WED/8

MISCELLANEOUS

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street, Lisbon Falls, Lisbon. Call (800) 733-2767 to make an appointment; mention the church.

TEEN SUMMER NIGHTS MOVIE SERIES: ‘THE GREATEST SHOWMAN,’ 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. This week’s movie is “The Greatest Showman;” all movies shown during the series will be rated PG or PG-13. FMI, contact Roberta Jordan at (207) 443-5141 ext. 25 or rjordan@patten. lib.me.us, or visit patten.lib.me.us/teens.

CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING — BRUNSWICK CHAPTER, 6 p.m., Seminar Room, Curtis Memorial Library. FMI, call (240) 707-7716.

‘PAST AND PRESENT PERSPECTIVES ON MAINE STATEHOOD,’ 6:30 p.m., Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. UMaine Orono professor Liam Riordan will talk about Maine’s statehood process that culminated in 1820 with formal separation from Massachusetts.

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

PERFORMANCES

MUSIC ON THE MALL: DIRTY MCCURDY, 6-8 p.m., Town Mall, Brunswick. A musical ride through the decades. In case of inclement weather, rain date performances will take place Thursdays, when avaiable. FMI and updates, visit brunswickdowntown.org/events/music-on-the-mall.

THU/9

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.

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.

MAKER CART, 1-3 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Self-guided activities will vary week-to-week, may be crafty and science related. Free and open to the public, adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

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.

CREATIVE ART CREW: ROCK PAINTING, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. Paint rocks to decorate homes, rooms, gardens and communities. For adults and children; bring a paint-friendly outfit. FMI, cal (207) 594-0310.

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.

AUTHOR TALK: S.M. PARKER, 7 p.m., Popham Beach Library, 957 Popham Road (Route 209), Phippsburg. Maine writer S.M. Parker will read from and discuss her recent novel, “The Rattled Bones,” a modern ghost story involving the tragic history of Phippsburg’s Malaga Island.

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.

PERFORMANCES

BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: PRIMO CUBANO, 6- 8 p.m., Bandstand by the Sea, Mitchell Field, Route 123 (Harpswell Neck Road), Harpswell. Primo Cubano will perform at the Thursday night summer concert series. Rain location for all concerts is Harpswell Coastal Academy Gym, 9 Ash Point Road (1 mile south of Mitchell Field. FMI, visit harpswell.maine.gov.

LAWN CONCERT: MES AMIS, 6:30 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. Gypsy jazz group Mes Amis will perform on the lawn of the library; in case of inclement weather, the performance will take place in the Community Room. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 594-0310.

MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER: ‘NARNIA THE MUSICAL,’ 7 p.m., Orion Theater, Mt. Ararat Middle School, 50 Republic Ave., Topsham. The grade 6-9 cast features students from Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell, Topsham, Yarmouth and other surrounding areas. Advanced tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students and $8 for children younger than age 5, and can be purchased at midcoastyouththeater.org. Tickets also can be purchased at the door; those prices are $15 for adults, $13 for senionrs/students and $10 for children younger than age 5.

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 15 Pleasant St., Brunswick. DaPonte String Quartet’s Summer Series II — “What the Light Was Like” — features several works, including the world premiere of String Quartet No. 8 by Richard Danielpour. FMI or tickets, visit daponte.org.

FRI/10

MISCELLANEOUS

‘BEST DAY EVER: FOREST DAYS IN VERMONT KINDERGARTENS,’ 10 a.m., Rising Tide Community Kitchen, 323 Main St., Damariscotta. Join Juniper Hill School director Anne Stires or the short film, “Best Day Ever: Forest Days in Vermont Kindergartens.” Free and children are welcome; refreshments served. FMI, email [email protected] or call (207) 586-5711.

INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS PART 2, noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Seminar Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Learn to create blogs and websites. FMI, contact Michael Gorzka at [email protected] or (207) 725- 5242 ext. 218.

ART SHOWS OPENING RECEPTIONS, 5-7 p.m., Brunswick Business Center, 18 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The Points of View gallery will open an exhibition — “Double Takes: Visual Conversation” — photographs and fine art prints by PV artists Judith Long and guest photographer Burke Long. In the Garret Gallery, the work of Beth Heron, Pat Hix, Carolyn Judson and guest Middy Thomas is featured in the show “Flora, Fauna and Beyond.”

AUTHOR TALK: ELIZABETH BERG, 6 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall, 837 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. Author Elizabeth Berg will read from her books “Make Someone Happy,” “Still Happy,” and the newly released paperback “The Story of Arthur Truluv,” as well as offer a sneak peek at its sequel, “Night of Miracles.” Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase and signing. FMI, email [email protected], call (207) 725-1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.

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

MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER: ‘NARNIA THE MUSICAL,’ 7 p.m., Orion Theater, Mt. Ararat Middle School, 50 Republic Ave., Topsham. The grade 6-9 cast features students from Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell, Topsham, Yarmouth

and other surrounding areas. Advanced tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students and $8 for children younger than age 5, and can be purchased at midcoastyouththeater.org. Tickets also can be purchased at the door; those prices are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors/students and $10 for children younger than age 5.

NOVEL JAZZ, 7 p.m., Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors age 65 and older, $7 for ages 12- 18, and free for those younger than 12 accompanied by an adult. FMI, call (207) 563-5513, or visit skidompha.org or mainejaz.net.

VOLUNTEERS JAZZ BAND, 7 p.m., Library Park, Washington Street, Bath. The band that formed to perform for veterans organizations, will play big band, jazz, funk, blues and rock and roll. Free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, visit the Main Street Bath Facebook page.

SAT/11

MISCELLANEOUS

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

MEET THE CANDIDATES: WILLIAM ‘BILL’ BLODGETT, 10-11 a.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Blodgett, of Waldoboro, is the current County Commissioner for District Two, representing Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro (Part), South Bristol (Part) And Monhegan Island Plantation, and Waldoboro. FMI, visit lincolncountydemocrats.com/events.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS OF CASTLE TUCKER, 10-11:30 a.m., Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Tour Castle Tucker, including seeing rooms and hearing stories not on the regular tour. Advance registration and payment — $10 for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmembers — is required. Space is limited. FMI or to register, call (207) 882-7169 or visit shop.historicnewengland.org/CATNOOKS 3-8496.

105TH GEORGETOWN WORKING LEAGUE FAIR, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Georgetown Central School, 52 Bay Point Road, Georgetown. White elephants, hand-crafted gifts, jewelry, antiques/collectibles, local artists/craftspeople, raffle of handmade quilt, silent auction, Maine authors, baked goods, luncheon featuring locally sourced seafood/other options. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine.

LOVE THE LAKE REGATTA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rolling Acres, Jefferson. The family friendly day will provide participants with the opportunity to get onto the water using one of Midcoast Conservancy’s kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards; attendees are welcome to bring their own paddle craft if they prefer. A course will be set up for low-key races and self-guided paddles. A series of “silly” races will encourage kids of all ages to test their paddle skills. Paddlers are invited to picnic at the farm; Midcoast Conservancy will provide drinks and dessert, so attendees should pack a lunch. Registration is requested; there is no charge for the event. FMI and to register, call (207) 389-5150 or visit midcoastconservancy.org/events/damariscotta-lake-regatta-day.

OPEN HOUSE/MEMBERSHIP DRIVE/COOKOUT, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bath Area Senior Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Bath Area Senior Activity Center is hosting an open house, membership drive and cookout for people age 55 and older. Music will be provided by Ray Seigler and demonstrations will start at 11:30 a.m. FMI, call (207) 443-4937.

CAMP SUNSHINE WATERMELON FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., L.L. Bean, 95 Main St., Freeport. Watermelon-themed activities, kids games, live family entertainment and watermelon treats. In support of Camp Sunshine, which provides respite, recreation and support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. FMI, visit campsunshinewatermelonfestival.org.

DOGUST ADOPTION EVENT, noon to 6 p.m., Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick. A dog and cat adoption event. FMI, call (207) 725-5051.

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