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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.
Weeks in listing are Saturday through the following Friday.
Listings for events that are three consecutive days or more, including most theater performances, are at the bottom of the weekly section of the calendar, and listings of recurring weekly or monthly events are below that, by town or city.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Those attending live events should prepare to follow the event’s public health and safety measures, including possibly wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing.
MARCH 12-18
March 17 — Botany of Medicinal Plants, Eric Doucette, botanist, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.
March 18 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
MARCH 19-25
March 19 — AYCC Lucky 7K run & 1K Little Leprechaun Dash, Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St., Waterville, 7:30 a.m. race day registration, 8:30 a.m. 7K start, 9 a.m. 1K dash, all proceeds benefit AYCC Unified Champion Club, clubaycc.org, RunSigUp.com.
March 19 – Bushwhack hike, sponsored by Kennebec Land Trust, Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Leeds, 10 a.m., bring snowshoes, skis, and/or ice grippers, depending on conditions, must be comfortable traveling off-trail in winter conditions, no registration required, klt.org.
March 19 – St. Patrick’s Dinner, sponsored by Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 South High St., Bridgton, corned beef and cabbage dinner, $15 a meal; also available for takeout by driving to the side door of the parish hall after 4 p.m. Mass. Proceeds benefit Knights charities.
March 21 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 21 — Bruce Coffin, mystery writer, via Zoom, Cumston Public Library, 7 p.m. “like” the library’s Facebook page and complete the registration form, call the library at 207-933-4788 or email cumstonpubliclibrary@gmail.com
March 22 — Meet the Reps, 5-7:30 p.m., catch up with local government officials, hosted by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Governor’s Banquet Room, Main Street, Waterville.
March 22 — Maine State Library Genealogy Research Specialist B.J. Jamieson gives research tips on how to trace Irish ancestry, 6:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom, networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82110334833.
March 22 — Hebron Historical Society, jeweler Dennis Creaser on mining history in the area, 7 p.m., Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, open to public, Masks not required if vaccinated.
March 24 — Celebration of alewife returning to Cobbossee Stream, free, featuring big screen premier of “Keystone: Voices for the Little Fish,” improv artist David Price and music by Alfred Lund and Friends, 6:30-8 p.m., Johnson Fall, 280 Main St., Gardiner. Masks required in theater.
March 24 — Growing, Gathering, Preparing, and Using Medicinal Plants, Deb Soule, herbalist and founder of Avena Botanicals, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.
MARCH 26-APRIL 1
March 26 — Winthrop Maine Historical Society Doll Party to celebrate Women’s History month, 11 a.m.-noon, Winthrop History Center, 107 Main St., with author Karen Richards Toothaker, people and dolls of all ages welcome.
March 26 — Free pet vaccine clinic, sponsored by Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and Petco Love, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Minot Town Hall, 329 Woodman Hill Road, Minot.
March 26 — Casco Village Church Sensational Spring Supper, seatings at 4:30, 5:30 p.m., featuring casseroles, homemade baked beans, salads, rolls and butter, cold drinks, hot coffee and homemade pies, $10, children 8 and under $5, 941 Meadow Road, Casco, 207-627-4282.
March 30 — Free public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 3-6 p.m. 274 Front St., for those 18 and older, free, open to public, choice of Moderna or Pfizer; first, second, or booster dose; bring vaccination card.
March 30 – Lynda Doughty, executive director Marine Mammals of Maine, L/A USM Senior College Food for Thought series, 4 p.m. via Zoom, free, open to public, email laseniorcollege@gmail.com by noon March 29, link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.
March 31 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “Revolutionary Road,” by Richard Yate, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
March 31 — Reception for “Headway,” exhibition featuring the works of Spindleworks artists, 5-7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Gallery, 804 Washington St., Bath, free, registration required by clicking here, masks required.
March 31 — Past, Present, and Future: Cultural Uses of Native Plants in Maine, Jennifer Neptune, artist, anthropologist, educator, and member of the Penobscot Nation, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.
April 1 – Western Maine Art Group First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, free, open to public, featuring Michael Ranucci and guest artists.
April 1 – Rangeley Lakes Regional School 2022 Scholastic Art Award Competition and Congressional Art Awards awards presentation, reception, 5:30 p.m., Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, 2493 Main St. Rangeley, light refreshments, cash bar, rangeleyarts.org.
APRIL 2-8
April 2 – Phillips area services, club, organizations, business show, featuring what’s available in Phillips, Avon, Madrid, free, 1-4 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., refreshments available by donation.
April 7 – Androscoggin County Republican Committee, Christine Northrup M.D. guest speaker, Calvary Baptist Church, 20 North Main Street, Turner, 6-8 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., donations appreciated.
April 8 — Bridgton Easy Riders monthly meeting, 6 p.m., pot-luck supper followed by business meeting, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., bridgtoneasyriders.com.
April 8 — Lakeside Dance Academy annual Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, tickets available 6 p.m. at the door, www.rangeleyarts.org.
APRIL 9-15
April 9 — Teacher Workshop with Sharon Gallant, tactile, narrative, creative, hands-on approaches to learning, 8 a.m.-noon, Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta, suggested $5 donation for members of Delta Kappa Gamma, $10 for nonmembers, Betty Morrell dkggamma1@gmail.com, 207-485-5300.
April 9 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation 2022 Auction & Dinner, Turner Nezinscot Masonic Lodge 101, 92 Weston Road, Turner; auction viewing noon-1 p.m., followed by auction; spaghetti dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m.
April 9 — Lakeside Dance Academy annual Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, tickets available 6 p.m. at the door, www.rangeleyarts.org.
April 10 – Open auditions for “Sweeney Todd,” 1-3 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Ages ninth grade and through adult, masks required, rangeleyarts.org.
April 14 — Maine College of Health Professions open house, 4-6 p.m., 70 Middle St., Lewiston, email to reserve a spot, alexander.l.clifford@gmail.com, or on mchp.edu Facebook event post, mchp.edu.
April 14 – Androscoggin County Republican Committee monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St., Auburn.
April 14 — Author and historian Kevin Levin, Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., free, open to public.
APRIL 16-22
April 16 — Randolph UMC Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., 16 Asbury St., for kids 12 and under, bags provided, 207-582-5811.
April 20 – Author Mark Alan Leslie, Kennebec Historical Society guest speaker, influence of Ku Klux Klan in Maine, 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester, free, open to public, donations accepted, 207-622-7718.
April 22 — Annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meet at 204 Main St., the Pierce House, director@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org.
APRIL 30-MAY 6
April 28 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “Arcadia,” by Lauren Groff, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
April 30 — Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre Race to the Stage 5K (originally scheduled for Oct. 2), 9 a.m., 30 Academy St., Auburn, registration open at www.laclt.com. $10 kids, $15 adults.
May 1 — ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party, Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center, Albion, free, registration required, two sessions 10-11:30 p.m., 12:30-2 p.m., attendees asked to bring pet food for Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette, shineoncass.org, hart2hartfarm.org.
May 1 – Open auditions for “Best of DIVA,” open to all regardless of stage experience, 1-3 p.m. RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., email Erin Smith, erinnpsmith@gmail.com, if you can’t make the date or for help finding a song, rangeleyarts.org.
MAY
May 14 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Plane Pull, 10 a.m., Auburn-Lewiston Airport, 80 Airport Drive, Auburn, teams welcome to register, public attends for free, bbbsmidmaine.org, email info@bbbsmidmaine.org, 207-236-BBBS.
May 26 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “The Lowering Days,” by Jeffrey Brown, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
JUNE
June 6 – Audrey Powers, astronaut, L/A USM Senior College Food for Thought series, 4 p.m. via Zoom, free, open to public, email laseniorcollege@gmail.com by noon June 5, link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.
June 23 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “You Are One of Them,” by Elliott Holt, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
JULY
July 16 — Art in the Park, Shorey Park, Bridgton. Rain date July 17. gallery302.com.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 19 — 27th annual Holly Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rangeley Congregational Church Barn.
EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
Jan. 7-March 31 — “Witnessing Winter,” the art of Kris Horton, Marcia Baker and Matt Gross, free, open to public, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2492 Main St., Rangeley, rangeleyarts.org.
March 3-April 9 — “Headway,” exhibition featuring works of Spindlworks artists, Chocolate Church Art Gallery, 804 Washington St., Bath, free, open to public.
March 7-June 27 — Free 17-week writing workshops with author Kim Sedlock, hosted by Lithgow Public Library, via Zoom, 1:30 p.m. every Monday; registration required, 207-626-2415, it’s not necessary to attend every workshop.
April 1-30 – Exhibition of paintings by Michael Ranucci, guests, Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, free, open to public, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays or whenever “open” flag is out.
April 22-24 — 2022 Rassemblement, University of Maine Franco American Center, Orono, as well as virtual and hybrid events, free, register online umaine.edu/francocamerican.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
Listed by town/city
AUBURN
Androscoggin County Republicans, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of month, Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St.
BRIDGTON
Al-Anon, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.
Community Ping Pong Program, 1-4 Sunday $1 to participate, open to all Town Hall, 26 North High St.
Narcotics Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.
Veterans Stronger Together, 4-5 p.m. Monday, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.
RANDOLPH
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop group, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, women of all ages who like to sing welcome. Call Lea at 207-622-1273 or Jenny at 207-441-2816.
SABATTUS
American Legion Post 135 free coffee, doughnuts, 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, 40 Island Road.
Sabattus Recreation Running Club run, 6 p.m., meets at Sabattus Mini-Mall parking lot, in front of Mixer’s Nightclub. Weekly, yearp-round open to runners of all abilities.
TURNER
Boy Scout Troop 187 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Contact Robert Quick 207-330-9657.
