FRI/22
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
EARTH DAY: PROGRESS TO BE PROUD OF, 7p.m., Camping Atrium, L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Freeport. With speaker Dan Zukowski. Free and open to the public.
BIG TRUCK DAY, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Come see BIG vehicles up close! In the parking lot and the rec field. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
FILM: “THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING,” from the book by Naomi Klein, 7p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOUR OF BATH, by reservation only. Join us to learn some little known history of Bath, and hear local ghost stories. $15 for adults, $7 for kids. Family friendly. Reserve your spot at 380-3806.
PUBLIC MEALS
PUBLIC TURKEY DINNER, 5:30- 6:30p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village Street, Lisbon. Adults: $7, children 12 and under: $3.50, preschool: free.
SAT/23
MISCELLANEOUS
GREAT BOOKS, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Discussing works from “The Great Books Foundation Story Story Omnibus.” 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
LIBRARY LEGOS, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Come build with our extensive LEGO collection. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, 10:30a.m., Patten Free Library Community Room. A talk presented by Fred Hill titled “Ships, Swindlers and Scalded Hogs … The Rise and Fall of the Crooker Shipyard in Bath, Maine.” Free and open to the public.
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS SPRING RENDEZVOUS, 9:30a.m. to 1p.m., Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal, rain or shine. Turkey calling, fly casting, homemade gear demo, gear raffle and more. All ages welcome. 504-0482.
PERFORMANCES
BOWDOIN CHAMBER CHOIR, 3p.m., Bowdoin Chapel. Free and open to the public.
PUBLIC MEALS
BATH AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. 3 kinds of beans, hot dogs, clam casserole, American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, desserts. Adults: $8, children $4. 443-4937.
PULLED PORK AND PULLED CHICKEN SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., The Islands Community Church, Bailey Island. Hosted by The Willing Helpers Inc. $10 per person.
HOMEMADE BAKED BEAN AND HAM SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, School St., Lisbon Falls. Sponsored by the Methodist Women. Adults: $7, children 6-12: $3, children 5 and under: free.
CHURCH SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave. New England boiled dinner with homemade dessert. $8 per person, $4 for those under 12. No reservations required. 443-4707.
BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Harraseeket Grange, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Beans, pies, salads, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread with coffee and punch. All you can eat. $9. 865-3363.
TOPSHAM TRAIL RIDERS BEAN SUPPER, 4-6p.m., Topsham Fair Exhibition Hall. 3 kinds of beans, macaroni and cheese, American Chop Suey, hot dogs, cole slaw, corn bread, water, soda, coffee, pies and more. Adults $7, children $3, children under 10 free. 353-3257.
SUN/24
MISCELLANEOUS
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, 9a.m., Midcoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick.
MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: BRUNSWICK LANDING, 8a.m. to noon. See the birds that utilize the sandplain grassland habitat. Meet at Brunswick Landing.
PERFORMANCES
BOWDOIN CHAMBER CHOIR, 3p.m., Bowdoin Chapel. Free and open to the public.
PUBLIC MEALS
SPRING VACATION SUNDAY SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Perryman Drive Community Room. An event courtesy of the Brunswick School Department and Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program. All are welcome.
MON/25
PERFORMANCES
MIDDLE EASTERN ENSEMBLE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public.
PUBLIC MEALS
MEET THE ARTIST DINNER AT HENRY AND MARTY RESTAURANT, doors open at 6p.m. Get a glimpse into artistic process and help raise funds for the ArtVan Mobile Art Therapy Program.
TUE/26
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
MYSTERY READERS ROUNDTABLE, 3- 4p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “The Secret Life of Anna Blanc” by Jennifer Kincheloe. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
AUDITIONS FOR FEMALE VERSION OF ‘THE ODD COUPLE,’ 6:30-8:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Come prepared to cold-read scenes from the play.
TRI-TOWN PENGUINS SNOWMOBILE CLUB FINAL MEETING OF THE SEASON, 6:30p.m. dinner, followed by the meeting at 7p.m. 865-6188.
BIRDING EVENT WITH THE HARPSWELL HERITAGE LAND TRUST, 7:30p.m. Meet at the farm preserve, 1554 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Experience the American Woodcock’s mating dance with Forester Rob Bryan. Free event, requires no walking. Bring something to sit on. 837-9613.
THE ROLE OF FORESTS OVER TIME: A LECTURE, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. A climate change talk put on by the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Cathance River Education Alliance.
MEETING OF THE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, 7p.m., Day’s Ferry Community Clubhouse. Lot holders welcome. 443-5927.
WED/27
MISCELLANEOUS
PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY BROWN BAG DISCUSSION, noon, Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row. By donation at the door. Discussion will be “Teaching ‘Big History:’ Inspiring Students or Diluting Discipline?”
AUDITIONS FOR FEMALE VERSION OF ‘THE ODD COUPLE,’ 6:30-8:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Come prepared to cold-read scenes from the play.
DEBORAH GOULD AUTHOR TALK, 6:30p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Gould will read from her novel “The Eastern: The
Early Years” and speak about the connection between social history and literature.
GELATO FIASCO SCOOP-A-THON, 11a.m. to 11p.m., 74 Maine St., Brunswick. Celebrity scoopers and entertainment every hour. 100 percent of sales above seasonal average will go to the Brunswick Area Teen Center.
PERFORMANCES
AFRO-LATIN MUSIC ENSEMBLE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public.
THU/28
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
RARE READS BOOK GROUP, 2p.m. or 6p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed” by Jon Ronson. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
POETRY IN YOUR POCKET CELEBRATION, 6:30-8p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Featured poet Helene McGlauflin will read from her new collection, plus others can join her for an open mic.
PHOTOGRAPHER CRAIG SNAPP AT FIRST LIGHT CAMERA CLUB, 6:30- 8:30p.m., 4 Horton Place, Topsham. Snapp will speak about using Goodle Earth and Google Maps, as well as panarama photography. Free for FLCC members, $10 for guests.
SAGE MAINE INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 3-5p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. SAGE Maine is an organization working to improve the quality of life for older LGBT Mainers. A discussion about forming a local SAGE drop-in center will follow. 809-7015.
BRUNSWICK RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING, 7:30p.m., Town Hall Room 206, Brunswick.
SUPPORTING ART ACROSS THE INUIT REGION: A LOOK AT THE INUIT ART FOUNDATION, 7p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College. A talk on Inuit art in conjunction with the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum’s newest exhibit, “Power of Flight: Visions of Birds in Inuit Art.” Free and open to the public.
FRI/29
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
FRIENDS OF ZORACH FOUNTAIN ANNUAL MEETING, 5-7p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. “At the Ocean, at Night: Marguerite Zorach, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth.” Dr. Joachim Homann will reflect on works by four iconic artists who depicted the Maine coast after dark. Open to the public.
SPRING CLEANUP VOLUNTEER WEEKEND, through May 1, Recompence Shore Campground, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Free camping Friday through Sunday and some meals are provided in thanks for your help cleaning leaves and debris throughout the campground. 865-9307 for more info or to RSVP.
SAT/30
MISCELLANEOUS
POETRY FESTIVAL, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Featuring Maine Poet Laureate Marcia F. Brown. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.
MAKING PYANSKI (UKRAINIAN EASTER) EGGS, 3:30p.m., Southard House Museum, 75 Main St., Richmond. With artist Kate Cutko. For ages 12 and up. $10, includes materials and refreshments. Register at 737-8202.
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