WED/20

MISCELLANEOUS

‘GROW YOUR OWN ORGANIC GARDEN’ WORKSHOP, 6-9p.m., Freeport Community Library. Put on by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Instructed by Dave Colson. Pre-registration required and $5 fee collected at class. 865-3307.

FREE BABYSITTER TRAINING FOR TEENS AND TWEENS: DAY 1, 1-5p.m., Patten Free Library, Brunswick. This Red Cross babysitter training course is free of cost for the first 10 registrants. Must attend both sessions to earn certification. Second class is April 21 from 1-5p.m. Call to register at 443- 5141 ext.12.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY PANEL: THE CREATIVE IMPULSE IN THE SOUTHERN MIDCOAST, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. $3 for PHS members, $5 for the public. For national poetry month. 729-6606.

THU/21

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.

FREE FILM SCREENING OF “THE INTERN,” 1p.m., Freeport Community Library. Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

FREE BABYSITTER TRAINING FOR TEENS AND TWEENS: DAY 2, 1-5p.m., Patten Free Library, Brunswick. This Red Cross babysitter training course is free of cost for the first 10 registrants. Must attend both sessions to earn certification. First class is April 20 from 1- 5p.m. Call to register at 443-5141 ext.12.

STEAM EVENT, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Science. Different tables will be set up with different activities. Open to all ages. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. New members welcome! This month’s book is “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB MEETING, 12:30p.m., Kellogg Church, Harpswell. “Enjoy Gardening Without Back Pain.” Free and open to the public. 833-6159.

PHOTOJOURNALIST KEVYN FOWLER AT FIRST LIGHT CAMERA CLUB, 6:30-8:30p.m., 4 Horton Place, Topsham. “Looking for the Beauty in the Small and Every Day.” Free for FLCC members, $10 for guests.

UNIVERSITY OF BATH AND BRUNSWICK PAUL HANLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER, 5-8p.m., Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 170 Bath Road, Brunswick. Bring friends and family. 10 percent of proceeds go toward the scholarship.

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.

We welcome community groups to list their special events in Calendar. Items should be submitted two weeks in advance to [email protected]. Please include name and phone number.