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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.
Ongoing events — those that last more than three days — and regular monthly meetings can be found at the end.
TOWN, COUNTY FAIRS
July 27-29 — Oakfest, downtown Oakland; www.oakfestmaine.com, 207-465-7357.
Aug. 1-4 — Momnouth Fair, Monmouth. www.monmouthfair.com.
Aug. 3-5 — Andover Olde Home Days, Andover. Facebook andoveroldehomedays.
Aug. 11 — Gray Blueberry Festival, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 24 Main St., Gray. Facebook.com/GrayBlueberryFestival/
WEEK OF JULY 14-20
July 18 — Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn, informational program, 4-7 p.m., for students interested in attending the college this fall, 207-755-5100.
July 18 — Brad Cook on reuniting kids with the outdoors, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529.
July 18 — Author Thomas Jamrog on hiking the Continental Divide Trail, 6:30 p.m., Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St. 207-465-7533.
July 19 — Glasface Ledges hike, sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust and Androscoggin River Watershed Council, 9 a.m. Hastings Landing boat launch, Rumford Center. 1.4-mile roundtrip, challenging hike.
July 19 — Maine State Museum “Uptah Camp” presentation, 7 p.m., hosted by Belgrade Lakes Historical Society, Maine Lakes Resource Center, 137 Main St., Belgrade Lakes. Free, donations accepted for Belgrade Historical Society 1814 Meeting House campaign. belgradehistoricalsociety.org
WEEK OF JULY 21-27
July 21 — Smithfield Maine Historical Society pancake breakfast, 7-9:30 a.m., Smithfield Baptist Church, 25 Lake View Drive, Smithfield.
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 21 — Local authors Maureen Milliken, Earl Smith and Kate Cone will sell and sign books, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Day’s Store 60th Birthday Party, Day’s Store, 182 Main St., Belgrade Lakes; event also includes food, music, and more, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
July 21 — Battle for Breast Cancer field hockey tournament, featuring nine high school and four junior high teams, benefits Frankly Health’s Martha Webber Breast Care Center, 2-8 p.m., Thomas College, Waterville, 207-779-2555.
July 21 — Benefit potluck supper for Joel Bennett, dialysis and cancer patient, 5:30-7 p.m., Hartford Town Hall, 1196 Main St.(Route 219), Hartford, 207-597-2270 or 207-388-2092.
July 21 — Free Music in the Park concert, 6-8 p.m., French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, across from Spruce Mountain Middle School, Jay, 207-897-6785.
July 22 — Maine Open Farm Day, for times and participating farms, click here.
July 22 — Artist reception for Elizabeth Busch, art qulits, 2-5 p.m. Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham.
July 22 — Travis Pinkham in concert, Gospel music, 6 p.m., Dixfield Common Baptist Church, 2 Chapel Road, Dixfield.
July 23 — Maine Highland Fiddlers, hosted by Poland Spring Preservation Society, 6:30 p.m. Gazebo at Poland Spring Resort [All Soul’s Chapel if it rains], free and open to the public, 207-998-4142 or contact@polandspringmuseums.org.
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 24 — Music for Mavis at the gazebo featuring Bel Sole, 6:30 p.m., Route 117 and Lower Street, Turner.
July 24 — Stories from the Metroplex, community story time, 7 p.m, sponsored by Mount Vernon Community Center and Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, community center in Mount Vernon, 207-293-2157, 207-293-4082, 207-293-2565.
July 25 — Christmas in July at The Norlands, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 290 Norlands Road, Livermore, 207-897-4366.
July 25 — Northern Stars Planetarium Services special presentation on bird migration, 7 p.m., at Prescott Hall, L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley campus, 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-238-4250 to reserve a seat.
July 26 — Kennebec Land Trust Outing Club sunset hike and yoga class, 5:30 p.m., Andrews Parcel at Parker Pond Headland Preserve, Fayette, to reserve an get information about fee, 207-377-2848.
July 26 — Raymond Arts monthly open mic night for performers of all levels, 6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond.
July 26, 27, 28 — Vienna Historical Society presents humorous plays Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna.
July 27 — AARP Safe Driving course, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., bring a sack lunch; $15 for AARP; $20 for non-members; registration by July 20 suggested, call 207-647-3116.
July 27 — Opening reception for “Space, Time and Place” ceramics show with artists Carolyn Judson, Nan Moran, Cathy Bloom, Betsy Fear, 5-7 p.m. free, open to public, Chocolate Church, 804 Washington St., Bath.
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.
July 28 — ShineOn Oakland Day, part of Oakfest; ShineOnCass Foundation will hold cereal drive, rock painting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pleasant Street, Oakland. 207-314-6996 or email shineooncass@gmail.com.
July 28, 29 — Summer Antiques Show, free admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville; food, raffle, more. Free parking, handicapped accessible, for information or to exhibit: Deborah J. Stufflebeam, show manager, 207-877-0250, 207-522-1977, info@hathawaymillantiques.com or visit www.hathawaymillantiques.com.
July 30 — Mr. Harley & the Strollers family music event, 5-7 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.
July 30 — Free family magic show with Maine magician Carroll Chapman, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 29 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640 ext.3.
July 31 — “Music for Mavis” at the gazebo featuring “Earth and Wood,” 6:30 p.m., Route 117 and Lower Street, Turner.
Aug. 1 — Leavitt Institute Class of 1963 55th reunion, Riverbend Campground, 1540 Route 106, Leeds, 207-377-2848.
Aug. 1 — Bill Berlinghoff, Mia Boynton sing folk songs, Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St, Rangeley, to reserve a spot, 207-864-5529.
Aug. 2 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 38th annual “Art in August” open air art show, evening of classical music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oquossoc Village/Oquossoc Park; 7p.m., Westerhoff Family Foundation Concert, Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, www.rangeleyarts.org.
Aug. 2 — Lovell UCC summer fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the church, Route 5, Center Lovell.
Aug. 3 — Mahoosuc Land Trust’s annual Whitecap Gourmet hike, 9 a.m. at trailhead in Andover. www.mahoosuc.org or call 207-824-3806.
Aug 3. — Poetry reading, 1-1:45 p.m; workshop 2-4 p.m., “Place in Poetry: How Where We Live Inhabits Us,” Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St, Rangeley, to reserve a spot, 207-864-5529.
WEEK OF AUG. 4-10
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 — 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 — Lobster roll lunch, bake and book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., including a 5K walk/run beginning at the elementary school, 48 Pond Road, Cary Memorial Library, 7 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne; library open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 207-685-9005 or 207-685-3612.
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. 6 – Annegret Baier presents West African Rhythms and Songs, 6-7 p.m., Auburn Public Library, all-ages show, free and open to public.
Aug. 8 — Rob Duquette, Maine Musici will be held at the Auburn Public Library, 11 a.m. 207-333-6640 ext. 3.
Aug. 8 — American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School Street, Lisbon Falls.
Aug. 8 — Turner Public Library annual meeting, 7 p.m., (social 6:30 p.m.), open to public, Leavitt Institute, 98 Matthews Way, 770-402-8519.
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. 10 — Wine and cheese soiree, 5-7 p.m., Readfield Historical Society building, 754 Main St., Readfield, 207-377-2299 or 207-441-9184.
WEEK OF AUG. 11-17
Aug. 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. 11 — Walking tour of Readfield Depot Village, led by Dale Potter-Clark, 10 a.m., 754 Main St., Readfield, 207-377-2299 or 207-441-9184.
Aug. 11 — Local artists at Phillips Area Community Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., fee and open to the public; reception, followed by Ruth Hill performance, 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m., $15, www.phillipspacc.org, www.ruthhillmusic.com or 207-639-2630.
Aug. 11 — Aztec Two-Step and Friends, 7 p.m. Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna; viennamaine.org, click the link for the Vienna Union Hall, then websitelink; 207-203-2674, viennaunionhall@gmail.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.
WEEK OF AUG. 18-24
Aug. 23 — Husband and wife team author Paul Doiron and poet Kristen Lindquist, 6:30 p.m., Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, 207-225-2030.
Aug. 23 — Vocal Solution choral group, 7-8 p.m., free but tickets required, available at info desk starting Monday, July 30; 207-743-5309, www.norway.lib.me.us.
WEEK OF AUG. 25-31
Aug. 25 — Casco Village Church United Church of Christ traditional Maine Saturday night bean supper, 5-6 p.m., 942 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco, 207-627-4282.
Aug. 26 — “Wrap Their Arms Around the Children,” back to school items for kids, free for children pre-K to 12th grade, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. Mike Michaud, 207-441-2838; Lina Michaud, 207-485-4710.
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.
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. 21 Family-friendly movies, Saturday nights, beginning at dusk. Benton Fun Park, 269 Neck Road.
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 26-Aug. 21 — Mystery for Hire performs “Lights! Camera! Mystery!” weekly, 8 p.m. Tuesdays (Thursday, July 5) polandspringresort.com, 207-998-4351.
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.
July 13-22 Maine International Film Festival, Waterville. www.MIFF.org
July 15-Aug. 15 — “Current and Coming: Elizabeth Busch Art Quilts,” Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham.
July 17-27 — Book and bake sale, Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533.
Aug. 5-8 — MIFF in the Mountains, eight films from the Maine International Film Festival, 5 and 8 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater www.rangeleyarts.org.
Aug. 5-26 — East Wilton Union Church free Gospel concerts; Aug. 5, Gospel singer Dave Mumford; Aug. 12, family Gospel group Kindred Hearts; Aug. 19, family Gospel group The Hyssongs; Aug. 26, Gospel singer Tedd Fish. Free-will offering, light refreshments, public. 207-578-0687.
Aug. 10-19 — “Young Frankenstien” at Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Academy Street, Auburn; 8 p.m. Aug. 10, 11, 16, 17, 18; 2 p.m. on Aug. 12, 19. ww.laclt.com.
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.
