MON/4

MISCELLANEOUS

GATHER ’ROUND THE RAILROAD, 3p.m.

An opportunity for model railroad buffs to chat and share stories while watching the trains round the tracks of the model railroad “Garden” landscape that Jack Dexter has created in the backyard of his

Edgecomb home. For more information and to register by August 1, call 563-

1363. RECREATIONAL KAYAKING: THE BASIC

“ON THE WATER” CLASS. 9-11a.m., Biscay Pond Beach, Biscay Road,

Damariscotta. This introductory class, led by Mid-Coast Kayak, will focus on basic strokes, skills and safety information needed to enjoy paddling a recreational kayak on our area’s many calm inland lakes and rivers. Fee: $25. Call 563-

1363 by August 1 to register. HOMMOUS AND POETRY WITH POET

SHARIF ELMUSA, 4p.m., Gulf of Maine

Books, 134 Maine Street, Brunswick.

Palestinian poet Sharif Elmusa, author of

“Flawed Landscapes – Poems 1987-

2008” and a contributor to “Seeking

Palestine – New Palestinian Writing on

Exile and Home”. Sharif will be joined by readers Fateh Azzam, Al Miller and Gary

Lawless. Hommous will be served, and the event is free, and open to the public.

PERFORMANCES

CIRCUS SMIRKUS PRESENTS

“ANCHORS AWAY FOR ATLANTIS” 1p.m. and 6p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School,

57 Desert Road, Freeport. Tickets $18-

$21. Available at Royal River Natural

Foods. smirkus.org, 865-3900 ext.113.

TUE/5

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I LOVE TO LAUGH TALENT SHOW, 11a.m. to noon, all ages, Patten Free Library

Park Gazebo. If you’re a child and want to share your talent with the world, please sign up! 443-5141. Ice Cream Social to follow. RETIREMENT PLANNING: ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT OUTLIVING YOUR

ASSETS? 10a.m. Join Attorney Craig

Stevens and discover what steps can be taken now to decrease risks, help achieve your goals and enjoy the peace of mind you deserve in retirement. Fee:

$5. To register call 563-1363. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7:30p.m., Bath. An evening lantern-lit tour exploring Bath, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. 380-

3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com. TEDDY BEAR BAKE SALE, 9a.m. to

1p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Cafe Corridor,

123 Medical Center Drive. Proceeds benefit the Teddy Bear Club of the Mid Coast

Hospital Auxiliary, which provides stuffed animals for pediatric patients experiencing trauma.

PERFORMANCES

THE BAND APOLLO LIVE AT ROCK ON

THE RIVER, 5:30-8p.m., Hallowell Band

Stand, 114 Water Street, Hallowell. All ages, no cover. CIRCUS SMIRKUS PRESENTS

“ANCHORS AWAY FOR ATLANTIS” 1p.m. and 6p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School,

57 Desert Road, Freeport. Tickets $18-

$21. Available at Royal River Natural

Foods. smirkus.org, 865-3900 ext.113. SAVORY MAINE MUSIC SERIES: KATHI

NORDONE, 6-8p.m., Savory Maine, 11

Water Street, Damariscotta. Classic

Americana: folk, country, inspirational and gospel. www.savorymainedining.com

WED/6

MISCELLANEOUS

RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LIVE RADIO

SHOW AND SUMMER GALA. Deadline for reservation is this day. The event takes place at 5p.m., August 20.

Kavanagh Mansion, Damariscotta Mills.

Honorary Chair Charles Richards and

Gala Chair Kate McCormick invite you to put on your fancy summer frocks and dapper duds as we take a trip back to the golden years of radio with games, ads and auction items. Musicians and actors playing old radio stars of the

1930’s and 40’s will perform vintage radio scripts. Individual: $60, Pair: $100. ANNUAL ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK

FAIR, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Lowell’s Cover on

Lowell’s Cove Road, Orr’s Island. Large selection of books, CD’s and DVD’s, puzzles and children’s books for sale. Children’s tent with fun, games and prizes.

Hula hoops with Amanda from 10 to 11 a.m. Home-baked goods, white elephant table, and lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, sweets and beverages also for purchase. BBQ AND GAS CARD RAFFLE FOR

REGION TEN’S 2014 GRADUATES,

10:30a.m. to 1p.m., Region Ten Technical High School, 68 Church Road,

Brunswick. Come eat and visit with other graduates and Region Ten instructors.

Chef Ellen Turcotte is catering the event.

The gas card raffle is for five $20 gas cards and is open to every 2014 Region

Ten grad who attends. We are looking forward to seeing all our recent graduates. SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND

LEARN SERIES: LUNCH & ENVIRONMENT, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., 521 Main

Street, Damariscotta. “The Case of the

Sea Turtle Farm” with Allison Rieser, Professor Emeritus at University of Maine

School of Law. Entree: baked haddock.

Advanced reservations required by Monday at noon at 563-1363. Suggested donation of $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. VETERANS ADVOCATE CONSULTS WITH

CONRAD EDWARDS, 9a.m. to 1p.m.,

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street, Damariscotta. Veterans, widows and widowers of veterans, learn about the benefits, recognition and services to which you are entitled. Home visits available. If needed, please ask for one when scheduling your appointment. Free by appointment. To schedule your appointment call 563-

1363.

PERFORMANCES

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER

SERIES II: ENTENTE CORDIALE,

7:30p.m., Union Church, South Bristol.

Tickets available at Maine Coast Books in Damariscotta, Gulf of Maine Books in

Brunswick, and Longfellow Books in Monument Square, Portland. $25 general admission, under 21 free. MR. JEFFERY BROUSSARD AND THE

CREOLE COWBOYS, 7:30p.m., Opera

House in Boothbay Harbor. Come listen to some hot Louisiana music!

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

THE MAINE LOBSTER INDUSTRY: A HISTORY OF CULTURE, CONSERVATION

AND COMMERCE, 6p.m., Albert F. Totman Public Library, 28 Parker Head

Road, Phippsburg. Maine author Cathy

Billings will discuss her recently published book. Free and open to the public.

THU/7

MISCELLANEOUS

ANNUAL ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK

SALE, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Lowell’s Cover on Lowell’s Cove Road, Orr’s Island.

Large selection of books, CD’s and

DVD’s, puzzles and children’s books for sale. VETERANS BENEFITS AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, 1p.m., 521 Main

Street, Damariscotta. Conrad Edwards, your local Veterans Benefits Officer and

Advocate, will provide an overview of benefits and services that veterans and/or their spouses may qualify for. Free Program. Donations Appreciated. To register call 563-1363. JAMIE WYETH AND SUSAN GOLDMAN

RUBIN BOOK SIGNING, 2-4p.m.,

Farnsworth Museum Wyeth Center, at the corner of Union and Grace Streets,

Rockland. Only two items signed per person. Event is free, no reservations will be taken. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7:30p.m., Bath. An evening lantern-lit tour exploring Bath, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. 380-

3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PERFORMANCES

BEN TAYLOR IN CONCERT, 7:30p.m., The

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Son of folk icons Carly Simon and James Taylor.

Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of.

Boothbayoperahouse.com. SAVORY MAINE MUSIC SERIES: SYLVIA

TAVARES, 6-8p.m., Savory Maine, 11

Water Street, Damariscotta. Classic folk and original compositions. www.savorymainedining.com “VENUS IN FUR,” 7:30p.m., Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Happ, Hallowell.

Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale

“Venis in Fur.”

FRI/8

MISCELLANEOUS

ARTIST ED MCCARTAN “SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION” OPENING RECEPTION, 5-

8p.m., Curtis Library Mottell Room,

Brunswick. New paintings by Ed McCartan, on display until August 29. 729-

9497. ANNUAL ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK

SALE, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Lowell’s Cover on Lowell’s Cove Road, Orr’s Island.

Large selection of books, CD’s and

DVD’s, puzzles and children’s books for sale. THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE: DAY OUT

WITH THOMAS TOUR, 8:30a.m. to

5p.m., 25-minute rides all day. First ride at 9:15a.m., last ride at 3:40p.m. at

Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset

Road, Boothbay. For the first time ever,

Thomas will SPEAK directly to his fans!

Additionally, there will be a meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, a bounce house, hay rides, storytelling, live music, and more! Tickets are $19 for regular seating and $24 for First Class. EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION AND

ARTTALK, 5-8p.m., The Harlow Gallery,

160 Water Street, Hallowell. Reception

5-7p.m., ArtTalk. Free and open to the public. “Choosings” features works by

David Estey, Harold Garde and Kathleen Florance. FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m.,

People Plus, 35 Union Street,

Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western

Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Donation

$8/$5. All are welcome. FMI: 200-

7577, [email protected], or www.folkdancebrunswick.com. ARTIST RECEPTION AT POINTS OF

VIEW ART GALLERY, 5-8p.m.,

Brunswick Business Center, 18 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Featuring 5 POV artists in the main gallery presenting a show titled, “Machines,” and in the

Garrett Gallery Barbara Bean and Jackie Melissas presenting “Sisters’ Act.”

Exhibit also available for viewing weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm through the month of August. 2ND FRIDAY ART WALK IN DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK, 5-8p.m. Enjoy music and explore the galleries and studios of local artists. C.B. ANDERSON AND HANNAH FOX

TROWBRIDGE READING AND BOOK

SIGNING, 6-7p.m., Gulf of Maine

Books, 134 Maine Street, Brunswick.

Free and open to the public. 729-

5083. CHOCOLATE CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHY

INVITATIONAL OPENING RECEPTION,

4-7p.m., Chocolate Church, Bath. Photographs on the theme of “Our Maine

Home.” 442-8455.

PERFORMANCES

CATIE CURTIS IN CONCERT, 7p.m.,

Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay

Point Road, Georgetown. Seating is limited for this event, and tickets must be purchased in advance. The tickets are

$20.00 each and can be purchased at the Georgetown Historical Society on

Wednesdays from 10a.m. to 5p.m., or on Saturdays from 10a.m. to noon. You can also purchase tickets by mail, simply send a check to GHS, Box 441,

Georgetown, Maine 04548. PUPPET SHOW WITH LINDSAY

BEZICH, 2-3p.m., all ages, community room at Patten Free Library. NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET, 7:30p.m., The

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Tickets on sale though the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Avenue, open Tuesday-Friday from 8a.m. to 2 p.m., or by calling 633-5159. Tickets are also available online at boothbayoperahouse.com. 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, 3 Business Parkway, Suite 1, Brunswick, ME 04011; or e-mail, [email protected]. Include name and phone number.