PORTLAND — Guitarist Chad Cummings, a teacher at Mountain Top Music in Conway, will be providing entertainment aboard a Cinco de Mayo cruise 3-6 p.m., Sunday, May 5, in Casco Bay. The cruise, a fund-raising event for North Atlantic Figure Saking Club, will include salsa dancing and instruction, food and entertainment. To buy tickets or for more information contact Barbara at (207) 647-4534 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

EATON — Join the Little White Church in celebrating the return of Spring with Casseroles and Kayaks.

On May 4, beginning at 5 p.m., participants will meet at the Eaton beach with their decorated kayaks, canoes or other floating devices. They will proceed to the Little White Church parade fashion on the beautiful Crystal Lake.  Bells, whistles, gongs and other gentle sounds will be heard as they paddle across the lake. 

The parade will end at the Edge's beach, across and just around the corner from the town beach. There the boats will be beached and the crowd will continue to the church where a casserole dinner will be served.  Casseroles will include Spinach Lasagne, Turkey Shepherds Pie, Chicken Casserole, Cole slaw, tossed salad, bread, beverages, decaf and a variety of homemade desserts. 

After dinner the group will return to the Edge's beach and to the kayaks now festoon with lanterns and lights and paddle back to the town beach enjoying the clear night air and the possibility of some meteor showers as it is the night of the Eta Aquarids (though it is probably more likely to see meteors in the early morning hours of the 4th.)

Leave the boat at home if you wish and join the group for dinner at 6 p.m. at the Little White Church. No reservations required.  Donations will be accepted and will benefit the Little White Church and contribute toward the upkeep of this sacred landmark. For more information call 447-2295.

BROWNFIELD — All children ages 2 to 8 with special needs are invited to the meet and greet for Western Maine Special Olympics, 10-11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Brownfield Community Center on Main Street in Brownfield.

Then join us the next five Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 the group will gather to meet new friends, learn a new sport and have a great snack. The meet and greet on May 4 will give participants a chance to meet other children in the area, pick out their favorite sports and meet coaches and volunteers. Some of the spring sports the group will be learning about are: track/field, t-ball, softball, lacrosse, golf, tennis and more.

Anyone interested in becoming a coach or volunteer should visit the Maine Special Olympics web site to fill out forms and get more info or email Tara at the Brownfield Rec. Department This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

This is a free program.

NAPLES, MAINE — The Ballroom in Harrison will be holding it's annual dance recital at Lake Region High School Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., ballet, jazz, hoop, modern and tap dancers from preschoolers to pros will be performing in pieces choreographed by teachers: Juliette Lauzier (soloist with the Maine State Ballet); Mckinley Page (member of Nevaeh Dance Company) and Nettie Gentempo (co-founder of Nevaeh Dance Company). In addition to this stellar line up of dancers , there will be guest appearances by Dinah Aldrich & the Zumba Dancers and by the Modern Dance troupe Nevaeh (see them in concert at The Ballroom Saturday, May 25).Classes at The Ballroom focus on building a strong technique and professional level training (many of their dancers also dance with the Maine State Ballet) while also offering opportunities for fun, fitness and creative self-expression. For information on classes at The Ballroom contact Ballroom Director, Nan Brett at (207) 583-6964, www.theballroomharrison.com.