MON/9

MISCELLANEOUS

TIDE POOLS WITH CHEWONKI, 2 p.m., Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. Using an interactive display, participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rcky intertidal ecosystem.

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/10

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING, 11:30 a.m., Southern Midcoast Career Center, 275 Bath Road, Brunswick. To register or FMI, call (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

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

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2 p.m., Coombs Building, Bowdoinham. For all who are supporting individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. FMI, call (207) 729-8571.

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.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 2:30 p.m., Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Annual ice cream social in the activity room. Free and open to all. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at [email protected] or call (207) 563-3350.

MSMT 60 YEARS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION, 5 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. An exhibit highlighting the 60-year history of Maine State Music Theatre will be open through August 31. A gala reception will officially open the exhibition with light refreshments. Free and open to the public.

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.

SPARKS’ ARK, 6-7 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Meet rescued animals and learn about local Maine wildlife in this interactive program featuring live animals. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 6 p.m., Omega Wellness, 12 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, 6-8 p.m., 81 Medical Center Dr., Brunswick. National Alliance on Mental Illness Bath/Brunswick hosts the group, for people supporting friends and family living with mental illness. FMI, call Jennifer at (207) 890-1162 or Marissa at (207) 522-9608.

PATTEN SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: ‘RISKY BUSINESS,’ 6:30 p.m., (doors open at 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Screening of “Risky Business,” rated R. Free admission and refreshments.

ANGST FILM SCREENING: ‘RAISING

AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY,’ 6:30 p.m., Brunswick High School, Crooker Theater, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. Free showing, followed by a panel discussion and refreshments. FMI, call Jennah Godo at (207) 373-6790.

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].

WED/11

MISCELLANEOUS

BRUNSWICK BUDS: PLANTING SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, 8 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. An opportunity for Brunswick-based organizations, businesses and institutions to learn about each other’s work and share how to collaborate to best support the community’s growrth. FMI, contact Hazel at [email protected] or (207) 725-5242 ext. 228 or Bridger at [email protected] or (207) 798-7067.

‘THE OWLS OF MAINE,’ 10 a.m., Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Orr’s Island. Presented by the Chewonki Foundation; learn habits and habitats, identify characteristics and calls. Three live owls will be on hand for inspection.

EXPLORING NATURE THROUGH STORY: GROW GARDEN GROW!, 10-11 a.m., a local garden. KELT and Patten Free Library are hosting weekly events offering farm and garden themed stories and outdoor activities for children age 6 and younger. FMI, contact Becky Kolak at [email protected] or (207) 442-8400.

WALKING BOOK GROUP: ‘SETTLED IN THE WILD: NOTES FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN,’ 10:30 a.m., Mitchell Field Bandstand, 1410 Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. Curtis Memorial s monthly walking book group. This month will feature the title “Settled in the Wild: Notes from the Edge of Town,” by Susan Hand Shetterly. The walk will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Rain or shine, but heavy rain and thunder will move the walk to a rain date of the following Wednesday.

‘PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,’ noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Maine State Music Theatre will host a panel discussion about their upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Free and open to the public. FMI, visit msmt.org.

REWILD MAINE: BOWS AND ARROWS, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Learn how to make a working bow and arrow from materials found in the Maine woods. Free and open to the public; limited to 12. Singup required at (207) 865- 3307 or freeportlibrary.com.

TEEN SUMMER NIGHTS MOVIE SERIES: ‘LOVE, SIMON,’ 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. This week’s movie is “Love, Simon;” all movies shown during the series will be rated PG or PG-13. FMI, contact Roberta Jordan at (207) 443- 5141 ext. 25 or [email protected], or visit patten.lib.me.us/teens.

EATING WELL AND ENJOYING IT: MAKING THE MOST OF THE SEASONS, 6 p.m., Totman Library, Community Room,

28 Parker Head Road, Phippsburg. Shopping at farmers markets and local growers. FMI, call (207) 751-4075.

LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE, 7 p.m., MTM Center, 18 School St., Lisbon Falls. A chance for visitors to look over the historical society’s exhibits and resource materials. Parking and entrance are at rear of building. FMI, email [email protected] or call (207) 353-8510.

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

PERFORMANCES

RANGER D AND THE SINGING COWBOY, 7 p.m., 969 Popham Road (Route 209), Phippsburg.

THU/12

PERFORMANCES

ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING, 9 a.m., University College Bath/Brunswick, Orion Hall, 12 Sewall St., Brunswick. To register or FMI, call (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

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.

HARPSWELL AGING AT HOME GOLF CLASSIC DINNER AND AUCTION, 1 p.m., Brunswick Country Club, 165 River Road, Brunswick. Cst is $100 per golfer — includes golf, cart, dinner and pries — or $40 for dinner only at 6 p.m. FMI and tickets, call Lew at (860) 559-1158.

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.

CREATIVE ART CREW: MAGIC WANDS, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. Make your own wizarding wand. Bring a paint friendly outfit.

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.

PHIPPSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY: POPHAM BEACH IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, 7 p.m., Popham Beach Library, Phippsburg. The Popham Beach Improvement Society will talk about their current summer exhibit. FMI, call Janet at (207) 389-9145.

SUMMER SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR SERIES: JOAN DEMPSEY, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Author Joan Dempsey will talk about and sign copies of “This is How it Begins.” Free refreshments provided. FMI, visit curtislibrary.com.

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.

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