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
MARCH 18-24
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 25 – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, maple producers set own hours, free, family friend, for list of participating producers, mainemapleproducers.com.
March 25 – 41st Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Champions Fitness Club, Waterville, $10 ($1 goes to Maine Children’s Cancer Program).
March 25 – Theater tech workshop: Lighting Design, 10 a.m.-noon, Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth, open to all age 13 and up, free (donations accepted), no registration required, laclt.com.
March 25 — Invasive pest training walk, 10 a.m., Tiger Hill Community Forest, Sebago, hosted by Loon Echo Land Trust, free, registration requested, lelt.org.
March 25 – Constituent office hours for Lewiston residents to meet with their state reps and senators, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, open to all regardless of party affiliation.
March 25 – Bean supper, Victor Grange, 142 Oakland Road, Fairfield Center, 4:30 p.m., $10, baked beans, much more, all are welcome.
March 25 – Casco Village Church Traditional Spring Fling Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., at the church, 941 Meadow Road, homemade baked beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, homemade pie; $10, $5 for 10 and under, 207-627-4282.
March 25 — Mount Ararat High School class of 2025 live auction 5 p.m. high school gym, 68 Eagles Way, benefits senior year events.
March 26 – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, maple producers set own hours, free, family friend, for list of participating producers, mainemapleproducers.com.
March 26 — Augusta Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, 3 p.m., South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta, free, donations accepted.
March 27 – Veterans PACT clinic, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. lobby, Building 200, VA Healthcare Systems-Togus, 1 VA Center, Augusta, screenings, filing claims, enrolling in health care, other resources, free, open to all veterans.
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 28 – Community Conversation about MAINERS display, with artist Pigeon, 5 p.m. Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor, 35 Canal St., Lewiston, free, open to public.
March 28 – Hebron Historical Society, guest Michael Davis, assistant director of the Bridgton Historical Society, on 19th century local roads, 7-9 p.m., free, open to all, Hebron town office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron.
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 29 – State of Maine’s loons, hosted by Maine Audubon Society, 11 a.m.-noon, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3135, LPLReference@lewistonmaine.gov.
March 29 — Author Peggy Lefreniere DeBlois, “The Toll Road North,” noon-1 p.m., Riverfront-Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, free, bring your lunch, francocenter.org.
March 29 – Vietnam veteran appreciation ceremony, 2 p.m. Hall of Flags, Maine State House, Augusta, all welcome, light refreshments.
March 30 — Eve Fralick, “Whirlwind Tour of the Far East, Part 2” slideshow presentation, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 39 Spring St., Auburn, free, open to public, registration requested, library reference desk, 207-333-6600, extension 6.
March 30 – Discussion of cookbook “Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files,” by Deb Perelman, 6-7:30 p.m., attendees will prepare and share a recipe from the cookbook and discuss the book and its recipes, free, open to public, registration required by March 23 (minimum five registrants needed for program to take place). Cookbook available to browse at the library’s information desk and photocopy a recipe, 207-743-5309 ext. 1.
March 30 — Maine frogs and toads, with Maine Master Naturalist Bryce Hach, hosted by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, 6 p.m., via Zoom, free, open to public, registration required, kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events.
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.
March 31 — “Clips from the Collection, a video variety show,” 7 p.m. Arts Center of Hiram Cultural Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram, video clips from Hiram Historical Society collection, free, donations accepted, open to public, light refreshments.
APRIL 1-7
April 1 — Theater tech workshop: Audio Engineering and Mic Set Up, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn, open to all age 13 and up, free (donations accepted), no registration required, laclt.com.
April 2 – U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants concert, 3 p.m., Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road, Farmington, free, open to public, tickets required, eventbrite.com/e/the-united-states-air-force-band-singing-sergeants-farmington-me-tickets.
April 4 — Simons and Goodwin acoustic duo, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, lithgowlibrary.org.
April 6 – Order deadline for Readfield Union Meeting House Pizza Kit To-Go, 10 p.m., pickup 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 13, RUMH parking lot, 22 Church Road, Readfield, kits include two dough balls from The Good Crust, cheese, sauce, Italian seasoning, sweet treat, $25; click here to order.
April 6 – Winthrop Maine Historical Society business meeting, 6-8 p.m. Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St., Winthrop, free, open to public, Zoom option available, call 207-395-5199 or email winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com for link.
APRIL 8-14
April 8 — Theater tech workshop: Sound Design, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn, open to all age 13 and up, free (donations accepted), no registration required, laclt.com.
April 9 – Reeds Mill Church Easter service, 2 p.m., 995 Reeds Mill Road, Madrid, all are welcome, church is much the same as when it held its first service Dec. 2, 1892, with no electricity or modern amenities, dress for the weather, 207-639-2713, reedsmillchurch.org.
April 12 – Talk and demonstration on beading and Easter egg painting by Polly Glavine, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
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 13 – To Your Health, “Tune up for Spring,” 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St., Bethel, free, open, to all ages.
April 13 — “The History of Winthrop: The First 50 Years- 1771-1971,” Winthrop Maine Historical Society Speaker Series, 6-7 p.m., Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St., Winthrop, in collaboration with Winthrop High School students, free, open to public.
APRIL 15-21
April 15 — Leeds Volunteer Fire Department Spring French Toast and Pancake Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m.. fire station, 20 Ridge Road (Route 106), French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, coffee, cider, orange juice; $8; $6 ages 4-12; under 4 free, visit Leeds Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook.
April 15 — Theater tech workshop: Set Construction and Design, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn, open to all age 13 and up, free (donations accepted), no registration required, laclt.com.
April 19 — Mac Smith, author of “Disaster on the Bar Harbor Ferry,” 6:30 p.m. Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St., Augusta, hosted by Kennebec Historical Society, free, donations accepted, open to public.
April 20 – LEGO party, 1-4 p.m. Jay Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay, free, open to all, 207-645-4062, info@jaynileslibrary.com, Jay Niles Memorial Library on Facebook.
APRIL 22-28
April 22 – Theater tech workshop: Props and Set Construction, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn, open to all age 13 and up, free (donations accepted), no registration required, laclt.com.
April 22 – Leeds Historical Society spring history walk, 1 p.m. West Leeds Schoolhouse, Mill and Cemetery, meet at the cemetery just off of River Road, wear shoes appropriate for wet ground, all welcome, rain day same time Sunday.
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-May 5
April 29 — ScheckMate, with Raffael Scheck, cello, and Timothy Burris, theorbo and guitar, classical music, 10 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, free, open to public, lithgowlibrary.org
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.
April 29 — Leeds Historical Society spring history walk, 1 p.m. confluence of the Androscoggin and Dead rivers, meet at the far end of Campbell Road off Route 219, wear shoes appropriate for wet ground, all welcome, rain day same time Sunday.
MAY 6-12
May 6 – Osprey and alewife migration walk, 1 a.m., led by Augusta Bird Club members and Maine master naturalists, Harrison Avenue Nature Trail, Gardiner.
May 7 – ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party, 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center, Albion, free, registration required, hart2hartfarm.org. or shineoncass.org, attendees bring pet food, shelter items for Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette.
MAY 13-19
May 13 – 7 a.m. osprey and alewife migration walk, led by Augusta Bird Club members and Maine master naturalists, Harrison Avenue Nature Trail, Gardiner.
May 13 — Leeds Historical Society spring history walk, 1 p.m. Brick Schoolhouse and Union/Wade Cemetery, meet at the corner of Bernie Hartford and Jennings roads, wear shoes appropriate for wet ground, all welcome, rain day same time Sunday.
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.
MAY 20-26
May 20 – 7 a.m. osprey and alewife migration walk, led by Augusta Bird Club members and Maine master naturalists, Harrison Avenue Nature Trail, Gardiner.
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
Feb. 1-March 25 – Love in Winter art exhibition, Café Nomad, 450 Main St., Norway, during café open hours, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
March 5-29 – Readfield U, free programs and classes throughout the month, free, open to all town residents, as well as those of other towns, www.readfieldu.org.
March 8-April 30 – “A Walk Through Norway” photography exhibit; beaded glass, linens and Easter egg exhibit, during library hours, Norway Public Library, 258 Main St., Norway, norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
April 19-June 28 – Nordic walking program, free, all ages and fitness levels, 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Farm to Town trails system, Norway, limited amount of walking poles to borrow, wfltmaine.org/programs or email info@wfltmaine.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, 2 Elm St., 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, 2 Elm. St., 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.
