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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 consecutive days or more are at the bottom of the weekly section of the calendar, and listings of recurring weekly or monthly events are below that, by town or city.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Those attending live events should prepare to follow the event’s public health and safety measures, including possibly wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing.
WEEK OF JULY 10-16
July 13 — Annual open house at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn, 2 to 6 p.m., 207-755-5273.
July 13 — Book discussion, 10:30 a.m., “The Overstory,” by Richard Powers, Belgrade Public Library and/or Zoom, part of Belgrade Community Read, free, open to the public, www.townofbelgrade.com/library.
July 13 — The Smith Collaboration, live music, 6 p.m., Anniversary Park, 8 Second St., Auburn, free, open to public.
July 13 — Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 free outdoor concert, Country Ridge Riders, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the post, 112 King St., refreshments available, bring your own chair.
July 13 – Grown Ups, F. Coffin & Melinda LaLiberty, 6:30-8 p.m., Music With Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
July 13 — Author Nicole Casper, “The Brockton Tragedy of Moosehead Lake,” via Zoom, hosted by Norway Public Library, 6:30-7:30, networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89629911093, 207-743-5309,
July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Historical Society annual meeting and program, 6:30 p.m., Bald Mountain Camps lakeside events tent, brief business meeting, followed by Bill Krohn on “Samuel Farmer (1828-1913): Early Promoter of Rangeley Lakes,” free, open to public. Rangeley Historical Society Facebook page.
July 14 — 7 Lakes Alliance geology hike with Mel Croft, 11 a.m. French Mountain, Watson Pond Road, Rome, free, open to public, registration required, www.7LakesAlliance.org, 207-495-6039.
July 14 — Summer concert series, 12:15 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, 207-777-1200.
July 14 — Androscoggin Historical Society Knight House activity, 1-4 p.m., free, open to public, donations acceptied, on River Walk near West Pitch Park, outside theme will feature textiles and needle tatting demonstrations, masks must be worn to tour the house,207-784-0586.
July 14 — Maine authors Irene M. Drago and Maureen Milliken, under the big tent, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727.
July 14 — Author Mark Brockmann, “Indigenous Lithic Sources of Northeastern North America,” 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, participants are invited to bring in personal lithic specimens and artifacts 207-864-5529.
July 14 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts annual Street Dance, 6:30-10 p.m., Pond Street, Rangeley, family friendly, free, donations accepted, www.rangeleyarts.org.
July 14 — Music at the Gazebo, Meetinghouse Park, Farmington, 7 p.m., Scott Barber (guitar and kazoo) free, open to public, donations welcome, artsfarmington.org.
July 15 — Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmens Association 125th annual meeting, 5 p.m. clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, potluck cookout, guest speaker MDIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso, free for members, $15 adult nonmembers, $10 kid nonmembers.
July 15 — Author talk with Kerri Arseneault, author of “Mill Town: Reckoning With What Remains,” 6-7 p.m. via Zoom, sponsored by Auburn Public Library, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org [1] to get link info.
July 15 — Ruth Moore, “American Sign Language: What is It?” 7 p.m. via Zoom, www.hobbslibrary.org, 207-925-3177.
July 16 — Maine Forestry Museum Little Miss and Mister Wood Chip Contest, for ages 6-8, 6:30 p.m., Rangeley Inn, 2443 Main St. Liz Pimentel, 917-836-1632; maineforestrymuseum.org.
July 16 — “19th Century Rangeley in 3D,” Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, vintage Stereoviews and old photographs enhanced and shared in 3D on the big screen, 3D glasses supplied, short silent films with live music by Stan Keach and Bud Godsoe, $7, cash bar, Rangeley Historical Society Facebook page.
July 16 — “Angels in the Outfield,” 8:45 p.m., Pettengill Softball Field, Auburn, part of Auburn Summer Movie Series, free, open to public.
WEEK OF JULY 17-23
July 17 — Annual Rangeley Lakes Region loon count, 7-7:30 a.m., on lakes across region, coordinated effort to avoid repetition, to volunteer email headwaters@rlht.org.
July 17 — Farmington Falls Fire Co. Inc. Annual Yard Sale and Chicken Barbecue, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., BBQ at noon, Philbrick Park, proceeds for Philbrick Park maintenance and Hawks baseball teams sponsorship.
July 17 — Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Cox Memorial Church, 29 Middle St, Hallowell, all sales by donation with 100% benefiting Hall-Dale Elementary School Weekend Backpack program. Rain or shine.
July 17 — Delta Masonic Lodge 153 breakfast, 7-9 a.m. at the lodge, 920 Lovell Road, $8 per person.
July 17 — Leeds Historical Society bog walk, 1 p.m., Maurer peat bog, 886 Route 106, bring bug dope and wear shoes for wet areas. Rain date is 1 p.m. July 18.
July 19 — 7 Lakes Alliance Live Animals with Chewonki “Scales and Tails,” 11 a.m. 137 Main St., Belgrade, free, open to public, www.7LakesAlliance.org, 207-495-6039.
July 19 — Sandy River Ramblers, Rangeley outdoor concert series, 7 p.m., Haley Pond Park gazebo, free, open to public, 207-864-5000, rangeleyarts.org.
July 20 — Mount Blue Area Garden Club, 5:30 p.m., home of Terri Neil, 125 Heritage Circle, Farmington, bring lunch, chair, plant to swap, open to public.
July 20 — Double Entendre, live music, 6 p.m., Anniversary Park, 8 Second St., Auburn, free, open to public.
July 20 – Maggie and Robbie Coffrin, 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
July 21 — Summer concert series, 12:15 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, free, open to the public, 207-777-1200.
July 21 — Busy as Bees Workshop for youths, sponsored by Oxford County 4-H, 1-3 p.m. outdoors at the Oxford County Extension Office, 9 Olson Road, registration required by June 23, click here.
July 21 — Maine farmers’ survey overview panel discussion, 1-3 p.m. , via Zoom, free, reigstration required.
July 21 — Retired air traffic controller Jim Ferrara, “Air Traffic Control: How Does It Work?” at 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., free, open to public, register in person or call 207-864-5529 to reserve a space.
July 21 — Ali Farrell, author of “Pretty Rugged – True Stories from Women of the Sea,” Kennebec Historical Society Facebook Live speaker, 6:30 p.m., KHS Facebook page.
July 21 — Kate Russo, author of “Super Host,” hosted by Norway Memorial Library, 6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom, networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83111952295, www.norway.lib.me.us.
July 21 — Music at the Gazebo, Meetinghouse Park, Farmington, 7 p.m., Rachel Spear (guitar and vocals) free, open to public, donations welcome, artsfarmington.org.
July 22 — Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Blackjack 5k Run/Walk, 6 p.m. (registration begins at 5 p.m.)., Oak Hill Middle School, Ball Park Road, Sabattus; $5, open to all ages, social, noncompetitive, prizes for top male and female, “blackjack” prizes for runners/walkers, sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program page on Facebook.
July 22 — Marine Mammals of Maine, 7 p.m., via Zoom, www.hobbslibrary.org, 207-925-3177.
July 22 — 7 Lakes Alliance night hike, 7:30 p.m. French Mountain, Watson Pond Road, Rome, free, open to public, www.7LakesAlliance.org, 207-495-6039.
WEEK OF JULY 14-30
July 24 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library used book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gingerbread House lawn, 500 Main St., aside from fiction and children’s books, history and biography.
July 25 — Belgrade Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green, Belgrade Lakes village, no admission fee, townofbelgrade.com/recreation.
July 26 — Jazz Time 99, Rangeley outdoor concert series, 7 p.m., Haley Pond Park gazebo, free, open to public, 207-864-5000, rangeleyarts.org.
July 27 — Michael Krapovicky & Open Mic, live music, 6 p.m., Anniversary Park, 8 Second St., Auburn, free, open to public.
July 27 – Mill Town Road Show (country), 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
July 28 — Children’s singer Judy Pancoast, “Tails & Tales” concert, 10:30 a.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, free, open to public, registration requested, stop by the library or call 207-864-5529.
July 28 — Summer concert series, 12:15 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, free, open to the public, 207-777-1200.
July 28 — Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, with the theme “Animals and Trees,” 3 p.m. Belgrade Public Library, part of Belgrade Community Read, free, open to the public, www.townofbelgrade.com/library
July 28 — Author Kerri Arsenault, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, free, open to public, 207-377-8673.
July 28 — Music at the Gazebo, Meetinghouse Park, Farmington, 7 p.m., Hope Chernesky (fiddle, guitar and vocals) free, open to public, donations welcome, artsfarmington.org.
July 29 — Emily Sano, “Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of an Art Museum,” 7 p.m. community room, Charlotte Hobbs Libray, 227 Main St., Lovell (masks required), and via Zoom, www.hobbslibrary.org, 207-925-3177.
July 30 — 7 Lakes Alliance Live Animals with Chewonki “Owls of Maine,” 3 p.m. 137 Main St., Belgrade, www.7LakesAlliance.org, 207-495-6039.
July 30: “Mighty Ducks,” 8:45 p.m. drive-in style, parking lot at Norway Savings Bank Arena, part of Auburn Summer Movie Series, free, open to public.
WEEK OF JULY 31-AUG. 6
July 31 — Sabattus Rec Club Running Program free training sessions for better running for middle, high school students, free, open to boys and girls in Oak Hill area; 9 a.m. for middle-schoolers, 10 a.m. for high schoolers, wear good running shoes, bring hydration and towel or blanket, be prepared to run. Will be rescheduled if it rains, running@sabattusrec.com.
July 31 — Leeds Historical Society Curtis Homestead, Kennebec Land Trust conservation area, walk and talk, 1 p.m., Bog Road, three-tenths of a mile from Route !06 and 1.5 miles from U.S. Route 202. Rain date is 1 p.m. Aug. 1.
July 31 — Androscoggin Historical Society Knight House activity, 1-4 p.m., free, open to public, donations acceptied, on River Walk near West Pitch Park, outside activities will feature old-fashioned games, masks must be worn to tour the house,207-784-0586.
Aug. 3 – Tim Winchester (folk), 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
Aug. 4 — 29th annual Taste of Waterville, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville, food, entertainment, more. www.tasteofwaterville.com
Aug. 4 — Summer concert series, 12:15 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, free, open to the public, 207-777-1200.
Aug. 4. — Book discussion 6:30 p.m. “The Overstory,” by Richard Powers, Belgrade Public Library and/or Zoom, part of Belgrade Community Read, free, open to the public, www.townofbelgrade.com/library
Aug. 5 – Nature Walk at Shepard’s Farm Preserve, for youths of all ages, 10 a.m.-noon, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, Norway. . Registration required by July 29, click here.
Aug. 5 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 41st annual Art in August, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oquossoc Park, Oquossoc.
Aug. 5 — Peter Ellison, “An Evolutionary Perspective on COVID-19,” 7 p.m. community room, Charlotte Hobbs Libray, 227 Main St., Lovell (masks required), and via Zoom, www.hobbslibrary.org, 207-925-3177.
WEEK OF AUG. 7-13
Aug. 7 — Norway Universalist Church Pop-Up Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 479 Main St., Norway.
Aug. 7 — Leeds Historical Society Twin Bridges and Island Cemetery tour, 1 p.m., Route 219, Googins Island Public Boat Access. Rain date is 1 p.m. Aug. 8.
Aug. 7 — Lawrence High School class of 1971 50th class reunion, 1-7 p.m., 255 Trafton Performance and Event Venue, 255 Trafton Road (off Interstate 95 Exit 124), Waterville, free, donations accepted, Evelyn Greenlaw, 207-577-7304.
Aug. 8 — Maine Senior Games Ping Pong Tournament, noon, Bridgton Town Hall, 26 North High St. open to anyone 45 or older, no admission for spectators, www.maineseniorgames.org].
Aug. 9 — Sami Stevens and Kazemde George, Rangeley outdoor concert series, 7 p.m., Haley Pond Park gazebo, free, open to public, 207-864-5000, rangeleyarts.org.
Aug. 10 – Duo (jazz), 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
Aug. 11 — Summer concert series, 12:15 p.m., Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, free, open to the public, 207-777-1200.
Aug. 11 — Androscoggin Historical Society Knight House activity, 1-4 p.m., free, open to public, donations acceptied, on River Walk near West Pitch Park, , outside theme focus on preserving food, and will feature a corn sheller, apple peeler and butter maker, masks must be worn to tour the house,207-784-0586.
Aug. 12 — 19th Century Rangeley in 3D,” Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, vintage Stereoviews and old photographs enhanced and shared in 3D on the big screen, 3D glasses supplied, short silent films with live music by Stan Keach and Bud Godsoe, $7, cash bar, Rangeley Historical Society Facebook page.
WEEK OF AUG. 14-20
Aug. 14: Friends of Norway Memorial Library used book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gingerbread House lawn, 500 Main St., $1 a bag sale.
Aug. 16 — Jazz Time 99, Rangeley outdoor concert series, 7 p.m., Haley Pond Park gazebo, free, open to public, 207-864-5000, rangeleyarts.org.
Aug. 17 – Denny Breau, 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
Aug. 19 — Author talk by Matt Cost, author of “Mainely Power,” 6-7 p.m. via Zoom, sponsored by Auburn Public Library, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org to get link info.
Aug. 19 — Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Prediction 5k Run/Walk, 6 p.m. (registration begins at 5 p.m.)., Oak Hill Middle School, Ball Park Road, Sabattus; $5, open to all ages, social, noncompetitive, prizes for top male and female, sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program page on Facebook.
Aug. 19, Jo Radner, “Wit and Wisdom: A Community Tradition in 19th Century New England Villages,” 7 p.m. community room, Charlotte Hobbs Libray, 227 Main St., Lovell (masks required), and via Zoom, www.hobbslibrary.org , 207-925-3177.
WEEK OF AUG. 21-27
Aug. 21 — Art in the Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. corner of Main and Academy streets, Auburn, www.artinauburn.com.
Aug. 23 — Sandy River Ramblers, Rangeley outdoor concert series, 7 p.m., Haley Pond Park gazebo, free, open to public, 207-864-5000, rangeleyarts.org.
Monday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., Julie Olson, “Zero Waste: Living a Life Less Wasteful with Tips and Strategies to Reduce Your Trash,” 6:30 p.m., via Zoom, cosponsored by Greater Lovell Land Trust and Casco Public Library, www.hobbslibrary.org, 207-925-3177.
Aug. 24 Christine and Friends (rock ‘n roll), 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
WEEK OF AUG. 28-SEPT. 3
Aug. 28 –Third annual Papermakers Heritage Celebration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum, 22 Church S., Livermore Falls, tours, refreshments, garage sale, guest speaker and paper-making demonstrations, 207-897-3157 or 207-592-1807.
Aug. 28 — Androscoggin Historical Society Knight House activity, 1-4 p.m., free, open to public, donations acceptied, on River Walk near West Pitch Park, theme will focus on the herb garden and will include samples from the Knight House culinary and medicinal herb garden, masks must be worn to tour the house,207-784-0586.
Aug. 29 — Belgrade Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green, Belgrade Lakes village, no admission fee, townofbelgrade.com/recreation.
Aug. 31 – Jerks of Grass (bluegrass), 6:30-8 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
WEEK OF SEPT. 4-10
Sept. 7 – Pam Weeks (Acadian), 6-7:30 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
WEEK OF SEPT. 11-17
Sept. 11 — Awards reception for Rangeley Friends of the Arts 7th annual Western Mountain Photography Show, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, lobby of RFA Lakeside Theater, 2439 Main St., Rangeley, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org.
Sept. 14 – Ruth Hill (folk), 6-7:30 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
Sept. 14 — Retired Maine State Trooper Percy Turner on the history of the Maine State Police, co-hosted by Hebron Historical Society and Minot Historical Society, 7 p.m., preceded by 6 p.m. pot luck supper, at the West Minot Grange Hall, 186 West Minot Road, free, open to public, feel free to bring something, donations also accepted.
Sept. 16: “Tom and Jerry,” starting between 7-8 p.m., Chestnut Park, part of Auburn Summer Movie Series, free, open to public.
WEEK OF SEPT. 18-24
Sept. 18, 19 — Artisan fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ricker Hill Orchards, 295 Buckfield Road, Turner, free, open to public, HeatherLagueux@gmail.com or 207-212-4176.
Sept. 19 — Leavitt Area High School classes of 1980, 1981 reunions, 1-5 p.m. Vista of Maine, 146 N. Hills Ridge Road, Greene, details on Facebook Leavitt Class of 80 and 81; 40th Class Reunion.
Sept. 21 – Hot Damn; Deb & Norm Pelletier (Americana), 6-7:30 p.m., Music for Mavis, Turner Gazebo, sit with friends you came with and maintain 6-foot distance from others, donation bin at the entrance, no rain dates.
WEEK OF SEPT. 25-OCT. 1
Sept. 25 — Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum tours, garage sale, refreshments, papermaking and children’s train rides, 22 Church St., Livermore Falls, 207-897-3157 or 207-592-1807.
Sept. 25, 26 — Artisan fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wallingford’s Fruit House, 1240 Perkins Ridge Road, Auburn, free, open to public, HeatherLagueux@gmail.com or 207-212-4176.
Sept. 26 — Belgrade Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green, Belgrade Lakes village, no admission fee, townofbelgrade.com/recreation.
OCTOBER
Oct 2, 3 — Artisan fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boothby’s Farm Market, Boothby Road, Livermore, free, open to public, HeatherLagueux@gmail.com or 207-212-4176.
Oct. 9 — Belgrade Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green, Belgrade Lakes village, no admission fee, townofbelgrade.com/recreation.
Oct. 11 — Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by viewing the Ne-Do-Ba collection of artifacts donated to Androscoggin Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., at Knight House, River Walk near West Pitch Park, free, open to public, donations accepted, masks must be worn to tour the house,207-784-0586.
Oct. 9, 10 — Artisan fair, Thompson’s Orchard, 276 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester, free, open to public, HeatherLagueux@gmail.com or 207-212-4176.
Oct. 30 — Double feature, “Monsters, Inc.” at 6 p.m. and “Hocus Pocus” at 8 p.m., free, open to public, registration required, Great Falls Park, part of Auburn Summer Movie Series, auburnmaine.gov.
Oct. 31 — Halloween at the Museum, 3-6 p.m., Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum, 22 Church St., Livermore Falls, candy, games, train rides, 207-897-3157 or 207-592-1807
EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
June 21-Aug. 27 — Free concerts 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, City Park Gazebo, Summer Street, Bath. Bath Swing Band Wednesday, variety of instrumental music Friday. Free, open to public.
July 10-Aug. 28 — Waterfront Park concert series, 6 p.m., every Saturday, Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St., Bath, free, open to the public.
July 16-26 — Artist Mary Delano, featured WFLT Clothesline Project exhibition, Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, Norway, free, open to public.
Aug. 6-16 — Artist Nikki Millonzi, featured WFLT Clothesline Project exhibition, Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, Norway, free, open to public.
Aug. 20-30 — Artist Virginia Valdes, featured WFLT Clothesline Project exhibition, Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, Norway, free, open to public.
Sept. 10-20 — Artist Kimberly Hamlin, featured WFLT Clothesline Project exhibition, Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Road, Norway, free, open to public.
Sept. 11-Oct. 11 — 7th annual Western Mountain Photography Show, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, lobby of RFA Lakeside Theater, 2439 Main St., Rangeley, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
Listed by town/city
BRIDGTON
Community Ping Pong Program, 1-4 Sunday $1 to participate, open to all Town Hall, 26 North High St.
RANDOLPH
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop group, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, women of all ages who like to sing welcome. Call Lea at 207-622-1273 or Jenny at 207-441-2816.
TURNER
Boy Scout Troop 187 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Contact Robert Quick 207-330-9657.
