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Friday October 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Harpswell Dark Skies - Harpswell Dark Skies
Join us for a night of stargazing, education, and reveling under dark Harpswell skies. Harpswell Recreation and HHLT are partnering with Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) to provide a guided tour of October skies. Friday, October 24 at Mitchell Field. Program arrival starts at 6:00 PM and programs start at 6:30 PM with an introduction to dark skies, what people can do at home, and the citizen science of Globe at Night.  Once it is dark enough, SMA will provide views through a variety of telescopes as well as a laser-pointer tour of visible constellations. Dress warmly and please, only red-light flashlights. Participants do not need to stay for the entire program, but are welcome to stay and stargaze until 9 p.m. If you arrive when it is dark, please park behind the Administration Building (first brick building on the waterfront) so your headlights do not interfere with the stargazing. We are encouraging people to RSVP for this event for our record-keeping purposes, but feel free to come and bring friends even if you decide to join last minute.
 
Sunday October 26, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    2025 Community Swim Fall/Winter - MSAD 75 Resident Registration
Program is for MSAD 75 residents onlyThis Fall/Winter 2025 Session is 12 weeks:September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 19, 26November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30IMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space.There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).Participants must be ages 4 & up. NO swim diapers are allowed in the pool.When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card!Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Sunday November 2, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    2025 Community Swim Fall/Winter - MSAD 75 Resident Registration
Program is for MSAD 75 residents onlyThis Fall/Winter 2025 Session is 12 weeks:September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 19, 26November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30IMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space.There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).Participants must be ages 4 & up. NO swim diapers are allowed in the pool.When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card!Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Sunday November 9, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    2025 Community Swim Fall/Winter - MSAD 75 Resident Registration
Program is for MSAD 75 residents onlyThis Fall/Winter 2025 Session is 12 weeks:September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 19, 26November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30IMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space.There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).Participants must be ages 4 & up. NO swim diapers are allowed in the pool.When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card!Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Sunday November 16, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    2025 Community Swim Fall/Winter - MSAD 75 Resident Registration
Program is for MSAD 75 residents onlyThis Fall/Winter 2025 Session is 12 weeks:September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 19, 26November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30IMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space.There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).Participants must be ages 4 & up. NO swim diapers are allowed in the pool.When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card!Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Monday November 17, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Girls
Registrations period will open on 10/1/25 and close on 11/1/25 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Tuesday November 18, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Boys
Registrations period will open on 10/1/25 and close on 11/1/25 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Wednesday November 19, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Girls
Registrations period will open on 10/1/25 and close on 11/1/25 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Thursday November 20, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Boys
Registrations period will open on 10/1/25 and close on 11/1/25 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.