July 2021
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
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Summer Fun Discount Tickets! |
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The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is once again partnering with the Maine Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) to offer discount tickets to area amusement parks. Save time and money by purchasing tickets through us!
Tickets are now available in the Parks & Recreation Office
Monday — Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Sorry, no online sales for discount tickets
2021 Ticket Prices
Aquaboggan General Admissions: $20 (gate price $26)
York’s Wild Kingdom Zoo ONLY (ages 11 and up): $10 (gate price $14.75)
Splashtown ONLY: $31 (gate price $37)
Funtown/Splashtown Combo: $35 (gate price $45)
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5th Annual Summer Concerts Series
Wednesday evenings at Dundee Park at 79 Presumpscot Rd
All concerts from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free admissions after 5:00 pm
Concessions hosted by local community organizations!
Raindates for any missed concert will be August 4th & 11th
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July 7th
The Renovators
Hosted by the Lions Club
Twenty Five years together from Portland, ME. These pros have played it all! With eight CD's to their name, this quartet features songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist, Bob Rasero, Robin Worthley on piano, Jeff Davison on drums, and Kent Allyn on bass. Original rocking blues, soul, country, and funk... with some new twists on classic standards.
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July 14th
American Ride
Hosted by Neighbors Helping Neighbors
American Ride-THE HOTTEST MODERN COUNTRY BAND IN SOUTHERN MAINE! Zac Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, LOTS of Chris Stapleton...The top hits from top country charts and much more!!!!
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July 21st
World Famous Grassholes
Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary
Among the longest continuously playing bands in Maine, the World Famous Grassholes are a five-piece traditional bluegrass band that guarantees a good time. If you're a fan of the Grand Ol' Opry, fast licks, bad jokes, tall hats, and slick boots, you'll feel right at home in front of the Grassholes. Hot off the release of their fourth album, "South Congress," the Grassholes come to Windham as part of their summer gazebo tour!
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July 28th
Country Roads
Hosted by Scouts Pack 805
Country Roads was the 2018 Pine Tree State Country Music Association Modern Cover Band Winner! We've played throughout New England for the last 6 years. We are one of Maine's best modern country cover bands performing songs by Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith and many more.
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Have you captured that special moment with your child enjoying a lovely summer day, snapped a photo of your pet frolicking in the yard, or found that perfect photo opp to capture the beauty of summer in Maine? We would love to showcase your photograph!
2021 Categories: Family - Nature - Pets - Youth Photographer (under 18)
Maximum of 3 entries per person per category.
Contest opens on Saturday, June 19th. All entries must be received by Friday, September 3 at 4:00 pm.
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Reservations
Are you looking for an outside area for a birthday party, family gathering or anniversary party? Make a reservation with Windham Parks and Recreation at Dundee or Donnabeth Lippman Park!
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Thank you to all the folks who participated in this year’s Summerfest Scavenger Hunt and Facebook Photo Contest!
We had a number of local businesses and organizations who wanted to provide a free fun family experience to the residents of Windham, so we are grateful for their support. The Committee also wants to congratulate this year’s Grand Marshal Pat Moody for the many contributions he makes to his community!
Finally, the Parks and Recreation Department wants to especially thank Deb and Tom Matthews, Barb Maurais, Aaron Pieper and Liza Libby for their dedication to Summerfest over the past two years under less-than-favorable circumstances! We know the committee looks forward to returning to an in-person event on
Saturday, June 18th, 2022… so mark your calendars now!
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With the warmer weather arriving, we've brought our popular "Kiddie Gym" program outdoors. Preschoolers ages 5 and under are invited to join us on Thursday mornings for fun with playmates on our playground, along with other outdoor toys provided by Windham Parks and Recreation. We can't wait for these fun playdates!
This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required. Multi-visit passes are available for purchase online or at the park on Playdate days.
Please note: Playdates in the Park are scheduled to go Thursdays through August 12th pending minimum participant numbers.
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Date: Thursdays through August 12
Location: Windham Town Hall Playground
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fee: $2 per session per child
$10 for 6-visit pass
$15 for 10-visit pass
(Kiddie Gym passes will be honored for this program.)
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Backyard Family Campout
July 9-11, 2021
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Over the second weekend in July, families all across the state of Maine will participate in a backyard campout to celebrate National Parks and Recreation month. Enjoy the great outdoors right outside your own back door, or camp out as a family in your living room. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of summer in Maine while enjoying time as a family.
When: The weekend starting Friday, July 9 - choose the night(s) that work best for you!
Where: Your backyard, your living room, or anywhere at your own home!
What:
- First 20 families to register receive a free “campout kit” with s’mores ingredients and a fire starter!
- Everyone who registers will receive game and activity suggestions, campfire safety tips, and fun camping recipes.
- There will also be a statewide Maine Backyard Campout tent decorating contest, as well as a Windham Backyard Campout photo contest!
Click the button below to register or call us at 892-1905 for more information.
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Middle School Monologues Drama Program
Join Be the Influence and professional facilitators from Acorn Productions for a 4-day workshop focused on theater skills and improvisation where students will develop individual monologues to perform. Participants will enjoy brainstorming and creative acting exercises that focus on personal experiences in building resiliency – a key concept in in every young person’s life.
Over the course of the first 4 sessions, students will each brainstorm, imagine, and write a complete a 2-4 minute monologue, and work with the teaching artists on performance techniques for presenting it. In the final session, students will perform their monologues for each other and potentially for a final larger audience.
This program is open to 7th & 8th graders from Windham and Raymond.
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Ages: 7th & 8th grade
Dates: August 10 - 13
Location: Town Hall Gym
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
Fee: $20 (includes a t-shirt)
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Raymond Residents are welcome as part of the Be The Influence Coalition, but must contact Windham Parks and Recreation directly to register. If you live in Raymond, call us at 892-1905 or email Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us for assistance.
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Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long-lost cities! They discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils.
Each class also includes a make and take-home project, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule, and coins from around the world!
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Dates: August 16 - 20
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $295 per person
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Summer Concert Series Transportation
We have transportation available for any of our Seniors who would like to spend a nice summer evening at the beach, listening to live music from local Maine bands.
Where: Dundee Park
When: Pick up - approximately 6:00 pm. Concerts are from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fee: $5.00 per concert. Free admissions after 5:00 pm
July 7th - The Renovators
July 14th - American Ride
July 21 - World Famous Grassholes
July 28 - Country Roads
Concessions hosted by local community organizations!
Raindates for any missed concert will be August 4 & 11
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Senior Picnic at Dundee Park |
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We are continuing to offer our Monthly meals but this month will be a picnic lunch at Dundee Park. Registration is required by the Wednesday before the meal date. |
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Meal provided by Starlight Catering
(Duck Pond Variety)
Date: Friday July 16
Time: Pick up between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Dundee Park - 79 Presumptscot Rd.
Fee: $10
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Adopt - A - Park
If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer outdoors, Adopt-a-Park might be a perfect match for you, as it allows Windham Seniors a way to show pride in their community by working to beautify our most popular outdoor spaces in Windham. Work with Windham Parks and Recreation to keep our community’s parks and trails welcoming and attractive. We will supply everything you need, including transportation if you can’t get there. We know we have some amazing gardeners in our community, so we want your expertise!!
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Volunteer time spent mulching, weeding, watering, and planting flowers helps provide a more beautiful park experience for the entire community.
If you are interested in participating, please call the Parks & Rec office for more information about this free program, regarding dates, times, and locations.
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Date: June through September
Location: Lippman Park, Lowell Preserve & Mtn. Division Trail
Fee: FREE
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Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Due to the limited number of people that can be on the bus at one time, participants are required to call our office and reserve your spot between Monday - Wednesday of that week. The route and the times may vary slightly each week based upon the number of participants that reserve a spot. Picking up from different locations may require a slight wait. Call us at 892-1905 to reserve your spot.
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