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Saturday November 14, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Reserved
 
Sunday November 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Winter Farmers Market
 
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
Wednesday November 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM    Reserved
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved
 
Thursday November 19, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved
 
Friday November 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Resreved
 
Saturday November 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Beginner Watercolor Painting - Landscapes
Landscapes This five class series will teach beginners how to create landscape sketches with ink and watercolor. Students will learn how to capture skies, trees, water, and seasonal scenery through loose sketching and watercolor techniques. We will explore gesture, composition, and value while learning to simplify natural scenes. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Animals – Cats and DogsThis five class series will teach beginners how to paint cats and dogs using watercolor. No experience needed. Students will learn how to simplify animal shapes, explore proportion, value, color mixing, and watercolor techniques to capture the expression and personality of beloved pets. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.Flowers and Still LifeThis five class series will teach beginners how to paint flowers and still-life arrangements using watercolor. Students will explore composition, shapes, values, color mixing, and watercolor washes while learning to capture the colors and textures of flowers and everyday objects. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Beginner Soft Pastel - Landscapes
Landscapes This five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to create landscape paintings using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify trees, skies, water, fields, and natural scenery into shapes, values, and color relationships. We will explore atmospheric perspective, composition, and color while creating both quick studies and finished landscape paintings. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Cats and DogsThis five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to draw and paint beloved pets using soft pastels. Students will learn how to simplify animal forms into shapes, understand basic proportions, capture expression and personality, and use color effectively to create lifelike pet portraits. Subjects will include a variety of cats and dogs. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class. Flowers and Still LifeThis five class series will teach beginner pastel artists how to paint flowers and still-life arrangements using soft pastels. Students will explore composition, shapes, values, color relationships, and layering techniques to create colorful paintings of flowers and everyday objects. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. All supplies are included in class.
 
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM    Reserved
 
Sunday November 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Winter Farmers Market
 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
Monday November 23, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved
 
Wednesday November 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    No School Days - November 25, 2026
NO SCHOOL DAYS We offer programs on some No School Days for children in grades K-5 who are South Portland residents. These take place at the South Portland Community Center from 8 am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim if the pool is available. There are no sibling discounts for this program. Min 20/Max 40.    What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of Clothes                                                              
 
Saturday November 28, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Resereved
 
Sunday November 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Winter Farmers Market
 
Saturday December 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Resreved
 
Sunday December 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Winter Farmers Market
 
Tuesday December 8, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Reserved
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Swap Series - Holiday Gifts & Decor Swap
Bring your items and swap them for something to better suit you in your next season! Swap themes will be “Gardening” (think tools, flower pots, soil, seeds, etc) and “Summer fun” (think sports gear/balls, pool floats, kites, beach toys, etc) . All items that go unclaimed will be relocated to the City’s Swap Shop or donated to appropriate organizations. Please only bring items that are in good and working condition!Back to School Swaps- Thursday, August 20,  4pm-7pm, South Portland Community CenterTuesday, August 25,  4pm-7pm, Redbank Community Center School clothing: shirts, pants, shorts, etc Active wear Sports gear (cleats, shin guards) Backpacks, lunch boxes Reusable water bottles Halloween Costume Swap- Thursday, September 24, 4pm-7pm South Portland Community CenterPet Supplies Swap- Saturday, October 24 10a-2p, Mill Creek Park (This swap is part of the Mongrel Mash)Cozy Crafts Swap- Thursday, November 5, 4pm-7pm South Portland Community CenterHoliday Gifts- Tuesday December 8, 4pm-7pm South Portland Community Center This series is in partnership with the South Portland Sustainability Department, as an extension of their Swap Shop:  "Swapping goods is a great way to reuse and reduce the quantity of materials entering the waste stream, while building community connections".
 
Wednesday December 9, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM    Leadership Academy - SPHS - Brianne
 
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Reserved
 
Thursday December 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM    HOLIDAY PARTY FOR SENIOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM    SPILL THE TEA & BINGLE HOLIDAY PARTY - SPILL THE TEA & HOLIDAY BINGLE PARTY
Let’s celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with fun activities. This holiday party will be like no other! It will consist of a tea bar, tea savories & sweets. We will have themed Bingo and tea themed games, a cookie decorating station, a carol sing a long and more. Coffee/hot chocolate will also be served and lunch. Collect “bucks” at each activity to turn in for prizes! Surrounding recreation departments will join us in the fun!
 
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM    CLEAN UP FROM HOLIDAY PARTY
 
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
Saturday December 12, 2026
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Breakfast for Santa Set-up
 
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Reserved
 
Sunday December 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Winter Farmers Market
 
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Reserved
 
Monday December 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Toy Drive