THU/17

MISCELLANEOUS

TOPS CLUB WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 6p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Main St., Brunswick. Weigh-in 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. 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 two-year-olds and their adult. 20-30 minutes. 725-1727.

MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. New members welcome. Call 725-1727 for more information.

BRUNSWICK AREA TEEN CENTER 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 4- 5:30p.m., Teen Center/People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. Tours, cake, ice cream and live music. 729-0757.

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR, 5p.m., Brunswick Inn. Pejepscot Historical Society’s popular series returns with Barbara Desmarais on a local hour of ill

repute. Admission $5. 729-6606.

AL-ANON MEETING, every Thursday at 7p.m. This meeting will be held at 150 Congress St. in Bath. Beginning next Thursday, Sept. 24, the meetings will move to 798 Washington St., Bath. Call Lisa at 504-4189 for more information.

MONEY SMART FAMILY MEAL NIGHT, 6p.m., Curtis Memorial Library. A free meal and age-appropriate programs that teach people the basics of budgeting, credit and saving. 725-5242.

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.

“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.

FRI/18

MISCELLANEOUS

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS TOUR OF CASTLE TUCKER, 10-11:30a.m., Castle Tucker, 2 Lee Street, Wiscasset. $10 for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmembers. A leisurely, in-depth tour, including rooms and stories not included in the general tour. Registration required at 882-7169.

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.

AUTHOR EVENT AT MUSTARD SEED BOOKSTORE: ANNE O’BRIEN, 4-7p.m., 74 Front St., Bath. The author will speak about her new book “I’m New Here” about immigrant children entering school in the United States. During the final Bath Art Walk of the Season. 389- 4084.

MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: SUNSET BIRDING AT POPHAM BEACH, 4p.m., Popham Beach. Meet at the bathhouse on the southwest side of the parking lot. 841-1951.

MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER AUDITONS FOR “OLIVER!” 6p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, Topsham. Performances will be Dec. 3-6 at Crooker Theater, Brunswick. Two other choices for audition times are Sept. 19 at 2p.m. or 6p.m. 837-8567.

FREEPORT WOMAN’S CLUB HOSTS MAINE GEOLOGIST, 1p.m., Freeport Community Library. Featuring speaker Walter Anderson. Open to the public.

ARTIST RECEPTION DURING DAMARISCOTTA AND NEWCASTLE ARTWALK, 4:30-5:30p.m., The Lincoln Home. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

FREE HEALING CLINIC, 11a.m. to 5:30p.m. People Plus Center, Brunswick. Receive care from a wide variety of healing practitioners.

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.

VICTORIA VOX, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. Admission $12, $6 for students. Children under 8 free. 389-1770.

D.J. RAY SEIGLER, 7-9p.m., Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. $5 per person. A good ol’ fashion Friday night dance. 443-4937.

“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.

SAT/19

MISCELLANEOUS

BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath.

ANNUAL WOOD CARVING SHOW, 9a.m. to 4p.m., Buker Community Center, Augusta. Open to the public, $4 admission.

MIDCOAST VETERANS COMEDY FEST, 8p.m., Topsham’s Legion Post 202. Featuring John Ater, Mark Turcotte and Kyron Hobdy. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 319-3721.

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.

KIDFUN: SUPER-DUPLO, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library. Ages 2-5.

LEGO CLUB, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library. All ages.

SIP ‘N STITCH, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Knitting and crocheting group, meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. All abilities welcome! 725-1727.

MULTI-FAMILY BENEFIT YARD SALE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Brunswick UMC, 320 Church Road. Household items, sporting equipment and more. Proceeds will benefit community organizations.

WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK HIKE WITH A RANGER, 2p.m., meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. 865-4465.

BRUNSWICK COASTAL ROTARY FEAST TO FEED FUNDRAISER, 5-9p.m., Winter

Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath. Appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, cooks and club members, a cash bar, free soft drinks and entertainment from John Dennen the Singing Lobsterman. A live and silent auction will include hand-carved musical instruments, jewelry, gift certificates to local businesss and more. $15 per person, $25 per family, children under 12 free.

BBQ CELEBRATION, 4-7p.m., Farmer’s Market Gree at Crystal Spring Farm. Pulled pork and chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, salads, cornbread and dessert. Bring your own picnic blanket and chairs. $10 for adults, $5 for children.

BOWDOINHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5TH ANNUAL SUPER YARD SALE, 9a.m. to 4p.m., BHS Meeting House, River Rd. and Browns Point Rd. 666- 8161.

HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FALL SALE, 8:30a.m. to 1p.m. Centennial Hall Route 123, Harpswell Center. Crysanthemums, cut flowers, baked goods, crafts and a white elephant sale. 833-6159.

MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER AUDITONS FOR “OLIVER!” 2p.m. or 6p.m., Mid- Coast Presbyterian Church, Topsham. Performances will be Dec. 3-6 at Crooker Theater, Brunswick. Another choice for an audition time is Sept. 18 at 6p.m. 837-8567.

COLD WAR IN A COLD CLIMATE: EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION, 11a.m., Peary- MacMillan Arctic Museum, Bowdoin College. View photographs of a Cold War defense installation in Northwest Greenland.

3RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST, noon to 7p.m., Topsham Fairgrounds. Regional craft beer, music, games, relays and more. $10 per person in advance, $15 at the gate. brownpapertickets.com/event/159206 5.

SUNSET BIRDING AT POPHAM BEACH MERRYMEETING AUDUBON TRIP, 4- 6p.m., Popham State Park. An evening of birding at low tide. 841-1951.

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.

“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

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER, seatings at 5p.m. and 6p.m., Pownal Congregational Church. $8 adults, $4 children 5-12, children under 5 free.

POT ROAST SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Raymond Village Community Church. Pot roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, beverages and brownies with ice cream. $10. 655- 3450.

ROAST PORK SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath. Menu includes roast pork with all the fixings and homemade gingerbread with whipped cream. Adults $8, children $4. Take-out available. 443- 4707.

BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Edgecomb Congregational Church. To benefit the Edgecomb Fire Dept. Adults $8, children under 12 $3.

WILLING HELPERS SUPPER, 4:30- 6:30p.m., Bailey Island Union Church Route 24. Chowder and desserts. Adults $12.

SUN/20

MISCELLANEOUS

WISCASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY BENEFIT GALA, 5-7p.m., Marianmade Lavender Farm. Swing and jazz music courtesy of Opus One Big Band, hors d’ouevres prepared by local reaturants, and drinks from a cash bar provided by Little Village Bistro. $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, 12:30p.m., Waterfront Park, Commercial Street, Bath. In support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 888-333-2377.

WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK PRESCHOOL NATURE EXPLORATIONS, 11a.m., meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. 30 minute program, weather permitting. A story and a fun hands-on activity. Free with park admission. 865-4465.

WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK THE LEDGE TRAIL, 2p.m., meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. 1 hour program, weather permitting. Come learn about life in the forrest. Free with park admission. 865-4465.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR, 1p.m., Pine Grove Cemetery with Rebecca Roche. Admission $5, free to PHS members. 729- 6606.

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