Upcoming events

“Cobblers to Capitalists: Two Centuries of Freeport Shoemaking,” Freeport Historical Society exhibit, runs through Jan. 15, 2016, Harrington House, 45 Main St. $3 admission. Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Labor Day; open Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Labor Day to Memorial Day. For more information, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org or call 865-3170.

“Havana: An Insider’s Look at People, Cars and Places,” exhibit by Portland photographer and artist Ann Tracy, through July 31, Freeport Community Library.

Summer Free Lunch for Kids program, through Aug. 28, Monday through Friday except July 3, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Freeport Community Center, Village View Apartments Community Room, Mast Landing School, Wildwood Acres on Elm Street. No income or residency requirements. All children under the age of 19 welcome. Sponsored by Freeport Community Services. For more information, call Sarah Lundin, 865-3985, ext. 205.

Freeport Rotary, meets every Wednesday, 7 a.m., Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. Feel free to stop by and see what the group is about, or call Matt Morrison, 691-8747, for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesdays, noon and 7:30 p.m.; AlAnon, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Business Debtors Anonymous, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Parkinson’s disease support group, for people just diagnosed, caregivers and people who have been living with the diagnosis, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., YMCA of Southern Maine, Casco Bay Branch, Freeport. For more information, call 865-9600.

Maine writer Chris Lombard, author of “Land of Horses: A True Story of a Lost Soul and a Life Found,” book talk and signing, Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Casco Bay Walk, Wednesday, July 29, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this 1-mile hike with a park ranger. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Music on the Mall Summer Concerts, Back Woods Road, bluegrass, country, Americana, Wednesday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be on Thursdays when available. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

Winslow Park concert, Zulu Leprechauns, renditions of songs of the past and present, Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Day-use admission charged (resident $2, non-resident $3). Free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198 or visit www.freeportmaine.com.

Edge of the Sea, Thursday, July 30, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

What Parents Need to Know About Youth Substance Use, presentation for parents of children in grades 4-12, Thursday, July 30, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Casco Bay YMCA, Freeport. Learn tips to start the conversation with kids, local trends in youth substance use and resources. Hosted by Casco Bay CAN. For more information or to sign up, call John Lee, 865-9600, ext. 204 or see www.cascobaycan.org.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Freeport Farmers Market, open every Friday from 1-5 p.m., through Sept. 11, on the L.L. Bean Campus, rain or shine. For more information, contact Angela Streeter, 841-2954.

Jonathan Edwards concert, Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. Advance tickets $30 at www.brownpapertickets.com or $35 at the door. Benefit for Stone Soup Institute, Harpswell. For more information, call 800-838-3006.

Stories in Stone, Friday, July 31, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Summer Blueberry Festival, Friday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 2, South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport. Friday’s events run from 3-8:30 p.m. and include a jewelry and treasures sale, lobster dinner and concert by the Wicked Good Band. Saturday’s events start at 9 a.m. and include blueberry baked goods, bouncy house, pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, hula hooping, Spark’s Ark, Earth Jams Music, face painting, lobster roll lunch, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, smoothies and lemonade. Blueberry pancake breakfast Sunday from 8-9:30 a.m., followed by outdoor worship service under the tent, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost of the Friday night lobster dinner is $20; Friday night concert is $10, combination dinner and concert $25, Saturday lunch prices vary, kids events on Saturday $5. For complete schedule of events, see the Events and Happenings page at www.southfreeportchurch.com.

Cyclist Lucy Sommo, presentation, “Bicycling Across Russia & Central Asia,” Friday, July 31, 7 p.m., camping department atrium, L.L. Bean, Freeport.

Roseanne Cash, Saturday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free.

“The Music Man,” through Aug. 1, Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theatre on the Bowdoin College campus, Brunswick. Tickets $43-$70. For times and tickets, call 725-8769 or see www.msmt.org.

Peace Fair, Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on the Brunswick Green. Games and activities for all ages under a circle of tents. Performance Tent musicians include Kathleen McGee, Judd Caswell, Jenny Lou Drew and the Amiable Critters. All events free.

Debtors Anonymous, Saturdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Barnyard and organic garden tours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the hour every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 6, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Drop-in program for all ages. $5, free for ages 3 and under. Tours begin at the red animal barn and end with an oceanfront haywagon ride. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

South Freeport Congregational Church, UCC, worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport. Sunday school for kids pre-K through eighth grade provided during the service as is nursery care. Coffee and refreshments after the service.

First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport, Sunday schedule: Adult ed, 9 a.m.; worship with the Rev. Leslie Foley, 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. All are welcome.

Freeport Board of Appeals, Monday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., council chambers.

Fire/Rescue Junior Academy, Aug. 3-7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., for kids 14-18. Hands-on training in fire and EMS skills taught by local fire department members and officers. Hosted by Freeport Fire Rescue Department. For more information, call Sarah Cass at 865-3421, or email [email protected].

Circus Smirkus 2015 show, “Bon Appetit,” Monday, Aug. 3 and Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1 and 6 p.m. both days, Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. $18-$21. Tickets available at Royal River Natural Foods, Freeport, or online at smirkus.org. For more information, email [email protected] or call 865-3900, ext. 113.

District 2 Freeport Town Council workshop, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Mallet Barn, 625 Wolfe’s Neck Road, followed by regularly scheduled council meeting, Town Hall.

Tour historic Pettengill farmhouse, operated by Freeport Historical Society, Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. $10, $8 for Freeport Historical Society members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org or call 865-3170.

Weekly grief group, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. Led by the Rev. Leslie Foley. For more information, call 865-6022.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.com.

Tashi Gatsel Ling, Tibetan Buddhist center, 20 Independence Drive in Freeport, offers regular programming and teachings by recognized Tibetan Buddhist teachers. Visit http://tashigatselling.org/ for information about teachers, study group meetings, meditation classes, dharma teachings, and “sacred cinema” movie nights.

Cribbage, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Eureka Community Center, corner of Route 9 and Route 136, Durham. For more information call the Town Office, 353-2561.

Freeport Shellfish Conservation Commission workshop, Wednesday, Aug, 5, 6:30 p.m., council chambers.

Reading group discussion on “The Long Way Home,” by Louise Penny, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6-7:45 p.m., Freeport Community Library sunroom.

Music on the Mall Summer Concerts, Jimmy & The Soul Cats, Blues, Roots, Caribbean, Latin, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be on Thursdays when available. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

An evening of African drumming, sounds and songs with West African drummer Jordan Messan Benissan, Wednesday Aug. 5, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. For ages 6 and up.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m., Town Office.

Pownal Planning Board ordinance review workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m., Mallett Hall.

“Young Frankenstein,” Mel Brooks’ musical comedy, Wednesday, Aug. 5-Saturday, Aug. 22, Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theatre on the Bowdoin College campus, Brunswick. Tickets $43-$70. For times and tickets, call 725-8769 or see www.msmt.org.

Winslow Park concert, The Delta Knights, rhythm and blues, oldies and familiar roots, Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Day-use admission charged (resident $2, non-resident $3). Free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198 or visit www.freeportmaine.com.

Grief support group, for those grieving the death of a loved due to overdose or substance abuse, meets the first and third Thursday of the month, 3:30-5 p.m., CHANS Hospice, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. For more information, call 721-1357.

Music’s Quill, concert with guest soprano Erin Chenard, Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Program of songs and dialogues by English composer Henry Lawes (1595-1662).

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Saturday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free.

Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational Church front lawn, 40 Main St., Freeport. Other dates are Aug. 29, Sept. 12 and 26, Oct. 10. Vendor spaces available. For more information, see www.FirstParishMarket.org or email Patty Kennedy, [email protected].

Maine State Music Theatre’s Footlight Follies, featuring Maine folk band Schooner Fare and New York City’s 2 Ring Circus, Monday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., Pickard Theatre on the Bowdoin College campus, Brunswick. Tickets $20-$40. From 6:45-7:25 p.m., seven outdoor stages will highlight a variety of entertainment free to the public. For more information, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., Town Office.

“Oh, My Aching Bones,” presentation by Dr. Lisa Khoury and William Simpson, physician assistant, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Presentation, part of Ounce of Prevention series, will assist older adults in identifying the signs and symptoms of common knee and shoulder problems. For more information, see www.midcoastseniorhealthcenter.com.

We love to eat

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits, brown bread, pickled beets and assorted homemade pies. $8, $3 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and under.

Wood-smoked chicken barbecue, Saturday, Aug. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham, 773 Royalsborough Road. Wood-smoked chicken, green salad, cole slaw, potato salad, homemade desserts, rolls, beverage. $9, $3 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under.

Freeport Elders Association Pancake Breakfast, first Saturday of each month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or tea, juice, $3.50 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children 12 and under. Deluxe breakfast is scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuit, coffee or tea, juice, $4.50, $4 for seniors.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Masonic Lodge, 20 Mill St, Yarmouth. Three kinds of baked beans, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, cole slaw, homemade pies and biscuits, beverages. $8, children under 12 $4. Suppers first Saturday of the month: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5.

Public lunch, Friday, Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Homemade fish chowder, desserts, specials, and grilled sandwiches. Takeout available. Proceeds benefit the church and its work in the community.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug 8, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 663 Royalsborough Road (Route 136 across from the River Park), Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. $7.50, $3 children 5-12, free for children under 5.

Upcoming

Parkinson’s Support Group, second Wednesday of the month, Aug. 12, 1-2:30 p.m., Bay Square at Yarmouth, 27 Forest Falls Drive (opposite the post office). Ongoing monthly support group meeting for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Walk-ins welcome.

Music on the Mall Summer Concerts, Delta Knights, blues, classic rock, swing, soul and jazz, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be on Thursdays when available. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

“Peek Behind the Curtain,” Maine State Music Theatre’s summer panel discussion series, “Young Frankenstein,” Wednesday, Aug.12, all at noon. For more information, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

Support group open to anyone touched by cancer, sponsored by CHANS Home Health Care, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Group facilitated by social workers Chesley Flotten and Andy Sokoloff. For more information and to register, call 721-1357.

Winslow Park concert, Jimmy & The Soul Cats, rhythm and blues, Thursday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Day-use admission charged (resident $2, non-resident $3). Free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198 or visit www.freeportmaine.com.

Wagon Ride to the Past, history haywagon tours, Saturdays, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Wolfe’s Neck Farm,184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Climb aboard the haywagon and travel back in time to learn the stories of the land the past 200 years. $6 adults and children 13 and older; 12 and under are free. Reserve by calling 869-5433. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org/history-haywagon-tours/.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Saturday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free.

Grief support group, hosted by Life Choice Hospice, third Sunday of every month, Aug. 16, noon-1 p.m., Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth. No registration required and drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 761-6967.

Music on the Mall Summer Concerts, Backlash, classic and Southern rock, blues, oldies, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be on Thursdays when available. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

“Singin’ in the Rain,” classic Gene Kelly musical, Thursday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Rated. G.

Pownal Elementary School all-class reunion, including those who attended the one-room schoolhouses in Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pownal Elementary School. For more information, see Pownal Elementary Alumni Day on Facebook or call Mari Smith, 650-3593.

Dog Days of August, Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., L. L. Bean campus, Freeport. Bring your canine best friend for activities, contests and more. Free.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., Town Office.

Bustins Island annual meeting, with Freeport town officials, Tuesday, Aug. 25, boat leaves the Town Dock at 5 p.m. for Bustins Island.

Music on the Mall Summer Concerts, North of Nashville, contemporary country, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be on Thursdays when available. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

Pownal Planning Board ordinance review workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m., Mallett Hall.

Lake Street Dive, Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free.

Andy Grammer, Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free.

Freeport Town Council District 3 Workshop, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., South Freeport Church, followed by regular council meeting at town hall.

Freeport Town Council District 4 Workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Merriconeag School, followed by regular council meeting at town hall.

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug. 15, 5 and 6 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal. $8, $4 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. To reserve tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.

Pig roast, Saturday Aug. 22, 5-6:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. $12 at the door, $7 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. For more information, call Deb, 240-1637.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 22, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Three kinds of home-baked beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, pies and beverages. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10 and free for children 3 and under. Suppers are scheduled for the fourth Saturday of every month through October.

Wolfe Neck Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner, family farm feast, with Gather Farm Fresh Eatery and Frontier Cafe?, Sunday, Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m., at the farm. For information and reservations, or to join the host committee, visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Wolfe Neck Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner, harvest dinner, with Rosemont Market and Bakery, Sunday, Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m., at the farm. For information and reservations, or to join the host committee, visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Ongoing Events

Freeport Community Thrift Shop, open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Freeport Community Center.

Freeport Rotary, breakfast meetings every Wednesday from 7-9 a.m., Broad Arrow Tavern, Harraseeket Inn, Main Street, Freeport. Prospective new members welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church food pantry, open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. All are welcome.

Durham Town Office, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays closed; and Thursday, 10:30-6:30. For more information, call 353-2561.

Pownal Town Office, open Mondays from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Fridays. For more information, call 688-4611.

Freeport Town Hall, open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Fridays. For more information, call 865-4743.

Open play, Thursdays,10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Open for kids from infants to age 5, for more information, contact the Freeport Families Network at [email protected].

Religion and spirituality

Durham Congregational Church, 73 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Sunday services each week at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road.Worship services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

First Parish Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. All-ages Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. For more information, call 688-4846.

?First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Freeport, Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school from nursery school to adult, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4404.??First Parish Church Congregational, UCC, 40 Main St., Freeport. Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-6022.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Worship service Sundays at 9 a.m.

St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Freeport. Masses Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 846-5584 ??Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pownal Road, Freeport. Saturday worship at 11 a.m. Sabbath School, Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-3990.??South Freeport Church, UCC, South Freeport Village. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4012.

Shiloh Chapel, Shiloh Road, Durham. Nondenominational services Sundays at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.shilohchapelmaine.org.