Documentary on
American chestnut

Award-winning “Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut,” produced by The American Chestnut Foundation, will be shown at the Magic Lantern Theater and 4-H Innovation Center on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m.

The documentary traces the history of the American chestnut tree, its obliteration by disease, and its road to restoration. Learn why the chestnut was essential to the fabric of communities from Georgia to Maine and why so many have dedicated so much to return this iconic tree to its native range. Stories from ordinary people, scientists and notable chestnut lovers, including Dolly Parton, former President Jimmy Carter, Barbara Kingsolver and E.O. Wilson, show how the love of a tree can drive people to secure its future.

The film runs for 52 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session with representatives from the Maine Chapter of TACF, Loon Echo Land Trust, and The Magic Lantern. The event is free. Reserve seats at magiclanternmovies.com. The Magic Lantern Theater is located at 9 Depot St. in Bridgton.

Farmers market
moves inside

The Indoor Farmers Market begins on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Oriental Lodge No. 13, Harrison Road in Bridgton. Many of the regular summer vendors will be there. For a list of vendors, information on ordering, and to sign up for the BFM newsletter, go to facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket or email bridgtonfarmersmarket.bfm@gmail.com.

LEA trail
work day

Volunteers are needed to join the Lakes Environmental Association on Nov. 12 for a fall trail work day constructing new boardwalks on the south shore of Holt Pond Reserve in South Bridgton. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. All necessary tools will be provided; participants should bring work boots and gloves if they have them. To help out, register in advance online at mainelakes.org or call 647-8580.

Women’s Guild
Sale Nov. 16

Get a jump on holiday shopping at the St. Joseph Women’s Guild Annual Fall Sale on Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday-related items, baked goods and gently used clothing for all ages will be for sale at the St. Joseph Church Hall on South High Street, along with some special finds in the “Attic Treasures” section. Free coffee and tea will also be on offer. Donations of baked goods, money or saleable items are always welcome. For more information about donating, contact the church at 647-2334.

Send your news about Bridgton happenings to Perri Black at perrilb@gmail.com.