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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 JAN 19-25
Jan. 22 — Author Randall Probert, “Maine Tales and More,” Hebron Historical Society, 7 p.m., Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron. Free, open to public.
Jan. 23 — Author Katherine Silva gives advice on self-publishing, 6:30 p.m. free, open to public, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Snow date Jan. 30, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
Jan. 24 — “First Impressions Matter: Resume and Interview Preparation,” New Ventures free workshop, 9-11:30, Lewiston’s Career Center, register 207-753-6531, newventuresmaine.org.
Jan. 24 — SCORE Oxford Hills free “Writing a Business Plan” workshop, 6-8 p.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. register at oxfordhills.score.org, conta.cc/2GqLqjw, email ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org
Jan. 24 — LA Metro Chamber annual meeting and awards, 5 p.m., Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Lewiston, www.LAMetroChamber.com.
Jan. 24 — Opening reception for Shiretown Bookers’ winter exhibition, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” 7-7:45 p.m. Shiretown Bookers Hall, Mantor Library, 116 South St., Farmgiton, free and open to public, shiretownbookers.org.
Jan. 24 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce 26th annual Chili/Chowder Cook-Off, 5 p.m., The Gingerbread House Restaurant, tickets at door or Chamber of Commerce, 6 park Road.
Jan. 25 — PechaKucha Night Waterville, Volume 30, Colby College, Waterville, reception at 6:20 p.m., presentations at 7:20 p.m., free and open to the public, www.facebook.com/PKNWaterville
Jan. 25 — Rural Roots Revival performs, 7 p.m., UUCC Church, 69 Winthrop St., Augusta, suggested donation $10 a person, $25 a family, 207-622-3232.
Jan. 25-26 — Snodeo, Rangeley; Friday, Welcome to Snodeo, Moose Alley; Saturday, Snodeo, all day, Bald Mountain Camps, Bald Mountain Road.
WEEK OF JAN. 26-FEB. 1
Jan. 26 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207-778-3690, email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net.
Jan. 26 — Lisbon Parks and Recreation Winter Fest 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beaver Park. Free, open to the public, shuttle van. 207-353-2289, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation.
Jan. 26 — Soup and Chowder Fest, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, one mile from State Route 121.
Jan. 26 — Let It Snow traditional Maine Saturday public supper, 5-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco.
Jan. 26 — 1937 version of ‘A Star is Born,’ free, open to public, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Canton Historical Society, 25 Turner St., cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
Jan. 26 — Samuel James performance, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-7144.
Jan. 26, 27 — Open musical auditions for Maine’s Got Talent, 1-4 p.m., Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Open to all performing artists who live in Maine, including out-of-state students attending Maine schools, must be 16 or older, visit the Maine’s Got Talent Facebook page, call 207-782-2150.
Jan. 28 — French Film TV5MONDE-Days features “Super Lola,” 6:30 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston.
Jan. 29 — Colby College professor Michael Burke memoir, personal essay workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, limited to 20, registration required, tellingthetruthmemoirs.eventbrite.com.
Jan. 29 — Forester, author Laurie Apgar Chandler, “Upwards,” 6:30 p.m. Baily Library, Winthrop.
Jan. 30 — Open auditions for “Death of a Salesman,” 5-6:30 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
Jan. 30 — Ribbon-cutting at new adult reading space, 6 p.m. Underwood Library, 2006 Main St., Fayette, free, open to public, light refreshments.
Jan. 31 — JobsInME career fair, 3-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, 207-591-6259.
Jan. 31 — “Your Money Personality” New Ventures workshop on attitudes toward money and how it affects decisions, 6-8 p.m., Lewiston’s Adult Education office, register 207-753-6531, newventuresmaine.org.
Jan. 31 — Author Mark Griffin, “All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson,” 6 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, talk includes a short film, free, open to public, books available to purchase, 207-513-3135,l LPLReference@Gmail.com.
Feb. 1 – Kingfield Artwalk, 5-7:30 p.m., red flags denote participants, most serve light refreshments, Kingfield Friday Artwalk on Facebook.
WEEK OF FEB. 2-8
Feb. 2 — Norway Lake annual Ice Fishing Derby, 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Norway Lake, registration and refreshments Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 118.
Feb. 2 — Cary Library Williams House First Saturday boutique breakfast and book sale, benefits Cary Library Association, 9 a.m.-noon, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne.
Feb. 2 — Open auditions for “Death of a Salesman,” 3-5 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., rangeley.org, click on the “auditions.”
Feb. 2 — Mechanic Falls Historical Society ham and turkey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mechanic Falls Tyrian Masonic Lodge 73, 474 South Main St., $8, $4 12 and under, 207-345-3134, erikspetersons6@gmail.com.
Feb 2 — Wine and Cheese reception, 4:30-6 p.m., for photography exhibit by Sue Murphy, Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535.
Feb. 2 — Baked beans and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. $8/$4 children younger than 12.
Feb. 2 — Church of the Good Shepherd Baked Bean Suppah, 5-7 p.m., 2614 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-3381.
Feb. 2 — Community Winter Cookout, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., East Sumner, donation for meal accepted, baked goods and household items raffle, 207-388-2609, 207-388-2263.
Feb. 3 — American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 public Community Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., 40 Island Road, Sabattus.
Feb. 3 — Viles Arboretum Table Tour, 11 a.m., Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta, 207-626-7989.
Feb. 4 — Lithgow Library Open Mic Night, signups begin at 5:45 p.m., free, open to public (show may include adult content), Feb. 11 snow date, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
Feb. 6 — Free meal to support, honor furloughed federal employees, 5-6:30 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. (Rte. 121), Raymond Center, 207-655-7749.
Feb. 7 — Author Galen Morrison, “Beyond the Smoke: The Story of Gray Fire Rescue,” 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., free, open to public, light refreshments, books available for purchase.
WEEK OF FEB. 9-15
Feb. 9 –Cabin Fever Book and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road, blizzard date Feb. 16, 207-926-4840.
Feb. 9 — Family Winter Fun Day, 10 a.m.-noon, Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Bog Road, Leeds, hosted by Kennebec Land Trust.
Feb. 9 — Make your own Valentine card, 11 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falls, 207-897-3631.
Feb. 9 — Buster Keaton’s “The General,” 7 p.m., Emery Community Arts Center, University of Maine-Farmington, $10, 18 and under and for UMF students with ID free, $5 for students from other colleges. Snow date Feb. 16.
Feb. 10 — Hope Association 44th Snowmobile Ride-In, 11 a.m.-2 p.m,. new Hope Residential Home, 91 Highland Terrace, Mexico, 207-364-4561.
Feb. 10 — Annual Phillips Community Church business meeting, noon, Community House, 31 Main St., Phillips, buffet dinner provide, open to all, 207-491-9986.
Feb. 13 — UMaine Cooperative Extension Oxford County free workshop on native bees, 1-2 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris; preregistration required, 207-743-6329, email extension.oxford@maine.edu.
Feb. 14 — LA Metro Chamber Breakfast, 7 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Great Falls Plaza, Auburn,register at www.LAMetroChamber.com, 207-783-2249.
WEEK OF FEB. 16-22
Feb. 16 — Scrabble tournament, all levels, social, causual, pre-registration required, 207-626-2415, both teams and individuals, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, snow date is Saturday, Feb. 23, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
Feb. 16 — Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club auction, 5-9 p.m., The Carriage House, 1119 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-713-7045.
Feb. 16 — First Universalist Church contra dance, 7-9 p.m., 479 Main St., Norway, 207-381-7730, 603-915-0856.
Feb. 16, 17 — “Serendipity,” musuical, doors open at 6:30 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, rangeleyarts.org.
Feb. 19 — Full moon evening snow shoe hike, free, open to public, 6:30 p.m., French Falls Recreation area, Jay, some snow shoes available, contact androscogginlandtrust.org.
Feb. 22, 23 — MCP Kids! perform “The Great American Talent Show,” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cumston Hall, $10 admission.
WEEK OF FEB. 23-MARCH 1
Feb. 23 — Franklin County handgun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207-778-3690, email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net.
Feb. 23 — Make and Take Craft Day, 11 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falls, 207-897-3631.
Feb. 23 — Messalonskee Mastersingers, 7 p.m., Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons, Route 27, Belgrade Lakes, $5, donations accepted.
Feb. 23, 24, — Monmouth Community Players kids show, “The Great American Talent Show,” Cumston Hall, monmouthcommunityplayers.org.
Feb. 28 — Silent and “soundie” 16mm films, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Snow date Thursday, March 7, visit www.lithgowlibrary.org.
MARCH
March 16 — Franklin County Democratic Committee annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, VFW Hall, Jay.
March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison.bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop.com.
APRIL
April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competive and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee $5 to $35,depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta.org.
MAY
May 18, 19 — Norway-Paris Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, $6, NPFG.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Dec. 7-Feb. 24 — “Dan Cake: A Tribute to the Artist in the Year of the Bird,” exhibition, L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon St., noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, free, open to public, aarts.org.
Jan. 3-March 28 — Winter Senior Socials, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd, free, open to public, activities for seniors, www.rangeleyhealthandwellness.com, 207-864-4397, ext. 4.
Jan. 24-March 13 — Shiretown Bookers’ winter exhibition, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” Shiretown Bookers Hall, Mantor Library, 116 South St., Farmgiton, free and open to the public. shiretownbookers.org.
Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3 — Waterville Opera House presents “A Fox on the Fairway” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, 1 Common St., Waterville, 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org
March 16-19, 21-24, 29-31 — Gaslight Theater production “A Rollicking Evening of One-Acts,” Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, Hallowell.
April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents “Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn.
WEEKLY, 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
Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-626-2350.
Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 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 Awareness 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.
EMBDEN
Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden.
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.
FAYETTE
The Coffee Break, social gathering, weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778, faylib@faytte.lib.me.us.
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.
GREENE
Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse.lib.me.us.
OXFORD
Anderson Staples American Legion Post, 112 King St., meets at 7 p.m. second Monday of month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200.
RANDOLPH
Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207-767-3024.
SABATTUS
Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.
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.
