Film screenings
The Merrill Film Society at Merrill Memorial Library will screen “Close-up” (in Farsi with English subtitles) Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. The 1990 Iranian film by Abbas Kiarostami focuses on the real-life trial of a man who impersonated a filmmaker, conning a family into believing they would star in his new film. It features the people involved, acting as themselves.
“North by Northwest,” the 1957 classic film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starting Cary Grant, screens Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. The viewings will be at Lewis Hall on the library’s third floor. The films are free and popcorn will be served.
The library’s August matinee, “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” rated R, screens at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, in Lewis Hall. It stars Tina Fey.
For more information, call 846-4763.
Farmers market
The Yarmouth Farmers Market will operate in front of 317 Main on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. through Sept. 29. Once again, 317 Main will provide live acoustic music on the porch throughout the summer and welcome nonprofit organizations into the mix to promote their initiatives. Look for updates on Facebook.
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