On Friday, May 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Feed Our Scholars Backpack Initiative will hold a fundraising paint party in St. Philip’s church hall, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. For the very reasonable charge of $25, all art materials are provided by Sue Begin of Augusta’s Cre8tive Events. Also included in the price will be a delectable array of home baked desserts and non-alcoholic beverages to help energize those creative impulses.

Begin will be guiding attendees as people dob and dab their way to producing a lovely spring painting of lupines to take away, possibly for a Mother’s Day gift, or to proudly display in one’s home. This event is open to all ages, and no painting experience or expertise is necessary; Begin helps all have an enjoyable experience.

To add to the fun, troubadour for many of Feed Our Scholars’ events, Matt O’Donnell, will again be strumming as the paint flies onto the canvases. Who knows? Maybe he’ll be inspired to put down his guitar and pick up a paintbrush himself! Time will tell.

Feed Our Scholars provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare weekend meals to chronically hungry children attending Wiscasset schools, continuing support during the summer for those taking part in the area’s summer feeding program.

Space is limited for the paint party. While people are able to walk in the night of the event, for planning purposes, it is important to register for tickets ahead of time. It would be a shame to arrive only to find that there were no more canvases or paint.

Contact St. Philip’s Church at 882-7184, leaving a name, number of attendees and a return phone number for verification, or contact Sharman at 687-8258 or email her at pakngo@comcast.net.

And in September, plan to attend Feed Our Scholars and Parents In Education’s Touch-a-Truck event at Wiscasset Speedway on Sunday, the 16th. It’s sure to be a treat for all who are intrigued by vehicles small and large, speedy and slow, noisy and noisier!