“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170.

“Up the Road/On the Water: Extended Views of Freeport,” an exhibit of oil paintings by artist Janice L. Moore, on display during October, Freeport Community Library.

Freeport Creative Arts Urban Sketchers Group, meets Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Coffee by Design, L.L. Bean. All welcome.

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 Jeffrie Wetherhold, 272-2635, 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.

Adult coloring group, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Freeport Community Library. Dedicated space provided every Wednesday for anyone 18 and older to drop-in and color for an hour or so. Library will provide detailed coloring book pages, colored pencils, large assortment of crayons.

Freeport Project Review Board, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Coastal Waters Commission, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

RSU 5 Board of Directors, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6:39 p.m., Freeport High School.

Author Phyllis Chinlund, speaks on her memoir, “Looking Back from the Gate: A Story of Love, Art, and Dementia,” Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Freeport Fire Prevention Open House, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m., Public Safety Building, 6 Main St. Activities and demonstrations for children and adults.

Free flu vaccine clinic, organized by the Yarmouth Health Council, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 2, 148 North Road, Yarmouth. No appointment necessary. Bring insurance ID card.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table Lecture, Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Speaker Pete Vermilyea, “The Battle of Mount Desert Island and Confederate Naval Operations off the Maine Coast.” Lectures free and open to the public; donations appreciated.

Freeport Shellfish Conservation Commission, Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. For more information, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 775-2132.

Farmer for the Morning program, for parents and their toddlers or pre-schoolers, Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. through May, Wolfe’s Neck Farm. $5 fee, drop-in program. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Second Friday Art Walk, Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m., downtown Brunswick. Look for orange flags to find venues.

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

Pumpkin Hayrides, weekends during October, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. $5 (children 3 and under are free). Small pumpkins cost $3. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus of Bath/Brunswick annual show, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Event celebrates group’s 50th year of being a chartered chorus through Barbershop Harmony Society. Tickets $17, $14 seniors, free for students under 18. For more information, see www.noreasterschorus.org or find group on Facebook.

Steamer Dig, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging (bring mud sneakers or high boots and clam hoe or spading fork). Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Moonlight Masquerade dance and costume party, hosted by Freeport Players and the Delta Knights, Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. 21-plus, BYOB. Tickets $25 in advance and at the door. Order at www.fcponline.org/tix_MoonlightMasquerade.htm.

Fall in the Forest, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Fall is a great time to get to know the trees, and this program is a fun way to do it. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

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: worship at 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. All welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, worship service Sunday, 9 a.m., led by the Rev. Ray St. Pierre. Sunday School for children and adults 10:30 a.m. For more information, see www.northpownalumc.org.

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

“The Basics of Alzheimer’s,” presentation by Mark Pechenik of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Monday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Program is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, Oct.17, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Freeport Sewer District Board of Trustees, Monday, Oct. 17, treatment plant, 43 South Freeport Road. Public hearing on proposed 4 percent sewer rate increases in 2017 and 2018, 6 p.m.; trustees meeting, 7 p.m. For more information, call 865-3540.

Metro Breez bus service updates and feedback, Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., Freeport Town Council Chambers. For more information, www.gpmetrobus.com or call 774-0351.

4-H Maker Mondays, free for youth ages 9-18, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, 3:30-5 p.m., UMaine Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Oct. 17, participants will paint their own Halloween door hanger; Nov. 14, learn how to bake easy pumpkin spice cupcakes and use basic cake decorating tips; Dec. 12, learn how to make snowflake window clings and a winter-themed mason jar luminary. Sign up for one session or all three. For more information or to register, see visit: https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/4-h-maker-mondays/ or call 781-6099.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. Firefighter Story Time, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10:15 a.m., toddlers to preschoolers. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.com.

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.

Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus Guest Night, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., iBath. For more information, call Ray, vice president of membership, 542-7299.

Freeport Traffic and Parking Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 a.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Volunteer Recognition reception, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Town Council, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Parkinson’s Support Group, third Wednesday of the month, Oct. 19, 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.

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.

Powal Planning Board, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Yarmouth Art Festival, Wednesday, Oct. 19-Saturday, Oct. 22, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth. Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Artists’ reception, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30-8 p.m. Admission free for both the festival and reception, with donations accepted. An online show catalog can be seen at http://yarmouthartfestival.com/catalog/.

Freeport Republican Committee meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:45 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Mallett Drive, Freeport. Bring donations of personal care items for men, women and children for the Freeport Food Pantry. For more information, email Jason Thyen, [email protected].

“Lost Colonies and Fading Footsteps: An Archaeological investigation of Ulster-Scots on the Maine Frontier,” presented by Freeport Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Ongoing archaeological work and research in the local area related to 18thcentury Scotch-Irish settlers. Featuring such family names as Anderson, Armstrong, Mann, Means, Patten, Rogers, Dunning, Chase, Jamison, Campbell, Hewey (Huey), Phinney, Martin, Given, McKeen and others.

Active Living Committee, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m., Freeport Town Council Chambers.

Brunswick Downtown Association benefit auction, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m., The Daniel, 10 Water St., Brunswick. Silent auction at 5 p.m., live auction at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts served, cash bar available. Tickets $15, $25 for two. For tickets and more information, see

www.brunswickdowntown.org or call 729-4439.

National Drug Take Back Initiative, Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Safety Building, Freeport. For more information, call 865-4800.

Stroll with the Ranger, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Celebrate National Trails Day at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Stories in Stone, Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s beautiful rockbound coast on this walk with short talks and activities. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Durham Republican Committee, Monday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., meeting room behind Shiloh Chapel. All registered Republicans welcome.

Girl Scouts of Maine member sign-up, Monday, Oct. 24, 5 p.m., Freeport Town Hall. For more information, see www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club, meets Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Durham Fire Station, 615 Hallowell Road, Durham. Meetings are last Tuesday of each month from September to April. For more information, contact Duncan Daly, 865-6188 or Mike Yates, 865-3555.

Six-week diabetes self-management classes, begin Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4:30-8 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Board Room, Brunswick. Subjects covered include techniques to manage symptoms, exercises for maintaining and improving strength and endurance, healthy eating, appropriate use of medication and working more effectively with health care providers. Free, pre-registration required. Contact Annica McGuirk, 406-3971.

Author Debra Spark, gives book talk on her latest novel, “Unknown Caller,” Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

“Election,” film starring Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick and Chris Cline, screens Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library’s Merrill Film Society, 215 Main St., Yarmouth.

Readers Circle discussion, “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” by Helen Simonson, Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth.

Secrets of the Shore, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flats, gravel beach and rocky shore. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

The Bewitching Hour, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Celebrate Halloween by learning how plants in the park have been linked to witches and magic. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

“Young Frankenstein,” with Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman, screens Monday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth.

Lego Club, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Club meets first Wednesday of every month through. No need to sign up, just show up and build (all Legos provided). For children 5-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We love to eat

Freeport Democrats’ spaghetti supper, Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, Elm Street, Freeport. $5, free for kids under 5. Attendees should bring something for an auction, as well as donations for the Freeport Community Services Food Pantry. For more information, see www.facebook.com/FreeportMaineDemocrats/.

Roast chicken supper, hosted by Freeport Masons, Saturday, Oct. 15, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Mallet Drive. Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, assorted vegetables, homemade biscuits, dessert, beverage. $9, $4.50 children under 12.

Bean supper, and landowner appreciation night, Saturday Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m., Topsham Fair Exhibition Hall, Topsham. Three kinds of beans, American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs and buns, cole slaw, corn bread, two kinds of brown bread, water, soda, coffee, pies and desserts. $7.50, children $3, children under 10 free. Proceeds benefit Topsham Trail Riders and the Topsham Fair Association.

Farm to Table Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 16, 5-8 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Mallett Barn, Freeport. Harvest dinner with Union. $75. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Durham Community Lunch, Tuesday, Oct. 18, noon, First Congregational Church of Durham, routes 9 and 136. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. American chop suey, salad and rolls. Suggested donation $2-$4. Proceeds fund future lunches. General schedule is the first and third Tuesday of the month. Those interested in helping or have questions can call Julie Wagoner, 353-9715.

Third Friday Free Lunch, Oct. 21, noon-1 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Oct. 22 , 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Three kinds of homemade beans, hot dogs, pickles, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad, homemade pies, coffee, beverages. All homemade. $9, all you can eat. $4 for kids 6-12, free for kids under 6. Final supper of the season.

Chicken pie supper, Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road. Meat and gravy chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cole slaw, dessert. $13, children 4-10 $6, children under 4 free. Takeout available.

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.

Bean supper, Saturday, Nov. 12, 5-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. Three kinds of homemade baked beans, macaroni and cheese, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, pickles, coleslaw, pies, beverages and more. $9, children $4. Profits support outreach programs. Suppers held the second Saturday of every month.

IN FREEPORT

Art exhibit

This oil painting by Janice L. Moore is among those in “Up the Road/On the Water: Extended Views of Freeport,” an exhibit on display during October at the Freeport Community Library.