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Furry Tales Story Time @ Kennebunk Free Library: Apr 5 @ 11:30 am

Kennebunk Free Library 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Due to inclement weather, Furry Tales will be CANCELED for Friday, Apr 5 @ Kennebunk Library.  Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

Animals in the Arts: Spring Drawing

AWS Youth Classroom 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Ready for the cutest creativity event of the season?! AWS' Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda, as well as professional artist, Piper Castles, from River Tree Arts will be hosting a fun and interactive drawing workshop at AWS! Designed for students in Grades 6+, children will learn and practice drawing skills of springtime animals while also […]

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, April 10

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Furry Tales Story Time @ Goodall Memorial Library: Apr 12 @ 10:30 am

Goodall Memorial Library 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy, and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

Spring Bunny Hop

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Join us for AWS Youth Programs' second annual Bunny Hop! Children and families can enjoy crafts, stories, face painting, and time spent with real springtime animals.Stop by for FREE on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 2pm - 4pm. Kindly leave family pets at home. Hop on in and help us celebrate spring!

Microchip + Rabies Vaccine Clinic

Waggerstown Pet Supply Store 1517 Post Rd, Wells, United States

AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is hosting a FREE microchip and rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age at Waggerstown Pet Nutrition & Supplies Store in Wells, ME. This clinic is free to attend, but we ask that you please RSVP in advance. RSVP registration is now open!  - Pets may […]

Free

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, April 24

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Join us for the Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, hosted right here at AWS! There will be great conversation, delicious food, drinks, open retail shop, and more! There will also be a business card raffle and a 50/50 raffle as well! Tickets will be available at the door, but pre-purchased tickets will ease the […]

Furry Tales Story Time @ McArthur Library: Apr 26 @ 10:30 am

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 1

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Youth Parade Brigade: May Day Festival

Downtown Kennebunk Water Street, Kennebunk, United States

Local families: Join the AWS Youth Parade Brigade! March with Miss Amanda and Bowie behind the AWS van in local community parades. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All family members welcome! Bring a favorite stuffie or your family dog* to join in the fun! Kids receive an AWS cloth backpack and stickers to […]

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 8

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

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