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Mon/7
Blood drive
- Maine Medical Dana Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Portland; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- North Yarmouth Academy, 1-6 p.m., Yarmouth; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
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- Public Artwork installation by John Bisbee, 5-7 p.m., Henry and Marty Restaurant, Brunswick; untitled piece is 8 feet by 20 feet; 721-9141.
- 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.
- By popular demand: “The Trip,” 6:30 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta; $5; 563-5513.
Performances
- Music movie mondays: “American Folk Blues Festival,” 7 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; documentary film catches pivotal moments in Ameircan music of the last 50 years; $7; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
Talks-Workshops
- Tech Meetup: Picassa and Flickr, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; may bring a lunch; 725-5242 x232.
- Are you at risk for diabetes, cancer or depression? Learn about Vitamin D, 7-8 p.m., True North, 202 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth; monthly educational series, with Dr. Bethany Hays; free; register 781-4488 or [email protected].
Tue/8
Blood drive
- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Brunswick; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- Richmond High school, noon-5 p.m., Richmond; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: Bradley Pond Warbler Series in Topsham, meets at Brunswick Hannaford at 7 a.m. to carpool or at pond, 7:30 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Ted Allen 729-8661.
- Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
- Weaving demonstration: “Make a warp and start warping,” repeated 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham; free; 721-0678 or www.MaineFiberarts.org.
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
- United Methodist Women, 11:30 a.m., Bath UMC, 340 Oak Grove Ave.; luncheon 11:30 a.m.; speaker Lynn Kennard to discuss W.I.S.E. — Women’s Initiatives that Strengthen and Empower — and her trip to Zambia; 443-4707.
- Public input on state plan on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, noon-1 p.m., St. Mary’s D’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., Lewiston; 1-800-272-3900 or www.alz.org/maine.
- 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.
- CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 2-3 p.m., Dike’s Landing, Bath Housing, 20 Dike’s Landing Road; 729-6782.
- 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.
- CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 5-6 p.m., Bath United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave.; 729-6782.
- 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: “Harold & Maude” (comedy, 1971), 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 443-5141 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Good night nature, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth; ages 2-7 with parent; $10 members, $15 nonmembers; sing, create art and have snack; 781-2330 or [email protected].
- Medicare benefits healthycare options information session, 7 p.m., China Rose Restaurant, 42 Bath Rd., Brunswick; 949-375-0856 or www.Medicare.gov.
Performances
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- Portland Symphony Orchestra: Kotzschmar Centennial Celebration, 2:30 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland; concert conversation 75 minutes prior to concert, postconcert Q&A; $20-$70; 842-0800 or www.PortTix.com.
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
- Friends of Merrymeeting Bay speaker series: “Direct-Action on the High Seas,” by Capt. Paul Watson, director of Sea Shepard Conservation Society, 7 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Washington St., Bath; $5 minimum donation; Ed Friedman 666-3372, [email protected] or www.FriendsOfMerrymeetingBay.org.
Wed/9
Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: Hermit Island in Phippsburg, meets at Bath CVS at 7 a.m. to carpool or at Head beach, Route 216, at 7:30 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Carol Jack 729-0220.
- Walk the walk walking club: 250th Anniversary Park and Frank J. Woods Bridge. 9 a.m., begin at People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; 729-0757.
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
- Volunteer fair, 4-6 p.m., Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick; 18 nonprofits in attendance; free, refreshments and door prize; co-sponsored by United Way of Mid Coast Maine; [email protected].
- 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].
- Sagadahoc Beekeeper Association, 7 p.m., Topsham Grange Hall, 4 Pleasant St.; topic: medical applications of bee stings (apitherapy); free; 729-8568.
Performances
- ‘Inner Strength’ cd release party, production of The Multicultural Program at the Center for Grieving Children, 6 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; donations at door; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
Talks-Workshops
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- PFL Book Group: discussing Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken,” facilitated by David Miller, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; next month, June 13: Jennifer Egan’s “A Visit from the Goon Squad”; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Thu/10
Blood drive
- Gardiner Area High School, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Gardiner; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- Pine Tree Academy, 1-6 p.m., 67 Pownal Road, Freeport; 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].
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Shredding on Site, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bath Savings Bank, 8 Church St., Damariscotta; safely dispose of old records and bills; free, but donations accepted for Chapman House; 882-7060.
- 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
- Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, 7 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham; donations accepted; 780-5555 or www.usm.maine.edu/music.
- 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.
- Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; [email protected].
Talks-Workshops
- Young green thumbs series: Start Seeds A’Growin, by Becky Kolak, 4-5 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; ages 4 and older and parents; free; register 725-1727 or [email protected].
- Learning boatbuilding in Japan, by Douglas Brooks, 6:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Washington St., Bath; $7, $5 members; 443-1316 or www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.
- Early american furniture in the Bowdoin College collection, illustrated talk by Laura Fecych Sprague, 7 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath; free; 443-2174 or www.SagadahocPreservation.org.
Fri/11
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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.
- Harold Alfond Cancer Center, noon-5 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
- All-Species Parade, 4:30 p.m., Brunswick mall, Maine St.; sponsored by Arts Are Elementary and Spindleworks; 725-1232 or www.AllSpeciesParade.org; www.ArtsAreElementary.org.
- Second Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Brunswick; more than 55 artists and 11 galleries; sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance; brochure and map, www.5raa.org or 798-6964.
Performances
- Mike Miclon, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.; advance: $12, $5 under 18, at door: $15; 633-5159 or www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com; www.mikemiclon.com.
- 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.
- Saturday looks good to me with Wild Moccasins, 9:30 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland; $8; ages 21+; www.PortlandEmpire.com.
Public Meals
- Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.
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