The newly formed Hospitality Committee of the First Congregational Church is pleased to announce several upcoming events, including a restart of the Village Coffeehouse and other family-centered events. More information will be forthcoming, but mark your calendars for the following events.
Saturday, March 11 – Family Fun
10 am to 11 am
Vestry First Congregational Church
19 Gloucester Hill Road
Antonio Rocha: https://storyinmotion.com/
Antonio Rocha is an internationally acclaimed storyteller who combines mime and the spoken word to entertain audiences of all ages. With his tenor voice, realistic sound effects, unique characters and mesmerizing moves, Antonio is sure to tickle your funny bone and delight your soul no matter your age.
— Donations welcome at the door
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Saturday, March 11 – Village Coffeehouse returns! (A night on the town in NG)
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Vestry First Congregational Church
19 Gloucester Hill Road
The Lunch Pail Band – Harp-forward blues of improvisation and variation funneled through feeling: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083553213387
The Lunch Pail Band returns for a night of blues featuring Jere DeWaters, an extraordinary blues harpist (he carries his many harmonicas in his lunch pail) and his fellow performers — well known musicians Chris Hartogh (drums), Jerry Adams (bass), Steve Bailey (guitar).
— Tickets at the door: $10
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Saturday April 15 – Family Fun
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Vestry First Congregational Church
19 Gloucester Hill Road
KindKIDS Music: https://kindkidsmusic.com/
KindKids Music is a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive performance that shares tools for emotional resilience, fosters kindness, and encourages wellness all while having FUN! KindKids Music offers a 45-minute show for all ages.
— Donations welcome at the door
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Saturday April 15 – Village Coffeehouse
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Vestry First Congregational Church
19 Gloucester Hill Road
Jim Gallant: https://www.jimgallant.com/
Mix a little Americana, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass and Rockabilly with some great original music and you have the music of the Jim Gallant Band. Jim is a well-known New Gloucester musician and always a favorite at the Coffeehouse.
— Tickets at the door: $10
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May 6 – Family Contradance
2 pm to 4 pm
Shady Lane Barn
97 Cobbs Bridge Road, New Gloucester
Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family. New Gloucester’s own Kathryn Larson will be “calling” this contradance. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. You can learn as you dance. It’s a ton o’ fun!
— Hospitality Committee: Julie Fralich, Rob Spellman, Kathryn Larson and Jay Campbell (Director of NG Library)
