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THU/6

MISCELLANEOUS

FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM AT ORR’S

ISLAND LIBRARY: POLLY KAUFMAN,

7p.m., 1699 Harpswell Islands Road,

Orr’s Island. Kaufman will talk about

Harpswell’s 19th century schools. Artifacts and passed-down stories will be welcome. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING

EVENT, 5p.m., Frontier Cafe´, Brunswick.

Young professionals age 21 to 40 in the

Bath-Brunswick-Freeport area are invited to come network while testing their Wii skills on Frontier’s big screen. 837-5785. REGION 10 CAFE, noon to 1p.m., Region

Ten Technical High School, Brunswick.

$10 for 3-course meal plus beverage.

Student run and operated. REGION TEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE, 5-7p.m., 68 Church Road,

Brunswick. College, business and military representatives, raffle prizes and food. TOPS WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, weigh-in 6:10-6:40p.m., followed by the meeting, at Good Shepherd Lutheran

Church, 330 Maine Street, Brunswick.

729-6400. GRAND OPENING OF THE COLLABORATORY, 6:30-7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial

Library. Collaboratory is a dynamic participatory learning experience for people of all ages and interests in our community.

Collaboratory programming topics will rotate monthly.

PERFORMANCES

“MAN OF LA MANCHA: A MUSICAL

PLAY,” 2p.m. and 7p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. $15 for adults,

$12 for students and seniors. Please bring two non-perishable food items when you come to the show to donate to Midcoast Hunger Prevention.

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

CURRENT EVENTS FORUM, noon, Morrell

Room, Curtis Memorial Library. Please join co-moderators Richard Neiman and

Elizabeth Doucette and your neighbors for lively “bipartisan” discussions of pertinent issues confronting us today. Free and open to the public. PATH TO PEACE IN THE CONGO, 7p.m.,

Curtis Memorial Library. PeaceWorks is pleased to host this presentation showing the ways in which Petroff’s project is building peace and sustainable agriculture in the Ruzizi Valley area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now in its ninth year, the project is a social and economic model of serious importance for all parts of the world. Event is free and open to the public.

FRI/7

MISCELLANEOUS

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: “GOD’S NOT

DEAD,” 6p.m., 25 Congress Ave., Bath.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 443-3611. AUTHOR LUNCHEON, 11a.m. to 1p.m.,

Community Hall, South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road,

South Freeport. Author Luncheon with two award winning authors: Lily King and

Susan Conley. Cost is $15 per person, and tickets must be purchased by Nov. 5.

865-4012. “INSPIRED BY KATAHDIN” OPENING

RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Free and open to the public. 48 artists show their work inspired by Mount

Katahdin. 622-3813. ARTISAN MARKET OPENING NIGHT, 6-

9p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57

Desert Rd., Freeport. A shopping evening for adults prior to our fair on Saturday.

865-3900. ART MEET-UP AT MERRYMEETING ART

HOUSE, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Merrymeeting

Art House. Bring your art or craft supplies and work on your creative project in the studio. Meet local artists to share your art, learn new techniques and enjoy coffee and doughnuts. $10. Call Catherine to reserve your spot at 504-6947. INDRANI’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY, 5-7p.m.,

Brunswick. Join us for drinks, food, live music and discounts to celebrate 25 years!

PERFORMANCES

“THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW,”

7:30p.m. at The Theater Project, 14

School Street, Brunswick. A Young People’s Theater Production. Suggested ticket price of $6 per person. 729-8584. “MAN OF LA MANCHA: A MUSICAL

PLAY,” 2p.m. and 7p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. $15 for adults,

$12 for students and seniors. Please bring two non-perishable food items when you come to the show to donate to Midcoast Hunger Prevention. NORTH OF NASHVILLE, 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. The Mainebased outlaw country rockers with a style that can’t be missed. $12 in advance,

$15 at the door. 442-8455.

SAT/8

HOLIDAY AND CRAFT FAIRS

ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR,

9a.m. to 3p.m., Harriet Beecher Stowe

Elementary, 44 McKeen St., Brunswick.

Over 80 vendors, bake sale, raffles, face painting, lunch, something for everyone!

319-1960. CRAFT SHOW, 9a.m. to 1p.m., Evergreens Senior Center, 1 Columbus Drive,

Brunswick. 729-8475. CHRISTMAS FAIR, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Midcoast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.,

Topsham. Jams, relishes, cookie walk, decorations, baked goods, lunch. 725-

7655. FALL FAIR AND OPEN HOUSE, 10a.m. to

3p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57

Desert Rd., Freeport. Artisans, craft activities for all ages, delicious food, live music, games, puppet shows and campus tours. 865-3900. ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

CHRISTMAS FAIR, 9a.m. to 2p.m., 79

Foreside Rd., Topsham. Local crafters, baked goods and raffled. Doughnuts, corn chowder, hot dogs and sandwiches.

Tables available for $10. Call Jane or Barbara at 729-9023 to reserve a table.

MISCELLANEOUS

MICHAEL VERMETTE 2-DAY PAINTING

WORKSHOP (DAY 1 OF 2), 9:30a.m. to

4:30p.m., Centre Street Arts Gallery,

Bath. The cost of this two-day class is

$175. Day 2 is November 9. Michael will teach plein air painters how to complete a painting in the studio using photos and studies made on site. A detailed workshop description and a materials list can be found on

Centrestartsgallery.blogspot.com. Students may work in oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Some experience in painting outdoors

(en plein air) is suggested. To register, please call the gallery at 207-442-0300 or visit the gallery at 11 Centre St, Bath. SIGN UP FOR ROZ MARTIN ACRYLIC

WORKSHOP, Centre St. Arts Gallery. This two-day class is Nov. 15 and Nov. 22, is open to age 13 and up and the cost is

$60 for both classes. For more information or to sign up, call 442-0300. SECOND ANNUAL “PIE RUN” AT WOODSIDE SCHOOL, 8:30a.m., 42 Barrows

Drive, Topsham. 5K race and pie breakfast. Individuals can attend the pie breakfast separately if they choose. Check-in for the run is between 7:30 and 8:15a.m.

Cost is $18 prior to run day, $20 on run day ($15/$17 for Woodside staff and studnts) which includes entrance to the pie breakfast. Breakfast takes place at the school cafeteria from 9 to 10:30a.m.

Admission to the pie breakfast only is $6 for adults, $3 for kids under 10 at the door. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BATH

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER “HARVEST THE

POWER OF MENTORING,” 5p.m., Maine

Maritime Museum’s Long Reach Hall,

Bath. Silent auction bidding all evening.

Cash bar and dinner presented by

Sarah’s Cafe´. Tickets $75 per person.

729-7736. 9TH ANNUAL KIDS BOOK SALE, 9a.m. to

1p.m., Curtis Memorial Library,

Brunswick. More than 5,000 books for sale. Local author and illustrator Charlotte

Agell will sketch children’s portraits between 10a.m. and noon. Donations for portraits gratefully accepted, and all proceeds will support Curtis Kids programming and purchasing books for the children’s collection. SPEAKEASY PARTY, 7p.m, Winter Street

Center, Bath. Music from the Hadacol

Bouncers, light refreshments, cash bar.

Dress from the roaring 20s era encouraged. Get your picture taken on the moon. $20 per person. 443-2174. ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING, 8a.m. to noon, behind Bath Rec., 4 Sheridan

Rd., Bath. Donations accepted. Small businesses welcome — secure data destruction available. for $10. OLD POST OFFICE GALLERY SECOND

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW, 10a.m. to

2p.m., Georgetown Historical Society.

Paintings and fine crafts. CABOT MILL ANTIQUES 18TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

Fort Andross Mill, 14 Maine Street,

Brunswick. 20% off storewide.

PERFORMANCES

“THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW,”

7:30p.m. at The Theater Project, 14

School Street, Brunswick. A Young People’s Theater Production. Suggested ticket price of $6 per person. 729-8584. “MAN OF LA MANCHA: A MUSICAL

PLAY,” 2p.m. and 7p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. $15 for adults,

$12 for students and seniors. Please bring two non-perishable food items when you come to the show to donate to Midcoast Hunger Prevention. MELISSA MANCHESTER, 7:30p.m.,

Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath.

Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa

Manchester will perform. $55 in advance,

$60 at the door. 442-8455. NOR-EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS,

7p.m., Bailey Island Union Church, Rt.

24. $10 per person, children under 16 free. All are welcome!

PUBLIC MEALS

HUNTER’S BREAKFAST, 4a.m. to 8a.m.,

North Pownal United Methodist Church.

Hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, baked beans, pancakes with syrup, pastries, milk, juice and coffee. Adults

$8, 11 years and younger $5. HARVEST SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Central School. Proceeds benefit the

WCS 8th grade Washington, D.C. class trip. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children under 12. $20 for a family of 4 or more. 443-9739. PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick

United Methodist Church. Beans, salads, casseroles, homemade pies. Reservations accepted but not required. Adults:

$8, children: $4. 725-2185. PUBLIC SUPPER AND MUSIC JAM, supper from 5-6:30p.m., music jam from

6:30-8:30p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s

Club. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, fixins, deserts and more.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

“THE WRECK OF THE HANOVER AND

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE,” 10a.m.,

Community Room, Patten Free Library,

Bath. A talk by Susan F. Beegel. 443-

5141 ext. 18.

SUN/9

MISCELLANEOUS

MICHAEL VERMETTE 2-DAY PAINTING

WORKSHOP (DAY 2 OF 2), 9:30a.m. to

4:30p.m., Centre Street Arts Gallery,

Bath. The cost of this two-day class is

$175. Day 1 is November 8. Michael will teach plein air painters how to complete a painting in the studio using photos and studies made on site. A detailed workshop description and a materials list can be found on

Centrestartsgallery.blogspot.com. Students may work in oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Some experience in painting outdoors

(en plein air) is suggested. To register, please call the gallery at 207-442-0300 or visit the gallery at 11 Centre St, Bath. BRUNSWICK PARKS AND RECREATION

47TH ANNUAL SKI AND SKATE SALE, 1-

4p.m., Recreation Center Gym, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick Landing. New and used ski and hockey equiptment, skates, sleds, recreational equiptment and clothing. 725-6656. Proceeds go to Youth Programs. Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. BOWDOINHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S

ANNUAL NOVEMBER CELEBRATION OF

HISTORY, SHIPBUILDING AND SEAFARING, 1 to 3p.m., Jellerso School, 2 Centers Point Rd., Bowdoinham. SELF-PUBLISH YOUR GENEALOGY —

ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS, 2p.m.,

Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Gene

Vogt will share food for thought when planning to self-publish our own family history. 729-4098. BATH ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE,

10a.m. to 2p.m., 6 Old Brunswick Road,

Bath. 582-5908. BUILDING NEST BOXES FOR BIRDS

WORKSHOP, 3-5p.m., Harpswell Heritage

Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road,

Harpswell. Family friendly event. $5 materials fee. 837-9613. CABOT MILL ANTIQUES 18TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

Fort Andross Mill, 14 Maine Street,

Brunswick. 20% off storewide. VETERANS DAY COUNTRY SUNDAY, noon to 5p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club,

Hallowell-Litchfield Rd., Litchfield. $5 per person.