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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.
Regular monthly meetings can be found at the end, as can ongoing events — those that last more than two or three days.
WEEK OF FEB. 3-9
Feb. 5 — Girl Scouts Sprouting Daisies event, for girls entering kindergarten or first grade, 5:30 p.m., Martel School, 880 Lisbon St., Lewiston; 6 p.m., Spruce Mountain Primary School, 107 Gibbs Mill Road, Livermore, 888-922-4763.
Feb. 6 — Girl Scouts Sprouting Daisies event, for girls entering kindergarten or first grade, 5:30 p.m., Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, 145 Main St., Sumner, 888-922-4763.
Feb. 7 — Girl Scouts Sprouting Daisies event, for girls entering kindergarten or first grade, 5:30 p.m. Marcia Buker Elementary School, 28 High St., Richmond; 6 p.m. Mount Vernon Elementary School, 1507 North Road, Mount Vernon, , 888-922-4763.
Feb. 7 — The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine Hearts for Human Rights Fundraiser, 6-8:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport; reservations deadline Jan. 31, 207-621-3530.
Feb. 7 — Teens to Trails representatives at Maine Outdoors Coaltion Happy Hour Network Gathering, 4-6 p.m. Frontier Cafe, Brunswick. Free of charge.
Feb. 8 — Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table lecture, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
Feb. 8 — Ukuleles at the Library, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433.
Feb. 8 — Free Ski Night sponsored by Advantage Insurance, Black Mountain, Rumford, 207-364-8977.
Feb. 8-10 — Polar Blast in Eustis and Stratton: snowmobiling, game night silent auction, fireworks, breakfast, bake sale, chili contest, 207-235-6008.
Feb. 9 — Rhymetime for babies, toddlers and their grownups, 10:30-11 a.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433.
Feb. 9-11 — Pond Hockey Classic, on Messalonskee Lake, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Route 23, Sidney.
WEEK OF FEB. 10-16
Feb. 10 — Friends of Starling Hall brunch from 9 a.m.-noon Fayette Central School, 2023 Route 17. $7 adults; $5 children.
Feb. 10 — Children’s book sale and Valentine card-making project for kids Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, 207-293-2565.
Feb. 10 — Kennebec Land Trust Winter Fun Day, 1-3 p.m. Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Leeds.
Feb. 10 — Androscoggin Historical Society genealogy conference, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-784-0586.
Feb. 10 — Hallowell Down with the Crown silent auction, art by local “celebrities,” 3-5 p.m., Joyce’s Restuarant, 192 Water St.
Feb. 10 — Author talk, Julia O’Brien-Merrill, children’s author of “Charlie on the MTA, did he ever return?”, 4:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 207-237-3535.
Feb. 10 — Contradance, 6:30-7:30 p.m. family dance, 7:30-8 p.m. potluck snacks, 8-10 p.m. regular dance. $6 adults, $5 students, $15 family maximum ($2 adult, $1 child for family dance), Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, 207-491-9928.
Feb. 11 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series Samuel Howes, archivist, Maine State Archives, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385
Feb. 11 — Concerts at Jewett featuring Augusta Symphony Orchestra Ensemble, 2 p.m., Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta.
Feb. 13 — Sidney Historical Society “From the Heart with Art,” 2 p.m. Sidney Grange, 2986 Middle Road.
Feb. 13 — Girl Scouts Sprouting Daisies event, for girls entering kindergarten or first grade, 5:30 p.m., Manchester Elementary School, 17 School St., Manchester.
Feb. 13 — Family Poetry Night to honor Black History Month, 6:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, South Paris. 207-743-6994.
Feb. 14 — Lisbon Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., MTM Center, 18 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-8510.
Feb. 15 — “Kents Hill: From Farmland to Village,” adult ed course by historian Dale Potter-Clark, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Mary 1 snow date) $12.50 ($40 for all four sessions), Marancook Community and Adult Ed, Maranacook High School, Readfield, 207-685-4923 x 1065 or maranacook.maineadulted.org.
Feb. 15 — Future of Agriculture and Resource Protection zone public meeting, 6 p.m., Auburn Hall, 60 Court St., Auburn, 207-333-6601, ext. 1154.
Feb. 16-18 — Monmouth Community Players, “When Radio was King,” Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth, Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., 207-370-9566.
WEEK OF FEB. 17-23
Feb. 17 — Wilton Fish & Game Association’s 4th Annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Wilson Lake, Wilton. $5, registration 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Free ice-fishing clinic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 207-491-0780.
Feb. 17 — Ski Museum of Maine 11th annual Ski Heritage Classic fundraiser, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. memorabilia display at Sugarloaf base lodge; 4-6 p.m. reception at Sugarloaf Inn, Carrabasset Valley, 207-265-2023.
Feb. 17 — Spaghetti supper benefit dinner for Pasquale Bifulco, 4-7 p.m. Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 96 Howes Corner Road, 207-212-8960.
Feb. 17 — Valentine’s Dance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. $5 per person, table reservations call 207-696-5848 after 4 p.m.
Feb. 18 — Rangeley Skating Club and Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce “Winterpaloozah,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Haley Pond Park and Rangeley Town Park, Rangeley, 207-864-2771.
Feb. 18 — Bill Berlinghoff will speak on “The Other William Morris,” 2:30 p.m., North Dining Hall, University of Maine Farmington, 111 South St., 609-306-1002
Feb. 18 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series Cheryl Willis Patten, of Maine Old Cemetery Association and Richard Bridges, title attorney, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385.
Feb. 18 — Author talk at Albert Church Brown Memorial Library, Belgrade mystery writer Maureen Milliken will speak and sign books, 2 p.m., 37 Main St., China Village, 207-968-2926.
Feb. 18 — 20th annual Spectrum Generations Ice Fishing Derby, 2-5 p.m. weigh-in at Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. Waterville, fish can be from any legal water in the state and must be caught Feb. 18.
Feb. 20 — “On Deck” storytelling, 10:30 a.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, 207-443-1316.
Feb. 20 — Overview of Tree Growth Tax Law for woodland owners, foresters, municipal officials; no registration required, 3-4:30 p.m., Rockport Town Office. 207-441-2895 or morten.moesswilde@maine.gov.
Feb. 20 — Brunswick Town Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., 85 Union St., Council Chambers, 85 Union St., Brunswick, 207-725-6659.
Feb. 20-23 — February Vacation Day Camp for Kids, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brunswick Jr. High School, grades K-6, Parks & Recreation. Prepay, info 207-725-6656.
Feb. 21– Norway Winter Carnival sledding party, 1 p.m., Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, 207-739-2512.
Feb. 21 — Kennebec Historical Society pesentation, “The Life and Mysterious Death of Maine-Born Millionaire Sir Harry Oakes,” by David Leigh, 6:30 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, 209 Eastern Ave.
Feb. 22 — Ukuleles at the Library, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433.
Feb. 22 — Auburn Public Library Sharks4Kids, for school-age kids, free and open to the public 6 p.m., 49 Spring St., Auburn.
Feb. 23 — Babysitter’s Training Course, for ages 11-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, $40 fee, participants will get a certificate. Register 207-647-3116.
Feb. 23 — Birthday Party for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St, Brunswick, 207-729-8515.
Feb. 23 — Rhymetime for babies, toddlers and their grownups, 10:30-11 a.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433.
Feb. 23-25 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ “Yankee Doodle DIVA – Bob Hope’s USO Show comes to Rangeley,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday’ 2 p.m. Sunday. 207-864-5000.
WEEK OF FEB. 24-MARCH 2
Feb. 24 — Annual Spaghetti Supper for the benefit of the Vassalboro Ministry Association Fuel Fund 4:30-6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 814 Main St. (Route 32), Vassalboro. 207-873-1342.
Feb. 24 — Wine and cheese reception for artist Joe Gambino, 4:30-6 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley.
Feb. 24 — First Congregational Church bean supper, 5 p.m. Route 115, Gray. Adults $8; under 12 $4, 207-657-4279 or 207-657-3279 on day of supper.
Feb. 25 — Phillips Community Church Congregational annual meeting 12:30 p.m. pot luck, followed by business meeting. All are welcome. Phillips Community House, 31 Main St. 207-491-9986.
Feb. 25 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series Nancy Milliken Mason, DNA research consultant, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385.
Feb. 26 — “The Day Readfield Corner Burned,” by historian Dale Potter-Clark, free and open to the public, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Senior Cafe, Maranacook Middle School, Readfield, 207-685-4923 x1065.
Feb. 27 — Paint Party FUNdraiser for Leavitt Area High School’s Project Graduation, 6 p.m., Mixers Nightclub & Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road. Sabattus, to register mangos15fitz@yahoo.com, 207-212-3235, 207-576-6572, 207-713-8203 or 207-240-3785.
Feb. 27 — Brunswick Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 85 Union St., Brunswick, 207-725-6659..
Feb. 27 – “On Deck” storytelling, 10:30 a.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, 207-443-1316.
Feb. 28 — Essentials of College Planning and Finanial Aid, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., (pre-register 1-800-281-3703), 207-872-5433.
WEEK OF MARCH 3-9
March 3 — Pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit Paris Public Library, 5-7 p.m, First Congregational Church of South Paris, 17 East Main St, South Paris, 207-743-6994.
March 4 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series Carol P. McCoy, Ph.D., president Maine Genealogical Society, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385.
March 6 — Ski Museum of Maine Legends of Maine Ski Race for skiers 50-plus, 9 a.m.-noon registration, Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry. www.skimuseumofmaine.org. Race entry is $40 or $35 if pre-registered. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Ski Museum of Maine.
March 7 — Upta Camp multi-media program, 6-8 p.m. Gardiner Area High School. Registration $12. 207-582-3774.
WEEK OF MARCH 10-16
March 11 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series Dana Murch, author, “From Water to War — A Murch Family History, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385.
WEEK OF MARCH 17-23
March 18 — Fort Western Living History Museum lecture series, Paul Lessard, who will show how his family lineage is connected to Fort Western, 2 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 16 Cony St.. Augusta. $5 donation suggested for nonmembers. 207-626-2385.
March 21 — Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner, Silver Spur restaurant, 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, 5:30 p.m. social, 207-743-2281.
MARCH 23 — Fill the Plate Breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of SeniorsPlus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn, $20 per person ($25 at door); available at www.seniorsplus.org or 207-795-4010.
WEEK OF MARCH 24-30
March 25 — DaPonte String Quartet 3 p.m. Unitarian Church, 15 Plesant St., Brunswick, for ticket information www.DaPonte.org or 207-529-4555. Tickets also available at Sherman’s Books Damariscotta, Camden and Boothbay Harbor; Longfellow Books, Portland; Gulf of Maine Books, Brunswick.
WEEK OF MARCH 31-APRIL 6
March 31 — Leavitt Area Project Graduation auction, Leavitt Area High School.
APRIL
April 5-8 — “Kiss Me, Kate,” Lakes Region High School spring musicial 7 p.m. April 5-7, 2 p.m. April 7, 8 Lake Region High School Auditorium, advance tickets $8 students and 65-plus ($10 door); $10 adults ($12 door); $20 families with children. Tickets will be available at Aubuchon Hardware in Naples, Bridgton Books, Casco Village Variety, Crawford Law Office in Raymond and the LRHS office.
April 6 — Bow Ties & Bean Boots Fundraiser for Teens To Trails, 6-9:30 p.m. O’Maine Studiios, Portland. visit www.teenstotrails.org.
MAY
May 20-26 — 2018 Diamond Tours bus trip to Ark Encounter plus more. $695 per person/dbl. occupancy. For more information www.grouptrips.com/mainetravelers or 207-446-0131.
ONGOING
Feb. 7-March 14 — Living Well with Chronic Pain, 8:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays, SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road.
Feb. 8-14 — Make your own valentine workshops, free and open to the public 3-5 p.m. (10 a.m.-noon Feb. 10; no session Feb. 11), Education Resource Center, Education Center, corner of High and Lincoln streets. 207-778‐7150.
Feb. 9-March 16 — Living Well with Diabetes, 1-3 p.m., Fridays, SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road.
Feb. 13-23 — Cabin Fevah Relevah book and bake sale, Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., 207-465-7533.
March 12-April 16 — Living Well for Better Health, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mondays, Harper Conference Room, Ripley Building, Stephen’s Memorial, 181 Main St., Norway.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
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.
BRIDGTON
Lakes Region Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987.
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.
