THU/15

MISCELLANEOUS

GENEALOGY DROP-IN, 11:30a.m. to

1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join genealogy volunteer Karen, who will help you use library resources to find our more about your family tree. Bring a notebook and USB drive if you have one.

725-1727. STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Join us for stories, music, activities and a snack. Group open to all ages. The theme for January is bears! TECH HELP, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer issues. “CREATING AS MEDITATON IN ACTION”

(week 1 of a 5-week course), 19 Mason

Street, Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center. [email protected]. MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m.,

Topsham Public Library. All are welcome. This month’s book is “Fall of

Giants” by Ken Follett. 725-1727. HISTORY HAPPY HOUR, 5-7p.m.,

Brunswick Inn. Enjoy artifacts from the

Pejepscot Historical Society collection, a brief presentation and good company.

$5. This month’s theme is Cookery,

Cookbooks and Hot Toddies. 729-6606. MERRYMEETING NARFE CHAPTER

1796 MEETING, 11:15a.m., Fairground

Cafe, Topsham Fair Mall. Travel tips from AAA. 353-9649. RAIN OR SHINE HIKING GROUP,

10a.m., Mitchell Field, 1428 Harpswell

Neck Road, Harpswell. Geared toward young children and the adults in their lives. 841-7431. MEDICATONS AND TREATMENT PRESENTATION AT DEMENTIA CAREGIVER

SUPPORT GROUP, 4-5p.m., Mid Coast

Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau

Drive, Brunswick. Featuring Dr. Florin

Olteanu, MD, CMD, board certified geriatrician. 373-4656.

PERFORMANCES

LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL WINTER

CONCERT, 6p.m., LCS Gymnasium, 33

Mill Street, Lisbon. Admission $1 per person, $5 per family.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERIES, 5:30-

6:30p.m., Cafe Creme, Bath. Discussion will be on the topic of thyroid health. Speaker is Carrie Levine, CNM of Whole Woman Health is Newcastle.

563-7000.

FRI/16

MISCELLANEOUS

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “THE LONG

DISTANCE CALL,” 5-8p.m., Harlow

Gallery, Hallowell. Works by John Carnes,

Matt Demers and Scott Minzy. 622-2813. PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP, 10:30a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Fun and interactive playtime with toys. Brings together children aged birth-5 and caregivers in a playful setting. Registration required. 725-1727. LIBRARY LEGOS, 2-4p.m., Topsham Public Library. Come build with our extensive

Lego collection. Regular legos for kids ages 7-13, large Duplo blocks for the younger kids. 725-1727. FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m.,

People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick.

Best international folk dancing north of

Boston! World music and dance from the

Balkans, Israel, Western Europe and aound the globe. No partner needed. $8 admission, $5 for seniors. All are welcome! 200-7577. ART OPENING RECEPTION, 5 to 7p.m.,

Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St.,

Bath. Featuring works by Eric Glass, Jackie Melissas and Sarah Wilde. Refreshments will be served, admission is free.

442-0300.

PERFORMANCES

THE HADACOL BOUNCERS PERFORM,

7:30p.m., Phippsurg Congregational

Church. New Orleans jazz, Chicago jazz, novelty songs and classics. Admission is

$12, $6 for students and children. 389-

1770.

SAT/17

MISCELLANEOUS

SIP AND STITCH, 10a.m. to 12p.m., Topsham Public Library. A weekly knitting and crocheting club. All abilities welcome! Come relax with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-1727. COASTAL CLINIC, 9a.m. to noon, Cumberland Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland. Rabbies vaccinations, ear cleaning and nail trimming are $10 each.

Microchipping available for $25 per pet.

725-5051. MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMING CLUB, 12-

3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Stop by the library and play board games from our growing collection. We will also have a WiiU available to use and welcome

BYOGD. Open to students grade 6-8. STRESS BUSTER TEA, 1-3:30p.m.,

Brunswick United Methodist Church.

Hand massages, tea and refreshments, meditation, tai chi, crafting. Tickets are

$8 and may be obtained by calling 837-

9404. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT CONFERENCE,

Hampton Inn, 140 Commercial Street,

Bath. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Bath. 781-7977. LEARN TO XC-SKI AT HVNC, noon to

2:30p.m., Hidden Valley Nature Center.

For ages 13 and older. You don’t even need your own gear! $15 for HVNC members, $20 for non-members.

PERFORMANCES

VOX NOVA CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT,

7:30p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 39

Pleasant Street, Brunswick. “Agnus Dei:

Soul’s Crossing,” a concert of music with bona fide gravitas. ORATORIO CHORALE PRESENTS MARY

SULLIVAN IN “A RECITAL OF GERMAN

LIEDER: NIGHT OF BEAUTY, NIGHT OF

SONG,” 7:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist

Church, Brunswick. Adults $15, half price for students. 577-3931.

PUBLIC MEALS

“SUMMER IN JANUARY” FRIED CHICKEN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath United

Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave.,

Bath. No reservations required. $8 per person, $4 per person under age 12.

443-4707.

SUN/18

MISCELLANEOUS

ARTIST GALLERY TALK: TRAVELING

WITH AN ART JOURNAL, 3:30p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath.

Ms. Glaubitz has traveled all over the world and will show several of her travel journals. She will demonstrate her technique with ink pen and watercolor, and discuss her experiences with the local citizens. 442-0300.

PERFORMANCES

VOX NOVA CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT,

3p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin

College. “Agnus Dei: Soul’s Crossing,” a concert of music with bona fide gravitas.

PUBLIC MEALS

PUBLIC BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30-

9:30a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 807

Middle St., Bath. Eggs to order, bacon, sausage, waffles, coffee, tea and more.

Adults $7, children under 12 $3, children under 3 free. 443-6015.

MON/19

BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, noon to

5p.m., Kellogg Church, rt. 123, Harpswell. Call 833-5567 for an appointment.

Walk-ins welcome.

MISCELLANEOUS

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY LECTURE, 2-

3p.m., 75 Main Street, Richmond. “From

Slavery to Maine” by historian Candace

Kanes.

PERFORMANCES

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Pickard Theater,

Bowdoin College. In recognition of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

Bowdoin College will honor Dr. King’s legacy with a dynamic performance by

Bernice Johnson Reagon and her daughter Toshi Reagon.

PUBLIC MEALS

COMMUNITY PASTA SUPPER, 5-7p.m.,

Pilgrim House, 9 Cleaveland Street,

Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10, childcare provided, children under 10 free.

TUE/20

MISCELLANEOUS

COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP-IN,

9a.m. to 11a.m., Topsham Public Library.

Need help with your computer skills on your tablet or eReader? Our computer volunteer, Tricia, can help! 725-1727. FREE SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE,

6:30p.m., Woodside Elementary School cafeteria, 42 Barrows Dr., Topsham.

Casual dress, no prior experience required, partners recommended. 729-

5639. PJ STORY TIME FOR FAMILIES, 6p.m.,

Cundy’s Harbor Library. Join us for stories, activities, and a snack in your PJs!

January’s theme is mittens and snow. BATH GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, noon, Grace Episcopal Church,

1100 Washington St., Bath.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

IPAD WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS,

10:30a.m. to noon, Patten Free Library.

Workshop will cover the basics about device controls, adjusting iPad settings, basic navigation, and how to use the apps.

WED/21

MISCELLANEOUS

COLLEGE PREP PANEL, 6:30-8p.m.,

Patten Free Library. Event is free and open to the public. No registration required. FAMILY YOGA, 4p.m., Topsham Public

Library. Basic yoga sessions designed for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome and parents can join in, too. 725-

1727. JIM BAUMER BOOK TALK, 2p.m.,

Freeport Community Library. He will discuss his recently published book “The

Perfect Number: Essays and Stories.”

THU/22

MISCELLANEOUS

GENEALOGY DROP-IN, 11:30a.m. to

1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join genealogy volunteer Karen, who will help you use library resources to find our more about your family tree. Bring a notebook and USB drive if you have one. 725-1727. STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Join us for stories, music, activities and a snack. Group open to all ages. The theme for January is bears! TECH HELP, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer issues. OPENING RECEPTION FOR “FIGURES

AND LANDSCAPES” ART SHOW, 6-

8p.m., Thos. Moser Gallery, Freeport.

Works by Tina Ingraham, Kate Emlen and more.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERIES, 5:30-

6:30p.m., Cafe Creme, Bath. Discussion will be on the topic of hormones.

Speaker is Carrie Levine, CNM of

Whole Woman Health is Newcastle.

563-7000.

FRI/23

MISCELLANEOUS

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m.,

People Plus, 35 Union Street,

Brunswick. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe and aound the globe. No partner needed. $8 admission, $5 for seniors. All are welcome! 200-7577. REP. DENISE TEPLER OFFICE HOURS,

2:30-4:30p.m., Topsham Farmers’ Market exhibition hall at the Topsham Fairgrounds. Open to the public. “A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” AUDITIONS, 7p.m., Chocolate Church Arts

Center Annex, 804 Washington Street,

Bath. Parts for 6 men and 6 women.

Come prepared to do cold readings from the show. 522-1810.

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