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LEGO CLUB, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Kids have the opportunity to explore their creativity by themselves or building based on the theme of the month. Program recommended for ages 5-11; adult supervision required. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

‘AWK THE AWKWARD PENGUIN’ BOOK LAUNCH, 4 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. The launch of Vance Bessey’s new children’s book, “Awk the Awkward Penguin.” FMI, visit vancebessey.com.

17TH ANNUAL JAZZ NIGHT/DESSERT AUCTION, 6:30 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath. Bidding for the dessert auction begins at 6:30 p.m., musical performances start at 7 p.m. Morse High School Jazz Band and Mixed Choir, Bath Middle School Jazz Bands and Honors Chorus will perform. Funds raised by the auction benefit Bath Middle School and Morse High School music departments.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, call (207) 528-5550.

PERFORMANCES

SOUNGWRITERS ON STAGE, 7 p.m., The Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. Performing are Jud Caswell, Kat Logan, Paddy Mills and emrging artist Tom Mitchell. Admission is $10; tickets can be purchased at the door or online at explorefrontier.com.

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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Parrish Cong. Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. 838- 8991.

THURSDAY HIKERS, 9 a.m., locations vary. Weekly Thursday outings geared to active seniors. FMI, visit hike.micstan.us.

STORY TIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725-1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.

TECH TIME, 1-3 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725- 1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.

CELEBRATING ECOLOGIST JOHN LICHTER, 4-5:30 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. A short symposium will feature several talks, and will celebrate the career of ecosystem ecologist John Lichter. Free and open to the public.

KELT ANNUAL MEETING, 5:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust annual meeting features a student expo, business meeting and presentations by KELT’s program director and local educators. Appetizers, and wine and beer tasting. RSVP by calling (207) 442-8400, emailing [email protected] or online at kennebecestuary.org/annual-meeting-2018.

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.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY BRUNSWICK, 6-8 p.m., 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Dinner provided at no cost. A Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, hang-ups or addiction.

DOUGLAS ROOKS BOOK READING, 6:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Maine author and journalist Douglas Rooks will read from his new book, “Rise, Decline and Renewal: The Democratic Party in Maine.” Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-5242 or visit curtislibrary.com.

‘WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: INTERGENERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION,’ 7 p.m., Searles Hall, Room 315, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. A panel discussion about experiences, views and hopes surrounding action on

environmental issues.

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

‘CREATE A WILDLIFE PARADISE IN YOUR YARD,’ 7 p.m., Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Orr’s Island. Ed Robinson will give a presentation on how to put out the welcome mat for some of your favorite species right in your own backyard.

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MID COAST HOSPITAL AUXILIARY USED BOOK SALE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Merrymeeting Plaa, 147 Bath Road, Brunswick. Thousands of gently used books have been donated for sale at bargain prixed. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Herb Paris Health Career Scholarship Fund and other vital hospital projects. All donations are tax deductible. FMI, call (207) 373-6015.

INDOOR YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Plant Memorial Home, 1 Washington St., Bath. All proceeds will benefit the residents’ activity fund. FMI, call (207) 443-8994.

MERRYMEETING ARTS CENTER EMERGING ARTISTS’ SHOW RECEPTION, 5-7 p.m., Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery, 9 Main St., Bowdoinham. The opening of the annual emerging artists’ show for creators younger than age 18. The exhibition will be continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9 p.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.

PERFORMANCES

BRUNSWICK CITY LIMITS, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. A benefit concert with local musicians to support Brunswick’s Class of 2018, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and the Brunswick High School music department. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE: JIM GALLANT BAND, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. This show benefits the church, as well as the Immigrant Resource Center. Tickets are $16 at the door (cash or credit). FMI, call (207) 783-0461 or visit uuconcerts.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER, 5-7 p.m., St. Charles Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick. Menu includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. $8 for adults, $ for ages 5-12, free for under age 5. Carry-out is an option. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 648. FMI, contact Suzann at (207) 607- 1099.

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MID COAST HOSPITAL AUXILIARY USED BOOK SALE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Merrymeeting Plaa, 147 Bath Road, Brunswick. Thousands of gently used books have been donated for sale at bargain prixed. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Herb Paris Health Career Scholarship Fund and other vital hospital projects. All donations are tax deductible. FMI, call (207) 373-6015.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830-9863.

HHLT: LEARN ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS, 9 a.m. to noon, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Learn about how including native plants in your yard or garden can benefit wildlife. Order native plants and support HHLT. Advance registration requested. FMI, call (207) 837-9613, email [email protected] or visit hhltmaine.org.

INDOOR YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Plant Memorial Home, 1 Washington St., Bath. All proceeds will benefit the residents’ activity fund. FMI, call (207) 443-8994.

JUNIPER HILL SCHOOL SPRING OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to noon, Juniper Hill School, 180 Golden Ridge Road, Alna. FMI, call (207) 586-5711, email [email protected] or visit juniperhillschool.org.

BOARD GAME CAFE, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

SPRING FLING: A MEGA ADOPTION EVENT, noon to 6 p.m., Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick. An adoption event for a group of dogs and puppies rescued from a partner organization in Mississippi; 40 or more puppies will be looking for homes. All animals spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

50/50 BINGO, 1-3 p.m., Bath Area Senior Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Doors open at noon, and refreshments will be available. All are invited, but must be at least 16 years old to play.

JOY OF THE LENS RECEPTION, 1-3 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. A reception in the Crooker Gallery to kick off the annual photography exhibit. FMI, visit topshamlibrary.org.

WOOLWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL 8TH GRADE ANNUAL AUCTION, 5-8 p.m., Woolwich Central School, 137 Nequasset Road, Woolwich. Preview and silent auction from 5-6:30 p.m., live auction from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and hundreds of items will be auctioned; child care is provided. Proceeds benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. FMI, call (207) 443- 9739.

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT, 6 p.m., Columbian Club Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath. Game starts at 6 p.m.; refreshments available. FMI, call (207) 443- 6015.

PERFORMANCES

BRUNSWICK CITY LIMITS, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. A benefit concert with local musicians to support Brunswick’s Class of 2018, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and the Brunswick High School music department. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

GAWLER FAMILY BAND, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse of New Gloucester, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. An evening of traditional fiddling and folk music rootes in Maine and New England traditions. Tickets are $10 at the door. FMI, facebook.com.gawlerfamilyband.

PUBLIC MEALS

BREAKFAST AT HARPWELL MERRICONEAG GRANGE, 8-10 a.m., Harpswell. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs, ham or sausage, juice, fruit, coffee, tea and cocoa. Adults: $8, children under 10: $4.

HAM AND BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., Alna Fire Station, 1579 Alna Road, Alna. Ham, baked beans, salads, rolls, pies, coffee, milk and lemonade. Cost is $9 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for those age 4 and younger.

WEST BATH GRANGE SUPPER, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., West Bath Seaside Grange, 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. Beans and franks, casseroles, salad, bread, desserts and drinks. $8 donation, free for younger than 3 years.

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9TH ANNUAL TORTOISE AND HARE 5K, 9 a.m., Bow Street Market, Freeport. Proceeds benefit Freeport Running Boosters. Register at runinarace.com.

BATH ANTIQUE SALE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath. Last show of the season. FMI, call Paul Fuller at (207) 832-7798 or visit bathantiqueshows.com.

MAINE’S FIRST SHIP SPRING LECTURE SERIES: ‘THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!: THE ART OF RIGGING IN THE AGE OF SAIL,’ 2 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath. Talk given by Jim Nelson. Suggested donation of $5.

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