THU/23

MISCELLANEOUS

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Join CHL for stories, activities and a snack. April’s story time themes are food and poetry.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones, software/apps and other computer-related issues.

GET A CLUE, 9-10:30a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Solve a crime as you explore the science behind criminal investigations with a Cornerstones of Science trunk. Snacks provided.

STRAW ROCKET CONSTRUCTION, 3- 4p.m., Topsham Public Library. Make straw rockets that really fly! Ages 6-12. Registration required. 725-1727.

GENEALOGY DROP IN, 12:30-2:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Use resources such as Ancestry.com to find out more about your family tree. 725-1727.

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH POETRY READING EVENT, 6-8p.m., Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta. Featuring Annie Finch, Eve Forti and Gary Lawless. 563-3207.

“FINDING STRENGTH” Q & A WITH ROB JARRATT, 1p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick.

LCRPC ANNUAL MEETING, 5p.m., St. Patrick’s Church Cheverus Hall, Newcastle. Talk of education, food strategies and the economy. Open to the public. 882-5188.

PERFORMANCES

DAVID BULLARD PERFORMANCE, 6p.m. at Poncho Villa in Brunswick. A Latin/Spanish-style guitar performance.

FRI/24

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

BIG TRUCK DAY, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Come see BIG vehicles up close! All ages welcome. Event will take place rain or shine. Please park at the rec field. 725-1727.

LINCOLN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FUNDRAISING EVENT, 5:30p.m., Savory Maine Restaurant, Damariscotta.

Come have dinner, see stunning images of African animals and support a good cause. 563-2111.

ANNUAL APRIL PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE, 8a.m. to 3p.m., Jeff’s Catering & Event Center, 15 Littlefield Rd., Brewer. An educational gathering for people with Parkinson’s disease, their care givers and healthcare providers. Cost is $15 per person or $25 for two people, and includes a boxed lunch. 832-4116.

2015 LIGHT BODY HEALING CLINIC, 11a.m. to 5:30p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick. Receive free care from a wide variety of healing practitioners. Everyone is welcome. 729- 1164.

PERFORMANCES

AZTEC TWO-STEP “CLASSIC DUOS” CONCERT, 8p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. Tickets $25. 729- 8515.

SAT/25

MISCELLANEOUS

GAMING CLUB, 12-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device or choose from a variety of board games or play on the WiiU. Snacks provided.

CUNDY’S HARBOR BOOK CLUB: “THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY,” 11a.m. OR April 28 at 2p.m. Join Cundy’s Harbor Library for a discussion of Erik Larson’s fascinating book about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.

SPRING FILM FEST: ROBIN WILLIAMS, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. This year’s Spring film fest pays tribute to he great Robin Williams. Stay after the film for a discussion. 725-1727.

GREAT BOOKS, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Monthly meeting using “The Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus.” For more information call 725-1727.

CHILDREN’S DROP IN ACTIVITY, 11a.m. to 3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Various activities set up in the children’s section — may include art projects, sensory activities, experiments, building activities and more. Theme for the day is PLANET EARTH. 725-1727.

LIBRARY LEGOS, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Build with an extensive Lego and Duplo block collection. 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.

COMPOST SALE TO BENEFIT 4-H IN ANDROSCOGGIN AND SAGADAHOC COUNTIES, 8a.m. to noon, Justalittle Farm, 58 Ridge Road, Lisbon Falls. Cost is $5 per cubic foot bag; truckloads are available for $35 per tractor scoop. Bags of compost also will also be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply Company, 1619 Lisbon St., Lewiston.

BOWDOIN FIRE AUXILIARY GRARAGE AND BAKE SALE WITH RAFFLE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Fire Department garage, Cornish Drive, Bowdoin. Table rentals are $10 and available by calling 666-5752. Proceeds benefit the Bowdoin Volunteer Fire Department and community of Bowdoin.

T’AI CHI AND QIGONG DAY, 10- 11:30a.m., Bowdoin College Campus, Walker Art Museum Quad. 712-6264.

BELLY DANCING WILL TEGAN BULLARD, 5:30-7p.m., 12 First St., Unit 5, Topsham. $15 for ages teen and up. Costumes, scarves, skirts and jewelry encouraged. To register email [email protected] m.

GREAT FALLS MODEL RAILROAD MODEL TRAIN SHOW, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham. $4, $2 for those under age 15. www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.

FUEGO DIABLO OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT, 5:30p.m., 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Music begins promptly at 6:30p.m. Creative world cuisine featuring glutenfree and vegetarian options served from 5:30-6:30p.m., followed by open mic music. 408-3185. DOUBLES CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 2p.m., Brunswick Elks, 179 Park Row, Brunswick. Bring a partner. $10 per person. 504-2595. FIELD TRIP TO REID STATE PARK, 8:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. at the park. See coastal waterfowl, freshwater ducks and marsh birds. Bring a lunch or snack. Meet at Bath CVS at 8:30a.m. to carpool. 725-0282. SEN. STAN GERZOFSKY OFFICE HOURS, 10a.m. to noon, Bow Street Market, Freeport. Open to the public.

PERFORMANCES

HEAVEN’S BLEND PERFORMS, 6p.m., Pejepscot Terrace Community Room. Heaven’s Blend is a popular Maine gospel music group. Join in with group singing. Free and open to the public.

SHEEPSCOT VALLEY CHORUS AND ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORM “ELIJAH,” 7:30p.m., St. Patrick Church, Newcastle. Tickets available at ceciliachoir.org, Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta, Sherman’s Books and Stationary in Boothbay Harbor and at

Treats in Wiscasset.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath Area Senior Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, clam casserole, American chop suey, macaroni and cheese and various desserts. Adults $8, children $4.

WILLING HELPERS PULLED PORK AND PULLED CHICKEN SUPPER, 4:30- 6:30p.m., Bailey Island Union Church, Route 24. $10. All are welcome!

BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. $8 adults, children under 10 $4, children 3 and under free. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, pies and beverages.

BAKED BEAN AND MACARONI AND CHEESE SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, Yarmouth. Three types of beans, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, homemade pies, biscuits and beverages. Adults $8, children $4. 846-3773.

HOME BAKED BEAN AND HAM SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street, Lisbon Falls. Adults: $7, children 6-12: $3, children 5 and under: free. 353-6814.

BEAN SUPPER, 4-6p.m., Bowdoinham Fire Department, Bowdoinham. $8 for adults, $3 for children. 666-8801.

SUN/26

MISCELLANEOUS

BIRDING WALK, 9a.m., McDonald Point Preserve on Spirit Pond, Phippsburg. Meet at Phippsburg Town Hall at 8:30a.m. to carpool. Lead by Robin R. Robinson. Call 389-1609 for more information.

BIRDING WALK, 1p.m., Curtis Farm Preserve, Harpswell. Designed for kids and families. Call 837-9613 for more information.

TOM FALLON POETRY EVENT, 1p.m., Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. A night of poetry and anti-poetry. 622-3813.

COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW, noon to 5p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12. Raffles, 50/50 raffle, concessions and free parking. Fundraiser for Maine Country Music Hall of Fame.

BIRDING FOR KIDS EVENT, 1-3p.m., Curtis Farm Preserve, Harpswell. Designed to help children recognize common birds in their neighborhoods as well as to introduce them to simple ways they can try to identify unfamiliar birds. Free.

837-9613.

STORM DRAIN STENCILING BLITZ, 1- 4p.m., downtown Bath. Teams of 2 to 5 members stencil storm drains with the message “keep it clean, drains to river” throughout downtown Bath. Meet at Waterfront Park for training before heading out to paint. Call 442-8400 for more information.

PERFORMANCES

SHEEPSCOT VALLEY CHORUS AND ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORM “ELIJAH,” 3p.m., St. Patrick Church, Newcastle. Tickets available at ceciliachoir.org, Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta, Sherman’s Books and Stationary in Boothbay Harbor and at Treats in Wiscasset.

MON/27

MISCELLANEOUS

PANEL DISCUSSION: HEALTHY AGING, noon to 1p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Free to the public, no registration required. 725-5242 ext.510. PEOPLE PLUS “AGING WELL” LUNCH, noon, 35 Union St., Brunswick. Bring your own sandwich and we provide chips, drinks and dessert. Free and open to the public. BATH MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA BOTTLE DRIVE, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Hilltop Redemption, State Road, West Bath. From April 27 to May 16, bring bottles to Hilltop Redemption and request to donate to the BMS Bottle Drive.

TUE/28

MISCELLANEOUS

CUNDY’S HARBOR BOOK CLUB: “THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY,” 2p.m. Join Cundy’s Harbor Library for a discussion of Erik Larson’s fascinating book about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.

MYSTERY READERS ROUNDTABLE, 3- 4p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month we will read and compare series by authors D.A. Keeley and Paul Doiron. 725-1727.

CREA PRESENTS: OUR DISAPPEARING SMELT, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. By Claire Enterline. 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.

RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING, 7p.m., Day’s Ferry community clubhouse. Lot holders are welcome. Call 443-5927 for more information.

PATTEN FREE LIBRARY’S 23RD ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION, 6p.m., JR Maxwell’s, Bath. Bid on auction items and dine on a sit-down meal featuring celebrity waiters competing for the highest tips. Tickets are $45 per person. All proceeds benefit Patten Free Library.

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.