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Mon/30
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- Penney Memorial Church, 1-7 p.m., Augusta; 1-800-REDCROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Miscellaneous
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- Game Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; 729-0475.
- 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.
Tue/1
Blood drive
- Hyde School, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bath; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- 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.
- 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.
- Derby Lite rollerskating for fun and fitness for women, 5:30-7 p.m., Happy Wheels Skate Center, 331 Warren Ave., Portland; bring clean sneakers, water, skates provided;
- 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.
- 3rd annual summer film festival: Amelie (foreign with subtitles, 2001), 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 443-5141 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Performances
- Vocal jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine of Music, Gorham; $6, $3 students, seniors; 780-5555 or www.USM.Maine.edu/music.
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].
Wed/2
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Blood drive
- Sweetser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Brunswick; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Sew helpful: Apron Sewing Day, 9 a.m.-noon, The Morris Farm, 156 Gardiner Rd., Wiscasset; for children in Farms to School Project; simple patterns, materials provided; bring sewing machine; 882-4080.
- Self-guided story walk: “Scoot!” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., City Park, near Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; author Cathryn Falwell visits library 4 p.m.; free; 373-6585.
- Story Time for preschool children, 10:30 a.m., Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High St.,; includes storytelling and crafts; 882-7161.
- Book Babies, for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 20 minutes of rhyming stories, finger plays and song; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
- 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].
Performances
- Bowdoin College World Music Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.
Talks-Workshops
- Chats with Champions: Caitlin Shetterly, author of “Made for You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Finding Home,” 10 a.m., Skidompha Library Porter Meeting Hall, Damariscotta; 563-5513 or www.MaineCoastBookShop.com.
Thu/3
Blood drive
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- Edward Little High School, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Auburn; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- 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].
- 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.
- Home School Time, 1-2 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
Performances
- Noonday concerts, featuring Nicole Rabata and Wren Saunders, 12:15 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland; free; Portland Conservatory of Music 775-3356.
- Hello, Dolly!, a Midcoast Youth Theater production, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road; $12, $10 students/seniors; 751-2619 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244794.
- A Life in the Theatre, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; pay-what-you-can; (mature language); 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
- Bowdoin Chorus and Mozart mentors Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.
- Ottmar leibert, 7:30 and 9 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St., Bath; $35 advance, $40 at door; 442-8455 or www.ChocolateChurchArts.org.
- Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; [email protected].
Fri/4
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- 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.
- Swing Dance, music by Maine’s Swinging’ DJs, 7-11 p.m., Wescustogo Hall, 475 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth; beginners lessons 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m.; $8; 653-5012 or [email protected].
Performances
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- Day for Night, acoustic country concert, 5 p.m., 22 Park St., Lewiston; part of Bates College’s BatesDowntown series; 786-6135 or [email protected].
- First friday Rock ’N Bowl: an alternative venue for young musical artists, 6-9 p.m., Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder St., Portland; sponsored by Maine Academy of Moden Music; $5; 899-3433 or www.MaineAcademyOfModernMusic.org.
- Hello, Dolly!, a Midcoast Youth Theater production, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road; $12, $10 students/seniors; 751-2619 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244794.
- A Life in the Theatre, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; $19, $15 seniors and students; (mature language); 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
- Bowdoin Chorus and Mozart mentors Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.
- See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
- On Golden Pond, 7:30 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
- Breakers Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.; $10 advance, $15 at door; 633-5159 or www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com.
- Portland Playback Theater improvisational performance: Life-shaping moments, 7:30 p.m., CTN5, next to MECA, 516 Congress St..; $7; 671-9481 or www.PortlandPlayback.com.
Public Meals
- Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.
Sat/5
Blood drive
- Mason Village 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bowdoinham; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- American Red Cross Donor Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Contradance, 8 p.m., Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Road; bring nonstreet shoes to dance; 7:15 p.m., dance instruction-review; dessert potluck at 9:45 p.m.; $10, $7 under 21, $5 ages 5-12, under 5 free; 582-6378 or 756-2201.
- Car wash and bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spare Time Recreation, Brunswick; benefits Odyssey of the Mind team’s trip to OM World Finals; Heidi Barber 837-8757.
Performances
- Bowdoin Chamber Choir, 3 p.m., Bowdoin Chapel, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; free; 798-4141.
- Hello, Dolly!, a Midcoast Youth Theater production, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road; $12, $10 students/seniors; 751-2619 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244794.
- A Life in the Theatre, 7:30 p.m., The Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St., Freeport; $19, $15 seniors and students; (mature language); 865-5505 or www.FreeportFactory.org.
- See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
- On Golden Pond, 8 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
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