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Mon/14
Blood drive
- Bath City Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Front St.; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- Knights of Columbus, 1-6 p.m., Lewiston; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
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- Opening reception for “In The Spirit of Carlo Pittore” (1943-2005), 5-7 p.m., Aucocisco Galleries, 89 Exchange St., Portland; 775-2222 or www.Aucocisco.com.
- Craft Meetup, for knitters, beaders, weavers, quilters, rug hookers, etc.; bring project to work on or share, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-5242 x510.
Performances
- WMPG 10th annual Bluegrass spectacular, 6:30 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $12; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
- Coastal Youth Orchestra spring concert, 7 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; free, but donations accepted; reception to follow; Nancy Roderick 729-5156 or [email protected].
Talks-Workshops
- Tech Meetup: Facebook, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; may bring a lunch; 725-5242 x232.
- Difficult Situations, De-escalation and Building Resiliency in Youth and Children, presented by G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 6:30-8 p.m., Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Drive; 1-800-264-9224.
Tue/15
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: Bradley Pond Warbler Series in Topsham, meets at Brunswick Hannaford at 7 a.m. to carpool or at pond, 7:30 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Ted Allen 729-8661.
- Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
- Weaving demonstration: “Threading a floor loom,” repeated 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham; free; 721-0678 or www.MaineFiberarts.org.
- Tuesdays with Jessica, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories and crafts for young ones, with Jessica Mahnke; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Free Game Day, noon-3 p.m., Richmond Senior Citizen’s Group, 164 Pleasant St.; starts with lunch, followed by variety of games; transportation or more info, Barbara Barter 737-2190.
- Knitting Circle ‘Crafternoons,’ 3:30-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; age 7 to adult; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Lego League, for ages 7 and older, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 6 and older; bring own Legos and snack; led by Matt Boyle; 443-5141 x17.
- Open community square dance, 6 p.m., Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick; instruction and refreshments; $2 community dance, $4 whole night; 6-7 p.m. community/students level; 7-8:30 p.m. students/mainstream level; 8:30-9 p.m. plus level; Polly Harris 373-1778.
- NowZad Dogs, 6:30 p.m., Topsham Public Library; nonprofit organization that rescues stray animals from around the world; free; 725-1727 or [email protected].
- 3rd Annual Summer Film Festival: “It’s Complicated” (comedy, 2009), 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 443-5141 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Performances
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- 3 Poets: The Poet As Art, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Callahan Hall; featuring Megan Grumbling, Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Chris Seid; free; 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.
Public Meals
- Neighborhood cafe, free meal, 5:30-7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath; also open mic to share music, thoughts, poetry and stories; free; [email protected].
Talks-Workshops
- Ounce of Prevention, 11 a.m.-noon; Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick; the importance of adult vaccination in maintaining good health; 729-8033.
- A Journey Back to Basics, 7 p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Rd., Georgetown; “The Rebirth of Oliver Farm”; 371-9200 or [email protected].
Wed/16
Blood drive
- Maine Revenue Services, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- Maine Medical Center Brighton Campus, noon-5 p.m., Portland; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- American Legion, noon-5 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon FIELD TRIP: Florida Lake, 6:30 a.m. at Brunswick Hannaford or 7 a.m. at Florida Lake, Route 125, Freeport; free; 729-8661.
- Story Time for preschool children, 10:30 a.m., Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High St.,; includes storytelling and crafts; 882-7161.
- CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, 84A Union St., Brunswick; 729-6782.
- Book Babies, for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 20 minutes of rhyming stories, finger plays and song; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Current Events Forum, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; sponsored by Midcoast Senior College; moderator to facilitate topics ranging from local, national and international; free.
- Eager Beaver Knitters, 6-8:30 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, 37 Cotton Road, Lisbon; bring own materials; Verla Brooks 353-9075 or [email protected].
- AAUW Scholarship Award Ceremony, 7 p.m., Multipurpose Room at Thornton Oaks, Brunswick; meeting and dessert buffet; free.
- Ride of Silence, 7 p.m., Park Row, Brunswick; bring helmet, lights and black arm band (recommended); 833-0939 or www.rideofsilence.org.
Public Meals
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- Common Table, conversation and free meal, 5-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; Jodi 737-4615.
Talks-Workshops
- How-To-Garden Using Containers, 11 a.m., Harpswell Inn, Lookout Point Rd., Harpswell; business meeting and luncheon; Jane Gott 721-0659.
- Author’s Chat: Mt. Everest climber Ed Webster, 2 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; author of “Snow in the Kingdom: My Storm Years on Everest”; register, 729-0757.
Thu/17
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
- Guided bird walk, 7 a.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth; meet at environmetal center; $8, $5 members; bring binoculars and field guides; 781-2330 or [email protected].
- Merrymeeting Audubon Field Trip: Crystal Spring Farm, 7:30 a.m., Crystal Spring Farm, Pleasant Hill Rd., Brunswick; free; 729-8661.
- Laughing club for everyone, 10:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $2; 729-0475.
- Time for Twos, 10:30-11 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; short stories, songs and puppets; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; 729-6782.
- Home School Time, 1-2 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Line dancing, beginners 6 p.m., intermediate/advanced 7:15 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; $20 per month; register 729-0757; questions Janice LcLaughlin 729-6945.
Performances
- Jeffrey Foucault, 7 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland; $15 adv./$18 at the door; 239-1855.
- Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; [email protected].
Talks-Workshops
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — ADHD 101, presented by G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 9-11 a.m., Mid Coast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath; 1-800-264-9224.
- Facebook — Part 2, 10:30 a.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; space limited, register 729-0757.
- Mereda Spring Conference, 1-5 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 363 Maine Mall Rd., South Portland; featuring planning experts on large scale urban issues; register www.mereda.org.
- Young green thumbs series: Stupendous Soil Science, by Becky Kolak, 4-5 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; ages 4 and older and parents; free; register 725-1727 or [email protected].
- French Workshop, 6 p.m., Franco Center Heritage Hall, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; 4 Thursday sessions; total cost is $60; register 783-1585 or [email protected].
- Civil War Round Table Lecture, 7 p.m., Morrell Room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; “Henry Luna: The Life of a Maine Soldier During the War Between the States”; 729-9520.
Fri/18
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories, songs, puppets and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Chess club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 7-11; led by Nathaniel Rines; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Signs of Spring II, 5-8p.m., 99 Commercial St., Bath; part of Third Friday Artwalks series in Bath; 443-3388 x103.
- Preview party for Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Grand and Glorious Yard Sale, 6-8:30 p.m., former Brunswick Bookland, Cook’s Corner; $15 advance, $20 at door; 373-6015.
- Swing Dance, music by Maine’s Swinging’ DJs, 7-11 p.m., Wescustogo Hall, 475 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth; beginners lessons 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m.; $8; 653-5012 or [email protected].
Performances
- Castlebay, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall, 280 Water St., Gardiner; $16, $13 members, bring nonmember freem $6 students to age 22; www.JohnsonHall.org or 582-7144.
- Franco-Celtic Connections, 8 p.m., Bates’ Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St., Lewiston; $10, $5 for children/students; 782-0386 or www.mainefolqueco-op.com.
Public Meals
- Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.
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