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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

PEJEPSCOT TERRACE, 9:30-10a.m., 36

Pejepscot Terrace, Brunswick.

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SHINE — VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 5-

7p.m., Brunswick United Methodist

Church. Dinner provided at 5p.m. Games, crafts, stories, music and drummng. Pre-

K to grade 6 welcome to attend. Register by August 11th at 725-2185. HEALTH INSURANCE 101, A COMMUNITY FORUM, 10a.m., 521 Main Street,

Damariscotta. Mallory Shaughnessy from

Maine Community Options will facilitate a community forum designed to help individuals and families understand how health insurance works, the terms used, and how to maximize one’s health benefits. Free in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County. To register call 563-1363. COASTAL ARTISTS ANNUAL SHOW,

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10a.m. to 5p.m., Bailey Island Library

Hall, Rt.24 Bailey Island. Participants include Jan Roberson, Marilyn Flanagan and Cynthia Pettingill. 725-9738. OPENING RECEPTION FOR ZORACH

WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT, 5-7p.m.,

Georgetown Historical Society. 20-30 works gathered from Zorach’s family and teh cmmunity. KATHERINE HOWE BOOK READING AND

DISCUSSION, 7p.m., Maine Coast Book

Shop. Come listen to Katherine Howe read from and discuss her new novel

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“Conversion.” Can’t attend? Reserve a signed copy at 563-3207.

PERFORMANCES

THE TARTAN TERRORS, 7:30p.m., Opera

House at Boothbay Harbor. The Tartan

Terrors bring their Celtic music, dance, comedy and kilts to the historic Opera

House. Refreshments available. 633-

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6855.

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AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal

Community Center, 521 Main Street,

Damariscotta. A refresher course for experienced and mature drivers designed to help them learn about defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, rules of the road and much more. AARP members: $15, all others: $20. Call 563-

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1363 to register by August 22. MAKE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATE-COVERED

CHIPWICH, 11a.m. to 2p.m.,

Wilbur’s of Maine, 174 Lower Main

Street, Freeport. A chocolate chip cookie sandwich! Come to the factory, assemble your own and then run it down our enrober to drench it in our delicious chocolate! A treat you won’t soon forget!

$3.50 per Chipwich! 865-4071. YARD SALE TO BENEFIT BOY SCOUTS

AND GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2015

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PHILMONT CREW, 8a.m. to 1p.m., 10

Congress Ave., Bath. Food and beverages will also be available for sale. Help support the scouts’ trip to Cimarron, New

Mexico. 607-0265. INVASIVE PLANT WALK, 9-11a.m., Bowdoinham. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Pre-registration required wit Dup Crosson at

666-1118. COW ISLAND CLASSIC ROWING COMPETITION, 10:30-11:30a.m., Water Street end of Brunswick bike path, Brunswick.

Watch single sculls, doubles and fours race on the Androscoggin River. 443-

1728. CURTIS FARM PRESERVE TRAIL WORK,

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9a.m.-noon. Meet at the trailhead on the

Harpswell Neck Road at 9a.m. Come help build new hiking trails on the Curtis

Farm Preserve. Bring sturdy work boots, work gloves, lunch, and hand tools if you have them. BATH FREIGHT SHED FIBER ARTS

SHOW, 9a.m. to 2p.m. Demonstrations of weaving, spinning, rug hooking and more. For more information call 371-

8082.

PERFORMANCES

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SUMMER SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES:

LAUREN CROSBY AND FRIENDS, 6p.m., waterfront park, Bath. Presented by

Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free and open to the public. Rain site is the

Chocolate Church. CHRISTIAN CONCERT FEATURING MARC

MOTZGER, 6p.m., Pejepscot Terrace

Community Room, Brunswick. 504-2337. BLUE HIGHWAY, 7:30p.m., Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Bluegrass music.

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633-6855.

PUBLIC MEALS

PIG ROAST AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT

NORTH POWNAL UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH, dinner 5-6:30p.m., auction to follow at 7p.m. 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Price for dinner is $10 for adults 13 years of age and older, children 5-12 $5, children 4 and under free. No reservations required. For more information call

240-1637. PIG ROAST TO BENEFIT MERRICONEAG

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GRANGE, 4-7p.m., Merriconeag Grange

Hall, Rt. 123, Harpswell. Adults $12, children $8, kids under 5 eat free. LIVE

MUSIC! For more information, call 504-

1373. BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER,

4:30-6p.m., Bath Area Senior Activity

Center, 45 Floral Street, Bath. 3 kinds of beans, American chop suey, hot dogs, clam casserole, macaroni and cheese and various desserts. Adults $8, children

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$4. 443-4937. PUBLIC BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-6p.m.,

Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm Street,

Freeport. Baked beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, pies and beverages. $8 adults, $4 for children under 10, children under 3 free. BAKED BEAN AND MACARONI AND

CHEESE SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., First

Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main

Street, Yarmouth. Baked beans. cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, home made pis, biscuits and beverages.

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Adults: $8, children: $4.

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

“TOUR” OF THE MIDCOAST, 11am,

Maine Coast Book Shop. A talk by author

Pat Higgins.

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MERRYMEETING ART ASSOCIATION

SUMMER ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, noon-2p.m., Library Hall, Bailey

Island. Refreshments will be served.

Come check out works by local artists. PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR, 1p.m., Northwest Brunswick

Village. Walking tour led by Laura Lienrt.

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Admission $5, free for PHS members.

For more information or to register, call

729-6606.

ANNUAL PARKER HEAD ONE-ROOM

SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Cliff Club (former Parker Head

One-Room Schoolhouse). Open to former students, teachers, and interested members of the public. 389-2881. 10TH ANNUAL WESTPORT ISLAND

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SHORE RUN 10K, “Fun Walk” ar

8:30a.m., race beginning at 9a.m. Register at www.westportisland.org by August

22. Awards will be presented to the top male and top female racers, and to age group winners. Raffle prizes and postrace refreshments for all.

MON/25

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FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m.,

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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. Donation $8/$5. All are welcome. FMI: 200-7577, [email protected], or www.folkdancebrunswick.com. 20TH ANNUAL MIDCOAST AUTO SHOW,

Vehicle registration 8-10a.m., show

10a.m. to 1:30p.m., awards given at

1:30p.m. at McMann Athletic Complex,

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181 Congress Ave., Bath. Exibitors

$10(includes driver, 1 passenger and a tshirt), general public $3. Trophies in 26 classes and events. 443-8360. “A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT,” 7p.m.,

Skidompha Library. Part of the “By Popular Demand” film series. Suggested donation of $5. www.skidompha.org.

PERFORMANCES

PEJEPSCOT STATION, 5:30-7p.m., The

Pavilion at Marion T. Morse Park, 18

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School Street, Lisbon. Part of the Lisbon

Concerts in the Park Series. Free and open to the public. Bring a chair, a friend, and have a good time! PUBLIC MEALS DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: MIDCOAST AUDUBON’S LOBSTERBAKE

FUNDRAISER, 3-7p.m. on August 31,

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

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380-1370.

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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

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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.

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WED/27

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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,

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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

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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.”

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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.

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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

FREEPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES, 10-

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

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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

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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.



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