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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
JULY
July 1–4 – 250 Years of USA! Celebration, July 2 Fireworks in Oquossoc Village, July 3 “July 3rd in the Park” (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) featuring art, food, and the Rangeley Health and Wellness Duck Race at 10:45 a.m., July 4 Stars & Stripes Annual 5K & Kids Fun Run in downtown Rangeley at 9:00 a.m.
July 4 – “Music for Mavis” Continental Shakedown, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, brings a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
July 7 – “Music for Mavis” Back Cat Road Band, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
July 6–10 – RFA Drama Camp, theater program for kids ages 7–12 at the RFA Lakeside Theater.
July 9 – Oquossoc Day & Strawberry Festival, classic community festival in Oquossoc Village.
July 10-12th – Moxie Festival, Lisbon High School & Beaver Park, Lisbon
July 11 – Rangeley Public Library Book & Bake Sale, 7 Lake St, Rangeley.
July 11: RFA Indoor Concert Series at Lakeside Theater: Invite the Wild, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
July 11 – Wayne Strawberry Festival, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Main St., Wayne.
July 11 – Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, Open Air Fair/Flea Market, 8 – 1 p.m., 941 Meadow Rd., Casco.
July 11 – Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our annual “Open Air Fair/Flea Market,” 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 941 Meadow Rd., in Casco, Maine (Rte 121) and our fair is held on the church grounds.
July 12: RFA Indoor Concert Series at Lakeside Theater: Sagittarius Rising, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
July 12 – Concert at Norcross Point, Lynn Deeves Trio, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
July 12 – Family Concert, 3-3:45 p.m., Bear Mountain Inn + Barn, 364 Waterford Rd., Waterford, instrument introductions for all ages, 3:45–4:30 p.m., complimentary reception with light appetizers, kid‑friendly snacks, beverages, and cash bar.
July 14 – Coffee & Conservation Hosted at The Rangeley Hideaway, 2419 Main St., Rangeley, with talks on local loons, birding, and trail projects, free, RSVP at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/freshtracksrlhtsummerfall2026/.
July 14 – Wilton Academy Annual Alumni Reunion, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., LaFleurs Restaurant, 224 Main Street, Jay, $27 each including gratuity, fish or chicken, FMI call Shannon 578-1922/ camp 525-2666 or Barry Therrien 897-2787.
July 14 – “Music for Mavis” Moosehedz, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
July 14 – Botanically Curious, 1:30 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main Street, Livermore Falls.
July 15 – RFA Annual Street Dance featuring Matt & the Barn Burners, 6-9 p.m., Pond Street, Rangeley, free.
July 15 – Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, 5:30 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, no registration required, free, FMI 513-3133; www.LPLonline.org.
July 16 – Shared Smiles Memory Café, 1-2:30 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston.
July 17-19 – Waterford World’s Fair, 36 Green Rd, N. Waterford.
July 17–18 – Logging Festival Days, featuring the Logging Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street, Rangeley.
July 18 – Dinotastic Live Show, 11 a.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, no registration required, free, FMI 513-3133; www.LPLonline.org.
July 18 – Falls Fire Co, Inc. Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Philbrick Park, Rt. 2 (Farmington Falls Road or 114 Philbrick Road, Farmington Falls, Entertainment by “Just Friends” will begin at 11:30 a.m., Chicken BBQ will begin at noon, FMI call Bob at 778-3156 or Junior at 778-2181 and leave a message.
July 18 – Bean Hole Dinner, logging competitions, and arts and crafts vendors at the Museum fairgrounds.
July 18 – Andwell’s Annual Butterfly Release Celebration, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geiger Elementary School, 601 College Street, Lewiston, Light refreshments will be served.
July 18 – Surplus Assets Sale at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
144 Mill Street, Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org
July 18 & 19 – Friends of the Bailey Library Annual Summer Book Sale, Saturday 9-3 p.m., Sunday 9-2 p.m., Charles M. Bailey Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.
July 19 – Concert at Norcross Point, Jim Sharkey: Irish Music, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
July 21 – “Music for Mavis” The Fossils, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
July 23 – Red Cross Ready, 10 – 11 a.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston.
July 23 – Ticks and Mosquitoes, 1-2 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston.
July 23 – String Trio, 5-5:45 p.m., McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris.
July 23 – GLOWING Garden Bouquet, 6 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main Street, Livermore Falls.
7/23-7/26: Curtains, the musical at Lakeside Theater, 7:00 p.m.
July 24 – Evening at the Museum, event at the Outdoor Heritage Museum celebrating Maine legend Fly Rod Crosby.
July 25 – Tie Dye in July, 11 a.m., Kennedy Memorial Park, 120 Park St at the corner of Pine Street, Lewiston, all supplies will be provided, including a variety of tie-dying materials such as bandanas, aprons, and canvas tote bags, no registration required, supplies are limited, first come, first served, FMI 513-3133; www.LPLonline.org.
July 26 – Concert at Norcross Point, Bella Ann, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
July 26 – Winthrop Heritage Days, Norcross Park Point, 101 Bowdoin St, Winthrop.
July 26 – “Gathered by Grace: A New England Methodist Camp Meeting,” 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MTM Community Center,18 School Street, Lisbon Falls, open to the public.
July 28 – A Library for Lesenepole Benefit, special African-art silent auction and music event at the Lakeside Theater.
July 28 – “Music for Mavis” Smith Collaboration, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
July 29 – Violin/Viola Duo, 3:00-3:45 p.m., Rufus Porter Museum of Art & Ingenuity, 121 Main St., Bridgton.
July 29 – Candlelight Concert (Flute/Cello/Piano Trio), 7:00 – 7:45 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, 15 Plummer Hill Rd., Waterford.
July 30 – Crow Party, 6 p.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main Street, Livermore, making and trading trinkets, and playing CAWesome games, including a scavenger hunt for shiny treasure, optional Dress Code: All Black or SHINY clothing.
July 30 – WRGY Radio Fest, annual live music concert featuring local bands at the Lakeside Theater to support community radio.
July 31 – Acadia Wind Ensemble, 7:00 p.m., Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center, Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St., Auburn, open to the public, free admission, voluntary donations gratefully accepted at the door.
AUGUST
August 1 – Western Maine Private Garden Tour, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sites across Paris, Norway, and Historic Paris Hill, Garden Tour Social Reception will follow from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, tickets and information are available https://mclaughlingardenorg, or by calling 207.743.8820
August 2 – Concert at Norcross Point, Calypso Soldiers, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
August 4 – “Music for Mavis” The Terry Swett Band, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
August 8 – Oakland Area Alumni Association annual Alumni Luncheon for student who attended William’s High School, Messalonskee High School and Belgrade High School, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration forms are available by calling or emailing Alumni President Kelly Roderick 207-314-4981 kr8264@gmail.com.
August 9 – Concert at Norcross Point, The DE Experience, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
August 11 – “Music for Mavis” Denny Breau, 6:30 – 8 p.m., The Turner Gazebo, 98 Matthews Way, off Rt 117, Turner Center, rain or shine, suggested donation $10 per person, bring a chair, blanket, picnic, umbrella and friends, FMI 754-0954, 754-0788 or 249-8046.
August 12 – Mosher Hill Falls Community Forest (Farmington), 10 a.m., 200-acre community woodland with an informal loop trail featuring a 45-foot waterfall, conifers, and wetlands, ongoing High Peaks Alliance conservation project, registration is free but required, as space is limited, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/highpeaksalliance/event/woodswalks/.
August 12 – Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, be sure to bring your business cards.
August 16 – Concert at Norcross Point, LQH, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
August 16 – Leavitt Area High School Class of 1976 50 Year Reunion, 1-4 p.m., Highlands Golf Course, Turner, dress code casual, no fee to attend (food and beverages will be available for purchase), RSVP on the LAHS Facebook page or text to (207) 649-1247.
August 22nd & 23rd – Open House Weekend at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, 144 Mill Street, Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
August 23 – Concert at Norcross Point, Katie Daggett & Ed Desjardins, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
August 30 – Concert at Norcross Point, Keiyana Marie Trinidad, 2-4 p.m., Norcross Point, Bowdoin St., Winthrop, FMI call 458-5485 or www.concertsatnorcrosspoint.com.
August 30 – Rock Concert at Live at Madrid’s, Primrose, Sorry Safari, doors open at 7pm. Portland based Primrose and Sorry Safari back home after their National and Northeast Tours. Tickets on sale now at www.liveatmadrids.com.
SEPTEMBER
September 16 – Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Golden Pond Wealth Management/Waterville Opera House, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville.
OCTOBER
October 14 – Shiloh Pond Community Forest (Kingfield), 10 a.m., 200 acres owned by the Town of Kingfield and stewarded by High Peaks Alliance, featuring two ponds, wetlands, a small waterfall, and a scenic forest trail, registration is free but required, as space is limited, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/highpeaksalliance/event/woodswalks/.
October 16th & 17th – All Roads Music Festival – Belfast. Discover your new favorite artist across unique venues in coastal Maine. Enjoy food and music by some of the most innovative local and indie music artists such as The Wolff Sisters, Stephanie Ryann, LEAF, and Sorry Safari. Tickets on sale now at www.allroadsmusicfest.com.
October 17th – Great Falls Model Railroad Club October Train Show at Edward Little High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 77 Harris Street (off Western Avenue) – Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
NOVEMBER
November 21st & 22nd – ExTRAINaganza Open House at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, 144 Mill Street, Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
November 27th, 28th & 29th – ExTRAINaganza Open House at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, 144 Mill Street, Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
DECEMBER
December 12th – Surplus Assets Sale at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 144 Mill Street, Auburn, (Handicapped Accessible), FMI at https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
WATERVILLE: Volunteer Facilitator Training, Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Every Tuesday from March 3 to April 2, 304 Main Street, Waterville, FMI call 207-873-3615.
WINTHROP: Winthrop Grange #209 meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, supper is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6 p.m., 549 Old Lewiston Road, Winthrop, contact information Kathy Ward 207 500-9864 or gwamme@gmail.com.
LEWISTON: Maker Mondays at Lewiston Public Library, March 2, 16, April 6 and May 18, Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ages 18 and up, beginners welcome, FMI contact 207-513-3134 or lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.
GRAY: One-on-one with Community Connector, 1-3 p.m., Gray Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: Coffee Hour, Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., New Gloucester Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: Community Cafe Lunch, 11:30 a.m., New Gloucester Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
NEW GLOUCESTER: One-on-one with Community Connector, 9-11 a.m., New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, FMI call Cindy Slocum 207-572-2594 or Lori Fowler 207-572-6493.
FARMINGTON: Farmington Grange will host a welcome and warming center on Wednesday mornings, twice a month beginning November 6, from 10 to 2 p.m., throughout the winter, will have soup and snacks, everyone is welcome, no fee. The Grange Hall is located at 124 Bridge Street, Farmington, FMI call Bonnie Clark at 778-1416.
FARMINGTON: Nine-ish- NA Meetings (In Person), 9:15-10:30 a.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington.
Food Addicts Meetings
FARMINGTON: he Farmington Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the Parks and Rec Center, 127 Middle St., Farmington. All skill levels are welcome.
FREE – Food addicts in recovery meetings: Tues Zoom and phone, Thurs phone and Sun in person. foodaddicts.org FMI call 441-8002 or 623-1924.
WATERVILLE: Central Maine Square Dance club offering beginner lessons, every Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m., George Mitchell School Dutton St., Waterville, cost is $5.00 per lesson, FMI call Bob at 447-0094.
RANGELEY — The Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery’s spring/summer show, paintings by Ashton F. LeCraw, will run from May 29 – July 6th. All is welcome & artwork is available for purchase. LCAG is located at 2493 Maine Street, Rangeley & open Tues – Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & during theatre showing. https://rangeleyarts.org/event/lcag-artist-reception-ashton-lecraw/ or call 207-864-5000
SKOWHEGAN – St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen Parish Hall, 291 Water St., Skowhegan Every Tuesday & Thursday 3-4 p.m.
