CAPE ELIZABETH / SOUTH PORTLAND

Children’s juggling program

Henry Lappen, a mime and juggler from Amherst, Mass., is presenting two children’s programs on Wednesday at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth and the South Portland Public Library.

Lappen will present “A Passion for Birds,” at 1 p.m. in Cape Elizabeth.

At 4 p.m. in South Portland Lappen will perform as Henry the Juggler.

For more information go to www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org or www.southportlandlibrary.com.

PORTLAND

Trek Across Maine talk

The American Lung Association is holding an informational meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Gritty McDuff’s on Fore Street to talk about the Trek Across Maine cycling event.

This year’s 180-mile trek is scheduled for the weekend of June 15.

For more information, call 1-888-241-6566.

Financial workshop

Joanna Murphy, of New England Credit Consultants, will present a workshop about taking charge of your finances through separation, divorce and remarriage from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at Kids First Center, 222 St. John St.

The workshop is free, but space is limited.

Women’s wellness clinic

There will be a woman’s wellness clinic from 9 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Monday at Birth Roots, 101 State St., Portland.

The clinics will be offered by local Certified Professional Midwives and midwifery students.

For an appointment or more information, call 647-5968.

SANFORD

Open house at Cancer Care

The Cancer Care Center of York County will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon today at 27 Industrial Ave.

The open house will provide cancer survivors, family and friends with information about resources available for local residents.

For more information, call 459-1606 or go to cancercareyorkcounty.org.

SCARBOROUGH

Activities at the library

The Scarborough Public Library is offering a program, “Pajamarama” story time for children ages 4 and up at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A puppet theater story time program for kids up to 7 years old will be presented at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The library is also hosting a teen open house from noon to 3 p.m. Friday with Wii games, duct tape crafts, team board games and a selection of great books to check out.

For more information, call 883-4723 or go to www.library.scarborough.me.us.

SOUTH PORTLAND

Grief support group

VNA Home Health & Hospice is offering a six-week grief support group, held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 27 through April 2 at 50 Foden Road.

The group is for adults grieving the death of a loved one.

To sign up, or for more information, call 400-8714.

Cancer support workshop

Dawn Stratton, a counselor and cancer survivor, will give a talk, “Losses from Cancer: Losing the Old You,”

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St.

For more information, go to www.cancercommunitycenter.org

BRUNSWICK

Gardening workshop

The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is offering a series of workshops on vegetable gardening.

The workshops, held from 2 to3:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., is aimed at beginning and novice gardeners although gardeners of all levels will find the workshops valuable.

Additional workshops will be held March 11, 25 and April 1.

For more information, call 798-5899.

AUBURN

Library hosts farmers market

Auburn Public Library will hold its 3rd annual farmers market from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the library, 49 Spring St.

There will be 17 vendors and live music by the Peterson Project. The event will also feature crafts for children.

KENNEBUNK

Museum workshop for kids

The Brick Store Museum’s annual February vacation workshop will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 117 Main St.

This year’s topic is the Civil War. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $25, which includes food and supplies. Participants must bring their own lunches. Registration forms are available at brickstoremuseum.org or by calling 985-4802. 

Free events at library

The Kennebunk Free Library is hosting a variety of events this week for kids during school vacation.

The library will offer Yoga Buddies and Wii sports games for kids ages 3 to 5-years-old, a food “Fear Factor” program for teens and a teen gaming program.

For more information about the programs being offered, go to www.kennebunklibrary.org. 

LEWISTON

Hospice volunteer training

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is seeking individuals interested in volunteering to help home care patients and their families.

The volunteer opportunities include visiting, grocery shopping, transportation, office and hospice house greeters.

The training class will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave.

For more information, call 777-7740.

Pest management workshop

A pest management workshop will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Ramada Inn on Pleasant Street.

This workshop is open to all farmers interested in taking the pesticide exam and offers four credits.

The cost is $15 per person. To sign up, call 753-9400.

 

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