Maine News Events Calendar Feb. 23

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, including most theater performances, 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 FEB. 19-25
Feb. 22 — Sledding party, 2 p.m., Leighton’s field, behind Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, Mount Vernon.
Feb. 23 – Author Mark Leslie on Monmouth’s role in Underground Railroad, hosted by Cumston Library, 7 p.m. via Zoom, get link at library Facebook page or email cumstonpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
Feb. 24 — Snowshoe hike on Snowmobile Trail 41A, 10 a.m., Mount Vernon Community Center.
Feb. 24 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club drive-through Community Kettle free meal, 4-5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street, chili, cornbread, mixed greens salad, homemade cookies, no cost, donations accepted.

FEB. 26-MARCH 4
Feb. 26 — Canton Historical Society film “Canton, Maine: A Small Town with a Rich History,” 2-4 p.m., 25 Turner St., free, open to the public, handicapped accessible, soda, snacks to buy, 207-500-9893.
Feb. 26 — Free Community Supper, Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, seatings at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., baked turkey, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, homemade desserts, FREE, no charge, 941 Meadow Road, 207-627-4282.
March 2 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Western Maine Play Museum, Wilton, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 3 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Western Maine Play Museum, Wilton, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 4 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Western Maine Play Museum, Wilton, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.

MARCH 5-11
March 7 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Belle Creative Arts Center, Wilton, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 8 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Belle Creative Arts Center, Wilton, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 10 — Winthrop Maine Historical Society business meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom link is https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81096636540. (No speaker, just business).
March 10 — Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address with author Edward Achorn, Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m. Morrell Room, Curtis Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to public.

MARCH 12-18
March 14 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 15 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 15 – Write Time with Kim and Katy, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, fun and support for aspiring writers and those who would like to do more writing, 207-495-3508.
March 17 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 17 – Great Falls Forum, author Earl Brechlin, “So you think you know Maine? Think again!,” noon-1 p.m. via Zoom and Lewiston Public Library Facebook Live, free, open to public, link on LPL Facebook page before event.
March 17 — Botany of Medicinal Plants, Eric Doucette, botanist, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.
March 18 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 19 – Bushwhack hike, sponsored by Kennebec Land Trust, Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Leeds, 10 a.m., bring snowshoes, skis, and/or ice grippers, depending on conditions, must be comfortable traveling off-trail in winter conditions, no registration required, klt.org.
March 19 — Best Evah Bean Suppah to benefit Turner Public Library, pick up or delivery (in Turner, North Turner, for additional $5), 4-6 p.m., family meal $20, includes four red hot dogs, four servings of corn bread, pint of coleslaw, four cookies; $10 for two; vegetarian option available; preorders at turnerpubliclibrary.org, pay be cash, check only.

MARCH 19-25
March 21 – American Barn Quilt Trail workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Center, Farmington, free, open to public, all ages, RSVP required, 207-313-4878, reinholtgallery@gmail.com.
March 19 — AYCC Lucky 7K run & 1K Little Leprechaun Dash, Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St., Waterville, 7:30 a.m. race day registration, 8:30 a.m. 7K start, 9 a.m. 1K dash, all proceeds benefit AYCC Unified Champion Club, clubaycc.org, RunSigUp.com.
March 24 — Growing, Gathering, Preparing, and Using Medicinal Plants, Deb Soule, herbalist and founder of Avena Botanicals, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.

MARCH 26-APRIL 1
March 26 — Winthrop Maine Historical Society Doll Party to celebrate Women’s History month, 11 a.m.-noon, Winthrop History Center, 107 Main St., with author Karen Richards Toothaker, people and dolls of all ages welcome.
March 31 — Past, Present, and Future: Cultural Uses of Native Plants in Maine, Jennifer Neptune, artist, anthropologist, educator, and member of the Penobscot Nation, Kennebec Land Trust Conservation Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Road, COVID-19 full vaccination proof, or negative test within 48 hours required, klt.org.

APRIL 2-8
April 8 — Lakeside Dance Academy annual Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, tickets available 6 p.m. at the door, www.rangeleyarts.org.

APRIL 9-15
April 9 — Lakeside Dance Academy annual Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, tickets available 6 p.m. at the door, www.rangeleyarts.org.
April 14 — Maine College of Health Professions open house, 4-6 p.m., 70 Middle St., Lewiston, email to reserve a spot, alexander.l.clifford@gmail.com, or on mchp.edu Facebook event post, mchp.edu.

APRIL 30-MAY 6
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.

JULY
July 16 — Art in the Park, Shorey Park, Bridgton. Rain date July 17. gallery302.com.

NOVEMBER
Nov. 19 — 27th annual Holly Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rangeley Congregational Church Barn.

EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
Jan. 7-March 31 — “Witnessing Winter,” the art of Kris Horton, Marcia Baker and Matt Gross, free, open to public, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday, Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2492 Main St., Rangeley, rangeleyarts.org.
Jan. 28-Feb. 26 – “The Red Thread of Fate: A Fiber Exhibition,” free, open to public, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
March 7-June 27 — Free 17-week writing workshops with author Kim Sedlock, hosted by Lithgow Public Library, via Zoom, 1:30 p.m. every Monday; registration required, 207-626-2415, it’s not necessary to attend every workshop.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
Listed by town/city

AUBURN
Androscoggin County Republicans, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of month, Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St.

BRIDGTON
Al-Anon, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.
Community Ping Pong Program, 1-4 Sunday $1 to participate, open to all Town Hall, 26 North High St.
Narcotics Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.
Veterans Stronger Together, 4-5 p.m. Monday, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, 207-803-8707.

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.
Sabattus Recreation Running Club run, 6 p.m., meets at Sabattus Mini-Mall parking lot, in front of Mixer’s Nightclub. Weekly, yearp-round open to runners of all abilities.

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