Maine News Events Calendar Jan. 26

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

JANUARY 21-27
Jan. 25 – Financial fraud, Lewiston-Auburn Senior College Food for Thought program, 4 p.m., free, open to the public, 4 p.m., Room 170 at the college, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston.
Jan. 25 – Cybersecurity Basics Hobbs Library, 6:30 p.m. 217 Main St., Lovell, in-person and on Zoom, free, open to public, hobbslibrary.org.
Jan. 26 — “Maine’s Energy Scene: Local Aspirations Clash with Global Markets,” by Tux Turkel, 4-5 p.m. via Zoom, free, open to public, registration required, auburnpubliclibrary.org or 207-333-6640, ext. 4.

JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 3
Jan. 28 – Vision boards seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, limited to 12 participants, register at 207-626-2415 (ask for reference desk).
Jan. 28 — Minot United Methodist Church take-out baked bean supper, pickup 11 a.m.-1 p.m., menu is choice of red or brown hot dogs, pea or calico baked beans, macaroni and cheese, biscuit or corn bread, brownies; $7 per meal; order by Jan. 26, 207-998-2819, leave message with name, order, phone number, church is Route 121, corner of Minot Avenue and Empire Road.
Jan. 28 – Casco Village Church “traditional Maine,” supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 941 Meadow Road, Casco, casseroles, roast turkey, baked beans salads, rolls, beverages, homemade pie, $10, $5 8 and under.
Jan. 28 — 3-T auction, 5 p.m. free meal, 6 p.m. auction, Oxford Advent Christian Church, Route 26, Oxford, to benefit a mission to Mexico in March by a team from a variety of area churches.
Jan. 30 – Line dancing workshop, 4-5 p.m., free, open to all ages, novice to expert, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., wear comfortable clothes and shoes with smooth soles.
Jan. 31 — Public input session on Mill Island Park, Fairfield, hosted by town Economic and Community Development Committee, 6:30 p.m., Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium, 61 Water St. Snow date Feb. 1.
Feb. 1 – Sound bath meditation presentation, by Erik D. Giguere, 6 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, interactive, bring yoga mat or blanket, lithgowlibrary.org.
Feb. 2 – “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate,” by Naomi Klein, 4-5 p.m. via Zoom, Auburn Public Library, part of Camden Conference series, session 2 of 3: Extractivism, environmentalists and corporations, climate fixes, pages 161-187; 191-229; 256-280., call reference desk at 207-333-6640, ext. 4.
Feb. 2 — Daniel van Buren, MD, “Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib), Old Questions – New Answers,” 4:30-6 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church St., Bethel, free, open to public, presentation of To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College. Snow date is Feb. 9.
Feb. 2 – Winthrop Maine Historical Society, 6-8 p.m., Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St., Winthrop, via Zoom, networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89167551737.

FEBRUARY 4-10
Feb. 4 – Soup, Chowder and Chili Fest, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield, open to all, donations accepted to benefit community needs.
Feb. 4 – Valentine making event, 1-3 p.m. hosted by Winthrop Grange 209 and Winthrop Maine Historical Society, free, open to public, all ages, children must be accompanied by parent, materials provided, Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St., Winthrop.
Feb. 7 — Screening of “Flow: The Global Water Crisis,” and discussion, 3-5 p.m. Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., free, open to public, registration required, auburnpubliclibrary.org or 207-333-6640, ext. 4.
Feb. 8 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Big Apple, 380 U.S. Route 2, Wilton, Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
Feb. 8 – Author Robert W. Spencer, “Francena Hallett’s Heart: A Novel of Romances and Revenge,” 5:30 pm., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.

FEBRUARY 11-17
Feb. 11 – Free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Route 121, Casco, park behind the church, bring your own bag.
Feb. 11 – Winter Fun Day, Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., family friendly events, free ski pass, more, quarryroad.org.
Feb. 11 – Daddy-Daughter Dance, sponsored by Leavitt High School Project Graduation, 6-8 p.m. , Leavitt Area High School, 21 Matthews Way, Turner, $30 for one child under 18/one adult, $5 additional children, Venmo @LAHSPROJECTGRADUATION (refundable if canceled) or cash at door.
Feb. 12 — Pejepscot Genealogical Society meeting, former Maine State Archivist Dave Cheever on Maine’s role in Civil War, 2 p.m. Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. Brunswick, free, open to public.
Feb. 14 — Romance Fraud, with Grace McCarthy, part of AARP Fraud Watch Network presentations by Lewiston/Auburn Senior College Food for Thought, 11 a.m. in-person, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston, and via Zoom, email laseniorcollege@gmail.com by noon Feb. 13, if attending by Zoom give name, program, link will be emailed morning of Feb. 14.
Feb. 15 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmington Park & Ride (next to Walgreens), Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
Feb. 15 — Morning Sentinel columnist Amy Calder, 4 p.m. Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533.
Feb. 15 – Kennebec Historical Society Facebook Live program on 100th anniversary of Maine Winter Carnival, presented by Glenn Parkinson, 6:30 p.m., KHS Facebook page.
Feb. 16 – Discussion “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate,” by Naomi Klein, 4-5 p.m. via Zoom, Auburn Public Library, part of Camden Conference series, session 3 of 3: Blockadia – Local impact and resistance, pages 293-336; 367-387, call reference desk at 207-333-6640, ext. 4.
Feb. 16 — Safe Voices Grown-Up Book Fair fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront, Auburn, admission price includes drink ticket for alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink, all-you-can-eat popcorn, free Polaroid snap from the photo booth, Safe Voices shopping bag, bit.ly/SV_Books.

FEBRUARY 18-24
Feb. 18 — Canton Historical Society Karaoke Dance Party fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, doors open at 6:45 p.m., $5, open to the public, BYOB, free snacks, food available for purchase, all profits benefit historical society.
Feb. 20 – Snowshoe outing,, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Hutchinson Pond Conservation Area, Manchester, hosted by Kennebec Land Trust, family friendly, 1.5-mile hike, parking limited to registration is required, mring@tklt.org or 207-377-2848.
Feb. 22 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edmund’s Market, 1185 Rangeley Road, Phillips, Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
Feb. 23 – Predators presentation, with live animals, for ages 8 and up, hosted by Lewiston Public Library, Chewonki, Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission, 2 p.m., free, open to public, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3133, LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 3
Feb.25 – Manchester Community Church free baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 -6 p.m., 21 Readfield Road, Manchester, free, donations accepted, handicap accessible.
March 1 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Central Plaza, 72 Main St, Livermore Falls, Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
March 2, 3 — WinterKids Downhill 24, 8 p.m. March 2-8 p.m. March 3, Sugarloaf, to benefit WinterKids outdoor health programs, 12-person teams compete, visit winterkids.org/downhill-24.

MARCH 4-10
March 8 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Big Apple, 380 U.S. Route 2, Wilton, Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.

MARCH 11-17
March 15 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmington Park & Ride (next to Walgreens), Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
March 16 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Lohengrin, Richard Wagner.
March 16 – “Recreational and Cultural Importance,” Kennebec Land Trust 2023 Lyceum Lecture Series, “Maine’s State Parks and Public Lands: Conserving Nature, Managing People, and Embracing the Future,” 7 p.m., Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Way, Winthrop, free, open to public.

MARCH 18-24
March 22 – Healthy Community Coalition mobile health unit, free services, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edmund’s Market, 1185 Rangeley Road, Phillips, Healthy Community Coalition Facebook page.
March 23 – “Conservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity,” Kennebec Land Trust 2023 Lyceum Lecture Series, “Maine’s State Parks and Public Lands: Conserving Nature, Managing People, and Embracing the Future,” 7 p.m., Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Way, Winthrop, free, open to public.

MARCH 25-31
March 28 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Falstaff, Giuseppe Verdi.
March 29 — Travis Mills Foundation annual Vietnam Era Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast, 9 a.m., Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, free to veteran and one guest, registration required at give.classy.org/vietnamveteranbreakfast.
March 30 – “Looking forward: Land Acquisition Partners and Priorities,” Kennebec Land Trust 2023 Lyceum Lecture Series, “Maine’s State Parks and Public Lands: Conserving Nature, Managing People, and Embracing the Future,” 7 p.m., Winthrop High School, 211 Rambler Way, Winthrop, free, open to public.

APRIL
April 13 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Der Rosenkavalier, Richard Strauss.
April 27 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Champion, Terrence Blanchard.
April 29 – Great Falls Model Railroad Club annual spring train show, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham, $5, under 12 free, refreshments available to purchase, with proceeds benefiting Mount Ararat Booster’s club.

MAY
May 18 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart.

JUNE
June 1 – Joe De Vito’s Opera Lecture Series, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, free, open to public, Die Zaberflöte, W.A. Mozart.

EVENTS OF THREE DAYS OR MORE
Jan. 13-March 13 – Exhibit of works of Carolyn B. Reedy, during regular library hours, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
Jan. 26-29 – “It’s Only a Play,” L/A Community Little Theatre, 7 p.m. Jan. 26-28, 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 30 Academy St., Auburn, adult themes, language, laclt.com/box-office or call 207-783-0958.
Feb. 2-27 – Longfellow Days, downtown Brunswick, all events free, open to the public, brunswickdowntown.org or facebook.com/longfellowdays
Feb. 18-26 — Somerset SnowFest, outdoor events at venues in Skowhegan and Madison, somersetsnowfest.org.

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.

BRUNSWICK
PeaceWorks vigil, 5-5: 30 p.m., Friday, Town Mall, across from Walgreens, public welcome to join.

DURHAM
Tri-Town Riders Snowmobile Club, 6 p.m., first Thursday of the month, Acacia Lodge, Route 136, September-April, Durham, Freeport, Pownal, new members always welcome.

FARMINGTON
Farmington Farmers’ Market, May-October 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, across from Better Living Center 1098 Front St.; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, District Court lot, 129 Main St. November-April, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St.

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.

MONMOUTH
Friends of Cumston Public Library book sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturday of the month, lower level, Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Friends of Cumston Library on Facebook.

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.

WILTON
Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, November-May, First Congregational Church, 386 Main St.

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.