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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.
WEEK OF SEPT. 8-14
Sept. 13 — Second annual Central Maine Jeep Owners show, parking lot, Faith Evangelical Free Church, 250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, registration 8-10 a.m., show 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 13 — SCORE Augusta “10 Steps to Building Social Media Visibility,” free, 9:30 a.m-noon, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, 297 Bath Road. Register at visit augustame.score.org.
Sept. 13 — Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA lunch, noon, Governors Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. Lewiston. Bob Sawyer, 207-657-4909.
Sept. 13 — The Taste Maine’s Future Showcase Dinner-The Future of Grain, 6-8 p.m., Bigelow Brewing Co., 473 Bigelow Hill Road. To register www.tastemaine.com/events.
Sept. 13 — Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table discussion, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.
Sept. 14 — Reception for September-October featured photographer Danielle London, 4:30-6 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library.
Sept. 14, 15 — Juried photography exhibit, Rangeley Friends of the Arts, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Rangeley Inn and Tavern, Rangeley, 207-864-5000.
WEEK OF SEPT. 15-21
Sept. 15 — Mahoosuc Land Trust Old Speck Mountain summit hike, meet at trailhead, Route 26, 12 miles north of the U.S. Route 2 intersection, 7:45 a.m. 7.6 mile round-trip effort with 2,730 feet elevation gain, www.mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806.
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. 15 — Nature kayak paddle, hosted by Stephens Memorial Hospital, Western Foothills Land Trust, 10:30 a.m. Howe Hill Road boat launch, Greenwood, free, registration required, www.wmh.coursestorm.com, 207-744-6032.
Sept. 15 — Brownfield Lions Club fundraising country-western dance, for ages 21-up, 8 p.m.-midnight, Lions Den, Routes 5 & 113, Brownfield; music by Linwood Cash & The Ridge Riders, $15 per person; 207-256-4364, 207-935-2681.
Sept. 16 — Teen fiddlers Owen Kennedy, Josh White, 3 p.m. Winthrop United Methodist Church 58 Main St.; suggested $5 donation/$15 family, www.fiddlerokennedy.com.
Sept. 19 –SCORE Roundtable: The Business Plan, 7:45-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., free, open to public, registration required, visit oxfordhills.score.org.
Sept. 19 — SCORE Oxford Hills, “10 Steps to Building Social Media Visibility,” free, 9:30 a.m-noon, Norway Town Office, register at oxfordhills.score.org.
Sept. 19 — Maine in World War I, Kennebec Historical Society Presentation, 6:30 p.m., South Parish Church, 9 Church St., Augusta; free, open to the public, preceded by 4:30 p.m. historical society potluck, 6 p.m. annual meeting, election of officers.
Sept. 19 — Mahoosuc Land Trust “Day in the Life,” with speaker Peter Stowell on “A Day in the Life of our Native American Ancestors.,” 7 p.m. Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium, www.mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806.
Sept.20 — Belgrade Historical Society program on “The Life and Mysterious Death of Maine-born Millionaire Sir Harry Oakes,” 7 p.m., Maine Lakes Resource Center, 137 Main St., Belgrade, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org
Sept. 21 — Illusionist/magician Chris Lengyel, 7 p.m., The Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave., Topsham, benefit for the Orion, www.orionperformingartscenter.org, lloydj@link75.org, 207-729-2950 ext 7.
WEEK OF SEPT. 22-28
Sept. 22 — Annual Harvest Day and Barn Sale, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263, 207-388-2667.
Sept. 22 — Kids’ Day promoting health, safety, environmental awareness, noon-3 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, 207-777-3333.
Sept. 22 — Maine mystery writer Paul Doiron, 3 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library.
Sept. 24 — Pat Cannon performs at Raymond Arts Alliance Community Sing, 6-8 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. $2 suggested donation.
Sept. 25 — Franklin County gubernatorial forum, 7-9 a.m. Bass Room, Franklin Memorial Hospital. Register at 207-778-4215 or info@franklincountymaine.org.
Sept. 25 — Author Douglas Rooks “Rise, Decline and Renewal,” 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, 207-377-8673.
Sept. 26 — “Cybersecurity for Small Business: Risks, Responsibilities and Resources.” 6-8 p.m. Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. Sponsored by SCORE Oxford Hills, free, but register oxfordhills.score.org or ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org.
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.
Sept. 28, 29 — Somerset Samplers Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road.
Sept. 28-30 — Topsham Public Library annual book sale; Friday Friends Members Only night, 5-7 p.m.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; $5 brown bag sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 15 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-725-1727, visit www.topshamlibrary.org, www.friendstopshamlibrary.org.
WEEK OF SEPT. 29-OCT. 5
Sept. 29 — Central Maine Ladies Retreat, guest speaker Carol Kent, 8 a.m., Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road, Waterville, $15, Sept. 26 deadline to register, 207-872-7021, www.kvbc.org or church Facebook page.
Sept. 29 — Model Train and Rail Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, Phillips, free (admission charged for train rides), 207-639-2630.
Sept. 29 — Maine Forestry Museum Apple Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-3939.
Sept. 29 — Family friendly community contra dance, free/donations accepted, 6-8 p.m. Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Route 121; singles, new dancers welcome, 207-539-3072.
Sept. 29 — Pianist Dan Kennedy, 7 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church, suggested donation $12 adults/ $10 for students, seniors; benefits Honduran scholarship fund, refreshments 207-377-2063, www.wccucc.org or www.dankennedy.us.
Sept. 30, Oct. 1 — “The Santa Diaries” auditions, Chocolate Church Arts Center holiday theater production; 1-3 p.m. Sept. 30; 6-8 p.m., Oct. 1, 804 Washington St., 207-442-8455, email info@chocolatechurch.com.
Oct. 3 — “Know How to Use Your Fire Extinguisher,” with Norrway Fire Chief Dennis Yates, 5:30-7 p.m., Norway Fire Department, 19 Danforth St. Free, registration required www.wmh.coursestorm.com, 207-743-1562, ext. 6896.
Oct. 4 — Southern Maine Senior Expo and Successful Aging Forum, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St., Freeport. Free.
Oct. 5 – SeniorsPlus Aging Well Living Well Expo, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River, Newry. www.seniorsplus.org, 1-800-427-1241.
Oct. 5 — Candidate forum, Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 7 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon, 207-293-2565.
Oct. 5 — Inland Hospital Fall Pops Concert, Waterville Opera House; admission may include reception at Amici’s Cucina and show, or just show. www.OperaHouse.org or 207-873-7000.
WEEK OF OCT. 6-12
Oct. 6 — Leeds Volunteer Fire Department french toast and pancake breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Leeds Fire Station, Ridge Road, Route 106, adults $6/kids $4.
Oct. 6 — “Losing Winter? Climate Change in Ski Country and What We Can Do About It,”3 p.m., Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Route 27, Carrabassett Valley, free, open to the public, sponsored by the Bath/Brunswick, Bangor and Mid-Maine chapters of Citizens Climate Lobby, 207-522-7074.
Oct. 7 — Lisbon Police Department plays former New England Patriots in flag football game to benefit DARE program, 1 p.m., thompson Field, Lisbon High School, 207-747-5277.
Oct. 8 — “Authentic Personal Branding for Women: Be Known for Who You Are,” with Sonya L. Sigler, 6:30 p.m., free and open to women age 16 and older, Turner Public Library, 207-225-2030 or info@turnerpubliclibrary.org.
WEEK OF OCT. 13-19
Oct. 17 — SCORE Rountable: Hiring and Retaining Employees, How to Build your Dream Team, 7:45-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., free, open to public, registration required, visit oxfordhills.score.org.
Oct. 19 — Geneology/Ancestry.com workshop, 1-2 p.m. Turner Public Library, Participants who can should bring laptop/tablet 207-225-2030 or info@turnerpubliclibrary.org.
WEEK OF OCT. 20-26
Oct. 26 — Monmouth Community Players fundraiser costume gala and auction, 6-10 p.m., Le Club Calumet, Augusta, www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org.
WEEK OF OCT. 27-NOV. 2
Oct. 27 — Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual Business & Community Expo, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com, 207-743-2281.
Oct. 27, 28 — Wilderness First Aid Course at Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge, 1513 Bear Valley Road, Newry. 207-824-2073, info@mahoosuc.com.
Oct. 27-29 Wilderness First Responder Refresher course at Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge, 1513 Bear Valley Road, Newry. 207-824-2073, info@mahoosuc.com.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 21 — SCORE Rountable: Creating Processes and Procedures for Your Business, 7:45-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., free, open to public, registration required, visit oxfordhills.score.org.
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.
Aug. 3-Sept. 29 — work of artists Arlene Kelley, Marj Burgess featured in “Full Circle,” exhibition, Monkitree, 263 Water St., Gardiner.
Aug. 5-Oct. 16 — “Rangeley au Naturel, the Nude Studies of John Swan & Herb Welch” exhibition, Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, rangeleyhistoricalsociety.org or 207-864-3091.
September — Works of of Irinia Kahan on display, Main Street Gallery, Norway; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday’ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, westernmaineartgroup.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.
