THU/19

MISCELLANEOUS

GUIDED TOUR OF ‘VIRGINIA,’ 1-3 p.m., Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St., Bath. Maine’s First Ship Shipwright Rob Stevens hosts an in-depth visit with the pinnace “Virginia,” currently under construction next to the Kennebec River. FMI, contact the MFS office at [email protected] or (207) 443-4242.

MAKER CART, 1-3 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Self-guided activities will vary week-to-week, may be crafty and science related. Free and open to the public, adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

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.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHAMBERLAIN HAPPY HOUR, 5-7 p.m., Chamberlain Museum, 226 Maine St., Brunswick. Featuring a talk by Tom Huntington, authoer of the new book, “Maine Roads to Gettysburg.” Free for Chamberlain docents, $5 for PHS members and $10 for general public. RSVP required at [email protected] or (207) 729-6606.

MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENT, 5-7 p.m., Odd Alewives Farm Brewery, 99 Old Route 1, Waldoboro. Candidates confirmed to appear include Zak Ringelstein (U.S. Senate), Laura Fortman for (state Senate; Lincoln County minus Dresden plus Washington) and Natasha Irving (District Attorney; Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties). Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Bracket, County Commissioner (Bremen, Bristol, Monhegan Plantation, Nobleboro, South Bristol, Waldoboro) Bill Blodgett, and independent candidate for State Representative (Friendship, Union, Waldoboro and Washington), Jeffrey Evangelos have also been invited. Free admission, cash bar. FMI, contact LCDC Campaign Chair Barb Burt at (207) 687-7052 or [email protected].

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.

AUTHOR TALK: AMY BASS, 6:30 p.m., Rockport Public Library, 485 Commercial St., Rockport. Amy Bass will give a talk about and sign copies of “One Goal: A Coach, a Team and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together. ”

SUMMER SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR SERIES: PAUL DOIRON AND MIKE BOWDITCH, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Authors Paul Doiron and Mike Bowditch will talk about and sign copies of “Stay Hidden.” Free refreshments provided. FMI, visit curtislibrary.com.

GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS, 7 p.m., Popham Beach Library, Phippsburg. Heather McCargo, executive director of Wild Seed project of Portland, will explore gardening with native plants in various site conditions and show techniques for sowing them in home gardens. Free.

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.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, 7:30 p.m., Nathaniel Davis Park, 56 Pleasant St. (next to Tess’ Market), Brunswick. The movie, rated PG-13, will start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Pre-show picnicking and soccer skills clinic, food available from Taco the Town food truck. Free and open to all.

PERFORMANCES

BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: DENNY BREAU TRIO, 6-8 p.m., Bandstand by the Sea, Mitchell Field, Route 123 (Harpswell Neck Road), Harpswell. The Denny Breau Trio 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.

BUMPER JACKSONS, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. The Bumper Jacksons perform roots jazz, country swing and street blues. Advance tickets of $17 are available at the box office or by calling (207) 633-5159. Regular tickets are $22 at boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

PUBLIC MEALS

FARM TO TABLE SUMMER VEGAN MEAL, 6 p.m., Omega Wellness, 12 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick,

FRI/20

MISCELLANEOUS

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/TwinVillagesArt- Walk 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

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

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