Ballot issue discussions: Sunday, marijuana; Oct. 16, minimum wage; Oct. 23, education. Allen Avenue Unitarian Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland, a2u2.org

Brunswick Weekly Tibetan Meditation. Come and join us while we learn about the principles of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. $10 suggested donation. First Parish Church United Church of Christ, Brunswick, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Monday.

Prayer, Promises, Hope and Faith. St. Augustine Anglican Church continues its Bible Study series every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. 656 Route 1, Scarborough, where the parish shares worship space with the West Scarborough United Methodist Church. The group meets in the library, which is in the white building adjacent to the church.

Hallowell Buddhist Meditation. Learn the basic principles of Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy. This is not a religious class; all are welcome. Class will begin with a short lecture, followed by guided meditation, group discussion and more meditation. $8 suggested donation, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 20 Union St., Hallowell, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Film screening. The public is invited to a showing of “Sister Heart: the Story of an Indian Nun,” a 72-minute documentary film about Maher (“Mother’s Home”), a unique interfaith refuge for battered, at-risk women and children in India. $20, students $5. Maine College of Art, Osher Hall, 522 Congress St., Portland, darcy@turninglight.org, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Harvest Ball. Tenth annual Harvest Ball at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. $55 per person, $400 for a table of eight, $500 for a table of 10. portlanddiocese.org/harvestball, 6-11 p.m. Friday.

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