Normally I would be done by now, but I have been distracted by flowers and wood piles. We were told that a week of rain would be upon us, but very little actually came and the sunny, cool days have been too perfect to spend indoors, so outdoor work got tended, walks were had, nature enjoyed. The forget-me-nots carry on mirroring the color of the sky on earth, the buttercup petals shimmer like the sun, woodland floors are dotted with the white of star and foam flowers, joined by elegant pink lady slippers, the days have radiated with color.

Tomorrow begins a new month and there are many things coming up that might pique your interest and you might want to set aside time for.

First you will want to buy your tickets for the 23rd Annual Firefighters Dinner being held on Wednesday, June 10 at the Newagen Inn at 5:30. Just go to their website, click on the event, enter number of people, make sure to click 5:30, provide your payment and you are all set. Besides that, lunches at the Pub will begin on Monday, June 8, dinner is already available Sunday-Friday from 5 on, if you would like some live music with your meal head there either Thursday or Sunday, 5:30-7:30.

The Southport Memorial Library will host an author talk with Bill Genencer Thursday, June 11, 6:30-8 p.m. where he will discuss his book, "Working Waterfront: A Fish Tale” a non-fiction memoir detailing Bill's decades-long career in New England's seafood industry. He will offer an insider's look at the "ocean to table" journey, sharing personal stories, industry insights, and practical tips on selecting and preparing seafood. "Working Waterfront" is one man’s journey harvesting, handling, processing, buying, and selling seafood. An inside look at the times, people, places and management of New England Fisheries. As with all journeys, it’s also a spiritual one—with recipes! Bill is also going to share some of his favorite treats: crab mac and cheese, scallops Coquilles St. Jacques, and half-shelled oyster. The vibrant landscape and floral paintings by Lori Lynn Hoffer, and a few June Elderkin pieces will be up for your viewing pleasure throughout June, more of Hoffer’s work can be seen at the Botanical Gardens. Tuesday and Thursday the Library Coffee Table is open to all beginning around 10a.m. fresh coffee, a sweet treat, lively discourse, truly a great way to spend some time. A picture of it won first prize in the Association for Rural and Small Libraries annual Spring Photo Contest for capturing one of many moments that represent the library and the community connection. The library is located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport Island. For more information, call the library at 207-633-2741 or visit https://www.southportlibrary.org/

On Monday, June 15, 7 p.m. at Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road, all are welcome to attend the Friends of the Southport Historical Society Annual Meeting, followed by Captain Mark Colby’s talk “The Colby Family Maritime History from 1630 to the Present.” The business portion of this will be brief and includes the election of the FSHS board. Light refreshments will be served. 

If you are getting your pick me up, lunch, dinner, wine or beer you will see some new faces at the General Store, give the summer helpers a warm welcome Monday-Friday 7:30-6 p.m., Saturday 8-6, and Sunday 8-3. These hours may be subject to change, so check their website.

Cozy’s Dockside is now open every day of the week, except Tuesday. You can enjoy your coastal dining experience, inside or outside from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Robinson’s Wharf has live music (weather dependent) on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. with Shark Bait on the 13th and Leigh Wilkinson on the 20th.

The raffle winner of the succulent table runner from Southport Island Treasures was Kim Garrant. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., it is always a great browse, and you almost always find something amongst the beautiful displays. Head to 608 Hendricks Hill Road and find something special, or practical for yourself or someone else, and put in your name to win next month’s fabulous prize. 

While I will admit to being a big fan of the quiet, it is nice to see familiar faces returning for the season, one is Lynn Schafer who owns Possibilities in the Shed at 476 Hendricks Hill Road which will be opening on Saturday the 13th, I will have further details in the next column. Gradually all will be here and additional visitors as well, let us be kind, respectful and patient with one another, show some grace and please be careful on the road through the construction that is occurring. I realize the one side is just gravel, but driving n the other lane into oncoming traffic is not safe for anybody. Enjoy the week, take in the beauty and wonder and May Peace Be With You All.