Maine News Events Calendar Oct. 20

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 OCT. 16-22
Oct. 19 — Phil Nadeau, “The Unlikeliness of it All – Part 1,” 5:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., free, open to public, 150 years of Lewiston/Auburn economic and social history, 207-513-3135, LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov.
Oct. 20 – Coffee with the Manager, with Winslow Town Manager Erica LaCroix, 9-10 a.m., free, open to public, Winslow Parks and Recreation Office, 114 Benton Ave., Winslow.
Oct. 21 — Meghan Powderly Bates on her experience with U.K. National Health System, 7:30 a.m., via Zoom, hosted by Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, free, open to public, contact George Szok at Gszoksbox@gmail.com for link.
Oct. 21 — Haunted Hall’s Paranormal Ghost Hunting Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, in-person, masks that fully cover the nose and mouth required for all participants, attendance limited to 30, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, norlib@norway.lib.me.us.
Oct. 22 — Monmouth Community Players “Continuing Tales from Spoon River, 6:30-8:30, Monmouth Cemetery, next to Cumston Hall, admission by donation.

WEEK OF OCT. 23-29
Oct. 23 — Steep Falls Village Preserve grand opening, Standish, 1-3 p.m., free, registration required at 207-839-4633 or Info@prlt.org.
Oct. 23 — Rangeley Region Guide’s and Sportsmen’s Association Youth Deer Hunting Day breakfast, 5:30-7:30 a.m. , Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, youth eat for free, adults $5 donation, Dave Kretzing, 207-864-4323.
Oct. 23 — Casco Village Church United Church of Christ Spooktacular Old Fashioned Maine Saturday Night Supper, 941 Meadow Road, seatings at 4:30, 5:30; $10, $5 for kids under 8, 207-627-4282.
Oct. 23 — American Legion Post 6 lawn sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 114 Second St., Hallowell.Oct. 23 — Monmouth Community Players “Continuing Tales from Spoon River,” 6:30-8:30, Monmouth Cemetery, next to Cumston Hall, admission by donation.
Oct. 24 — Monmouth Community Players “Continuing Tales from Spoon River,” 5:30-7:30, Monmouth Cemetery, next to Cumston Hall, admission by donation.
Oct. 25 — Zero Waste Maine, hosted by Lewiston Public Library, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom and Facebook Live, free, registration is required for Zoom participants, LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov, 207-513-3135.
Oct. 25 — Augusta Republican Club, 6:30 p.m., Augusta Elks, Civic Center Drive, all Republicans registered to vote in Augusta are welcome to attend and vote.
Oct. 28 – NESN sportscaster Tom Caron, Great Falls Forum speaker, 11 a.m.-noon, via Zoom and Lewiston Public Library Facebook page, 207-513-3135, LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov.
Oct. 28 — Maine Crime Writers authors panel, 6 p.m., via Zoom, hosted by Belgrade Public Library, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken (of Belgrade), Susan Vaughn, Maggie Robinson, Belgrade Public Library Facebook page for information.
Oct. 29 — Lions Club dance, 8-11 p.m., Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, Brownfield, for 21 and older, BYOB, $10 admission, music by Ultimate Country II, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund.

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.
Oct. 31 — Sabattus American Legion Post 135 Trunk or Treat, 3-5 p.m., 40 Island Road, Sabattus.
Nov. 2 – Kennebec County community health needs and priorities meeting, sponsored by MaineGeneral Health, Northern Light Inland Hospital, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Redington-Fairview General Hospital, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 4:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom, all invited, register at www.mainechna.org.
Nov. 4 — Book binding workshop for adults and teens, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon. St., Lewiston, free, open to public, registration required LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov or 207-513-3135.

NOV. 6-12
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. 6 — Turner Universalist Church holiday craft fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the church, Turner Center, Route 117, 207-225-3945
Nov. 6 — Minot United Methodist Church annual fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Route 121, corner of Minot Avenue and Empire Road, Minot, 11 a.m. lunch is take-out only.
Nov. 8 – Hybrid writing discussion with Jefferson Navicky and Claire Guyton, 6 p.m., via Zoom and Lewiston Public Library Facebook page, Zoom link will be posted to the Lewiston Public Library website and Facebook page before the program.
Nov. 9 — Minot Historical Society, 4 p.m., Elijah Jones House, 493 Center Minot Hill Road, free, all invited to attend, Minot Historical Society Facebook page or MinotHistoricalSociety.wordpress.com.
Nov. 11 – Wally Heimbach on Gen. Phil Kearny, Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to public. the lecture is free and open to the public.
Nov. 12 — Lisbon United Methodist Church Elf Magic Christmas Fair and Silent auction, 5-7 p.m., at the church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.

NOV. 13-19
Nov. 13 — Lisbon United Methodist Church Elf Magic Christmas Fair and Silent auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.
Nov. 13 – Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,131 High St., Sabattus; adobson@une.edu.
Nov. 14 — Leeds Historical Society Veterans Day commemoration, 11:15 a.m., Leeds Veteran’s Memorial, Leeds Center, corner of Route 106 and Church Hill Road.
Nov. 16 – Somerset County community health needs and priorities meeting, sponsored by MaineGeneral Health, Northern Light Inland Hospital, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Redington-Fairview General Hospital, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 4:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom, all invited, register at www.mainechna.org.

NOV. 20-26
Nov. 20 — St. Philip Church, Turner Road, Auburn, Christmas by the Lake fair.
Nov. 20 — Parish of the Holy Savior annual Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Athanasius & St. John Parish Hall, 126 Maine St., Rumford, preorder wreaths, hot turkey sandwich lunch, donate or volunteer 207-364-4556.

DECEMBER
Dec. 4 — Leeds Historical Society open house and holiday sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., History Center, Route 106.
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), 9 a.m., 30 Academy St., Auburn, registration open at www.laclt.com. $10 kids, $15 adults.

EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
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.
Oct. 2-Nov. 5 — Susan Colburn Motta guest artist Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, free, open to public, noon-4 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com.
Jan. 17-Feb. 12 – Topsham Public Library 14th annual Joy of Art exhibit, featuring artwork from members of the community, Crooker Gallery, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham.

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.

SABATTUS
American Legion Post 135 free coffee, doughnuts, 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, 40 Island Road.

TURNER
Boy Scout Troop 187 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Contact Robert Quick 207-330-9657.