The MAINE NEWS CALENDAR of Events is updated and published online daily. The “calendar week” begins on Saturday and submissions for the digital calendar should be emailed a week or more in advance. Submissions for print should be at least two weeks before the event. Our deadline chart can be found at www.turnerpublishing.net/pdf/Deadlines.pdf. To add an event to either calendar, email articles@turnerpublishing.net.
Regular monthly meetings can be found at the end, as can ongoing events — those that last more than two or three days.
WEEK OF APRIL 21-27
April 21 — Healthy Kids Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union St., Augusta, 207-622-9622.
April 21 — Kennebec Land Trust Amphibian Field Walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield. Dress for muddy, wet conditions — waterproof boots are recommended, 207-377-2848.
April 21 –Best Dog on Earth Day, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fun Walk/Run, drawings, prizes, 207-864-5571.
April 21 — Genealogy writing workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, maineroots.org.
April 21 — Fish march and Cobbossee Stream cleanup sponsored by Upstream, 10 a.m.-noon, Bridge Street downtown, 207-582-0213 or rtwood1@ymail.com.
April 21 — Author Douglas Rooks, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
April 21 — Earth Day mask-making, parade, noon-3 p.m., beginning at Waterville Public Library, 207-509-3484 or serena@watervillecreates.org.
April 21 — “From Start to Finish,” program on Les Paul; 1 p.m., screening of “Chasing Sound,” and discussion with Jim Wysocki, display of Paul’s guitar collection; 7 p.m. slide show and talk by Wysocki. Admission free, first come, first served. Donations accepted for Johnson Hall opera house renovation. Both programs at Johnson Hall, 280 Water St.
April 21 — Gardiner Music Walk, 4-7 p.m., downtown Gardiner, gardinermainstreet.org or 207-588-7725.
April 21 — Baked bean “Suppah,” 5-7 p.m., in the undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-3381
April 21 — Lakes Region Ukulele Association (the SLUKES), Earth Day Musical celebration and singalong, 7 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. Suggested donation $5.
April 21 — Piano series recital by Roberto Plano, 7 p.m. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, 207-783-1585 www.francocenter.org
April 21 — Sara Grey and Brian Biller, Farmington Historical Society Concert Series, 7 p.m. North Church, 118 High St., Farmington. $15; students $10; kids $5; 6 p.m. pie social and jam session, participants get free admission. 207-778-2006 for reservations.
April 22 — Farmington Earth Day volunteer cleanup, any time between 1-3 p.m. baby goats on hand to pet and motivate, Pierce House lawn, 204 Main St., Bagb and gloves provided.
April 22 — “Thinking about Thinking,” talk sponsored by Shiretown Bookers, 2:30 p.m. free and open to the public, UMF Olsen Student Center, North Dining Hall,111 South St.
April 22 — ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & Egg Hunt, 2-4 p.m. Hart to Hart Farm, 16 Duck Pond Lane, Albion. Free, but attendees should bring “baby shower gift” for Humane Society Waterville Area.
April 22 — Reception for University of Maine at Augusta student art exhibition, Danforth Gallery 3-5 p.m. Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3000.
April 22 — Public bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Casco Village Church UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco, 207-627-4282.
April 23 — “Lessons from Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center — A Citizen’s Guide to Helping the Birds of Maine,” 6:30 p.m., Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., 207-474-9072.
April 24 — Gray Historical Society annual dinner meeting, discussion of Gray in the Civil War, $14, (payment by April 20) 5:30 p.m., Gray American Legion post, Route 100, email grayhistoricalsociety@maine.rr.com. Mail payment to: Gray Historical Society, P.O. Box 544, Gray, ME 04039.
April 24 — Androscoggin Historical Society program, “What Men Wore … and they called it macaroni,” 7 p.m., Androscoggin County Building, 2 Turner St., Auburn, 207-784-0586.
April 25 — Writer’s Workshop with Will Bonsall, 4 p.m. Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533.
April 26 — General Federation of Women’s Clubs and GFWC of Livermore Falls 128 years celebration, 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 60 Church St., Livermore Falls.
April 26 — Poetry writing workshop with Cate Marvin, 4-6 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., Waterville, registration required, along with guidelines for original poem, poetry-workshop-with-cate-marvin.eventbrite.com, 207-872-543, librarian@watervillelibrary.org.
April 26 — Buying or Selling a business workshop, free workshop hosted by OXford Hills SCORE, 5:30-8 p.m., Norway Town Office. Register at Buying or Selling a Business.
April 26 — Raymond Arts Alliance open mic night, 6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., bolsen001@maine.rr.com
April 27 — Roast pork supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church, Route 117, Turner, 207-225-3865.
WEEK OF APRIL 28-MAY 4
April 28 — Turner Public Library open house hosted by Girl Scout Troop 516, 9 a.m.-noon, 98 Mathews Way, 207-225-2030.
April 28 — Kennebec Land Trust Vernal Pools Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Gott Pasture Preserve, Wayne, Dress for muddy, wet conditions — waterproof boots are recommended, 207-377-2848.
April 28 — Great Falls Model Railroad Club of Auburn and Lewiston annual spring model train show, Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 207-966-3641.
April 28 — Brunswick Area Respite Barbershop Chorus concert and auction, 2 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick; doors open for silent auction at 1 p.m., 207-729-8571.
April 28 — CODA (Community Organists and Directors Association) concerts, 4 & 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, U.S. Route 202, Manchester, 207-446-3456.
April 28 — Auction for Action supports Rural Community Action Ministry’s hunger and homeless prevention services, doors open 4:30 p.m.; auction 6 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 96 Howes Corner Road, Route 219, North Turner, 207-524-5095.
April 28 — Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn 782-3972.
April 28 — Public bean and casserole supper, First Congregational Church of Gray, 5 p.m. 11 Yarmouth Road, Gray, 207- 657-4279; on day of supper, 207-657-3279.
April 28 — St. John’s Catholic School, Brunswick, annual fundraiser and auction, 5:30-9 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, 207-0725-5507.
April 28 — Family-friendly contra dance, 6-8 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, Otisfield; partners and skill not required, 207-627-4458.
April 28 — Scottish band North Sea Gas, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center.
April 28 — Capital City Improv performnce, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St.,Gardiner, 207-582-7144.
April 28 — Author and cider-maker David Buchanan, 7 p.m., Eureka Center, 606 Royalsborough Road, Durham, age 21 and older, reservations required, space limited, 207-353-5215.
April 28 — Amvet’s Summer Kick-Off dance 8 p.m.-midnight Amvet’s hall, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Durham.
April 29 — Annual sheep shearing and May Day celebration Sunday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Winterberry farm, 538 Augusta Road, Belgrade, 207-649-3331.
April 29 — Kennebec Land Trust and Maine Woodland Owners walk in the woods, 1-3 p.m., Chesterville, 207- 377-2848.
April 29 — Maine State Grange annual Variety Show, 3 p.m. Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St. Admission is $6. 207-998-2586, or email Granger04071@aol.com.
April 30 — Lithgow Public Library Open Mic Poetry Night, free and open to public, 6:30 p.m., 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
May 2 — 10th annual Battle of the Badges basketball game between the Waterville Fire Department and the Waterville Police Department (resheduled from earlier date), 7 p.m. Alfond Youth Center, Waterville. $5; children under 10 free, benefits KVCAP South End Teen Center. 207-873-5621.
May 3 — Paint Night at Amvet’s Hall, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Durham, 6 p.m.
May 4 — Reception for artist of the month Ulla Hansen, 5-7 p.m., Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St. free and open to the public, westernmaineartgroup.org.
May 4 — Oxford Hills Technical School fashion design students “Threads” spring runway show, 7 p.m., OHCHS Mark S. Eastman Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $4 under 12 and over 65 free. l.millett@msad17.org.
WEEK OF MAY 5-11
May 5 — Lake Region Knights of Columbus Assembly Chili/Chowder Challenge, $7 admission, 5-6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windham. 207-595-8775.
May 5 — Wilson Grange cinco de Mayo dinner, 5 p.m., Main Street, East Wilton. $10 per person. No reservations needed.
May 5 — Greater Freeport Community Chorus “As Time Goes By: Music from Films” 7 p.m. Saturday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick, $10 for adults, younger than 18 free, www.gfccsings.org.
May 5 — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area cinco de Mayo dance, 7 p.m.-midnight, Winslow VFW, $15 per person, $110 table of eight, www.hvwa.org, 207-873-3615.
May 6 — Pejepscot Genealogical Society meeting, Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 26 Pleasant St., 2 p.m., screening “In the Blood” by filmmaker and musician Sumner McKane, 207-833-5430.
May 6 — Greater Freeport Community Chorus “As Time Goes By: Music from Films” 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Congregational Church in Cumberland, 282 Main St., $10 for adults, younger than 18 free, www.gfccsings.org.
May 11 — St. John Catholic School golf tourney, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,t WWW.SJCSBME.ORG 207-725-5507, direct link to buy tickets: www.saint-johns-brunswick.pvt.k12.me.us/event/st-johns-annual-golf-tournament.
May 11 — Downtown Spring Festival, 2-5 p.m., Main Street, Norway, 207-739-2512.
WEEK OF MAY 12-18
May 12 — U.S. Postal Service Food Drive. Letter carriers will collect nonperisable health food left by mailboxes. No glass containers. Food will be donated to local food banks and pantries.
May 12 — Mothers Day luncheon to support Augusta Elks Lodge scholarship program, vendors, fashion show, more; wear a Kentucky Derby hat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Augusta Elk’s Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. $10207-485-4710 or slaale@hotmail.com.
May 12 — An evening of magic and comedy, Raymond Arts Alliances presents Randy Judkins and John Ulmer, 7 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond, 207-655-4283
May 12 — Benefit show for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, beginning at 6 p.m., Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 180 Center St., Auburn, 207-577-5701.
May 12 — Annual Remembering Tom Rowe concert, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461 or uuconcerts.org.
May 12, 13 — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., in front of Chapter 11, 707 Main St., Lewiston. normblais39@yahoo.com.
May 15 — Chopsticks informational program, contest; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Norway Public Library, 258 Maine St., 207-743-5309 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
May 18 — Mount View Chamber Singers performance, 7 p.m., free and open to public, donations accepted; St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon St.
WEEK OF MAY 19-25
May 19 — Luck of the Draw, Madison VFW Post 7865, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., drawing noon.
May 19 — Bowdowin community celebration, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Bowdoin Central School. Angela Wheeler, wheelera@link75.org, 207-666-5779.
May 19-20 — Maine Mountain Quilters group quilt show, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Grange No. 12, 124 Bridge St., Farmington, 207-645-2295.
May 20 — Durham Historic District Commission unveils catalog of town’s historic homes, 2 p.m., Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road, 207-353-5215.
May 20 –Performance by classical pianist Chiharu Naruse, 2 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, 207-621-3551.
May 20-26 — 2018 Diamond Tours bus trip to Ark Encounter plus more. $695 per person/dbl. occupancy. For more information www.grouptrips.com/mainetravelers or 207-446-0131.
May 24 — General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Livermore Falls, 45 Brookside Ave., Livermore Falls ggeh@roadrunner.com
May 24 — Don Butters Memorial Game, 5:30 p.m., Lovejoy Farm Sports Complex, Norway, 207-743-6651 or parksnrec@norwaymaine.com.
WEEK OF MAY 26-JUNE 1
May 26 — Carol Beyna leads Shaker Bog at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village hike, 8-10 a.m., Shaker Village, New Gloucester. Free. Limited to 12 participants. Register at maineshakers.com/workshops or 207-926-4597.
May 26 — Bridge Academy Public Library’s Book, Plant and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 44 Middle Road, Dresden.
May 28 — Smith-Wiley American Legion Post 4 Memorial Day parade, 10 a.m. Gardiner Armory, Brunswick Avenue, to Gardiner Common, light lunch at the post, 46 Griffin St., community invited, 207-582-9868.
May 31 — The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 6 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
WEEK OF JUNE 2-8
June 2 — Central Maine Garden Club annual plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Oakland United Methodist Church, 20 West School St., Oakland.
June 2 — Geiger Elementary School PTO Tough Gator Challenge obstacle course and mud run for Lewiston-area elementary school children, rain or shine, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Geiger Elementary School, 602 College St., Lewiston, www.toughgatorchallenge.com or info@toughgatorchallenge.com; May 27 deadline for discounted fee.
June 2 — Author Paul Doiron reads from novel coming out in July, $5 tickets must be bought in advance; raffle to have dinner with author, drawing May 23. All money raised will go to library programs, 207-743-5309 ext. 1.
June 2 — Leeds Historical Society program on long-time local physician D.F.D. Russell, free and open to the public, 2 p.m., Community Room, Leeds Municipal Building, 8 Community Drive, 207-524-2324.
June 7 — L-A Metro Marketplace, Bates Mill complex. 9:30-11 a.m. high school students exclusive entry; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. job fair; 12:30-4:30 p.m. B2B networking; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Business After Hours. www.LAMetroChamber.com or 207-783-2249.
JUNE
June 23 — Short Folks for Hope Foundation second annual Folk Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Longley Square, Main Street, Norway, shortfolks.org or Facebook.
June 23 — Washburn-Norlands Living History Center Strawberry Festival & Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., www.norlands.org, norlands@norlands.org, 207-897-4366.
AUGUST
Aug. 11 — 2018 Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free and open to the public, Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland. mainewoodcarvers.com.
ONGOING
March-April, Peggy Bishop art quilts exhibit, Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 207-237-3535
April 2- June 4 — Western Mountains Baptist Church 10-week video curriculum on biblical and modern perspectives impacting Israel. 6:30 p.m. weekly, free of charge, open to the public, sponsored by Christians United for Israel. 207-265-2557 or pastorwmbc@gmail.com.
April 18-May 14 — Annual student art show open for public review at Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Ave., Topsham, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m,207-729-7323.
April 22-May 2 University of Maine at Augusta student art exhibition, Danforth Gallery; Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3000.
April 29-May 5 — Growing Roots week-long food summit, free, open to the public. Catholic Parish Food Summit, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, St. Joseph Catholic Parish Hall, 133 Middle St.; Greater Franklin Food Summit, 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, West Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington. “Just Eat It!” screeening 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, University of Maine at Farmington. Maine Fiddlehead Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, Emery Community Arts Center, UMF.
May 16, 23, 30: Lithgow Library photography workshops, free and open to the public, registration required. 6:30 p.m. Mayy 16: Take better photos with your phone; May 23: Take better photos with your camera; May 30: Lighting for better photos. lithgow.lib.me.us.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
AUBURN
Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096.
Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club board meetings, last Thursday of the month, 7 a.m., Roy’s Restaurant, 11 a.m. The Village Inn, Auburn, dates subject to change, 207-713-7045.
VFW Post 1603, second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. 588 Minot Ave., 207-783-2561.
AUGUSTA
Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers.org/kennebec-beekeepers.
BRIDGTON
Bridgton Easy Riders snowmobile club, second Friday of the month, includes pot-luck supper, 6 p.m. September through April, Bridgton Community Center. New members are always welcome.
Lakes Region Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987.
BRUNSWICK
Pejepscot Genealogical Society, 2 p.m., second Sunday of the month, Morrell meeting room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. 207-833-5430.
Toastmasters, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Maine Technology Institute, 8 Venture Ave., 207-241-2294 or toastmastersclubs.org.
FARMINGTON
The Sandy River Center community education programs, open to public. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 1 p.m. first Wednesday; SeniorsPlus, 9 a.m., second Wednesday; United Way, 10 a.m. third Tuesday; SEARCH program of Catholic Charities, 1 p.m. fourth Wednesday; NorthStar Community Paramedicine, 10 a.m. fourth Thursday. Diane Price 207-778-6591 ext 215.
GARDINER
Gardiner Lions “Community Markets” with vendors, crafters, exhibitors and services, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., last Saturday of the month, at the clubhouse, 25 Lions Ave., Gardiner.
SKOWHEGAN
The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207-649-1238, skowhegansportsmansclub.org.
SOUTH PARIS
Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-743-2281.
WAYNE
Cary Library First Saturday, first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. Book sale, boutique breakfast, more. 207-685 3612.
