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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.
Listings for events that are three days, or ongoing are below single and two-day events; regular monthly meetings, listed by town, can be found at the end.
WEEK OF JULY 20-26
July 23 — Maine author Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., part of the Winthrop Lakes Region Community Read, 207-377-8673, www.baileylibrary.org.
July 23 — “The Acadia Files” author and teacher Katie Coppens will conduct fun science experiments with kids of all ages, 2 p.m.,Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, Turner; for reservations/information 207-225-2030.
July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263.
July 24 — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org.
July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263.
July 24 — James R. Nelon, author, “Pursuing A Dream: A Wandering Executive’s Journeys into The Philippines,” 6 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, it topshamlibrary.org.
July 24 — B.J. Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist with the Maine State Library discusses DNA, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Librarly, 7 Lake St., 207-864-5529 or stop by the library at 7 Lake St. to let the library know you will attend the free program.
July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Society, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. polandspringps.org/.
July 24 –Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508.
July 25 — Christmas Tea, Woman’s Literary Union, Foss Mansion, 4-6 p.m., 19 Elm St., Auburn; reservations required, womansliteraryunion@gmail.com or 207-783-5630.
July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www.crcofwm.org.
July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.
July 25 — Free talk by Susan Beegel on the Blue Marlin caught by Hemingway and its Maine Taxidermist Fed C. N. Parke, 7 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum, L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-238-4250.
July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@minikins.org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-491-5533.
July 26 – The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6-8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com.
July 26, 27 – Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-778-5845.
July 26, 27 — Farmington Summer Fest: Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children’s parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m.
WEEK OF JULY 27-AUG. 2
July 27 – 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee www.running4free.com. Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door.
July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store.
July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth (Serena Sanborn), participants will discuss Maddie’s insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, www.gwh.org/lcbates.
July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.
July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-693-6841.
July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040.
July 28 — Dead River Area Historical Society hosts Ken Wing’s Arnold Expedition artifacts exhibit, 1-3 p.m. 207-246-2271.
July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.
July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.
July 31 — Maine mystery writers Richard Cass, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken, “Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told,” interactive event, 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, free, open to public, 207-864-5529.
July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion–largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893.
Aug. 1 — Social media class, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St. Rangeley, 207-864-5529.
Aug. 1 — “Woodstock Concert: Songs and Stories,” 6:30-8 p.m., Norwway Public Library, 258 Main St., free, but tickets required, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, www.norway.lib.me.us.
Aug. 2 — Main Street Art Gallery First Friday reception for August featured artist Mike LaRosa, 5-7 p.m. 426 Main St., free, open to public, westernmaineartgroup.org.
Aug 2 — Bridgton Art Guild “Maine the Way Art Should Be” art auction, 5 p.m. preview, bidding starts 6:15 p.m., to benefit new heating system at gallery, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com.
Aug. 2 — Artists’ reception for “Formations,” ceramics exhibition, 5-7 p.m., The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public.
Aug. 2, 3 — Vienna Woods Players “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road, 7 p.m. both nights, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, $10, $5 for children under 12, at the door or reserve by emailing firemarks@fairpoint.net by Wednesday, July 31.
Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.
Aug. 2 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, 7-8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; 207-381-7730.
WEEK OF AUG. 3-9
Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057.
Aug. 3 — Cary Memorial LIbrary 10th annual Lobster Roll Lunch, on the library lawn, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., loon calling competition 11 a.m., Bake, Book and Loon Items table 10 a.m.-noon, 207-685-3612.
Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Aug. 3 — Reception for “Amused” artist Sonja Johnson by Rangeley Friends of the Arts and Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, 5:30-7 p.m., 2493 Main St., Rangeley; exhibit continues through Sept. 9; reception and exhibition free and open to the public, www.rangeleyarts.org.
Aug. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-5505.
Aug. 4 — Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for All Seasons, Route 27, 207-495-3481.
Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1-3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine.rr.com.
Aug. 4 — Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, featuring Doug Rawlings, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon nature store, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-864-3421 (myocomATgmu.edu), 207-864-2771, ecopelagicon.com, hughogden.com or margaretyocom.com/poetry
Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.
Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7-9 p.m., (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
Aug. 6 — Kennebec Land Trust photography walk Surry Hill, Fayette, 5:30 p.m., free, open to public, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org.
Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.
Aug. 7 — Author/photographer Ed Webster discusses his Antartica trips, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., free, open to public, sign up at 207-864-5529 or stop by the library.
Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening.
WEEK OF AUG. 10-16
Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www.WinslowUCC.org.
Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30 a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; register by Aug. 2; 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net
Aug. 10 — Storyteller Jo Radner will perform “Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England,” 1:30 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram, 207-615-4390.
Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust “Stories and S’mores” for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar.
Aug. 10 — Fifth annual Lobster Fest, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, seatings at 4:30, 6 p.m., $20 a person, advance purchase required, 207-310-8056 or EOFBCdinners@yahoo.com.
Aug. 10 – Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.
Aug. 11 — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust workshop on edible and medicinal mushrooms, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2424 Main St., Rangeley; registration required 207-864-7311 or alaliberte@rlht.org.
Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org.
Aug. 12 — Paddle on Little Cobbosee, Oatway Preserve hosted by Kennebec Land Trust and Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, must bring a kayak or canoe and PFD, 5:30 p.m. at Friends of Cobbossee Watershed office, U.S. Route 202, optional aquatic plant identification workshop 4 p.m.; register in advance for both events, 207-395-5239, toni@watershedfriends.com by Thursday, Aug. 8.
Aug. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.
Aug. 14 — “Careers in Art Series for Kids — Science, Nature & Drawing,” 10 a.m.-noon for children ages 6 to 8, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for children ages 9 and up, Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, registration and information at fiberandvine.com.
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 — Blood drive, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. 14 School St. www.redcrossblood.org, 1-800-RED-CROSS, contact Gwen Rioux, 207-353-6814 for information or to volunteer.
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. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, 7-8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; 207-381-7730.
WEEK OF AUG. 17-23
Aug. 17 — Nordica Day Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine Farmington, Farmington, lilliannordica.com or 207-778-2042.
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.
Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Bridgton Historical Society, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
Aug. 19 — American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St, www.redcrossblood.org and enter LAMETRO in the blue box, top right; 207-783-2249, www.LAMetroChamber.com.
Aug. 19 — Julie Thompson’s High Standards, Cilantro at the Gazebo, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.
Aug. 21 — Central Maine Community College, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 20th annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Golf Scramble, Fox Ridge Golf Club, 550 Penley Corner Road, Auburn, 207-783-2249, Maureen@LAMetroChamber.com or Roger Philippon, CM Education Foundation, 207-755-5357, RPhilippon@cmcc.edu.
Aug. 22 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Inventing Vacationland, How Maine became a number one Tourist Destination,” by Scott Andrews of USM Senior College, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page.
Aug. 23 — Civil War presentation by members of the 3rd Infantry, afternoon, Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
WEEK OF AUG. 24-30
Aug. 24, 25 — Stonewall Building Class, Tear Cap workshop for beginners and those with previous experience, in partnership with The Stone Trust, Hiram, 207-625-3396, info@tearcapworkshops.org
Aug. 26 — Kathy Haley and Phil House, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Chapel, 640 Maine St., Poland, free, open to public, donations welcome.
WEEK OF AUG. 31-SEPT. 6
Aug. 31 — Author Catherynne Valente, 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, free, open to public, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.
Sept. 2 — Buckfield Parade and Community Day, 9 a.m. parade lineup, festivities follow at Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School, 207-461-3663, barefootphoto@hotmail.com, Janet Iveson 973-398-8891, janetiveson@hotmail.com, 207-754-1748.
WEEK OF SEPT. 7-13
Sept. 7 — Household hazardous waste collection (latex and oil-based paints accepted), 9 a.m.-noon, Jay Transfer Station, 672 Main St., Jay, 207-783-9186.
Sept. 7 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Sept. 7 – The Only Hope performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.
Sept. 9 — Connected Singles meeting, 7-9 p.m., (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
WEEK OF SEPT. 14-20
Sept. 14 – No Account Boozers performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.
Sept. 18 — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society pet wellness clinics, including free vaccines, microchips and pet food, with follow up booster dates: noon to 2 p.m., boosters Oct. 16, noon to 2 p.m., Kennedy Park, Park and Pine streets, Lewiston, 207-786-4713.
WEEK OF SEPT. 21-27
Sept. 21 — Bridgton Historical Society Annual Harvest Supper, music by Christine and Mo, 5-7 p.m., Narramissic. 46 Narramssic Road, off Ingalls Road, South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
Sept. 26 — Kennebec Land Trust walk on new Surry Hill Fayette property, 5:30 p.m., meet at the bus turnaround at the south end of Tom Surry Road, Fayette, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org
WEEK OF SEPT. 28-OCT. 4
Sept. 28, 29 — Stonewall Building Class, Tear Cap workshop for beginners and those with previous experience, in partnership with The Stone Trust, Hiram, 207-625-3396, info@tearcapworkshops.org
Sept. 28 — Waterville Public Library free volunteer fair, 2019volunteerfair@gmail.com.
Oct. 1 — Topsham architectural historian Scott Hanson, “Restoring Your Historic House: The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners,” 6 p.m. free, open to public, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.
WEEK OF OCT. 5-11
Oct. 5 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Oct. 7 — Connected Singles meeting, 7-9 p.m., (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
WEEK OF OCT. 19-25
Oct. 19 — Maine Ski Museum Hall of Fame induction banquet, 4 p.m. cocktail reception, 6:30 p.m. banquet, King Pine Room, Sugarloaf Base Lodge, Carabassett Valley, skimuseumofmaine.org.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 2 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Nov. 4 — Connected Singles meeting, 7-9 p.m., (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
DECEMBER
Dec. 2 — Connected Singles meeting, 7-9 p.m., (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
EVENTS THREE DAYS AND LONGER
May 20-Sept. 16 — Cruise Nights, 5-7:30 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26, Oxford, held weekly Mondays weather permitting, 207-890-8778 or 207-595-2691.
May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, Matthews Way, Turner. No admission, hat is passed to pay musicians.
May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar, changes in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook.
June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535.
June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www.WatervilleCreates.org.
June 20-Aug. 29 — Waterville Public Library storytime at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, 3:30-5:30 p.m., near the Two Cent Bridge, Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville.
June 21-July 27 — “Striped” exhibition, Tom Ferrero paintings solo exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813
July 6-Aug. 31 — White Mountain art exhibit, Bethel Historical Society, Dr. Moses Mason House, 14 Broad St., 207-824-2908.
July 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@bethelhistorical.org.
July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, “Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239.
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. 2-Sept. 7 — “Formation” exhibition, cermanics by 29 Maine artists, The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to publc, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813.
Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening.
Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of “Mamma Mia!” performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207-783-0958.
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.
Sept. 5-7 — Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 783-6795.
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.
Rose’s Room, support for those with incarcerated loved one, third Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St., 207-998-2547.
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
Connected Singles, 7-9 p.m., first Monday of the month, (nondenominational), St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
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 & fourth Sunday of the month, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, admission by donation, kitchen is open, 207-566-7302.
Embden Community Center public suppers, second Saturday of the month except December, 5 p.m. $8, $4 for under 12, 207-566-7302.
FARMINGTON
Farmington Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, North Dining Hall, UMF campus.
Rose’s Room, support for those with incarcerated loved one, fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle St., 207-491-2527.
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.
SHELBURNE, NH
Free weekly Wednesday night practice for North Country Traditional Music Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., Shelburne Town Hall, 74 Village Road, 603-915-0856.
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.
WATERVILLE
Downtown Waterville Summer Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. Thursday until Thursday before Thanksgiving, Riverwalk at Head of Falls.
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
