We welcome community groups to list their special events in Calendar. Items should be submitted two weeks in advance. Send them to: Calendar Editor, The Times Record, 3 Business Parkway, Suite 1, Brunswick, ME 04011; or e-mail, [email protected]. Include name and phone number.

THU/5

MISCELLANEOUS

PRENATAL DANCE CLASS, 8a.m., Maine Dance and Fitness, Topsham. For dancers at any stage of pregnancy, Maine Dance and Fitness moderates a typical dance class to reflect the pregnant body. Class runs Mondays at 10a.m. and Thursdays at 8a.m. $12 drop-in or get a 10-class punch card to save per class.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Stories, activities and a snack. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to celebrate this month’s theme: animals!

TECH HELP THURDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues.

BRAD MCFADDEN: ARTIST, SCULPTOR AND ARCHEOLOGIST,” 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. Brad will highlight his beginnings as an artist. 833-5430.

FOOD SAFETY SYMPOSIUM, 6p.m., Rockland Public Library. Topics will include GMOs, organic vs. conventional growing methods and best practices in packaging. Discussion to follow. 594- 0310.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION HEALTHY LIVING SERIES, 5:30- 8:30p.m., L.L. Bean Bike, Boat and Ski Store, Freeport. An evening filled with tips and information about how to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

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/6

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. $8/$5. All are welcome. 200-7577.

“FEMME FATALE FRIDAY,” 2p.m., Patten Free Library. The library will screen “Double Indemnity,” the first of four selections from the film noir genre of the 1940s that will be shown each Friday afternoon in March. Refreshments provided.

“50 SHADES OF FAURE” AT FREEPORT

FIRST FRIDAY, 6:30p.m., Freeport Community

Center. $5 cover. Desserts and music.

SAT/7

MISCELLANEOUS

COMMUNITY FILM AND FORUM SERIES PRESENTS “DIVE: LIVING OFF AMERICA’S WASTE,” 3p.m., Bath Freight Shed, Bath. Free and open to the public. www.btlt.org/community-food.

THEATER PROJECT SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISING EVENT, 8-11p.m., 14 School Street, Brunswick. Dress code: 1920s or your best Great Gatsby. 21+ only. Cash bar. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. BYOGD (Bring Your Own Gaming Device) or choose from a variety of board games or play on the WiiU. Snacks provided.

BARBEQUE AND BINGO, 5-8:30p.m., South Freeport Congregational Church. Childcare provided. $25 per person, by reservation.

ASTRONOMY DEMONSTRATION WITH THE SOUTHERN MAINE ASTRONOMER’S CLUB, viewing demo at 2 and 7p.m., lecture at 6p.m. L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Lower Level, Freeport. Visit llbean.com/freeport for details.

WOODSIDE ONE WHEELERS 6TH ANNUAL CRAFT ‘N FLEA MARKET, 8a.m. to 2p.m., Woodside Elementary School, Topsham. Over 40 craft tables. plus a raffle, a luncheon and the famous cookie walk. Free admission.

LOCAL FOOD, LOCAL HUNGER FORUM, 9a.m. to 3:30p.m., 485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset. Keynote speaker Mark Winne, community food systems expert. Forum aims to engage community members in a constructive dialogue on securing healthy food for all. Will include a screening of “Dive: Living Off America’s Waste.”

FILM SCREENING OF “MISS REPRESENTATION,” 2p.m., The Strand Theater, Rockland. This award-winning documentary is about the ways the mainstream media contributes to cultural misperceptions about the roles and capabilities of women. Panel discussion will follow. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students.

MUSIC IN MARCH, 2p.m., Topsham Public Library. Vocal quarter Saheli will perform. Refreshments will be served. 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.

PUBLIC MEALS

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 7:30-10a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. $6 for adults, $4 for children.

PUBLIC BREAKFAST, 8-10:30a.m., Harpswell Grange. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, fruit, juice, tea and cocoa. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10. 833-2320.

SUN/8

MISCELLANEOUS

PEJEPSCOT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING: “GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES OF THE MAINE FRANCOAMERICAN GENEALOGY SOCIETY,” 2p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library. Learn more about the history of Maine Franco-American Genealogy Society.

PUBLIC MEALS

BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30-10a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Eggs to order, omelets, bacon, sausage and more. 729-6552.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

WINTER GARDENING LECTURE SERIES, 2-3:30p.m., St.Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brunswick. “Basic Pruning Techniques,” with Tim Vail, arborist.

MON/9

MISCELLANEOUS

PRENATAL DANCE CLASS, 10a.m., Maine Dance and Fitness, Topsham. For dancers at any stage of pregnancy, Maine Dance and Fitness moderates a typical dance class to reflect the pregnant body. Class runs Mondays at 10a.m. and Thursdays at 8a.m. $12 drop-in or get a 10-class punch card to save per class.

TUE/10

MISCELLANEOUS

FOREIGN FILM NIGHT: “THE KID WITH A BIKE,” 6p.m., Rockport Public Library. Co-sponsored by Rockland Public Library’s French Conversation Group.

EXPLORING TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS VIDEO CONFERENCE, 4- 6p.m., UC Bath/Brunswick. Anyone considering a birth-through-12 teaching career is invited to attend.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Thaddeus Lyford will share the story of Walter M. Mallett. 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.

FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY “LUNCH WITH LOCALS,” noon, Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main Street, Freeport. Help shape the next FHS exhibit. Lunch provided by Derosier’s. RSVP requested. 865-3170.

WED/11

MISCELLANEOUS

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB: BACKYARD BIRDING — EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, noon to 3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Bring a lunch, coffee and dessert provided. 725-1727.

COMPLETE THE FAFSA EVENT, 6- 7:30p.m., Region Ten Technical High School. Open to the public and post secondary learners of all ages.

PEOPLE PLUS AUTHOR’S CHAT WITH PAUL BETIT, 2p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick. Betit will talk about his book series, share stories and answer questions. Registration appreciated. 729-0757.

THU/12

MISCELLANEOUS

“WINTER READ” COMMUNITY BOOK DISCUSSION, 6p.m., Hyde School Mansion. Contact Bath Books in Bath or Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick for a copy of “Hope Beneath Our Feet” to read before the event.

PRENATAL DANCE CLASS, 8a.m., Maine Dance and Fitness, Topsham. For dancers at any stage of pregnancy, Maine Dance and Fitness moderates a typical dance class to reflect the pregnant body. Class runs Mondays at 10a.m. and Thursdays at 8a.m. $12 drop-in or get a 10-class punch card to save per class.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Stories, activities and a snack. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to celebrate this month’s theme: animals!

TECH HELP THURDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues.

BOOTHBAY PHOTOGRAPHER PETER FELSENTHAL, 1p.m., FARMS Community Kitchen. Felsenthal will be presenting slides from his recent book, “New Growth: A Portrait of Six Maine Organic Farms.”

JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE LECTURE, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The speaker will be Steve Bunker, presenting “Union Navy: The Life of a Shellback.” Free and open to the public.

ADVOCATING FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, 5:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church. General meeting followed by a public discussion hosted by Maine All- Care-Midcoast Chapter. Free and open to the public.

TEEN TALK, 5-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s meeting will compare the movie “The Giver” to the Lois Lowery book. Pizza provided. Register at 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.

PERFORMANCES

NOVEL JAZZ PERFORMANCE, 7p.m., Skidompha Library, Damariscotta. $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $6 for young adults, under 12 accompanied by a parent go free. Visit mainejazz.net for more information.

FRI/13

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. $8/$5. All are welcome. 200-7577.

“FEMME FATALE FRIDAY,” 2p.m., Patten Free Library. The library will screen “Mildred Pierce,” the second of four selections from the film noir genre of the 1940s that will be shown each Friday afternoon in March. Refreshments provided.

L.L. BEAN WINTER SURVIVAL OF MAINE’S WILDLIFE LECTURE, 7p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Freeport. By Doug Hitchcox of Maine Audubon.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY-THEMED COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 6-8p.m., Elim Community Church, Bath. Finger foods, games and prizes. Free and open to the public. 443-2663.

MAINE FAMILY BOOKNIC, 10-11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Celebrate National Nutrition Month! Fun food activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 725-1727.