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. 18-24
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 — Delta Masonic Lodge 920 spaghetti supper 5-6:30 p.m., Knights Hill Road, Lovell, deliveries available for elderly and handipalled residents. Call 207-925-3132 no later that 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, for a delivered meal.
Proceeds from the supper will be applied to matching grant application to the the Grand Lodge of Maine.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.
Oct. 1 — Winthrop Maine Historical Society antiques appraisal day 1-6 p.m. Van Der Brew tasting room and deck, 30 Summer St., Winthrop, $20 donation allows up to three items for appraisal. All proceeds benefit Winthrop History and Heritage Center.
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 – Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m., front lawn of the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston, all welcome.
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 — Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association 12th annual Turkey Shoot, rifle and pistol range, Oquossoc; registration 10-11 a.m., shoot begins 11 a.m. 207-864-5582 or 207-864-4323, rangeleyoutdoors.org.
Oct. 3 – Blessing of the Animals, 1 p.m., outside of St. Anne Church, 299 Main St., Gorham, all welcome.
Oct. 3 — Church of the Good Shepherd Blessing of the Animals, 1 p.m., church lakeside lawn, 2614 Main St., free, open to public, stuffed animals, photos of animals that can’t attend live event are welcome, donations to Franklin County Animal Shelter accepted,
www.goodshepherdrangeley.org.
Oct. 4 – Blessing of the Animals, 6 p.m., grotto of St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow, all welcome.
Oct. 7 — Maine College of Health Professions open house, 4-6 p.m. 70 Middle St., Lewiston.
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. 6 – Free ME From Lung Cancer Save Your Breath 5K, run/walk, 8 a.m., Kennebec River Rail Trail, 17 Union St. (YMCA) Augusta, freemefromlungcancer.org.
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.
2022
April 30 — Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre Race to the Stage 5K (originally scheduled for Oct. 2), registration open at www.laclt.com. $10 kids, $15 adults.
EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
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.
Oct. 1-31 — Lewiston Public LibraryTeen Room manga drawing contest, for participants ages 12-19 in who live or go to school in Lewiston, Auburn, Minot. For submission information visit lplonline.org/events/teen-manga-battle.
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.
