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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.
WEEK OF NOV. 12-17, 2017
Nov. 15 — Historical presentation (Kents Hill), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Maranacook Adult and Community Education, Maranacook High School, Millard Harrison Drive, Readfield, pre-register, 207-685-4923 x 1065.
Nov. 16 — Great Falls Forum, noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3135.
Nov. 16 — Otisfield Historical Society’s final program of 2017, 7 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall.
Nov. 16, 17 — Performances of “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” 7 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, 207-693-6221.
WEEK OF NOV. 18-24, 2017
Nov. 18 — Holy Savior Catholic School Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Savior Parish Hall, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. 207-364-2528
Nov. 18 — Rangeley Congregational Church Holly Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rangeley Congregational church, corner of High and Pleasant streets. 207-864-2250.
Nov. 18 — The Raymond Village Church annual Holiday Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 27 Main St.
Nov. 18 — performance of “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” 7 p.m., (Nov. 18, 19 matinees, 2 p.m.) Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, 207-693-6221.
Nov. 18, 19, 24 — ExTRAINaganza, Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 144 Mill St., Auburn.
Nov. 19 — 5K Turkey Trot walk/run, 2 p.m., Farm-to-Farm course, Athens.
Nov. 19 — Give Thanks concert featuring Phil House and Kathy Haley, 4 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn.
Nov. 19 — Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner, takeout available for delivery to homebound seniors in Rangeley and Oquossoc, noon, 207-864-3381.
Nov. 19 — Free Thanksgiving potluck dinner, 11:15 a.m. (after 10 a.m. service), Western Mountains Baptist Church, 928 Carrabassett Road, New Portland.
Nov. 21 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club, topic: bonsai, 6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, U.S. Route 2.
Nov. 21 — Pie Auction to benefit Boy Scout troop 417, 6 p.m., 26 Washington Ave., Waterville.
Nov. 22 — Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County Pie sale, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Redington-Fairview Hospital lobby, Skowhegan, and Sebasticook Valley Hospital lobby, Pittsfield.
Nov. 23 — Thanksgiving Dinner, noon, free of charge, St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Norway. RSVP 307-743-2606.
WEEK OF NOV. 25-DEC. 1, 2017
Nov. 25 — Episcopal Church Women annual Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley.
Nov. 25 — ExTRAINaganza, Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 144 Mill St., Auburn.
Nov. 25 — Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Livermore Community Center, 25 Church St., Livermore. To reserve a table for $15, call Sue at 207-212-7543.
Nov. 25, 26, 30 — Festival of Wreaths, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canton Fire Department, 90 Turner St. (Route 108), 207-597-2938, 207-597-2929, 207-597-2109.
Nov. 27, 30 — Wreath-making workshops, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the lodge at Beaver Park, 37 Cotton Road, Lisbon, 207-353-2289.
Dec. 1 — Norway Christmas Parade, 5:45 p.m., followed by refreshments and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Fire Station.
WEEK OF DEC. 2-8, 2017
Dec. 2 — Christmas in the Village fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), 207-627-4282.
Dec. 2 — Gardiner First Baptist Church Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; 47 Church St. Dawne McGrath, 207-582-1145.
Dec. 2, Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield.
Dec. 2 — Belgrade Holiday Craft Fair and gingerbread house contest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center for all Seasons, Route 27.
Dec. 2 — St Anne Sodality of Holy Family Church annual Vendor-Craft Noel Gala, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston, 207-782-8125.
Dec. 2 — Leavitt Area High School Ski Boosters Cash and Bottle Drive, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Dec. 2 — Free movie for seniors, 3 & 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-5000.
Dec 2, 3 — RAAPA’s “Who Will Give Christmas?” performance, Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, Rumford, 207-369-0205.
Dec. 2, 3 — Festival of Wreaths, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canton Fire Department, 90 Turner St. (Route 108), 207-597-2938, 207-597-2929, 207-597-2109.
Dec. 8 — Holiday Concert, 7 p.m, Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, North Bridgeton.
WEEK OF DEC. 9-15
Dec. 9 — Teddy Bear Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., South Paris, 207-782-4050.
Dec. 10 — Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, North Bridgeton.
Dec. 10 — Christmas carol concert, 3 p.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church Christmas carols, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.
WEEK OF DEC. 16-22
Dec. 20 — Auburn Community Concert Band holiday concert, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, 207-783-1585.
WEEK OF DEC. 23-29, 2017
Dec. 25 — Free family style Christmas Dinner, noon-1:30 p.m., Harden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road, Wilton. Reservations required, 207-778-6520.
ONGOING
Through Nov. 16 — “Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam” exhibit, hours vary, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640.
Through Nov. 22 — Oakland Public Library Thanksgiving Book and Bake Sale, during library hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. 18 Church St., Oakland. 207-465-7533.
Through Dec. 31 — “The Work of War: Honoring Veterans and the Ones They Left Behind” exhibit, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Museum L-A, Bates Mill Complex, 35 Canal St., 207-333-3881.
2018
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.***
