Upcoming events

Art at the Library October exhibit, featuring artist Wren Pearson, Freeport Community Library. On display all month.

Nature Legends, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Short walk on the accessible path with stops for stories based on Wabanaki legends. One-hour program, weather permitting. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Book talk and signing with Barbara Walsh, author of “August Gale: A Father and Daughter’s Journey into the Storm,” Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Business to Business Connection, Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce’s new business networking group, Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. For more information, call 847-5240.

“Interpretations in Wood,” exhibit by artists Susan Levine and Wayne Robbins, opens Thursday, Oct. 24 with the artists speaking at 4 p.m., followed by a reception from 4:30-6 p.m., Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, Baribeau Drive, Brunwick.

Halloween Family Show with AudiBody, Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 and 7 p.m., Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot St., Freeport. For tickets, see http://freeport-theater-of-awesome.myshopify.com or email [email protected].

Pumpkin Hayrides, Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $6 person or $20 family (including pumpkin), benefit for Wolfe’s Neck Farm Education Program; also, Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., Farmer for the Morning Program for toddlers/preschoolers. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, Oct. 26, noon-8 p.m., L.L. Bean, Freeport. Live tunes, treats, children’s games, Pumpkin Pete’s Costume Parade, pumpkin carving. To benefit Camp Sunshine.

Drug Take Back Initiative, Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Freeport Public Safety Building. Residents can bring in unused, unwanted or expired medications proper disposal.

Coffee House, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Entertainers invited to perform for 10-15 minutes. The coffee house has been described as a “safety zone for creativity” and all levels of ability and talent are welcome.

Heaven’s Blend concert, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church,Route 196, Lisbon Falls. Free-will offering. Non-perishables accepted. Proceeds benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry/Clothing Bank.

Craft fair, sponsored by Freeport Fire Rescue Auxiliary, Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Freeport Fire Station. Those interested in reserving a table should call 865-6568 for more information.

Ghosts of Freeport’s Past Walking Tours, sponsored by Freeport Historical Society, Oct. 27, 28, 29, 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or earlier, Woodlawn Cemetery, West Street, Freeport. Groups of 10 will visit specific locations at the burial ground where a range of prominent, former Freeporters will share stories from their past. Participants must bring a flashlight, dress for the outdoors and be prepared for walking on somewhat uneven ground. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and younger. Members are $5 (Sunday night tours are half-price). For more information and reservations, call 865-3170, email [email protected] or see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org. Information is also available on the historical society’s Facebook page.

Sheet Music: A Look at Maine’s Last Glaciation, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Talk explores the last ice sheet and how it impacted the area in and around the park. One-hour program, weather permitting. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Community Halloween Party, Sunday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. All children and adults are welcome. For more information, email [email protected].

Pownal Conservation Committee, Monday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Come read to a service dog, first and third Mondays of the month, 5-6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Sign up by calling 865-3307. Library closed Oct. 21, no appointments.

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.

Cribbage, Tuesdays, 8-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, corner of Route 9 and Route 136, Durham. For more information call the Town Office, 353-2561.

Pownal Conservation Committee, Monday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Trick-or-treaters, can visit local merchants in downtown Freeport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Participants should dress up in Halloween costumes and watch for the pumpkin signs in the windows.

Crafters wanted for Durham PTA craft fair, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-to 2 p.m. Tables are $20 if payment is received by Nov. 1. All tables purchased after that are $25. For more information, contact Laurel Gervais, [email protected] or call 522-1919.

Fuego Diablo final open mic music night of the season, Saturday, Nov. 2, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Food served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30. Singers, musicians, storytellers, poets and actors of all ages invited to take the stage. T-shirts, hot sauce and baked goods will be on sale to raise money for the furnace fund. For more information, see www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal or call 207.408.3185.

“Phrenology: Quackery or the Science of the Mind,” with Tom Kelleher, assistant curator at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Sponsored by Freeport Historical Society. $5. Call 865-3170 to register in advance. Payment also at the door.

We love to eat

Annual chicken pie supper, Friday, Oct. 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Proceeds benefit local and global community. Meat and gravy chicken pie made from scratch, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cole slaw and dessert. $12, $5.50. Takeout available.

Freeport Elders Pancake Breakfast, first and third Saturday of the month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Deluxe: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, biscuits, OJ, tea and coffee, $4.50. Regular: Pancakes, sausages, OJ, tea or coffee, $3.50. Seniors deduct 50 cents.

Chicken barbecue, Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham, 773 Royalsborough Road. Barbecue chicken, assorted salads, pie, beverages. $9 per adult (13 years and up), $5 children 5-12 years, and free for children under 5. Frozen pies, ready to bake, for sale for $10. For more information, call 353-9715.

Baked beans and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children 4-12 years old $3, free for kids 3 years old and under.

Harvest supper, Saturday, Nov. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., Freeport Masonic Hall, 28