TUE/21

MISCELLANEOUS

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath.

INTRO TO PODCASTS, noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Seminar Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. This one-hour talk will introduce participants to the expanding world of podcasts. FMI, contact Wynter Giddings at [email protected] or (207) 725-5242 ext. 215.

CREATIVE CODING WORKSHOP, 1-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. A creative coding workshop for seventh and eighth graders open to residents living in the library service area or attending an RSU1 school. Participants will create and program a wand that plays music when it is waved. There are a limited number of places available, so pre-registration is required. FMI or to register, contact the library at [email protected] or call (207) 443-5141 ext. 12.

GROWING LITERACY: GARDEN CRAFTS, 2-3 p.m., Tom Settlemire Community Garden, 90 Maurice Drive, Brunswick. A workshop to learn year-round garden work with practical, relaxing and low-cost crafts. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-5242 ext. 503 or visit curtislibrary.com/tscgplots.

ANNA B’S BARN TALKS, 2 p.m., Anna B’s Secondhand Barn Shop, 6 Parker Head Road, Phippsburg. Marilyn Solvay, a social and cultural historian, will talk about history of objects such as canning jars, quilts, enamelware, tea cups and teapots, matchbox cars, tools, records and more. FMI, call (207) 632-7101.

MID-COAST RECOVERY COALITION SMART RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT MEETING, 5-6 p.m., MCRC office, 411 Main St., Rockland. The facilitated group will meet every Tuesday. FMI, email [email protected] or call (207) 701-1575.

PHOTOGRAPHY TALK, 5:30 p.m., Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. Conversation with photographer Jocelyn Lee, Edward Earle, curator International Center of Photography.

‘STONE TOOLS OF NEW ENGLAND’S NATIVE PEOPLE,’ 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Drive, Topsham. Geologist Mark Brockmann will discuss the archaeological, geological, physical properties, and occurrence of 35 types of lithic tools used by New England-based Native Peoples, focusing on those items used in the Kennebec Valley area. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-1767 or visit topshamlibrary.org.

TOASTMASTERS MEETING 6:30-8 p.m. 8 Venture Ave., Brunswick. Toastmasters Club hosts meetings on first, third Tuesdays. FMI, 2156.toastmastersclubs.org.

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. FMI, call (207) 542-7229.

COASTAL EROSION TALK, 7 p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road. Discussion about erosion and how it’s affecting prehistoric archeological sites. (207) 371-9200.

RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY

TOUR, 7:30 p.m., Bath. A twilight walking tour of Bath, seeing many original homes, hearing of some haunts and spirits and learning about early history.

Appropriate for all; by reservation only.

Meeting location revealed upon reservation. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12, free for children younger than age 5. FMI or to make a reservation, call (207) 380-3806 or visit redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PUBLIC MEALS

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL, 5-6 p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, 2 Columbus Dr., Brunswick. FMI, contact [email protected].

WED/22

MISCELLANEOUS

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP, 8-9 a.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, White Street, Rockland. Local police and probation officers will attend meetings in a supportive capacity, and only with participants consent. No charge to participate. FMI, call MidCoast Recovery Coalition at (207) 701-1182.

KNOT TYING DEMO, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St., Bath. Knot tying lessons from ship rigger Jim Nelson. FMI, (207) 443-4242.

LUNCHTIME CHILDREN’S MOVIE, noon to 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. A viewing of two animated shorts, one about a dog crossing the desert and a second about a beloved family cat; both are based on true stories. Total running time is 45 minutes combined. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

ICE CREAM SCIENCE WORKSHOP, 3:45 p.m., Rockland Public Library. Demonstration of science behind making ice cream in a bag. Reservations (207) 594-0310.

KNOX COUNTY RECOVERY, 5 p.m. Rockland City Hall. Discussing formation of new panel to address addiction issues in Knox County.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, call (207) 528-5550.

COMBINED SUPPORT GROUP, 7-9 p.m., 81 Medical Center Dr., Brunswick. For both persons living with mental illness and persons who support family and friends living with mental illness. FMI, call Valerie at (207) 319-7956 or Tracie at (207) 798-5891.

PERFORMANCES

MUSIC ON THE MALL: MES AMIS, 6-8 p.m., Town Mall, Brunswick. Gypsy jazz music. In case of inclement weather, rain date performances will take place Thursdays, when available. FMI and updates, visit brunswickdowntown.org/events/music-on-the-mall.

THU/23

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Parrish Cong. Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. 838-8991.

THURSDAY HIKERS, 9 a.m., locations vary. Weekly Thursday outings geared to active seniors. FMI, visit hike.micstan.us.

STORY TIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725-1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.

TECH TIME, 1-3 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725- 1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.

DISTILLING DEMOCRACY, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting with multiple political candidates at Split Rock Distilling in Newcastle. FMI, call (207) 687-7052.

T.O.P.S. MEETING (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), weigh-in 6- 6:40p.m., followed by meeting. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., Brunswick. For more information, call 729-6400.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY BRUNSWICK, 6-8 p.m., 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Dinner provided at no cost. A Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, hang-ups or addiction.

‘HAIRSPRAY’ SHOWING, 6:30 p.m. The Rockland Public Library is hosting a viewing of the film ‘Hairspray’ on its 30th anniversary.

NATURE CONSERVANCE SPEAKER, 7 p.m. Popham Beach Library, Phippsburg. Nature Conservancy discussing Basin Preserve, anonymous gift of 66 acres. Free. (207) 389-1158.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.

RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR, 7:30 p.m., Bath. A twilight walking tour of Bath, seeing many original homes, hearing of some haunts and spirits and learning about early history. Appropriate for all; by reservation only. Meeting location revealed upon reservation. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12, free for children younger than age 5. FMI or to make a reservation, call (207) 380-3806 or visit redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PERFORMANCES

BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: ERICA BROWN & THE BLUEGRASS CONNECTION, 6-8 p.m., Bandstand by the Sea, Mitchell Field, Route 123 (Harpswell Neck Road), Harpswell. Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection will perform at the Thursday night summer concert series. Rain location for all concerts is Harpswell Coastal Academy Gym, 9 Ash Point Road (1 mile south of Mitchell Field. FMI, visit harpswell.maine.gov.

PIANO CONCERT, 7 p.m. Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston. Ksenia Kostelanetz in concert. Free.

FRI/24

MISCELLANEOUS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. (207) 200-7577.

PERFORMANCES

BAROQUE CONCERT, 7-8 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Raffael Scheck on cello, Timothy Burris on lute/guitar. “The Presence of the Past.” Free. FMI, freeportlibrary.com or (207) 865-3307.

SAT/25

MISCELLANEOUS

RUN FOR THEIR LIVES, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Save a Stray 5K run and festival. L.L. Bean in Freeport hosting fundraiser for area animal shelters. FMI and register, SaveAStray5K.org.

LANDING Y-ROAD RACE AND RUN, 8:30 a.m. Mitchell Field, 1410 Harpswell Neck Road. $25 registration at bathymca.org or on site at 7 a.m. FMI, (207) 844-2801.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830- 9863.

PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Congress Street from High Street to State Street. More than 100 juried exhibits from Maine and New England, food trucks, music.

COFFEE WITH CANDIDATES, 10 a.m., 234 River Road, Edgecomb. Voters meet for talk, coffee with local candidates. Hosted by Lincoln County Dems.

SUMMER TIME CONCERT, 3-5 p.m., David Bullard & Friends, Kathy Slack, Kate Miller, Windy Ridge playing to benefit West Bath Seaside Grange 1901 building. $5 fee. FMI, call (207)- 443-6366.

HYMN SING, 6:30 p.m., Sebasco Church of the Nazarene, 583 Sebasco Road, Phippsburg. All are welcome; refreshments to follow. FMI, call (207) 389-1637.

PERFORMANCES

PAN FRIED STEEL, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterfront Park, Commercial Street, Bath. Part of the Chocolate Church Summer Concert Series; free and open to the public. Weather dependent.

SETH GLIER CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Boothbay Opera House. Tickets $20. FMI, boothbayoperahouse.com or (207) 633-5159.

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