Maine News Event Calendar for July 7

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.
To list Fourth of July fireworks or parade, 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 JUNE 30-JULY 6
July 6 — Author Virginia MacGregor, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Public Library, call 207-864-5529 or stop by to sign up for free ticket.
July 6 — First Friday Reception Western Maine Art Group continues summer season, 5-7 p.m., July featured artist Connie Ladd-McVey of Auburn, westernmaineartgroup.org, Main Street Gallery on Facebook
July 6 — Tumbledown concert, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., Phillips, 207-639-2630.

WEEK OF JULY 7-13
July 7 – Mount Vernon Summer Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Vernon Community Center and town beach. 207-293-1016.
July 7 — Bethel Art Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. town common.
July 7 — Matt Loosigian performs Earth Jams family concert, sponsored by Winslow Public Library, 10-11 a.m., Fort Halifax Park, Winslow, free, scote@winslow-me.gov.
July 7 — Canton Historical Society open house, 2 p.m. 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
July 7 — Bowdoin International Music Festival Community Concert, Topsham Public Library, 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-725-1727
July 7 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667.
July 10 — Linda Snow McLoon on portrait of Googins family through their letters, Sidney Historical Society, 2 p.m. Sidney Grange Hall, 2986 Middle Road. Free and open to the public.
July 11 — “Peek Behind the Curtain – Beauty and the Beast” panel discussion, noon to 1 p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.
July 11 — Wine-tasting fundraiser for Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 5-6:30 p.m. at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville, 207-861-4440.
July 11 — Former game warden Daren Worcester author talk at Rangeley Public Library, 6 p.m., free, ticket required, call 207-864-5529.
July 11 — Lisbon Historical Society open house, 7 p.m., MTM Center, 18 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-8510.
July 12 — Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Association annual Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oquossoc Park, 207-864-2651 or www.rangeleyoutdoors.com.
July 12-14 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library annual used book sale 2-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-743-5309.

WEEK OF JULY 14-20
July 14 — Friends of Belgrade Public Library 5k, 8 a.m. Belgrade Central School, first 250 people to register before July 5 get T-shirt. Pre-registration is $15; race day $20. www.belgrade.lib.me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, www.RunReg.com; 207-465-3524 or belgradehouse@roadrunner.com with questions or to volunteer.
July 14 — The story of the Barker family, 1:30 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum of the Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge 207-625-4762.
July 14 — “Rangeley’s First Settlers: Jude Lamb in a One-Woman Show about Eunice Lakeman Hoar,” 7 p.m. RFA Lakeside Theater. $7 for RLRHS members; $10 general admission; proceeds benefit historical society. Csh bar; raffle.
July 15, 16 — Franklin Community Health Network Healthcare Golf Classic, Sugarloaf Golf Club, 207-779-2750.
July 17 — Farming with Horses, by Peter Hagerty, (rescheduled from earlier date) 6 p.m. Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge, off Route 117, free, light refreshments. 207-625-4762.
July 18 — Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn, informational program, 4-7 p.m., for students interested in attending the college this fall, 207-755-5100.
July 18 — Brad “Old Buzzard” Cook will share an inspiring message about reuniting kids with the great outdoors, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529.
July 18 — Author Thomas Jamrog on hiking the Continental Divide Trail, 6:30 p.m., Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St. 207-465-7533.
July 19 — Maine State Museum “Uptah Camp” presentation, 7 p.m., hosted by Belgrade Lakes Historical Society, Maine Lakes Resource Center, 137 Main St., Belgrade Lakes. Free, donations accepted for Belgrade Historical Society 1814 Meeting House campaign. belgradehistoricalsociety.org

WEEK OF JULY 21-27
July 21 — Smithfield Maine Historical Society pancake breakfast, 7 to 9:30 a.m., Smithfield Baptist Church, 25 Lake View Drive, Smithfield.
July 21 — Paris 40th annual Founder’s Day, supports Hamlin Library and Museum, features Bahre Collection of classic cars, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Paris Hill Green, rain or shine.
July 21 — Battle for Breast Cancer field hockey tournament, featuring nine high school and four junior high teams, benefits Frankly Health’s Martha Webber Breast Care Center, 2-8 p.m., Thomas College, Waterville, 207-779-2555.
July 24 — Morse Library “River Talk” book discussion, 6 p.m. Copies of the book available at the library. Free and open to the public.
July 24 — “Music for Mavis” at the gazebo featuring “Bel Sole,” 6:30 p.m., Route 117 and Lower Street, Turner. July 27, 28 — Maine Forestry Museum Annual Logging Festival, 21 Stratton Road, Dallas Plantation, 207-864-3939, Facebook and rlrlm.org.

WEEK OF JULY 28-AUG. 3
July 28 – Edward Little High School Class of 1978 reunion, 6-11 p.m., Green Meadows, Gray. Facebook page: Edward Little Class of 1978; edwardlittle1978@yahoo.com; Lou Ann 207-649-1793 Pat 207-713-8247 or Laurie 207-740-5909.
July 31 — “Music for Mavis” at the gazebo featuring “Earth and Wood,” 6:30 p.m., Route 117 and Lower Street, Turner.

WEEK OF AUG. 4-10
Aug. 4 — Monmouth Academy Alumni Day, 10 a.m.; tours of old building begin at 10:30 a.m., Christine.hayden3@gmail.com to reserve space.
Aug. 4 — Indoor yard sale, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, 12 Church St., South Paris, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 207- 739-9530.
Aug. 4 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667.
Aug. 4, 5 — Oak Grove Healing Arts Presentation 2018, benefits Oak Grove Chapel, U.S. Route 201, Vassalboro, call Catherine 207-205-8165 or email lccathyann@rocketmail.com.
Aug. 8 — American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School Street, Lisbon Falls.
Aug. 8 — Turner Public Library annual meeting, 7 p.m., (social 6:30 p.m.), open to public, Leavitt Institute, 98 Matthews Way, 770-402-8519.
Aug. 9-11 — Paris Hill Music Festival, First Baptist Church, 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, times vary by day, 207-754-7970, or mbcaffey@gmail.com.

WEEK OF AUG. 11-17
Aug. 9-11 — Paris Hill Music Festival, First Baptist Church, 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, times vary by day, 207-754-7970, or mbcaffey@gmail.com.
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.
Aug. 14 — Morse Library “Settled in the Wild” book discussion, 6 p.m. Copies of the book available at the library. Free and open to the public.

WEEK OF AUG. 25-31
Aug. 26 — “Wrap Their Arms Around the Children,” back to school items for kids, free for children pre-K to 12th grade, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. Mike Michaud, 207-441-2838; Lina Michaud, 207-485-4710.

ONGOING
May 12-Oct 20 — Madison Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, behind Main St. Park, downtown Madison.
June 2-Sept. 30 — Phillips Farmers Market, American Legion building, Depot Street., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 8-Aug. 26 — Shiretown Bookers summer exhibition, “Extravaganza!: Extravagant Books from Members’ Collections,” Mantor Library, 116 South St.
June 23-Aug. 21 Family-friendly movies, Saturday nights, beginning at dusk. Benton Fun Park, 269 Neck Road.
June 23-Aug. 25 — Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine weekly kayaking wellness program; beginner’s sessions 9-11 a.m. June 23, 30; program begins 9-11 a.m. July 21, public boat launch, crcofwm.org, 207-890-0329.
June 26-Aug. 21 — Mystery for Hire performs “Lights! Camera! Mystery!” weekly, 8 p.m. Tuesdays (Thursday, July 5) polandspringresort.com, 207-998-4351.
June 27-Aug. 22, Lewiston Police Department free outdoors movies, beginning at 6 p.m. with games, free popcorn and water, movies begin at dusk. June 27, Simard Payne Park; July 11, Pathway New Vineyard Church; July 25, Drouin Field (next to the Colisee); Aug. 7, Lewiston Middle School Field (National Night Out) and Aug. 22, Pettingill School Park.
June 29-July 1, July 6-8, “Annie,” RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. rangeleyarts.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGS, EVENTS
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.
Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St.
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/Augusta Lions Community Market, with vendors, crafters, exhibitors and fix-it 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.