Maine News Events Calendar April 28

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 near the end.
A calendar of local high school graduations can be found at the bottom.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
AUBURN — Art in the Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, May 27, Edward Little Park, with 2 p.m. awards ceremony, vendors, more. www.auburn150.com/artshow, 207-782-5118.
LISBON — Parade, 9-11 a.m. Monday, May 27, beginning in front of Lisbon High School and ending behind the MTM Center; noon ceremony to follow at gazebo. For more information about participating in the parade, contact the American Legion Post 158 via Jim Veilleux at 207-330-1093.
MONMOUTH — Ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 20,11 a.m., Monday, May 27, center of town.

WEEK OF APRIL 27-May 3
April 27 — Historic homes of Mechanic Falls, 1 p.m. Town Office, 108 Lewiston St., sponsored by Mechanic Falls Historical Society, 207-689-7025, email nancylpetersons@gmail.com.
April 27 — Earth Day event, “Protecting Our Species,” 1-4 p.m. Ricker Memorial Library, Poland, speakers, displays, refreshments.
April 27 — Loon Echo Land Trust Paint Night, 3-7 p.m., Paint the Town in Harrison $40 includes materials and instruction to paint “Maine Paradise” as well as a donation to LELT, BYOB, snacks provided, register www.painthtetownwithme.com.
April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry’s eighth annual auction, Rural Community Action Ministry’s eighth annual auction, 4:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, 96 Howes Corner Road (Route 219), 207-225-3944
April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.
April 27 — Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m, Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn; entertainment at 4:30 p.m. by the Park Avenue Pickers, 207-782-3972.
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 — Augusta Symphony Orchestra spring performance of Mendelssohn, Delius, Schumann, 3 p.m., South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta.
April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@gmail.com.
April 30 — Former Maine poet laureate Wesley McNair, free, open to public, 6:30 p.m, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673.
May 2 — Attorney Steve Arner, Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez, 4:30 p.m. Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center.
May 2 — “Mainers on the Titanic” author Mac Smith, 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray, 207-657-4114.
May 3 — Turner Public Library fundraiser concert, featuring local acts, 6:30 p.m. First Universalist Church, Route 117, featuring LA Winds, pianist Ethan Rombalski, Celtic Echoes, Anthony and Una Shostak, $5, www.TurnerPublicLibrary.org.
May 3 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., William and Elsie Viles Auditorium, Cony High School, $8 until May 2; $10 at the door; students free, 207-370-5381, kpac.board@gmail.com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook.

WEEK OF MAY 4-10
May 4 — Cary Library First Saturday book sale and boutique breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, benefits Wayne Library Assotiation, 207-685-3612.
May 4 — Mother’s Day Spring Fling craft and vendor event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mixers Nightclub & Lounge 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, 207-330-5330.
May 4 — Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433, staylor@watervillelibrary.org.
May 4 — Baked beans and casserole supper, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, 5-6 p.m., $8, $4 for children younger than 12.
May 4 — North Waterford Congregational Church baked haddock supper to benefit the annual Waterford World’s Fair, 5-6:30 p.m., $10, ages 6-15 $5, children 5 and under eat for free, 5 Kezars Road, louise1@maine.rr.com.
May 4 — Grange supper and acoustic mic night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street, East Wilton.
May 4 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, $8 until May 2. $10 at the door; students free, 207-370-5381, kpac.board@gmail.com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook.
May 4 — CODA Chorus, Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony, Pineland Suzuki players spring concert, 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, good will offering accepted.
May 5 — Leeds Historical Society program the early 1900s “shopping mall” of downtown Leeds Center, free, 1 p.m., Leeds Town Office, 8 Community Drive, 207-524-2324.
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 — Aging in Mount Vernon forum, 3-4:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Community Center, discussion, refreshments, free and open to all, contact Neighbors Driving Neighbors at 207-860-0677 in in need of a ride, for more nformation, call 207-293-2954 (Mary Anne Libby) or email Alice at alson815@gmail.com.
May 5 — Franklin County Democrats, 4-6 p.m., Mallett School, Farmington. Open to public.
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.
May 7 — Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family, Prince of Peace Parish, annual Spring Dinner, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, 6 p.m., Green Ladle Café, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, $18, must buy by April 30, 207-782-4516.
May 7 — CODA Chorus, Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony, Pineland Suzuki players spring concert, 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, good will offering accepted.
May 8 — Author Susan Hand Shetterly, “The Seaweed Chronicles: A World at the Water’s Edge,” hosted by Western Maine Audubon, free, open to public, 7 p.m. Robert’s Learning Center, University of Maine Farmington, Room C23.
May 9 — Sampson AFBVA alums gathering, noon, Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-657-4909.
May 9 — Rangeley Health and Wellness and Rangeley Lakes Regional School Leadership Group reception and photo exhibit, 6-8 p.m., as part of the Yellow Tulip Project, Rangeley Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, 207-864-3332.
May 10 — David Mallet, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church, 235 Main St, Farmington 207-491-5919.

WEEK OF MAY 11-17
May 11 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and program, “Seven Women of the Revolution,” 10 a.m., selectmen’s meeting room, Old Point School, 108 Old Point Ave., Skowhegan, 207-474-6900.
May 11 — Hope Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Rangeley Wellness Pavilion, 25 Dallas Hill Road, Rangeley, 207-670-5236.
May 11 — Jessie Stevens, owner of Sy’s Trees, discusses growing exotic fruit, 1:30 p.m. Hiram Historial Society, Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram village, free, open to the public, business meeting 1 p.m.
May 11 — Remembering Tom Rowe concert, 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, tickets required, 207-783-0461.
May 12 — Cabot Mill Antiques Victorian Mother’s Day Tea, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 14 Maine St., Brunswick, 207-725-2855.
May 15 — SCORE Oxford Hills social media workshop, “Hashtagging Bravely on Instagram,”free, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oxford Hills School District Building, 232 Main St. oxfordhills.score.org, ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org.
May 17 — Gardiner ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Gardiner, free, open to public, Facebook.

WEEK OF MAY 18-24
May 18 — Second annual Bowdoin Community Day; 5K run/walk 9 a.m., 8 a.m. registration, $5 13 and under, $10 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community day events, free, open to public, vendors, activities, Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St. Free bus tour of town at 10:30 a.m. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@link75.org or 207-666-5779.
May 18 — Skowhegan Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Wentworth’s Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, 207-858-0946.
May 18 — Putt 4 Cass, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Silver Street, Waterville, for teams, walk-ins allowed day of event for $20 donation, register team, sponsor, volunteer, 207-592-4616, mae@bbbsmidmaine.org, www.bbbsmidmaine.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.
May 19 — Franklin County Fiddlers annual spring concert, 7 p.m., presentation forum at Mt. Blue High School.
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 24 — Concerts for a Cause featuring DuoDuo, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, 207-783-0461.

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.
May 31 — Rangeley Community Chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, Rangeley, 207-864-5000.

WEEK OF JUNE 1-7
June 3 — Deadline to submit to Aug. 12-Sept. 7 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery in Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com.
June 7-9 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-680-0611.

WEEK OF JUNE 8-14
June 7-9 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-680-0611.
June 8 — Heywood Club neighborhood yard sale, beginning at 8 a.m., along Pleasant Street, Crockett Ridge, Round the Pond Road and Millettville, Norway, 207-461-2334, 207-743-5150.
June 8 — Fight Back 5k fun run/walk in memory of Fred Washer, 8:30 a.m., Norway Fire Department, benefits Blisters for Sisters and Misters, Dempsey Challenge, register online www.running4free.com/.
June 8 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution flag folding ceremony and perennials planting, Sundial Memorial Garden, 10 a.m., Coburn Park, Skowhegan.

WEEK OF JUNE 15-21
June 21 — Reception for “Striped” and “Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between” exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813.

WEEK OF JUNE 22-28
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. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com.
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.
Aug. 18 — Augusta Elks Lodge third annual Set for Success of the Greater Augusta Area back-to-school event, supplies, clothes, services for pre-k through 12 grade students, free and open to all students, 1-3 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge Banquet Room, 397 Civic Center Drive, Mike Michaud 207-441-2838, Lina Michaud 207-485-4710.

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.
April 2-May 4 — “Joy of the Lens” exhibition, Crooker Gallery, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, free, open to public, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.
May 1-8 — Small Business Waterville Week, speakers, more, most events free, smallbusinesswaterville.eventbrite.com, Small Business Waterville on Facebook.
May 10, 17; June 7, 14 — Movie Nights at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-3312.
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.
June 21-July 27 — “Striped” exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813.
July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000.
Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com.
Aug. 13-16 — Plein air workshop with Michael Vermette (watercolor), sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000.
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.

BUCKFIELD
The Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday, Buckfield Masonic Hall, 4 High St., $5 donation, Facebook page The Jones Dance Band Playing in Buckfield.

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
Farmington Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, North Dining Hall, UMF campus.
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.

JAY
Jay Historical Society, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second and fourth Saturday of the month May-September; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. three consecutive holiday days Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day. Free admission. 207-500-2402, ab1yy@outlook.com

OAKLAND
Snow Pond Seniors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesdays, Snow Pond Senior Center, 47 Heath St., 207-649-7274

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.

WINTHROP
Aspired Amputees Support Group, 2 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Town Office, 17 Highland Ave.;, email Ann Lindholdm aspiredamputees@gmail.com

2019 High School Graduations
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, South Paris — June 2, baccalaureate service,
7 p.m. gymnasium; June 4 senior assembly, 8 a.m. gymnasium, June 5, clss night, 6 p.m., gymnasium, June 8, graduation, 7 p.m., Gouin Athletic Complex (gymnasium if it rains).