TUE/17

MISCELLANEOUS

HOME MODIFICATIONS WITH LISA GELLATLY, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. Gellatly will discuss how to make adaptations to your home so you can remain at home longer as you age.

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. 542-7229.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, New Meadows Child Care, 150 Congress Ave., Bath.

JOHN BUNKER, FEDCO, PUBLIC LECTURE, 6:45p.m. refreshments, talk at 7:15p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. 138th Annual Meeting of the Village Improvement Association. Open to the public.

CATHANCE RIVER EDUCATION ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING, 4- 6p.m., Highland Green Community Center, Topsham. 331-3202.

PERFORMANCES

COASTAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT, 7p.m., Midcoast Presbyterian Church, Topsham. Free. Reception to follow.

WED/18

MISCELLANEOUS

“THE ZANEY, MAJESTIC BARD,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. A one-hour performance lecture created and performed by David Greenham. History and a guide on how to read Shakespeare.

FIELD TRIP WITH MERRYMEETING AUDUBON, 6:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., Green Point Farm, Dresden. Meet at the Bath CVS to carpool. 729-0220.

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. “Healthy Lifestyles for your Pets” with Aubrey Martin of The Animal House. Entree: Roast Pork Loin. $5-6 per person.

MAINE’S RIDE OF SILENCE, 7p.m., free silent bike ride no faster than 10- 12mph, honoring cyclists lost or injured due to motorists. Ride starts at Gazebo on Park Row in Brunswick. Must have a helmet. Lights and black arm band recommended.

SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP: GETTING LINKEDIN, 11a.m. to 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Bring your laptop or tablet for a hands-on workshop targeted toward business professionals looking to utilize LinkedIn. 725-1727.

TOPSHAM TOWN MEETING, 7p.m., Mt. Ararat High School Commons. 725- 1727.

PERFORMANCES

REVEREND BILLY, 7p.m., Gulf of Maine Bookstore. Reverend Billy will perform from his new book and album, “The Earth Wants YOU.”

THU/19

FREEPORT COMMUNITY LIBRARY FREE THURSDAY FILMS: “HE NAMED ME MALALA,” 1p.m. at the library. A film about Pakistani femal activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.

T.O.P.S. MEETING (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), weigh-in 6- 6:40p.m., followed by meeting. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., Brunswick. For more information, call 729-6400.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN HANCOCK, 5:30-7p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore. The author of “Not for Sale” will speak.

MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30p.m. Topsham Public Library. All are welcome. This month’s book is “The Orchid Theif.” 725-1727.

FREEPORT ARTISTS OF THE PAST RECEPTION, 5-7p.m., Harrington House, Freeport. Free and open to the public.

BHS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick High School. Drawings, paintings, prints, collages, photographs, digital art and more. 319- 1910.

MONEY-SMART FAMILY MEAL, 6p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Talk about strategies for eating fresh and healthy on a budget, and take home a container garden. Free and open to the public. Dinner provided.

PERFORMANCES

NOVEL JAZZ AT SKIDOMPHA LIBRARY, 7-9:30p.m., Skidompha Library, Damariscotta.

FRI/20

MISCELLANEOUS

BALKAN AND BEYOND, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Night of world music and dance with accordionist Tom Pixton. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

LUNCHTIME IPAD ‘MINI-LESSONS’ FOR READERS – SESSION 3, noon to 1p.m., Patten Free Library second floor Community Room. Free and open to anyone with at least an iPad 2 or iPhone 5 with the latest operating system installed. A full review of the Kindle app. Third session of 4.

FIELD TRIP WITH MERRYMEETING AUDUBON 6:30a.m., Viles Arboretum. Meet at the Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m. to carpool, or at the Arboretum at 7:30a.m. 841-1951.

JAPANESE DYEING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS, 3:30p.m., Patten Free Library, Library Park Gazebo. Refreshments will be served.

L.L. BEAN LECTURE WITH MARK HAYES OF HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK, 7-8p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Freeport. 755-2326.

MAINE FAMILY BOOKNIC: GARDENING AND PICNIC, 10a.m. to 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Books and activities set up picnic style on the floor to promote active learning for infants, toddlers and young preschoolers. 725- 1727.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKER TALK, 1p.m., Freeport Community Library. Freeport Women’s Club monthly meeting. With guest speaker Bob Rose, who hiked the Appalachian Trail.

PERFORMANCES

WINDY RIDGE BAND WITH JIM CHARD AT THE SIDE DOOR COFFEE HOUSE, open mic begins at 7p.m., Windy Ridge and Chard perform at 8:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. 442-8195.

SAT/21

MISCELLANEOUS

MORRIS FARM PLANT SALE, 9a.m. to noon, Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. All proceeds benefit Morris Farm educational programs.

SHRED-IT TRUCK AND BAKE SALE, 9a.m. to noon, Orr’s Island Library. Residents may bring items to be shredded, free of charge. Purchase a goodie at the bake sale, too.

PLANT SALE AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 9a.m. to 1p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Rain or shine. Perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. 865- 4469.

PLANTS FOR PEACE SALE, 9-10a.m., rain or shine, 3 Greenleaf St, Brunswick. 729-1555. All proceeds benefit Maine Peace Fund and Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Project.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE TO BENEFIT HARPSWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL PTO, 9a.m. to 4p.m., Harpswell Community School gym.

MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: MORSE MOUNTAIN SEAWALL BEACH, PHIPPSBURG, meet at the Brunswick Hannaford at 7a.m., or at Morse Mountain at 7:30a.m. 725- 0282.

CONTRADANCE, 7:30p.m. beginners’ workshop, 8p.m. contradance. $10 per person, $7 for students and seniors. Bowdoinham Town Hall, Bowdoinham.

CHAINSAW USEAGE, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE, 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Bath. $45 per person. Registration required by May 18. 442-8400.

CASUAL CRAFTS FOR TEENS, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Topsham Public Library. A different craft project every month. Ages 11-18. 725-1727.

WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY AT NEQUASSET PARK, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Woolwich. A family friendly event.

CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR, 8a.m. to 2p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham, 773 Royalsborough Road. Crafts, baked goods, a silent auction and more. 926-4025.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANT SALE, 8:30-9:20a.m. for Freeport Historical Society members, 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. for the general public. 45 Main Street, Harrington House, Freeport.

PERFORMANCES

CUL DE SAX SAXOPHONE QUARTET BENEFIT CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Brunswick UU Church. $10. Proceeds benefit the church and local non-profits.

PUBLIC MEALS

CHURCH SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath United Methodist Church. Pulled pork, 2 kinds of beans, cole slaw and corn bread. Homemade cake for dessert. $8 per person, $4 for kids under 12. 443-4707.

BEAN AND HAM SUPPER, 4:30- 6:30p.m., The Islands Community Church, Bailey Island. Baked beans, ham, lasagna and dessert. $10 per person.

SUN/22

MISCELLANEOUS

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, 9a.m., Midcoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick.

PLANTS FOR PEACE SALE, 9-10a.m., rain or shine, 3 Greenleaf St, Brunswick. 729-1555. All proceeds benefit Maine Peace Fund and Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Project.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE TO BENEFIT HARPSWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL PTO, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Harpswell Community School gym.

MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: EVERGREEN CEMETERY AND CAPISIC POND, 6:15a.m. to noon. Meet a the Brunswick Hannaford to carpool at 6:15a.m., or meet at Evergreen. 841-1951.

MERRYMEETING DAY: DISCOVER THE BAY! 11a.m. to 3p.m., Maine Maritime Museum. Free admission, $6 cruises. Kick-off the summer season and rechristen the museum’s new cruise boat, Merrymeeting. 30 minute cruises all day. 443-1316.

LEARN HOW TO PAINT YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE DEMO, 1:30p.m., at the Fort Andross Event Center next to Cabot Mill Antiques. With Diane Vella, using Chalk Paint and Products.

PERFORMANCES

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET CONCERT, 3p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Featuring works by Mozart, Respighi and Beethovan. $20. daponte.org.

MON/23

MISCELLANEOUS

IMPROVED MEDICARE FOR ALL MAINE, 7p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. New members welcome.

SUDDENLY IN COMMAND BOATING CLASS, 6-8p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. Course covers essential boating information about what to do in an emergency that places you in command of a boat. Members: $45, nonmembers: $50. 443-1316.

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