Culture

Patti’s Aug. 14 “Inside New Gloucester” Column

Karl and Karen Frohlich, along with their daughter Charlotte, intently listen to storyteller Michael Fralich on Aug. 5. New Gloucester Parks and Recreation sponsors this biweekly event in which Fralich narrates tales that entertain the whole family. The next program will be Wednesday, Aug. 19. More information can be found at ngrecreation.com. Photo by Patti Mikkelsen

Online charity auction

The Friends of the Shakers are hosting an online charity auction to benefit Shaker Village, now through 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. View all of the items up for bid at biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=22580. Check back often since new items are added daily.

Auction bids are one of many ways to assist the Shakers financially at this critical time of COVID-19 closures. Additionally, consider online shopping with the Shakers or a direct donation to help cover operating expenses at Shaker Village while their physical stores and museum are closed: maineshakers.com/shop.

For Patti Mikkelsen’s complete column in the Lakes Region Weekly, go to https://www.pressherald.com/2020/08/14/inside-new-gloucester-aug-14/