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Events in September 2024

  • - Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest
    Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest

    Category: General Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest


    September 7, 2024

    Join our club for this annual event. Delicious baked treats and attic treasure galore are available for your shopping pleasure along with fresh floral bouquets, potted mums. A variety of local artisans will be there as well, selling their wares. Unless a hurricane looms over us, this event is held rain or shine at Centennial Hall, 936 Harpswell Neck Road on the grounds of Harpswell Historic Park gardens.

    Artisans and Vendors
    *Mainely Primsicals: Whimsical primitives inspired by the creatures of Maine by Amy & Phyllis Mussman
    *Pumpkins from Marianne Field of W. Harpswell Baptist Church
    *Gourmet food, condiments, and gifts by John Halpin (WHPW Harpswell Radio / Joy Farm)
    *Prints, cards, and handmade books by Judy Sgantas
    *Merchandise supporting the Harpswell Anchor
    *Artisan bowls, vases, and coasters by Christine Roy
    *Driftwood and shell frames, paintings, and ornaments by Annette Fuller
    *Whimsical and functional pottery by Nancy W. Shaul of Westport Island Pottery

  • - Field Trip: Garbage to Garden Site Visit
    Field Trip: Garbage to Garden Site Visit

    Category: General Field Trip: Garbage to Garden Site Visit


    September 10, 2024

    Have you wondered how your kitchen scraps become fertile compost? Join our carpool to visit the Windham facility of Garbage to Garden to learn more about this! Details to be announced, or email harpswellgardenclub@gmail.com for more information.

  • - What's the Buzz about Bees?
    What's the Buzz about Bees?

    Category: General What's the Buzz about Bees?


    September 19, 2024

    Maine's State Apiarist, Jennifer Lund, will talk about the types of bees in Harpswell, why some species are in decline, bee's nesting requirements and their foraging behaviors. She will also address what we can do to protect the bee populations in Maine. Our club will meet in the Morrell Meeting Room at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick at 12:30 p.m. for refreshments and conversation. The business meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. with the presentation to follow.