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August 6, 20130

August 5 / weekly newsletter

News from the Beach
August 5, 2013
Swimming right along …
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Did you feel it in the air this morning? That cool, unmistakably fall air blowing by the beach was a wake-up call for us all; we only have two weeks left to our summer here at KBIA, and we still have so much more to do! We have laser tag tonight, a Sea Dogs game for tweens this Tuesday, a pool party with pizza on Thursday for the teens, and the fourth annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta on Sunday. That’s all in addition to a week’s worth of summer sun and fun in the variety of classes we offer every day. 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 this Sunday
 
Sailors and spectators alike are invited to KBIA’s fourth annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta on Sunday. The day starts with a skipper meeting at 12 PM, followed by sailing at 12:30. 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.reidsaccofoundation.org.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swim Meet a success, thanks to our team of volunteeers
 
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A cheering crowd and new swim flags flying high over the pool created a festive atmosphere for our first home swim meet on Friday. Twenty-two KBIA swimmers of all ages competed against area swimmers (six swimmers from the Sanford YMCA Titans and seven swimmers from Saco Sport and Fitness) in all variety of styles, bringing home medals and ribbons for their efforts. Thanks to a whole team of volunteers, we made it a swimming success. Thank you!
For a peek at the event, see our photo album on Facebook. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
‘Paint the Beach’
at the beach
 
There’s no better setting for “Paint the Beach” than the beach! At least that’s how we felt Saturday night for our second annual art show and sale with Heartwood College of Art. We had a great crowd out for some art and light fare served up under our tent — even the predicted showers held off for the event! In case you missed it, check out our Facebook album of artwork. Some of the pieces remain to be sold for $400, with the artist receiving half, and KBIA and Heartwood splitting the remaining proceeds; check with the front office on particular pieces.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Competition in The Cove
 
For the sixth year, area swimmers swarmed the cove on Sunday for KBIA’s Cove Swim. This year we had 14 children compete in the 200-yard swim and 28 swimmers for the 1-mile swim.
 
For a complete list of swimmers and their times, visit kbia.net. To view our photo gallery, click here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tony tells tale of his friend Tiger
 
Have your heard the tale of “Tiger”? Last summer our longtime KBIA instructor Tony Viehmann made a new friend, a monarch butterfly with a broken wing. For 18 days Tony cared for his new friend — and fascinated by this beautiful creature, he captured much of their time on camera. Last fall he compiled those images, along with his tale, for a new book simply named “Tiger,” published by Depot Publishing of Kennebunk. His book is available for purchase for $15 in the KBIA store. His autograph, too? Priceless!
 
 
 
 
Explore Strawberry Island … start here 
 
While our children more commonly visit the island by walking directly over the sand at low tide, the rocky island is also accessible to the public via our “Gateway to Strawberry Island.” KBIA’s .34-acre rocky plot on Great Hill Road provides access to Strawberry Island. Just look for our sign at 38 Great Hill Road, right next to the small plot owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust.  
 
 

This week at KBIA
 
LASER TAG (Rescheduled from July rainout): G-Force Laser Tag at the beach, KBIA, 4 to 6 PM Monday. $24.
 
TWEEN NIGHT: Sea Dogs baseball game and Sea Dog biscuit, Portland, 6 to 9 PM Tuesday. $24.
 
MOVIE NIGHT: “Meet the Robinsons” at Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7.

TEEN NIGHT: Pool Party & Pizza, KBIA, 7 to 9 PM Thursday. $24.
 
OPEN SAIL / KAYAK: 12 to 5 PM Saturday; free and open to members.
* Please note the Open Sail / Kayak listed for Sunday in the Registration Guide conflicts with the Reid Sacco Family Regatta; therefore, the final open sail/kayak is canceled. 

Please pre-register for all events at the office so we may accurately plan for tickets and transportation. Movie Night is limited to 55 children on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
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July 29, 20130

July 29 / weekly newsletter

News from the Beach
July 29, 2013
Come cheer on KBIA!
 
Week 6 promises to be a busy one at KBIA. On Tuesday, our CITs will hit the ropes course to practice some leadership skills and team bonding, and on Friday KBIA’s new swim team will host its first home competition in the pool. Saturday night will feature our second annual “Paint the Beach” Art Show & Sale with Heartwood College of Art, and Sunday we host our sixth annual Cove Swim for the community. If you’re not involved as a participant, we invite you to come show your KBIA pride and cheer on the competition. Read on for more details … and go KBIA! 
 
 
 
 
 
Enjoy a cup of coffee at KBIA 
 
Need a little pick-me-up? Now you may enjoy a cup of coffee or tea anytime at KBIA! We have a Keurig machine available on the porch, and K-cups are for sale in the KBIA store in Strong Cottage.
 
 
 
KBIA to host our first swim meet
 
This Friday our new swim team will meet some friendly compeition at its first home swim meet with at least four clubs. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 for the 6 PM start. We expect to host some 3o to 50 swimmers to attend, and we will need some helping hands to pull it off. Coach Heidi Pare says we need volunteers needed to run score/awards table, nine lane timers, a backup timer, gate keeper, heat manager, and starter. Everyone is invited to stay and cheer on our swimmers, and be sure to save your appetitite. We will be serving up hamburger/cheeseburger meals with chips and a drink for $5. The snack bar will also be open late Friday. If you are interested in volunteering, please speak with Coach Heidi. You can find her in the pool every day!
 
 
 
CITs take on the ropes course
 
Today is the final day to register your CIT for Tuesday’s special Maine Ropes Course trip on Tuesday. Teens will depart from KBIA at 9 AM and return by 3:30 PM.
 
CIT Coordinator Maureen McEnaney will lead this trip that promotes “FOCUS Through Adventure” and will help teens develop team building and communication skills. All teen who have enrolled in the CIT course at any time this summer are invited to attend. All skill levels are welcome, and teens should bring their own lunch and wear comfortable clothing. Please preregister by e-mailing Maureen or contacting the KBIA office (967-2180) today.

 
 
 
 
Article ImageArt Show & Sale is Saturday
  
New paintings have started to arrive for Saturday’s “Paint the Beach” Art Show & Sale. All “beach” related, the artwork will come from some 80 to 100 local artists. As the artwork comes in, we are updating our Facebook page for those who want to sneak a peek before Saturday!)
Sponsored by both KBIA and Heartwood College of Art, show hours are 4 to 6 p.m. under the tent at KBIA, located at 262 Beach Ave. Wine and light fare will be served; admission is free. Parking is available on side streets around the beach, or by permit at Mother’s Beach. All unframed pieces will sell for $400, with half of the proceeds going to the artist, and the other half split between the nonprofit organizations.
 
   
Join us for the Cove Swim this Sunday
 
Sign up for the Sunday’s Cove Swim today, and if you’re one of the first 50 swimmers to register you will also receive one of our new tech t-shirts! Right now we have about 20 shirts left to give, and we could use your help in spreading the word as we continue to grow our sixth annual event. On Sunday, the 200-yard youth swim will begin at 10 AM, followed by the adult one-mile swim at 10:45 AM. All participants must wear a short or long wetsuit; numbered caps will be provided with registration. Following the race, food and beverages will be served, and awards will be presented in both swim divisions.
  Youth swim is for ages 14 years old and younger. Preregistration starts at 9 AM at KBIA. The youth race fee is $10 prior to Aug. 2, and $15 at the registration desk. The adult swim fee is $20 prior to the event, online at http://beta.active.com/kennebunk-me/water-sports/swimming/kbia-cove-swim-2013-499, or $25 on the day of the swim.
 
 
 
Coming up: Reid Sacco Family Regatta
 
Sailors and spectators alike are invited to the Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association’s third annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta on Sunday, Aug. 11. The day will starts with a skipper meeting at 12:30 PM, followed by sailing at 1. 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 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.reidsaccofoundation.org.
 
 
 
This week at KBIA
 
TWEEN NIGHT: Maine Rock Gym, Portland, 5:30 to 9 PM Tuesday. $24.
 
MOVIE NIGHT:“The Emperor’s New Groove,” Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7. (for ages 4-10; Snack Shack will be open!) * Due to overwhelming popularity, Movie Night will now be limited to 55 participants; therefore, pre-registration is suggested. Please be prepared to be turned away if the maximum has been met when you arrive.*
 
TEEN NIGHT: Mini Golf (Wonder Mountain, Wells) & Ice Cream (Big Daddy’s, Wells); 7 to 9 PM Thursday. $24.
 
Please pre-register for all events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and admission fees.
 
 
Please visit our website at www.kbia.net.

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July 22, 20130

July 22 / weekly newsletter

News from the Beach
July 22, 2013
Sailing along this summer
 
Dear
 
Glass half-full of half-empty? Now beginning our fifth of eight weeks at the beach, we ask ourselves the same question: Half over or half a season left to enjoy? We have had a great summer so far — so many summer memories in the making, new experiences, new accomplishments — and we trust you and your children have too. But what else do the kids want to do this summer? Now that they have had the chance to check everything out here, ask them what else they may want to try this summer. Be sure to revisit our 2013 Registration Guide to see everything we have to offer (or check it out here). That’s more than 50 offerings in total. Whatever you choose, we hope to see you back at the beach soon!
 
 
  
KBIA to host MIRC sailing competition this Wednesday
 
 
On Wednesday afternoon, between 11 AM and 3 PM, sailors from around the region will be racing local waters in a competitive MIRC regatta. KBIA Waterfront Director Nils Reuterdahl says the boats on the race course should be visible from the new Mother’s Beach playground during that time for all to see. This is the first time in at least five years that KBIA has the hosting honors. Around 3 PM, trophies will be awarded to the top teams, followed by a cookout for the sailors. The MIRC is a traditional regatta that is open to a group of New England sailing schools to promote healthy competition and allows the young sailors to travel to other clubs and meet new friends while showing off their talents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 on the plaques, forever part of our KBIA history. This year’s July award-winners include:
 
• Nick Reszetnik for the Friendship Cup for waterfront.
• Gwennie Walier for the Sisters G&V Art Award for the arts.
• Razz Oppenheimer for the Feldman Award for the arts.
• Natasha Bucheit for the Comelia C. Smith Swimming Award for staff.
• Kathleen Kelley for Griswald Cup for tennis teaching.
 
 
 
‘Paint the Beach’ set for Aug. 3 
 
Regional artists have been busy painting the coastal landscape, architecture and surrounding beauty for the second annual “Paint the Beach” art show and sale. Some 80 to 100 works of art in various mediums will be on sale next Saturday, Aug. 3.
 
Sponsored by both KBIA and Heartwood College of Art, show hours are 4 to 6 p.m. under the tent at KBIA. Wine and light fare will be served; admission is free.
All unframed pieces will sell for $400. Both nonprofit organizations, KBIA and Heartwood College of Art will both receive a portion of the proceeds.
 
 
 
CITs take on the ropes course
 
All Counselors in Training are invited to attend a special day at the Maine Ropes Course on Tuesday, July 30. Teens will depart from KBIA at 9 AM and return at 3:30 PM.
 
CIT Coordinator Maureen McEnaney will lead this trip that promotes “FOCUS Through Adventure” and helps teens develop team building and communication skills. All skill levels are welcome to attend, and teens should bring their own lunch and wear comfortable clothing. Please preregister by e-mailing Maureen or contacting the KBIA office (967-2180).
 
All CITs enrolled in any of our CIT classes this summer are welcome to attend free of charge.

 

 
 
 
Find us on Facebook!
 
Can’t get enough of KBIA? Follow us on Facebook, too. We have an active group for which we post daily updates and photos galleries as well. Feel free to share our pics and tag yourself, should you so choose! And if you have photos and/or stories to share on Facebook and other KBIA communications, please send to Communications Coordinator Laura Smith.
 
 
 
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Laser Tag at the Beach
Join us this Tuesday
 
 
Back by popular demand, we will once again host G-Force Laser Tag at the beach on Tuesday, July 23! This will be a combined Teen/Tween Night (tweens vs. tweens, perhaps?) and we will need at least 30 pre-registered participants to make this possible. Cost is $24. We will also need volunteers to help set up the course at 4 p.m. (we will provide dinner for all volunteers!)
 
 
 
This week at KBIA
 
TWEEN NIGHT: G-Force Laser Tag, Mother’s Beach, 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $24.
MOVIE NIGHT: “Finding Nemo,” Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7.
TEEN NIGHT: G-Force Laser Tag, Mother’s Beach, 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $24.*
* Please note change of regular day for Teen Night.
 
OPEN SAIL: 1 to 5 PM Saturday, and 2 to 5 PM Sunday; free and open to members.
 
Please pre-register for all events at the office so we may accurately plan for transportation and admission fees; families may pay at the door for Movie Night.
 
Please visit our website at www.kbia.net.
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July 18, 20130

July 15 / weekly newsletter

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News from the Beach
July 15, 2013
What is KBIA to you?
 
Dear
 
KBIA is a 103-year-old summer enrichment and recreational program serving children ages 3 to 17. But what is KBIA to you? To local residents, KBIA is the new playground at the beach. KBIA is also summer friends. For others, KBIA is a road race or a cove swim. To visitors, KBIA is sanity during a week’s vacation at the beach. (KBIA is also that babysitter you found at the last moment). KBIA is that mom friend you met while your kids were taking swim lessons, which turned into a dinner playdate with her family.  night by the cove at our annual Seaside Celebration (coming up Saturday) or winning the class ribbon and wedges (also Saturday). Through the years we have found KBIA is many different things to many our different members. What does it mean to you? Please share your “KBIA is” story with us! 
 
 
 
Please join us Saturday
July Watersports/BBQ/Awards, followed by Seaside Celebration
 
Please join us at KBIA this Saturday, July 20, 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:
 
9:00 AM:  3- to 4-year-olds
9:30 AM:  5- to 6-year-olds
10:00 AM: 7- to 8-year-olds
10:30 AM: 9- to 10-year-olds
11:00 AM: 11 and older
 
At noon, KBIA volunteers will serve up a barbecue lunch (hot dogs and hamburgers, lemonade, iced tea, chips and cake.)
 
At 1 PM, we will begin the awards portion of the day, handing out various KBIA “wedges” and traditional KBIA honors.
 
Be sure to check next week’s e-newsletter for a list of the winners!
 
From 6 to 8 PM, please join us on the KBIA lawn for our sixth annual Seaside Celebration. In honor of our “older” members of this KBIA community (21 and older, please), we will be serving up cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres by the shore. Please come celebrate the summer with us. We kindly ask you RSVP by Wednesday, July 17; please email [email protected] or call the office at 967-2180.
 
 
 
 
CLYNK for KBIA
 
CLYNK is yet another way to help preserve our beach 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.
CLYNK is a Maine recycling company with an innovative bottle redemption system offered exclusively in Hannaford supermarkets in Maine. CLYNK’s mission is to make recycling easier, to offer educational resources focused on recycling and to show customers how their personal recycling positively impacts our environment. 
 
 
 
Is your CIT up for the challenge?
 
Counselor-in-Training coordinator Maureen McEnaney has arranged a special field trip for our youngest leaders. On Tuesday, July 30, our teens will head out for a day on the CIT Ropes Challenge Course at the Sweeyser campus in Saco. Teens should meet at 9 AM by the steps of Strong Cottage at KBIA, where they will return for pickup by 3:30 PM. All CITs enrolled in any week this summer is welcome and encouraged to attend. Intesreted participants may sign up in the office or by emailing Maureen.
 
 
 
This week at KBIA
 
TWEEN NIGHT: Pizza & Pool Party, KBIA, 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $24.
 
MOVIE NIGHT “Monsters, Inc.” at Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7.
 
TEEN NIGHT: Portland Sea Dogs vs. Reading Fightin’ Phils. $24.
 
COVE WALK: 3 to 5 PM Sunday, July 21, meeting at the steps of Strong Cottage at KBIA. $10 per family; open to the public.
 
OPEN SAIL/KAYAK: 9 AM to 1 PM Sunday, July 21; free and open to members.
 
Please pre-register for all events at the office so we may accurately order movie tickets for teens and transportation for tweens; families may pay at the door for Movie Night.
 
LOOKING AHEAD: Back by popular demand, we will once again host G-Force Laser Tag at the beach on Tuesday, July 23! This will be a combined Teen/Tween Night (tweens vs. tweens, perhaps?) and we will need at least 30 pre-registered participants to make this possible. We will also need volunteers to help set up the course at 4 p.m. (we will provide dinner for all volunteers!)
 
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July 8, 20130

July 8 / weekly newsletter

 

(For a PDF version of our July 8 newsletter, click here.)

We’re off and running

It’s always better at the beach! That’s what we at KBIA think anyway — even when it sprinkles. Today we begin Week 3, and so far this season we have had our share of wet weather. Many of our outdoor adventures are weather-dependent, and we have been forced to cancel a handful of classes because conditions were unsafe (such as thunder of lightening for outdoor activities). In such cases, our office staff makes every attempt to contact registered participants; they are also only a phone call away at (207) 967-2180. To learn  more about our cancellation policy,please see Page 26 in our 2013 Registration Guide.

 
Now, sunny thoughts for the rest of this week, please!
 
 
 
Record 346 runners turn out for 1K/5K Road Race
 
What a great day for a race! It was hot and hazy morning at the beach, but we still hosted a record 346 registered fun-runners and racers in our 22nd annual “Day at the Beach” kids fun run and 5K race. Thank you to our many volunteers who made it all possible (they seemed to like those new volunteer t-shirts!) as well as the many friends and family who turned out on the sidelines to cheer on the crowds. You helped us “Keep Calm and Run On!”
 
Following the race we enjoyed food and fellowship … and trophies! For complete results, click here . For a photo  gallery of the event, click here.
 
Like our course? Nicole’s Run, hosted on KBIA grounds and following our same 1K and 5K route, will be held Saturday, July 27. All funds raised will benefit Caring Unlimited domestic violence prevention programs, in memory of Kennebunk mother Nicole Oliver.
 
 
 
 
Join us for lap swim
 
The pool is the place to be for parents (and grandparents … or anyone over age 15) for some summer swimming. Our pool is open weekday mornings from 7 to 8 AM to adults for morning lap swim. Fee is $50 a week or $200 for the summer.
 
 
 
Lost and found
 
Missing a towel, goggles or that special lunchbox? You might want to check our gray box located outside of Smith House, which is the smaller of our two buildings.
 
 
 
KBIA store is open!
 
 
Need a new coffee mug? Check out our new diner-style mugs, complete with the KBIA logo and burgee, now available in the KBIA store. We have also stocked the shelves with new blue plastic cups. And did you know our KBIA store is complete with everything (sand toys, flip-flops, bathing caps and more) you need for a day at the beach? We also have logo hats, long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, fleeces, umbrellas, sweatshirts, sweatpants and more. The store, located next to the office in Strong Cottage, is open during  regular office hours.
 
 
 
This week at KBIA
 
TWEEN NIGHT: Bowling at Vacationland Bowling, Saco. 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $24.
 
MOVIE NIGHT: “Cars 2” at Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Thursday. $7.
 
TEEN NIGHT: Beach Games & Bonfire at Mother’s Beach, 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $24.
 
OPEN SAIL/KAYAK: 1 to 5 PM Saturday. Free and open to members.
Please pre-register for all events at the office so we may accurately plan for tween transportation and activities for teens; families may pay at the door for Movie Night.
 
LOOKING AHEAD: Back by popular demand, we will once again host G-Force Laser Tag at the beach on Tuesday, July 23! This will be a combined Teen/Tween Night (tweens vs. tweens, perhaps?) and we will need at least 30 pre-registered participants to make this possible. We will also need volunteers to help set up the course at 4 p.m. (we will provide dinner for all volunteers!)
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July 7, 20130

KBIA 5K Road Race Results

Thank you for running in our 22nd annual “A Day at the Beach” Road Race! We hosted a record number of runners this year (321) and we thank you for spending your morning with us. And the winners are … CLICK HERE!

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July 2, 20130

July 1 / weekly newsletter

 

Week 2 News from the Beach (Click here for PDF version)

 

Let Freedom Ring!

We will hold classes as usual on Thursday, July 4, and we hope that you will join the Kennebunk community in celebrating the holiday with fireworks over Kennebunk Beach after dark. They are set off between Gooch’s and Middle beaches, though they look great from Mother’s Beach and the KBIA area as well! Happy Independence Day from all of us at KBIA.

 

 

American pride on parade

To celebrate Independence Day in our own unique fashion, Nils and our Waterfront Staff will be decking out our fleet and leading a boat parade around the Cove and over by Mother’s Beach, as conditions permit. From the Cove, our “Gollywobblers” class (ages 7 and older) will lead the parade.

 Start time is yet to be determined  (watch our website and Facebook) All KBIA family and friends are invited to bring their own boats and join in the fun — or simply enjoy the “parade” from shore.

 

 

Road Race is Sunday; Volunteers needed

We are gearing up for this Sunday’s 22nd annual “Day at the Beach” 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run. Won’t you join us? Registration is still open (click here) and also at the registration desk on Sunday morning. The start and finish line is on Lord’s Point Road, and the course winds though the gorgeous neighborhoods around the beach, finishing along Ocean Avenue.

To successfully pull of this road race, we will need a host of volunteers. New this year, the first 25 volunteers will get a free gold “volunteer” tech shirt as our thank you to you. We can’t do it without you. All we ask is two hours of your time.. No experience is necessary, and as they say, many hands make light (and happy) work! Please email Maureen McEnaney at [email protected]  to volunteer!

 

 

Just another perk of membership: Open Swims!

Twice a day we open up the pool for supervised open swims. All children ages 4 and older, enrolled in other KBIA classes that week, may participate. Please join us between 12 and 12:30 PM and then again between 3:30 and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Cannonball!

 

 

Got bathrooms? (or just a changing room?)

Need a bathroom break? Two public restrooms are located behind Smith House. If all you need is a place to change into your bathring suit, please use one of the four family-sized changing rooms located in the back of the white Adventures Tent.

 

Friendly reminders

Any unattended vehicle parked in the drop-off/pick-up zones in front of the pool area may be ticketed by Kennebunk police. Two years ago we created the new zone to ease transition from car to campus, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping us move traffic along in that section. Longer-term parking is available along the fence or at the beach with a Town of Kennebunk beach sticker.

When dropping off your child, please advise the instructor who will pick him/her up. If a child arrives on his/her own, we will release the child on their own at the end of class. For bundled classes, counselors will relay pick-up/drop-off information to the pick-up counselor. 

 

This week  at KBIA

TWEEN NIGHT: Mini Golf at Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Big Daddy’s ice cream, Wells. 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $22.

MOVIE NIGHT: “Tinkerbelle and the Great Fairy Rescue” at Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7.

TEEN NIGHT*: Mini Golf at Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Big Daddy’s ice cream, Wells. 6 to 8 PM
Tuesday. $22.

OPEN SAIL/KAYAK: 9 AM to 1 PM Saturday. Free and open to members.

* Please note Teen Night will be held Tuesday this week because of the July 4 holiday. Register for all events at the office or pay at the door for Movie Night.

 

 

 

Sister V
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June 28, 20130

Sister V passes

 
Sister V
 
We remember Sister V
 
 
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that KBIA’s beloved and longtime art teacher Sister Marie Vincent died on Saturday morning, June 8. Sister Gerold was by her side.  
 
Sisters V & G built the art department at KBIA and taught several generations of children here. Sister Vincent — affectionately known as Sister V — will be forever remembered in art circles in the Kennebunk area, and her spirit and legacy will live in on the hundreds of children she taught in more than 25 years at KBIA.
 
Our deepest sympathy goes to Sister G. She is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 

 

Read all about Sister V’s art career in this Baltimore Sun article

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June 28, 20130

June 24 / weekly newsletter

 

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Welcome summer!

Welcome back to the Beach! We’re thrilled you’re along for the ride this summer. We have had a great opening week so far, welcoming new faces and welcoming back the familiar as well, and we’re excited for more fun under the sun at KBIA. If you didn’t get a chance to join us last Sunday for a celebratory swing at our playground grand opening, please check it out and enjoy this new gift to our community. We encourage you to read on about some of the fun things we have planned this season, and join us when you can! See you at the Beach.

 

Play on! KBIA opens playground in grand fashion

As we came together to raise funds, and as we did to build it, KBIA and our greater community gathered together Sunday to ceremoniously open the new KBIA Playground at Mother’s Beach.

After Executive Director Martin Lodish offered his thanks — to donors, volunteers, staff, the Town of Kennebunk, Steve Dibble, Andrew Rimmer, Bowley Builders, George Burr & Son, and Richard Roy Masonry as well as Bennett’s, the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, Dunkin’ Donuts, Sysco and Kellogg, and Hannaford Kennebunk — Kennebunk Selectman and KBIA neighbor William Ward cut the ribbon, assisted by Kennebunk- Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce representatives Suzanne McKechnie and Stephanie Kelley.

So named the Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association, it has always been KBIA’s mission to improve the beach and our community’s experience there. As this project comes to a close, proudly we say, “mission accomplished!”

 

This week at KBIA

　

TWEEN NIGHT: Magician Norman NG at the Kennebunk Free Library, followed by ice cream at Dairy Queen, 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. $22.

MOVIE NIGHT: “Peter Pan” at Smith House, 7 to 9 PM Wednesday. $7.

TEEN NIGHT: “Welcome Back BBQ” food and beach games, 7 to 9 PM Thursday. $22.

 Please register for all events at the office; or pay at the door for Movie Night.

 

CLYNK for KBIA

CLYNK is yet another way to help preserve our earth 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.

CLYNK is a Maine recycling company with an innovative bottle redemption system offered exclusively in Hannaford supermarkets in Maine. CLYNK’s mission is to make recycling easier, to offer educational resources focused on recycling and to show customers how their personal recycling positively impacts our environment.

 

Just another perk of membership: Open sail/kayak weekends!

We invite members of all ages to enjoy KBIA’s spectacular waterfront during our scheduled “Open Sail” sessions, which are available to all KBIA members (parents, grandparents and children) who would like to independently enjoy the Cove in one of KBIA’s sailboats or kayaks. Previous sailing and kayaking experience is required, as well as a life jacket and closed-toe water shoes.

Saturday, June 29………………………………………. 2 to 5 PM

Saturday, July 6…………………………………………. 9 AM to 1  PM

Saturday, July 13……………………………………….. 1 to 5 PM

Sunday, July 14…………………………………………. 2 to 5 PM

Sunday, July 21…………………………………………. 9 AM to 1 PM

Saturday, July 27……………………………………….. 1 to 5 PM

Sunday, July 28…………………………………………. 2 to 5 PM

Saturday, August 3…………………………………….. 9 AM to 12 PM

Saturday, August 10…………………………………… 12 to 5 AM

Sunday, August 11…………………………………….. 1 to 5 PM

 

Explore the Cove on guided walk

This summer’s first Cove Walk will be held Sunday. Families are invited to come explore the majestic Cove at low tide with our guide and see what natural treasures you will find! Cost is $10 per family; please register at the office prior to the walk.

 

Sunday, June 30 … 11 AM to 1 PM

Sunday, July 21 … 3 to 5 PM

Saturday, Aug. 3 … 2 to 4 PM