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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 SEPT. 11-17
Sept. 11 — Lewiston Firefighters Community Day, 8:46 a.m.-10 p.m., 9-11 tribute, pancake breakfast, fireman’s muster, games, music, food, fireworks.
Sept. 11 — Opening reception Hallowell Granite Symposium, 6:30 p.m., Old South Congregational Church, 135 Second St., Hallowell, featuring Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth Jr. presentation on history of Hallowell granite industry.
Sept. 13 – Create a Mosaic workshop for grieving children ages 6-18, 6-7:30 p.m., Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Healing Garden, 304 Main St., Waterville, free, registration required Jillian Roy, 207-873-3615 x 19, jroy@hvwa.org.
Sept. 14 — Cynthia Stancioff on “Edible Wild Mushrooms of Western Maine,” Mt. Blue Area Garden Club, 1 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road, free, open to public, social period starts at 12:30 p.m.
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. 14 — Carol Gardner, “Involuntary Americans: Scottish Prisoners in Early Colonial Maine,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Norway Public Library, free, open to public, registration required, questions call 207-743-5309 ext. 1.
Sept. 14 — Lisa Luken, simple living coach and consultant, on hygge, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, free, open to public, registration required.
Sept. 15 — Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine open house, 2-4 p.m., 59 Winter St., Norway. www.crcofwm.org.
Sept. 15 – Church of the Good Shepherd historical service featuring the liturgy and music of 1921, 6 p.m., presentation by Gary Priest to follow in the undercroft, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, www.goodshepherdrangeley.org.
Sept. 15 — Bill Toms, author of “Quiet Lives,” 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Library, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open the public, register at the library or 207-864-5529. Masks required.
Sept. 16 – Tinkergarten children outdoor play class, 18 months-8 years old, 9:30 a.m., Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, free, registration required,heather.katz@mail.tinkergarten.com
Sept. 16 — Kenny Wing, of Eustis, on 1775 Arnold expedition, hosted by Kennebec Historical Society, 6:30 p.m., South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta, preceded by 6 p.m. annual meeting, 207-622-7718.
Sept. 16 — Denny Breau, Belgrade Summer Concerts on the Village Green, 6:30-8 p.m., free, open to the public, intersection of West Road and Main Street, Belgrade Lakes village. (Rescheduled from July 29)
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 — Museum Day, free admission to participating Maine museums, free tickets required Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay.
Sept. 18 — Messalonskee High School girls soccer and ShineOnCass Foundation ShineOn Saturday, girls soccer mentoring for ages pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, 9-11 a.m., free, no soccer experience required, grass soccer field behind Messalonskee Middle School, Oakland. Send attending child’s name and age, parent or guardian name and contact info to shineoncass@gmail.com.
Sept. 18 — Rally for Recovery, hosted by the Lewiston Area Public Health Committee, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kennedy Park, Lewiston, information, music, discussion, food, for those affected by addiction.
Sept. 18 — Oxford Advent Christian Church 3-T auction, 5 p.m., Route 26, Oxford, free hot dogs and beans meal, 6 p.m. auction, to benefit mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico, Oxford Advent Christian Church is on Route 26.
Sept. 18 — Androscoggin Grange 8 variety show, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Androscoggin Grange, 99 Main St., Greene, admission $8.
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 – Organist Joyce Jones, 9:45 a.m., Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn,, free, open to public.
Sept. 19 — Third annual Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5k Walk/Run, registration begins 7 a.m., start is 8:30 a.m., Poland Spring Inn, 640 Main St., Poland, benefits scholarships for Poland Regional High School students interested in becoming first responders, dps5k.weebly.com .
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. 19 — Dog workshop for youth 8-14, hosted by Oxford County 4-H, 2-3 p.m., free, registration required at extension.umaine.edu/register/product/4-h-dog-workshop.
Sept. 21 — Lewiston Public Library Game On, Grownups, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Couture Room, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, tabletop game night for adults, free, open to public.
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.
Sept. 22 — Kennebec Valley District of Scouting Uniform Bank/Scouting for Food Night/Scouts Sign Up Night from 6:30-8 p.m., Waterville Goodwill, The Concourse downtown, free uniforms while they last, bring nonperishable food item for food drive, 207-660-1599, circleofone555@hotmail.com.
Sept. 23 — Weston Woods Preserve paddle, hike, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Kennebec Land Trust, Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, paddle on Little Cobbossee Lake followed by walk at Weston Woods Preserve, bring own kayak, canoe, life preserver, Friends of Cobbossee Watershed office, 2518 U.S. Route 202, East Winthrop, registration required at mring@tklt.org, 207-377-2848.
Sept. 23 — James D. Paruk, “Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Driver,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Norway Public Library, 258 Main St., Norway, in-person, masks that fully cover the mouth and nose are required, regardless of vaccination status. Attendance limited to 30 people, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, norlib@norway.lib.me.us.
Sept. 24 — Brownfield Lions Club dance, 8-11 p.m. Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, Brownfield, $10, BYOB, music by Ultimate Country II. Benefits Lions community projects.
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 — Chewonki’s Mammals of Maine, sponsored by Norridgwock Library Trustees, 11 a.m. Norridgewock Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road, free, open to public, 207-634-2828.
Sept. 25 — Cub Scout Pack 684 Touch a Truck, noon-4 p.m., info on Scouting also available, American Legion Post 205, 396 Eastern Ave., Augusta.
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.
Sept. 29 – Peter Precourt artist’s talk, noon-1 p.m., Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, University of Maine at Augusta, free, open to public, artsuma.com.
Sept. 30 – DIY Pickles course, 4-6:30 p.m., basics of quick pickling and fermentation, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, free, materials provided, open to public, registration required, LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov or call 207-513-3135.
WEEK OF OCT. 2-8
Oct. 2 — Bridgton Public Library community document shredding day 8 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church, 33 North High St., suggested donation $15 for standard letter-size banker’s box, to benefit Youth Services Department of the library.
Oct. 2 — Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre Race to the Stage 5K, family-friendly, untimed fun run and walk, 9 a.m., 30 Academy St., Auburn, www.laclt.com.
Oct. 2 — American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary’s monthly bean supper, 5- 6 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. $10 all you can eat. Proceeds benefit programs for area veterans.
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. 3 — Blessing of the animals, 1 p.m., part of Church of the Good Shepherd Centennial Celebration, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, www.goodshepherdrangeley.org.
WEEK OF OCT. 9-15
Oct. 9 – NAMIWalks Maine, fundraiser for mental health support, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Capitol Park Plaza, Augusta, no fee, but fundraising is encouraged, www.namiwalks.org/Maine.
Oct. 9 — Belgrade Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green, Belgrade Lakes village, no admission fee, townofbelgrade.com/recreation.
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. 11 — Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day Ne-Do-Ba collection of artifacts, Androscoggin Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., Knight House, River Walk, free, open to public, donations accepted, masks must be worn to tour the house, 207-784-0586.
Oct. 12 — Lewiston Youth Advisory Council Jazz Up Your Future interactive job fair, 3-8 p.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., www.lewistonmaine.gov/jazzupyourfuture.
WEEK OF OCT. 23-29
Oct. 23 — American Legion Post 6 lawn sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 114 Second St., Hallowell.
WEEK OF OCT. 30-NOV. 5
Oct. 30 – Skowhegan Community Trunk or Treat, 10 a.m.-noon, T&B’s Celebration Center, 414 Madison Ave. Businesses offering candy must register by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at skowheganregion.com/events/. All vehicles must be decorated.
Oct. 30 – Lisbon Harvest Festival, 3-5:30 p.m., MTM Recreation Center, 18 School St., Lisbon Falls. Rain date Oct. 31.
Oct. 30 – Chesterville Trunk a Treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road, Chesterville, free, open to public, 207-778-3156.
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.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 13 – Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,131 High St., Sabattus; adobson@une.edu.
DECEMBER
Dec. 19 — Holiday carol sing with Robert Ludwig, 4 p.m., part of Church of the Good Shepherd Centennial Celebration, 2614 Main St., Rangeley, www.goodshepherdrangeley.org.
EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
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. 11-19 — Hallowell Granite Symposium, Stevens Common, Hallowell, other sites, sculptor demonstrations, other presentations, hallowellgranitesymposium.org.
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.
