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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, including most theater performances and art exhibitions, are at the bottom of the daily section; listings of regularly recurring weekly or monthly events are below that, listed by town or city in alphabetical order
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.
OCTOBER 15-21
Oct. 19 – 2022 Maine Homeless Veterans Standdown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hannaford, 295 Forest Ave, Portland, resources for homeless, and other veterans, rain or shine, maine.gov/veterans.
Oct. 19 – Bats in Maine, Cory Stearns, MDIF&W small mammal biologist, 6:30 p.m., Chace Community Forum, 150 Main St., Waterville, free, open to public, www.SebasticookRLT.org.
Oct. 20 – Joel Buckman on how DNA may play a role in managing wellness and well-being, 11:30 a.m., via Zoom, hosted by USM/LA Senior College’s Food for Thought, free, open to public, email laseniorcollege@gmail.com by noon Oct. 19 for the Zoom link, include name an and event.
Oct. 20 — Safe Voices annual Fall Mixer and Awards Ceremony, 5-8 p.m. Bates Mill Atrium, 36 Chestnut St., Lewiston, tickets on sliding scale, bit.ly/SVmixer, for full 10-person table, Grace Kendall , gkendall@safevoices.org.
Oct. 20 – Storytelling workshop, “Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them,” by Jo Radnor, via Zoom, hosted by Belgrade Public Library and Belgrade Historical Society, email LibraryDirector@TownofBelgrade.com or call 207-495-3508 for link.
Oct. 21 — Community Scan Day, Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., Skowhegan, bring up to three historic photographs for scanning, no larger than 12-by-17 inches, free, open to public, 207-474-9072 or www.skowhegan.lib.me.us.
Oct. 21 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. fall meeting, 2-4 p.m., Viles Mansion, 71 Stone St., Augusta, new members welcome, bring package of socks to support the Socktober Drive for those in need, Lina Michaud, president,207-485-4710, slaale@hotmail.com.
Oct. 21, 22 — 2022 Maine Hunger Dialogue and Climate Action Summit, for high school and college students and teachers, registration required by Oct. 14, free, meals provided, University of Maine Augusta Randall Student Center, 70 University Drive, Augusta.
OCTOBER 22-28
Oct. 22 — St. Catherine of Sienna Church annual rummage sale, 9-11:30 a.m., 32 Paris St., Norway, fill a bag for $1 after 11 a.m., bring your own bag.
Oct. 22 – Kennebec Woodland Partnership forestry field tour of Kennebec Land Trust’s Oak Hill Conservation Area in Fayette, 10 a.m., tklt.org/upcomingevents/2022/10/22/oak-hill-forestry-field-day, mring@tklt.org, 207-377-2848.
Oct. 22 — Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater, sketches on aging in Maine, 10 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
Oct. 22 – Vienna author David Wilson, 4 p.m., Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon, hosted by Dr. Shaw Memorial Library.
Oct. 22 — Manchester Community Church public dine-in chicken pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m. 21 Readfield Road, homemade meat-only chicken pie, potato, gravy, carrots and peas, cranberry sauce, biscuits, dessert, $10, whole pies available for pre-order, $12, manchester.community.church1833@gmail.com, 207-242-0298, 207-441-6011.
Oct. 23 — Paul Frederic, corn shops, Leeds Historical Society, 2 p.m., Leeds Community Church gym, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, free, open to public, refreshments, $5 donation suggested.
Oct. 25 – Free fall wildlife walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Purinton Homestead Conservation Area, Bowdoin, register at eventbrite.com/cc/wildlife-walks-with-mdifw-469669.
Oct. 25 – Robert Klotz, the historical development and contemporary politics of Congress, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org
Oct. 26 – 2022 Maine Homeless Veterans Standdown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sanford Vet Center. 628 Main St, Springvale resources for homeless, and other veterans, rain or shine, maine.gov/veterans.
Oct. 26 – Opening reception “Swarm” sculpture exhibition, by Morgan Richardson, 5:30-6:30p.m., free, open to public, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
Oct. 26 – Internet Basics, Hobbs Library, 217 Main St., Lovell, in-person and on Zoom, free, open to public, hobbslibrary.org.
OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4
Oct. 29 — Maine Woodcarvers Association Christmas Carving Workshops, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Evening Star Lodge, 5 High St., Buckfield, $5 plus fee for blank, registration required, mainewoodcarvers.com, click on “upcoming shows and events.”
Oct. 29 – Trunk or Treat, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive, Skowhegan, free, open to public, kids should come in costume.
Oct. 29 — Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, annual October Saturday Night Supper, 4:30-6 p.m. casseroles, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, salads and homemade pies. $10, $5 children 8 and under, costumes are welcome, 941 Meadow Road, Casco.
Oct. 30 – Travis Mills Foundation Retreat fall open house, 10 a.m-2 p.m., 1002 Watson Pond Road, Rome, free, registration required at give.classy.org/fall-open-house.
Oct. 30 — Fairfield Police Department Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat, 3-6 p.m. Eskelund Drive, Fairfield, to participate with trunk or table, contact Officer Shanna Blodgett, sblodgett@fairfieldme.com or 207-238-6369.
Nov. 1 – Singer-songwriter Karen Grimshaw, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.
Nov. 2 – Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m., all welcome, First Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway.
NOVEMBER 5-11
Nov. 5 — St. Charles Borromeo Church fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 132 McKeen St., Brunswick.
Nov. 5 — Minot Corner United Methodist Church annual Christmas fair and silent auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Minot Avenue and Empire Road, Minot, takeout lunch begins at 9 a.m.
Nov. 5 – Friends of Feral Felines annual used book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., East End Community Center, 195 North St., Portland, benefits Friends of Feral Felines, a 501c3 organization that cares for feral and abandoned cats across southern Maine, feralfelines.net.
Nov. 5 — Ladies of Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International annual Teddy Bear Fair, 9 a.m. -2 p.m., Lewiston High School gym, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, baked goods, gently used goods, stuff animals, crafts, raffles, more, benefits scholarship funds.
Nov. 5 – Fairfield United Methodist Church Dine-In Chicken Pie Supper, 5-6 p.m. 27 Skowhegan Road (U.S. Route 201), Fairfield, s all-meat chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, Harvard beets, rolls and pumpkin bars, $10.
Nov. 6 – Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library annual book and bake sale, noon-4 p.m.., New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road, New Gloucester; Friends’ members preview sale noon-2 p.m. Nov. 5.
Nov. 6 — Augusta Symphony Orchestra season opening concert, 3 p.m., South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta, free, open to public, donations accepted.
Nov. 7 — Full moon hike hosted by Kennebec Land Trust, 5:30 p.m. , Mount Pisgah Conservation Area, bring headlamp or flashlight, warm clothes, water, snacks, etc., family friend, about two miles, free, open to public, RSVP required email mring@tklt.org or call 207-377-2848, meet at Mount Pisgah Conservation Area parking lot no later than 5:30.
Nov. 9 – Closing reception for “Quiet Please,” paintings by Peter Herley, 5:30-6:30p.m., free, open to public, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
Nov. 11 — Lisbon United Methodist Church annual Holiday Fair and Silent Auction, 5-7 p.m., 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-8579.
NOVEMBER 12-18
Nov. 12 – Bells of St. Mary’s Christmas Craft Fair and café, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 144 Lincoln St., Bath, 207-443-3423.
Nov. 12 — Lisbon United Methodist Church annual Holiday Fair and Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, hot dog lunch 11:30 a.m., 207-353-8579.
Nov. 12 – St. Anne Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 299 Main St., Gorham, hosted by Knights of Columbus.
Nov. 12 – Sacred Heart Ladies Guild Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sacred Heart Hall, Summer Street, Hallowell.
Nov. 12 – Seneca Club, Friends Group of Paris Public Library Longaberger baskets sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris, donated from collection of Karen Ellis to raise money for library, 207-743-6994.
Nov. 12 – Meet the Makers downtown crawl, 3-7 p.m., Main and High streets, Wilton, Village Makers of Wilton on Facebook.
Nov. 13 – Cub Scout Pack 684 craft/vendor fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 2, 7 Legion Drive, Augusta, lowers costs to make Scouts more financial accessible to all kids, Shawn McFarland, 207-620-2401, kvpack684@gmail.com
Nov. 13 — Shiloh (Durham religious sect) topic, Pejepscot Genealogical Society, 2 p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to public, 603-454-4094.
Nov. 16 — Free community Thanksgiving lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Hall, 292 Route 121, Otisfield, donations appreciated, turkey with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, pies, apple cider, coffee. (Volunteers needed, call George Gallant 207-739-1065)
Nov. 16 – Author, historian Dale Potter-Clark, “Escape From Bunker Hill,” with Vienna Historical Society, 6 p.m., Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, Mount Vernon, free, open to public.
Nov. 16 – What is a Watershed, Christian Fox, watershed restoration specialist, The Nature Conservancy – Maine, 6:30 p.m., Chace Community Forum, 150 Main St., Waterville, free, open to public, www.SebasticookRLT.org.
Nov. 16 – “Two Centuries of Maine Shipbuilding,” Nathan R. Lipfert, Kennebec Historical Society, 6:30 p.m., Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St., Augusta, free, open to public, donations accepted.
Nov. 18 – Free fall wildlife walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area, Farmingdale, eventbrite.com/cc/wildlife-walks-with-mdifw-469669.
NOVEMBER 19-25
Nov. 19 – St. Rose of Lima Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. parish hall, 1 Church St., Jay.
Nov. 19 – Parish of the Holy Savior Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford.
Nov. 19 — Christmas by the Lake Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road, Auburn.
Nov. 19 – Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. downstairs church hall, 131 High St., Sabattus, 207-754-1018.
Nov. 19 — Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 131 High St., Santa for free photos, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 19 — United Methodist Church of Auburn annual church fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 489 Park Ave., includes country kitchen with homemade beans, chili, meatballs, doughnuts, homemade pie and more.
Nov. 19 — 27th annual Holly Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rangeley Congregational Church Barn.
Nov. 20 — Email Basics Hobbs Library, 217 Main St., Lovell, in-person and on Zoom, free, open to public, hobbslibrary.org.
Nov. 24 – Fifth annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope Scenic 4 Mile Run or 1 Mile Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Norway Fire Station, 19 Danforth St., Norway, students k-12 register for free, benefits Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, discounted registration through Oct. 31, raceroster.com/59121.
Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Service, 10 a.m. Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road, Madrid, free, open to public, www.reedsmillchurch.org.
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 2
Nov. 26 – Winthrop Boy Scout Troop 604 Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta, benefits Scout activity and Jacobsen’s syndrome advocacy, research.
DECEMBER 3-9
Dec. 3 – St. Joseph Winter Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Joseph Center, Middle Street, Farmington.
Dec. 3 – Turner Christmas Sparkle Parade, 4 p.m., starting at Cobb Road to the beginning of Lower Street to the Gazebo, bring unwrapped toys to Gazebo, 4-8 p.m., Rachel Pack, 207-212-8960, Turner’s Christmas Sparkle Parade Event Page on Facebook.
DECEMBER 10-16
Dec. 10 – St. Michael School Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Michael School, 56 Sewall St., Augusta, Danielle.Pickrell8@gmail.com.
Dec. 10 – Meet the Makers downtown crawl, 3-7 p.m., Main and High streets, Wilton, Village Makers of Wilton on Facebook.
DECEMBER 17-23
Dec. 18 — Christmas Candlelight Service, Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road, Madrid, free, open to public, www.reedsmillchurch.org.
DECEMBER 24-30
Dec. 28 — Videoconferencing Basics Hobbs Library, 217 Main St., Lovell, in-person and on Zoom, free, open to public, hobbslibrary.org.
JANUARY 2023
Jan. 25 – Cybersecurity Basics Hobbs Library, 217 Main St., Lovell, in-person and on Zoom, free, open to public, hobbslibrary.org.
EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
Oct. 27-29 – “Rocky Horror Show,” CLT After Hours, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn, rockyforequality.com.
Nov. 18-20, 25-27 – Midcoast Tree Festival, St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St., Brunswick, benefits All Saints Parish, Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber and Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels, 4 -8 p.m. Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 25; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27.
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.
BELGRADE
Belgrade Historical Society, 6-8 p.m., second Monday of the month, Belgrade Town Office, 900 Augusta Road, public is welcome, 617-548-3569 or dilib56@aol.com.
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.
LEWISTON
Summer farmer’s market, 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m. every Sunday May-October, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday November, 2 Oxford St., lewistonfarmersmarket.com.
NORWAY
Oxford Hills Honeybee Club, 1 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First Universalist Church, 479 Main St., all welcome, cpeaston@megalink.net.
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, 6:30 p.m., meets at Sabattus Mini-Mall parking lot, in front of Mixer’s Nightclub. Weekly, year-round open to runners of all abilities.
SKOWHEGAN
Al-Anon, hybrid meeting, 7-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Skowhegan Federated Church, Island Avenue, 1-800-498-1844, www.maineafg.org
TURNER
Boy Scout Troop 187 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Contact Robert Quick 207-330-9657.
WINTHROP
Winthrop Maine Historical Society, first Thursday of month, 6-8 p.m., Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St., 207-395-5199, winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com.
