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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. $5. All are welcome. 200-7577.
“VERNAL POOLS: FERNS AND FIDDLEHEADS” ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW OPENING, 5-7:30p.m., Merrymeeting Arts Center, Bowdoinham. Annual youth show for artists under 18. This year’s theme, always related to vernal pools and spring, is “Ferns and Fiddleheads.” Emerging artists from four area schools are participating with many others. 370- 5002.
MAINE FAMILY BOOKNIC, 10-11a.m., Topsham Public Library. 4H staff will share fun activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 725-1727.
REJOICING SPIRITS GALA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, 3p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Lively music and friendly conversation. Free snacks after the service.
PERFORMANCES
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,” 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. A Studio Theatre of Bath production. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
PUBLIC MEALS
PUBLIC ITALIAN DINNER, 5-6:30p.m., St. Charles Church, Brunswick. Chicken cacciatore, penne pasta, garlic bread, green salad, ice cream, cookies, tea, coffee and beverages. Adults: $8. Children: $4. Proceeds benefit the All Saints Parish Teen Mission to Philadelphia. 725-2624.
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WOOLWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL 8TH GRADE AUCTION, silent auction at 5p.m., live auction at 6p.m. at Woolwich Central School. Childcare provided. A fundraiser for the 2015 class trip to Washington, D.C. INTERNATIONAL TABLE TOP DAY, 12- 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Choose from our collection of board games or
bring your favorite game to share. Snacks provided.
SAT PREP COURSE, 12-2p.m., 35 Union St., Teen Center/People Plus building. Prep for the math portion of the SAT. [email protected].
FOREST INVENTORY GROWTH TRAINING,
9a.m. to 2:30p.m., Crystal Spring Farm, Brunswick. The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is partnering with Project Learning Tree to establish a Forest Inventory Growth (FIG) plot. Workshop attendees will actively participate in creating the plot, establishing research questions, and gathering and using technology to compare data.
NOCTURNAL ANIMAL PROGRAM, 11a.m., Patten Free Library. Join Brownie the big brown bat and her wild animal friends and learn about nocturnal animal life. 442-8400.
POETRY FESTIVAL, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library. This year will be an open mic event. Sign up for a 5-10 minute spot to share your work. Light refreshments will be served. 725-1727.
SIP AND STITCH, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. All abilities welcome. Work on your latest knit or crochet project with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-1727.
KELT SPRING STEWARDSHIP SERIES: “SPRINGTIME SPENDOR FOR AMPHIBIAN: SEEK OUT AND ASSESS VERNAL POOLS,” 9a.m., Morse Pond Preserve, Georgetown. Registration required. 442- 8400.
TED TALK PRESENTATION, 6:30-8p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. A special selection of TED talks touching on the theme “inspired by nature.” 837- 9613.
MAINE MINERALOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY YOUTH PROGRAM, POTLUCK SUPPER AND MONTHLY MEETING, Youth program at 5:30p.m., potluck supper at 6:30p.m., general meeting at 7p.m., Room 1 Payson Smith Hall, USM campus, Falmouth St., Portland.
43RD ANNUAL ALBERT REED AND THELMA WALKER MARITIME HISTORY SYMPOSIUM, 8a.m. to 4:30p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. $70 nonmembers, $60 members, $35 students. www.Maine- MaritimeMuseum.org.
ANNUAL RED CROSS BALL, 6-11p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St., Freeport. This year’s theme is “The Enchanted Ocean.” Tickets are $100. For more information, call 729-6779.
PERFORMANCES
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,” 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. A Studio Theatre of Bath production. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
STATE STREET TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND, 8p.m., Frontier Cinema, Cafe and Gallery, Brunswick. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 725-5222.
PUBLIC MEALS
MASONIC BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Masonic Lodge, 663 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. 240-1637.
PUBLIC CHURCH SUPPER, 5-6p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. 3 kinds of beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, desserts, beverages. Adults $8, children $4. 865- 6022.
PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Beans, salads, casseroles, homemade pies. Reservations accepted but not required. 725-2185.
HAM AND BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Alna Fire Station, 1579 Alna Rd., Alna. Ham, baked beans, salad, rolls, pies, coffee, milk, pie auction and 50/50 raffle. $8 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under.
SUN/12
MISCELLANEOUS
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE PEJEPSCOT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 2p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, 2p.m., Old Town Hall, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. 865-3170. CAR WASH, 9a.m. to 1p.m., West Bath Fire House. Fundraiser to support Boy and Girl Scouts of Venture Crew 21 going to Philmont Scout Ranch in July of 2015. Call 607-0265 for more information.
RIDGEWELL TRAIL REHABILITATION, 1- 5p.m., Ridgewell Preserve. Join Phippsburg Land Trust Stewardship Coordinator to rehabilitate a trail section. Meet at the parking area at Pride Rock Way and Rt. 209.
SECOND SUNDAY: CREATE YOUR OWN ASTROLOGICAL CHART MANDALA, 2- 4p.m., Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Join Laura Hamilton and Rose Swan and create
an image of your own personal mandala. Supplies are provided, or you can choose to bring your own. Free and open to the public.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
AUDITIONS FOR “LOVE AND LOBSTERS,” 6:30p.m., Freeport Middle School, 19 Kendall Lane, Freeport. Audition details can be found at www.fcponline.org/auditions.
BATH ANTIQUE SHOW SALE, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Bath Middle School. Admission $4. 582-5908.
PERFORMANCES
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,” 2p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. A Studio Theatre of Bath production. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
EASTER CANTANA, 10a.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main Street, Raymond Village. Performed by the Raymond Village Community Church Senior Choir. 655-7749.
PUBLIC MEALS
BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30-10a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Dr., Brunswick. Eggs to order, omelets, etc. Adults $7, kids 2-9 $3. 729-6552.
MON/13
MISCELLANEOUS
OUNCE OF PREVENTION SERIES PRESENTATION, 11a.m. to noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Presentation will be about “Successful Aging” and will be hosted by Dr. Florin Olteanu.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
AUDITIONS FOR “LOVE AND LOBSTERS,” 6:30p.m., Freeport Middle School, 19 Kendall Lane, Freeport. Audition details can be found at www.fcponline.org/auditions.
TUE/14
“THE WORD: WRITTEN, SPOKEN, SUNG” FEATURING GIBSON FAYLEBLANC AND LADY ZEN, 7p.m., Patten
Free Library. The two will read, peform, and talk about their work followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB SOLAR SOCIAL, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial library, Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Learn about solar energy.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY: SPEAKING FRANKLY, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. With historian, humorist and essayist Frank D. Connors. 725-1727.
COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN, 9- 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Tuesday to help with all computer and eReader issues. 725-1727.
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT, 6p.m., Rockport Public Library. “2 Autumns, 3 Winters” by Sebastien Betbeder.
PORTLAND ARTISTS TO PERFORM, 7p.m., Patten Free Library. Poet and writer Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and lyric fusion poet and perfomer Lady Zen will display their talent in “The Word: Written, Spoken, Sung.” Program is free and open to the public.
WED/15
BLOOD DRIVES
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m., Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle St., Bath. Drop ins okay, or call 1-800- red-cross for an appointment.
MISCELLANEOUS
2ND ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOKS FESTIVAL, 10a.m. to 5:45p.m., Freeport Community Library. To enter, simply send your name, whether you’re a child or adult and how you heard about the festival to: [email protected] All entries must be edible and based on a book or a poem. There is no charge to participate in the festival.
MY MONEY WORKS, 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Third of five sessions, meeting every Wednesday in April from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce your debt, find money for savings and more. Call 725- 1727 to register.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR, 11:30a.m. to 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Visit www.midcoastmaine.com or call 725-1727 for more information.
SCOOPING FOR COMMUNITY, 11a.m. to 11p.m., Gelato Fiasco. Gelato Fiasco will donate 100% of sales from the
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