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Wed/9
Miscellaneous
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 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.
- Volunteer fair, 4-6 p.m., Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick; 18 nonprofits in attendance; free, refreshments and door prize; co-sponsored by United Way of Mid Coast Maine; [email protected].
- 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].
- Sagadahoc Beekeeper Association, 7 p.m., Topsham Grange Hall, 4 Pleasant St.; topic: medical applications of bee stings (apitherapy); free; 729-8568.
Performances
- ‘Inner Strength’ CD release party, production of The Multicultural Program at the Center for Grieving Children, 6 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; donations at door; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
Talks-Workshops
- PFL Book Group: discussing Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken,” facilitated by David Miller, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; next month, June 13: Jennifer Egan’s “A Visit from the Goon Squad”; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — ADHD 101, presented by G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital, 96 Campus Ave., Lewiston; 1-800-264-9224.
Thu/10
Blood drive
- Gardiner Area High School, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Gardiner; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
- Pine Tree Academy, 1-6 p.m., 67 Pownal Road, Freeport; 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].
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Shredding on Site, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bath Savings Bank, 8 Church St., Damariscotta; safely dispose of old records and bills; free, but donations accepted for Chapman House; 882-7060.
- 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.
- 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.
- Art at Kelt, 6:30-8 p.m., 92 Front St., Bath; public reception highlighting Peter Alexander’s watercolors; live music and refreshments;442-8400 or email [email protected].
- My Ongoing Problems with Kindness, 7:30 p.m., Frontier Cafe Theater, 14 Main Street, Brunswick; one woman show by Zoe Weil; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 725-5222.
Performances
- Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, 7 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham; donations accepted; 780-5555 or www.usm.maine.edu/music.
- On Golden Pond, 7:30 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
- Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; [email protected].
Talks-Workshops
- Young green thumbs series: Start Seeds A’Growin, 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].
- Learning boatbuilding in Japan, by Douglas Brooks, 6:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Washington St., Bath; $7, $5 members; 443-1316 or www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.
- Early american furniture in the Bowdoin College collection, illustrated talk by Laura Fecych Sprague, 7 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath; free; 443-2174 or www.SagadahocPreservation.org.
Fri/11
Blood drive
- Harold Alfond Cancer Center, noon-5 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- 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.
- Travelogue film: “Majestic Montana,” narrated by Steve Gonser, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memoiral, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene; free; 946-5311 or www.Sawyer-Foundation.com.
- 134th annual meeting of Village Improvement association, 3:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; program: “Preventive Care for Trees,” arborist Tim Vail; light refreshments; 729-8017 or 729-6666.
- 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.
- All-Species Parade, 4 p.m., Brunswick mall, Maine St.; sponsored by Arts Are Elementary and Spindleworks; 725-1232 or www.AllSpeciesParade.org; www.ArtsAreElementary.org.
- Second Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Brunswick; more than 55 artists and 11 galleries; sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance; brochure and map, www.5raa.org or 798-6964.
- Artists reception for “Return to Sender,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Watnot Gallery, Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St., Brunswick; 725-8820.
- Opening reception for “Exploring Bogs,” ink and prismacolor drawings by Barbara Dean, 6-9 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
Performances
- Classical Spanish guitar concert, by Brian Cullen, 7:15 p.m., Marji Greenhut Sculpture Studio, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick; free; music from Back to Brazilian to Beatles; 725-8253.
- Mike Miclon, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.; advance: $12, $5 under 18, at door: $15; 633-5159 or www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com; www.mikemiclon.com.
- See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
- On Golden Pond, 7:30 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
- Portland Chamber Music fetival, 8 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St.; 10:30 a.m. for free open rehearsal educational session; $25; 888-702-7730 or www.FreeportPerfomrmingArts.com.
- Saturday looks good to me with Wild Moccasins, 9:30 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland; $8; ages 21+; www.PortlandEmpire.com.
Public Meals
- Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.
Talks-Workshops
- West African drumming and dancing workshop with Sayon Camara, 6-8 p.m., Winnegance Ledge Studio, 51 High St., Bath; $35; preregister 319-7433.
Sat/12
Blood drive
- Auburn Mall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Auburn; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: International Migratory Bird Day at Viles Arboretum in Augusta; meets at Brunswick Hannaford at 7 a.m. to carpool or at arboretum at 8 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; various programs for children and adults; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Doug Suitor 841-1951.
- Brunswick project Clean Sweep, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Brunswick; volunteers needed to help spruce up downtown; sign up at BDA table in front of Senter Place; 729-4439.
- Mega yard sale to benefit Class of 2015, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Lisbon High School; clothing, toys, bedding, books, housewares, electronics, furniture, tools, collectibles.
- Food addicts in Recovery Anonymous informational meeting, 9 a.m., Mid Coast Hospital Medical Office Building, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick; 12-step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, opvereating, under eating and bulimia; no dues, fees or wigh-ins; 775-2132 or www.FoodAddicts.org.
- Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bowdoin Fire Department, Cornish Drive; also raffle; 666-5752 or 666-5974.
- Pipsqueaks and parents fun and fitness fundraiser, 10-11 a.m., West Bath School; benefits Odyssey of the Mind team’s trip to OM World Finals; Heidi Barber 837-8757.
- May celebration and Medieval Faire, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport; family day of festive activities; Maypole dancing, food, Medival garb encouraged; free; 865-3900 or www.Merriconeag.org.
- Brunswick’s hidden gems walking tour of Fort Andross and 250th Anniversary Park, with archaeologist and historian Fred Koerber, 10 a.m., 14 Maine St.; sponsored by Village Review Board; 725-6660.
- Plant sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Pleasant and Middle streets, Brunswick; sponsored by Women’s Alliance of the Unitarian Universalist Church; annuals, perennials, house plants; 833-5125.
- Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Annual mail carriers food drive serving Bath area; leave nonperishable donations at mail box; suggested pasta, peanut butter, tuna, soup, cerela, canned fruits and vegetables; cannot take glass jars or fresh foods; 837-8387 or 443-9778.
- Medicare benefits healthycare options information session, 10 a.m., Tim Horton’s, 5 Horton Place, Topsham; 949-375-0856 or www.Medicare.gov.
- Hyde School open house, 1-3 p.m., High St., Bath; reservation 443-7103 or www.Hyde.edu.
- Brunswick Barter Market, 3-5 p.m., Shift Sustainable Home Goods, 56 Maine St.; bring items to trade (food, handmade items, services, etc); sponsored by Merrymeeting Permaculture and Transition; 239-9679.
Performances
- On Golden Pond, 2 and 8 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
- worship concert to benefit World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine, 7 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; local worship groups, creative movement, refreshments; $4, $2 seniors and students, $12 family; hosted by Maine St. Baptist Church Youth Group, 725-7303.
- New England ringers: Carillons and Cherry Blossoms, 7:30 p.m., First Parish Church, UCC, Maine St., Brunswick; $10 donation; 729-7331, www.firstparishmusic.com or www.newenglandringers.org.
- See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
- Midcoast Symphony orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; $17, free ages 18 and younger; 846-5378 or www.MidcoastSymphony.org.
Public Meals
- 2nd annual Spring Tea, noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topham; assorted finger sandwiches, white cheddar scones, grapefruit curd and herbal butter, variety of desserts and featured teas; for men, women and children; $12.50 and $6.50 under 12, in advance; $15/$7 at door; 729-3193.
- Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136, Durham; also chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies; $7.50, $3 ages 5-12, under 5 free; 240-1637.
- Bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Woolwich Grange Hall; $7, $3 under 12; 443-6505.
- Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; $7, $4 ages 5-12, 5 and under free, $20 family max; 737-4735.
- Public Supper, 5 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport; three kinds of beans, chop suey, coleslaw. macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, desserts; $8, $4 children; 865-6022.
- Bean and Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick; $8, $4 ages 6-12, free 5 and under; reservations 725-2185.
- Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Masonic Lodge; also chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies; $7.50, $4 ages 5-12, free under 5.
Talks-Workshops
- Artists Talk, featuring winner of 2012 Joy of the Lens juried photography exhibit, 11 a.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham; free; 725-1727 or [email protected].
- Topsham Shared-Use path presentation, 1:30 p.m., The Highland Green Community Center, 7 evergreen Drive, Tospham; guided hike to follow; 729-9880.
- West African drumming and dancing workshop with Sayon Camara, noon-4 p.m., Winnegance Ledge Studio, 51 High St., Bath; potluck supper; $70; preregister 319-7433.
Sun/13
Miscellaneous
- Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1754 Chapman-Hall House, Damariscotta; assorted perennials, vegetable seedlings, houseplants, shrubs, trees, garden-related items and books; www.LincolnCountyHistory.org.
Performances
- On Golden Pond, 2 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
- A Star Called Love: The Freedom Stories of Lala, 2 p.m., Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St., Lewiston; one woman, 3 shows, 30 characters; post-performance Mother’s Day reception; $10; 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.
- Midcoast Symphony orchestra, 2:30 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; $17, free ages 18 and younger; 846-5378 or www.MidcoastSymphony.org.
- See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 3 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
- Saint Mary Schola spring concert: “Music For A While,” 4 p.m., St. Mary the Virgin Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth; $20; stmaryschola.org.
Public Meals
- Al-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, 7:30-10 a.m., Brunswick Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive; $6, $3 ages 8 and younger, free under 3; 729-6552.
- Victorian mother’s Day tea, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Cabot Mill Antiques, 14 Maine St., Bruswick (inside Fort Andross); dress up optional, but encouraged; decadent teas, coffee, tea cakes, pastries; four women and men; 725-2855 or www.Cabotiques.com.
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
- Game Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; 729-0475.
- CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Westrum House, 22 Union St., Topsham; 729-6782.
- 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.
- 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.
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].
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