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.
To list Fourth of July fireworks or parade, 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.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADES, FIREWORKS
July 1
MOUNT VERNON — Fireworks 9 p.m. from 8 Belgrade Road
July 3
BRIDGTON — Fireworks 9 p.m. from athletic field on Frances Bell Drive
JAY — Tri-Town parade begins at 5 p.m. at Memco, 102 Main St., Jay, and ends by Ware-Butler, 33 Depot St., Livermore Falls. 207-897-6785.
POLAND — Fireworks 9 p.m. from Poland Spring Resort.
TURNER — Fireworks will be held at Ricker Hill Orchards, events begin at 4 p.m., fireworks after dark. 295 Buckfield Road.
July 4
AUGUSTA — Parade, 4 p.m. State House, down State Street to Water Street to Fort Western.
BATH — Parade, 10 a.m. downtown; fireworks 9:15 p.m. over the Kennebec River.
BELGRADE — Parade 4 p.m., Main Street, Belgrade Lakes village; fireworks 9:15 p.m. over Long Pond.
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Fireworks 9 p.m. from the airport.
RANGELEY — Fireworks 9:30 p.m. from the town park.
WINTHROP — Fireworks, dusk, Norcross Point.
WEEK OF JUNE 23-29
June 24 — First Universalist Church hosts Relative Pitch, 10 a.m., Turner Center.
June 24 — Acoustic open mic, 5-8 p.m. at East Madison Grange, Madison. 207-716-6441.
June 25 — Book discussion, “Weathering Shame,” by Kevin Mannix and Linda Rota, 5:30-7 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Onsite childcare available by emailing number, age of children to Jana.Richards@opportunityalliance.org.
June 25 — Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table lecture, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-725-5242.
June 26 — Restorative Community Training, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St., Norway, 207-739-6222.
June 26 — First Parish Church of Brunswick annual strawberry festival, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Gazebo on the mall, Brunswick.
June 27 — Youth Ensemble of New England, 7 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley. Free, donations accepted.
June 28 — Raymond Arts Alliance Open Mic Night for performers of all levels, 6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond.
June 29 — “Summer Fun Music Concert,” 7-9 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 3022 West River Road, Sidney, 207-546-3746.
June 29, 30 — Chesterville Grange yard sale, Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 664 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
June 29, 30 — UU Theater and Community Little Theatre present “American Dreams: Immigration Stories,” Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207-783-0958.
WEEK OF JUNE 30-JULY 6
June 30 — Kingfield POPS, Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Adam Ezra, Gypsy Tailwind, fireworks; 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, Kennedy Farm, Route 142 (Depot Street), Kingfield www.kingfieldpops.com, Kingfield POPS on Facebook, info@kingfieldpops.com or 207-265-7677.
June 30, July 1 — New Hope Baptist Church “Once Upon a Starry Night” performance, free admission, 6 p.m., 268 Perham St., Farmington, 207-778-9696.
July 1 — 11th annual Stars & Stripes concert, 4 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley. Free. 207-864-3381.
July 3 — Annual doll carriage parade starting on Rangeley Inn lawn, 2443 Main St; registration 9-9:30 a.m.; judging ends at 9:45 a.m.; parade at 10 a.m., 207-864-5798.
July 4 — Turner Center First Universalist Church inside yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, coffee and doughnuts on the lawn; vespers with pianist Annie Voorhees 9-10 a.m.
July 4 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library used book sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Belgrade Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Route 27, 207-649-4238.
July 6 — Author Virginia MacGregor, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Public Library, call 207-864-5529 or stop by to sign up for free ticket.
July 6 — First Friday Reception Western Maine Art Group continues summer season, 5-7 p.m., July featured artist Connie Ladd-McVey of Auburn, westernmaineartgroup.org, Main Street Gallery on Facebook
July 6 — Tumbledown concert, 7 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., Phillips, 207-639-2630.
WEEK OF JULY 7-13
July 7 — Bethel Art Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. town common.
July 7 — Canton Historical Society open house, 2 p.m. 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
July 7 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667.
July 10 — Linda Snow McLoon on portrait of Googins family through their letters, Sidney Historical Society, 2 p.m. Sidney Grange Hall, 2986 Middle Road. Free and open to the public.
July 11 — Former game warden Daren Worcester author talk at Rangeley Public Library, 6 p.m., free, ticket required, call 207-864-5529.
July 12-14 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library annual used book sale 2-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-743-5309.
WEEK OF JULY 14-20
July 14 — Friends of Belgrade Public Library 5k, 8 a.m. Belgrade Central School, first 250 people to register before July 5 get T-shirt. Pre-registration is $15; race day $20. www.belgrade.lib.me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, www.RunReg.com; 207-465-3524 or belgradehouse@roadrunner.com with questions or to volunteer.
July 14 — The story of the Barker family, 1:30 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum of the Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge 207-625-4762
July 15, 16 — Franklin Community Health Network Healthcare Golf Classic, Sugarloaf Golf Club, 207-779-2750.
July 17 — Farming with Horses, by Peter Hagerty, (rescheduled from earlier date) 6 p.m. Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge, off Route 117, free, light refreshments. 207-625-4762.
WEEK OF JULY 21-27
July 21 — Paris 40th annual Founder’s Day, supports Hamlin Library and Museum, features Bahre Collection of classic cars, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Paris Hill Green, rain or shine.
July 24 — Morse Library “River Talk” book discussion, 6 p.m. Copies of the book available at the library. Free and open to the public.
July 27, 28 — Maine Forestry Museum Annual Logging Festival, 21 Stratton Road, Dallas Plantation, 207-864-3939, Facebook and rlrlm.org.
WEEK OF JULY 28-AUG. 3
July 28 – Edward Little High School Class of 1978 reunion, 6-11 p.m., Green Meadows, Gray. Facebook page: Edward Little Class of 1978; edwardlittle1978@yahoo.com; Lou Ann 207-649-1793 Pat 207-713-8247 or Laurie 207-740-5909.
WEEK OF AUG. 4-10
Aug. 4 — Monmouth Academy Alumni Day, 10 a.m.; tours of old building begin at 10:30 a.m., Christine.hayden3@gmail.com to reserve space.
Aug. 4 — Indoor yard sale, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, 12 Church St., South Paris, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 207- 739-9530.
Aug. 4 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667.
Aug. 4, 5 — Oak Grove Healing Arts Presentation 2018, benefits Oak Grove Chapel, U.S. Route 201, Vassalboro, call Catherine 207-205-8165 or email lccathyann@rocketmail.com.
Aug. 8 — American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School Street, Lisbon Falls.
Aug. 9-11 — Paris Hill Music Festival, First Baptist Church, 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, times vary by day, 207-754-7970, or mbcaffey@gmail.com.
WEEK OF AUG. 11-17
Aug. 9-11 — Paris Hill Music Festival, First Baptist Church, 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, times vary by day, 207-754-7970, or mbcaffey@gmail.com.
Aug. 11 — 2018 Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free and open to the public, Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland. mainewoodcarvers.com.
Aug. 14 — Morse Library “Settled in the Wild” book discussion, 6 p.m. Copies of the book available at the library. Free and open to the public.
ONGOING
May 12-Oct 20 — Madison Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, behind Main St. Park, downtown Madison.
May 30-June 30 — Common Street Arts, “Prints at the Scale of People,” exhibition of printmaking exploring oversized examples of the medium, 93 Main St, Waterville; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 207-872-2787.
June 2-Sept. 30 — Phillips Farmers Market, American Legion building, Depot Street., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 8-Aug. 26 — Shiretown Bookers summer exhibition, “Extravaganza!: Extravagant Books from Members’ Collections,” Mantor Library, 116 South St.
June 23-Aug. 25 — Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine weekly kayaking wellness program; beginner’s sessions 9-11 a.m. June 23, 30; program begins 9-11 a.m. July 21, public boat launch, crcofwm.org, 207-890-0329.
June 27-Aug. 22, Lewiston Police Department free outdoors movies, beginning at 6 p.m. with games, free popcorn and water, movies begin at dusk. June 27, Simard Payne Park; July 11, Pathway New Vineyard Church; July 25, Drouin Field (next to the Colisee); Aug. 7, Lewiston Middle School Field (National Night Out) and Aug. 22, Pettingill School Park.
June 29-July 1, July 6-8, “Annie,” RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. rangeleyarts.org.
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
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.
Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St.
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/Augusta Lions Community Market, with vendors, crafters, exhibitors and fix-it 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.
