MON/1

MISCELLANEOUS

WESCUSTAGO YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS, 4 and 5p.m., Mast Landing School. Auditions are held in groups of 6 for youth in grades 3-12. Young singers are encouraged to book a 4p.m. slot, older singers 5p.m. Contact Leigh at 846- 0705 for an audition slot.

TUE/2

MISCELLANEOUS

“WRITE YOUR HEROES ALIVE” WRITING WORKSHOP, 6-7p.m., Topsham Public Library. Join Melissa Walshe for part 1 of a 3-part series on how to bring your protagonist to life. Topic: “The Only Good Hero is an Anti-Hero.” Ages 14 and up. 725-1727.

COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN, 9- 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Tuesday to help with all computer and eReader issues. 725-1727.

OUR HEALTH: FILM AND DISCUSSION SERIES FEATURING THE FILM “FOOD STAMPED,” 7p.m., Frontier Cinema, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

WED/3

MISCELLANEOUS

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB MEETING, noon, Topsham Public Library. Brown bag lunch and business meeting. Beverage and dessert provided. The topic will be preventing aches and pains while gardening.

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, Damariscotta. Programs begin at noon. “Rank Choice Voting” with John Nutting. Entree: baked haddock. $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. Advanced reservations required. 563-1363.

MAINE’S ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE, 7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room. Free and open to the public. With speaker Richard Barringer. Presented by Midcoast Senior College.

OPEN HOUSE, 10a.m. to noon, Second

Floor of the Coombs Municipal Building.

Join the Bowdoinham Library, Bowdoinham

Historical Society and Advisory Committee on Aging in Bowdoinham for this open house. Try one of the library’s kindles and learn how to download free books. Door prizes and refreshments. 666-5531.

THU/4

MISCELLANEOUS

FIRST THURSDAY HARPSWELL TRAILS EVENT, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. A presentation by Ed Robinson, with photos, about the varied wildlife in Harpswell.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Weekly story time with activities and a snack. 725-1461.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets and computers. 725-1461.

FRIDA BERRIGAN BOOK SIGNING, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library. PeaceWorks hosts Berrigan, who will talk about her book “It Runs in the Family: On Being Raised by Radicals and Growing into Rebellious Motherhood.”

GENEALOGY DROP IN, 12:30-2:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Use resources such as Ancestry.com to find out more about your family tree. 725-1727.

FRI/5

MISCELLANEOUS

PASTEL PAINTERS OF MAINE 16TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., Portland Public Library/Lewis Gallery.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “PERSPICERE: PAINTINGS BY RICHARD WILLIAM BLANCHARD AND AMY PETERS WOOD,” 5-7p.m., Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Followed by a Gallery Talk from 7-8p.m.

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.

PERFORMANCES

BATH MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, 7p.m., Bath Area Senior Citizens Center, 45 Floral St., Bath.

BANG! MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND PERCUSSION, 7:30p.m., Woodford Congregational Church, Portland. Presented by Oratorio

Chorale. Advance price: $20 for adults, $10 for students. At the door: $25 for adults, $12.50 for students. Children under 12 free, but tickets are required for seating.

SEARCH FOR THE FORBIDDEN [BLANK]! AN IMPROVISED PUPPET PROJECT PRODUCTION, 8p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School Street, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $12.

NOAH HAIDU TRIO, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. New York-based jazz. Admission is $12, $6 for students. 389-1770.

SAT/6

MISCELLANEOUS

BATH SAFETY DAY AND BIKE RODEO, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Bath Parks and Recreation Department, 4 Sheridan Road, Bath. Free helmets, bike tuneups, handouts, demonstrations, hot dogs, water and drawings.

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE AND YARD SALE, 9a.m. to 1p.m., 100 Main St., Topsham. Perennials, annuals, shrubs a yard sale and advice.

GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, or try out a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.

ARTISTS OPENING RECEPTION, 4-6p.m., ICON Contemporary Art Gallery, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

LILY KING TALK AND READING, 11a.m., Maine Coast Book Shop. King will read from and talk about her novel “Euphoria,” a national best seller. 563-3207.

OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT, dinner 5:30- 6:30p.m., with music beginning at 6:30p.m. Fuego Diablo, Pownal. Free ane open to the public.

FIELD TRIP TO BROWNFIELD BOG FOR BIRD WATCHING, 6a.m. to 2:30p.m., at the bog. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford to carpool. Bring a lunch and bug repellent. Waterproof footwear recommended. A Merrymeeting Audubon event. 841-1951.

NATURE JOURNALING WITH MONIQUE, 10-11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Library will supply paper and writing materials, or you can bring your own notebook. Register at 725-1727.

SIP AND STITCH, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. All abilities welcome. Work on your latest knit or crochet project with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-1727.

BEAVER PARK FISHING DERBY, 9a.m. to noon (registration begins at 8a.m.), 37

Cotton Road, Lisbon. For children ages 1- 15. Prizes will be awarded in 3 age group: 1-6, 7-12 and 13-15. Free to Derby participants.

SEN. GERZOFSKY OFFICE HOURS, 10a.m. to noon, Little Dog Coffee Shop, Brunswick. Open to the public.

GRAND OPENING OF CURTIS FARM PRESERVE AND ITS NEW TRAIL SYSTEM, 10-11:30a.m. Free. Rain or shine. Features a variety of guided walks. 837- 9613.

PERFORMANCES

BANG! MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND PERCUSSION, 7:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Presented by Oratorio Chorale. Advance price: $20 for adults, $10 for students. At the door: $25 for adults, $12.50 for students. Children under 12 free, but tickets are required for seating.

CANDELIA, 7p.m., Skidompha Library. The flute choir premiers The Pemaquid Suite by composer Peter Van Siclen. $10 at the door. Free admission for students.

CARLOS CALVO, 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Folk music guitar with flamenco riffs. $10 in advance, $14 at the door.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, Pownal. Three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, coleslaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets and homemade pies. $8 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, children 3 years and under free. Handicap accessible.

BAKED BEAN POT LUCK DINNER TO BENEFIT MIKE STEVENS, 4:30-6p.m., Evergreen Senior Center, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Mike is a bus driver who has been ill and out of work for several weeks. Requested donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Donations go directly to the Stevens family.

SUN/7

MISCELLANEOUS

HMS PINEFORE AUDITIONS, 1-3p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Wayne Otto directs and will be holding the auditions. Actors should be prepared to dance, sing a song of choice (a capella), read from a script and improvise. Call 442-8455 for more information.

MON/8

MISCELLANEOUS

WIND OVER WINGS: BIRDS OF PREY, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room. Experience the wonder of being around real birds. 725-5242.

TUE/9

MISCELLANEOUS

OPEN HOUSE, 2p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the library. Refreshments provided.

WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING AND POT LUCK SUPPER, 6p.m., Berry’s Mill Road. Free and open to all. 443-5907.

HMS PINEFORE AUDITIONS, 6-9p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Wayne Otto directs and will be holding the auditions. Actors should be prepared to dance, sing a song of choice (a capella), read from a script and improvise. Call 442-8455 for more information.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY: HOMES DOWN EAST, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Illustrated presentation by Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. and Scott Hanson of fascinating and historical Maine homes. 725-1727.

COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN, 9- 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Tuesday to help with all computer and eReader issues. 725-1727.

WED/10

BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m., Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle St., Bath. 1-800-RED-CROSS. Drop-ins welcome.

MISCELLANEOUS

A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSING ON MSMT’S “THE FULL MONTY,” noon to 1p.m. The actors, creative team and administrative staff hosted by Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold.

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, Damariscotta. Programs begin at noon. “Wild Animals Inside” with photographer Kelly Brook-Patton. Entree: Chicken cordon bleu. $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. Advanced reservations required. 563- 1363.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MAINE’S FORESTS: WHAT WE KNOW AND DON’T KNOW, 7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room. With speaker Lloyd C. Irland. Free and open to the public. Presented by Midcoast Senior College.

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