WED/12

MISCELLANEOUS

AUDUBON TALK, noon brown bag lunch discussion, Topsham Library, 25 Foreside Road. Maine Audubon education director Eric Topper presenting. FMI, (207) 725-1727.

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB, noon, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Maine Audubon presents info on how to manage gardens to full benefit. FMI, (207) 725-1727.

SMARTPHONE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, 4-5:30 p.m., Midcoast Conservancy, Edgecomb. Workshop teaches how to take better smartphone pictures, use social media. Register at midcoastconservancy.org or call (207) 389-5150.

ART AT THE GRILL, 4-5:30 p.m., Damariscotta River Grill, trio of artists show off various mediums. Artwork on display Sept. 10-Oct. 22. FMI, (207) 562-2992.

INVASIVE FOREST PEST PROGRAM, 5-7 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Landowners learn how to identify, counter invasive forest pests including browntail moth, ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, and more. FMI, (207) 725-1727.

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

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY STUDENT WORKSHOP, 6-8 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St., Portland. Prospective Maine Maritime Academy students and parents learn about admissions process. FMI, 1-800-464-6565 or [email protected].

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, Community Educational Room, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, (207) 441- 1550.

EXPLORING DNA TESTING, 7 p.m., 18 School St., Lisbon. Discussion about benefits of DNA testing for tracing genealogy. FMI, [email protected] or (207) 353- 8510.

PERFORMANCES

RICHARD NELSON IMAGINARY ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m., Frontier Cafe, 14 Mill St, Brunswick. Free jazz/fusion music show.

THU/13

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 180 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.

NATURE SPEAKS BOOK TALK, 4 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Discussion of “Hope Beneath Our Feet: Restoring Our Place in the Nature World,” by Martin Keogh. Focus this week is Chapter 8.

BREWING DEMOCRACY, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Meeting with candidates for local, state, federal office. FMI, (207) 380-7554.

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.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Scottish dance class for adults every Thursday at Topsham Grange, Pleasant Street, Topsham. Beginners start at 6 p.m. Donation of $4 per class. Singles, couples welcome. FMI, (207) 841-3232 or

[email protected].

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

RED CLOAK HAUNTED TOUR, 7 p.m., Bath. Twilight walking tour of Bath, see historic homes and hear their ghost stories. $15 adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. FMI, (207) 380- 3806 or redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PERFORMANCES

FRANCO CENTER LUNCH/SHOW, 11:25 a.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Lewiston. La Rencontre features Normand Gagnon, French-Canadian button accordanist. $12 admission. FMI, (207) 783-1585 or [email protected].

PUBLIC MEALS

LUNCH WITH FRIENDS, noon, Merriconeag Grange Hall, 529 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. FMI, [email protected] or (207) 725-5716.

FRI/14

MISCELLANEOUS

HOW TO REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS, 9 a.m.-noon OR 1-4 p.m., Mitchell Field, 1410 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Identify and remove invasive plants in a group. FMI, [email protected].

TOUR OF CASTLE TUCKER, 10-11:30 a.m., Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. $10 Historic New England Members, $15 nonmembers. Space limited. FMI, (207) 882-7169 or historicnewengland.org

AUTHOR TALK AND LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m., South Freeport Church, 98 South Freeport Road. Author Joan Dempsey discusses work and signs books. RSVP by 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Tickets $15. FMI (207) 865-4012.

BRUNSWICK HIGH 1952 REUNION, noon luncheon at Fairground Cafe in Topsham for Brunswick High School Class of 1952. FMI, Jeanette Kenney at (207) 443-2627.

OPENING RECEPTION, 5-7 p.m. opening for “Nature of the Universe,” group show inspired by nature. Points of View Gallery, 18 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Gallery open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI, (207) 373-9300.

OIL PAINTINGS FROM CASCO BAY TO MONTERAY, 5-9 p.m. Lee Reiff, ArtWalk reception, Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. “Both Coasts” exhibit continues through September.

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

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 6:30 p.m., Bath Police Department, 250 Water St., Bath. FMI (207) 442-7557.

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.

MY LAI MEMORIAL EXHIBIT, 6:30-9:30 p.m. honoring Vietnamese who died in Vietnam War, Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. 8 p.m. reading of veterans’ poetry.

MAINE STORYTELLING MUSTER, 7-9 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville. Suggested donation $30.

PERFORMANCES

BRUNSWICK SECOND FRIDAY, 4-7 p.m. Brunswick Downtown Assocation hosts more than 10 outdoor performances and 30 artist displays in downtown galleries, shops, etc. FMI, brunswickdowntown.org.

SARAH PELLETIER, FRANCINE KAY CONCERT, 4:30 p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College.

FREEPORT PLAYERS SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 14-30. Freeport Performing Arts Center. Tickets $12 online, $15 at door. fcponline.org/buy-tickets/. FMI, (207) 865-2220.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI,

chocolatechurcharts.org.

NOVEL JAZZ SEPTET, 8 p.m., Frontier Cafe, 14 Mill St., Brunswick. Performing music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. FMI, (207) 725-5222 or explorefrontier.com.

PUBLIC MEALS

LOBSTERMEN’S RELIEF FUND BENEFIT, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Cook’s Lobster and Ale House, Bailey Island. Portion of proceeds goes to fund. Music and other events planned after 6 p.m. FMI, mlcalliance.org.

SAT/15

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. (207) 841- 9919.

BOWDOINHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Brunswick Historical Society Meeting House, River Road and Browns Point Road intersection. Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, household items, toys, etc. Donations welcome. FMI, call Lara, (207) 666- 8161. $15 to reserve table space to sell your items. Funds go to Merrymeeting Hall.

TOPSHAM SIP ‘N STITCH, 10 a.m.-noon, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Regular meeting of tea, knitting, crocheting group. FMI, (207) 725-1727.

CREATE AND TAKE TOTES, 10 a.m.- noon, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell. Use stencils, stamps, markers to create unique tote. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Registration required. FMI, harlowgallery.org or (207) 622-3813.

HOW-TO FESTIVAL & BLOCK PARTY, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Pleasant and Middle streets, Brunswick. Block party focused on how to make, create a range of items. FMI, curtislibrary.com/how-to.

MY LAI MEMORIAL EXHIBIT, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. honoring Vietnamese who died in Vietnam War, Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland.

MERRYMEETING BAY LOBSTER BAKE, 3:30-6:30 p.m., includes boat trip to Swan Island. 50-person limit. $40. FMI, (207) 737-2239.

CHAMPAGNE ON THE SHEEPSCOT, 4:30-7 p.m., Newcastle. Music, hors d’oevres, full bar, raffle for Kate Nordstrom painting. Tickets $60, supporting Midcoast Conservancy. FMI, (207) 389- 5150 or [email protected].

MAINE STORYTELLING MUSTER, 7-9 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville. Suggested donation $30. Lunch included. FMI, phyllis. [email protected].

PERFORMANCES

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI, chocolatechurcharts.org.

MAINE EVENT COMEDY, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Tickets $16 adult, $14 senior. FMI, (207) 582-7144.

FREEPORT PLAYERS SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 14-30. Freeport Performing Arts Center. Tickets $12 online, $15 at door. fcponline.org/buy-tickets/. FMI, (207) 865-2220.

PUBLIC MEALS

BATH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath. Salsa chicken, rice, corn, zuchini, more. $10 adult, $4 children under 12. FMI or for takeout, (207) 443- 4707.

SUN/16

MISCELLANEOUS

MANAGING INVASIVE PLANTS, two workshop sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve on Wiskeag Road in Bath. Homeowner’s guid to dealing with invasive plants. Sessions at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. geared toward land managers. FMI or register, (207) 442- 8400 or kennebecestuary.org.

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