Maine News Events Calendar Oct. 11

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.
Holiday Craft Fairs may be found near the end. To submit a craft fair, follow the process for other submissions.
Ongoing events — those that last more than three days — and regular monthly meetings can be found at the end.

WEEK OF OCT. 6-12
Oct. 11 — Candidates forum, hosted by Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce, candidates for national, state, county office invited, 5:30-7:30 p.m. T&B’s Celebration Center, 414 Madison Ave. Submit questions by 5 p.m. Oct. 10 to admin@skowheganareachamber.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Registration for the forum is not required.
Oct. 11 — Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, Ned Smith disucsses “Two Regiments from Maine: the 22nd Maine Infantry and the 2nd Maine Cavalry,” 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-725-5242.
Oct. 12 — Phillips Community of Christian Women annual chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School, $8 adults/ $5 12-under. To volunteer, 207-684-3394.
Oct. 12 — Main Street Gallery artist of the month Anthony Morra reception, 5-7 p.m., 426 Main St., Norway.
Oct. 12 — Texas Hold’em, Oxford American Legion, 112 King St., Oxford, doors open 6 p.m., table draw 6:45 p.m., game 7-11 p.m., 207-595-4200.

WEEK OF OCT. 13-19
Oct. 13 — Walk for Hope, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk, Mill Park, Augusta, $20 (under 8 free), benefits cancer research, give.mainegeneral.org/hope.
Oct. 13 — Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Good and Plenty Restaurant II, Lakewood Road, 207-858-0946.
Oct. 13 — Oakland United Baptist Church rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 45 Church St.
Oct. 13 — Wayne Fire Department open house, Wayne Village Station, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wayne.
Oct. 13 — Sean Turley talks on heirloom apples, Hiram Historical Society, 1:30 p.m., 20 Historical Ridge, free, open to the public, light refreshments. 207-625-4762.
Oct. 13 — Durham Historical Society presentation and tour of Shiloh Church, 2 p.m., 38 Beulah Lane, www.facebook.com/durhammainehistoricalsociety.
Oct. 13 — Riverwalk Blues & Arts Festival, 2-7 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main St., Auburn, free, proceeds benefit treatment for opioid addiction, 207-577-5701.
Oct. 13 — Rangeley Congregational Church annual turkey dinner, 5 p.m., the Barn, High Street, $8.
Oct. 13 — Minot United Medthodist Church bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, $7 adults, $5 7-12, under 7 free.
Oct. 13 — Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad Ghost Train, 6-9 p.m. (trains run every 20-25 minutes from Sanders Station); $5 adults; $3 youth; under 12 free.
Oct. 13 — Contradance, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. 6:30-7:30 brushup, regular dance begins 8 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Music by Bien Sur, calling by Cynthia Phinney. $6; $5 for students; first hour $2 adult, $1 child. 207-491-9928.
Oct. 15 — Jazz concert, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
Oct. 16 — Potluck Talk, Frank Mauceri, digital drawing, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, UMA, Augusta.
Oct. 16 — Central Maine Human Resources Association program for employers on dealing with employee mental health issues, 7:30 a.m. registration or online www.cmhra.org. Free for members. $25 nonmembers. Includes full breakfast.
Oct. 16 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club hosts Ronald Butler on “Native Bees with and Emphasis on Bumble Bees,” free and open to the public, 12:30 social gathering, 1 p.m. brief meeting and talk, Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, 207-778-4158.
Oct. 16 — Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine open house, 3-6 p.m. 199 Main St., Norway.
Oct. 17 — “Facebook: Intermediate Topics for Business,” SCORE Oxford Hills rountable, free, open to public, registration required, 9 a.m.-noon, Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., oxfordhills.score.org, ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org.
Oct. 17 — SCORE Rountable: Hiring and Retaining Employees, How to Build your Dream Team, 7:45-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., free, open to public, registration required, visit oxfordhills.score.org.
Oct. 18 — Dinner reception for UMA exhibition “Above, Below, Before, Behind, Within,” 5-8 p.m., Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, UMA, Augusta, buy tickets at umabookstore.com or www.uma.edu.
Oct. 18 — Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman’s Association monthly meeting, Maine’s State Heritage Fish Waters, 5:30 p.m. potluck, followed by short business meeting and program, free and open to the public. Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, www.rangeleyoutdoors.com.
Oct. 18 — Auburn Public Library’s annual College Night, Androscoggin Community Room. 5:30 p.m. panel discussion, followed by college fair. Registration encouraged. www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 207-333-6640, ext. 4
Oct. 19 — Open house new SeniorsPlus Norway office, 9 Marston St., 7:30-9:30 a.m., complimentary continental breakfast, free, open to public, 1-800-427-1241.
Oct. 19 — Geneology/Ancestry.com workshop, 1-2 p.m. Turner Public Library, Participants who can should bring laptop/tablet 207-225-2030 or info@turnerpubliclibrary.org.

WEEK OF OCT. 20-26
Oct. 20 — Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Association’s annual Youth Hunt Breakfast, 5:30-8 a.m., Guides Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, free for kids, adults pay $5, 207-670-8391.
Oct. 20 — “High Touch High Teach Science Gold Rush Program,” 11 a.m., Maggie Trafton Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640.
Oct. 16 — Potluck Talk, Frank Mauceri, digital drawing, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, UMA, Augusta.
Oct. 20 — Pie Crawl, to benefit Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels, 1-3 p.m., Water Street, Hallowell. $15, tickets must be bought in advance, 207-626-7777, spectrumgenerations.org/pie.
Oct. 20 — VFW Post 9787 chicken pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m., 58 E. Main St., South Paris, 207-743-5723.
Oct. 20 — Texas Hold’em, Oxford American Legion, 112 King St., Oxford, doors open 6 p.m., table draw 6:45 p.m., game 7-11 p.m., 207-595-4200.
Oct. 20 — Hakan Gabrielsson on “Touching Asia,” an organization dedicated to rescue of girls caught in the sex-traffic trade in Nepal, 6:30 p.m. Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester, 207-623-1341.
Oct. 23 — Potluck Talk, Eileen Gillespie, painting, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, UMA, Augusta.
Oct. 24 – Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast and Lunch clubs joint fellowship recognizing World Polio Day, 5-8 p.m., Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, 68 Main St., Auburn, 207-344-3230, 207-420-0273.
Oct. 24 — Rangeley Candidates Night, 6-8 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, call if attending, 207-864-5529.
Oct. 24 — Author talk, Chris Myers Asch, “Chocolate City,” 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, Bailey Public Library, Winthrop, www.baileylibrary.org, 207-377-8673.
Oct. 26 — Annual turkey supper, hosted by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabuttus River Lodge 21 IOOF, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. $8 adults, $3.50 12 and under, pre-schoolers free, 207-353-2567.
Oct. 26 — Monmouth Community Players fundraiser costume gala and auction, 6-10 p.m., Le Club Calumet, Augusta, www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org.
Oct. 26 — Skating Association of Maine’s annual Skating Spooktacular, 6:20 to 7:50 p.m., Camden National Bank Ice Vault, 203 Whitten Road, Hallowell, www.maineskaters.com.
Oct. 26 — Halloween event, 6:30 p.m., storytellers, Halloween-themed books, goody bag give-away, Turner Public Library, third floor, Leavitt Institute, Matthews Way/Route 117, Turner, 207-225-2030.

WEEK OF OCT. 27-NOV. 2
Oct. 27 — Woodlawn Cemetery Association annual public supper, 4:30-6 p.m. West Bowdoin Parish Hall, 54 West Road, Bowdoin. $8.50 adults, $4 12 and under, pre-schoolers free. 207-353-2446.
Oct. 27 — 16th annual Maine Ski Hall of Fame banquet, Grand Summit Hotel, Sunday River, Bethel, 207-699-3121, www.skimaine.com/hof.
Oct. 27 — Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Community Expo, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com, 207-743-2281.
Oct. 27, 28 — Wilderness First Aid Course at Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge, 1513 Bear Valley Road, Newry. 207-824-2073, info@mahoosuc.com.
Oct. 27-29 Wilderness First Responder Refresher course at Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge, 1513 Bear Valley Road, Newry. 207-824-2073, info@mahoosuc.com.
Oct.28, ‘Little Heart Hero Day,” 10 a.m.-noon, Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union St., Augusta, for families affected by heart defects, 207-289-2394.
Oct. 29 — Maine author Mary Lawrence, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
Oct. 30 — Digital genealogical research workshop, hosted by Norway Memorial Library and Norway Historical Society, 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Memorial Library, free, open to public, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, norlib@norway.lib.me.us.
Oct. 31 — Randolph United Methodist Church Trunk ‘N Treat, 6:30-8 p.m., at the church, 16 Asbury St.; 207-485-8041.
Nov. 1 — Kennebec Land Trust Outing Cub Howard Hill Historical Park hike, noon, Effie L. Berry Conservation Area, Stevens School campus, Winthrop Street, Hallowell. Open to the public, no registration required.
Nov. 1 — Auburn Public Library Financial Aid Night, 6-7:30, registration required, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or 207-333-6640, ext. 4.
Nov. 1 — Fundraising concert featuring Bon Debarras, 7 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St., Farmington, 207-491-5919.
Nov. 2 — Book talk with Ruth McCleery Watson, “The History of the Farmington Fire Department 1850-2000: A Volunteer Fire Department,” 4:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library.

WEEK OF NOV. 3-9
Nov. 3 — Benefit spaghetti supper to help cover travel, medical expenses for Roger Roy, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 4, Jay; $7/children 12 and under $3; Cathy 207-576-5931; Ann 207-897-2503; Renda 207-897-3207.
Nov. 3 — Annual Harvest Supper, 5-6 p.m., to benefit youth camperships, Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St., Farmington, 207-778-0424 or 207-299-3686
Nov. 3 — Beatles For Sale, Orion Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., a fundraiser for the Capital Fund of the Orion PAC, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham, 207-729-2950 ext 7.

WEEK OF NOV. 10-16
Nov. 10 — Mostly Local, Almost Famous Fiber Fest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, Turner, 207-225-2030.
Nov. 12 — Bridgton Community Center annual Veterans Day ham dinner, noon, Oriental Masonic Lodge, Route 117, Harrison Road, free for veterans and their families, 207-647-3116.

WEEK OF NOV. 17-23
Nov. 21 — SCORE Rountable: Creating Processes and Procedures for Your Business, 7:45-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., free, open to public, registration required, visit oxfordhills.score.org.
Nov. 22 — Cancer Resource Center of Maine Turkey Trot, Norway, to register, visit www.runsignup.com, to volunteer, visit the registration website or call 401-662-9580.

WEEK OF NOV. 24-30
Nov 29 — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District agricultural food safety question and answer session for producers, 9 a.m.-noon, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston, registration required. www.androscogginswcd.org, 207-241-5374, districtmanager@androscogginswcd.org. Snow date is Nov. 30.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS
Oct. 13 — Foster-Carroll American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 craft fair, South Paris, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 207-583-7187, 207-743-7231.
Nov. 3, 4 — Charity craft fair and vendor show, Manchester Elementary School, Manchester, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. both days. 207-242-9851.
Nov. 10 — Randolph United Methodist Church Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Laura E. Richards Elementary School, Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner. 207-582-5188.
Nov. 17 — Rangeley Congregational Church 25th annual Holly Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., church barn, at the corner of High and Pleasant streets, Rangeley, 207-864-2250.
Dec. 1 — Nezinscot Valley Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, 160 Morrill St., Buckfield, 207-576-9886.
Dec. 1 — Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons Holiday Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center, Route 27, Belgrade Lakes.

ONGOING EVENTS
May 12-Oct 20 — Madison Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, behind Main St. Park, downtown Madison.
Aug. 5-Oct. 16 — “Rangeley au Naturel, the Nude Studies of John Swan & Herb Welch” exhibition, Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, rangeleyhistoricalsociety.org or 207-864-3091.
October — Works of artist Anthony Morra featured, Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., Norway, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
Oct. 5-26 — “Forever Changing” exhibit, featuring work of Nikki Millonzi, Peter Herley, Matolscy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, open noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, westernmaineartgroup@gmail.com.
Oct. 7- Jan. 11 — Shiretown Bookers’ fall exhibition, “The Long Sixties, 1957-1974,”Shiretown Bookers’ Hall, Mantor Library,116 South St, Farmington.
Oct. 15, 17, 22, 24 — “QuickBooks Basics for Small Businesses,” four-part series, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, open to public, registration required, Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. oxfordhills.score.org, ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org.
Oct. 18-21 — Sparrows Nest Theater presents ‘Crimes of the Heart,’ by Beth Henley, 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday, 1114 West Mills Road (Route 148), Industry.
Oct. 18, Nov 1, 15, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, 17 — Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County Cooking Matters course, free and open to the public, 9-11 a.m., St. Rose Catholic Rectory, Jay, to teach low-income adults about healthy meal preparation and shopping on a limited budget, 207-779-2928.
Nov. 2-4, 9-11 — Monmouth Community Theater’s “The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, 207-370-9566.

WEEKLY, 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.

FAYETTE
The Coffee Break, social gathering, weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778, faylib@faytte.lib.me.us.

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.

OXFORD
Anderson Staples American Legion Post, 112 King St., meets at 7 p.m. second Monday of month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200.

RANDOLPH
Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207-767-3024.

SABATTUS
Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.

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.