FRI/15

MISCELLANEOUS

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE: DAY OUT

WITH THOMAS TOUR, 8:30a.m. to

5p.m., 25-minute rides all day. First ride at 9:15a.m., last ride at 3:40p.m. at

Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. For the first time ever, Thomas will SPEAK directly to his fans! Additionally, there will be a meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, a bounce house, hay rides, storytelling, live music, and more! Tickets are $19 for regular seating and $24 for First

Class. 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. Donation $8/$5. All are welcome. FMI: 200-7577, [email protected], or www.folkdancebrunswick.com. PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: PHIPPSBURG LAND TRUST ANNUAL MEETING

AND 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. AUGUST 15th is the pre-registration deadline for this event. The event takes place August 21 at 6p.m. at the

Sebasco Harbor Resort. The Annual

Meeting is free and open to the public.

Following the Annual Meeting, a buffet supper will be served for $25 per person. Pre-register at 398-2003. MARKINGS GALLERY RECEPTION DURING THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8p.m.,

Markings Gallery, Bath. New works by a multitude of Maine folks. Don’t miss it! POPHAM DAY, 10a.m. to dusk, 971

Popham Road, Phippsburg. Pirate ship arrives at 10a.m., village invasion at

1p.m. Treasure hunts, prizes, sword fights, peace treaty, pirate lecture. Hot dogs & hamburgers 12 Noon-2 PM & 5

PM-7 PM plus fish & chips in the evening. Afternoon music recitals and local artists’ work for sale. History display, coloring contest and book sale in the Library. George Popham Parade at

7:30 PM, then flares and beach bonfire. Come in costume — win a prize. FMI,

389-2620. OPENING RECEPTION FOR KEOUGHAN

AND VAUGHAN, 5-8p.m., Center Street

Arts Gallery. Admission is free, refreshments will be served. Part of Bath’s

Third Friday Art Walk. “DRONES” FILM SCREENING, 7p.m.,

Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free to the public to raise awareness about the U.S. governments deployment of combat drones. www.dronesthefilm.com. GUEST AUTHOR HELEN PEPPE, 7p.m.,

Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta.

Maine author Helen Peppe will be on hand to sign copies of her books. “Pigs

Can’t Swim,” her new memoir, will be on hand to purchase. Call to reserve a signed copy if you can’t attend. 563-

3207. FINE ARTS RECEPTION — ARTIST’S

CHOICE, 5-8p.m., Centre St. Arts

Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. Featuring guest artists Joy Vaughan, Katharina

Keoughan and gallery members. 442-

0300. centrestartgallery.blogspot.com.

PERFORMANCES

CAJUN FIDDLER DAVID GREELY,

7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational

Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg.

$10, $6 for students. Traditional and contemporary Cajun and Creole music.

389-1770. “10 WAYS TO AVOID THE ZOMBIE

APOCALYPSE,” 7:30p.m., 14 School

Street, Brunswick. A Young People’s Theater Camp Production presented by The

Theater Project. Tickets are pay-what-youwant with a suggested donation of $6.

729-8584.

SAT/16

MISCELLANEOUS

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE: DAY OUT

WITH THOMAS TOUR, 8:30a.m. to

5p.m., 25-minute rides all day. First ride at 9:15a.m., last ride at 3:40p.m. at

Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. For the first time ever, Thomas will speak directly to his fans! Tickets are $19 for regular seating and $24 for First Class. MERRICONEAG MARKETPLACE, 9a.m. to 1p.m., Merriconeag Grange, 529

Harpswell Road, Harpswell.Should you wish to be a vendor, rent a table for just

$15. For more information, contact

Nancy at 833-3153. OPEN HOUSE, COOKOUT AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR BATH AREA SENIOR

CITIZENS ACTIVITY CENTER, 11a.m. to

3p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. All area residents 55 and over are invited. Any new member who joins during this drive & pays their 2014 dues will receive 2015 dues for free. For more information, please call 443-4937. GIRL2GIRL FUNDRAISING EVENT,

6:30p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran

Church, 330 Maine Street, Brunswick.

Acts include an African drumming group, poets, harpists, and a gospel group among others. Refreshments will be served following the program. There is no charge to attend, but your donations are most welcome. Girl2Girl seeks to provide feminine hygiene products to local school nurses and food banks so that girls in need will have access to these vital products that are not covered by food stamps. FMI, 725-6561. 36TH ANNUAL HIGHLAND GAMES, Topsham Fairgrounds, rain or shine. The largest one-day Scottish gathering in the

U.S. Northeast. PHIPPSBURG UNITY CIRCLE FAIR,

9a.m. to 2p.m., Sportsmen’s Club,

Route 209. The fair features crafts, a yard sale, attic treasures, raffle baskets, a bake sale, snack bar with crabmeat rolls and pulled pork rolls, lemonade and home made pies. Proceeds from this annual fair benefit local churches and non-profit organizations. AUTHOR P.D. (PAUL) CALLAHAN, 11a.m. to 1p.m., Maine Coast Book Shop,

Damariscotta. The author will read from his new book “Door in the Water” and will sign copies. 563-3207. CURTIS FARM PRESERVE TRAIL WORK,

9a.m. to 12p.m., Harpswell Neck Road.

Bring sturdy boots, work gloves, work clothes, a lunch or snack and hand tools of you have them. We’ll be removing brunch, building a switchback, installing bridges, and more. 578-0306. 8TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK OUTDOOR

ART FESTIVAL, 9a.m. to 5p.m, downtown Brunswick. Featuring more than

100 juried artists and artisans. Festival includes musical entertainment on two stages throughout the day, a variety of children’s activities, and five gourmet food vendors. For more information, visit www.brunswickdowntown.org or call 729-

4439. RIVER ARTS CELEBRATES “MAINE

DAY,” 10a.m. to 4p.m. at River Arts in

Damariscotta. River Arts will give away a free lobster with the purchase of any work of art from their gallery. 563-1507.

PERFORMANCES

SUMMER SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES:

MARRIED WITH CHITLINS, 6p.m., waterfront park, Bath. Presented by

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

Chocolate Church. SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS,

7:30p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay

Harbor. From their humble beginnings in

West African refugee camps, Sierra

Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands. Advance purchase tickets $20, tickets day of (if available) are $25. www.boothbayoperahouse.com “10 WAYS TO AVOID THE ZOMBIE

APOCALYPSE,” 7:30p.m., 14 School

Street, Brunswick. A Young People’s Theater Camp Production presented by The

Theater Project. Tickets are pay-what-youwant with a suggested donation of $6.

729-8584.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER,

5-6p.m., First Parish Congregational

Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal.

Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 free. To reserve your spot, call

688-4433. FRIED CHICKEN CHURCH SUPPER,

4:30-6p.m., Bath United Methodist

Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath. Fried chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, watermelon slices and biscuits. $8 per person, $4 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit Dike-Newell School Backpack Program. No reservations required.

443-4707. SHORE DINNER FUNDRAISER, 4:30-

7:30p.m., rain or shine, under the tent.

A $25 donation buys you lobster, mussles, corn, potato, drink and dessert.

Add an extra lobster for just $5 more.

Alternative meal for $7 includes a hot dog, hamburger or veggie burger, corn, potato or chips, plus homemade dessert and a drink. Add an extra hot dog for $1 or hamburger for $2. Served by lobstermen and students of the shores of Middle Bay. www.harpswellcoastalacademy.org. POT ROAST SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Raymond Village Community Church. Pot roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, beverages and a brownie sundae for dessert. $9 for adults, $5 for children under 12. LOBSTER STEW SUPPER, 4:30-

6:30p.m., Bailey Island Union Church.

Eat in and take out options available.

Adults $12, kids $6.

SUN/17

MISCELLANEOUS

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE: DAY OUT

WITH THOMAS TOUR, 8:30a.m. to

5p.m., 25-minute rides all day. First ride at 9:15a.m., last ride at 3:40p.m. at

Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Tickets are $19 for regular seating and $24 for First Class. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7:30p.m., Bath. An evening lantern-lit tour exploring Bath, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only.

380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com. PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WALKING TOUR, 1p.m. Literary

Brunswick with Jennifer Blanchard.

Admission $5, free for PHS members.

For more information and to register, call

729-6606. COASTAL ARTISTS ANNUAL SHOW,

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

Hall, Rt.24 Bailey Island. Participants include Jan Roberson, Marilyn Flanagan and Cynthia Pettingill. 725-9738. HARPSWELL FAMILY OUTING CLUB:

SWIMMING, 1p.m., Stover’s Point Preserve. Free. Bring bathing suits, sun protection and drinking water. 837-9613.

PERFORMANCES

MAINE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION

SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, 5:30-7p.m.,

The Pavilion at Marion T. Morse Park, 18

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! “10 WAYS TO AVOID THE ZOMBIE

APOCALYPSE,” 2p.m., 14 School

Street, Brunswick. A Young People’s Theater Camp Production presented by The

Theater Project. Tickets are pay-what-youwant with a suggested donation of $6.

729-8584.

PUBLIC MEALS

PUBLIC BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30-

9:30a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall,

807 Middle Street, Bath. Featuring eggs to order, bacon, sausage, ham, waffles, pancakes, french toast, home fries, juice, biscuits, gravy, muffins, coffee, tea and more. Adults $7, children under

12 $3, children under 3 free.