We welcome community groups to list their special events in Calendar.

Items should be submitted two weeks in advance. Send them to: Calendar Editor, The Times Record, P.O. Box 10, Brunswick, ME 04011; by fax, 721-3151; or e-mail [email protected]

Wed/11

Blood drive

• American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

• Current Events Forum, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; sponsored by Midcoast Senior College; moderator to facilitate topics ranging from local, national and international; free.
• Free Tax-Aide, 3:30-7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-5242 x510. By appointment.
• Young green thumbs: “Stupendous Soil Science,” 4-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; for ages 6-11; sponsored by Local Food collaborative and led by Becky Kolak; agricultural themed activities, discussion and crafts; free; 442-8400 or www.KennebecEstuary.org.
• Eager Beaver Knitters, 6-8:30 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, 37 Cotton Road, Lisbon; bring own materials; Verla Brooks 353-9075 or [email protected].
• PFL Book Group: discussing Tatiana deRosnay’s “Sarah’s Key,” 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; next month, May 9: Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken”; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Lisbon Historical Society Antiques Night: Show and Tell, 7 p.m., MTM Center, 18 School St., Lisbon; refreshments; 353-9962.
• Sagadahoc Beekeeper Association, 7 p.m., Topsham Grange Hall, 4 Pleasant St.; guest: Anthony Jadczak, apiarist and bee inspector; free; 729-8568.

Performances

• The james Carter organ trio, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.

Talks-Workshops

• The Appropraite Use of Pesticides and Alternatives for a safe environment, noon, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; sponsored by Topsham Garden Club; free; 729-1295 or www.MaineGardenClubs.org/Topsham.html.
• Poverty in Peru’s Highland Region: Is There a Technical Solution, by Adam Ureneck, noon, Banister Hall, Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4287.
• Town Matters series: Steven Levesque discussion redevelopment of former Brunswick Naval Air Station, 3:30 p.m., Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick; 729-8033.
• American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation, by Michael Kazin, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, 34 Bedford St., Portland; free; 407-2884.
• Workshop on library’s website features, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Milton Bradley and the Checkered Game of Life, 6:30 p.m., Maine State Museum, Augusta; free; 287-2301 or www.MaineStateMuseum.org.
• Revolutionary doctors: How Venezuela and Cuba are changing the world’s conception of health care, by Steve Brouwer, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; sponsored by Let Cuba Live and Maine Peace Council; 743-2183.
• Conversation between artist Lesley Vance and professor Mark Wethli, 7 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3743.
• Protecting Maine’s land, 7 p.m., Maine Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth; co-sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club; 781-2330 or programs@MaineAudubon,org.

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Thu/12

Blood drive

• American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

• Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
• Guided bird walk, 7 a.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth; meet at environmetal center; $8, $5 members; bring binoculars and field guides; 781-2330 or [email protected].
• Mid coast hospital spring used book sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital café conference room, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick; proceeds benefit local scholarships; 373-6015 or [email protected].
• Free Tax-Aide, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Brunswick; 725-1727. By appointment, walkins accepted.
• Garage sale to benefit Loaves and Fishes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 61 Lisbon Road, Sabattus; Ellie 577-9364.
• Children’s storytime and seed planting, 10 a.m., Shift Sustainable Home Goods, 56 Maine St., Brunswick; read “Uno’s Garden,” by Graeme Base, free, but register 729-4050 or [email protected].
• Free Tax-Aide, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St.; 443-5141. No appointment needed.
• Laughing club for everyone, 10:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $2; 729-0475.
• Time for Twos, 10:30-11 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; short stories, songs and puppets; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Free Tax-Aide, 12:30-4 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; 729-0757. By appointment.
• Home School Time, 1-2 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Summer camp fair, 4:30-7 p.m., Bath Parks and Recreation gym, Donald Small School, 4 Sheridan Road; more than 25 camps; 443-8360.
• Line dancing, beginners 6 p.m., intermediate/advanced 7:15 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; $20 per month; register 729-0757; questions Janice LcLaughlin 729-6945.
• Cheverus High School Admissions Night, 6 p.m., 267 Ocean Ave., Portland; 774-6238 x35 or www.Cheverus.org.
• Dreamland Theater: “Singin’ in the Rain,” 6:30 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath; $5, concessions $1, bring own picnic; short films and documentaries prior to main feature; 522-1018 or www.sagadahocpreservation.org.
• Film: “Poster Girl,” screening and discussion with producer Mitchell Block, 7:30 p.m., Moulton Union, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3552.

Performances

• USM Youth Ensembles spring instrumental concert, 7 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland; $6, $3 students, seniors; 780-5555 or www.usm.maine.edu/music.
• Staged reading: “Uncle Vanya,” a production of Heartwood Theater Company, 7 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, Main St., Damariscotta; $8, $5 students; 563-1373 or www.HeartwoodTheater.org.
• Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, a musical, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; pay-what-you-can; 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
• Vivid Motion presents “Eclipse,” 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland; $12, $6 under 13; 450-6350 or www.VividMotion.org. Also Friday.
• Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; [email protected].

Talks-Workshops

• Private collecting in the age of museums, by Andrew McClellan, 4:30 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3064.
• Architalx Lecture series: Making, by Stuart Wood, 6 p.m. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square; $8 online, $10 at door; www.architalx.org.
• Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable series: Robert May — The Lemmon Slave Case, A Second Dred Scott Decision, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.

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Fri/13

Miscellaneous

• Mid coast hospital spring used book sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital café conference room, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick; proceeds benefit local scholarships; 373-6015 or [email protected].
• Garage sales to benefit Loaves and Fishes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 61 Lisbon Road, Sabattus; Ellie 577-9364.
• Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories, songs, puppets and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Chess club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 7-11; led by Nathaniel Rines; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Cele Soirée live and silent auction, benefits Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, 6:30-10:30 p.m., The Portland Co., 58 Fore St., Portland; limited admission preview 5:30-6:30 p.m.; international hors d’ouevres, live world music; $60 limited admission preview, $35 general admission advance, $40 at door, 12 and under free; www.ilapmaine.org/celesoiree.html.

Performances

• Round top coffee house, with featured guest: Truth About Daisies, 6:45 p.m., Damariscotta River Association’s Round Top Farm, Route 1B, Damariscotta; open mic 6:45-8:15 p.m., featured act 8:30-9:30 p.m.; $6, $3 seniors, under 12 free; 677-2354 or 563-1393.
• Klavierfest concert: artist in residence George Lopez, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; $20 preregister (inlcudes April14 events); 725-3747.
• Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, a musical, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; $19, $15 seniors and students; 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
• Bob Webb and Dave Peloquin: A Celebration of Woody Guthrie, 7:30 p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane; $10, $6 students and children, free under 8; refreshments; 389-1770.
• The Vagina Monolgues: Until the Violence Stops in Victory and Joy, 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St., Bath; $15; 442-8455 or www.ChocolateChurchArts.org.
• USM Graduate showcase, 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine of Music, Gorham; free; 780-5555 or www.USM.Maine.edu/music.
• Kris Delmhorst, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $15 advance, $18 at door; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
• Conspirator, featuring members of The Disco Biscuits with The Indobox and Of the Trees, 9 p.m., Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland; $15 advanced, $20 at door, $30 VIP; www.PortCityMusicHall.com or 899-4990 x302.

Public Meals

• Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.

Talks-Workshops

• Somalis in Maine Readers Theatre, by Kim Huisman, Mazie Hough, Carol Toner and Kristin Langellier, authors of “Somalis in Maine,” 12:30 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4287.

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Sat/14

Blood drive

• Rowe School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Yarmouth; 1-800-REDCROSS or redcrossblood.org.

Miscellaneous

• Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: Scarborough Marsh, meets at Bath CVS 7 a.m. or Brunswick Hannaford 7:20 a.m. to carpool; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Maurice Dauphin 389-2585.
• Free Tax-Aide, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bath Area Senior Center, 45 Floral St.; 443-4937. No appointment needed.
• Wabanaki arts festival: Artisans, basket makers, drum group and traditional music celebrating Wabanaki culture, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Smith Union, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3375.
• Pine Tree Camp information session, 10-11:30 a.m., 71 US Route 1, Scarborough; RSVP 443-3341 or www.PineTreeSociety.org.
• Garage sales to benefit Loaves and Fishes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 766 Lisbon Road, Sabattus; Ellie 577-9364.
• Artists reception, for third annual juried photo exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Crooker Gallery, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; live music, refreshments; 725-1727.
• Dragon’s Eye ventures: Mythical Expeditions for Mavens of Mystery open house, 1-4:30 p.m., Smith Union, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; live role-playing mysteries summer program for ages 10-12; free open house, $40 optional mini adventure; 350-5926 or www.DragonsEyeVentures.com.

Performances

• Klavierfest: All-day workshops, master classes and concert, 8 a.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; $20, preregister 725-3747.
• Maine Squeeze Acordian ensemble, 11 a.m., Maine State Museum, Augusta; free; 287-2301 or www.MaineStateMuseum.org.
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 4 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland; $8-$9; 828-1234×247 or www.KiteTails.org.
• Decompression Chamber Music Festival 4: Samuel Barber’s quartet, Op. 11, 6 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $12 advance, $15 at door; 761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.
• Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, a musical, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; $19, $15 seniors and students; 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
• Vivid Motion presents “Eclipse,” 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland; $12, $6 under 13; 450-6350 or www.VividMotion.org.
• 2nd annual Umblefest featuring Hot Buttered Rum, with Saccarrappa Boys, Acoustic Flight Test, Tricky Britches, 8 p.m., Empie Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland; $13 advance, $16 at door, ages 21+; bluegrass music begins 6:30 p.m.; www.PortlandEmpire.com.
• New York Funk Exchange, 8 p.m., The Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; ages 21+; $7; FrancoCenter.org.
• 35th annual honors recital, 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine of Music, Gorham; free, but reservations suggested; 780-5555 or www.USM.Maine.edu/music.
• The Farewell Drifters, 8 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.; $15 advance, $18 at door; 633-5159 or www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com; www.farewelldrifters.com.

Public Meals

• Bean Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Woolwich Grange, $7, $ under 12; 443-6505.
• Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Masonic Lodge; also chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies; $7.50, $4 ages 5-12, free under 5.
• Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; $7, $4 ages 5-12, 5 and under free, $20 family max; 737-4735.
• Public Supper, 5 and 6 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport; 3 kinds of beans, chop suey, cole slaw, rolls, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, desserts; $8, $4 for children; 865-6022.
• Bean and Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick; $8, $4 ages 6-12, free 5 and under; reservations 725-2185.
• Benefit Spaghetti dfinner, 5-7 p.m., Bath Elks Lodge; $5; door prizes, dancing, singing, silent auction; to benefit Universal Dance Crew trip to finals in Rhode Island.
• Benefit supper for Homeless Animal Rescue Team, 5 and 7 p.m., Stone’s Café and Bakery, 424 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth; choice of 3 entrees; $20 advance; 846-3038 or www.HARTofMe.com.

Talks-Workshops

• Top Bar Beekeeping 101, with Christy Hemenway, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Shelter Institute, 873 Route 1, Woolwich; $200; continues April 15; register 449-1121 or www.GoldStarHoneyBees.com; 442-7938 or www.ShelterInstitute.com.
• All-Species Parade puppet-making workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick; free; sponsored by Arts Are Elementary and Spindleworks; 725-1232 or www.AllSpeciesParade.org; www.ArtsAreElementary.org.
• Maine Deepwater Shipmaster’s Family life, illustrated lecture by Nathan Lipfert, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; refreshments and brief Bath Historical Society meeting at 10 a.m.; free; 443-5141 x18 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Birth of The American Sports Car Culture, by Richard Knudson, 1:30 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum; free; part of museum’s Winter Education Series; 594-4418 or www.OwlsHead.org.

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Sun/15

Miscellaneous

• FoodCycle bike ride, 9 a.m.-noon, meet at Bowdoinham boat launch then ride 6 miles to Six River Farm; sponsored by Local Farms-Local Food; register 442-8400 or www.KennebecEstuary.org.
• Bath antiques show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Rd.; 45 dealers; $4, $3.50 with announcement; PT Promotions 443-8983.
• Pejepscot genealogy society, 2 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 833-7371 or www.EarlyMaine.org.
• Steamer dig, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport; bring mud sneakers or boots, rubber gloves, bucket, clam hoe or spading fork; free with park admission, $1 ages 5-11, $3 ages 12-64, free under 5 and over 65; begin at benches by second parking lot; 865-4465.

Performances

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 1 and 4 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland; $8-$9; 828-1234×247 or www.KiteTails.org.
• Bowdoin College Concert Band: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, 2 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.
• Portland String Quartet with pianist Laura Kargul, 2 p.m., Williston-Immanuel Church, 156 High St., Portland; 1 p.m. preconcert talk; $22, $20 seniors, students free; 761-1522 or www.larksociety.org.
• USM Opera Workshop performance, 2 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine of Music, Gorham; $6, $3 students, seniors, employees, alumni; 780-5555 or www.USM.Maine.edu/music.
• Vivid Motion presents “Eclipse,” 2 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland; $12, $6 under 13; 450-6350 or www.VividMotion.org.
• Portland Symphony Orchestra Sunday Classical, 2:30 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland; preconcert conversation 1:15 p.m. in rehearsal hall; post concert Q&A; $20-$70; 842-0800 or www.PortTix.com.

Public Meals

• Breakfast Buffet, 7:30-10 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath; features eggs to order, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, french toast, homefries, juice, biscuits, gravy, muffins; $6, $3 under 12, $15 family; 443-6015.

Talks-Workshops

• We Sail at Six: The Titanic, 6 p.m., Wescustogo Hall, Route 115, North Yarmouth; 846-4379.

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Mon/16

Blood drive

• Lost Valley Ski Resort, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Auburn; 1-800-REDCROSS or redcrossblood.org.
• American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

• Vacation dance workshop, 9-10 a.m., Brunswick School of Dance, 9 Cumberland St.; ages 4-6; $50 Monday to Friday; different theme each day; [email protected].
• Free Tax-Aide, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bath Area Senior Center, 45 Floral St.; 443-4937. No appointment needed.
• Game Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; 729-0475.
• Free Tax-Aide, noon-3:30 p.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; 729-0475. By appointment.
• Craft Meetup, for knitters, beaders, weavers, quilters, rug hookers, etc.; bring project to work on or share, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-5242 x510.

Talks-Workshops

• Korean Literature panel discussion, 4:30 p.m., Massachusetts Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3552.
• Debating the Modfern Islamic Rules fo War, by Andrew March, 4:30 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3465.
• Rachel carson in My Life: Memories and Meaning, by Martha Freeman, 5:30 p.m., Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland; free; 228-8450.

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Tue/17

Blood drive

• American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

• Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
• Free Tax-Aide, 8:30 a.m.-noon, People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; 729-0757. By appointment.
• Free Tax-Aide, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St.; 443-5141. No appointment needed.
• Tuesdays with Jessica, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories and crafts for young ones, with Jessica Mahnke; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Free Game Day, noon-3 p.m., Richmond Senior Citizen’s Group, 164 Pleasant St.; starts with lunch, followed by variety of games; transportation or more info, Barbara Barter 737-2190.
• Knitting Circle ‘Crafternoons,’ 3:30-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; age 7 to adult; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
• Lego League, for ages 7 and older, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 6 and older; bring own Legos and snack; led by Matt Boyle; 443-5141 x17.
• Open community square dance, 6 p.m., Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick; instruction and refreshments; $2 community dance, $4 whole night; 6-7 p.m. community/students level; 7-8:30 p.m. students/mainstream level; 8:30-9 p.m. plus level; Polly Harris 373-1778.
• Dreamland Theater: “Fresh,” 7 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath; Chris Cabot to lead discussion about local farms and food; $5; in partnership with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust; 442-8400 or www.KennebecEstuary.org.

Public Meals

• Neighborhood cafe, free meal, 5:30-7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath; also open mic to share music, thoughts, poetry and stories; free; [email protected].

Talks-Workshops

• The Poetry of Kaballah, the Kabbalah of Poetry: Ruminations and a Reading, by Peter Cole, 7:30 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 725-3139.

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