FRI/20
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ART WALK, 4-7 p.m., downtown Bath. More than 25 artists on street and upper level studios and live music. FMI, check out visitbath.com.
TWIN VILLAGES ART WALK, 4-7 p.m., downtown Damariscotta/Newcastle. Nineteen galleries and businesses, hosting local artists, will open their doors to the public to enjoy collections of paintings, pastels, crafts, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. FMI, visit facebook.com/TwinVillagesArtWalk or email [email protected].
STEVEN STROUD OPENING RECEPTION, Centre St Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. A wine and cheese reception for the opening of a new exhibition by gallery members and guest artist Steven Stroud. The exhibition runs through Sept. 8. FMI, call (207) 442- 0300 or visit centrestartsgalleryllc.com.
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. 200-7577.
SAT/21
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YARD SALE, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Segerstrom Preserve at Squam Creek, Westport Island. Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a yard sale to support protection of wildlife and trail maintenance on the Segerstrom Preserve. FMI, call (207) 442-8400 or visit kennebecestuary.org.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830- 9863.
COFFEE WITH CANDIDATES, 10-11 a.m., Victory 2018 Campaign Office, 521 Main St., Damariscotta. All interested voters are invited to talk with local candidates every Saturday. This week will feature Natasha Irving of Waldoboro, candidate for district attorney for District 6, covering Know, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties. Free. FMI, contact LCDC Campaign Chairperson Barbara Burt at [email protected] or (207) 687- 7052.
TEEN CRAFTING, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Explore the art of printing and earn three tickets toward the year’s summer reading raffle. No registration required; ages 12-18 only. FMI, call (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
USED BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road, Georgetown. Proceeds benefit Laura E. Richards Library in Georgetown. FMI, call (207) 371-9995.
ROCK, MUG AND MORE MARBLE PAINTING, 1-2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Learn how to transform plain objects into beuatiful artwork. The project will take place outdoors and dress for a mess. Registration required, ages 11- 18 only. FMI, call (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
README BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘RIVER TALK,’ 2:30 p.m., Rockland Public Library, Community Room, 80 Union St., Rockland. A discussion of “Rover Talk” by C.B. Anderson, the first of two books for the ReadMe discussion series presented by the Maine Humanities Council.
PERFORMANCES
BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT, 2 p.m. (introduction at 1:45 p.m.), Bailey Island Community Church, 2141 Harpswell
Islands Road, Bailey Island. Students from the Bowdoin International Music Festival will present the concert.
CHOCOLATE CHURCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: OC & THE OFF-BEATS, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterfront, Commercial Street, Bath. A rock, soul and pop concert. Weather dependent; free.
PUBLIC MEALS
BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath. Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes (blueberry and plain), sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, organe juice and strawberries. Cost is $7 per person, $4 for children younger than 12 and free for children younger than 2. No reservations required. Proceeds benefit Girl Scout troop trip to Washington, D.C. FMI or takeout, call (207) 443-4707.
WILLING HELPERS CHOWDER SUPPER, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Islands Community Church, 2141 Harpswell Islands Road, Bailey Island. Menu will soup or chowder, rolls, drink and dessert all included in te $10 cost. Eat in or take out.
SUN/22
MISCELLANEOUS
EXPLORE MERRYMEETING BAY BIKE TOUR, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Mailly Waterfront Park, Bowdoinham. Three free guided bike rides will visit open farms and art studios; all rides leave from Mailly Waterfront Park. A 24-mile beginner/intermediate ride will leave at 9:30 a.m., a 38-mile intermediate/advanced ride will leave at 10 a.m., and a 14-mile beginner/intermediate ride will leave at 11 a.m. All riders and farm visitors are invited to attend the Open Farm Day barbecue from 3-6 p.m. at the park, featuring fresh foods from local farms. The cost for the barbecue is $12 for adults, $8 for children and $4 for just dessert. FMI, call (207) 442-8400 or visit kennebecestuary.org.
PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINTER-SPRING BOOK GROUP, noon, Skolfield-Whittier House, 161 Park Row, Brunswick. Meet salon style for facilitated discussion. $15 PHS members; $20 general admission. Participants must procure their own books, but additional readings, advance discussion questions, and refreshments are provided. Call (207) 729-6606 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot.
YMCA BUCK GOLF CLASSIC TO BENEFIT YOUTH, noon, Bath Golf Club, 287 Whiskeag Road, Bath. Check-in at noon, 1 p.m. start. Cost is $85 per person, $340 per team, includes greens fees and barbecue. Raffles and prizes. FMI and to register, visit Bath Golf Club, bathymca.org or call (207) 443-4112 ext. 29.
MON/23
MISCELLANEOUS
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
BABY AND ME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. A social time for babies and their caregivers; infant toys and music available. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
MILITARY SERVICE TALK, 3-4 p.m., Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Retired Lt. Col. Taylor Beattie will talk about the life of a U.S. military member. Free. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at [email protected] or (207) 563-3350 or visit lincoln-home.org.
MASON JAR SUCCULENTS, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Plant your own funk succulent in a mason jar to take home; there will be a variety of succulents
to choose from. For ages 5 and older. Limited to 25 participants; registration required. Adult supervision required; free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR, 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. For a special time with a therapy dog, call ahead to save a spot. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
TUE/24
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TODDLER STORYTIME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories and songs; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH GUNTA, 11-11:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath.
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.
WOMEN WRITERS’ BOOK SIGNING, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Authors E.J. Fechenda, Lynda Styles, Meg North and Katherine Silva will be sharing paranormal pieces from their latest works, followed by a Q&A session. FMI, call (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
‘THE HARDEST DIET: THE OTHER WHITE POWDER (SUGAR),’ 6 p.m., Omega Wellness, 12 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick.
SUMMER SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR SERIES: KATY KELLEHER, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Author Katy Kelleher will talk about and sign copies of “Handcrafted Maine.” Free refreshments provided. FMI, visit curtislibrary.com.
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.
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].
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 histrian, 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.
PATTEN SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: ‘GHOSTBUSTERS,’ 6:30 p.m., (doors open at 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Screening of the 1984 version of “Ghostbusters,” rated PG. Free admission and refreshments.
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