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MISCELLANEOUS

BLOOD DRIVE, 2-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. Knights of Columbus Council 2358 of Lisbon Falls will sponsor this blood drive. To make an appointment, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

THE LINCOLN HOME STORY, 3-4 p.m., The Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Administrator Lynn Norgang will give a talk about how The Lincoln Home got its start, its growth and how health care has changed senior living and the future. Free and open to the public. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at rhonda@lincoln home.org or (207) 563-3350, or visit lincoln-home.org.

THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR, 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865- 3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

AUTHOR TALK: LISA BROOKS, 6:30-8 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Join Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group for an author talk by Lisa Brooks on “Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War.” Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-5242 ext. 503 or visit curtislibrary.com/indigenous.

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MISCELLANEOUS

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Thornton Hall, Mid Coast Senior Health, 56 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick. For all who are supporting individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. FMI, call (207) 729-8571.

TODDLER STORYTIME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories and songs; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH GUNTA, 11-11:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrar y.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath.

‘MAGIC CARPET’ WORKSHOP FOR TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Patten Free library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Library will provide a precut canvas along with assorted fabrics, paint, glue and sealant. The free make-and-take event is open to students in grades 6-12. Participants should wear clothing that can get messy. To register, call (207) 443-5141 ext. 12. FMI, contact Roberta Jordan at (207) 443-5141 ext. 25 or rjordan@patten. lib.me.us.

NATURE JOURNAL WORKSHOP, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Create, personalize and handstitch your own nature journal. Suggested donation of $2-5 per journal. FMI, email [email protected], (207) 837-9613 or visit hhltmaine.org.

BRUNSWICK TOASTMASTERS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m., 8 Venture Ave., Brunswick. Visitors welcome. FMI, call (207) 241- 2294 or visit 2156.toastmastersclubs.org.

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. FMI, call (207) 542- 7229.

RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR, 7:30 p.m., Bath. A twilight walking tour of Bath, seeing many original homes, hearing of some haunts and spirits and learning about early history. Appropriate for all; by reservation only. Meeting location revealed upon reservation. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12, free for children younger than age 5. FMI or to make a reservation, call (207) 380-3806 or visit redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PUBLIC MEALS

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL, 5-6 p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, 2 Columbus Dr., Brunswick. FMI, contact [email protected].

WED/6

MISCELLANEOUS

‘MAINE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE,’ 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. KELT will present a talk by Barbara Vickery and Kristen Puryear from the Maine Natural Areas Program about changes due to climate change and what can be done to support fish and wildlife. Preregistration is not required, but appreciated for planning. FMI or to sign up, call (207) 442- 8400 or visit kennebecestuary.org.

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

PERFORMANCES

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET, 6:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The quartet will kick off its 27th season; a post-concert reception will take place at Frontier Cafe at the Fort Andross Mill, 14 Main St., Brunswick. Tickets for the concert are $64, and $25 for the reception; they are available at daponte.org or at the door, if still available. FMI, call (207) 529-4555 or visit daponte.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

COMMUNITY BARBECUE, 5:30 p.m., Community Center, Perryman Drive, Brunswick. The Brunswick Elks Lodge and Elks National Grant fund will present a community barbecue featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and drinks. Facepainting for the kids.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND DRAWING DAY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. A day of painting and drawing, bring your own materials, lunch and a hat. Beginners welcome. Cost is $20 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration required, space is limited. To register, call (207) 882-7169 or visit shop.historicnewengland.org/CAT-PLEAINAIR-10980.

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.

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.

HARPSWELL ALBUM QUILT TALK, 7 p.m., Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Orr’s Island. Larissa Vigue Picard, executive director of Pejepscot Historical Society, will bring the quilt to the library. Created by multiple West Harpswell families in 1861, the “friendship” quilt is a masterpieces of genealogy and coded messages.

‘DEATH MAKES LIFE POSSIBLE’

SCREENING, 7-9 p.m., St. Lawrence

Arts Center, 76 Congress St., South

Portland. The film seeks to transform the fear of death into an inspiration for living. Tickets are $15 in advance. $20 at the door. FMI and tickets, call (802) 318- 6901 or visit portlanddmlp.bpt.me.

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

RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR, 7:30 p.m., Bath. A twilight walking tour of Bath, seeing many original homes, hearing of some haunts and spirits and learning about early history. Appropriate for all; by reservation only. Meeting location revealed upon reservation. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12, free for children younger than age 5. FMI or to make a reservation, call (207) 380-3806 or visit redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

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MISCELLANEOUS

BUILDING A VOCAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DEADLINE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (The event is Saturday, June 16), Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. The deadline to register for the all-day workshop by Ysaye Barnwell, longtime member of Grammy winning ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, is June 8. The event will take place Saturday, June 16. Registration fees are $50 per person, $75 per couple, $100 for family of three or more. FMI, call (207) 729-8515 or visit ysayeworkshop.brownpapertickets.com.

2ND FRIDAY BRUNSWICK! ARTWALK, 4- 7 p.m., downtown Brunswick, Pleasant and Maine streets. An evening of visual art, live music, dance and theatrical performances, and extended shopping hours. FMI, visit brunswickdowntown.org.

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.

SAT/9

MISCELLANEOUS

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

‘FILL THE FORD’ FOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shaw’s, 200 Lower Main St., Freeport. The Freeport Lioness-Lions are collecting non-perishable food to stock the pantry at Freeport Community Services. They will also be collecting old glasses, hearing aids and cell phones.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, Board Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Karen Richard will present a workshop on the educational and search features of familysearch.org, aimed at the beginning genealogist. Free and open to the public. Limited space, so reserve a spot by calling (207) 443- 5141.

HISTORIC PLANT MEDICINE WORKSHOP AND PICNIC, noon, Pettengill Farm, 31 Pettengill Road, Freeport. Guest lecturer Hannah Peterson will discuss local medicinal plants from the Colonial period and how they can be used today. A small historical meal also will be prepared over an open fire and the circa 1800 National Register farm house will be open for viewing. Guests are welcome to bring picnic essentials and explore the 140 acres. Sign up required — visit freeporthistoricalsociety.org; cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children.

PERFORMANCES

MAINE EVENT COMEDY, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7), Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Host Mark Turcotte, with comedians Nick Lavalle, Will Martin, Chris Gagne and Dawn Hartill. A 21-and-older show. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors; available at the box office from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, by calling (207) 582-7144 or at johnsonhall.org.

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