| Caitlyn Davison |
Fall is in the air, and the NGXchange events calendar is filling up with fall-inspired activities, like pumpkin-carving at Pineland Farms.
With the autumn harvest in mind, there are many food-related events taking place in October. Pineland Farms is offering two workshops on applesauce making. Thompson’s Orchard hosts its 4th Annual Fall Artisan & Apples Fair the weekend of October 20 and 21. And, the final event in Blacktie Catering’s 2024 Graze events takes place on October 4, featuring beverages from Eighteen Twenty Wines.
At the free Shaker Village Harvest Festival on October 14 you’ll have the chance to try fresh farm apples, homemade Shaker doughnuts, and farm-fresh produce from Chipman’s Farm. Shaker Village also offers art and craft workshops throughout the month. October workshops include Bugbroidery, watercolor, broom making, hanging baskets, broom making, and needle felting pumpkins and gourds.
New Gloucester Fire Rescue will be firing up the grills for their annual Open House and BBQ on Sunday October 6 from 10 to 2 at the fire station. There will be live demonstrations, games, and partner organizations on hand, so bring your family and neighbors and enjoy this special community event.
The Gray-New Gloucester Rec Department will once again present A Very GNG Halloween—the Trunk-or-Treat event at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds takes place on October 26. Other offerings through GNG Rec this month include drop-in gymnastics, chair yoga, Community Café, and a pumpkin carving demonstration for adults.
The library schedule contains a variety of events and activities for youth and adults. On October 1, Maine author David Florig will talk about his new novel, The Shattered Curling Stone. The library is also launching a new series of monthly craft nights for teens and adults. Miss Emily hosts storytime for the younger crowd every Sunday and Wednesday morning, and kids are welcomed for free lego play on Tuesday afternoons.
Pineland Farms provides regular opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation to get you moving despite the darker evenings—Disc Golf Glow Nights, Pickleball, Adult Basketball and Full Moon Hike. For many, the highlight of the month is Corn Maze Nights (there are also many options for daytime corn maze visits).
The acclaimed Royal River Chorus comes to the Village Coffeehouse at the Congregational Church vestry Saturday, October 5, for a lively evening of a capella music. With members from southern and mid-coast Maine, Royal River Chorus sings a cappella harmony in traditional barbershop style and brings an energetic stage presence and repertoire for all ages.
Residents and local business owners are encouraged to learn about Unity Environmental University’s Pineland Campus with a tour and networking event on October 3.
Brickyard Hollow adds entertainment with Trivia Nights every Thursday, and music most weekend evenings with acts that include Jonah Bruce, Andy Rice, Xander Nelson, Pat Sylvia, Toby McAllister, and Graci Gillen.
