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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 and art exhibitions, are at the bottom of the daily section; listings of regularly recurring weekly or monthly events are below that, listed by town or city in alphabetical order
February 20th, 10:30-11:30am. Storytime & Playgroup with pediatric occupational therapist, Courtney Pride, at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library (207) 645-4062. No sign-up needed.
February 23rd, 4:30-6pm. Anime Club at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library (207) 645-4062
February 21st 9am-noon. Dungeons & Dragons for teens/tweens at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library (207) 645-4062. No sign-up needed. New players welcome and supplies are provided.
February 24th – Cabin Fever Concerts, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 98 Matthews Way, off rt. 117, Turner Center, Sarah Crosby snd Ryan Weeks – Bluegrass/folk.
February 26th. 3:30- 6 pm. Movie Night at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library (207) 645-4062: How to Train Your Dragon (live action version).
March 4 – McLaughlin Garden Winter Series #1, Caring for our trees – the importance of an urban canopy, presented by Sean Horan, tea and snacks served at 3:30 p.m., lecture 4-5 p.m., McLaughlin Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris, Those unable to join in-person can attend virtually by registering at www.mclaughlingarden.org/home/events or call (207)743-8820 to learn more about the Winter Lecture Series.
March 8th – Augusta Symphony Orchestra Spring concert, 3:00 p.m., Cony High School, 60 Pierce Dr, Augusta, Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted, FMI at www.augustasymphonymaine.org.
March 11th – McLaughlin Garden Winter Series #2, Ecological Gardening, presented by Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero, tea and snacks served at 3:30 p.m., lecture 4-5 p.m., McLaughlin Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris, Those unable to join in-person can attend virtually by registering at www.mclaughlingarden.org/home/events or call (207)743-8820 to learn more about the Winter Lecture Series.
March 15th – Health and Wellness Expo, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Senator Inn & Spa, 284 Western Avenue, Augusta, free admission includes kids’ activities (ages 3-10), health screenings, estimated health age, chair massage, and much more. FMI call (207) 582-2116.
March 18th – McLaughlin Garden Winter Series #3, The Frogs of Maine, presented by Jana Magnuson, tea and snacks served at 3:30 p.m., lecture 4-5 p.m., McLaughlin Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris, Those unable to join in-person can attend virtually by registering at www.mclaughlingarden.org/home/events or call (207)743-8820 to learn more about the Winter Lecture Series.
March 21st – Animal Tracking Walk, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., South Bog Conservation Area, Rangely area, small-group outing introduces participants to identifying animal tracks, wildlife signs, and winter behaviors, registration required, rlht.org/events.
March 22nd – Pineland Suzuki School Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, 2 p.m., Williamson Performing Arts Center, Lawrence HS, 9 School St., Fairfield, Free admission, donations accepted.
March 24th – Cabin Fever Concerts, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 98 Matthews Way, off rt. 117, Turner Center, Bobby and Pat Colwell.
March 25th – McLaughlin Garden Winter Series #4, The Secret Lives of Ferns, presented by Shawn Jalbert, tea and snacks served at 3:30 p.m., lecture 4-5 p.m., McLaughlin Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris, Those unable to join in-person can attend virtually by registering at www.mclaughlingarden.org/home/events or call (207)743-8820 to learn more about the Winter Lecture Series.
March 29th – Nedley Depression & Anxiety Recovery ProgramTM free introductory session, 2 p.m., 584 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, FMI call (207) 582-2116.
April 7th – Nedley Depression & Anxiety Recovery ProgramTM free introductory session, 6 p.m., 584 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, FMI call (207) 582-2116.
April 10 – Auditions for “Curtains” the musical, presented by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Blue High School music room, Farmington. Auditions are open regardless of prior experience.
April 11 – Canton Historical Society’s “Ancestors in the Attic” event, 1-2:30 p.m. Hayford Hall, 25 Turner St., Canton.
April 11 & 12 – Auditions for “Curtains” the musical, presented by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, 6-8 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. Auditions are open regardless of prior experience.
April 18 – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 Madison Luck of the Draw, doors open at 10 a.m., drawings start at noon, VFW Post 7865, 58 Preble Ave, Madison, currently looking for items for the Luck of the Draw, items can be NEW or SLIGHTLY USED, Contact Harriet 207-635-2051 or 207-431-4903, Tammy 207-399-4948, or Diane Pinkham 207-314-5135 if you would like to donate.
April 21th – Cabin Fever Concerts, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 98 Matthews Way, off rt. 117, Turner Center, Mary Murphy – blues.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
WATERVILLE: Volunteer Facilitator Training, Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Every Tuesday from March 3 to April 2, 304 Main Street, Waterville, FMI call 207-873-3615.
LEWISTON: Maker Mondays at Lewiston Public Library, March 2, 16, April 6 and May 18, Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ages 18 and up, beginners welcome, FMI contact 207-513-3134 or lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.
GRAY: One-on-one with Community Connector, 1-3 p.m., Gray Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: Coffee Hour, Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., New Gloucester Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: Community Cafe Lunch, 11:30 a.m., New Gloucester Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: One-on-one with Community Connector, 9-11 a.m., New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
FARMINGTON: Farmington Grange will host a welcome and warming center on Wednesday mornings, twice a month beginning November 6, from 10 to 2 p.m., throughout the winter, will have soup and snacks, everyone is welcome, no fee. The Grange Hall is located at 124 Bridge Street, Farmington, FMI call Bonnie Clark at 778-1416.
FARMINGTON: Nine-ish- NA Meetings (In Person), 9:15-10:30 a.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington.
Food Addicts Meetings
FREE – Food addicts in recovery meetings: Tues Zoom and phone, Thurs phone and Sun in person. foodaddicts.org FMI call 441-8002 or 623-1924.
WATERVILLE: Central Maine Square Dance club offering beginner lessons, every Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m., George Mitchell School Dutton St., Waterville, cost is $5.00 per lesson, FMI call Bob at 447-0094.
