COMMUNITY EVENTS
Biddeford, Saco & Dayton Communities
BE THE YELLOW - WEAR YELLOW ON MAY 9TH
Thursday, May 9th - Wear Yellow and Spread Kindness!
Be Nice. Be Kind. Be the Yellow.
Y - YOU need to start that effect that will ripple.
E - ENGAGE in a conversation.
L - LISTEN to what they have to say.
L - LEARN a little about each other.
O - OFFER sincere compliments to people.
W - WE as a society can make the world a kinder place.
GEOCACHING CHALLENGE: GIRLS AGES 11-17 ~ 5.11.24
Saturday, May 11th from 3:00-5:00 PM
Foss Road Fields, Saco
For Girls Ages 11-17 (Grades 5-12)
Hosted by Troop 310, join us for an afternoon filled with adventure, friendship, and a geocaching challenge. Learn about Scouts BSA for girls.
GIRLS LEADERSHIP CLUB ~ 5.13.24 - 6.3.24
Monday, May 13th through Monday, June 3rd from 6:00-7:00 PM (4 sessions)
LaDawn Therapeutic Riding Center, 995 Goodwins Mills Rd., Dayton
Cost: Donation Only
For Girls ages 12-14 to come have fun and learn new Leadership skills. To sign-up, email autumn@autumnclifford.com.
MARCEL DRAPEAU SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT ~ 5.14.24
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm
Biddeford High School's Steve White Gym
The Alumni Band of Southern Maine and the Biddeford High School Band will have a combined performance at the Annual Marcel Drapeau Scholarship Concert Steve White Gym. Please come and join us and support live musical performances in our community. For more info, click here.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST, JR. ~ 5.17.24 & 5.18.24
Friday, May 17th at 7 PM
Saturday, May 18th at 1PM
Thornton Academy Auditorium
Cost: $10 for Adults; $5 for Children
CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR ~ 5.18.24
Saturday, May 18th from 9 AM - 3 PM
Biddeford High School's Tiger Gym, Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford
- Interested in Being a Vendor? Click on the image or scan the QR code (cost is $40).
- Hosted by the Biddeford High School's Be The Change Team
- For more information, email Emily Labbe at 2026emilab@biddefordschools.me
BIDDEFORD YOUTH FOOTBALL: Coach Earl's 4th Annual Strength & Conditioning
Sunday Evenings: May 19-June 9th from 5:00-6:30 PM
Rotary Park, Main Street, Biddeford
Cost: $25 for whole session -benefits BYFA
To sign-up, call or email Emily Parks at 207-286-4264 or emilyparks18@yahoo.com
RESTORATIVE DIALOGUE GROUP ~ Earn Cash for Participating!
3rd Monday of Each Month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Zoom - Click Here to Register for Link
Earn $30 Per Meeting! Open to Community of All Ages
- May 13 - Peace Circles & Narrative Sharing
- June 17 - Exploring How RJ Can Empower Community
- July 15 - Personal Growth, Resilience & Self-Esteem
- August 19 - Deep Dive into Accountability & Healing
- September 16 - Forgiveness & Reconciliation
- October 21 - Reflection & Moving Forward
SACO SOCCER CLUB: REGISTER BY MAY 31
Register by May 31, Evaluations mid-June, Practices in August
Open to boys and girls, ages 7-13, from Saco, Dayton, Arundel, & Old Orchard Beach
Games on Sundays - Traveling throughout Southern Maine
Cost: Evaluations Free; $160 once invited to a specific team. Scholarship/Financial assistance is available. For any questions on the registration process or the club in general, please email sacosoccerclub@yahoo.com.
SUMMER CAMPS
Girls on the Run Summer Camp
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July 15-19 from 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Thorton Academy Middle School, Saco
Cost: $275
This camp is for rising 4th-6th graders. Scholarship funds available. Please email Executive Director Emily Clark to request a discount. emily.clark@girlsontherun.org
Biddeford Boys Basketball Camp
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July 15-18 from 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Biddeford High School Tiger Gym
Cost: $75 ($125 for 2)
This camp is for rising 1st-8th graders. Register by June 3rd to receive a Biddeford Hoops Basketball. Fore more info, email Coach Tardif at jtardif@biddefordschools.me
Summer Blast Program for Biddeford's Rising K-4th Graders
July 1-August 8 (Monday-Thursday) from 8 AM - 12 PM
Current BLAST students will receive an email with a link. For more info, email Rebecca Cote at rcote@learningworks.me or call 207-233-1843.
AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMS
APEX Youth Connection
Apex Youth Connection actively and intentionally connects youth, grades 5-12, with their community, including outdoor spaces, and with a path to their future.
Hours
- Monday & Wednesday: 2-6pm (Bike, Build, and Repair)
- Tuesday & Thursday: 2-6pm (Open Programming - Arts, Culture, Build)
- Fridays: 2-6pm (Hang out, Make bike smoothies!)
Free and open to Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton communities! For more information, email programs@apexyouthconnections.org.
My Place Teen Center
My Place Teen Center provides a safe haven for youth, ages 10-18, sustaining them with comfort, meals, resources and hope.
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 2:30-7pm
- Fridays: 2:30-5pm
- Vacations, Half Days & Early Release Days: 12-4:30pm
Free and open to Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton communities! For more information, email tina@myplaceteencenter.org.
HEAD START ENROLLMENT: Child Care and Pre-K
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Youth Full Maine Free Food Distribution
3rd Wednesday of Each Month from 10 AM - 12 PM at Rotary Park (May 15)
OR
Every Thursday from 2 PM - 3 PM at Dayton Town Hall (May 2, 9, 23, 30)
Open to All
Rotary Park
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Dayton Town Hall
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Saco Grange 53 Clothing Giveaway
April 30th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saco Grange 53, 168 North Street in Saco
FREE and Open to All. Bring your own bag. For questions, email Carrie at sgcommunitycloset@gmail.com or text 207-286-6954.
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HOW TO SUBMIT INFORMATION
We encourage parents and families to follow our District Facebook Pages as well (links below).
If you'd like to submit an event to be included in this newsletter, please email the information to
the Superintendent's Office for approval:
- Biddeford & Dayton: Please click this link OR
- Saco: Please click this link