Thursday, Oct. 10

Comfort and Community: 250 Years of Maine Quilts, 6 to 7 p.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. A presentation by award-winning author Laurie LaBar, Curator Emerita and former chief curator of History and Decorative Arts at the Maine State Museum. Free. FMI, call 207-284-4181 or email reference@mcarthurlibrary.org.

Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St, Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. 55+ Free. FMI, email jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org.

Next Stop Comedy at Banded Brewing Co.! 8 to 9:30 p.m., Building 13-W. Featuring  comics from Boston and Beyond!

Friday, Oct. 11

Biddeford Haunts & Curiosities Walking Tour, 6 p.m., 287 Main St., Biddeford.

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Congregation Etz Chaim High Holiday Services, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Congregation Etz Chaim, 34 Bacon St., Biddeford. Services will be offered both in-person at the synagogue and virtually via both Zoom and Facebook. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Free. FMI, call 207-284-5771 or email mail@etzchaimme.org.

Story Hour at Biddeford Ready, 10 a.m., 25 Green S.t, Biddeford. There will be readings of age-appropriate books, sing songs, and do a craft or activity.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Bean Supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Saco Grange #53, 168 North St. Adults $10. FMI, call 207-831-5784 or email sacogrange53@gmail.com.

Congregation Etz Chaim) High Holiday Services, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., see Oct. 11

First Parish Bean Suppah, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach St., Saco. Come enjoy an old fashioned New England Bean Suppah along with some great fellowship. Menu is pea beans, kidney beans, mac n cheese, hot dogs, brown bread, coleslaw and various desserts. Cost is $5-$10. FMI, call 207-283-3771 or email office@firstparishsaco.org.

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Tuesday, Oct. 15

How to Spot, Stop, and Prevent Future Scams, 11 a.m. to noon, McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Free. FMI, email tech@mcarthurlibrary.org.

“The Science of Watching, The Art of Seeing, and the Power of Nature Absorption” presented by York County Audubon at the Wells Reserve and also via Zoom, at 7 p.m. Join Chris Lewey, Sharon Fisher and Jane Lounsbury who provide new ways to appreciate the nature that surrounds us. FMI, visit yorkcountyaudubon.org

Thursday, Oct. 17

Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, see Oct. 10.

Friday, Oct. 18

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Biddeford ArtWalk, 4 p.m., downtown Biddeford.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Free Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach St., Saco. Ken Medema is a gifted musician who, uniquely, is also blind.  Using a piano and keyboard, Ken creates an experience that is not only interactive but truly unique to each occasion.  He is an American Free. FMI, email scott.cousineau@firstparishsaco.org.

Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saco Grange 53, 168 North St., Saco. FMI, call 207-831-5784 or email sacogrange53@gmail.com.

Pillars of Pride, 6 p.m., The Lincoln Hotel, 17 Lincoln St., Biddeford. Each year at Pillars of Pride, the Biddeford Education Foundation honors and recognizes a community partner who has been a longtime contributor of time, talent, and treasure to Biddeford.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival,  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Saco.  Combines family fun and enchanting fall traditions. There will be a pumpkin patch, a pie eating contest, local vendors, and more. Rain date is Oct. 26.
Baked Bean and Pasta  Supper hosted by the Arundel Historical Society, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., will be held at the M.L.Day School Gym located at 600 Limerick Road, Arundel. There will be baked beans, mac and cheese, American chop suey, hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, drinks and coffee and homemade desserts. Takeout is available. Suggested donations are: adults$10,  kids 6-10 yearrs $5, children 5 and under free. There will be historical displays, membership info, and merchandise available. Proceeds benefit the Arundel Historical Society; all are welcome.

Free Community Dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, 503 Goodwins Mills, Rte. 35, Dayton. Menu includes: baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, rolls, cookies, and beverages. All are welcome.

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