Ninety cakes, 90 cards, 90 years (Kennebunkport, ME - June 12, 2014)

from Local Media (Maine) and www.kporthistory.org : It will be a celebration full of 90s as the community gathers next week to celebrate President George H.W. Bush's milestone birthday. A party will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 12,2014 the former president's birthday, at White Columns and The First Families Museum with a "90 for the 90th cake baking contest," the creation of a happy birthday sing-a-long video, and birthday card decorating. The event is free and open to the public. "Ninety cakes, 90 cards, 90 years," said Kathy Malloy, who is chairing the birthday party committee for the Kennebunkport Historical Society. "It's just a way to celebrate his birthday and say thank you to him for all that he's done for our country and our town." Community members are invited to bring a cake to the celebration, either to be judged in the competition, or just for fun. If you would like to have a cake judged, visit kporthistory.org for an entry form. Cakes not wanting to be judged are also welcome and should be dropped off at White Columns between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 12, 2014. The cake judges include a surprise member of the Bush family, the White Barn Inn's Grand Relais Chef Jonathan Cartwright, Sous Chef Derek Bisonnette, and Pastry Chef Gabrielle Cote. President Bush will receive the winning cake, Malloy said. Art supplies will be provided for birthday card decorating, though those who wish should feel free to bring a card as well. All cards will be delivered to Walker's Point, Maine after the party.