Maine News Events Calendar Oct. 25

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. 20-26
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. 24 — A Day in the Life of a Maine Guide, with Kevin Slater and Polly Mahoney of Mahoosuc Guide Service, sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust, free and open to the public, 7 p.m., McLaughlin Auditorium, Gould Acaemy, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org.
Oct. 25 — Open house, 4:30-6 p.m., Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Mendolia Road, Rangeley, 207-864-3311.
Oct. 25 — Franklin County community health forum, 4:30-7:30 p.m., auditorium, Mt. Blue High School, www.mainechna.org.
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.
Oct. 26, 27 — Haunted Hayride, Friday and Saturday nights, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave.; Trunk or Treat, Skowhegan Plaza, 338 Madison Ave., (Pizza Hut parking lot), Skowhegan, 207-474-3621.

WEEK OF OCT. 27-NOV. 2
Oct. 27 — Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Community Expo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com, 207-743-2281.
Oct. 27 — Drug Take Back, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., drop off unused prescription drugs, paper shredding at Lewiston site; free; for local sites,
visit www.dea.gov. click on the Drug Take Back link.
Oct. 27 — Monmouth PTO Fall Festival, games, food, costume contest, more, 4-7 p.m., Steven’s Farm and Greenhouses 674 Main St. Monmouth.
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 — Auburn United Methodist Church monthly bean supper, 5 p.m. 439 Park Ave., $8 adults; $4 ages 6-12; under 5 free; miusic begins at 4:30 p.m.; 207-782-3972.
Oct. 27 — Auburn United Methodist Church monthly bean supper, 5 p.m. 439 Park Ave., $8 adults; $4 ages 6-12; under 5 free; miusic begins at 4:30 p.m.; 207-782-3972.
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 — 3-T Auction to benefit Papa’s Boost, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church,582 Bolster’s Mills Road, Harrison, 5 p.m. free meal, 6 p.m. auction, 207-461-3093.
Oct. 27 — The Chocolate Church Arts Center second annual Celebrity Poetry Slam; local celebrities present favorite Beatles’ lyrics, 7:30 p.m., in the annex, 804 Washington St., Bath, 207-442-8455.
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. 28 — Concerts at Jewett series Leila Percy & Friends: Celebrate Songs of the Great American Songbook,” 2 p.m., at UMA Jewett Auditorium, Augusta, 207-621-3551.
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.
Nov. 2 — BIG II exhibit reception, 5-7 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, free, open to public, westernmaineartgroup.org.

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 — Sandy River Ramblers concert to benefit Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., Phillips, 7 p.m., refreshments for purchase, $10; students $5; 207-639-2630, 207-397-2241.
Nov. 3 — Battle of the Blends, sponsored by Maine Music Society, 7:30 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; for tickets: SmART Management 207-333-338 or www.mainemusicsociety.org.
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.
Nov. 7 — SCORE Oxford Hills free small business workshop, “Engaging Customers with Your Values and Your Story,” 9:30 a.m.-noon, Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. Regiser at oxfordhills.score.org or ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org.
Nov. 8 — Christy Gardner, retired Army veteran, Auburn native, para-athlete, guest speaker at LA Metro Chamber, 7 a.m., Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, $20 fmembers, $30 nonmembers. Register www.LAMetroChamber.com.
Nov. 8 — Phil Schlegel on ‘From Soldier to Sailor,’ Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable lecture, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
Nov. 9 — Preparing garden for winter workshop with master gardener, sponsored by Ancroscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, 1-3 p.m. USDA NRCS office, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston. Free, but registration required by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 1. 207-241-5377, mrichard@maineconservationdistricts.com.
Nov. 9-11 — Lisbon High School Drama Club “The Secret in the Wings” Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls, jfox@lisbonschoolsme.org
Nov. 9-11 — Canton Historical Society’st “A Salute to Veterans: A Weekend-long Celebration of Our Men and Women in Uniform”; 25 Turner St., Canton; 7-10 p.m. Friday USO-style dance party; museum exhibits throughout weekend, World War II history presentation 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. www.cantonmehistory.org www.cantonmehistory.org.

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. 10 — Rural Community Action Ministry Empty Bowls Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Sportsmen’s Club, 2261 Hallowell Road, Litchfield, to raise awareness and funding for food insecurity, 207-524-5095.
Nov. 10 — Daylong events to honor all veterans feauring Civil War re-enactors’ Third Maine Infantry, beginning at 10 a.m. at Readfield Corner Cemetery, Church Road, Readfield; for information about subsequent activities, 207-441-9184 or crossings4u@gmail.com.
Nov. 10, 11 — Canton Historical Society’st “A Salute to Veterans: A Weekend-long Celebration of Our Men and Women in Uniform”; 25 Turner St., Canton; museum exhibits throughout weekend, World War II history presentation 1-3 p.m. Sunday. www.cantonmehistory.org www.cantonmehistory.org.
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day program, 10 a.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., features pass in review of color/honor guards, followed by musical tribute to veterans. 9 a.m. lineup with free coffee and doughnuts, Jerry Dewitt at 207-576-0376 or Bert Dutil at 207-786-2305.
Nov. 11 — Leeds Historical Society Veteran’s Day observance,Leeds Veteran’s Memorial, Leeds Center at 11:20 a.m.
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. 17 — Texas Hold’em, Oxford American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, doors open noon, 12:45 p.m. table draw, game starts 1 p.m. food available, 207-595-4200.
Nov. 17 — Author Doug Hodgkin talks about Elwin Additon, Leeds Historical Society, 1 p.m., community room, Leeds Town Office, 8 Community Drive. Refreshments. 207-933-4121.
Nov. 18 — Annual Thanksgiving dinner, 1 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, for rides or deliveries, call 207-864-9402 or the church at 207-864-3381.
Nov. 21 — SCORE Roundtable: 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.

WEEK OF DEC. 1-7
Dec. 1 – Kennebec Land Trust wreathe-making workshop with Dave Fuller, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 10 a.m., Ladd Recreation Center, Wayne. $10 nonmembersm $5 members. Registration required, 207-377-2848 or KBrewer@tklt.org, www.tklt.org.

WEEK OF DEC. 8-14
Dec. 8 — Rabies vaccination clinic, 9-11 a.m., (licensing available for Turner residents), Turner Rescue Fire Dept Barn, 19 General Turner Hill Road, Turner, 207-225-3414 or email Becky Allaire, Town Clerk at clerk@megalink.net.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS
Oct. 27 — Kennebec University of Maine Extension 4-H free craft fair & fall fest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Carrie Ricker Elementary School.
Oct. 27 — Rumford Elementary School craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rumford Elementary School, 121 Lincoln Ave., Rumford.
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. 3 — The Minot Corner United Methodist Church holiday fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Minot, Route 121, corner of Minot Avenue and Empire Road.
Nov. 3 — Hollyberry Craft Show of Old New England, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Region High School, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples; free admission, aSanta (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), benefits Lake Region High School Class of 2019 Project Graduation.
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. 10 — Lisbon Holiday Craft Fair, 80-plus crafters, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lisbon High School.
Nov. 17 — Christmas/Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-2792.
Nov 17 — The Monmouth PTO 6th annual Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monmouth Middle School 117 Academy Road, Monmouth.
Nov. 17 — Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., United Baptist Church, 45 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7828.
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 – UMW Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Green Street United Methodist Church, 1 Green St., Augusta, 207-622-0843.
Dec. 1 — Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons Holiday Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center, Route 27, Belgrade Lakes.
Dec. 7, 8 — Episcopal Church Women Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-3381.
Dec. 8 — Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Livermore Community Center, 25 Church St., Livermore, 207-212-7543.

ONGOING EVENTS
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. 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.
Oct. 19-21, 26-28 — “Not about Nightingales” by Tennessee Williams, Gaslight Theater, 1 Winthrop St., Hallowell, 207- 626-3698 or gaslighttheater.org/reservations for reservations and performance times.
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.
Nov. 2-30 — BIG II exhibit featuring large and very large paintings, Lajos Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, free, open to public, westernmaineartgroup.org.

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, 6:30-8:30 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.