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WED/3

MISCELLANEOUS

HOLIDAY HODGEPODGE FUNDRAISER AT

HARLOW GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., 160 Water Street, Hallowell. Free and open to the public. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SERVICES

CREDENTIALING SESSION, 9:30-

10:30a.m., Southern Maine Community

College Midcoast Campus, Hannaford

Lecture Hall, Academic Building,

Brunswick. SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR,

11:30a.m. to 1p.m., Topsham Public

Library. This program will discuss all the facets of company retirement plans. For more information visit www.midcoastmaine.com.

PERFORMANCES

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST KEN BONFIELD,

6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Admission is free.

THU/4

HOLIDAY AND CRAFT FAIRS

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT MIDCOAST HOSPITAL, 10a.m. to 3p.m.,123 Medical Center

Drive, Brunswick. Wreaths, baskets of greens, centerpieces, treasures, decorated country antiques, baked goods, fudge, cookie plates and more. Sponsored by

MCH Auxiliary to benefit MCH. FMI, 373-

6015. TOWN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION, 5p.m., Richmond Waterfront

Gazebo. 5p.m. holiday music, 5:30p.m.

“The Night Before Christmas” reading,

6p.m. Santa arrives, 6-7p.m. childrens ornament making, 7p.m. Southard House

Museum featuring Christmas carols. MERRY MEETING CHRISTMAS ART

SHOW AND SALE, 10a.m. to 4p.m., Red

Cross Building, off Topsham Bypass

Road, 16 Community Way, Topsham.

Framed and matted art and photography, cards, miniatures and other items available. Admission is FREE. A portion of the

Proceeds to go to the Mid-Cross Chapter of the Red Cross.

MISCELLANEOUS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME (AGES 3 AND

4), 11a.m. to noon, Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Join us for stories, music, activities and a snack. TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s

Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer-related issues. FYI, I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN GET UP!

1p.m., People Plus, Brunswick. An informative presentation on how to get up off the floor. Build confidence in your ability to stand up safely and learn exercises to reduce risk of falling. Free and open to the public. BETH MULDOON AT THE ORR’S ISLAND

LIBRARY, 7p.m., 1699 Harpswell Islands

Road, Orr’s Island. The latest “First Thursday” event at the Orr’s Island Library features dramatic readings from The Night

Before Christmas by Clement Clarke

Moore and other surprises! 833-6706. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM,

7p.m., Southern House Museum Gallery,

75 Main St., Richmond. free and open to the public. 18th and 19th century Carols sung by Richmond High School chorus, directed by Virgil Bozeman IV; Victorian tree, and exhibits of miniature Dickens village and antique dolls. MEET DOG SLEDDERS AND THEIR DOGS,

7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Potluck dinner at

6, followed by the talk. Bryan Courtois and Polly Mahoney share their experiences dog sledding in some interesting places. Polly, a guide with Mahoosuc

Guide Services will be bringing two of her sled dogs! PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION OF “HEALTH

AND WELLNESS” MURALS, 6-7p.m.,

Brunswick Recreation Center, 22 Neptune

Drive, Brunswick. Murals by Bowdoin College student artists activists and

Brunswick student artists. RARE READS BOOK GROUP, 2p.m. or

6p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “Fin and Lady” by Cathleen Schine. 725-1727. COOKIE DECORATING, 4p.m., Topsham

Public Library. Come explore your cookie creativity and decorate a cookie at the library! Ages 3 and up. Registration required. 725-1727.

PERFORMANCES

DECEMBER DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m.,

Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Presented by Bowdoin College’s Department of Theater and Dance. Tickets are free.

725-3375. SAVORY MAINE DECEMBER MUSIC

SERIES, 6p.m. to 8p.m., Damariscotta.

Performance by Kathi Nordone and Sylvia

Tavares. 563-2111.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

SENIOR WORKSHOP: GETTING THE

MOST OUT OF YOUR SMARTPHONE OR

TABLET, 8:30-11:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Would you like to feel confident using the many functions of your smartphone or tablet? Bring your device to this workshop and we will show you how to fully use it. $50 for class, or

$80 for both this and the afternoon photography class. SENIOR WORKSHOP: FOCUSING ON PHOTOGRAPHY, 1:30-4:30p.m., Curtis

Memorial Library, Brunswick. Using your smartphone, tablet, or other digital camera to take terrific pictures, learn how to edit, share, and store them. For novices as well as intermediate photographers.

$50 for class, or $80 for both this and the morning smartphone and tablet class.

FRI/5

HOLIDAY AND CRAFT FAIRS

BOWDOINHAM GUILD OF ARTISANS

2014 HOLIDAY SALE, 6-8p.m., Bowdoinham Town Hall. Music, fine art and free refreshments. BLUEBERRY RIDGE FARM WINTER HOLIDAY SALE, 167 Loring Lane, Pownal.

Handknits, stained glass, handcarved spoons, notecards, pillows, bath products, Waldorf dolls and toys, ornaments, holiday decorations, food and more! Nov.

28, 29 and 30, and Dec. 5, 6 and 7. HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT MIDCOAST HOSPITAL, 9a.m. to 1p.m.,123 Medical Center

Drive, Brunswick. Wreaths, baskets of greens, centerpieces, treasures, decorated country antiques, baked goods, fudge, cookie plates and more. Sponsored by

MCH Auxiliary to benefit MCH. FMI, 373-

6015. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR, 3-8p.m.,

North Pownal United Methodist Church,

851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Crafts, handmade items, Christmas items, baked goods, white elephant and more. Rent a table for $25. Zuppa Soup, Fish Chowder,

Hot Dog, Chicken Salad, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Chips, Tea, Coffee, Punch & Hot Chocolate. 837-4339. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW OPEN HOUSE,

3-8p.m., 312 Millay Road, Bowdoinham.

Potholders, oven mitts, breadbasket liners, teddy bears, band boxes, heat packs, fleece shawls, headbands, knitted dish clothes, handwoven baskets, jewelry, soaps, candles, bird feeders and much more. 666-8004. MERRY MEETING CHRISTMAS ART

SHOW AND SALE, 10a.m. to 4p.m., Red

Cross Building, off Topsham Bypass

Road, 16 Community Way, Topsham.

Framed and matted art and photography, cards, miniatures and other items available. Admission is FREE. A portion of the

Proceeds to go to the Mid-Cross Chapter of the Red Cross. HOLLY JOLLY FAIR, 5-8p.m., 40 Main

Street, Freeport. Fair opening with fancy cake party. Handcrafted and knitted items, wreaths, cookie walk, baked goods, white elephants, children’s corner and raffles. JOY OF CHRISTMAS FAIR, 4-7p.m.,

Corliss Street Baptist Church Annex, 17

Weeks Street, Bath. Gift baskets, handmade gifts, ornaments, candies, toys, jewelry, pies, cookie walk, holiday arrangements and more. 751-3023.

MISCELLANEOUS

CRIME NOVEL AUTHOR TALK, 1-3p.m.,

Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta.

Featuring Gerry Boyle, Paul Doiron and

David Rosenfelt. Includes Q & A session and book signing. SPINDLEWORKS KILN FUNDRAISER,

7a.m. to 6p.m., Little Dog Coffee Shop,

87 Main Street, Brunswick. Mugs of various shapes and sizes for sale at the shop. Purchase a mug and fill it with coffee donated by Little Dog Coffee Shop, and also choose a piece of Spindleworks art — all for just $20. BOWDOINHAM TREE LIGHTING, 6p.m.,

Bowdoin Town Hall. Join the community in singing holiday carols as the holiday tree is lit. “IT’S IN OUR NATURE” ART EXHIBIT, 5-

8p.m., Live Well Farm, 1583 Harpswell

Neck Road, Harpswell. With artists

Marnie Cobbs and Gay Freeborn. Paintings in oils and gouache, prints, cards and books.

PERFORMANCES

THE WFCP “TELETHON,” 7:30p.m.,

Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Family-friendly variety show from the creators of the WFCP

Home Time Radio Hour. Music, dance, and comedy in a spoof of telethons, pledge drives and disaster relief concerts.

Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Available online at www.fcpnline.org or at

Freeport Community Center Thrift Store on Depot St. DECEMBER DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m.,

Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Presented by Bowdoin College’s Department of Theater and Dance. Tickets are free.

725-3375.

SAT/6

HOLIDAY AND CRAFT FAIRS

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND CAFE´,

9a.m. to 1p.m., West Bath School, 126

New Meadows Rd., West Bath. 443-

9145. CASCO BAY ART LEAGUE WINTER SHOW

AND SALE, 10a.m. to 4p.m., Harpswell

Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck

Road, Harpswell. Oils, watercolors, pastels, collages and theorems. 725-6084. BOWDOINHAM GUILD OF ARTISANS

2014 HOLIDAY SALE, 10a.m. to 3p.m.,

Bowdoinham Town Hall. Music, fine art and free refreshments. BLUEBERRY RIDGE FARM WINTER HOLIDAY SALE, 167 Loring Lane, Pownal.

Handknits, stained glass, handcarved spoons, notecards, pillows, bath products, Waldorf dolls and toys, ornaments, holiday decorations, food and more! Nov.

28, 29 and 30, and Dec. 5, 6 and 7. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR, 9a.m. to

3p.m., North Pownal United Methodist

Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal.

Crafts, handmade items, Christmas items, baked goods, white elephant and more. Rent a table for $25. Santa visits from 10a.m. to 2p.m.! Corn Chowder,

Beef Stew, Ham Italians, Egg Salad, Ham

Salad & Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Chips, Tea, Coffee, Punch & Hot

Chocolate. 837-4339. BRADBURY MOUNTAIN ARTS 16TH

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE,

10a.m. to 6p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal. 18 Artists featuring painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, turned wood, jewelry, paper arts, sail cloth bags, textiles, print-making, glass arts and ceramics. Lunch and wreaths for sale by local girl scouts. Free admission and handicap accessible. 688-6555. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND

WREATH SALE, 8-11a.m., Brunswick Jr.

High School, 65 Columbia Ave.,

Brunswick. Fresh trees and wreaths from

Mason’s Tree Farm plus baked goods and music. All proceeds benefit the BJHS

Music Program. SALVATION ARMY’S THIRD ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 9a.m. to

3p.m., 25 Congress Ave., Bath. 442-

0834. FUEGO DIABLO THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY

FAIR AND SALE, 10a.m. to 4p.m., 52

Loring Lane, Pownal. Jewelry, toys, handcrafted items, baked goods, jams, preserved and pulled pork sandwiches. 408-

3185. UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF

BRUNSWICK HOLIDAY FAIR, 9a.m. to

2p.m., UUC of Brunswick. Come enjoy breakfast, or soup and pie for lunch, live music and shopping for the holidays! CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW OPEN

HOUSE, 9a.m.-3p.m., 312 Millay Road,

Bowdoinham. Potholders, oven mitts, breadbasket liners, teddy bears, band boxes, heat packs, fleece shawls, headbands, knitted dish clothes, handwoven baskets, jewelry, soaps, candles, bird feeders and much more. 666-8004. MERRY MEETING CHRISTMAS ART

SHOW AND SALE, 9a.m. to 4p.m., Red

Cross Building, off Topsham Bypass

Road, 16 Community Way, Topsham.

Framed and matted art and photography, cards, miniatures and other items available. Admission is FREE. A portion of the

Proceeds to go to the Mid-Cross Chapter of the Red Cross.