MON/13
MISCELLANEOUS
OUNCE OF PREVENTION SERIES PRESENTATION, 11a.m. to noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Presentation will be about “Successful Aging” and will be hosted by Dr. Florin Olteanu.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
AUDITIONS FOR “LOVE AND LOBSTERS,” 6:30p.m., Freeport Middle School, 19 Kendall Lane, Freeport. Audition details can be found at www.fcponline.org/auditions.
TUE/14
“THE WORD: WRITTEN, SPOKEN, SUNG” FEATURING GIBSON FAY-LEBLANC AND LADY ZEN, 7p.m., Patten Free Library. The two will read, peform, and talk about their work followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB SOLAR SOCIAL, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial library, Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Learn about solar energy.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY: SPEAKING FRANKLY, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. With historian, humorist and essayist Frank D. Connors. 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.
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT, 6p.m., Rockport Public Library. “2 Autumns, 3 Winters” by Sebastien Betbeder.
PORTLAND ARTISTS TO PERFORM, 7p.m., Patten Free Library. Poet and writer Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and lyric fusion poet and perfomer Lady Zen will display their talent in “The Word: Written, Spoken, Sung.” Program is free and open to the public.
WED/15
BLOOD DRIVES
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m.,
Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle
St., Bath. Drop ins okay, or call 1-800- red-cross for an appointment.
MISCELLANEOUS
2ND ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOKS FESTIVAL, 10a.m. to 5:45p.m., Freeport Community Library. To enter, simply send your name, whether you’re a child or adult and how you heard about the festival to: [email protected] All entries must be edible and based on a book or a poem. There is no charge to participate in the festival.
MY MONEY WORKS, 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Third of five sessions, meeting every Wednesday in April from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce your debt, find money for savings and more. Call 725-1727 to register.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR, 11:30a.m. to 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Visit www.midcoastmaine.com or call 725-1727 for more information.
SCOOPING FOR COMMUNITY, 11a.m. to 11p.m., Gelato Fiasco. Gelato Fiasco will donate 100% of sales from the entire day from most product categories for customers identifying themselves as supporters of Family Focus.
BNI BRUNSWICK VISITOR DAY, 7- 8:30a.m., Thornton Oaks dining room, 25 Thornton Way. Breakfast included. www.brunswickbni.com.
THU/16
MISCELLANEOUS
STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Join CHL for stories, activities and a snack. April’s story time themes are food and poetry.
TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones, software/apps and other computer related issues.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “The Zimmermann Telegram” by Barbara Tuchman. 725-1727.
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.
“MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR SOMEONE
WITH MEMORY LOSS,” 4-5p.m., Mid Coast Senior Health Center. Presented by Lisa Gellatly.
HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB MEETING, 12:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library. Featuring Bettina Doulton, owner of Cellar Door Winery. 833-6159.
MINING THE COLLECTIONS LECTURE SERIES: THE LAST WOODEN SHIP, 6:30p.m., Maine Maritime Museum. Nonmembers $7, members $5. www.Maine- MaritimeMuseum.org.
DYANMIC ART OPENING, 3-5 p.m., Bowdoin College’s Reed House. By The Perryman Village Older Youth group. Youth artists will talk about their artwork, perform hip hop dances and learn about Bowdoin College.
ARTVAN ARTBAR FUNDRAISING EVENT, 7-8:30p.m., Sea Dog Brewing Comapny, Topsham. All community members welcome. $20 per person. RSVP at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
FRI/17
MISCELLANEOUS
FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. $5. All are welcome. 200-7577.
INDOOR YARD SALE AND CRAFT SALE — RAIN OR SHINE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon. Help pay for the church hall’s building loan.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
TEEN ANIME NIGHT, 6p.m., Second floor community room, Patten Free Library, Bath. Mini “Manga Con” event for teen anime fans. Free and open to the public. Screening of the classic film film “My Neighbor Totoro.” at 6:45p.m. Screening is also free.
FREEPORT WOMEN’S CLUB SPEAKER EVENT, 1p.m., Freeport Community Library. Deidre Fleming will speak on her experience as an award-winning outdoor reporter for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. 865-3363.
PERFORMANCES
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,” 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. A Studio Theatre of Bath production. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
JOYCE ANDERSEN, 7p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. Come see the acclaimed electro-acoustic fiddle troubadour. 389- 1770.
WINDY RIDGE BAND, 7p.m., Brunswick UU Church, 15 Pleasant Street. Suggested donation of $8.
SAT/18
MISCELLANEOUS
BIRDING WALK, 8a.m., Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve, Bath. Led by Merrymeeting Audubon’s Ted Allen. Meet at 7:30a.m. at the CVS in Bath to carpool. 729-8661 for more information.
GAMING CLUB, 12-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device or choose from a variety of board games or play on the WiiU. Snacks provided.
INDOOR YARD SALE AND CRAFT SALE — RAIN OR SHINE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon. Help pay for the church hall’s building loan.
WALK TO FIGHT MS, 9a.m. checkin, 10a.m. start, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. www.WalkMSgne.org.
BATH AREA SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL SPRING FLEA MARKET AND YARD SALE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. Tables available for $20 each. Call Phyllis at 443-3773 if interested in selling.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, Topsham Public Library. Stop by any time for special activities throughout the week and share what your library means to you. 725-1727.
TEEN CRAFT, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Solar light craft, registration required. 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.
MAINE MINERALOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 32ND ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m., St. Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish.
BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, 10:30a.m., Patten Free Library Community Room. Free and open to the public.
PERFORMANCES
BARBERSHOP CONCERT AND SILENT
AUCTION, 5:30p.m., United Methodist
Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick.
Featuring Nor’Easters’ Chorus, Whatever
Four Quartet, In the Mix, Maine-ly Harmony Chorus and Frost on the Pumpkin Quartet. Advance tickets: $13, door tickets: $15, under 12: free. Proceeds benefit Brunswick Area Respite Care. 729- 8571.
PUBLIC MEALS
PASTA SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., West Bath Seaside Grange, 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. April is Grange Month, and we are looking for past members of West Bath Grange #154 to come back and help us celebrate. Pasta dishes, cole slaw, bread, desserts and drinks. $6 per person, $15 per family of four. Kids under 3 free. 443-1266 or 504-1012.
BATH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., at the church. Corned beef boiled dinner with homemade dessert. $8 per person, under 12 $4. 443-4707.
PUBLIC SUPPER AND AUCTION, 5-7p.m., Topsham Fairgrounds Expo Building. HelpHopeLive for Christian Dickey. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Liver Transplant Fund. Casseroles, beans, hot dogs and pies. All donations greatly appreciated. 844-4306.
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER, 4:30-6p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham. BBQ chicken, salads, rolls, beverages and homemade desserts. Adults ages 13 and up, $9. Children ages 6-12, $3. Children 5 and under free. 837-3735.
SUN/19
MISCELLANEOUS
MAINE MINERALOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 32ND ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m., St. Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish.
SAVE OUR SWINGING BRIDGE 5K AND 2K FAMILY WALK RACE, 10a.m., Topsham’s Lower Village. Early registration fee is $20 for adults, $15 for youth aged 0-14 before April 11. 837-0558.
WOMEN’S SUNDAY MORNING RUNNING GROUP, 8a.m., starting at Women’s Fitness Studio and Spa, 21 Stanwood St., Brunswick. Any distance, any pace, with RRCA Certified Coach Brenda Day. Free and open to all women.
FARM AND FISH FAIR, 2-5p.m., Morris Farm, 156 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Free and open to the public. 882-4080.
PERFORMANCES
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,” 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. A Studio Theatre of Bath production. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
PUBLIC MEALS
PUBLIC BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30- 9:30a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath. Eggs to order, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, french toast, home fries, juice, biscuits, gravy, muddins, tea, coffee and more. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 3 free. 443-6015.
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