Cornish, ME

April 24, 9 a.m. 3-5 Mile Walk MS 2010, The Maine Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society fund raiser to support programs, services and research, food, drinks and great entertainment at the finish line, Consolidated Elementary School, 25 School Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 800.526.8890, walkmem.nationalmssociety.org.

April 24, 4-6 p.m. Baked Ham Supper, to benefit the Old Corner Church, which is located at the corner of Federal Street and West Road in Waterboro, $7/adults, free/ages 10 and under, take-out available, Masonic Hall, Waterboro Road (Route 202), Alfred. FMI: 207.247.3784, www.waterboro-me.net.

April 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Vines in the Vault, a signature wine-tasting event, sample wines from around the world in the truly unique, behind-the-scenes setting of the Museum's collection vaults, ticket to event includes a limited edition, custom wine glass as a keepsake, $30/person, $25/member, must be purchased in advance, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.985.4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.

April 25, 2 p.m. "Settled in the Wind: Notes from the Edge of Town," author Susan Head Shetterly will share about her family's adventure living without electricity in a Maine cabin, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.883.4723, www.library.scarborough.me.us.

April 25, 3-5 p.m. "Bright Star," Spring Film Series, heartrending drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, rated PG, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

April 25, 5-8 p.m. Spring Celebration to benefit Pike Hall renovations, sponsored by the Cornish Association of Businesses, featuring local acoustic talent Pete Finkle, food, cash bar, silent auction and more, $15/person in advance, $18/at door, Sacopee House of Pizza, Route 25, Cornish. FMI: 207.625.4993, www.cornish-maine.org.

April 28, noon, Vernal Pools, brown bag lunch, short presentation about vernal pools, followed by a visit to a vernal pool to observe some of the creatures that breed there, waterproof boots recommended, but not necessary, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.1002, www.york.lib.me.us.

Are you in southern Maine on your summer vacation? Maybe suffering from a little cabin/camp/cottage fever in this murky Maine weather? Need to buy a gift - for yourself, or a friend? Find a variety of gift ideas at Rosemary's Gift Shop on Main Street in Cornish, Maine, where there is truly something for everyone.

On the first floor of Rosemary's you'll find her Maine Made and Beyond Gift Shop, stock full of a vast assortment of items including angels, baby and toddler gifts, books, bath and body products, candles, a Christmas corner, fishing flies, jams and jellies, games, gift bags, miniatures, moose, paintings and more.

Located in the back of the gift shop is the Ice Cream Shop featuring Gifford's Ice Cream. While there, you might get to meet Rosemary's husband. Be sure to ask him about the history of the iron fence at the park across the street. You'll come away with a belly full of ice cream and local knowledge you won't get anywhere else.

Upstairs is the Yarn Shop. It's here you'll probably find Rosemary. This is one of the largest yarn shops in Maine. You'll be overwhelmed by the choices. Rosemary offers yarn, patterns, accessories and free advice. Check her web site at www.maine-crafts.com for knitting and crocheting clinics for beginner and advanced crafters. She also encourages people to join her in "Gathering Hands," an effort to contribute knit and crocheted items to several on-going charitable projects including the following:

1. Operation Homefront Kids: Creating sweaters, hats, etc. for newborns through age 13, in an attempt to make the difference in lives of children from Maine who have a parent serving in the military.

2. Operation Sunshine Bears: Using a Teddy Bear pattern available at the shop, folks knit bears to donate to the Ronald McDonald House and Maine Medical Child Life Program at the Barbara Bush Wing in Portland, as well as to local police and firemen.

3. Operation Richie's Cap: Chemo caps for cancer patients are knit or crocheted in memory of Rosemary's friend, Richie Aaron.

4. Operation Warm Hands: This is an easy summer project that will benefit children next winter. Knit mittens to donate to children in need.

If you are vacationing here and like the Cornish area you might be interested in seeing what lakefront properties are for sale nearby. Here are the current lakefront properties for sale on Big Clemons Pond, Barker Pond, and Stanley Pond - all within easy drives of downtown Cornish:

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