Paintings of Freeport artist Shelley Breton, on exhibit during September, Freeport Community Library.

“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170.

Freeport Creative Arts Urban Sketchers Group, meets Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Coffee by Design, L.L. Bean. All welcome.

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 Jeffrie Wetherhold, 272-2635, 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.

Adult coloring group, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Freeport Community Library. Dedicated space provided every Wednesday for anyone 18 and older to drop-in and color for an hour or so. Library will provide detailed coloring book pages, colored pencils, large assortment of crayons.

Free flu vaccine clinic, organized by the Yarmouth Health Council, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m.-noon , and Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m., AMVETS Post 2, 148 North Road, Yarmouth. No appointment necessary. Bring insurance ID card.

4-H Livestock Auction, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Cumberland Fair fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland. For more information, see https://extension.umaine.edu.

“The Great Dictator,” written, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, screens Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library. Hosted by Merrill Film Society.

Cub Scout open pack meeting, for interested new scouting families, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Mast Landing School Cafeteria, Freeport. For more information, contact Cubmaster Chloe Dowley at [email protected] or 841-1789.

Freeport Ordinance Committee, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Merrill Memorial Library Readers Circle, discusses the novel, “The Sympathizer,” by Viet Thanh Nguyen, Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., at the library, 215 Main St.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. For more information, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 775-2132.

Yarmouth Farmers Market, Thursdays through Sept. 29, 3-6 p.m., in front of 317 Main.

Farmer for the Morning program, for parents and their toddlers or pre-schoolers, Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. through May, Wolfe’s Neck Farm. $5 fee, drop-in program. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

“The Complete Works of Wm Shakespeare (Abridged),” presented by Freeport Players, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2, Freeport Performing Arts Center. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 for high school students at the door. For more information, call 865-2220 or see www.fcponline.org.

10×10 Benefit Art Exhibit and Sale, Friday, Sept. 30, 6-8:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library’s Morrell Meeting Room and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, Brunswick, with 300 works representing 175 Maine artists on sale. Public previews Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m., and Sept. 30, noon-3 p.m., at both venues. Proceeds support Arts Are Elementary in Brunswick schools. For more information, and to view works online beginning the week of Sept. 4, see www.10x10brunswick.org.

Red Cross Bloodmobile, Friday, Sept. 30, 1-6 p.m., Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport.To make an appointment to give blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

Food drive, to benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach food and clothing pantry, Friday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct., 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Food City, Route 196, Lisbon Falls. Nonperishable food items and cash donations sought. For donation pickups, call Bert Levesque, 216-3460.

Crime novelist Gerry Boyle, author of the Maine-based Jack McMorrow series, speaks Friday, Sept. 30,11:30 a.m., South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road. “Straw Man,” the 11th McMorrow novel, was published in May. Event includes catered lunch, author talk and book signing. $15, by reservation. Call 865-4012 by Wednesday Sept. 28.

Estate and Bake Sale, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-noon, Fuego Diablo, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Items include coffee cups from Italy, necklace made by local jeweler, pottery, art, tools, breakfast tacos, desserts, homemade jams, zucchini bread, pickles and hot sauce. For more information, call 512-354-6592 or 408-3185.

Maine State Music Theatre costume sale, Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 22 Elm St., Brunswick. Chance to own genuine theatrical costumes from the theatre’s stock, including ball gowns, shoes, hats, fabrics, modern clothing, historical replicas, masks, accessories, men’s wear, vintage clothing, furs, children’s costumes, etc. Proceeds benefit Maine State Music Theatre. For information, call 208-8950 or see www.msmt.org.

Freeport Fall Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 -2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., L.L. Bean campus and Freeport Village Station courtyard. Some 120 artists will exhibit works; children’s art activities ; Saturday’s music starting at 11 a.m. includes Midcoast School of Music, Dark Hollow Bottling Company and Gunther Brown; Sunday’s music starting at 11 a.m. includes Midcoast School of Music, Bellamy Jazz Band and Raging Brass Reggae. For more information, see www.freeportfallfestival.com.

Freeport Community Services Chowdah Challenge, Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., L.L. Bean Home Store porch. Ten area restaurants will showcase their best chowder. Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice winners will be chosen. $10. All proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services. For more information, see www.freeportfallfestival.com.

Harvest dance, featuring Mallett Brothers Band, Saturday, Oct. 1, 6-10 p.m., Mallett Barn, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Cash bar, local food trucks, vendors, contra dance, Mallett Brothers at 8. 21-plus. $25. For tickets and more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Cumberland County Fair, through Saturday, Oct. 1. Full schedule at www.cumberlandfair.com.

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

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: worship at 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. All welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, worship service Sunday, 9 a.m., led by the Rev. Ray St. Pierre. Sunday School for children and adults 10:30 a.m. For more information, see www.northpownalumc.org.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. Firefighter Story Time, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10:15 a.m., toddlers to preschoolers. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.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.

Pettengill Farm Day, Sunday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pettengille Farm, Freeport. Hot air balloon rides, 9- 11 a.m., agility dog exhibition, hayrides, kids’ crafts, family games, geocaching, scarecrow contest, carriage display by Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, Maine Squeeze Accordion Band, lunch and more. Suggested donation $5, $2 for kids; lunch $10, $5 for kids. Full schedule at www.hisotricfreeport.org.

“Portland’s Horse-Drawn Heritage,” through Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m., or by appointment, Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Exhibit focuses on the West End area of Portland during the horse era 1840-1910. Free admission, donations welcome.

Durham Comprehensive Plan Committee, Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Lyme disease support group hosts David Aronson, Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Aronson will speak about neurological manifestations associated with Lyme and its co-infections.

Freeport Board of Appeals, Monday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Freeport Town Council districts 2 and 4 meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Freeport Planning Board, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., town office.

“Exploring Maine by Foot,” presentation by Rebecca Goldfine of MainebyFoot.com, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Presented by Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter. Free and open to public. For more information, see www.amcmaine.org/calendar.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail, a talk by Bob Rose of North Yarmouth, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., South Freeport Congregational Church. Talk will include photos, details, and stories about his 163-day adventure in 1996. Lecture is part of the Wednesday Wisdom Series. $5 donation is suggested.

Cooking for Crowds: Food Safety Training for Volunteer Cooks workshop, Oct. 6, 12 and 25, 9 a.m.-noon, UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth. Up-to-date information about safely preparing, handling, transporting, serving and storing food at soup kitchens, church suppers, food pantries and community fundraisers. 15 fee includes materials; limited financial assistance is available. Register online at umaine.edu/food-health/food-safety/cooking-for-crowds. For more information, contact 781-6099 or [email protected].

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, call 721-1357.

Disability Rights Maine annual dinner, Friday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Keynote speaker is Hon. Kristin Booth Glen (retired), dean emerita, CUNY School of Law. For more information or to RSVP, contact Shannon Crocker, at 626-2774, ext. 201 or see www.drme.org.

First Parish Market, featuring artists, crafters and other vendors, Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. For more information, email Patty at [email protected] or call 865-6022.

Maine Crafts Guild’s Brunswick Fine Craft Show, Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Andross Event Center, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. Admission $3, under 18 free. For more information, see www.mainecraftsguild.com.

Betty ReeZ Columbus 4-Miler, Sunday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Buck’s Naked BBQ, Freeport. Net proceeds will be donated to the Tri-Town Track & Field Project. Register online at Running4Free.com.

Trail Running Festival, sponsored by Freeport Running Boosters, Monday, Oct. 10, Hunter Road fields in Freeport. Events for all ages begin at 9 a.m. For more details and registration go to www.runinarace.com.

Fall Senior Expo 2016, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Get a flu shot, have an antique appraised, hear speakers, gather lots of senior-related information. Ample parking, free admission and no registration.

Fall Song and Dance, with Rob Duquette,Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m., Freeport Community Library.

Author Phyllis Chinlund, speaks on her memoir, “Looking Back from the Gate: A Story of Love, Art, and Dementia,” Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Freeport Fire Prevention Open House, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m., Public Safety Building, 6 Main St. Activities and demonstrations for children and adults.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table Lecture, Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Speaker Pete Vermilyea, “The Battle of Mount Desert Island and Confederate Naval Operations off the Maine Coast.” Lectures are free and open to the public; donations appreciated.

Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus of Bath/Brunswick annual show, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Event celebrates group’s 50th year of being a chartered chorus through Barbershop Harmony Society. Tickets $17, $14 seniors, free for students under 18. For more information, see www.noreasterschorus.org or find group on Facebook.

Grief support group, hosted by Life Choice Hospice, third Sunday of every month, Oct. 16, noon-1 p.m., Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth. No registration required and drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 761-6967.

“The Basics of Alzheimer’s,” presentation by Mark Pechenik of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Monday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Program is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, Oct.17, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Freeport Sewer District Board of Trustees, Monday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Treatment Plant, 43 South Freeport Road.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Parkinson’s Support Group, third Wednesday of the month, Oct. 19, 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.

“Lost Colonies and Fading Footsteps: An Archaeological investigation of Ulster-Scots on the Maine Frontier,” presented by Freeport Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Ongoing archaeological work and research in the local area related to 18thcentury Scotch-Irish settlers. Featuring such family names as Anderson, Armstrong, Mann, Means, Patten, Rogers, Dunning, Chase, Jamison, Campbell, Hewey (Huey), Phinney, Martin, Given, McKeen and others.

Brunswick Downtown Association benefit auction, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m., The Daniel, 10 Water St., Brunswick. Silent auction at 5 p.m., live auction at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts served, cash bar available. Tickets $15, $25 for two. For tickets and more information, see www.brunswickdowntown.org or call 729-4439.

National Drug Take Back Initiative, Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Safety Building, Freeport. For more information, call 865-4800.

Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club, meets Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Durham Fire Station, 615 Hallowell Road, Durham. Meetings are last Tuesday of each month from September to April. For more information, contact Duncan Daly, 865-6188 or Mike Yates, 865-3555.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

We love to eat

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.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Oct. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Masonic Lodge, 20 Mill St, Yarmouth. Three kinds of baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, pies and biscuits all made from scratch, hot dogs and beverages. $10; $4 children under 12.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Yellow, kidney and pea beans, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, spaghetti with meat sauce, homemade brown bread and biscuits, homemade pickled beets and pickles, homemade pies, coffee, tea and punch. $8, $4 for ages 4 to 12, free for children under 4. Time of prayer at 4 for anyone interested.

Durham Community Lunch, Tuesday, Oct. 4, noon, First Congregational Church of Durham, routes 9 and 136. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Beef stroganoff, vegetable and rolls on menu. Suggested donation is $2-$4. Proceeds fund future lunches. General schedule is the first and third Tuesday of the month. Those interested in helping or have questions can call Julie Wagoner, 353-9715.

Friday Lunch, Friday, Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Homemade fish chowder, grilled crab and Swiss sandwiches, a special, and desserts served. À la carte pricing. Takeout available. Proceeds benefit the church and its work in the community.

Bean supper, Saturday, Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. Three kinds of homemade baked beans, macaroni and cheese, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, pickles, coleslaw, pies, beverages and more. $9, children $4. Profits support outreach programs. Suppers held the second Saturday of every month.

Harvest supper, Saturday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Baked ham, potatoes, onions, green cabbage, carrots, turnip, corn bread, biscuits and homemade pumpkin, apple and squash pies and apple cider. $10, $4 for ages 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under.

Farm to Table Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 16, 5-8 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Mallett Barn, Freeport. Harvest dinner with Union. $75. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Durham Community Lunch, Tuesday, Oct. 18, noon, First Congregational Church of Durham, routes 9 and 136. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation is $2-$4. Proceeds fund future lunches. General schedule is the first and third Tuesday of the month. Those interested in helping or have questions can call Julie Wagoner, 353-9715.

Third Friday Free Lunch, Oct. 21, noon-1 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, Oct. 22 , 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Three kinds of homemade beans, hot dogs, pickles, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad, homemade pies, coffee, beverages. All homemade. $9, all you can eat. $4 for kids 6-12, free for kids under 6. Final supper of the season.

IN FREEPORT

Gerry Boyle

Maine crime novelist Gerry Boyle, author of “Straw Man,” the 11th in the Jack McMorrow series, speaks Friday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m., at the South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road.