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 26-29 — Pittston Fair, Pittston Fairgrounds, Mast Road. www.pittstonfair.com; 207-582-1856.
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 21-27
July 26, 27, 28 — Vienna Historical Society presents humorous plays Thursday, 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 — Free summer concert featuring Sylvain’s Acadian Aces, DuFresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 207-782-7228.
July 27 — Waterville Rocks! free family-friendly outdoor summer concert series, “Girls, Guns and Glory” and “JT Lockwood Band,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Castonguay Square, Waterville; venue moves to Waterville Opera House in bad weather.
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, 6 p.m., 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. 2 — Opening reception for Cary Memorial Library annual silent auction, 5-7 p.m., Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne.
Aug. 3 — Mahoosuc Land Trust 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.
Aug. 3 — ArtWalk Gardiner, free, open to the public, 5:30-8 p.m., Water Street, Downtown Gardiner, 207-582-6600 or Helen Wright at artwalkgardiner@gmail.com.
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.-2 p.m., 207-685-9005 or 207-685-3612.
Aug. 4 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. American Legion Auxilary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
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. 5 — Uptown Cruizahs 10th annual Car Show, New Balance Factory Store, Route 26, Oxford. Registration 7:30-11 a.m.; class votes 12:30 p.m.; awards 2 p.m. Food, music; benefits local charities; Dan Tripp, 207-890-8778; Gary Allen, 207-595-2691.
Aug. 5 — Annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon (Nature Store), 7 Pond St., Rangeley, 207-864-3421 or 207-864-2771.
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. 6 — Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble performance, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, Vienna Union Hall, 6 Mountain Road, Vienna. Suggested donation $10.
Aug. 7 — Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association annual Outdoor Sporing Heritage Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., clubhouse on Old Skiway Road, features fly and spin-casting instruction, fly-tying instruction, entomology seminar, casting contests and vendors selling fishing equipment and accessories and other outdoor-related items; lunch for sale.
Aug. 8 — Rob Duquette, Maine Musician 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 — Husson professor Michael Kamorski disscusses terrorism, the first of three talks in “World in Your Library” series, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St. Free. sign up at library or call 207-864-5529.
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. 12 — Sandy River Ramblers free concert and potluck, 2-4 p.m., Salem Community United Methodist Church, 1729 Salem Road; free, donations accepted; Stan Keach 207-397-2241; Chris Bethune 207-678-2771; stanleykeach@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.
Aug. 15 — Physical therapist and dance instructor Liz Pimentel workshop, “Belly Dance Unveiled: The History, Culture and Health Benefits of Middle Eastern Dance,” 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St. Free. sign up at library or call 207-864-5529.
Aug. 17 — Waterville Rocks! free family-friendly outdoor summer concert series, “Enter the Haggis” and “Muddy Ruckus” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Castonguay Square, Waterville; venue moves to Waterville Opera House if inclement weather prevails.
WEEK OF AUG. 18-24
Aug. 18 — Rotary Club of Oxford Hills Lobster & Steak Fest, 3-6 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St. South Paris, 207-743-2285, 207-890-3122, 207-743-7836.
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.
Aug. 24, 25 — Yard sale and bottle drive benefits Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Route 202, 700 Main St., across from Hurricane’s Cafe and next to Farris Equipment, normblais39@yahoo.com, www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com, rain date Aug. 31, Sept. 1.
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.
Aug. 31 — The Don Roy Trio performance, 7 p.m., and outdoor film greats on the silver screen inside the Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-5000.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1 — Trail Town Festival, free events, games, music, exhibits and ice-cream-eating contest (free to Appalacian Trail hikers and children under 12), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Haley Pond Park, Pond Street, Rangeley, 207-864-2771.
Sept. 15 — Loon Echo Land Trust Trek Fundraising Event; 8.4-mile competitive Mountain Challenge & 6-mile non-competitive hike, Shawnee Peak Ski area, post-trek party, limited to 200 participants; www.runreg.com/TREK, www.lelt.org/programs/trek, email: trek@lelt.org, 207-647-4352.
Sept. 28 — Waterville Rocks! free family-friendly outdoor summer concert series, “Ryan Montbleau” and “Kenya Hall,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Castonguay Square, Waterville; venue moves to Waterville Opera House if weather is bad.
ONGOING
May 12-Oct 20 — Madison Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 a.m.-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 17-27 — Book and bake sale, Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533.
July 15-Aug. 15 — “Current and Coming: Elizabeth Busch Art Quilts,” Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham.
Aug. 2-11 — Cary Memorial Library annual Silent Auction; Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne; bids close Aug. 11
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.
