FRI/14
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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, Art- Walk 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.
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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, [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.
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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.
SKYLINE FARM TRAIL RUN, 10 a.m., 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. 5th Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/Walk. Early registration $20 at running4free.com. Race day registration $25 starting 8 a.m. race day. Top finishers get $100 gift card. FMI, (207) 415-6830 or [email protected].
BLUE MASS, 10:30 a.m., Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston. Catholic mass for law enforcement, firefighters, other emergency personnel in Lewiston. All welcome to attend. FMI, (207) 321-7810.
WESTPORT ISLAND HISTORIC HOMES TOUR, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Westport’s Old Town Hall, 1217 Main Road. Tickets $20, light lunch provided. FMI, (207) 882-8477 ext. 3.
MY LAI MEMORIAL EXHIBIT, noon-4 p.m. honoring Vietnamese who died in Vietnam War, Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. Closing ceremony at 1 p.m.
TOPSHAM ELM STREET TOUR, 1:30 p.m., starts at United Baptist Church, 1 Elm St., Brunswick. Hosted by Pejepscot Historical Society. 20-person limit. $8 nonmembers, free to members. FMI or register, (207) 729-6606 or [email protected].
MERRYMEETING BAY HISTORICAL TOUR, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tour Swan Island by ferry, leaving from campground. Free. Limit 40 people. FMI, (207) 737-2239.
PUBLIC MEALS
CHURCH CHICKEN PIE SUPPER TICKET DEADLINE, tickets for Oct. 26 Chicken Pie Supper at North Yarmouth
Congregational Church must be purchased 1-3 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 16. Call (207) 829-3644 or (207) 829- 4597 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot. $13 per meal.
PERFORMANCES
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 2 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI, chocolatechurcharts.org.
GAITHER VOCAL BAND, 3 p.m., Merrill Auditorium at City Hall, Portland. Gospel music performance. Tickets at gaither.com or premierproductions.com or porttix.com. FMI, (207) 842-0800.
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MISCELLANEOUS
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick. FMI, (207) 837-3581.
BABY AND ME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. A social time for babies and their caregivers; infant toys and music available. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. For a special time with a therapy dog, call ahead to save a spot. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
GIRL SCOUTS GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, 5 p.m., Herriet Beecher Stowe Elementary, Brunswick. Part of national recruitment initiative with superhero themed activities.
KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST UNTAPPED, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bath Brewing Co, hear from KELT about ticks in the estuary. Space limited. FMI, (207) 442-8400.
“FRENCH REACQUISITION” CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 p.m. The Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Monday night French class for adults, $120 for 10-week session. FMI, (207) 783-1585 or [email protected].
PERFORMANCES
QUEBEC CHOIR AT FRANCO CENTER, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Choeur en Supplement’Air, 50-member choir from Quebec performs in Maine on part of international tour. Tickets $18. FMI, (207) 783-1585.
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MISCELLANEOUS
OSHA ADVICE FOR EMPLOYERS, 7:45 a.m., the Carriage House, Lewiston. OSHA representative will discus rules and reporting for employers. Regisration starts at 7:30 a.m. Free for Central Maine Human Resources Association members, $25 for nonmembers. Includes full breakfast.
SENIOR HEALTH EXPO, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Brunswick Recreation Center, 220 Neptune Dr., Brunswick Landing. Free admission, flu shot clinic, pickleball lessons, tech desk and more. FMI, (207) 729-0757.
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.
TIN SCRAP CRAFTS, 10 a.m.-noon., Harpswell Town Office. Learn how to repurpose tin cans for crafts.
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 freeportlibrary.com.
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