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September 28, 20160

Take the KBIA Survey!

News from the Beach

September 21, 2016

Take the KBIA Survey!

Help us be the best we can be! In just 5 minutes, you can complete a brief survey that will help KBIA better serve our members and the children who take classes with us.

If you had a child or grandchild in the program, we would love to hear your valuable feedback on KBIA programming, staff, and communication.

Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered to WIN your choice of the following:

a) The KBIA 100th Anniversary “Remembering 100 Years at the beach” book signed by the authors
b) Two KBIA Tervis Tumblers

c) $25 gift certificate to be used at the store next summer.

The winner will be drawn at the end of the month…just don’t forget to leave your name on the survey if you would like to be eligible to win!

Thank you to all those who have already participated in our survey, and we look forward to hearing from others!

Click the following link to complete the survey: KBIA Survey

www.kbia.net

(207) 967-2180

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August 31, 20160

2016 Finale Newsletter

News from the Beach

August 31, 2016

Until we meet again

“My summer friends were among my best friends and still are to this day. It’s no surprise that a lot of people my age who grew up spending summers at the beach are back with their families. We all know how beautiful and special this place is, and we want our kids to feel the same way we do.”

~ “Remembering 100 Years at the Beach”

KBIA by the numbers

Closing out our 106th season at KBIA has us reflecting on another banner year down at the beach. With open arms we welcomed back many familiar faces and were graced with the fortune of welcoming many new friends this summer. KBIA served 680 people this season, the previous high being 691 in 2014!

Weekly we offered more than 55 various programs, and we also hosted a MIRC sailing competition, our 25th annual 5K/1K road race, the seventh annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta, the New England Youth Laser championship, and a KBIA Olympic trials, plus weekly sold-out movie nights, bonfires on the beach, teen and tween nights, and two celebratory awards/barbecues.

Take the KBIA Survey

KBIA is always looking for ways to better serve our members, and the children who take classes with us. If you had a child or grandchild in the program, we ask you to take about 5 minutes out of your day to take our brief survey – and provide us with valuable feedback on KBIA programming, staff, and communication. Thank you for helping us to make KBIA the place you want to be!

Click the following link to complete the survey: KBIA Survey

Extend the gift of “summer”

Please help us keep the spirit of summer alive for children who are unable to attend KBIA without assistance. For every $500 donated to the KBIA scholarship fund, we are able to invite a child to attend KBIA for a four week scholarship! The impact of a summer spent swimming, sailing, and just “being a kid” has a lasting impression. All donations — large, small and/or online are greatly appreciated.

Steering the ship

David Sweetser named President

At August’s meeting, our Board of Directors appointed a new president, David Sweetser, a longtime KBIA supporter and board member. David replaces Shannon Beer Belanger, mother of two and herself once a KBIA kid and office employee. We thank Shannon for an incredible two years under her leadership.

KBIA wouldn’t and couldn’t run without the year-round efforts of its volunteer Board of Directors. The board works diligently behind the scenes and meets quarterly as a group to help steer the organization. This month we bid a fond farewell to departing members Courtney Finnegan Sepic and Susan Rundquist Palmer. Thank you all!

OFFICERS 2016-2017

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

David Sweetser, President

Pierre Monaghan, Vice President

John Bauman, Vice President

David Keating, Treasurer

Kirsten Oppenheimer, Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian Campbell

Donna Smythe-Wilson

Julie Wolfson Stockman

Chad Walier

Leigh Griswold Boudreau

John Wiseman

Tina Gordon

Nina Chagnon

Congratulations to our August award-winners

Always a bittersweet ending to a season, we concluded our 2016 season with KBIA’s biannual BBQ & Awards ceremony on Aug. 20. All children received participation ribbons, some received KBIA “wedges” or plaques for those who exemplify the KBIA spirit in attitude and accomplishment, while a select few earned their way into KBIA history. For these top honors, winners’ names are engraved on our traditional “silver ware,” which are on display in the office for all to see. And the winners are:

Hartley Lord Cup for Seamanship: Olliver Turnbull

Eagle Rock Yacht Club Officer’s Cup: Elly Polivy

Eagle Rock Yacht Club Hartley Lord Cup: Aidan Wood

Eagle Rock Yacht Club Friendship Cup: Max Turnbull

Sisters Gerold and Vincent Art Award: Evie King

Feldman Art Award: Willow West

Keepers of the Cove: Elly Polivy

Griswold Tray: Colin Blais

Jane Wydra Award: Emma Trenchard

President’s Cup: Jacob Kayser

Waterhouse Cup: Michael Donovan

Calder Cup: Anu Rawlings

Cornelia Smith Award: Ellie Stief

Coming soon to KBIA members!

Can we be pen pals?! It’s that time of year again…to help us keep in touch year-round, we publish a Membership Directory every fall with families’ names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mails. Following tradition, it also includes a listing of winners’ names from our July and August awards ceremonies. If you haven’t already, please send us your preference as to whether or not you would like to be included in the directory, and how you would like your information printed. Members will receive the booklet in the mail as soon as it is available.

www.kbia.net

(207) 967-2180

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August 31, 20160

2016 Week 8 Newsletter

News from the Beach

August 15, 2016

Week 8: One more summer adventure

One more summer adventure…one more swim, sail, kayak trip, drama performance, art project, tennis match…one more summer friend to make in class, during free swim, or at a movie night. Week 8 brings our final week at KBIA and we are ready to soak up every last minute before we close for the season. We are ending with a bang, holding our final watersports, awards ceremony and BBQ this Saturday. We hope you’ll join us in enjoying these last days of summer at the beach!

Season Finale Fun

August Awards & BBQ

Please join us at KBIA this Saturday, August 20, for the second and final award ceremonies and BBQ. Just like our July event, our August event will kick off with assorted watersports in the pool for various ages:

8:30 AM: 3- 4 year olds

9:00 AM: 5- 6 year olds

9:30 AM: 7- 8 year olds

10:00 AM: 9 and older

10:30 AM: Free swim for all ages

At 11 AM, we will begin the awards portion of the day, handing out various KBIA “wedges” and traditional KBIA honors.

The awards will be followed by a BBQ of hot dogs, veggie burgers, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, and cake! Cost is $6.

At 1 PM, we will hold our annual Membership Meeting under the white tent (details below).

Under the white tent

Membership Meeting

All KBIA members are invited to our annual meeting at 1 PM this Saturday under the tent. Come share with us your thoughts on thes on the season, bring ideas for next summer, and ask questions of the Board and/or Executive Director. If you are unable to attend but would still like to share thoughts, please email Martin Lodish.

KBIA Store Sale – EXTENDED

Hooray!

The store sale has been extended through Week 8 until the end of the day Friday, August 19. All purchases of $50 or more will get 15% off!

The store is located at Strong Cottage and open during office hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM (closed for lunch between 12 to 1 PM).

Load up on your KBIA goodies…we have towels, beach blankets, tumblers, t-shirts, fleece jackets, long-sleeved shirts, hats, burlap bags…come look around!

Last call for Lost & Found

Towels, clothes, and bathing suits…all missing items that were found, washed and folded by our front desk staff have been placed in plastic bins under the bench on the Strong Cottage porch. Any items not claimed by the end of next week will be donated to charity. Other lost items can be found in the gray bin next to the Smith house garage.

We also have a number of unclaimed pottery & sculpture items – please inquire at the front desk.

Come find your lost items this week!

Our final week at KBIA

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Big Hero 6,” Rated PG, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

TUESDAY TWEEN NIGHT: Pizza & Movie night, 6 to 8 PM, $26. (Ages 11-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Toy Story 3”, Rated G, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 4-10)

THURSDAY TEEN NIGHT: Pizza & Movie night, 7 to 9 PM, $26. (Ages 13+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

www.kbia.net

(207) 967-2180

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August 31, 20160

2016 Week 7 Newsletter

News from the Beach

August 8, 2016

Week 7: Sailor’s Delight

Two weeks left of this amazing summer season at KBIA! And there is still so much to do before we close out this season. Check in at the front desk to schedule any classes your child hasn’t tried out yet. If you’re just joining us this week, we are so excited to see you! Don’t forget we have free swim, check out the KBIA store, and sign up for our last Cove Walk this Saturday. Let’s make the most of the last two weeks of summer at KBIA!

Reid Sacco Family Regatta

Thank you!

A spectacular day out on the Cove benchmarked the seventh annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta at KBIA this past Sunday. The regatta honors a lontime student and instructor of KBIA who passed away at the age of 20 of sarcoma, in 2005. Participants and spectators were treated to a beautiful day out on the water with plenty of wind to keep the races going through the afternoon. Thank you to all who showed their support!

For more information, visit the Reid Sacco Foundation (www.cancerinyoungadults.org/about-the-alliance/).

KBIA Store Sale

Come on in!

We hope to see you at the KBIA store this week – all purchases of $50 or more will get 15% off — but only until this Friday! This is a great opportunity to stock up on your KBIA momentos, shirts, tumblers, mugs, beach blankets, hats, burlap bags, etc…hurry in!

The store is located at Strong Cottage and open during office hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM (closed for lunch between 12 to 1 PM).

How to Find what is Lost

Lost & Found

Items from the Lost & Found, placed in the gray bin beside Smith house, have kindly been washed by the KBIA staff, and placed in tubs on the Strong cottage porch. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity by the end of the season. If you’re missing towels, bathing suits, sweatshirts, shirts, etc….we may have it!

Extend the gift of “summer”

KBIA is truely a unique experience, offering children the opportunity to pick and choose classes, tailoring to their specific interests. We are proud to run such an extensive variety of programs year after year – from surfing, sailing, kayaking, to reading, drama, pottery, to swim team, golfing, tennis, woodworking…and so much more…there is something for everyone. We owe these fantastic summers at KBIA to the generosity of members and donors.

Please help us keep the spirit of summer alive for children who are unable to attend KBIA without assistance. For every $500 donated to the KBIA scholarship fund, we are able to invite a child to attend KBIA for a four week scholarship! The impact of a summer spent swimming, sailing, and just “being a kid” has a lasting impression. All donations — large, small and/or online are greatly appreciated.

Membership Directory due out this fall

Our annual Membership Directory, due out in late September, makes it easy to stay in touch with your KBIA friends and family throughout the year. Our annual publication lists our trophy winners as well as the 2016 list of KBIA staff and families’ names, addresses, e-mails and phone numbers. In order for it to be as accurate as possible, please make sure the office has your latest contact information. And if you haven’t joined yet for 2016, you have until next Friday!

Season finale: August BBQ & Awards

Saturday, August 20

Join us at KBIA this Saturday, August 20, for the second and final barbecue and awards ceremonies. Just like our July event, our August BBQ and Awards Ceremony will kick off with assorted watersports in the pool for various ages:

8:30 to 9:00 AM: 3- 4 year olds

9:00 to 9:30 AM: 5- 6 year olds

9:30 to 10:00 AM: 7- 8 year olds

10:00 to 10:30 AM: 9 and older

10:30 to 11:00 AM: Free swim for all ages

At 11 AM, we will begin the awards portion of the day, handing out various KBIA “wedges” and traditional KBIA honors.

The awards will be followed by a BBQ of hot dogs, veggie burgers, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, and cake!

Cost is $6.

At 1 PM, we will hold our annual Membership Meeting under the white tent. All KBIA members are invited for an opportunity to share thoughts on the season, air ideas for next summer, and ask questions of the Board and/or Executive Director. If you are unable to attend, and would like to send suggestions, please e-mail Martin Lodish. We hope to see you there!

This week at KBIA

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “The Lorax,” Rated PG, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Aladdin” Rated G, 7 to 9 PM $7. (Ages 4-10)

TWEEN & TEEN NIGHT: Tween and Teen nights are combined for a special evening this WEDNESDAY, August 10th 6-9PM. Trip to Spare Time in Portland for laser tag, bowling, and arcade games. Bus departs KBIA at 6 PM, dinner will be included, kids may want spending money. $26 (Ages 11+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

COVE WALK: Saturday, August 13…1 to 3 PM. Open to the public, $10 per family.

www.kbia.net

(207) 967-2180

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August 1, 20160

2016 Week 6 Newsletter

News from the Beach

August 1, 2016

Week 6: Dive into the fun!

The best part of our KBIA summer is hearing the laughter of children, seeing their inquisitive faces soaking in the new skills being taught, and watching lifelong friendships being made. August is here, and we welcome in these last weeks of summer with open arms and hearts. Coming up this month we have our last Cove Walk, KBIA Olympic trials, the Reid Sacco Family Regatta, movie nights, beach bonfires, free swim, and so much more. With so much going on we hope you’ll join us in making the most of the rest of this summer.

Set sail with us for a great cause!

Sailors and spectators alike are invited to KBIA’s seventh annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta on Saturday, August 6th. The day starts with a skipper meeting at 11 AM, followed by sailing at 11:30 AM. Interested participants should register in the office to reserve a KBIA boat or bring their own boat to launch between 285 and 292 Beach Avenue. Due to the shallow nature of the cove, even at high tide, sailors should use an Opti, Laser, Taz or Chickadee watercraft.

A $10 suggested donation per sailor will benefit the Reid Sacco Foundation. The regatta honors a longtime KBIA student and instructor who died of sarcoma at age 20 in 2005. For information on the Reid Sacco Foundation, visit www.cancerinyoungadults.org/about-the-alliance/.

A Piece of KBIA History

It all started with a postcard

A postcard with the picture of Strong Cottage and the words “The Lights Live Here…” was recently uncovered by Kelly [Gruenwald] Childers and Kim Gruenwald, daughters of Starr Light Gruenwald. Starr, her parents, and sister “Dee” summered in Kennebunk Maine in the late 1940s to early 1950s. While most stories of summers spent there were recalled by their mother as staying at a “cottage” along the coast, Kelly and Kim were more than surprised to see the “cottage” as a very large estate right on the cove opposite Mother’s beach.

Travelling from Terre Haute, Indiana, Starr and her family would stay the summer at our very own Strong Cottage, before the Strong Family took over ownership. While Starr’s sister Dee spent most of the summer inside the cottage reading books, Starr remembers many outdoor adventures including swim lessons in the Cove, 20 cent ice cream scoops at the Dipsy Baths every night, and movies at a theater in Kennebunkport where they served fried clams instead of your typical popcorn snack.

Starr, along with her two daughters and her sister-in-law Lillian, made a special trip up to Maine this summer to visit Strong Cottage – Starr’s first visit back in over 60 years. Now 79, a retired preschool teacher, she was thrilled to see that the cottage where her family made many fond memories was now home to a thriving summer enrichment program for young children. After touring her old summer home, Starr revealed that she was off to search for some good fried clams…and we are pretty sure she found what she was looking for. We wish the family well and hope they will visit us at KBIA again soon.

KBIA Olympic trials

Friday, August 5

This Friday, August 5th, we will be hosting a theme night at the pool: KBIA Olympic trials! Open to anyone that has signed up and participated in Swim Team at any point this summer, kids will be broken into teams and will have a KBIA Team Leader to support them through their journey. Participants will compete in swim events based on their level of swim ability and age. We are also including diving in the olympic trials so anyone interested in competing their dives must sign up with Lauren and Victoria. We are so excited for this special event and hope to see you there!

Getting in and out safely at KBIA

Please help us keep KBIA safe for everyone! Our pick-up/drop-off zone is designed for a quick in-and-out, and it is imperative that drivers stay with their vehicles at all times. In case of emergency, this is the only way in for response vehicles. Kennebunk police have and will continue to ticket. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us move traffic along in that busy section!

This Week at KBIA

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Hotel Transylvania,” Rated PG, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

TUESDAY TWEEN NIGHT: Funtown, 6 to 9 PM. Kids will be given money for food, but may need additional spending money. $26. (Ages 11-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Monsters Inc.,” Rated G, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 4-10)

THURSDAY TEEN NIGHT: Funtown, 6 to 9 PM. Kids will be given money for food, but may need additional spending money. $26. (Ages 13+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

OPEN SAIL & KAYAK (Final weekend!):

Sunday, August 7…1 to 5 PM. Free to members, bring a life jacket and closed-toe shoes.

FAMILY SAIL (Final weekend!):

Sunday, August 7…1 to 4 PM. $250 per family for a 3 hour sail.

www.kbia.net

(207) 967-2180

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August 1, 20160

2016 Week 5 Newsletter

News from the Beach

July 25, 2016

KBIA Summer traditions

This past Saturday, we had a wonderfully full weekend of KBIA festivities, including the July Watersports, Awards & BBQ, and the Seaside Celebration. Our most important and meaningful tradition is to give out ribbons and wedges to many smiling and encouraged children. The Seaside Celebration crowd was treated to a spectacular show over the cove as thunderstorms paraded through ending with a gorgeous sunset. Moving into the second half of the summer season, we are looking forward to the Reid Sacco Family Regatta, one last Cove Walk, weekend sailing & kayaking, movie nights, and so much more!

Honoring our children

July award-winners named

We have many children here who excel in their areas of special interest, and we honored them at Saturday’s awards ceremony with KBIA “wedges.” For children we saw go “above and beyond,” we awarded the traditional silver-ware that has a permanent home in our office. Their names will be engraved, forever a part of our KBIA history. This year’s July award-winners include:

Alex Sullivan and Will Morris for the Comelia C. Smith Award for staff
Sophia Duncan for the Feldman Award for the arts
Ainsley Burr for the Sisters Gerald & Vincent Art Award for the arts
Griffin Lament for the Keeper of the Cove Award
Griffin Lament for the Friendship Cup
Virginia Kozikowski for the Griswald Cup for tennis teaching

*All KBIA children receive participant ribbons. If you did not pick them up after the awards, and would like to do so, please check the office. We also have a number of “wedges,” or plaques for our award-winners not present on Saturday!

Seaside Celebration

Friends, artwork, and a whole lotta fun

A few thunderstorms rolling through didn’t keep members and friends from gathering for Saturday’s ninth annual Seaside Celebration. Weathering the storms inside the ‘Adventures Tent’ with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, gave way to breathtaking views over the cove and even a rainbow. Beautiful artwork was put on display by the Heartwood College of Art to be purchased by some very lucky patrons. It was a grand time to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy the evening, all by a spectacular setting by the sea!

Seventh Annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta

Join Us!

Sailors and spectators alike are invited to KBIA’s seventh annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta on Saturday, August 6th. The day starts at 11 AM with a skipper meeting, followed by sailing at 11:30 AM. Interested participants should register in the office to reserve a KBIA boat or bring their own boat to launch between 285 and 292 Beach Avenue. Due to the shallow nature of the cove, even at high tide, sailors should use an Opti, Laser, Taz, or Chickadee watercraft.

A $10 suggested donation per sailor will benefit the Reid Sacco Foundation. The regatta honors a longtime KBIA student and instructor who died of sarcoma at age 20 in 2005. For information on the Reid Sacco Foundation, visit www.cancerinyoungadults.org/about-the-alliance/.

This week at KBIA

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” Rated PG, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

TUESDAY TWEEN NIGHT: Cookout & Pool Party (Bowling & Pizza if bad weather). 6 to 9 PM. $26. (Ages 11-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Monsters University,” Rated G, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 4-10)

THURSDAY TEEN NIGHT: Trip to OOB Arcade, kids will be provided with food & game money. 6 to 9PM. $26. (Ages 13+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

COVE WALK:

Saturday, July 30…1 to 3 PM. $10 per family, open to the public.

OPEN SAIL & KAYAK:

Sunday, July 31…9 AM to 12 PM. Free to members, bring a life jacket and closed-toe shoes.

FAMILY SAIL:

Sunday, July 31…9 AM to 12 PM. $250 per family for a 3-hour sail, one family at a time, register at the office.

OPEN SAIL/KAYAK: 11 AM to 3 PM, Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd.

Please visit our website at www.kbia.net.

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July 25, 20160

2016 Week 4 Newsletter

News from the Beach

July 18, 2016

Week 4: Summer adventures

Make the most of this summer and sign up for an activity that opens your child to a new perspective, a new skill, a new friend. Swimming, surfing, tennis…sailing, woodworking, nature…stand up paddle boarding, painting, drama…there is something for everyone. With so many to choose from, we encourage you to come visit our office if you need assistance. Office hours are Monday 8 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday to Friday 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 4 PM. See you at the beach!

Seaside Celebration

Saturday, July 23

Join us this Saturday, from 6 to 8 PM, on the KBIA lawn for our ninth annual Seaside Celebration. From cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, to auction items and an art sale, we will be having more fun than we will know what to do with! This night unites the “older” members of this KBIA community (21 and older, please), inviting friends a chance to catch up and enjoy the beautiful setting by the cove.

Auction items available to bid on at the Seaside include:

1) One parking space for the 2017 season — convenient to your favorite summer enrichment program and one of the best beaches around!

2) Pool party at the KBIA pool for up to 20 swimmers for before the end of the 2017 season.

3) A private hot dog roast and s’mores on the beach for up to 10 — sit back and enjoy as KBIA staff provides the food and fun!

If you would like to bid on any auction item but cannot attend the Seaside, please contact Martin Lodish.

The highlight of the evening will be to not only enjoy good company by the cove, but to also have the opportunity to take a piece of the beach home with you. Heartwood College of Art and KBIA have collaborated for a third time to showcase paintings of respected regional artists whose work were inspired by Kennebunk beach. Paintings are for sale for $400 each and pieces measure 12″ x 16″ or 14″ x 14″.

It’s not too late to RSVP to [email protected] or call 967-2180, please come celebrate summer with us!

Join in the Fun this Saturday

July Watersports/BBQ/Awards, followed by Seaside Celebration

Please join us at KBIA Saturday, July 23, for the first of our two annual barbecue and awards ceremonies. The July BBQ and Awards Ceremony will kick off with assorted watersports in the pool for various ages:

8:30 to 9:00 AM: 3- 4 year olds

9:00 to 9:30 AM: 5- 6 year olds

9:30 to 10:00 AM: 7- 8 year olds

10:00 to 10:30 AM: 9 and older

10:30 to 11:00 AM: Free swim for all ages

At 11 AM, we will begin the awards portion of the day, handing out various KBIA “wedges” and traditional KBIA honors.

The awards will be followed by a BBQ of hot dogs, veggie burgers, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, and cake!

Cheers to our KBIA sailors!

The USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival, co-hosed by the Northeast Harbor Fleet and Mount Desert Island Community Sailing Center, was held on July 12-13. With approximately 175 junior sailors and 120 boats from Maine and New England, competitors ranged in age from 7-16 years old.

In the Club 420 event, KBIA sailing team Aidan Wood and Quinn O’Hara won first place. We are so proud of these accomplished sailors, congratulations!

Swim Meet Schedule

KBIA is hosting a swim meet this week, which is open to any child enrolled in swim team the week of the event. Join us!

Friday, July 22

KBIA Pool

5:30 PM Warm-ups

6 PM Meet start time

Clynk for KBIA

CLYNK is another way to help preserve our beaches and help KBIA at the same time! We now have those green bags available at our office for members to pick up, fill with returnables, and redeem them at the Kennebunk Hannaford (or any CLYNK redemption center). Proceeds from KBIA-tagged bags will benefit our nonprofit organization.

Find us on Facebook

Share your adventures

Can’t get enough of KBIA? Follow us on Facebook! We have an active page for which we post frequent updates and photos. Feel free to share our pictures and tag yourself. If you have photos and/or stories to share on Facebook and other KBIA communications, please send to Communications Coordinator Susan Roux. We love hearing from you!

This week at KBIA

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” Rated PG, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

TUESDAY TWEEN NIGHT: Trip to Mt. Agamenticus & Ice Cream, 6 to 8:30 PM Tuesday. $26. (Ages 11-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “Cars,” Rated G, 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 4-10)

THURSDAY TEEN NIGHT: An exursion to Portland’s Historic Old Port & Dinner, 5:30 to 9 PM Thursday. $26. (Ages 13+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

OPEN SAIL & KAYAK:

Sunday, July 24…1 to 5 PM. Free to members, bring a life jacket and closed-toe shoes.

FAMILY SAIL:

Sunday, July 24…1 to 4 PM. $250 per family for a 3 hour sail.

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July 15, 20160

You’re Invited…Seaside Celebration

News from the Beach

July 12, 2016

You’re Invited

Seaside Celebration

Please join us on the KBIA green

for our ninth annual Seaside Celebration,

a cocktail party by the Cove.

Saturday, July 23

6 to 8 PM

Come celebrate by the sea! It is one of our favorite times of the summer to catch up with old friends and new. Invite a guest or two, grab a drink, and enjoy the view!

This year the Seaside will be complimented by a partnered event with Heartwood College of Art.

Paintings done by respected regional artists who love to paint Kennebunk Beach will offer works for sale for $400 each. Pieces measure 12″ x 16″ or 14″ x 14″. Some of the artists include Anne Allaire, Peter Hoff, Brandy Cressey, Cheryl Dahn, Wendy Webster Good, Dewitt Hardy Mel Zeoli, Berri Kramer, Susan Wilder, Norma Johnsen and more.

Come support both organizations and take home a little bit of Kennebunk Beach.

Please RSVP by July 17to [email protected] or call 967-2180.

www.kbia.net

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July 15, 20160

2016 Week 3 Newsletter

News from the Beach

July 11, 2016

Week 3: Run your heart out!

We’ve only had two weeks of summer so far, but we have been busy packing in a lot of fun! Our 25th Annual “A Day at the Beach” Road Race on Sunday was a great success, with runners, volunteers, and spectators all joining in the fun. We have many exciting events coming up – read on for details. And if you haven’t already, come swing by KBIA to get a glimpse of our summer enrichment programs — sign up in the office, we are happy to help make your summer one to never forget!

“A Day at the Beach” Road Race Results

“…I’ve got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good song in my feet” ~JT

Even with a drizzly start, we had a fantastic day for our 25th Annual 1k Kids fun run and 5k road race. This year we hosted a total of 231 runners, with 53 kids in the 1k fun run and 178 runners in the 5k race. You can find your race time result on the Granite State Race Services website here.

Congratulations to Quinn Pinkham, the overall boys 1k winner finishing at 2:56, and Lucia Weiss, the overall girls 1k winner finishing at 3:39! In the 5k race, Thomas Weiss crossed the finish line with a time of 17:53, and Jet Francis came first in the women’s division at 20:32. Check out pictures from the day on KBIA’s facebook page!

Thanks to all the volunteers, runners, and spectators for making this such a special and fun day!

Like our course? Nicole’s Run, hosted on KBIA grounds and following our same 1K and 5K route, will be held Saturday, July 16. All funds raised will benefit Caring Unlimited domestic violence prevention programs, in memory of Kennebunk mother Nicole Oliver.

MIRC Race

KBIA Plays Host

KBIA was honored to host the second MIRC race of the season on a beautiful day last Wednesday. Seven clubs gathered to sail out of the Cove, and we are proud to annouce that our KBIA team finished 1st place in the OPTIs race. Congratulations to our team and cheers to all participants!

July Watersports, BBQ, & Awards

Please join us at KBIA Saturday, July 23, for the first of our two annual barbecue and awards ceremonies. The July BBQ and Awards Ceremony will kick off with assorted watersports in the pool for various ages:

8:30 to 9:00 AM: 3- 4 year olds

9:00 to 9:30 AM: 5- 6 year olds

9:30 to 10:00 AM: 7- 8 year olds

10:00 to 10:30 AM: 9 and older

10:30 to 11:00 AM: Free swim for all ages

At 11 AM, we will begin the awards portion of the day, handing out various KBIA “wedges” and traditional KBIA honors.

The awards will be followed by a BBQ of hot dogs, veggie burgers, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, and cake!

Bring what, wear what, to what class?!

Class Requirements

With so many classes to hop around to, it’s hard to remember what to bring! Here’s a cheatsheet to help you when packing up for the busy day ahead:

Golf: Collared shirt, sneakers and clubs, at least a wood, 6 or 7 iron, and a putter
Tennis: Tennis whites (each article of clothing, except shoes, is supposed to be 90% white, even hats!), raquet
Waterfront Classes: Closed-toe water shoes and personal floatation device (PFD) – we have a limited supply but can’t guarantee a PFD in the correct size will always be available
Marine Biology: Closed-toe water shoes
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Closed-toe water shoes and life jacket (we have a limited supply but can’t guarantee a PFD in the correct size will always be available)
Island Exploration: Towel, hat, sweatshirt, a bag lunch, water, plus booster seat as needed; this class requires transportation in staff or parent vehicles
Seaside Travels: A bag lunch and water, plus booster seat as needed; this class requires transportation in staff or parent vehicles

For more detailed course descriptions to help you plan for each class activity, visit the KBIA website at www.kbia.net.

Lost and…Found Again!

Lost something? We may have found something! Towels, goggles, clothing, oh my! Come by the Lost and Found, which is the gray bin located outside Smith House.

This week at KBIA

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “The Lego Movie,” Rated PG. 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 7-12)

TUESDAY TWEEN NIGHT: 80’s Movie Night & Snacks. 6 to 8 PM. $26. (Ages 11-12)

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “The Lion King,” Rated G. 7 to 9 PM, $7. (Ages 4-10)

THURSDAY TEEN NIGHT: Pizza & Pool Party. 7 to 9 PM. $26. (Ages 13+)

*Please preregister for all the above events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and/or admission fees.

**Registration for movie night is limited to 55 children, and registration for movie night at the office closes at 4PM the day of the movie or when we reach capacity. Please be advised we almost always reach capacity!

OPEN SAIL/KAYAK:

Sunday, July 17…9 AM to 12 PM, free to members.

FAMILY SAIL:

Sunday, July 17…9 AM to 12 PM, $250 per family for a 3 hour sail.

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COVE WALK: **NEW TIME**

Saturday, July 16…1 to 3PM (time has been moved from 2 to 4 PM), open to public, $10 per family.

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Celebration of Life for Maureen

From the Beach

July 10, 2016

Celebration of Life for Maureen

In remembrance of Maureen, a dear friend who lived her life with joy and passion, we are honored to hold her Celebration of Life at KBIA, a place she so loved. Friends and family are invited to gather between 4 and 7 PM on Saturday, July 16. All who loved Maureen are welcome.

Bring your favorite story of Maureen, and, if you wish, please bring your favorite picnic dish to share…Maureen always loved the spirit of a great potluck dinner! A Sign Up Genius webpage has been set up to organize what people can bring such as a snack, appetizer, main dish, or dessert – you can visit the webpage here and sign up for what you would like to contribute. Maureen also loved wildflowers, so please let us know if you have any to share at the celebration; these will be collected on July 16 to decorate the tables. Parking is limited, so we encourage carpooling with a friend. The Shoreline Explorer also runs hourly shuttles to and from downtown Kennebunk and Mother’s Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the McEnaney family requests that donations be made to the KBIA scholarship fund in Maureen’s name. Friends of the McEnaney family have set up a GoFund Campaign in honor of Maureen’s passion for education, especially that of her children. This account is intended to provide assistance to Mike and Maureen’s children in their future educational goals. Please visit the GoFundMe page here.

We hope you are able to join us on Saturday,

Martin Lodish and the KBIA family

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