Acclaimed Georgian-Russian pianist Tamara Poddubnaya will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin at a Gould Academy Steinway Series Recital Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Bingham Auditorium on the Gould campus. This unique two-part piano series will also feature a recital by one of her students, 18-year old Evgeni Genchev, one of Europe’s most promising young pianists. Genchev will play works by Bach, Liszt, and Schumann. The recital will begin at 7:00p.m., and is free to the public.

A distinguished graduate of St. Petersburg’s Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, Dr. Poddubnaya soon established herself as one of Russia’s foremost keyboard artists and piano teachers. Renowned for her masterful command of a vast repertoire, she has performed to great acclaim in Europe and the United States.  She frequently serves on juries at international piano competitions and keeps a busy schedule of teaching and performing in Russia, the Netherlands, and the United States, where she is Professor of Piano at the Long Island Conservatory and visiting professor at the Portland Conservatory of Music.  

Evgeni Genchev is completing his study at the National School of Music and Dance Arts in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and he is a pupil of Dr. Poddubnaya in her preparatory course at the Prince Claus Conservatorium, Groningen, the Netherlands. He has won first prize in piano competitions in the Netherlands, Bulgaria, and the LISMA Festival Competition at SUNY-Old Westbury, Long Island. Last summer he participated in “Music without Borders,” the international piano festival held at Gould Academy.

Gould is an “All-Steinway School” with eight Steinway pianos. It is only the second independent school in New England, and the first in Maine, to join the distinguished list of “All-Steinway Schools,” an honor shared by others including: Oberlin College Conservatory, Yale School of Music, The Juilliard School, Wheaton College, Vassar College, and Cushing Academy.

"Olympia SnowWoman" was named in a contest from WBLM radio.

The Victoria Inn

Wine Dinner: May 2, 2008 at 6:30 PM Italian Foods and Wine

Soup

Vellutata di Zucchini e Basilico (Zucchini Basil Soup)

Mandarossa Fiano, Sicily

Salad

Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)

Vermentino DiDardinia "LaCala"

Pasta

Tagliatelle Contadina (Peasant Style Tagliatelle)

LeSalette Valpolicella, Veneto

Intermezzo

Sorbetto Al Limone (Lemon Sorbet)

Entree

Merluzzo alla Livornese (Leghorn Style Cod)

Terredora Greco di Tufo, Campania

Dessert

Tiramisù (Tiramisu)

Castello di Meleto Vin Santo, Tuscany

Call 207-824-8060 for Reservations Price: $60.00

AT University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond (formerly the Maine Conservation School)

Saturday, May 3 at 8am until we’re done! Lunch will be provided.

Help set up tents, rake, clear trails, chip brush etc… bring work gloves, rakes, or other tools for general yard work. Dress to get dirty and come have some fun!

Join the march and help improve lives of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

Saturday - 1:00pm  OR Sunday - 10:00am.

The walk starts at the Bethel Family Health Center on Railroad Street. 

The Broadway musical classic, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," will be performed by the Gould Academy Players.

Two performances:
Thursday, May 8 - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 10 - 7:30pm

Admission FREE.

6:00pm social hour ~ 7:00pm dinner & awards.

To make reservations, call 824-2282 by Monday, May 5th.

Business of the Year Award - Jim Mann, Mt. Mann Jeweler

Forest Products Industry Award - Ronnie Hanscom, Hancock Lumber

Lifetime Achievement Award - Bill Cousins

Henry H. Hastings Award for Citizenship - Peggy Wight

President’s Award - Brad Jerome, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Bethel Inn Resort

Public Service Award - Donnie Katlin, The Bethel Water District

Bethel Area Non-Profit Award - Rosabelle Tifft, Western Mountains Senior College

Employee of the Year Awards:

Education - Burnie Rice, MSAD#44

Hospitality - Michele Mador, Rooster's Roadhouse

Retail & Service - Lori Royer - Designs Florist & Interiors

Ski Industry - Lift Operations Department, Sunday River Ski Resort

Telstar High School student awards:

    Taste of Bethel Award - Christopher Philip Schwarz

    Student Citizenship Awards - Esther Julia Pew of Andover and Andrew Robert Whitney of Bethel

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Door prize: floral design donated by Designs Florist & Interiors.

- 2008 Awards Dinner Silent Auction Donations -

You need not be present to bid, (call 207.824.2282 by Friday, May 9 at noon) however high bids will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner. The list is continuing to grow, so come and bid on your favorite items. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or Amex are all welcome.

Many thanks to these wonderful supporters:

22 Broad Street at Gideon Hastings House - $50 gift certificate

Agren Appliance - $50 gift certificate

All Doyles Cleaning Service - $60 gift certificate

Appalachian Mountain Club - AMC Maine Mountain Guide

Austin's Holidae House B&b - Two-night stay

BBQ Bob's - $50 gift certificate

Bethel Bodywork - on site 1-1/2 hour massage

The Bethel Citizen - One-year subscription

Bethel Historical Society - Three books

The Bethel Inn Resort - Dinner for two

Black Mountain of Maine - Two lift tickets and two tubing tickets

Brushmarx Custom Signs & Lettering - $75 gift certificate

Bryant Pond 4-H Camp - Three t-shirts

Carol Savage Photography - Senior Portrait Package

Carter's XC Ski Centers - Two-night stay

Casco Bay Lines - Bailey Island Cruise for four

The Cat - Two adult round-trip walk-on tickets

Cho Sun - $50 gift certificate

Conway Scenic Railroad - Two tickets Crawford Notch

The Country Inn - One-night stay

Dead River Company - 100 gallons of fuel oil

Deepwood Farm - Trail ride for two

Deertrees Theatre - Two tickets to Hamlet

Ellie's and Andy's Workout Express - One month unlimited sauna

Ellie's and Andy's Workout Express - Two-month membership

Fair Game Wildlife Portrayals - Faux moose head

Funtown Splashtown USA - Two all-day passes

Gallants Discount Furniture - $50 gift certificate

Good Food Store - $100 gift certificate

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center - Two trail passes

Gringo Harry's - $50 gift certificate

Hancock Lumber - 25 bags of shavings

Hardy Boat Cruises - Two tickets to Puffin Watch and Monhegan Island

Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage - one treatment

Homeslice Pizza - $50 gift certificate

The Jolly Drayman Pub at The Briar Lea Inn - $50 gift certificate

Kelley's Auto Parts - Collector's car

Kelly O. Newkirk, CPA - One hour of QuickBooks services

L/A Arts - Two tickets

L'Auberge Bistro & Country Inn - $50 gift certificate

Loon's Nest Restaurant at Kezar Lake Marina - $50 gift certificate

Law Office of Gregory M. Files - Will

Liam's Restaurant - $50 gift certificate

Linda Clifford's Scottish & Irish Merchant - Mon Anam Cora sterling silver pendant

M. Dirk MacKnight Photography - Framed print

Mahoosuc Land Trust - Two garden tour tickets

Maine Eastern Railroad - Two round-trip tickets

Maine Historical Society - One-year family membership

The Maine Humor Company - Volume 1, set of 4 CD's

The Maine Press - $50 gift certificate

Maine State Music Theatre - Two tickets

Matterhorn Ski Bar - $50 gift certificate

Mollyockett Motel/Crosstone Restaurant - one-night stay and $30 toward dinner

Mount Washington Auto Road - Two round-trip tickets

Mount Washington Railway Company - One ticket with the purchase of a second

Mt Mann Jewelers - Sterling silver pendant with smoky quartz gem

New England Outdoor Ctr./Twin Pine Camps - Two-night stay & dinner for two

Northern Waters/Rapid River Rafting - Rafting trip for one

Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority - Two round-trip tickets

Owl's Head Transportation Museum - Family season pass

Oxford Plains Speedway - Ten tickets

Phoenix House & Well - Dinner for two

Photography by Christal - Framed print

Portland Symphony Orchestra - Two tickets to Independence Pops

The Public Theatre - Two tickets

River View Resort - Pool pass

Rooster's Roadhouse - $50 gift certificate

SS Milton - $50 gift certificate

Shipyard Brew Haus - One-night stay at the Inn on Peaks Island

Six Gun City - Two tickets

Songo River Queen - Two adults & two children on the Songo River Queen

Stanley's Furniture & Appliance Mart - gift certificate

Story Land - Two all-day passes, Tim Sample - Volume 1, box set of 4 CD's

Sudbury Inn - Dinner for two

Sun Valley Sports & Guide Service - $50 gift certificate

Sunday River Alpacas - shawl

Sunday River Brewing Company - $50 gift certificate

Sunday River Inn and XC Ski Center - SportHill shell jacket, men's small

Sunday River Real Estate - Framed Sunday River print

Sunday River Ski Resort - Spa treatment

Top Furniture - Queen-size Simmons mattress and box spring

True North Adventureware - CamelBak & gift certificate

The Victoria Inn & Restaurant - Dinner for two

The Victoria Inn & Restaurant - Two-night stay

Western Maine Supply - $50 gift certificate

Whale's Tale Water Park - Two tickets

Wild Rose - $50 gift certificate

Yankee Magazine - 1-Year Subscription, Travel Issue, Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids

In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, the White Mountain National Forest will be hosting an early morning bird walk Saturday, May 10, from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. (rain date Sunday, May 11).

The gathering place is the parking area at the intersection of Route 113 and the Wild River Road, three miles south of Route 2 in Gilead.
U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Biologist, Lesley Rowse, will lead the walk over gentle terrain. Come learn to identify a variety of birds, many of which are returning north on their migratory journey from Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Come dressed for the weather in comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your sense of discovery! Birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome. There is no charge and pre-registraion is not necessary. For more information please call 603/466-2713 ext. 231. In case of rainy weather on May 10th, call after 6:00 am for possible postponement.

Mahoosuc Land Trust will present a program titled “Labrador Canoe Crossing: Ice, Rock and Tides,” by David Brown and Ann Ingerson on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

This will be the second of four programs to be held this year in Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Local Knowledge annual series. The programs this winter will be held in the Trustees Auditorium at Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Science Center, at 7:00 PM.

Information about the series can be found at wwwmahoosuc.org. These lectures are free and open to the public. Dave and Ann will share pictures of a 1996 canoe trip up the Labrador coast and crossing through the Torngat Mountains to Ungava Bay, as well as a few shots from their summer 2007 trip on Hudson Bay, eastern Canada’s other coast.

Dave and Ann live in Craftsbury, Vermont, and have spent over 25 summers canoeing in northern Canada, with a few winters tossed in as well. For much of that time, they both taught at Sterling College; more recently Dave runs his own wood-turning business and Ann works for The Wilderness Society. Although most of their trips have followed rivers to one of northeastern Canada’s coastlines, the 1996 and 2007 trips were mostly on open water. A special bonus for ocean trips is the discovery of Inuit sites, historic or recent, along the way.

Open house, vendor & fire service display area, BBQ, entertainment, new courses for 2008.  Open this link for the full schedule http://www.frandford.org/WMFAS/flyer.pdf

On Saturday evening, May 17,  at 7:00 pm, Bethel area songwriters will join together in a performance to benefit Melody Bonnema of Bonnema Potters.

In January, Melody was critically injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania while visiting her ailing parents. She was in ICU at a Pennsylvania hospital in a coma for several weeks. Her injuries were life-threatening, and her family was there with her through the intensive surgeries and treatments that followed. Melody has made a miraculous recovery, but still has a long road ahead of her to heal completely. Her willpower and determination to heal have been truly inspirational, as has her ability to connect so many people from the Bethel community - and her friends and customers from around the world -  in their support and love for her.

On this "Evening of Melody," 12 songwriters will perform original music, in an acoustic "unplugged" setting, at Gould Academy's Bingham Hall Auditorium, with all proceeds going to benefit the Bonnema family. 
                                                                                         
Tickets are $10 at the door or may be purchased at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce office, 8 Station Place, Bethel (behind movie theater), 824.2282.

To celebrate Melody's love of hats, there will be a "passing of hats" for additional contributions.

Come join us, and hear new original music from Jewel Clark, Donnie Katlin, Sammy Chapman, Rolly York, Conni St. Pierre, Pat Malia, Ross Timberlake, Paul Farrar, Tony Andrews, Amy Green, Jim McLaughlin, and Doug Alford, in a celebration of life, originality, and creativity.

FREE Community Forest Workshop, Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Come learn: What are community forests? How to engage your community in acquiring and managing a community forest. What resources are available to help communities own and manage forests.

The workshop includes tours of: The Randolph Community Forest, The Paul T. Doherty Memorial Forest in Gorham.

There is no fee for this workshop. Lunch will be provided at no charge, HOWEVER we request that attendees RSVP to order a box lunch for the field trip.

For more information and to RSVP contact: Ginger Kelly at the Mahoosuc Land Trust 207-824-3806 (gk@mahoosuc.org).

Each student who enters the show is requested to submit a finished painting in any medium (crayon, oils, tempera, watercolors, chalk, etc.) no larger than 12 inches by 18 inches. Paintings must be at the Dr. Moses Mason House Exhibit Hall by 3 PM on Friday, May 23, in order to be considered for a cash prize, ribbon, or certificate of commendation. The Art Show theme for 2008 will be announced in April.

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mason House Exhibit Hall

Sat.  May 24 - Open Show all Western classes
Sun. May 25 - Open Show all English / Jumping classes

Start time: 9:00am.

Shows are free to spectators.  Parking, seating and food available.

Concert at Mahoosuc Guide Service on Route 26 in North Newry. Starts at 7 p.m. Coffee and tea will be served. 50/50 raffle.

Tickets cost $8 per person and $20 for a family.

Call 824-2073 for more information. Also can go to Lynn's website at: http://lynndeeves.com to hear her music or for more info about Lynn. Polly and Lynn went to high school together at Cony High in Augusta, ME many moons ago.

Practitioners will be available for sessions starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday evening there will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a talk/demonstration about Vibroacoustic therapy by Patti Truman of Western Maine Hypnotherapy. Call Polly at 824-2073 to make an appointment with one of the practitioners.

NANCY NUTT is certified to practice foot reflexology since 1991. Foot Reflexology is a method of activating the healing energies of the body by applying pressure to the reflex points on the feet. This has a positive effect on our physical body by promoting relaxation and increasing circulation. Reflexology also helps to balance our emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Nancy begins each session with a warm water foot bath and ends each session with a foot massage using herbal oil. Foot reflexology for 45 minutes for $45.

BARBARA BALKIN has been working full-time as an empathic psychic since 1991. It is most helpful (but not necessary) to bring pictures of parents, siblings, partners, children, pets, and other important people to the session, providing she can see their eyes. Barbara is compassionate, upbeat, and very insightful. She will enable you to see and understand your self and your life - past, present, and future - in positive and enlightening ways. Reading 1 hour for $50.

TIM DOUGHERTY is a healer who channels the Archangels and Ascended Masters. They communicate with your guides to help you move forward in your journey to a higher and holier place. Tim chooses to call his work Transcending Pathways (www.transcendingpathways.com). This is important and transformational work for anyone seeking healing and clarity in any area of their life. You will come away from a session with Tim feeling connected with your Guides, a deep sense of peace, and the ability to live in the moment. He uses a massage table and sessions are 1 to 1 1/2 hours for $50.

DEBORAH CARLTON offering Raindrop® Technique, an application of therapeutic grade essential oils feathered lightly along the spine and feet which immediately move throughout the body delivering oxygen and healing information on a cellular level. Created to treat scoliosis and chronic spinal issues, the Raindrop may be personalized for individual issues, (respiratory/immune health, trauma, deeper sense of alignment, etc.) It releases stored stress and emotions in the body, organs, and systems, enhances deeper sleep and sense of peace and clarity. Session remains in one’s system for 5-10 days. Sessions are $85 for basic core raindrop and $100 for enhanced raindrop. FMI: www.watertigerhealingarts.com.

ANNE STUER offering Aqua-Qi Foot Treatments using an ionic, detoxifying spa device in a warm water footbath. This treatment uses natural energy and water to increase Chi in the body for improved vitality and well-being. Your body will gently release toxins into the bath water and rebalance its energy field. This is followed by a soothing foot rub with organic lotion. It helps increase circulation, relax muscles, and reduce pain in the feet and legs. Anne is also a certified Reiki practitioner. Aqua-Qi Foot Treatment - 1 hour for $50. FMI: www.fountainofwisdommaine.com.

PATTI TRUMAN of Western Maine Hypnotherapy (www.hyposound.com) will be our guest presenter on Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Patti is a certified Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist, R/M teacher and Sound Therapist. She will do a presentation on sound therapy using a specially designed table equipped with solid steel transducers that act like tuning forks to resonate the body while playing therapeutic music. She will close the presentation with a wonderful sound bowl meditation, allowing sound to stir and dislodge any energy blockages that we may carry. Donations are accepted.

LOCATION is at Mahoosuc Guide Service (www.mahoosuc.com - directions on the website) on Route 26 in North Newry next to Grafton Notch State Park. Accommodations and camping are available on site. This is a beautiful setting in the Mahoosuc mountains!!!

Location: Pond at Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River

Date and Times: Saturday, May 31, 9 am to 2 pm
Rain or shine.

Cost: Free

Learn how to cast with members of Trout Unlimited and practice your skills in the stocked trout pond. Learn to tie flies and take home your hand-tied fly.
Fly casting for adults and older students.
Info at www.upperandro.com or 877-275-3363