CAPE ELIZABETH LAND TRUST EARTH DAY CELEBRATION WEEK: APRIL 20 - 28, 2024
In honor of Earth Day, the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) is working with Cape Elizabeth Department of Public Works to coordinate a week-long cleanup effort from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 28, 2024 on Cape's roads, trails, and beaches. To learn more and/or to sign up for a specific area of town -- backyards included. TO LEARN MORE & SIGN UP: CLICK HERE.
SPRINGTIME CLOTHING SWAP: SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 12pm - 3pm
The Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee and Thomas Memorial Library are hosting a Springtime Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 27th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Thomas Memorial Library. Donations will be accepted beginning Wednesday, April 17. Donate clean, gently used apparel for kids and adults. Volunteers wanted. FMI: CLICK HERE.
PORTLAND CHOWERFEST: SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 1pm - 5pm
On Saturday, April 27th, Portland will play host to a showdown of epic proportions as local restaurants battle it out for the coveted title of Best Chowder in Portland, Maine. Organized and hosted by Definitive Brewing Co. at the Industrial Way tasting room from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tickets entitles you to a sample from every participating vendor, from classic renditions to bold and unexpected flavor combinations. FMI & TICKETS: CLICK HERE.
DEA NATIONAL DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 10am - 2pm
Cape Elizabeth Police Department will be participating in the DEA National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the police station.
BIKES FOR BIRGIT – A PAN MASS CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER: SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 4PM – 10 PM
Join Maine Craft Distilling for an evening of fun and philanthropy at Bikes for Birgit, a Pan Mass Challenger fundraiser dedicated to supporting cancer research at Dana-Farber. Indulge in cold drinks, groove to live tunes by Jelly Sauce starting at 6pm, and have a chance to win exciting local raffle prizes. With all donations going directly towards cancer research. For just a $5 suggested donation, receive a raffle ticket and contribute to a cause that impacts countless live.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG’S BLACK & BLUES: SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 6:45PM
WMPG’S “Jazz At The Movies” is featuring Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues movie screening on Saturday, April 27 starting at 6:45pm at the Portland Conservatory of Music. Experience an enlightening journey into the life of one of the 20th century’s most beloved icons. FMI: CLICK HERE.
PLANT MAINE’S FUTURE WITH CHICKADEEDS AND LIVING LANDS AND WATERS: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 / 1PM – 3PM
Together we’ll plant 500 trees in Maine as part of Living Lands & Waters’ national Two Million Trees project. Chickadeeds will be distributing trees from the front plaza of the Portland Art Museum. Chickadeed volunteers who sign up to plant and steward tree saplings will receive complimentary admission to the PMA. Then head into the museum and learn about the Two Million Trees project, learn about the Tidal Shift Award (the PMA’s art prize celebrating young artists working to solve the climate crisis). Registration is required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
TOWN COUNCIL FAREWELL PARTY FOR MATTHEW STURGIS: MONDAY, MAY 6 / 4PM - 6:30PM
The Town Council invites you to bid Matthew Sturgis "Farewell, Good Luck, & Thank You!" on Monday, May 6th from 4pm - 6:30 pm at the Purpoodock Club located at 300 Spurwink Avenue. R.S.V.P.s are requested by April 29. RSVP: CLICK HERE.
FLYING COLORS – BENEFIT ART AUCTION: FRIDAY, MAY 10 / 6PM – 10 PM
You are invited to an evening of art and celebration at the 2nd Flying Colors Benefit art Auction, a showcase of the extraordinary talent of local Maine artists, raising funds for the Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine’s Community Fund on Friday, May 10. TICKETS AND FMI: CLICK HERE.
FOX + DOE CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY SHOPPING EVENT: TUESDAY, MAY 14 / 6pm - 8:30pm
Fox + Doe, located at 1232 Shore Road, will be open the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6pm to 8:30 pm for an evening of shopping ahead of Mother’s Day. Light refreshments will be served and 10% of sales will be donated to Collect the Cotton, a local nonprofit that raises money to purchase period products for Maine schools.
CAPE CHALLENGE 5K: SUNDAY, MAY 19
The Cape Elizabeth Parent Associations for Pond Cove, Middle School, and High School annual fundraising event, Cape Challenge 5K, 1 Mile, and Kids Fun Run. FMI & TO REGISTER
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