Upcoming events

RSU 5 school budget review, Wednesday, April 10, Pownal School cafeteria. Light meal, 5:30 p.m., followed by public comment, 6:30.

Book sale, through Thursday, April 11, Freeport Community Library. Variety of books and videos available for purchase.

“Cinderella, The Story You Never Knew,” presented by Freeport Family Performing Arts, April 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.; April 13 and 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; April 14 and 21 at 2 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook Street. Tickets $5 for 12 and under, $10 for adults or $25 per family. April 11 and 18 shows are “pay as you go” nights. For more information, see www.freeportfpa.com.

“Will Your Health Care Wishes Be Known,” presentation about advance directives and palliative care, Thursday, April 11, 6-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Health System, Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave., Lewiston. To register or for more information, call 777-8863 or email [email protected].

How to make Haitian tonstones, pork, rice and beans, taught by Lindsay Sterling, Friday, April 12, 6-9 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Fee $15-$35 as you can. Class a fundraiser for the food pantry. For more information, visit www.immigrantkitchens.com. To reserve a spot in the class, send an email to [email protected].

Concert by Heaven’s Blend, Saturday, April 13, 6:30-8 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Hallowell Road, Pownal. Admission is free; free will offering. Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre at 837-0682 or Deb Larrabee at 240-1637.

Stroll with the Ranger, Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season with a knowledgeable guide. One-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Osprey Watch, Sunday, April 14, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys, weather permitting. For more information, call 865-4465.

CPR class, Sunday, April 14,1-3 p.m., Shiloh Chapel Fellowship Hall, Shiloh Road, Durham. Cost is $25. This is a health-care provider level class, and is open both for first-timers or those needing renewal. Andrew Primevara, from Durham Fire & Rescue, is lead instructor. Call to get on the list; registration will be on site. 353-4463, or email [email protected].

Eat Brunswick Week, through April 14. Discover the dining diversity of Brunswick by visiting participating business throughout week with special offerings, menus and pricing. For full details, see visit www.brunswickdowntown.org.

“Moses Greenleaf, Maine’s First Mapmaker,” illustrated presentation by Osher Map Library educator Holly Hurd, Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m., Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport, hosted by Freeport Historical Society. One-hour program includes images of his early maps, including the roads around Freeport, and information about how he contributed to settlement of Maine’s interior. Tickets $5, free for Freeport Historical Society members. Call 865-3170 for more information.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, April 15, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Freeport Historical Society “Lunch With Locals” series, Tuesday, April 16, noon-1:30 p.m., Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. The public is invited to bring a brown bag lunch for informal discussions about particular aspects of the collection as well as a rare close-up view of the society’s collections. The project is funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. For more information or to RSVP, contact the historical society at 865-3170 or [email protected].

“Wreck it Ralph,” April Vacation Movie, Tuesday, April 16, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Admission is free and includes a bag of popcorn.

Presentation on cancer-related fatigue, Tuesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave., Lewiston, sponsored by St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. To register, call 777-8458.

Advance health-care decision-making seminar, Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Free interactive seminar will offer instruction on how to complete the Maine Health Care Advanced Directive Form, including the health-care power of attorney and living will forms. To register, call (207) 373-4656.

“Grow Your Own Organic Garden” workshop, Wednesday, April 17, 6-8 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Register by calling 865-3307. A $5 fee for handouts will be collected.

Pownal Planning Board, Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

National Library week celebration, Wednesday, April 17, 2-7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Tours, refreshments and other goodies.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, April 18, 1 p.m., “Skyfall,” with Daniel Craig, Judy Dench, Javier Bardem. Popcorn will be served.

Freeport Women’s Club, Friday, April 19,1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Dr. Ed Corbitt, horticulture professor at Senior College, University of Maine, speaks on “Plant Explorations in India and South Korea.” Visitors welcome.

Festival of Prayer, Saturday, April 20, 3-8 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 4 West Road, Bowdoin. Six prayer topics with be presented by a variety of clergy. Dinner served. Cost is $7. For more information, contact the Rev. James Lufkin, 353-6030, or Pastor Ron Parker, 353-2434.

Osprey Watch, Saturday, April 20, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Signs of Spring, Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Look for signs of spring including newly arrived birds, fragrant trailing Arbutus and other wildflowers. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Armchair Travel Series, Monday, April 22, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Tour guides Burt Brewer and Chris Hasted will present an encore of their sailing trip to Newfoundland, St. Pierre and Miquelon.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Yoga for Kids, presented by Freeport Yoga Co., Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m., Freeport Community Library. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddler or preschooler for morning yoga that includes stretching, breathing and fun.

Regional School Unit 5 budget review, Wednesday, April 24, Durham Community School cafeteria. Light meal at 5:30 p.m., public comment starting at 6:30.

Tech Talk: Protect Yourself from Financial Exploitation and Scams, Wednesday, April 24, 3-4 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Key Bank representative and Lt. Susan Nourse of Freeport Police Department speak about common types of financial scams and how to protect yourself or a loved one from becoming a victim.

Community Night, Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Community discussion and opportunity to share thoughts and ideas. There will be snacks and socializing from 6:30-7 p.m., followed by a discussion of programs that support the community and help identify what is lacking, led by moderator Lesa Andreason. For more information, see www.fcsmaine.org.

Osprey Watch, Saturday, April 27, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

We love to eat

Freeport Elders Pancake Breakfast, first and third Saturday of the month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Deluxe: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, biscuits, OJ, tea and coffee, $4.50. Regular: Pancakes, sausages, OJ, tea or coffee, $3.50. Seniors deduct 50 cents.

Bean supper, Saturday, April 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136, Durham, across from the River Park. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. $7.50 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5.