroying whole pizzas or gallons of soda.  They entertain themselves, get lungs full of fresh Maine air and rosy cheeks from fun and games outdoors.  Maine ski areas have plenty of snow for holiday school break winter recreation from downhill events, tubing, snowsledding,  bon fires and family fun to celebrate the season. Maine..the way life should be. Come for a day, stay for a life time.

Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers - Maine Real Estate For Sale