WED/10

BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m., Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle St., Bath. 1-800-RED-CROSS. Drop-ins welcome.

MISCELLANEOUS

A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSING ON MSMT’S “THE FULL MONTY,” noon to 1p.m. The actors, creative team and administrative staff hosted by Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold.

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, Damariscotta. Programs begin at noon. “Wild Animals Inside” with photographer Kelly Brook- Patton. Entree: Chicken cordon bleu. $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. Advanced reservations required. 563-1363.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MAINE’S FORESTS: WHAT WE KNOW AND DON’T KNOW, 7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room. With speaker Lloyd C. Irland. Free and open to the public. Presented by Midcoast Senior College.

HEWITT FREIBURG TALK, 6:30p.m., Albert F. Totman Library. The author of “Renegades Among the Tumbleweeds” will read and answer questions. Book sale proceeds to benefit the library.

BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR: STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING IN 5 STEPS, noon to 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Free lunch and learn session. Be confident and calm while dealing with every life challenge that comes your way. 725-1727.

LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING FEATURING TALK WITH THE OWNERS OF PACKARD-LITTLEFIELD FARM, 7p.m., MTM Cnter, School Street, Lisbon Falls. 353-8510.

PERFORMANCES

“THE FULL MONTY,” 7:30-10p.m., Maine State Music Theater. MSMT kicks off its 57th season with this 10-time Tony Award nominee. 725-8769.

“CURIOUS GEORGE,” 10a.m., 1p.m. and 3p.m., Maine State Music Theater. Recommended for Pre-K through 6. 725- 8769.

THU/11

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

“TEA WITH MILLIE” — FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCH WITH LOCALS, noon, Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. To gather memories of and stories about Mildred Pettengill, the last resident of Pettengill Farm. 865- 3170.

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.

JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE LECTURE, 7p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library. Speaker Matt Atkinson presents “1863 – The Vicksburg Campaign.” Free and open to the public.

NATHANIEL S. WILSON SAILMAKER SHOP TOUR, 10:30a.m. to 4p.m., Nat Wilson Sailmaker, 15 Lincoln St., East Boothbay. 443-1316. Take a behind-thescenes tour of the shop with Nat and his employees. Preregistration through Maine Maritime Museum is required.

AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING, 7- 8:30p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore, 74 Front St., Bath. Jack McMorrow will speak on his newest novel, “Once Burned.” 389-4084. PERFORMANCES

“THE FULL MONTY,” 2-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-10p.m., Maine State Music Theater. MSMT kicks off its 57th season with this 10-time Tony Award nominee. 725-8769.

FRI/12

MISCELLANEOUS

“ART SCOOP” END-OF-YEAR ART EVENT, 5-7:30p.m., Brunswick Junior High School. Celebrating another year of art making at Brunswick Junior High School, displaying work from all students in a variety of 2D and 3D media. There will also be make-and-take arts and craft activities and ice cream in the cafeteria.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “PUT A BIRD

ON IT,” 5-8p.m., Whatnot Gallery, 7 Lincoln St., Brunswick. Presented by Spindleworks. Bring your ugliest shirt and we’ll “put a bird on it” and make it fashionable. 725-8820.

“WRITE ON” AUTHOR EVENT, 2- 3:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join the writers from the Write on Writers Group for a reading. 725-1727.

ARTIST RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., Points of View Gallery, Brunswick. Featuring pastel narratives in the main gallery with POV artists Harriet Linemann and Barbara Snap, and the Garret Gallery featuring POV artists Bonnie Dickey and Ed Morton.

RECEPTION FOR ATLANTIC TIME ANTIQUE CLOCKS, 5-7p.m., Cabot Mill Antiques, Brunswick. Will coincide with the 2nd Friday Art Walk in Brunswick. Come view amazing antique clocks.

FREE HEALING CLINIC, 12:30-6:30p.m., 11 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 220, Topsham. Offered by Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy. Improve postural alignment, enable energy clearing, ease physical and emotional pain and related problems. 729-1164.

MORSE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI GATHERING, 7:30p.m. to 12:30a.m., American Legion Hall, Bath. For all classes. Social time from 7:30-8:30p.m., live music 8:30p.m. to 12:30a.m. Cash bar.

OPENING OF THINGS/LIFE/WHATNOT — A TWO-WOMAN SHOW, 5-8p.m., Frank Brockman Gallery, 68 Maine Street, 3rd Floor, Brunswick.

GOOD OLE FASHION FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE, 7-9p.m., Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Dance to the music of DJ Ray Seigler and enjoy refreshments. $5 per person. 443-4937.

BRUNSWICK 2ND FRIDAY ARTWALK, 5- 8p.m., downtown Brunswick. More than 10 galleries and exhibit areas, music and a raffle.

FREEPORT COMMUNITY MARKET, 1- 5p.m. at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store’s “Moose” parking lot. Fresh, locally grown produce, specialty foods and quality hand-made goods. Running every Friday afternoon.

PERFORMANCES

HONEY DEWDROPS PERFORMANCE, 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Folk music.

“THE COLORS ON THE LEAVES,” 7:30p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick. A Spindleworks/ Theater Project collaboration. All tickets are pay-what-you-want. 729- 8584.

COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY, 8p.m., Franco

Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are $27.50 each. 689-2000.

“13, A NEW MUSICAL,” 7p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Avenue, Topsham. $12 for students and seniors, $15 for adults.

“THE FULL MONTY,” 7:30-10p.m., Maine State Music Theater. MSMT kicks off its 57th season with this 10-time Tony Award nominee. 725-8769.

LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.

SAT/13

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

OPENING RECEPTION, 3-5p.m., Old Post Office Gallery, 833 Five Islands Road, Georgetown. Refreshments. Open to the public.

GERRY BOYLE AT MAINE COAST BOOK SHOP, 11a.m. at the shop. He will read from his just-released book “Once Burned” and answer questions. 563- 3207.

FIELD TRIP TO CATHANCE RIVER PRESERVE FOR BIRD WATCHING, 7a.m. to 11a.m. at the preserve. Two miles of trails to observe birds. A Merrymeeting Audubon event. Call 329-7525 for more information.

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.

FRANCES PERKINS HOMESTEAD NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION, 11a.m., Frances Perkins’ Homestead, Newcastle. Followed by a free live performance of “Madame Secretary, Frances Perkins” at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta at 2:30p.m.

BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath. 13TH ANNUAL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR, 10a.m. to 3:30p.m., Winter Street Center. Explore the historic homes and beautiful gardens of Bath’s North End. Rain or shine event.

PHIPPSBURG LAND TRUST SECOND SATURDAY WALK: CENTER POND WILDFLOWERS, 10a.m., Center Pond Preserve, Phippsburg. Learn some kets to native wildflower identification. Cameras recommended.

FAMILY BARNYARD PROGRAM AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 10a.m. to noon OR 1-3p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $8 per person, free for ages 3 and under. Visit the barn and pastures to meet and learn about farm animals, and visit the gardens to learn about growing food. 869-5433.

PERFORMANCES

PETER YARROW (OF PETER, PAUL AND MARY), 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. $32 in advance, $35 at the door.

“FAMILIES AFFAIRS,” 2p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick. Pay what you want, suggested donation of $6. 729-8584.

“THE COLORS ON THE LEAVES,” 7:30p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick. A Spindleworks/ Theater Project collaboration. All tickets are pay-what-you-want. 729- 8584.

FULL CIRCLE WOMEN’S ACAPELLA GROUP PERFORMANCE, 7p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Brunswick. To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Suggested donation of $5.

CHRISTINE LAVIN AND DON WHITE PERFORM, 7:30p.m., Boothbay Opera House. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

“13, A NEW MUSICAL,” 2p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Avenue, Topsham. $12 for students and seniors, $15 for adults.

“THE FULL MONTY,” 7:30-10p.m., Maine State Music Theater. MSMT kicks off its 57th season with this 10-time Tony Award nominee. 725-8769.

LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.

“MADAM SECRETARY, FRANCES PERKINS,” Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. Free live performance. One-hour, one-woman play written by Ann Marie Shea. RSVP at 563-3374.

PUBLIC MEALS

MASONIC BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Masonic Lodge, Durham. Beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles and pies. Adults $7.50, children 5-12 $3, children under 5 free.

BEAN SUPPER, Woolwich Grange. $8 for children, $4 for children under 12. 443- 6505.

PUBLIC SUPPER, Elijah Kellog Church, Rte. 123, Harpswell. Ham with pineapple sauce, scalloped potatoes, green beans, carrots, rolls, salad and homemade pies. $8 for adults, $4 for children and $20 for families.

PUBLIC CHURCH SUPPER, 5-6p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. Three kinds of beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, rolls, desserts and beverages. Adults $8, children $4. 865- 6022.

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