Upcoming events

“You Can Get There from Here – How Transportation Defined Freeport,” Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeport Historical Society Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. $3 donation suggested. Exhibit open through Feb.1, 2015. For more information, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Exhibit of wildlife and fine art photography, by midcoast Maine resident Leon Vanella, through September, Freeport Community Library. For more information on his works, see www.leonvanella.com.

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.

Freeport Community Library book group, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m., at the library. Selected book is “The House of Sand and Fog.” Book lovers invited to join.

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.

Yarmouth Farmers Market, every Thursday rain or shine, 3-7 p.m., Town Hall Memorial Green. For updates and market events, see Yarmouth Farmers Market on Facebook.

“Roman Holiday,” with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, Thursday, Sept. 4, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Part of free First Thursday film series.

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.

Preschool Nature Exploration, every Thursday, 11 a.m., through September, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. For children 5 and younger. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Freeport Board of Appeals, Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Farmers Market, Fridays, 1-5 p.m., Moose Lot between L.L. Bean Flagship and Home stores, Freeport. Through Sept. 12.

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

Nor’easters Annual Barbershop Concert, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Featuring Exchange Street Quartet, 2013 Granite and Pine Division Champions, chapter Quartets In the Mix and Off the Rails, and the Nor’easters Chorus. For more information, call Charlie at 353-2464 or Brad at 729-4062, or see noreasterschorus.org.

Dan Schall’s Gospel music ministry, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal.

Steamer Dig, Satruday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. Bring mud sneakers or high boots, gloves, and clam hoe or spading fork, and bucket. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. Registration required. For more information, call 865-4465.

Wagon ride to the past, history tour, Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $6 adults and children 13 and older, 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets at 869-5433. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Secrets of the Shore, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.. Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat, and rocky shore. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

The Greater Freeport Community Chorus, directed by Virgil Bozeman, begins rehearsals for winter concerts, Sunday, Sept. 7, Merriconeag Waldorf School, Desert Road, Freeport. Registration from 6-6:30 p.m., with the rehearsal to follow. Rehearsals held Sundays from 6:30-9 p.m. at the school. For more information, call 666-8817, see www.gfccweb.org or find the chorus on Facebook.

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.

Choir practice, Sundays, 9 a.m.; study and discussion group, 9:15 a.m.; regular church service, 10 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Maine writer Brian Daniels, talks on his humorous new book,“Thoughts of an Average Joe,” Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Pownal Solid Waste Committee, Monday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Winslow Park Commission, Monday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.,Town Office.

Niamh Dunne and Sean Og Graham in concert, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m., Frost Gully Violins, 457 U.S. Route 1, Freeport. Dunne is an accomplished Irish singer, fiddler and composer and Graham plays guitar. For more information, see Frost Gully Violins on Facebook. Tickets $20. Pre-registration recommended. To register, call 865-0818.

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.

Discovering Buddhism, series that gives students foundational teachings, readings and practices related to Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m., Tashi Gatsel Ling, a Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist Center, 20 Independence Drive, Freeport. All welcome. For more information, see http://tashigatselling.com.

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.

Freeport Project Review Board, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Coastal Waters Commission, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Parkinson’s Support Group, second Wednesday of the month, Sept. 10, 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.

“Almost, Maine,” play by John Cariani presented by Freeport Players, Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 21, Freeport Performing Arts Center. Preview Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. See www.fcponline.org.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table Lecture, Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Dave Decker will speak on “Life and Career of Gen. George Thomas.” Lectures free and open to the public.

Sept. 11 Memorial Service, Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road.

Northern Harmony concert, by Vermont-based world music vocal ensemble, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 97 Main St. Yarmouth. Admission $12 adults, $10 students. For more information, see www.villageharmony.org.

Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational Church front lawn, 40 Main St., Freeport. Other dates are Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and 25. Vendor spaces are available. For more information, see www.FirstParishMarket.org.

Dragonflies & Damselflies, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about these amazing insects in fact and folklore. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Bradbury Mountain State Park Cast Iron Cook-off, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Entre?e, bread and dessert categories. Louisa Picard will demonstrate cast-iron cooking at 12:30 p.m., Fritz Appleby, park manager, will show how to clean and take care of cast-iron cookery at 1:40. Skillet toss for men, women and children, 2:40, To register for cook-off, call 688-4712.

Louisa Picard will demonstrate cast-iron cooking at 12:30 p.m. Fritz Appleby, park manager, will show to clean and take care of cast-iron cookery at 1:40. A skillet toss, to be held separately for men, women and children, is at 2:40, and the cook-off starts at 4. Contestants will compete in entre?e, bread and dessert categories To register for the Cast Iron Cook-off, call 688-4712.

Stroll with the Ranger, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Take a relaxed tour with the ranger on our wheelchair-accessible path. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pettengill Farm Day, Sunday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pettengill Farm, off Flying Point Road, Freeport. Demonstrations, old-fashioned crafts, tours, animals, food and more. Hosted by the Freeport Historical Society. $5 for adults and $2 for children. For a full schedule of events, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Career consultant Cindy Edwards, from the Portland CareerCenter, gives a two-hour workshop on job hunting, Monday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Calico Quilters, a chapter of the Maine Pine Tree Quilters Guild, meets the first and third Monday evening of each month at the Masonic Hall in Yarmouth. For more information, see www.mainequilts.org or www.maineshophop.com.

Open house at Freeport Habitat for Humanity neighborhood,Tuesday, Sept. 16, 3-5 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m., Hummingbird Lane (off West Street), Freeport. For more information, visit www.habitatportlandme.org or call 772-2151.

Lose with Me, 12-week session focused on helping participants obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle, Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 3, noon-12:30 p.m., Saint Hyacinth Conference Room, 96 Campus Ave., Lewiston. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 777-8898 or seewww.stmarysmaine.com.

Photographer Bruce Barlow, shares stories and photos about his 39,583-mile, 71?2-month “trip of a lifetime,” Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Hike with the Ranger, Saturday, Sept. 20, 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. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

We love to eat

Friday lunch – Friday, Sept. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Homemade fish chowder and desserts, specials, and grilled sandwiches. Takeout available.

Freeport Elders Association Pancake Breakfast, first Saturday of each month, Sept. 6, 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.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5-6:30 p.m., Triangle Club of Casco Lodge 36 A.F. & A. M dining hall, 20 Mill St., Yarmouth. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, hot biscuits, macaroni and cheese, homemade pies. Adults $8; children 5-12 $5; children 5 and younger free.

Bean supper, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136 across from the Durham River Park, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, and homemade pies. $7.50 for adults, $3 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry.

Harvest Dinner featuring chef Masa Miyake, Sunday, Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m., Wolfe Neck’s Farm, 134 Burnett Road, Freeport. $125. For more information, call 865-4469 or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org/maine-farm-to-table-dinners.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Sept. 27, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange No. 9, 13 Elm St., Freeport. All-you- can-eat three kinds of homebaked beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, homemade pies, beverages. Adults $8, children under 10 $4, free for children 3 and younger. Suppers held fourth Saturday of each month through September.

upcoming

Merrill Memorial Library Readers Circles, Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth. Discussion of “The Snowman,” by Jo Nesbo. Open to the public. For more information, see www.yarmouthlibrary.org/adult-services.

Wolfe’s Neck Farm Harvest Dance, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6-11 p.m., in the farm’s historic Mallett Barn, Wolfe’s Neck Road. Cash bar from Gritty’s and local food trucks and vendors; contra dance, 6:30-7:30, followed by music by the band the Ghost of Paul Revere. Advance tickets$15; $20 at the door (unless sold out). For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org/harvest-dance.

Ready, Set, Sleep, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover how nature prepares for winter in this program for children and fun-loving adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Welcome Tour, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 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 on this eye-opening tour. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Community Library book group, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m., at the library. Selected book is “The Stone Diaries,” by Carol Shields.

Book lovers invited to join.

“Avanti!,” with Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills, Thursday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Part of free First Thursday film series.

Holiday Market, sponsored by Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Tables are available for nonprofit organizations at $25. For all others, the price is $50 per table. Contact Sande Updegraph, 847-5240, or [email protected].

Freeport Community Library book group, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m., at the library. Selected book is “Emma,” by Jane Austen. Book lovers invited to join.

“The Tourist,” starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Part of free First Thursday film series.

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].

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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.

Brian Daniels talks on his humorous new book,“Thoughts of an Average Joe,” Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Freeport Community Library.