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EASY RIDERS BIKING CLUB, 9-10a.m., starting at People Plus in Brunswick. A group ride, lasting about one hour, in Brunswick.
STORY TIME, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. For ages 2-4.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10a.m., Topsham Public Library. Sing songs, dance, play instruments and more. For children ages 3-5, alone or with an adult. 30-40 minutes long. 725-1727.
HOW DO COLLEGES REALLY CHOOSE STUDENTS: A LOOK INSIDE THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, 6:30p.m., Freeport Community Library. With former Assistant Dean of Admissions at Bowdoin College, Wendy Thompson. 865-3307.
OLD FAMILIES AND OLD HOUSES OF FLYING POINT AND WOLFE’S NECK: 350 YEARS OF LIVING ON THE EDGE,” 7p.m., Freeport Community Library. Presentation with photographs by John Mann.
WINSHIP GREEN OPEN HOUSE, 2-4p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. Representatives from Winship Green will be at the library to answer questions from the public and to get a better sense of topics to be covered at future meetings. Beginning in October, Winship Wednesdays will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-3:00p.m. in the Library’s community room.
SUICIDE PREVENTION TALK, 7p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College. Featuring Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas.
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TOPS CLUB WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 6p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Main St., Brunswick. Weighin and support meeting. 729-6400.
TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues. 725-1461.
AUTHOR EVENT AT MUSTARD SEED BOOKSTORE: LEA WAIT, 7-8:30p.m., 74 Front St., Bath. The author will hold a speaking and book signing of her newest book, “Uncertain Glory.” 389-4084.
BABY & ME, 10a.m., Topsham Public
Library. For babies 0-23 months and their adult. Spend time exploring language and bonding together. Bring a blanket or cloth, as babies will be spending lots of time on the floor! 725-1727.
MUSIC AND RHYME TIME, 10:30a.m., Topsham Public Library. Nursery rhymes, stories, songs and instruments. For twoyear olds and their adult. 20-30 minutes. 725-1727.
AL-ANON MEETING, every Thursday at 7p.m. Meetings used to take place at 150 Congress St. in Bath. Beginning this week, meetings will take place at 798 Washington St., Bath. Call Lisa at 504- 4189 for more information.
WHAT?! IT’S THE 21ST CENTURY AND WE’RE STILL FIGHTING FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS?” 7:30p.m., Bowdoin College. With guest speaker Katha Pollitt.
TEAM ANGELA/DEMPSEY CHALLENGE LIVE AUCTION, 5-9p.m., Bath Golf Club. Featuring appetizers, cocktails, cash bar and MC comedian John Ater. All money raised is for Team Angela and goes to the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston.
KATHLEEN CLEMONS AT FIRST LIGHT CAMERA CLUB, 6:30-8:30p.m., 4 Horton Place, Topsham. $10, free for members. Kathleen Clemons is a freelance photographer and accomplished nature photographer.
OPENING OF “TRANSGENDER MAINE” EXHIBIT, 5-7p.m., Michael Klahr Center University of Maine Augusta. Presented by the Holocaust and Human Righst Center of Maine.
WISCASSET ART WALK SEASON FINALE, 5-8p.m., all around Wiscasset.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE WITH DEMENTIA CONVERSATION SERIES, 4- 5:30p.m., The Lincoln Home, Newcastle. 563-3350.
PERFORMANCES
“RUDDIGORE, OR THE WITCH’S CURSE,” 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Many years ago, the Baronets of Ruddigore were cursed by a witch and must commit a crime a day or be tortured to death. For more information, call 933-9999.
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10X10 BENEFIT ART EXHIBIT & SALE, 6-8:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Pleasant St., Brunswick. 300 works by 150 Maine
artists. All artwork priced at $200. Proceeds benefit Arts Are Elementary. 844- 4962. Online preview at www.10x10brunswick.org.
FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.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.
TOPSHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE PREVIEW FOR FRIENDS’ MEMBERS, 5-7p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. 725-1727.
AUTUMN IN BATH ARTS RECEPTION, 5- 7p.m., Centre St Arts Gallery, Bath. Diana Johnson, Judy Segal and gallery members. Refreshments will be served. 442-0300.
AUTHOR LUNCHEON IN SOUTH FREEPORT, 11a.m. to 1p.m., South Freeport Congregational Church. With Susan Conley, author of “Paris Was the Place.” Tickets are $15 and must be reserved by Sept. 23 at 865-4012.
MERRYMEETING ART ASSOCIATION LATE SUMMER ART SHOW AND EXHIBIT, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Library hall, Rte. 24, Bailey Island.
“AUTUMN IN BATH” WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION, 5-7p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, Bath. Featuring guest artists Judy Segal and Diana Johnson. 442- 0300.
UNITED WAY’S EXTRA HELPING EVENT, all day, around the Midcoast. A portion of participating restaurants’ revenue will go to United Way. Participating restaurants include La Garage, Sarah’s Cafe, Solo Bistro, Winnegance General Store, The Cabin, Henry and Marty, Mae’s Cafe and Bakery, Mid Coast Pizza and More, Cafe Creme, Starlight Cafe, Big E’s, Mister Bagel in Brunswick, Little Saigon and Richard’s Restaurant. uwmcm.org.
PERFORMANCES
LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.
RUDDIGORE, OR THE WITCH’S CURSE,” 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Many years ago, the Baronets of Ruddigore were cursed by a witch and must commit a crime a day or be tortured to death. For more information, call 933-9999.
“SCORCHED,” 8p.m., The Theater Project, Brunswick, Pay-what-you-want with a suggested donation of $18. 729-8584.
“EXIT THE BODY,” 7:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Presented by the Freeport Players. A farce-thriller by Fred Carmichael. $15 at the door, $10 in advance at fcponline.org/tix/htm. 865-2220.
PUBLIC MEALS
AL POST 171 LOBSTER STEW SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Merriconeag Grange, 529 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell. Lobster stew, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, crackers, blueberry cake, coffee/tea, cold drinks. $15 per person, $8 children under 12. Takeout available. Delux hamburgers available for non-lobster lovers. 833-5583.
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER, 5:30- 6:30p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village Street, Lisbon. Adults $7, children 12 and under $3.50, pre-school free.
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BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath.
GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, or play the WiiU or try a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.
CUNDY’S HARBOR BOOK CLUB, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. We’ll discuss Richard Ford’s “Canada.” 725-1461.
KIDFUN: STORY TIME AND CRAFT ACTIVITY, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Librar y.
HARVEST DANCE, 6-10p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm’s historic Mallet Barn. North of Nashville will perform. Local food trucks and local beer. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. $99 “Tent & Tickets for 2” for those who want to attend the dance and camp overnight. $99 includes round-trip hayrides. 865-4469. wolfesneckfarm.org.
COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY COASTAL CLINIC, 9-11a.m., Coastal Humane Society Administrative Building, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Rabies vaccinations, ear cleaning and nail trimming for $10 each. All procees benefit the clinic. 725-5051.
TOPHSHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE, 9a.m. to 4p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. 725-1727.
WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK TIDE POOLS, 2-3p.m., meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Weather permitting. Discover the secrets of tide pools. Free with park admission. 865-4465.
MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP:
GREEN POINT FARM WMA, DRESDEN, 7a.m., meet at the Bath CVS. Migrant sparrows abound at the Green Point Farm Wildlife Management Area, 729- 8661.
SEATED YOGA, 10a.m., St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. By donation, all proceeds going to feed children attending Wiscasset Elemtary School who are in need of nutritional support on weekends. 882-7184.
MERRYMEETING ART ASSOCIATION LATE SUMMER ART SHOW AND EXHIBIT, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Library hall, Rte. 24, Bailey Island.
ASSISTED DYING: UNDERSTANDING THE DEBATE, 9-5p.m. with one-hour lunch break on your own. Contact Merrymeeting Adult education at 729-7323 for more information.
CHAIR YOGA FUNDRAISING EVENT, 10a.m., St. Philip’s Church, Wiscasset. Class is by donation and all proceeds go to Feed Our Scholars. 882-7184.
SENATOR STAN GERZOFSKY OFFICE HOURS, 10a.m. to noon, Bow St. Market, Freeport. Open to anyone who would like to voice an opinion or share a concern.
HARPSWELL FAMILY OUTING, noon to 2p.m., Mitchell Field, Harpswell. A laid back event with no schedule. Explore the beach, try yoga, fly a kite, bring a picnic and go at your own pace.
6TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT THE WISCASSET, WATERVILLE AND FARMINGTON RAILWAY MUSEUM, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Take the train to our Alna Center stop for kids games, face painting, apple bobbing, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting and a hay ride in the back of a Model AA truck. All this while you enjoy bluegrass pickin’ music. Fun for the whole family.
SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAY LIFE! 11a.m. to 5p.m., Castle Tucker and Nickels Sortwell House, Wiscasset. Tours on the half hour with the last tour leaving at 4p.m. One ticket is good for two people for one day only. 882-7169.
PERFORMANCES
LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.
“RUDDIGORE, OR THE WITCH’S CURSE,” 1p.m. and 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Many years ago, the Baronets of Ruddigore were cursed by a witch and must commit a crime a day or be tortured to death. For more information, call 933-9999.
UUCB CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE: BILL STAINES, 7:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. $15 in advance, $17 at the door for an evening with singer-songwriter Bill Staines. 729-8515.
“SCORCHED,” 8p.m., The Theater Project, Brunswick, Pay-what-you-want with a suggested donation of $18. 729-8584.
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