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CREA COMMUNITY NATURE PROGRAM,

6:30-8p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25

Foreside Rd., Topsham. Join published writer and adventurer Ron Chase as he takes us with him paddling down the class IV rapids of the Cathance River during spring high water. With videos and photos, we’ll vicariously experience the thrills of this local adventure. 331-3202. LUMBERJACK PUPPETS, 1p.m., People

Plus, Brunswick. The world-traveling, unique hand puppets of Dr. Richard Krejsa will perform at People Plus. Free and open to the public. 729-0757.

PERFORMANCES

SAVORY MAINE MUSIC SERIES: GARY

MCCUE AND LORA STANCHFIELD, 6-

8p.m., Savory Maine, 11 Water Street,

Damariscotta. savorymainedining.com

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SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND

LEARN SERIES: 5TH ANNUAL SURF

AND TURF COOKOUT, 11:15a.m. to

1p.m., The Kennedy Learning Center,

Camp Kieve, Nobleboro. Advanced reservations and nonrefundable deposits required by August 22 at 563-1363.

Special per person pricing: Dock House

Lobster, $15. Grilled Yellowfront Steak,

$15. Combo steak and lobster, $30.

Twin — 2 lobsters, $30. Twin — 2 steaks, $30. To share a combo or twin meal, add $10 to price. MEDICARE FOR EVERYONE SEMINAR,

6-8p.m., 521 Main Street, Damariscotta.

“New to Medicare” workshop to help you understand the basics of the program and give you a better idea of the decisions you will need to make. Aging and

Disabilities Resource Counselor Cynthia

Troxel, LSW, asks that you attend a

Medicare for Everyone seminar before scheduling a 1:1 Medicare appointment with her. FREE. Donations appreciated.

Advanced registration required. Call 563-

1363. ELLEN COONEY BOOK DISCUSSION,

7p.m., Albert F. Totman Public Library,

Phippsburg. Join Ms. Cooney as she talks about her recently published book

“The Mountaintop School for Dogs.”

Event is free and open to the public.

389-9085. PADDLE AND LEARN: MIGRATORY FISH

AND MARSHES: STORIES OF CONNECTION. 9a.m. to noon. Meet at the public water access at the end of Bethel Point

Road. $75 per person, $60 for Harpswell Heritage Land Trust members. All equiptment provided. Discounts for children, and for bringing your own kayak. ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS, 7p.m. and by appointment, St.

Andrew’s Church, Newcastle. To schedule an audition, call director Linda Blanchard at 380-2768. Visit ceciliachoir.org.

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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

FREEPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES, 10-

11a.m., 53 Depot St., Freeport.

MISCELLANEOUS

HOT DIGGITY DOG AT SULLY’S, 11a.m. to 2p.m. Stop by Sully ’s Extraordinary

Dogs in Newcastle (Main Street in the

Oceanswide parking lot). Purchase a hot dog with all of the fixings. Jim will donate

10% of the day’s net proceeds to the

Coastal Community Center & Senior

Nutrition programs. “JUST FOR LAUGHS” FILM SERIES,

6p.m., Rockland Public Library. Come see the 1942 dark comedy “To Be or

Not to Be” starring Jack Benny and Carol

Lombard. Films are screened in the

Friends Community Room of the library.

Free and open to the public. PADDLE AND LEARN: FISHING AND LOBSTERING IN HARPSWELL, 9a.m. to noon. Meet at H2Outfitters at 9a.m. $75 per person, $60 for Harpswell Heritage

Land Trust members. Discounts for children, and for bringing your own kayak. WISCASSET ART WALK, 5-8p.m., downtown Wiscasset. Featuring en plein air painting, live music performances, dance performances, trunk shows, art exhibits and more. See works by featured artists Ed McCartan, Ralf Feyl, Mat

O’Donnell, Sean Colosson, William Paul and more. Free and open to the public.

Come enjoy the fun!

PERFORMANCES

SAVORY MAINE MUSIC SERIES: RUSTY

HINGES, 6-8p.m., Savory Maine, 11

Water Street, Damariscotta. www.savorymainedining.com HARPSWELL BANDSHELL CONCERT

SERIES, 6-8 p.m., Harpswell Bandstand,

Mitchell Field, Rt. 123, Harpswell. “Harpswell Concert Band”, Free. THOMAS POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS

SPECIAL (DAY 1 OF 4), Bluegrass legends hit the stage. Single-day ticket prices are $35 per person for Thursday, $50 per person for Friday, Saturday and Sunday each day (after 5p.m.: $45). Weekend tickets available with FREE camping for $150 per person for a 4-day pass, $135 for a 3-day pass, and $120 per person for Saturday/Sunday. Children under 12 are free, teens (13-16) pay half the adult rate when accompanied by an adult. 725-6009.

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

WORKSHOP ON AQUACULTURE, 6-

7:30p.m., Newcastle Fire Station. Are you interested in or already raising oysters, mussels, kelp or other species?

Join the Maine DMR for a public information meeting on aquaculture.

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ROTARIANS HOST FIFTH FRIDAY

SOCIAL, 5-7p.m., Kennebec Tavern. This event is for current Rotary members or anybody interested in learning more about the Rotary. For more information, visit www.bathsunriserotary.org or www.bathrotar y.org.

PERFORMANCES

THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE, performing at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor. WISCASSET SPEEDWAY BENEFIT CONCERT, 7p.m. A modern country and southern rock tribute concert featuring hits from Zac Brown, Brad Paisley,

Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Toby Keith and more. Gates open at 6p.m. Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. 432-6968.

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POTLUCK SUPPER AND MUSIC JAM,

5:30p.m., 252 Hodson Road, Pownal.

Free and open to the public. Join hosts

Robin, Michael and Malia Morin for food and musical fun. Bring your lawn chair, and instrument, and come play. Potluck begins at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. 25TH ANNUAL ROCKHOUNDERS ROCK

AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

National Guard Armory, Western Ave.,

Augusta. Door prizes, demonstrations, dealers in minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, mineral mines and more. 873-6270. CATHANCE RIVER EXPLORATION, afternoon,

Lower Cathance River. RSVP early, only 20 spaces available. 729-7694. LOVELY LICHENS SUMMER EXPLORATION, 10a.m. to noon, Thorne Head

Preserve, Bath. Learn to identity common lichen. Free and open to the public.

442-8400. MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS,

7:30p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian

Church, 84 Main Street, Topsham. “Evan

Almighty” in the parking lot of the church. Free admission, bring blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn and beverages available. 729-3193.

PERFORMANCES

SUMMER SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES:

LOVE TO BURN, 6p.m., waterfront park,

Bath. Presented by Chocolate Church

Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

Rain site is the Chocolate Church. THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE, performing at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor. THE STEEL WHEELS AT THE THOMAS

POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL,

Brunswick. The Steel Wheels are renowned for their raw energy and chemistry on stage, where they cluster tightly around a single microphone to adorn

Trent Wagler’s unmistakable tenor with bell-clear four part harmonies complimented by Eric Brubaker’s fiddle, Brian

Dickel’s upright bass and Jay Lapp on the mandolin and guitars. STATE STREET TRADITIONAL JAZZ

BAND, 7p.m., Harpswell Grange Hall, Rt.

123. Admission $10. 310-4868. WAILIN’ JENNYS, 7:30p.m., Opera House at Boothbay. Tickets $35 at the door,

$30 in advance at 633-5159.

PUBLIC MEALS

AL POST 171 BREAKFAST, 8-10a.m.,

529 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell.

Eggs, sausage, ham, home fries and more. $8 per person, children under 12

$4. 833-5583.

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CABOT MILL WALKING TOUR, Cabot Mill

Antiques/Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street,

Brunswick. Part of the Pejepscot Historical Society Walking Tours. Pre-registration required. 729-6606. 25TH ANNUAL ROCKHOUNDERS ROCK

AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

National Guard Armory, Western Ave.,

Augusta. Door prizes, demonstrations, dealers in minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, mineral mines and more. 873-6270. ORATORIO CHORALE AUDITIONS, 2:30-

4p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Pleasant

Street, Brunswick. All voice parts welcome. Singers not required to prepare music. To set up an audition, email [email protected]. Auditions will also take place Sept. 7 from 1:30-

3p.m. at St. Paul’s.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

“FISHES AND LOAVES: KEEPING FISH

ALIVE AND WELL IN MAINE,” 5p.m., presentation and panel discussion followed by a Gulf of Maine meal at

Popham Chapel in Phippsburg. 389-

1767, phippsburgucc.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

MID-COAST AUDUBON’S LOBSTERBAKE

FUNDRAISER, 3-7p.m., Hog Island, Bremen. $40 ticket includes boat transportation. Lobster, clams, baked potato, onion, corn, lemonade, coffee and dessert. Dinner served at 5p.m. BYOB.

Reservations required by August 25 by contacting Sue Schubel at 380-1370.

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ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS, 7p.m. and by appointment, St.

Andrew’s Church, Newcastle. To schedule an audition, call director Linda Blanchard at 380-2768. Visit ceciliachoir.org. SISTERS IN CRIME NEW ENGLAND

AUTHORS JANE MORGAN, VICKI DOUDERA AND J.E. SEYMOUR, 7p.m., Wiscasset Public Library. Using what you know to write a mystery. Q&A and book signing to follow. Refreshments. 882-

7161. REPRESENTATIVE DECHANT RECEPTION, 4-5:30p.m., Plant Home, 1 High

Street, Bath. Light refreshments.

DeChant will share policy highlights and answer questions. 442-8486.

PERFORMANCES

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND, 7-9p.m.,

Frontier Theater, Brunswick. $10 cover.

Featuring Lisa Redfern, Matt Newberg,

Amy Kucharik and Ryan Halliburton — intimate and unplugged for an evening of compelling songs and stories.

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FREE FIRST THURSDAY FILM: “ROMAN

HOLIDAY,” 1p.m., Freeport Community

Library. Unrated. 118 minutes.

PERFORMANCES

DUSTY AND JOANNA, 6p.m., Rockland

Public Library Community Room. Live folk music. 594-0310.