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Saturday April 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking - Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Flowers Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginners how to complete bird sketches with ink and watercolor.  No experience needed.  We will be learning how to use gestures and value to effectively capture an image or scene.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Still LifeThis five class series will teach beginners how to create loose watercolor still life sketches using multiple techniques including  line drawings, as well as value based drawings.  We will explore how to work both quickly and slowly at sketches.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginners how to make watercolor sketches of garden and wild flower scenes as well as individual flowers. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Joan QuinnNo Senior Discount
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Beginner Soft Pastel: Flowers Beginner Soft Pastel: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to utilize soft pastels to paint birds of all kinds.  No experience needed.  We will be learning about value, composition, and color while enjoying the beauty of painting birds.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  Supplies are included in class. inner pastelists how to draw and paint animals such as cats, dogs, pigs and bears. Beginner Soft Pastel: Still Life:  This five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to create still life paintings using a structured approach by simplifying a representation.  We will be using soft pastel, graphite, and charcoal.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a dimensional and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.Beginner Soft Pastel: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint flowers, both bouquets and garden scenes. In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Instructor: Joan Quinn

Sunday April 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	South Portland Winter Farmers Market

Tuesday April 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camp - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm.  Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.Min 20/Max 40What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of ClothesA schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

Wednesday April 22, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camp - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm.  Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.Min 20/Max 40What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of ClothesA schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

Thursday April 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camp - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm.  Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.Min 20/Max 40What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of ClothesA schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

Friday April 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camp - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm.  Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.Min 20/Max 40What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks                                                                                                  Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of ClothesA schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

Saturday April 25, 2026
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	Rain Location for Earth Day
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking - Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Flowers Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginners how to complete bird sketches with ink and watercolor.  No experience needed.  We will be learning how to use gestures and value to effectively capture an image or scene.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Still LifeThis five class series will teach beginners how to create loose watercolor still life sketches using multiple techniques including  line drawings, as well as value based drawings.  We will explore how to work both quickly and slowly at sketches.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginners how to make watercolor sketches of garden and wild flower scenes as well as individual flowers. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Joan QuinnNo Senior Discount
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Beginner Soft Pastel: Flowers Beginner Soft Pastel: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to utilize soft pastels to paint birds of all kinds.  No experience needed.  We will be learning about value, composition, and color while enjoying the beauty of painting birds.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  Supplies are included in class. inner pastelists how to draw and paint animals such as cats, dogs, pigs and bears. Beginner Soft Pastel: Still Life:  This five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to create still life paintings using a structured approach by simplifying a representation.  We will be using soft pastel, graphite, and charcoal.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a dimensional and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.Beginner Soft Pastel: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint flowers, both bouquets and garden scenes. In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Instructor: Joan Quinn
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Reserved

Sunday April 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	South Portland Winter Farmers Market

Monday April 27, 2026
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM	School Department Meetings

Wednesday April 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	SPHS PE Class to use room
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Rec Staff Meeting

Thursday April 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	CPO class

Friday May 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	CPO class

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking - Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Flowers Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginners how to complete bird sketches with ink and watercolor.  No experience needed.  We will be learning how to use gestures and value to effectively capture an image or scene.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: Still LifeThis five class series will teach beginners how to create loose watercolor still life sketches using multiple techniques including  line drawings, as well as value based drawings.  We will explore how to work both quickly and slowly at sketches.  Beginner Watercolor Sketch Booking: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginners how to make watercolor sketches of garden and wild flower scenes as well as individual flowers. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Joan QuinnNo Senior Discount
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Beginner Soft Pastel: Flowers Beginner Soft Pastel: BirdsThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to utilize soft pastels to paint birds of all kinds.  No experience needed.  We will be learning about value, composition, and color while enjoying the beauty of painting birds.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  Supplies are included in class. inner pastelists how to draw and paint animals such as cats, dogs, pigs and bears. Beginner Soft Pastel: Still Life:  This five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to create still life paintings using a structured approach by simplifying a representation.  We will be using soft pastel, graphite, and charcoal.  In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a dimensional and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.Beginner Soft Pastel: FlowersThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint flowers, both bouquets and garden scenes. In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions.  No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class.In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look.  All classes will include step-by-step instructions. No experience needed.  Supplies are included in class. Instructor: Joan Quinn
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Reserved

Wednesday May 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM	SoPo Kids Club

Thursday May 7, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Reserved
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved

Saturday May 9, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP (2 PART SERIES) - PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP - Week 1 Have you ever wanted to draw a friend or loved one but didn’t feel you had the skills?This two-part workshop will give you the tools and confidence to begin.WEEK ONEWe’ll start with a visual presentation covering the fundamentals of portrait drawing, including:• Facial feature structure• Measuring techniques• Proportion and placementI’ll follow with a live drawing demonstration, and then you’ll spend the remainder of the classdrawing from a live model with individual guidance.WEEK TWOWe’ll continue working from a live model, building accuracy, confidence, and observation skills.For more advanced students, I will also demonstrate how to:Transfer your drawing to canvas and prepare it for painting.MATERIALSPlease bring:• Drawing paper (from an art supply store)• 2B pencil• Sandpaper sharpener• X-Acto knife• Kneaded (gummy) eraser
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Reserved

Sunday May 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Reserved

Tuesday May 12, 2026
9:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Reserved

Wednesday May 13, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	SPHS PE Class to use room
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Sopo-Cape Democratic Committee Meeting

Thursday May 14, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swap Series - Gardening 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!Gardening Swap- Thursday, May 14,  4pm-7pm, South Portland Community Center Tools Seeds Flower pots Soil, etc Summer Fun Swap- Thursday, June 11, 4pm-7pm South Portland Community Center Sports gear (helmets, balls, pads, etc) Pool floats & toys Kites Yard games beach gear (toys, coolers, chairs, etc) 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".

Friday May 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP (2 PART SERIES) - PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP - Week 2 Have you ever wanted to draw a friend or loved one but didn’t feel you had the skills?This two-part workshop will give you the tools and confidence to begin.WEEK ONEWe’ll start with a visual presentation covering the fundamentals of portrait drawing, including:• Facial feature structure• Measuring techniques• Proportion and placementI’ll follow with a live drawing demonstration, and then you’ll spend the remainder of the classdrawing from a live model with individual guidance.WEEK TWOWe’ll continue working from a live model, building accuracy, confidence, and observation skills.For more advanced students, I will also demonstrate how to:Transfer your drawing to canvas and prepare it for painting.MATERIALSPlease bring:• Drawing paper (from an art supply store)• 2B pencil• Sandpaper sharpener• X-Acto knife• Kneaded (gummy) eraser
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Graduation Party