Maine News Events Calendar March 7

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.

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 9 — Rufus Porter Museum 2022 Virtual Winter Lecture Series, topic is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s life, history of his boyhood home in Raymond, presented by John R. Manoush, Hawthorne Community Association, 7 p.m. via Zoom, free, $10 donation suggested, Visit rufusportermuseum.org/events.
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 12 – Androscoggin County Republican Caucus, 10 a.m.-noon, doors open at 9 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 20 North Main Street, Turner.
March 12 — Holy Family Church St. Patrick’s Dinner, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., 607 Sabbatus St., Lewiston, corned beef and cabbage dinner, live music, $5 per person, $20 for families of four or more, tickets for 2020 dinner honored, new tickets will sold before and after Mass or by calling Robert Michaud, 207-740-6585.
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 15 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club, 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road, topic “Tried and True Gardening Tips,” members should bring “finger foods” to chair; coffee and tea available; 207-778-4158.
March 16 — Free public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 3-6 p.m. 274 Front St., for those 18 and older, free, open to public, choice of Moderna or Pfizer; first, second, or booster dose; bring vaccination card.
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 – St. Patrick’s Dinner, sponsored by Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 South High St., Bridgton, corned beef and cabbage dinner, $15 a meal; also available for takeout by driving to the side door of the parish hall after 4 p.m. Mass. Proceeds benefit Knights charities.

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 22 — Maine State Library Genealogy Research Specialist B.J. Jamieson gives research tips on how to trace Irish ancestry, 6:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom, networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82110334833.
March 22 — Hebron Historical Society, jeweler Dennis Creaser on mining history in the area, 7 p.m., Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, open to public, Masks not required if vaccinated.
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 26 — Casco Village Church Sensational Spring Supper, seatings at 4:30, 5:30 p.m., featuring casseroles, homemade baked beans, salads, rolls and butter, cold drinks, hot coffee and homemade pies, $10, children 8 and under $5, 941 Meadow Road, Casco, 207-627-4282.
March 30 — Free public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 3-6 p.m. 274 Front St., for those 18 and older, free, open to public, choice of Moderna or Pfizer; first, second, or booster dose; bring vaccination card.
March 31 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “Revolutionary Road,” by Richard Yate, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
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 2 – Phillips area services, club, organizations, business show, featuring what’s available in Phillips, Avon, Madrid, free, 1-4 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., refreshments available by donation.
April 7 – Androscoggin County Republican Committee, Christine Northrup M.D. guest speaker, Calvary Baptist Church, 20 North Main Street, Turner, 6-8 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., donations appreciated.
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 10 – Open auditions for “Sweeney Todd,” 1-3 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Ages ninth grade and through adult, masks required, 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 14 – Androscoggin County Republican Committee monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St., Auburn.

APRIL 16-22
April 20 – Author Mark Alan Leslie, Kennebec Historical Society guest speaker, influence of Ku Klux Klan in Maine, 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester, free, open to public, donations accepted, 207-622-7718.
April 22 — Annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meet at 204 Main St., the Pierce House, director@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org.

APRIL 30-MAY 6
April 28 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “Arcadia,” by Lauren Groff, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
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.
May 1 — ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party, Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center, Albion, free, registration required, two sessions 10-11:30 p.m., 12:30-2 p.m., attendees asked to bring pet food for Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette, shineoncass.org, hart2hartfarm.org.
May 1 – Open auditions for “Best of DIVA,” open to all regardless of stage experience, 1-3 p.m. RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., email Erin Smith, erinnpsmith@gmail.com, if you can’t make the date or for help finding a song, rangeleyarts.org.

MAY
May 26 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “The Lowering Days,” by Jeffrey Brown, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.

JUNE
June 23 – Decades to Discover book discussion series, “You Are One of Them,” by Elliott Holt, 3-4 p.m. hosted by Norway Memorial Library, via Zoom or in person (masks required), 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.

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.
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.