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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 APRIL 7-13
April 8 — Pause for Pets Craft & Vendor Fair, benefits Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston.
April 8 — Maine Area Alopecia Areata Support Group meeting, 12:30-2 p.m, Basics Fitness Center, 380 Western Ave., South Portland, 207-415-8375.
April 8 — Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta, Team Scrabble Tournament, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, Augusta, 207-626-3440.
April 8 — Right to Life speaker Teresa McCann-Tumidajski, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm St., Mechanic Falls, 207-739-9642.
April 8 — State Street Traditional Jazz Band performance, 2 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, 207-621-3551.
April 8 — Universalist Unitarian Community Church fundraiser 20th Century Folk Music for Voice and Guitar with Joelle Morris and Timothy Burris, 4 p.m. 69 Winthrop St., 207-622-3232.
April 9 — Restorative Community Training workshop, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. free of charge, includes drinks and healthy meal, 207-739-6222.
April 10 — Maine Adult Education State House Day, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Hall of Flags, 207-564-3630.
April 10 — Seashore Trolley Museum presentation “The Portland-Lewiston Interurban: 1910-1933,” noon at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Callahan Hall, free, open to the public, 207-513-3135.
April 11 — UMaine Cooperative Extension vegetable gardening workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Town Office, 158 Weld Road.
April 12 — L-A Metro Chamber Business Before Hours, 7-9 a.m., free of charge, House of Bacon, 34 Court St., Auburn, 207-783-2249.
April 12 — Author Bruce Coffin, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727 or www.topshamlibrary.org.
WEEK OF APRIL 14-20
April 14 — Gendron Franco Center one-day maple sugar trip to Lac Megantic, Quebec, 6:15 a.m. continental breakfast, bus leaves at 6:45, returns 7 p.m. ticket prices, info 207-783-1585, or email boxoffice@francocenter.org.
April 14 — Leeds Volunteer Fire Department French toast and pancake breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Leeds Fire Station, Ridge Road, Route 106.
April 14 — Loon Echo Land Trust Volunteer Trail Work Day, Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton.
April 14 — Second Congregational Church UCC estate sale fundraiser, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Country Club Lane, 207-743-2290.
April 14 — Spring Gardening Seminar, 9 a.m.-noon, Turner Public Library Community Room, Leavitt Institute Building, 11 Turner Center Road, Turner, 207-225-2030.
April 14 — Brunch to honor Vietnam-era U.S. veterans, 10 a.m.-noon, upstairs at the American Legion hall, 138 High St. Veterans on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975 are eligible. Email melanieMaineDAR@gmail.com.
April 14 — Texas Hold’em Tournament, 1-5:30 p.m. Oxford American Legion Post 112 hall, 169 King St, Oxford, 207-595-4200.
April 14 — Family contra dance, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington; partner is not required, dances will be taught, 207-491-9928.
April 14 — Brownfield Lions Club country western, 21 and older, BYOB dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Brownfield Lions Den, 701 Pequawket Trail, Routes 5 and 113, Brownfield, 207-935-2681.
April 15 — Ancient York Lodge 155 public pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Masonic Hall, 5 Oak St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-2567.
April 15 — Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, “No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank’s Story,” film and discussion, 1-4 p.m. Michael Klahr Center, UMA, 46 University Drive, www.hhrcmaine.org or 207-621-3531.
April 17 — “Dragonflies and damselflies,” presented by UMF professor Rob Butler, Mt. Blue Area Garden Club, 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, 207-778-4158.
April 18 — UMaine Cooperative Extension vegetable gardening workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Public Library, 37 Library Road, New Sharon.
April 18 — “Going Zero Waste: Practical Tips to Reduce Your Household Trash,” 6:30 p.m., free and open to the public, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
April 18 — “A Day in the Life of an Ocean Swimmer,” 7 p.m., McLaughlin Auditorium, Gould Academy, 39 Church St., Bethel
April 19 — SeniorsPlus mini expo, 8 a.m.-noon, free and open to the public, continental breakfast, no registration required, Kingfield Elementary School, snow date April 20, 800-427-1241.
April 19 — L-A Metro Chamber Breakfast for Dinner, guest speaker Alan Hahnel, president of Hahnel Bros. Co., on “Working the Workforce: Challenges and Solutions to Finding Employees,” 5 p.m. Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn. $20 members; $30 non-members, www.LAMetroChamber.com to register, 207-783-2249.
April 20 — Reading by medium Gloria Warner fundraising for Turner July 3 fireworks, 6 p.m. at Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 207-212-8960.
WEEK OF APRIL 21-27
April 21 — Healthy Kids Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union St., Augusta, 207-622-9622.
April 21 — Kennebec Land Trust Amphibian Field Walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield. Dress for muddy, wet conditions — waterproof boots are recommended, 207-377-2848.
April 21 –Best Dog on Earth Day, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fun Walk/Run, drawings, prizes, 207-864-5571.
April 21 — Genealogy writing workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, maineroots.org.
April 21 — Fish march and Cobbossee Stream cleanup sponsored by Upstream, 10 a.m.-noon, Bridge Street downtown, 207-582-0213 or rtwood1@ymail.com.
April 21 — Author Douglas Rooks, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
April 21 — Earth Day mask-making, parade, noon-3 p.m., beginning at Waterville Public Library, 207-509-3484 or serena@watervillecreates.org.
April 21 — Piano series recital by Roberto Plano, 7 p.m. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, 207-783-1585 www.francocenter.org
April 22 — ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & Egg Hunt, 2-4 p.m. Hart to Hart Farm, 16 Duck Pond Lane, Albion. Free, but attendees should bring “baby shower gift” for Humane Society Waterville Area.
April 23 — “Lessons from Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center — A Citizen’s Guide to Helping the Birds of Maine,” 6:30 p.m., Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., 207-474-9072.
April 26 — General Federation of Women’s Clubs and GFWC of Livermore Falls 128 years celebration, 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 60 Church St., Livermore Falls.
April 26 — Poetry writing workshop with Cate Marvin, 4-6 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., Waterville, registration required, along with guidelines for original poem, poetry-workshop-with-cate-marvin.eventbrite.com, 207-872-543, librarian@watervillelibrary.org.
WEEK OF APRIL 28-MAY 4
April 28 — Kennebec Land Trust Vernal Pools Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Gott Pasture Preserve, Wayne, Dress for muddy, wet conditions — waterproof boots are recommended, 207-377-2848.
April 28 — Auction for Action supports Rural Community Action Ministry’s hunger and homeless prevention services, doors open 4:30 p.m.; auction 6 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 96 Howes Corner Road, Route 219, North Turner, 207-524-5095.
April 28 — Public bean and casserole supper, First Congregational Church of Gray, 5 p.m. 11 Yarmouth Road, Gray, 207- 657-4279; on day of supper, 207-657-3279.
April 28 — St. John’s Catholic School, Brunswick, annual fundraiser and auction, 5:30-9 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, 207-0725-5507.
April 28 — Family-friendly contra dance, 6-8 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, Otisfield; partners and skill not required, 207-627-4458.
April 28 — Author and cider-maker David Buchanan, 7 p.m., Eureka Center, 606 Royalsborough Road, Durham, age 21 and older, reservations required, space limited, 207-353-5215.
April 28 — Amvet’s Summer Kick-Off dance 8 p.m.-midnight Amvet’s hall, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Durham.
April 29 — Kennebec Land Trust and Maine Woodland Owners walk in the woods, 1-3 p.m., Chesterville, 207- 377-2848.
April 29 — Maine State Grange annual Variety Show, 3 p.m. Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St. Admission is $6. 207-998-2586, or email Granger04071@aol.com.
April 30 — Lithgow Public Library Open Mic Poetry Night, free and open to public, 6:30 p.m., 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415.
May 3 — Paint Night at Amvet’s Hall, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Durham, 6 p.m.
WEEK OF MAY 5-11
May 5 — Lake Region Knights of Columbus Assembly Chili/Chowder Challenge, $7 admission, 5-6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windham. 207-595-8775.
May 11 — St. John Catholic School golf tourney, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,t WWW.SJCSBME.ORG 207-725-5507, direct link to buy tickets: www.saint-johns-brunswick.pvt.k12.me.us/event/st-johns-annual-golf-tournament.
May 11 — Downtown Spring Festival, 2-5 p.m., Main Street, Norway, 207-739-2512.
WEEK OF MAY 12-18
May 12 — Annual Remembering Tom Rowe concert, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461 or uuconcerts.org.
WEEK OF MAY 19-25
May 19 — Luck of the Draw, Madison VFW Post 7865, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., drawing noon.
May 19 — Bowdowin community celebration, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Bowdoin Central School. Angela Wheeler, wheelera@link75.org, 207-666-5779.
May 19-20 — Maine Mountain Quilters group quilt show, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Grange No. 12, 124 Bridge St., Farmington, 207-645-2295.
May 20 — Durham Historic District Commission unveils catalog of town’s historic homes, 2 p.m., Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road, 207-353-5215.
May 20 –Performance by classical pianist Chiharu Naruse, 2 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, 207-621-3551.
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.
May 24 — General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Livermore Falls, 45 Brookside Ave., Livermore Falls ggeh@roadrunner.com
WEEK OF MAY 26-JUNE 1
May 28 — Smith-Wiley American Legion Post 4 Memorial Day parade, 10 a.m. Gardiner Armory, Brunswick Avenue, to Gardiner Common, light lunch at the post, 46 Griffin St., community invited, 207-582-9868.
ONGOING
March-April, Peggy Bishop art quilts exhibit, Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 207-237-3535
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.
April 2- June 4 — Western Mountains Baptist Church 10-week video curriculum on biblical and modern perspectives impacting Israel. 6:30 p.m. weekly, free of charge, open to the public, sponsored by Christians United for Israel. 207-265-2557 or pastorwmbc@gmail.com.
April 6-15 — “The Producers the Musical,” April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m., April 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., at Waterville Opera House, Waterville City Hall, 1 Common St., Waterville, 207-873-7000.
April 6, 7, 12-14 (7:30 p.m); April 8, 15 (2 p.m.), L-A Community Little Theater production of “Urinetown,” 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207-783-0958.
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.
VFW Post 1603, second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. 588 Minot Ave., 207-783-2561.
AUGUSTA
Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6-8:30 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.
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.
GARDINER
Gardiner Lions “Community Markets” with vendors, crafters, exhibitors and services, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., last Saturday of the month, at the clubhouse, 25 Lions Ave., Gardiner.
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.
