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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 8p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. To celebrate National Teacher’s Day, teachers get one book free.

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY BRAIN WALK THROUGH EVENT, 9:30a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

“THE GHOSTS OF JEJU” SCREENING, 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Independent filmmaker Regis Tremblay will present his award-winning documentary. Discussion to follow. Free and open to the public. 443-5141.

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CINCO DE MAYO PREVIEW GALA FOR ART2015, 6-8p.m., Harlow Gallery, Harpswell. 20th Annual KVAA Juried Show. $12, includes cocktails, hors d’oevres and first dibs purchasing on fine art curated by Britta Konau.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 8p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: Babies get one book free.

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB MEETING, noon, Topsham Public Library. Bring a sandwich — beverages and desserts provided. Lunch begins at noon and the program, “Pruning for Beautiful Trees and Shrubs” starts at 1:30p.m.

FIELD TRIP TO BRUNSWICK LANDING, 7a.m. to noon at Brunswick Landing — formerly the Brunswick Naval Air Base. Call 373-0336 for more information.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: Toddlers get one book free.

JOHN GOFF TALK, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. “Tidal Mills of New England and Maine,” Architect and historian John Goff will discuss tidal mills.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Weekly story time with activities and a snack. 725-1461.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets and computers. 725-1461.

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FAIRY HOUSE DAY, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. We’ll read Tracy Kane’s “Fairy Houses” and create our own fairy houses. Bring bark, twigs and other materials to decorate your house. Small boxes and glue provided.

LIZA BAKEWELL AND KERRY MICHAELS, 1p.m., Skidompha Library. The writers will discuss their work and experiences. 563- 3207.

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BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 11a.m. to 4p.m., Coastal Humane Society Administrative Building, 190 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Get 50 percent off any adoption when you donate blood. Good until the end of the year. 1-800-red-cross.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: Preschoolers get one book free.

THEATER PROJECT BENEFIT AUCTION, silent auction 6-8p.m., live auction 8:30p.m., Brunswick Hotel and Tavern, 4 Noble St., Brunswick. Cash bar, complimentary hor d’oeuvres. Black tie optional. Tickets are $20 and art available at www.theaterproject.com.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 36 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200- 7577.

GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE OPENING NIGHT, 6-8p.m., old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Tickets to the opening night are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital. Sale is free on May 9 from 8a.m. to 3p.m. and May 10 from 9a.m. to noon.

LEARNING LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 7-8p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s Pott’s Point Preserve. Bring your own camera. 837-9613.

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AMERICAN FOLKSONGS CONCERT WITH ADAM MILLER, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. Come early to get a good seat.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: All books half price.

APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP, 1- 3p.m., Community Garden, Mitchell Field, Harpswell. Scions are free, but apple roots will be available at the FEDCO price of $3 per root. 833-7870.

GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE, 8a.m. to 3p.m., old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital.

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RABIES CLINIC, 9-11a.m., Coastal

Humane Society, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Rabies vaccinations, ear cleaning and nail trimming are $10 each. Microchipping available for $20 per pet. 725-5051.

GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, or try out a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.

PLANT AND BAKE SALE, 9-11a.m., Key Bank Lawn, Freeport. Procees go to the Wolfe’s Neck Club Scholarship Fund.

PUBLIC MEALS

MASONIC BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., 633 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. $7.50 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, free for children under 5.

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PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Rd., Harpswell. Roast pork. $8 per person, $20 per family. 833-6026.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Central School. To benefit the WCS 8th grade class 2016 trip to Washington D.C. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3for children, $20 per immediate family group.

BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Grange. Family style. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. 443-6505.

PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Beans, salads, casseroles, homemade pies. Adults $8, children $4.

MAY CELEBRATION AND MEDIEVAL FAIRE, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Maypole dancing, games, delicious foods and drinks. Medieval garb encouraged. 865-3900.

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GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE, 9a.m. to noon, old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital.

COMPLIMENTARY MOTHER’S DAY TEA, 11:30a.m. to 3p.m., Cabot Mill Antiques, Brunswick. 20% off storewide savings. Free, no registration required. Tea, coffee, tea cakes and pastries. Prize drawings. Free literature.

BRADLEY POND WARBLER SERIES FIELD TRIP, 7:30a.m. to noon at the pond. View migrating land birds. 725-0282.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, 8a.m. to noon, Knights of Columbus Hall, Brunswick. $9 for adults, kids 3-9 $4.

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AUDITIONS FOR BATH AREA SENIOR CITIZENS “VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE”

COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW, 6-9p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. 522-9954.

MAINE’S FIRST SHIP ANNUAL RECEPTION, DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION, 5:30-8:30p.m., $35 for one, $65 for two. RSVP to P.O. Box 231, Bath, ME, 04530. 443-4242.

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LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30p.m., MTM Center, School Street, Lisbon Falls. The topic will be “Korea: Memories from a Forgotten War.” Refreshments to follow. 353-8510.

FILM SCREENING: “ESCAPE FIRE,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Documentary focuses on the current battle over healthcare in the U.S. PFL partners with Mid Coast Hospital for the event. 443- 5141.

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BIRDING AT CRYSTAL SPRING FARM, 7:30a.m. at the farm. Jan Pierson will lead participants through a walk in hopes of seeing sparrows, bluebirds, boblinks and several species of warblers. 729- 7694.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Weekly story time with activities and a snack. 725-1461.

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TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets and computers. 725-1461.

CRAFTING TECH MEETUP, 1p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. This session will focus on using the “Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center” available in MARVEL! We’ll also explore Pinterest and YouTube as additional resources.

TALK ON BRUNSWICK STONE CUTTER BARTLETT ADAMS, noon, Pejepscot Museum, Brunswick. Free. Bring a bag lunch. 729-6606.

JOSHUA L. CHAIMBERLAIN CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE LECTURE, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Featuring speaker Frank O’Reilly. Free and open to the public.

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FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 36 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200- 7577.

ALL SPECIES PARADE, 4:30p.m., Town

Mall, Brunswick. Dress as or carry a representation of your favorite species. Live animals, motorized vehicles (aside from wheelchairs) and slogans or words should be left at home. Meet at the town green at 4p.m. for a prompt 4:30p.m. start!

FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM CLASSES – FIRST IN A 6-WEEK SESSION, with the other 5 sessions on 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, 6/19 and 6/26. $60 per person, $90 per couple. Call 233-8616 to register.

EVEREST LECTURE, 7p.m., L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. Ed Webster will discuss going up Mt. Everest with 4 climbers, no Sherpas, no bottled oxygen and no radios. www.llbean.com/llb/shop/513060 to register.

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GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, or try out a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.

FIELD TRIP TO MORSE MOUNTAIN AND SEAWALL BEACH, 7a.m. to 2p.m., Morse Mountain and Seawall Beach, Phippsburg. For more information call 725- 0282.

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DAPONTE STRING QUARTET WINTER SERIES III: SHORT AND SWEET, 3p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, Thomaston. Tickets are $20 at the door, free for those under 21.

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MIDCOAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “GROWING INTO THE FUTURE,” 2:30p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave., Topsham. $20 per person at the door. Under 18 and college students free. 846-5378.

VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 137TH ANNUAL MEETING, 6:45p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. After light refreshments and a brief business meeting, there will be a talk by Lois Stack. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, call 725-5364.

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PJ STORY TIME FOR FAMILIES, 6p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Monthly story time with activities and a snack in your PJs.

BRADLEY POND WARBLER SERIES FIELD TRIP, 7:30a.m. to noon at the pond. View migrating land birds. 725-0282.

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CAPTION CALL PHONE DEMONSTRATION, 1p.m., Orr’s Island Library. Learn to use the caption call phone which allows the hearing impaired to see on a screen what is said on the phone.

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BIRDING ON UPPER MIDDLE BAY, 7a.m. at the bay. Join Jan Pierson and watch for migrants along the preserve edge, listen for residents already back and check the marsh and cove with a scope. 729-7694.

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