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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.
Weeks in listing are Saturday through the following Friday.
Ongoing events — those that last more than three days including book sales and plays — and regular monthly meetings can be found at the end.
WEEK OF MARCH 23-29
March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs for Lina Michaud, Maine’s nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5-6 p.m., dinner 6-7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30-10 p.m., 207-485-7100 or 207-622-3469.
WEEK OF MARCH 30-APRIL 5
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.
March 30 — 6th annual Fairy Godmother Gown Giveaway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn, to donate gowns call 207-783-6450 or 207-713-5888.
March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library.
March 30 — Cabin Fever event for elementary-aged kids, accompanied by an adult, 1-3 p.m., Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Road (Route 27), Carrabassett Valley, 207-265-2557.
March 30 — Suicide prevention program, 3:30 p.m.Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Dr #3, Carrabassett Valley, 207-772-9079.
March 30 — Brownfield Lions Club dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, over 21, music by Country Crossroads, 50/50, bottle raffle, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, $15 a person, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund, Richard at 207-256-4264 or Dee at 207-935-2681. Reservations require non-refundable deposit.
March 31 — Program about 1794 Vaughan homestead, 4 p.m., Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.
April 3 — Writer Bernd Heinrich, hosted by The Friends of the Maine State Museum, free, open to public, 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. discussion, Maine State Museum, 230 State St., Augusta.
April 3 — Grief support program for children, teens, families, 6-7 p.m., for youth ages 3-18, parents or caregivers, Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville, 207-873-3615.
April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.
April 4-6 — Lake Region High School drama production of “West Side Story,” Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., LRHS auditorium, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, 207-693-6221.
April 5 — Concerts for a Cause DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 pm., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (Enter on Spring Street.), Auburn, 207-783-0461.
WEEK OF APRIL 6-12
April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8-10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.
April 6 — First Saturday at the Williams House boutique breakfast, book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.
April 6 — Central Maine Community College spring open house, 9 a.m.-noon, 1250 Turner St. www.cmcc.edu.
April 6 — Poet Francoise Canter talks about mysterious Augusta poet Robert Nash, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Wintrhop St. ,free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
April 6 — Livermore Community Center indoor yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 Church St., 207-212-7543.
April 6 — Thanksgiving in April turkey dinner and silent auction, 5-6:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Center Lovell.
April 6 — Public baked beans and casserole supper, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 5-6 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray, $8, $4 for children under 12.
April 6 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m.,donations accepted for the meal, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263,207-388-2667.
April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311.
April 6 — Chicken pot pie supper, benefits North Waterford World’s Fair, 5-6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road, (off Route 35, across from Melby’s store), Waterford, $10; children 6-15, $5, 5 and younger free, 207-894-8185.
April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competitive and social divisions, 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., proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta.org.
April 7 — Castlebay performance of Celtic music, 2 p.m.,University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551.
April 9 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris, $10 per farm. Register at maine.edu/register/product/got-hayfields-and-pastures-2019. For information, call 207-342-5971 or email richard.kersbergen@maine.edu.
April 9 – Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin, “Return to Moose River: In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods,” 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Public Library, 207-743-5309 ext. 1.
April 10 — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust presentation, “Making Room for Grassland Birds in the Local Area,” 6:30 p.m., at 93 Main coffee shop, 93 Main St., Unity, 207-948-3766.
April 7 — U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors,3 p.m. Williamson Center, Lawrence High School, 9 Church St., Fairfield, free, tickets available at www.armyfieldband.com/tickets.April 10 — Lisbon Historical Society annual Antiques Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. , event starts at 7 p.m. , MTM Center, 18 School St., parking at rear, 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.
April 11 — “From the Light: Writing About Wounding Experiences,” 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Main St., Waterville, free, but registration required, from-the-light-poetry.eventbrite.com.
April 11 — “History of Tourism and Vacationing in New England” presentation by historian David R. Jones, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, 207-743-5309.
April 11 — Author Diane Smith, “Command Conflicts in Grant’s Overland Campaign: Ambition and Animosity in the Army of the Potomac,” Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to the public.
WEEK OF APRIL 13-19
April 13 — Inside yard sale, 9 a.m-2 p.m., includes refreshment counter, VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 East Main St, South Paris, 207-743-5723.
April 13 — Turner Public Library Spring Seminar in Gardening (bee-friendly gardens), 9 a.m., Community Room, Leavitt Institute, Route 117, (98 Matthews Way) Turner, 207-225-2030.
April 13 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612.
April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, Dresden, 207-737-8810.
April 13 — Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, public invited, 10 a.m.-noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080.
April 13 — Auburn Public Library hosts The Tanglewood Marionettes in “The Fairy Circus,” 2 p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College St., Lewiston, tickets available at library, $2, call 207-333-6640 ext. 3 to reserve.
April 13 — Bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church, Route 121 and Empire Road, Minot.
April 13 — Annual pork supper to benefit Leeds food pantry, 5-6:30 p.m., free-will donations, Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, 207-524-5444 or 207-524-7151.
April 13 — Fourth annual prom night for adults, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; for reservations, 207-783-1585.
April 13 — Farmington Contradance, (live music, all dances taught, beginners welcome) 8-10 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, 207-491-9928.
April 14 — Singer/Songwriter Kristen Short “An Afternoon of Original Music,” 2 p.m. Our Lady of Ransom’s church hall, 117 Elm St., Mechanic Falls. Donations accepted for admission. Benefits cancer support charity www.shortfolks.org and Our Lady of Ransom Renovation Committee. Refreshments.
April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116.
April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.
April 17 — Kennebec Historical Society presentation “Stagecoaches on the Kennebec,” free, open to the public, 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester,
April 19 — The Table’s Good Friday Simple Service, 6-8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.
April 19, 20 — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old office of Sabattus Street Self Storage, 1434 Sabattus St., Lewiston, normblais39@yahoo.com, Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends on Facebook, or www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com.
April 19, 21 — Evangelist Wendell Calder and Gospel music group The Hyssongs Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, Marston Road., 7 p.m. Good Friday service, 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship. Open to public, nursery services provided, all services signed for hearing impaired, 207-872-7021, bkennebecvalley@roadrunner.com or church Facebook page.
WEEK OF APRIL 20-26
April 20 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612.
April 20 — Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland United Baptist Church, 45 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7828.
April 20 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness Best Dog on Earth Day celebration of dogs and Earth Day), Fun Walk/Run registration starting at 9:15 a.m., stepping off at 10 a.m.; for details, call 207-864-5571.
April 20 — Randolph United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., refreshments, at the church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, 207-582-5188.
April 20 — Teacher’s Lounge Mafia, 7 p.m. Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falls, family friendly show to benefit new computers and children’s programming, $9, snacks for $1, 50/50 raffle, tickets from canceled October show will be honored, Facebook and Twitter @TreatMemLibrary.
April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200.
April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.
April 25 — Meditation and focused breathing workshop, 5-7 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm st., Waterville, free, registration required, guided-meditation-focused-breathing.eventbrite.com.
April 25 — “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.
April 26 — The Table annual clothing giveaway 8 a.m.-noon, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.
April 26 — Order deadline for Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Plant Sale; pickup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St., order form at 207-753-5377, districtmanager@androscogginswcd.org. Pickup rain date is Sunday, May 19.
WEEK OF APRIL 27-May 3
April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry Auction for Action, 4:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219 (Howes Corner Road), North Turner, 207-524-5095..
April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.
April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., pro, social divisions, sign up as four-person team or individual and be added to team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@literacyvolunteersandro.org, www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.
April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@gmail.com.
WEEK OF MAY 4-10
May 5 — Hart-to-Hart Farm & Educational Center, ShineOnCass Foundation 3rd annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & Egg Hunt, free, 2-4 p.m. ,16 Duck Pond Road, Albion, 6 and under hunt 2:30, followed by 7-12 hunt; attendants asked to bring a pet item for Humane Society Waterville Area, 207-437-2441, info@hart2hartfarm.org, www.hart2hartfarm.org, shineoncass.org.
May 5 — Trinity Jubilee Center’s 15th annual Empty Bowls Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St, Auburn, free with donation and purchase of pottery. www.trinityjubileecenter.org,l erin@trinityjubileecenter.org.
WEEK OF MAY 18-24
May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www.shortfolks.org.
May 18, 19 — Norway-Paris Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportsman 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.
WEEK OF MAY 25-31
May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks.org.
May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.
May 30 — L-A Optimist Club and Auburn Police Department Bike Safety Day, 4 p.m., PAL Center Complex, 24 Chestnut St., Auburn, 207-333-6650, ext. 2041.
JUNE
June 7-9 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trustl Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-680-0611.
June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org.
June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten’s and Skowhegan Savings Bank’s Farmington, Kingfield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KINGFIELDPOPS.
JULY
July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188.
AUGUST
Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.
ONGOING EVENTS
Feb. 6-April 30 — New Portland Public Library exhibition “Black & White & Read All Over,” 899 River Road, 1-3 p.m. Sunday,Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Saturday; 4-6 p.m. Wednesday; 207-628-2361, lolly66@tds.net.
Feb. 16-May 1 — “Cat Nutt: Photographer,” exhibit, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Theater, Main Street, Rangeley, www.rangeleyarts.org.
March 6-April 21 — Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-685-3505, www.wayneumc.com.
March 6-April 21 — Bridgton First Congregational Church, 33 South High St., Bridgton, Lent, Easter services, activities, www.fccbridgton.org, or visit church office 9 a.m.-noon weekdays for copy.
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.
April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library’s open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation.
June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, desposit required, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.
Oct. 11-21 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Branson, Missouri, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.
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
Maine Chapter of FFRF, Defending the 1st Amendment, Separation of Church/State, 10 a.m.-noon, second Saturday of the month, Curtis Memorial Library, ffrfmaine.org. 207-613-7080.
Pejepscot Genealogical Society, 2 p.m., second Sunday of the month, Morrell meeting room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. 207-833-5430.
Toastmasters, first and third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Maine Technology Institute, 8 Venture Ave., 207-241-2294 or 2156.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, 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, 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.
OTISFIELD
Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com.
Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368.
Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list.
Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., for all ages, fourth Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-539-3072.
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, year-round, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.
SKOWHEGAN
Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club, 7 p.m., 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.
