‘April showers bring May Flowers’

DENMARK — Stewardship manager Jon Evans will lead Loon Echo Land Trust’s Spring Wildflower Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14, up the Southwest Ridge Trail of Pleasant Mountain.

The month of May is a classic time of the year for wildflowers of the northern hardwood forest to begin their colorful show. Trillium, Canada mayflowers and wild columbine are just a few of the species expected to be seen in various stages of bloom on the way to the summit. Loon Echo staff and volunteers will educate participants in flower identification as well as the natural and cultural history of Pleasant Mountain.

Hikers and Loon Echo staff will meet at the Southwest Ridge trailhead on the west side of Pleasant Mountain, located off Wilton Warren and Denmark roads. Weather conditions can vary greatly in May, so hikers should come prepared with warm clothing, sturdy hiking boots or shoes, food and water. 

FMI: www.loonecholandtrust.org/events.

Locke Mills yard, food sale

LOCKE MILLS — The Locke Mills Union Church will host an indoor yard and food sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, by the Ladies Circle.

Junior Grange sign-ups May 14

NORWAY — The Norway Grange will hold signups for Junior Grange from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at 15 Whitman St. Junior Grange is for children ages 5 to 14.

The group will make crafts, cook, write poems, stories and skits, and learn ritual. Lessons are taught on many subjects including ticks and Lyme disease, moose and farm animals. They can enter contests, attend junior camp and more.

The cost is $2 to become a member. Parents do not need to belong to the Grange.

FMI: 207-743-5277.

Heritage Society to meet

WEST PARIS — The Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at 8 Maple St.

Following a short business meeting, Deanna Bonner-Ganter, former curator of photography at the Maine State Museum, will present a program on her recently published work, “Kosti Ruohamaa, Photographer Poet.”

The public is invited to attend and learn more of this talented man who worked for Walt Disney, had his photographs appear in national magazines and was a friend of Andrew Wyeth.

Marlee’s Ride is May 15

WINTHROP — Marlee’s Ride: A Ride 2 Remember will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at Pepper’s Garden and Grill.

The motorcycle ride and raffle includes a barbecue and entertainment after the ride. Cost is $20 for bike and driver and $10 per passenger.

Proceeds benefit fund scholarships to the Julia Clukey Summer Camp for Girls and Camp KV for grades four through eight.

FMI: 207-377-8877, [email protected].

Jamaican vegan cooking at The Ark

LEWISTON — Richard and Elaine Bernard, former owners of Elaine’s Healthy Choice Vegan Jamaican restaurant in New Haven, Conn., will present a Jamaican vegan cooking class at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe, 791 Lisbon St.

FMI: 207-333-3668, www.lewistonark.com.