MON/11

MISCELLANEOUS

OUNCE OF PREVENTION SERIES: BLADDER CANCER, 11a.m. to noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. With urologist Craig Hawkins.

FROGS, SALAMANDERS AND VERNAL POOLS, 5-6p.m., location TBA. Explore and learn about a local vernal pool with wildlife biologist Amanda Shearin. 837- 9613.

TAKING ACTION FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, 5:30-7p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Monthly meeting of the Maine AllCare Midcoast Chapter.

TUE/12

MISCELLANEOUS

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. 542-7229.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, New Meadows Child Care, 150 Congress Ave., Bath.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Michael Dekker will speak on the French and Indian Wars in Maine. 725-7855.

TALK WITH PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING WRITER DAVID MARANISS, 7:30p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College. “The Art of Biography and the Search for Truth.” Free and open to the public.

SARAH SMILEY BOOK TALK, Mustard Seed Bookstore, Bath. Come hear Times Record columnist Sarah Smiley talk about her work.

POETRY MONTH OPEN MIC, 6:30- 8p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. Featuring poet Helene McGlauflin reading her new work. Part of National Library Week.

WED/13

BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m., Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle St., Bath. Drop-ins ok. Call 1-800-REDCROSS for an appointment.

MISCELLANEOUS

“YOU CAN HAVE YOUR BOOK AND EAT IT TOO” ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOKS FESTIVAL. Drop off your edible book between 10a.m. and 5:45p.m., with the festival beginning at 6p.m. People can cast their vote for the Most Creative, Funniest, Most Bookish and Best in Show, followed by an awards ceremony and eating of the entries. Need ideas? Go to books2eat.com.

CASCO BAY COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE DINNER MEETING, 5p.m., Smitty’s Cinema, 65 Topsham Fair Mall Rd., Topsham. A social hour followed by a plated dinner of vegetable lasagna or chicken kabobs, and a presentation at 7 p.m. by U.S. Navy Captain Gregg Baumann. $30 members, $35 non-members. 442- 7773.

TOPSHAM: BACK TO THE FUTURE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. A discussion about moving Topsham forward. 725- 1727. topshamlibrary.org.

LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANTIQUES NIGHT, 7p.m.,18 School St., Lisbon Falls. Members and guests may bring antiques, memorabilia or treasures from the attic to the meeting. Not an event for appraisals, though some members and attendees may be able to help identify mystery entries. 353-8510.

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DEPARTMENT PUBLIC FORUM, 4-6p.m., Coffin Elementary School cafeteria. Hear about new plans for an elementary school on Jordan Acres and repair plans for Brunswick Junior High School.

15TH ANNUAL JAZZ NIGHT AND DESSERT AUCTION, 6:30p.m., Bath Middle School. Featuring the Morse High School Jazz Band and Mixed Choir, and the Bath Middle School Jazz Bands and Honors Chorus. Funds raised will benefit both Bath Middle School and Morse High School’s music departments. 443- 8250.

PETER BALDWIN PANAGORE BOOK TALK, 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. Part of National Library Week. He will speak on his memoir, “Heaven is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me that Death is Just the Beginning.”

THU/14

MISCELLANEOUS

T.O.P.S. MEETING (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), weigh-in 6- 6:40p.m., followed by meeting. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., Brunswick. For more information, call 729-6400.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.

JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE LECTURE, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. With speaker Pat Falci presenting “Lee’s Forgotten General: A.P. Hill and the Battle of Gettysburg.” Free and open to the public.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAPPY HOUR, 5-7p.m., Brunswick Inn. With special guest Marieke Van Der Steenhoven, discussing Bowdoin College pranks of yesteryear. $5 cover to benefit PHS. 729-6606.

TEENS TALK, 5p.m., Topsham Public Library. Designing this year’s teen summer reading program. Stop by or call the library to register. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

MERRYMEETING ART ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, 1p.m., Bodwell Center, Brunswick. All are invited to attend. For more info, contact [email protected].

FRI/15

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

OLD-TIME COUNTRY FAMILY DANCE, 6:30-8p.m., Morris Farm, Wiscasset. Jigs, polkas and waltzes. $5 per person. All ages welcome.

BOW MAKER AND MUSICIAN TO SPEAK AT WOMAN’S CLUB, 1:45p.m., Freeport Community Library. Lynn Hannings plays double bass and has performed with the Portland Symphony Orchestra since 1969. New members welcome.

DIVA NIGHT! CELEBRATE YOUR INNER DIVA, 6-8:30p.m., Maine State Music Theater, Brunswick. Ticket price includes one cocktail, snacks, a dessert buffet and mini spa treatments. brunswicktowntown.org.

FREE CONCERT FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, 7p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. Featuring Primo Cubano, playing traditional Cuban music.

PERFORMANCES

COMMON HOUR: STUDENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, 12:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free.

SAT/16

MISCELLANEOUS

MAINE WOODS BASEBALL FOR 45 YEARS AND OLDER, 9a.m. to 11a.m., Coastal Performance Training Facility, Brunswick. Stop by, ask questions and hit some baseballs. All skill levels welcome. Admission is free.

SEED STARTING WORKSHOP, 3:30p.m.,

Chewonki, Wiscasset. A Sagadahoc

Chapter of Maine Organic Farmers and

Gardeners Association event. Featuring a guided tour of Chewonki’s seeding operations at 3:30p.m. and 4:15p.m.

RIP AND FRIENDS REUNION BASH, 6- 9p.m., Montsweag Roadhouse, Woolwich. Featuring the Bath band RIP, no cover charge, food and drink specials and King and Legends “Elvis.”

SIP N’ STITCH SATURDAY, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Knitting and crocheting club that meets on the first and third Saturday of the month. All abilities welcome. 725-1727.

JOY OF THE LENS RECEPTION, 1-3p.m., Crooker Gallery, Topsham Public Library. Our annual juried photo exhibition. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

CASUAL CRAFTS AND CREATIVITY FOR TEENS, 10a.m. to 2p.m., in the YA room of the Topsham Public Library. A different craft project each month. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

PERFORMANCES

BOWDOIN ORCHESTRA, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free.

BARBERSHOP CONCERT, SILENT AUCTION AND DOOR PRIZE, 1p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Hosted by Brunswick Area Respite Care. Featuring the Nor’Easters’ Chorus, In the Mix Quartet, Whatever Four Quartet and more. Advance tickets are $13, door tickets are $15. Under 12 free. Win a dinner for two to the Dolphin Marina.

ORATORIO CHORALE “CABARET,” 7p.m., Miscoast Presbyterian Church, Topsham. An informal evening of musical solors and ensemble pieces from Broadway to opera, jazz to pop and more. The event is free, but donations are accepted.

PUBLIC MEALS

BBQ CHICKEN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., First Congregational Church, Durham. $9 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under free. 837-3735.

BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Harpswell Merriconeag Grange. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, mac and cheese and pies. $8 for adults, children under 10 $4.

SUN/17

MISCELLANEOUS

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, 9a.m., Midcoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick.

TAKING WALKS, 9a.m., Cathance River Preserve. Led by Gary Lawless and James McCarthy. Meet at the Ecology Center.

PUBLIC MEALS

PUBLIC BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30- 9:30a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath. Eggs to order, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, home fries, juice, biscuits, gravy, muffins, coffee, tea and more. Adults: $7. Children under 12: $3. Children under 3 free. 443-6015.

MON/18

MISCELLANEOUS

“FIRST LIGHT” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND TALK, 6:30-8p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Free documentary short and discussion with filmmaker Adam Mazo about how generations of Native American children in Maine have been forcibly removed from their families and culture. 891-0218.

TUE/19

MISCELLANEOUS

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS GUEST NIGHT, 7p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. 542-7229.

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