More for the 7/8 Hermit Island here we come!

I am so jealous that summer doesn't end for the 7/8 (and hopeful that the rain will pass).  I'm wondering if this might be a spot to do some of the organizing Lee emailed parents about - just to minimize lots of "reply-alls"?  People could use the comments to say what they can do (drive Tuesday am, pick-up Wed pm, provide food). 

Hermit Island

Especially for the 7/8 Boston Museum of Science & Ancient Greece

The Boston Museum of Science is featuring a special exhibit A Day In Pompeii and an Imax movie too - it runs from Oct 2 until Feb 12 - I'm not sure how long Lee's class is studying Ancient Greece but it could be a cool tie in and excuse to take the train to Boston.

There is also an Ancient Egypt virtual exhibit - maybe I'll get Grace to explore and review

You say tomato, I say tomaahto

So, a few of us go to the same CSA and today we received 8 wonderful, gorgeous, and totally overwhelming pounds of tomatoes. Of course it goes with the transition back to school, soccer, work, life-nuttiness and my vision  of domestic life is being sorely tested.

Here are a few ideas I solicited from Jen and Audra - anyone else have favorite uses, especially freezable ones (I'm afraid to can)... think the 1st potluck will be a feast of tomatoes?

• Scalloped Tomatoes w/croutons from Smitten Kitchen 
• 101Kitchens - Golden Tomato Sauce - I'm also going to try Orangette's sauce
• I'm partial to  Goat Cheese & Tomato Strata (I can't remember where I got my actual recipie - this looks similar - any thoughts on if it could freeze well)?
• I have been faithfully making and putting away slow roasted tomatoes (too many variations to link) and here's Veggie Ventures list of what to do when pulling them out of freezer in January

What else?

Anyone really good at sauce-making might consider setting aside a bit for the 7-8 Lasagna festival - maybe next year we can pool our tomatoes and get them to make the sauce as a fundraiser!

Telling Room announces fall workshops

The one for kids & dads looks especially sweet to me!

http://www.tellingroom.org/programs/workshops.html

Children's Lit Party for Marriage Equality

Facebook Event  Thursday,September 8 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location	Zero Station 222 Anderson Street Portland, Maine
Created By	Kirsten Cappy
More Info	Author/illustrator Charlotte Agell, Author Maria Testa, Curious City, and Zero Station invite you to-- A CHILDREN'S LIT PARTY FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY Join your fellow children’s book creators, librarians, education advocates, and readers for wine and nibbles and to learn more about the effort to win the freedom to marry for LGBT families in Maine in 2012. Children's book creators will have their latest work on informal display. Our Children's Lit Party for Marriage Equality is one of more than 15 house parties taking place on September 8th where supporters at homes from all across the state will dial into a special conference call with EqualityMaine Executive Director Betsy Smith and special guest U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to hear about our community’s plan to win marriage equality for LGBT families in Maine. WHY CHILDREN'S LIT? Opponents to marriage equality continue to use the picture book KING & KING (a fairy tale about two princes falling in love) as an indication that children are being inappropriately and dangerously educated. Children's books a danger to children? Is there a way we can work together reset that conversation? AUTHORS /ILLUSTRATORS BRING: A recent book, sketch, illustration, or project to display on the benches or pin to the wall as everyone will want to know what you have been working on. Yes, the evening will be about marriage equality, but also a time to catch-up and share.

Peace Action Maine - Encircle Back Cove w/Light - Sept 11

End The War: Sept. 11, 2011 " IT'S TIME FOR LIGHT" @ Back Cove in Portland--

We have lived ten years
with the dark fear of terror.
IT’S TIME FOR LIGHT!
Bring yours to Back Cove
September 11, 2011
Sunday from 6 to 8 PM
Peace Action Maine
Calls you to bring those you know
As we hold our lights for
a world of
humanity, justice and peace!
Questions: 774-1995

Library of Congress travelling museum in Portland today & tomorrow

12 - 8 in Monument Square

Party Possibilities if it Rains

Hey 1/2 friends & others -- we are meeting at Winslow Park @ 3pm on Sunday for our back-to-school end-of-summer blast... if we are rained out, any ideas for other spots or activities? It would be sad to miss seeing everyone... Use comments or email Aliscia with ideas.

Check out this t-shirt & the petition against it

http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-jcpenney-to-stop-promoting-sexist-messaging-to-girls

Fall Fun

HenryFest at Skyline Farm - Sunday September 11th - Benefit for 317 Main Music Center

The fun includes the legendary 317 Pie Table (fresh pies provided by members of the 317 community!); a Kid's Area including toys provided by Island Treasure Toys in Yarmouth, Face Painting, and a Story Corner; Food Vendors including Brunswick's El Camino, a bonfire, and or course, GREAT MUSIC all day long!

PunkinFiddle - September 25   Wells Reserve  

Come to our 8th annual Punkinfiddle festival. Our National Estuaries Day Celebration features traditional crafts, hands-on learning, lively music, old-fashioned games, fun food, farm animals, and lots of smiles in a historic seaside setting.

Common Ground Fair - Sept 23 - 25 in Unity 

Cumberland Fair - September 25 - Oct 1


Apple Day @ Audubon - October 2

Damriscotta PumpkinFest & Regatta - October 1 - 10


Wolfe's Neck Fall Festival - October 15