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MON/6

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CRAFTS FOR KIDS: MAKE AN ABACUS, 2:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Use beads to make this ancient counting tool. Suggested ages: 4- 11. Call 725-5242 to register.

PERFORMANCES

MONDAY SHOWCASE CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The Dover Quartet featuring music by Schumann, Franck and Ulmann. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

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TUE/7

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14TH ANNUAL PARKVIEW GOLF CLASSIC, 8:30a.m. to 2:30p.m., Brunswick Golf Club. Call 373-2169 for registration and sponsorship information.

MUSIC TOGETHER CLASS FOR TODDLERS, INFANTS, PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR PARENT OR CAREGIVER, 10a.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick. Lead by Cameron Parker. Drop-in classes $10, plus $5 per extra child. Register in advance for 6 classes for $45. Courtesy of Children’s Music of Bath Brunswick. 522-3900.

WRITE YOUR HEROES ALIVE WRITING WORKSHOP, 6-7p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join Melissa Walshe and explore how to bring your protagonists to life. Ages 14 and up. To register, call 725-1727.

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PUBLIC MASTERCLASS, 10a.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The Dover Quartet: String Quartet Rehersal. Free. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

BATH MUNICIPAL SWING BAND, 7p.m., City Park Gazebo.

“MRS. MINIVER” SCREENING, 6:30- 8:45p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. An English housewife whose family struggles to survive WWII. Free and open to the Public.

LEE SYKES IN THE TAVERN, 6-9p.m., The Tavern, Brunswick. Easy listening.

DEPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER CONCERT — SUMMER SERIES I: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SEXTETS, 7:30p.m., Centennial Hall, Harpswell.

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MARRIED WITH CHITLINS, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, 516 Main Rd., Phippsburg. 446-7199. $15. drummorebayconcerthall.com.

WED/8

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“TEEN SUMMER NIGHTS” MOVIE SERIES, 5:30p.m., Patten Free Library. A screening of “Hellboy.” PG-13. Admission and refreshments are free.

BUILDING THE ADIRONDACK CHAIR, 5- 8p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Build a comfortable, eye-catching Adirondack chair from cedar used to plank boats in the Museum Shop. Constructed with stainless steel fastenings, these chairs will last a lifetime. $120 for members, $130 for nonmembers.

EASY RIDERS BIKING CLUB, 9-10a.m., starting at People Plus in Brunswick. A group ride, lasting about one hour, in Brunswick.

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“BUTTERFLY AND INSECT MUSEUM” CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, 10-11a.m., Orr’s Island Library. Jim Nutting and an exotic array of live creepy crawlers for the young and old alike.

MUSIC TOGETHER CLASS FOR TODDLERS, INFANTS, PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR PARENT OR CAREGIVER, 10a.m., Bath Dance Works, Bath. Lead by Cameron Parker. Drop-in classes $10, plus $5 per extra child. Register in advance for 6 classes for $45. Courtesy of Children’s Music of Bath Brunswick. 522-3900.

SUMMER RHYTHMS AND RHYMES WITH MISS TERESA, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Lively session of music and movement for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 725-5242 ext. 225.

LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: THE THREE LISBONS AND THE FOUR FACTORIES, 7p.m., Room 10, MRM Center, School Street, Lisbon Falls. Presentation by Charles Plummer and Merton Ricker tracing the history of four major factories that anchored Lisbon, Lisbon Center and Lisbon Falls. 353-8510.

BABYSITTER SAFETY COURSE (DAY 1 OF 2), 1-5p.m., Topsham Public Library. Lead by Red Cross educator and EMS Linda Williams. Space for 8 teens aged 13 or older. Registration required at 725-1727. Day two of the course is July 9.

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES: LUNCH AND VETERANS, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Donation of $5 if you are over 60, $6 if you are under 60. “Maine Veterans’ Homes” with Kelley Kash, CEO Maine Veteran’s Homes. Entree: chicken BBQ. Registration required at 563-1363.

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DIG CLAMS WITH KELT, 9-11a.m., Reid State Park, Georgetown. Traverse the clam flats and learn to dig clams. A great event for kids! The event is free and open to the public, but participants will need to pay the state park entrance fee. 442- 8400.

PERFORMANCES

WEDNESDAY UPBEAT! CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Music by Schubert, Prokofiev, Brahms and Chen Yi. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

THE GARY WITTNER QUARTET FEATURING BRAD TERRY, 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Free jazz performance at the librar y.

DEPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER CONCERT — SUMMER SERIES I: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SEXTETS, 7:30p.m., Ocean View Grange, Tenants Harbor.

MUSIC ON THE MALL: CHILDREN’S NIGHT WITH ANNE SPARLING, 6p.m., Downtown Brunswick Mall. Free concerts on the Mall every Wednesday all summer long.

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THU/9

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NOW YOU’RE COOKING MONTHLY WINE TASTING, 5-7p.m., 49 Front St., Bath. Free and open to the public. Featuring light appetizers.

NORTHERN STARS PLANETARIUM: OUR FAMILY IN THE SKY, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Ages 5-8. Space is limited, call to register at 725- 5242 ext. 225.

NORTHERN STARS PLANETARIUM: OUR FAMILY IN THE SKY, 12:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Ages 8-12. Space is limited, call to register at 725- 5242 ext. 225.

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

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“POWERLESS” BALLOON EVENT, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Discuss Matthew Cody’s novel “Powerless” and race your balloon hero.

“MODERN LIFE: 20TH CENTRY ART” OPENING RECEPTION, 5-7p.m., Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main St., Wiscasset. New works by contemporary New England artists as well as recent acquisitions of 19th and 20th century American and European paintings. 882-7682.

BABYSITTER SAFETY COURSE (DAY 2 OF 2), 1-5p.m., Topsham Public Library. Lead by Red Cross educator and EMS Linda Williams. Space for 8 teens aged 13 or older. Registration required at 725-1727. Day one of the course is July 8.

SUMMER TOUR OF PETTENGILL FARM, 5p.m. at the farm. A one-hour tour featuring the history of the farm and house. $10 for the general public, $8 for Freeport Historical Society members. Those wishing to take part must register and pay at least 24 hours in advance. 865-3170.

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COMMUNITY CONCERT, 2p.m., People Plus, Brunswick. Free. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

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ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

“THE WINTER’S TALE” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Tragic, romantic, hilarious, and uplifting, “The Winter’s Tale” is an enchanting story about the evil of jealousy and the power of forgiveness. For more information, call 933-9999.

HARPSWELL BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 6-8p.m. Located in George J. Mitchell Field, Route 123, Harpswell. Featuring the Novel Jazz. Free. Thursday evenings all summer long.

DEPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER CONCERT — SUMMER SERIES II: ORGANICISM, 7:30p.m., Monteux School Forest Studio.

MURKEY WATER BAND, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, 516 Main Rd., Phippsburg. 446-7199. $15. drummorebayconcerthall.com.

FRI/10

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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 handmade goods. Running every Friday afternoon.

“TRIPLE PERSPECTIVE” ART SHOW, 5- 8p.m., Gallery at 11 Pleasant, Brunswick. Featuring the art of Leon Vanella, Liz Hoag and Janet Glatz. Free admission, free food and wine, live music.

“CRUISING THE COAST” ART SHOW, 5- 8p.m., Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Watercolors by Frances Pratt Caswell. 725-6084.

GEOLOGY OF THE GIANT’S STAIRS, 10:30a.m. Park at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s Johnson Field Preserve. Shuttle service begins at 10a.m. Learn about the geological history of Harpswell’s coastline at one of its most scenic locations. Lead by Bowdoin geology professor Rachel Beane. 837-9613.

ARTIST RECEPTION AT POINTS OF VIEW GALLERY, 5-8p.m., 18 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. With Barbara Bean, Jackie Melissas, Ed McCartan, Harriet Lindeman and Alan Mast.

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PERFORMANCES

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.

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School. Music by Beethoven, Schumann and Chen Yi. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

“THE WINTER’S TALE” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Tragic, romantic, hilarious, and uplifting, “The Winter’s Tale” is an enchanting story about the evil of jealousy and the power of forgiveness. For more information, call 933-9999.

DANCENOW, 7:30p.m., Shaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students. Featuring fresh voices from a new generation of Dance Festival faculty and alumni. Part of the Bates Dance Festival.

MICHAEL MCCARTHY IN CONCERT: PIANO FOR THE PEOPLE, 7-8p.m., Bath Area Citizens Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Admission $7. 443-4937.

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“ROMEO AND JULIET,” 6p.m., Gazebo on The Mall, Brunswick. Free. Presented by The Theater Project.

SAT/11

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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.

L.L. BEAN SUMMER IN THE PARK: KIDSFEST, 10a.m. to 4p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store. Kids of all ages will enjoy a day full of games, music and more.

7TH ANNUAL WEST POINT ART WALK, 2- 6p.m., Sidwell Art Gallery, 79 Wallace Circle, Phippsburg. Featuring art work from a number of different artists. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

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BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath.

MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE TO BENEFIT NORTHPORT VFW MEMORIAL, 8a.m. to 2p.m.,160 Belmont Ave., Belfast.

ANNUAL SUMMER CRAFT FAIR, 9a.m. to 1p.m., Phippsburg Fire Station. Handmade crafts by many vendors, a raffle, baked goods, crab rolls, hot dogs, drinks and blueberry cake. Sponsored by the Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary.

LEGO CLUB, 10:30a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Thousands of bricks to share! Ages 3-11. 725-5242.

ST. MARY’S GIANT YARD SALE, 8a.m. to 1p.m., 144 Lincoln St., Bath. Two garages loaded with bargains. Furniture, household items, clothing, linens, games, toys, electronics, books, religious items, Christmas decorations, gardening items and more.

#CRAFTERDAY, 10a.m. to noon, Cundy’s Harbor Library. Every Saturday in July. Create your own hero costume one Saturday at a time!

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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.

FUEGO DIABLO OUTDOOR OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT, 7:30p.m., 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Dinner will be served from 5- 6p.m., Slygo Road will perform from 6- 7:30p.m., and open mic will start at 7:30p.m. Bring your own seating.

GALAXY SPRAY PAINT ART, TILE ART AND MORE, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join Cyndi and let your creativity shine. Ages 11-18. Dress for a mess. Registration required at 725-1727.

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