Maine News Events Calendar Oct. 3

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 and weekly meetings and events, listed by town, are at the end.

WEEK OF SEPT. 28-OCT. 4
Oct. 4 — 12th annual Aging Well Living Well Expo, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River, Newry, $25 fee inclues breakfast and lunch, 30 workshops, www.seniorsplus.org, 1-800-427-1241.
Oct. 4 — 6th Annual Brat & Strudel Tasting Contest, 5-6:30 p.m., Rangeley Inn & Tavern.
Oct. 4 — The Table at the Norway Grange Free Friday Fun Night, Octtober birthdays with cake, games and more, 6-8 p.m., 15 Whitman St., Norway, free, open to public, 207-461-3093 (leave a message), aaturnleft3@gmail.com.
Oct. 4 — Hebron Academy Cohen Concert featuring cellist Jan Müller-Szeraws, pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome 7:30 p.m., Lepage Center for the Arts, free, open to public, 207-966-5236, playman@hebronacademy.org.

WEEK OF OCT. 5-11
Oct. 5 — First Saturday at the Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Winthrop Road, 9 a.m.-noon, books, items, breakfast food, for sale, 207-685-3612.
Oct. 5 — Maine Forestry Museum’s 27th Annual Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley, 207-884-3939.
Oct 5 — Inside Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post 9787, 58 E. Main St., South Paris.
Oct. 5 — Maine author Bruce Pratt, 3 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley.
Oct. 5 — Reception for artist Melanie Tornberg, 4-5:30 p.m., Table Rocks Art Center, 162 Main St., Bethel, free, open to public.
Oct. 5 — Authors Catharine H. Murray, Suzanne Farrell Smith discuss memoir writing, free, open to public, 3 p.m., Callahah Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3135, LPLReference@Gmail.com.
Oct. 5 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Oct. 5 — Community potluck summer, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., East Sumner, bring a dish to share, donations accepted, raffle will follow, proceeds benefit church outreach 207-388-2263, 207-388-2667.
Oct. 5 — Second annual Farmer Talent Show and Open Mic, doors open 6, begins at 7, East Madison Grange, 15 Grange Road, free popcorn, beverages, prizes for best performances, farm-themed raffle items. All ages welcome to attend and perform, tickets by donation, all proceeds to benefit East Madison Grange building restoration fund, hideandgopeep@gmail.com, 207-716-6441.
Oct. 5, 6 — Annual Barn & Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fairfield Historical Society, 42 High St., Fairfield, 207-453-2998.
Oct. 6 — American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 public community breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., 40 Island Road, Sabattus, 207-375-4004.
Oct. 6 — St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day Blessing of the Animals, 12:30 p.m. new flagpole at St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. Brunswick. Children are invited to bring their stuffed animal “pets.”
Oct. 6 — St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day Blessing of the Animals, 1 p.m., playground at St. Michael School, 56 Sewall St., Augusta.
Oct. 6 — Emerson Baker, professor of history at Salem State University, part of “13,000 Years of Maine History” bicentennial lecture series, 1-3 p.m. Wiscasset Middle HIgh School, 272 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset.
Oct. 6 — St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day Blessing of the Animals, 2 p.m., lawn of St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St., Bridgton.
Oct. 6 — St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day Blessing of the Animals,, 2 p.m., lawn of Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm St., Mechanic Falls.
Oct. 6 — St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day Blessing of the Animals, 2 p.m., lawn of St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St., Norway.
Oct. 6 — Pichcintu Chorus of Portland, 3:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St., Norway, public invited, free, donations accepted, reception follosws, 207-743-2290, www.Pihcintu.org.
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.
Oct. 8 — Support group hosted by Hope’s Place for Grieving Children will meet Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. for six weeks, Centenary United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Road, Skowhegan, 207-474-7775.
Oct. 8 — Robert W. Spencer reading, talk, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-743-5309, www.norway.lib.me.us.
Oct. 9 — Photographer Steve Carlson, Lisbon Historical Society, 7 p.m., refreshments, MTM Center, 18 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.
Oct. 10 — Monthly get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFBVA, noon, Governors Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St., Lewiston, for veterans who went through basic training at Sampson AFB, and all other veterans, Bob Sawyer, 207-657-4909.
Oct. 10 — Kennebec Land Trust, city of Augusta Howard Hill Historical Park dediation, 4 p.m., Gannett treehouse overlook [allow time for hike in www.tklt.org, 207-377-2848.
Oct. 10 — Children’s author Michelle Houts, 4:30 p.m. Begin Family Community Room, Carrabassett Valley Library, free, open to public.
Oct. 10 — Waterville Historical Society October meeting, Scott Holst, history of the Waterville Fire Department, 5:30 p.m. Redington Museum, 62 Silver St.
Oct. 10 — Civil War mourning customs, guest speaker Elizabeth Hallett, Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, free, open to public, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St.
Oct. 11 — Readfield Historical Society history walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Esker Trail along western perimeter of Quimby Bog, no fee or registration, meet by 10 a.m. at the trailhead, 73 North Road, parking available in RSU 38 bus lot, 207-441-9184, crossings4u@gmail.com.
Oct. 11 — Chicken Pie Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Turner Center Universalist Church across from the Gazebo on Route 219.
Oct. 11 — Phillips Community of Christian Women annual chicken supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Phillips Elementary School, 1401 Rangeley Road, $8, $5 12 and under, to cook or volunteer, call Barb Gardiner 207-684-3394.
Oct. 11 — Reception for artist Melanie Barash Leavitt, 5-7 p.m. Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, free, open to public, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com.
Oct. 11 –The Table at the Norway Grange Free Friday Fun Night, 1970s night, 6-8 p.m., 15 Whitman St., Norway, free, open to public, 207-461-3093 (leave a message), aaturnleft3@gmail.com.

WEEK OF OCT. 12-18
Oct. 12 — Bowdoin Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary annual fall garage sale, bake sale and raffle, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., fire department garage, Cornish Drive.
Oct. 12 — Belgrade Lakes Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule, events, times on Facebook, Belgrade Lakes Maine Harvest Festival.
Oct. 12 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library coloring contest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Center for All Seasons, Route 27, open to all elementary-age children, prizes in age groups, 207-495-2101.
Oct. 12 — Local musician Katherine Rhoda will sharing songs celebrating agriculture and rural life, 1:30 p.m., at Hiram Historical Society, Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge (off Main Street), Hiram Village. 207-615-4390.
Oct. 12 — Rangeley Congregational Church turkey dinner, 5 p.m. until food gone, $8 a person, The Barn, High Street Rangeley, take-out orders available, 207-864-5966.
Oct. 12 — Minot United Methodist Church bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. open to all, $7, $5 for children 7-12, under 7 free, Route 121 & Empire Road.
Oct. 12, 13 — Carrabassett Valley Public Library annual used book sale, pie and bake sale; book sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Spruce Room, Sugarloaf Base Lodge; bake sale 9 a.m. until everything’s gone, library lobby, www.carrabassettvalley.org.
Oct. 13 — Mike Dekker, author and living historian, and Mark Roman, living historian, on the French and Indian Wars in Maine, part of “13,000 Yers of Maine History” bicentennial lecture series, 1-3 p.m. Wiscasset Middle HIgh School, 272 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset.
Oct. 14 — Kennebec Retired Educators Association, 11 a.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, Augusta, 207-873-4447.
Oct. 15 — Tri-County Mental Health Services annual meeting, topic is community policing partnership, 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn, kmartel@tcmhs.org,l 207-344-1941.
Oct. 16 — “Living, working and socializing in 19th Century Readfield,” by Dale Potter-Clark, 6:30-8 p.m, Maranacook High School, 2250 Millard Harrison Drive, frree for Marancook students enrolled in a Maine history class, $12.50 for others, register at 207-685-4923, or maranacook.maineadulted.org.
Oct. 16 — Canton Historical Society presents Capt. Jonathan Bratten, Maine Army National Guard, speaking on “Maine in World War I,” 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, free, open to public, handicapped accessible, 207-500-9893.
Oct. 17 — Death Talk-Augusta, an informal supportive discussion on death and dying, free, open to public, no RSVP required, 4-5:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta Drew House, 6 Summer St. deathtalkaugustame@gmail.com.
Oct. 17 — “Teen College Nights,” college night for teens and parents, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640, ext. 4.
Oct. 18 — The Table at the Norway Grange Free Friday Fun Night, free Bingo, 6-8 p.m., 15 Whitman St., Norway, free, open to public, 207-461-3093 (leave a message), aaturnleft3@gmail.com.

WEEK OF OCT. 19-25
Oct. 19 — American Legion and Auxiliary celebrate 100th birthday, 1-3 p.m., Madison American Legion post hall, 20 S. Maple St., Madison; recognition of World War II veterans at 1:30 p.m., 207-635-2051 or 207-431-4903.
Oct. 19 — “An Enchanted Evening,” dinner dance to benefit the St. Maartin de Porres and St. Cahterine of Sienna residences, 5:30-10 p.m., Royal Oak Room, 1 Bates St., Lewiston, 207-577-5239.
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.
Oct. 19 — Alden M. Gayton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 31 turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., 426 Washington St. North, $7, $4 children under 10, 207-783-6992.
Oct. 20 — Ken Hamilton, living historian, on Maine and Acadien privateers during King Williams War, part of “13,000 Yers of Maine History” bicentennial lecture series, 1-3 p.m. Wiscasset Middle HIgh School, 272 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset.
Oct. 22 — Windham real estate broker Linda Griffin on “Understanding Antique Homes,” Hebron Historical Society, 7 p.m., free, open to public, town office, 351 Paris Road.
Oct. 24 — Author Mark Guerin, 6 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, free, open to public, 207-725-1727, emma@topshamlibrary.org, topshamlibrary.org.
Oct. 25 — Downtown Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m., Lisbon Street, Lewiston; Main Street, Auburn, open to all, free trolley across bridge during event, 207-783-2249, Erin@LAMetroChamber.com.
Oct. 25 — Paris Parks & Recreation Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m., Fire Department, 137 Western Ave., South Paris, free, open to public.
Oct. 25 — The Table at the Norway Grange Free Friday Fun Night, 5 p.m., Halloween party, 15 Whitman St., Norway, free, open to public, 207-461-3093 (leave a message), aaturnleft3@gmail.com

WEEK OF OCT. 26-NOV. 1
Oct 26 — Legion and Auxiliary members card-making session Make A Difference Day, 10 a.m.-noon, 20 South Maple St., Madison; open to all, free, 207-696-8289.
Oct. 26 — The Pickwick Club, Maine’s Dickens and other Victorian authors reading and discussion group, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library, free, open to public, Joanne 207-583-6957, Alexis 207-779-8979.
Oct. 26 — Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad annual fall business meeting, 1:30 p.m., Phillips Community House, Main Street, Phillips, open to all, www.srrl-rr.org.
Oct. 26 — Suede performs in Concerts for a Cause, 7:30 p.m., Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church 1 Middle St., Brusnwick, suede.brownpapertickets.com, tickets also available at Gulf of Maine Books, 134 Maine St.
Oct. 28 — Blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., LA Metro Chamber office, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston, go to www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter LAMETRO to register and choose appointment time.
Oct. 29 — Town of Paris, Salvation Army free coat pickup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Office, 33 Market Square, South Paris, all are welcome to pick up a coat, regardless of town of residence.
Oct. 29 — Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine annual open house, 4-6 p.m., free, open to public, 199 Main St., Norway, www.crcofwm.org, 207-890-0329.
Oct. 31 — Lakes Christian Fellowship Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. parking lot of Belgrade Lakes Seafood and Dairy Bar, 18 Main St., Belgrade Lakes.

WEEK OF NOV. 2-8
Nov. 1, 2 — New Gloucester Fall Festival of Books & Bake Sale, New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road; 5:30-7 Friday First Dibs’ for Kids Book Sale, adults must be accompanied by kid; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday book and bake sale, 207-926-4840.
Nov. 2 — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 Luck of the Draw Ticket Auction, 9 a.m., 50/50, door prizem $2 admission, kitchen will be open, 217 Waterville Road (U.S. Route 201).
Nov. 2 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Nov. 3 — Tinkergarten Fall Lantern Walk, free, regstration required, 4 p.m. North Street Playground, 151 North St., Waterville, tinkergarten.com/leaders/heather.katz, heather.katz@mail.tinkergarten.com.
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.
Nov. 7 — “Teen College Nights,” FAFSA completion workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640, ext. 4.

WEEK OF NOV.9-15
Nov. 9 — Rumford American Legion Post 24 Military Ball, 4-10 p.m. includes social hour, sit-down dinner, dancing, formal dress required, open to all, will honor veterans and active military, $20, 207-507-1194.
Nov. 10 — Lakes Christian Fellowship commemorates Veterans Day, 11 a.m. service., Belgrade Center for All Seasons, 1 Center St., all are welcome.
Nov. 11 — Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Family Church annual Veterans Day community prayer service, 6:30 p.m., 607 Sabattus St., nondenominational, all faiths and affiliations welcome, active soldiers urged to attend in uniform.

WEEK OF NOV. 16-22
Nov. 21 — Death Talk-Augusta, an informal supportive discussion on death and dying, free, open to public, no RSVP required, 4-5:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta Drew House, 6 Summer St. deathtalkaugustame@gmail.com.

WEEK OF NOV. 23-29
Nov. 25 — Lewiston-Auburn College Franco-American reading series, featuring Suzanne Pelletier, poet and community supporter, reading from “Immigrant Dream” and “This Unheeded Eden,” 7 p.m., Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College of the University of Southern Maine on Westminster Street, Lewiston.
Nov. 28 — Turkey Trot 4 Hope, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine fundraiser, 1, 4-mile walks, run, Norway, free entry for SAD 17 elementary students, discount is sign up by Oct. 31, runsignup.com/Turkeytrot4hope.
Nov. 28 — Special Thanksgiving worship service, 10 a.m. Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road, Madrid Township, all welcome, 207-639-2713, reedsmillchurch.org.

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.
Dec. 13, 14 — Christmastide Community Vocal Choir concert, 3 p.m., Second Congregational Church UCC, 205 Main St., Norway.
Dec. 22 — Candlelight Christmas Service, 3 p.m., Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road, Madrid Township, all welcome, 207-639-2713, reedsmillchurch.org.

2020
Feb. 24 — Lewiston-Auburn College Franco-American reading series, Steven Riel, editor-in-chief of the Franco-American literary e-journal “Résonance,” 7 p.m., Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College of the University of Southern Maine on Westminster Street, Lewiston.
March 23 — Lewiston-Auburn College Franco-American reading series, Ron Currie Jr. 7 p.m., Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College of the University of Southern Maine on Westminster Street, Lewiston.
April 27 — Lewiston-Auburn College Franco-American reading series David Vermette, “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans,” 7 p.m., Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College of the University of Southern Maine on Westminster Street, Lewiston. www.thememoirnetwork.com or call 207-353-5454.

ONGOING EVENTS, or EVENTS THREE DAYS AND LONGER
Sept. 13-Oct. 19 — UMA art program alumni art show, The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org 207-622-3813.
Sept. 14-Oct. 6 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts Western Mountain Photography Show, free, open to public, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., 207-864-5000.
Oct. 4-6 — Singer, songwriter and evangelist Ed Sealy, in concert with Dave Mumford, at Belgrade Bible Church, 744 Augusta Road (Route 27), Belgrade, free, open to the public; Sealy and Mumford in concert Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. evanglism class, 4:30 p.m. fellowship meal, 6 p.m. concert; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. morning worship, noon lunch, 2 p.m. hymn sing; 5 p.m. evening service, snack, fellowship follow.
Oct. 5-19 — Waterville Public Library fall book sale, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 5 preview for an additional $5 fee, sales by donation, sale ongoing during library hours, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 12, 19; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 7-10, Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 15-17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 18; librarian@watervillelibrary.org, or call 207-872-5433.
Oct. 5-Nov. 10 — Paintings of Melanie Tornberg Table Rocks Art Center, 162 Main St., Bethel, www.tablerockartscenter.com.
Oct. 9-Nov. 8 — Exhibition of plein air works of Melanie Barash Leavitt, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, free, open to public, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com.
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.
Oct. 12-18 — Community Little Theatre production of “Annie,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 24, 25, 26; 2 p.m. matinees Oct. 20, 27, www.laclt.com.
Oct. 15-Nov. 30 — “Art and the Land” exhibition, The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, harlowgallery.org/call-klt.
Oct. 16-20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, free three-session workshop for those over 50 starting a business, USM Lewiston/Auburn Campus, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston, reserve a spot, newventuresmaine.org.
Oct. 18-27 — Community Little Theater, “My Fair Lady,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26; 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 27; www.laclt.com
Nov. 1-3 — Come Home, Auburn Edward Little alumni event, hosted by city of Auburn and Auburn School Department, events at locations throughout city, www.auburn150.com.
Nov. 5-19 — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, free three-session workshop for those over 50 starting a business, New Ventures Office, 108 Perham St., Suite 2, Farmington, reserve a spot, newventuresmaine.org.

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

LEWISTON
Center for Wisdom’s Women French-speaking women;s group, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 97 Blake St. 207-513-3922, www.wisdomswomen.org.

NORWAY
The Table at Norway Grange, free community breakfasts, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays; Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St.

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