Maine News Events Calendar April 1

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.
Weeks in listing are Saturday through the following Friday.
Ongoing events — those that last more than three days including book sales and plays — and regular monthly meetings can be found at the end.

WEEK OF MARCH 30-APRIL 5
March 31 — Program about 1794 Vaughan homestead, 4 p.m., Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.
April 3 — Writer Bernd Heinrich, hosted by The Friends of the Maine State Museum, free, open to public, 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. discussion, Maine State Museum, 230 State St., Augusta.
April 3 — Grief support program for children, teens, families, 6-7 p.m., for youth ages 3-18, parents or caregivers, Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville, 207-873-3615.
April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.
April 4-6 — Lake Region High School drama production of “West Side Story,” Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., LRHS auditorium, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, 207-693-6221.
April 5 — Concerts for a Cause DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 pm., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (Enter on Spring Street.), Auburn, 207-783-0461.

WEEK OF APRIL 6-12
April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8-10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.
April 6 — First Saturday at the Williams House boutique breakfast, book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.
April 6 — Central Maine Community College spring open house, 9 a.m.-noon, 1250 Turner St. www.cmcc.edu.
April 6 — Poet Francoise Canter talks about mysterious Augusta poet Robert Nash, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Wintrhop St. ,free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
April 6 — Livermore Community Center indoor yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 Church St., 207-212-7543.
April 6 — Thanksgiving in April turkey dinner and silent auction, 5-6:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Center Lovell.
April 6 — Public baked beans and casserole supper, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 5-6 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray, $8, $4 for children under 12.
April 6 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m.,donations accepted for the meal, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263,207-388-2667.
April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311.
April 6 — Chicken pot pie supper, benefits North Waterford World’s Fair, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road, (off Route 35, across from Melby’s store), Waterford, $10; children 6-15, $5, 5 and younger free, 207-894-8185.
April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competitive and social divisions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee $5 to $35,depending on age of players, size of the team., proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta.org.
April 7 — Castlebay performance of Celtic music, 2 p.m.,University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551.
April 9 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris, $10 per farm. Register at maine.edu/register/product/got-hayfields-and-pastures-2019. For information, call 207-342-5971 or email richard.kersbergen@maine.edu.
April 9 – Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin, “Return to Moose River: In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods,” 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Public Library, 207-743-5309 ext. 1.
April 10 — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust presentation, “Making Room for Grassland Birds in the Local Area,” 6:30 p.m., at 93 Main coffee shop, 93 Main St., Unity, 207-948-3766.
April 7 — U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors,3 p.m. Williamson Center, Lawrence High School, 9 Church St., Fairfield, free, tickets available at www.armyfieldband.com/tickets.April 10 — Lisbon Historical Society annual Antiques Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. , event starts at 7 p.m. , MTM Center, 18 School St., parking at rear, 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.
April 11 — “From the Light: Writing About Wounding Experiences,” 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Main St., Waterville, free, but registration required, from-the-light-poetry.eventbrite.com.
April 11 — “History of Tourism and Vacationing in New England” presentation by historian David R. Jones, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, 207-743-5309.
April 11 — Author Diane Smith, “Command Conflicts in Grant’s Overland Campaign: Ambition and Animosity in the Army of the Potomac,” Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to the public.

WEEK OF APRIL 13-19
April 13 — Inside yard sale, 9 a.m-2 p.m., includes refreshment counter, VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 East Main St, South Paris, 207-743-5723.
April 13 — Turner Public Library Spring Seminar in Gardening (bee-friendly gardens), 9 a.m., Community Room, Leavitt Institute, Route 117, (98 Matthews Way) Turner, 207-225-2030.
April 13 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612.
April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, Dresden, 207-737-8810.
April 13 — Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, public invited, 10 a.m.-noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080.
April 13 — Auburn Public Library hosts The Tanglewood Marionettes in “The Fairy Circus,” 2 p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College St., Lewiston, tickets available at library, $2, call 207-333-6640 ext. 3 to reserve.
April 13 — Bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church, Route 121 and Empire Road, Minot.
April 13 — Annual pork supper to benefit Leeds food pantry, 5-6:30 p.m., free-will donations, Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, 207-524-5444 or 207-524-7151.
April 13 — Fourth annual prom night for adults, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; for reservations, 207-783-1585.
April 13 — Farmington Contradance, (live music, all dances taught, beginners welcome) 8-10 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, 207-491-9928.
April 14 — Singer/Songwriter Kristen Short “An Afternoon of Original Music,” 2 p.m. Our Lady of Ransom’s church hall, 117 Elm St., Mechanic Falls. Donations accepted for admission. Benefits cancer support charity www.shortfolks.org and Our Lady of Ransom Renovation Committee. Refreshments.
April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116.
April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.
April 17 — Kennebec Historical Society presentation “Stagecoaches on the Kennebec,” free, open to the public, 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester,
April 19 — The Table’s Good Friday Simple Service, 6-8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.
April 19, 20 — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old office of Sabattus Street Self Storage, 1434 Sabattus St., Lewiston, normblais39@yahoo.com, Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends on Facebook, or www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com.
April 19, 21 — Evangelist Wendell Calder and Gospel music group The Hyssongs Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, Marston Road., 7 p.m. Good Friday service, 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship. Open to public, nursery services provided, all services signed for hearing impaired, 207-872-7021, bkennebecvalley@roadrunner.com or church Facebook page.

WEEK OF APRIL 20-26
April 20 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612.
April 20 — Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland United Baptist Church, 45 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7828.
April 20 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness Best Dog on Earth Day celebration of dogs and Earth Day), Fun Walk/Run registration starting at 9:15 a.m., stepping off at 10 a.m.; for details, call 207-864-5571.
April 20 — Randolph United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., refreshments, at the church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, 207-582-5188.
April 20 — Teacher’s Lounge Mafia, 7 p.m. Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falls, family friendly show to benefit new computers and children’s programming, $9, snacks for $1, 50/50 raffle, tickets from canceled October show will be honored, Facebook and Twitter @TreatMemLibrary.
April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200.
April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.
April 25 — Meditation and focused breathing workshop, 5-7 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm st., Waterville, free, registration required, guided-meditation-focused-breathing.eventbrite.com.
April 25 — “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.
April 26 — The Table annual clothing giveaway 8 a.m.-noon, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.
April 26 — Order deadline for Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Plant Sale; pickup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St., order form at 207-753-5377, districtmanager@androscogginswcd.org. Pickup rain date is Sunday, May 19.

WEEK OF APRIL 27-May 3
April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry Auction for Action, 4:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219 (Howes Corner Road), North Turner, 207-524-5095..
April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.
April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., pro, social divisions, sign up as four-person team or individual and be added to team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@literacyvolunteersandro.org, www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.
April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@gmail.com.

WEEK OF MAY 4-10
May 5 — Hart-to-Hart Farm & Educational Center, ShineOnCass Foundation 3rd annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & Egg Hunt, free, 2-4 p.m. ,16 Duck Pond Road, Albion, 6 and under hunt 2:30, followed by 7-12 hunt; attendants asked to bring a pet item for Humane Society Waterville Area, 207-437-2441, info@hart2hartfarm.org, www.hart2hartfarm.org, shineoncass.org.
May 5 — Trinity Jubilee Center’s 15th annual Empty Bowls Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, Auburn, free with donation and purchase of pottery. www.trinityjubileecenter.org,l erin@trinityjubileecenter.org.

WEEK OF MAY 18-24
May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www.shortfolks.org.
May 18, 19 — Norway-Paris Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportsman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, $6, NPFG.org.

WEEK OF MAY 25-31
May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks.org.
May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.
May 30 — L-A Optimist Club and Auburn Police Department Bike Safety Day, 4 p.m., PAL Center Complex, 24 Chestnut St., Auburn, 207-333-6650, ext. 2041.

JUNE
June 7-9 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trustl Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-680-0611.
June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org.
June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten’s and Skowhegan Savings Bank’s Farmington, Kingfield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KINGFIELDPOPS.

JULY
July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188.

AUGUST
Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.

ONGOING EVENTS
Feb. 6-April 30 — New Portland Public Library exhibition “Black & White & Read All Over,” 899 River Road, 1-3 p.m. Sunday,Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Saturday; 4-6 p.m. Wednesday; 207-628-2361, lolly66@tds.net.
Feb. 16-May 1 — “Cat Nutt: Photographer,” exhibit, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Theater, Main Street, Rangeley, www.rangeleyarts.org.
March 6-April 21 — Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-685-3505, www.wayneumc.com.
March 6-April 21 — Bridgton First Congregational Church, 33 South High St., Bridgton, Lent, Easter services, activities, www.fccbridgton.org, or visit church office 9 a.m.-noon weekdays for copy.
April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents “Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn.
April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library’s open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation.
June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, desposit required, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.
Oct. 11-21 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Branson, Missouri, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.

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
Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-626-2350.
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 Awareness Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987.

BRUNSWICK
Maine Chapter of FFRF, Defending the 1st Amendment, Separation of Church/State, 10 a.m.-noon, second Saturday of the month, Curtis Memorial Library, ffrfmaine.org. 207-613-7080.
Pejepscot Genealogical Society, 2 p.m., second Sunday of the month, Morrell meeting room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. 207-833-5430.
Toastmasters, first and third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Maine Technology Institute, 8 Venture Ave., 207-241-2294 or 2156.toastmastersclubs.org.

EMBDEN
Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden.

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, 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, 25 Lions Ave., Gardiner.

GREENE
Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse.lib.me.us.

OTISFIELD
Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com.
Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368.
Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list.
Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., for all ages, fourth Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-539-3072.

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, year-round, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.

SKOWHEGAN
Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club, 7 p.m., 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.