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BLOOD DRIVES

AMERICAN RED CROSS MIDCOAST CHAPTER BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6p.m., 16 Community Way, Topsham.

THORNTON OAKS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CENTER BLOOD DRIVE, 1- 6p.m., 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, during regular library hours, Patten Free Library, Bath. Books looking for new families. No set prices, asking for donations.

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB YARD SALE DONATION DROP-OFF NIGHT, 6-8p.m., 894 Washington St., Bath. Donate items to be sold in benefit of the Cosmopolitan Club’s mission to help women in the community. 443-3231.

MEET THE ARTISTS EVENT, 4- 5:30p.m., Damariscotta River Grill. Meet artists Lisa Mossel Vietze and Mary Anne Carey, who each have work on display. Appetizers will be served. damariscottarivergrill.com.

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY AT THE COMMUNITY SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC, 10:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., 321 Lewiston Road, Topsham. Volunteers needed to rake, plant, repair and do general maintenance on the clinic property. Food will be provided, and door prizes will be raffled off. 721-8395.

“KING LEAR — HOW IT WORKS, WHY IT MATTERS,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. With Dr. Steven Urkowitz, Shakespearean scholar.

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. “Back Burner Cooking: Recipes and Reflections for Caring in the Home,” with author Hannah Duncan Tays. Entree: Beef Stew. $5-6 per person.

BATH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING, 6p.m., Alumni Room, Morse High School. 358-0031.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, during regular library hours, Patten Free Library, Bath. Books looking for new families. No set prices, asking for donations.

AUTHOR PRESENTS “TWO TENTS” BOOK, 5:30-7p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore, 74 Front St., Bath. “Two Tents: Twenty-One Years of Discovery on the Appalachian Trail” with author Jim Haskell. 389-4084.

“ADVENTURES OF A DIPLOMAT” WITH PAMELA WHITE, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. White will share stories and triumphs in the diplomatic corps.

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.

KINSEY SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE ADDRESS, 7:30-8:30p.m., Bowdoin College, Moulton Union, Main Lounge. Annette Timm presents “Kinsey’s German Connection and the Origin of Thinking about Transsexuality in the U.S.”

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR JIM HASKEL AND HIKER LESLIE TRUNDY, 5:30-7p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore. 389-4084.

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB, MAINE CHAPTER MEETING, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Copenhagen to Berlin: A Solo Sustainability Cycling Tour. To join in with the potluck, bring a food item to share and bring your own utensils, plate and cup.

GARDEN CLUB OF WISCASSET MEETING, 12:30p.m., Wiscasset Congregational Church. This month’s program is “Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life” with Marta McDowell. Tea and refreshments to follow.

A CLIMATE OF CHANGE: 4 SHORT FILMS, 7p.m., Smith Auditorium, Bowdoin College. Free screening. Networking event begins at 6:30p.m., films start at 7p.m.

PERFORMANCES

BOWDOIN CHORUS PERFORMANCE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Bowdoin Chrous and Mozart Mentors

Orchestra present Haydn’s “The Creation.” Open to the public.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m., Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public. 725-3375.

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MISCELLANEOUS

CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, during regular library hours, Patten Free Library, Bath. Books looking for new families. No set prices, asking for donations.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30- 9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

KINSEY SYMPOSIUM: PANELS, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Bowdoin College, Moulton Union, Lancaster Lounge. Three panels discuss Kinsey and sexuality.

FALMOUTH KITCHEN TOUR, 10a.m. to 3p.m., tour 7 of Falmouth’s finest kitchens on Mother’s Day Weekend. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. mainekitchentours.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit STRIVE.

LUNCHTIME IPAD ‘MINI-LESSONS’ FOR READERS – SESSION 1, 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 how to access, browse and download periodicals from Patten Free’s collection on Zinio. Participants should arrive with the Zinio app installed, and an active library card. First session of 4.

LAUGHING TOGETHER YOGA FUNDRAISER, 5:30-6:30p.m., Jai Yoga, Brunswick. All ages welcome. All donations go to Beau Buddy Rescue. 443-3721.

PERFORMANCES

BOWDOIN CHORUS PERFORMANCE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Bowdoin Chrous and Mozart Mentors Orchestra present Haydn’s “The Creation.” Open to the public.

PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR,” 7p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. 442-8455.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m., Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public. 725-3375.

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MAYFAIR’S CITYWIDE YARD SALE, all day Saturday in Bath. Non-profit groups and residents are invited to participate. You provide the yard, tell Main Street Bath where you’re selling, and for $15, Main Street will provide you with yard sale signs and include your description in our advertising. visitbath.com.

MAYFAIR COSMOPOLITAN CLUB YARD SALE, 8a.m. to 1p.m., 894 Washington St., Bath. Antiques, kitchen items, clothing, baked goods, a piano, desk, chairs and more. All proceeds benefit the Cosmopolitan Club’s work helping women in the community. To donate, drop off items on May 4 from 6-8p.m.

MAYFAIR DAY AND INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore. Free cup of tea for all mothers, fishing booth for children and a book swap.

COLLECTION BINS FOR THE TEEN LIBRARY BOTTLE DRIVE IN LIBRARY PARK FOR MAYFAIR. While taking part in Mayfair events, drop you empty bottles and cans in Library Park. Anybody who brings a full garbage bag of bottles can exchange it for a free, gently used book.

BIRDING FOR KIDS, 11a.m., Curtis Farm Preserve, Harpswell. Join the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust for a free hands-on workshop for families wanting to learn how to identify various birds. 837-9613.

BATH AREA SENIOR CENTER 50/50 STYLE BINGO, 1-3p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. Doors open at noon. Open to all, but you must be 16 or older to play. Free coffee and door prizes. 443-4937.

STAR PARTY HOSTED BY ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY AND SOUTHERN MAINE ASTRONOMERS, 8:15p.m., Mackerel Cove, Amber Point Road, Bailey Island. Bring a chair or blanket, binoculars, a telescope, a flashlight, a

thermos and bug spray. No pets. Children under 10 need adult supervision.

FALMOUTH KITCHEN TOUR, 10a.m. to 3p.m., tour 7 of Falmouth’s finest kitchens on Mother’s Day Weekend. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. mainekitchentours.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit STRIVE.

GARDEN CLUB OF WISCASSET ANNUAL PLANT SALE, 8:30a.m. to noon, Wiscasset Municipal Building. Shrubs, perennials and annuals, plus a variety of baked goods. Fundraiser to provide scholarships to local students and carry out community projects.

PLANT AND BAKE SALE, 9-11a.m., Key Bank Lawn, Freeport. Proceeds go to the Wolfe Neck Club Scholarship Fund.

YARD SALE AND LUNCH CAFE, 8a.m. to 1p.m., Bath Knights of Columbus, 807 Middle St., Bath. Dozens of tables full of treasures. 443-5389.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING, 9a.m. to noon, Mid Coast Hospital. 373-6585 for an appointment.

PERFORMANCES

ALASDAIR FRASER AND NATALIE HASS IN CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church. Scottish fiddle and cello. Admission: $23. 389- 1770. PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR,” 7p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. 442-8455. SWEETS, SWING AND WELCOME TO SPRING: A BENEFIT SOIREE, 7:30p.m., The Theater Project, Brunswick. $20. 729-8584. SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m., Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public. 725-3375.

PUBLIC MEALS

BREAKFAST AT HARPWELL MERRICONEAG GRANGE, 8-10a.m., Harpswell. Treat your mother! Pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs, ham or sausage, juice, fruit, coffee, tea and cocoa. Adults: $8, children under 10: $4.

PUBLIC SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., West Bath Seaside Grange, 75 New Meadows Rd., West Bath. Beans and franks, casseroles, soups, salad, bread, desserts and drinks. $7 per person. Kids under 3 free.

CUNDY’S HARBOR COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 7:30-10a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall. $6 for adults, $3 for children 6 and under. All proceeds benefit the library.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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

TEA TIME AT CABOT MILL ANTIQUES, 11:30-3p.m. Cabot Mill Antiques, Brunswick. Free. 20 percent store-wide savings. Happy Mother’s Day!

FIELD TRIP WITH MERRYMEETING AUDUBON, 7a.m. to noon at Florida Lake. Meet at the Brunswick Hannaford at 7a.m. to carpool. 841-1951.

HARPSWELL INVASIVE PLANT WORKSHOP, 1p.m., Curtis Farm Preserve, Harpswell. Learn all about invasive plants. 833-6159.

PERFORMANCES

PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR,” 2p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. 442-8455.

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MISCELLANEOUS

OASIS FREE CLINICS OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING, 5-7p.m., 66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Serving low income, uninsured adults living in Midcoast Maine. OasisHealthNetwork.org.

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.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. With “The Granite Kiss” author Kevin Gardner talking about New England’s stone walls. 725-7855.

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