Upcoming events

“Cobblers to Capitalists: Two Centuries of Freeport Shoemaking,” Freeport Historical Society exhibit, runs through Jan. 15, 2016, Harrington House, 45 Main St. $3 admission. Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Labor Day; open Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Labor Day to Memorial Day. For more information, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org or call 865-3170.

“The Full Monty,” through Saturday, June 20, Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theatre on the Bowdoin College campus, Brunswick. Tickets $43-$70. For times and tickets, call 725-8769 or see www.msmt.org.

Couponing for the Community, Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Eureka Community Center, Durham. Learn couponing basics including where/how to find and collect coupons; how to organize them; and how to begin using them. For more information, call Pat Provost, 212-5156.

Freeport Republican Committee, Wednesday, June 17, 6:45 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Mallett Drive, lower level. All Freeport registered Republicans are invited to attend. For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Jason Thyen, chairman,at [email protected]. Attendees are asked to bring men’s or ladies’ personal items for donation to the Freeport Food Bank.

Freeport Rotary, meets every Wednesday, 7 a.m., Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. Feel free to stop by and see what the group is about, or call Matt Morrison, 691-8747, for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesdays, noon and 7:30 p.m.; AlAnon, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Business Debtors Anonymous, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Parkinson’s disease support group, for people just diagnosed, caregivers and people who have been living with the diagnosis, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., YMCA of Southern Maine, Casco Bay Branch, Freeport. For more information, call 865-9600.

Business to Business Connection, Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce’s business networking group, Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St. For more information, call 847-5240.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Farmer for the Morning, Thursdays during the school year, 9-10 a.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnette Road, Freeport, for toddler or pre-school-aged children. Interactive hands-on experience that includes feeding and caring for barnyard animals. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

“Dan in Real Life,” PG-13 romantic comedy, screens Thursday, June 18, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

“Addressing the Questions: Communicating with Someone with Memory Loss,” presentation by Claire Clifford, speech and language athologist for CHANS Home Health Care and Mid Coast Senior Health Center, Thursday, June 18, 4-5 p.m., Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Part of a monthly support group for caregivers, which meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 373-4656.

Freeport Appointments Committee, Thursday, June 18, 7:30 a.m., Town Hall.

Grief support group, for those grieving the death of a loved due to overdose or substance abuse, meets the first and third Thursday of the month, 3:30-5 p.m., CHANS Hospice, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. For more information, contact Andy Sokoloff, CHANS grief and bereavement support coordinator, 721-1357.

Freeport Farmers Market, open every Friday from 1-5 p.m., through Sept. 11, on the L.L. Bean Campus, rain or shine. For more information, contact Angela Streeter, 841-2954.

Freeport Rotary Close To The Coast Race and Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 20, Winslow Park, Freeport. Race starts at 9 a.m., with festivities to follow. Barbecue, games, bounce house, beer, live music. For more information, see www.freeportmaine.com or call 865-4198.

Durham Historical Society open house, Saturday, June 20, 1-3 p.m., Union Church/Old Town Hall All welcome to visit and see the archive items on display.

Freeport Free Camping Week, June 20-28, Winslow Park, Freeport. Freeport residents camp for free. For more information, see www.freeportmaine.com or call 865-4198.

Freeport Sewer District open house, Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.-noon, 43 South Freeport Road. Public invited to sewer district plant with a member of the staff. For more information, call 865-3540.

Car wash, hosted by Freeport Running Boosters Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Freeport Fire Station. Proceeds will support student runners in the RSU 5 Community.

Harraseeket Heritage Day & Harborside Gala, fundraiser for the Freeport Historical Society, Saturday, June 20, Brewer’s South Freeport Marine. Activities start at 12:30 p.m., with staff from Maine Maritime Museum demonstrating knot-tying and trap-making. Author and historian Jim Nelson will do a presentation on Josiah Porter. Boat parade, 2 p.m. Attendance at the afternoon festivities free. Harborside Gala at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $55 in advance, $60 at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets for the Harborside Gala, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org or call 865-3170.

Debtors Anonymous, Saturdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Osprey Watch, Sunday, June 21; Tuesday, June 23; Saturday, June 27; Tuesday, June 30, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

South Freeport Congregational Church, UCC, worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport. Sunday school for kids pre-K through eighth grade provided during the service as is nursery care. Coffee and refreshments after the service.

First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport, Sunday schedule: Adult ed, 9 a.m.; worship with the Rev. Leslie Foley, 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. All are welcome.

Dancing with Dads, a Father’s Day celebration with traditional dance and music from the world, Sunday, June 21, Mallett Hall, Pownal. Dancing starts at 4:30 p.m. with beginner and family-friendly dances led by folk dance enthusiast Marie Wendt. Potluck supper/jam session at 6 p.m. International folk dancing at 7 p.m. First-timers, free. Suggested donation for the family dance is $3 per person, and for the whole evening, $5 for adults, $3 children and $12 family. Sponsored by the Pownal/Portland International Folk Dancers. For more information, call 688-2293 or email [email protected].

Grief support group, hosted by Life Choice Hospice, third Sunday of every month, June 21, noon-1 p.m., Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth. No registration required and drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 761-6967.

Maine author Jim Nichols, talks about and read from his latest novel, “Closer All the Time,” Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Hike with the Ranger, Monday, June 22, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Summer Free Lunch for Kids program, June 22-Aug. 28, Monday through Friday except July 3, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Freeport Community Center, Village View Apartments Community Room, Mast Landing School, Wildwood Acres on Elm Street. No income or residency requirements. All children under the age of 19 welcome. Sponsored by Freeport Community Services. For more information, call Sarah Lundin, 865-3985, ext. 205.

Weekly grief group, Tuesdays, 1:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. Led by the Rev. Leslie Foley. For more information, call 865-6022.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.com.

Tashi Gatsel Ling, Tibetan Buddhist center, 20 Independence Drive in Freeport, offers regular programming and teachings by recognized Tibetan Buddhist teachers. Visit http://tashigatselling.org/ for information about teachers, study group meetings, meditation classes, dharma teachings, and “sacred cinema” movie nights.

Cribbage, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Eureka Community Center, corner of Route 9 and Route 136, Durham. For more information call the Town Office, 353-2561.

Welcome Tour, Wednesday, June 24, 4 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

In the Pines, Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Tour the pine forest on our accessible path and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Stories in Stone, Friday, June 26, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Car Boot Sale, Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.-noon., Fuego Diablo, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Participants load up their car and park on Fuego Diabo’s lawn with other sellers. Decorations and creativity are encouraged. $10 to secure a spot. Deadline to sign up is June 24. No rain date. For more information, contact Jamie and Wren Pearson at 408-3185 or for updates see www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal.

Casco Bay Walk, Monday, June 29, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this 1-mile hike with a park ranger. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, June 29, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 p.m., Durham Town Office.

We love to eat

Roast pork supper, Saturday, June 20, 5-6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Mallet Drive, Freeport. Pork loin, mashed potatoes, assorted vegetables, homemade biscuits, dessert and beverage. $9, half price for children under 12.

Bean supper, Saturday, June 27, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Three kinds of home-baked beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, pies and beverages. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10 and free for children 3 and under. Suppers are scheduled for the fourth Saturday of every month through October.

Community barbecue, Saturday, June 27, noon-4 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall (Town Green, Maine Street). Tribute to Brunswick’s emergency services. Hamburger or hot dogs, cookies and chips. $5, $3 kids, 3 and under free, free for active service providers with ID. Face painting, working fire truck, Coastal Humane Society puppies, beer tent, live music by The Natives Are Restless. For more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org.

Pancake breakfast, Saturday, July 1, 7-1- a.m., St. Jude Church, corner of Main and School streets, Freeport. All you can eat. $6, $3 for children 12 and under.

Freeport Elders Association Pancake Breakfast, first Saturday of each month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or tea, juice, $3.50 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children 12 and under. Deluxe breakfast is scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuit, coffee or tea, juice, $4.50, $4 for seniors.

Upcoming

“Peek Behind the Curtain,” Maine State Music Theatre’s summer panel discussion series, “Sister Act,” Wednesday, July 1; “The Music Man,” Wednesday, July 22; “Young Frankenstein,” Wednesday, Aug.12. For more information, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

Writer Kevin Mills, speaks on his most recent historical novel, “Sea of Liberty,” Monday, July 6, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Outside concert featuring Pan Fried Steel, Wednesday, July 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Parkinson’s Support Group, second Wednesday of the month, July 8, 1-2:30 p.m., Bay Square at Yarmouth, 27 Forest Falls Drive (opposite the post office). Ongoing monthly support group meeting for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Walk-ins welcome.

Wagon Ride to the Past, history haywagon tours, Saturdays, July 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Wolfe’s Neck Farm,184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Climb aboard the haywagon and travel back in time to learn the stories of the land the past 200 years. $6 adults and children 13 and older; 12 and under are free. Reserve by calling 869-5433. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org/history-haywagon-tours/.

Freeport Town Council District 2 Workshop, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Mallett Barn, followed by regular council meeting at town hall.

Freeport Town Council District 3 Workshop, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., South Freeport Church, followed by regular council meeting at town hall.

Freeport Town Council District 4 Workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Merriconeag School, followed by regular council meeting at town hall.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Masonic Lodge, 20 Mill St, Yarmouth. Three kinds of baked beans, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, cole slaw, homemade pies and biscuits, beverages. $8, children under 12 $4. Suppers first Saturday of the month: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5.

Wolfe Neck Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner, family farm feast, with Gather Farm Fresh Eatery and Frontier Cafe?, Sunday, Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m., at the farm. For information and reservations, or to join the host committee, visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Wolfe Neck Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner, harvest dinner, with Rosemont Market and Bakery, Sunday, Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m., at the farm. For information and reservations, or to join the host committee, visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Ongoing Events

Freeport Community Thrift Shop, open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Freeport Community Center.

Freeport Rotary, breakfast meetings every Wednesday from 7-9 a.m., Broad Arrow Tavern, Harraseeket Inn, Main Street, Freeport. Prospective new members welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church food pantry, open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. All are welcome.

Durham Town Office, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays closed; and Thursday, 10:30-6:30. For more information, call 353-2561.

Pownal Town Office, open Mondays from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Fridays. For more information, call 688-4611.

Freeport Town Hall, open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Fridays. For more information, call 865-4743.

Open play, Thursdays,10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Open for kids from infants to age 5, for more information, contact the Freeport Families Network at [email protected].

Religion and spirituality

Durham Congregational Church, 73 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Sunday services each week at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road.Worship services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

First Parish Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. All-ages Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. For more information, call 688-4846.

?First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Freeport, Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school from nursery school to adult, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4404.??First Parish Church Congregational, UCC, 40 Main St., Freeport. Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-6022.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Worship service Sundays at 9 a.m.

St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Freeport. Masses Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 846-5584 ??Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pownal Road, Freeport. Saturday worship at 11 a.m. Sabbath School, Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-3990.??South Freeport Church, UCC, South Freeport Village. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4012.

Shiloh Chapel, Shiloh Road, Durham. Nondenominational services Sundays at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.shilohchapelmaine.org.