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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
OCTOBER
October 3 & 4 – Maine Craft Weekend, statewide, event invites the public to plan a route on this free, self-guided craft artist open studio tour to discover the people, places, and stories behind Maine’s unique craft communities. More Information: Visit www.MaineCraftWeekend.org for a complete list of participating artists, event details, and the interactive map.
October 4 – Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library annual Fall Book and Bake Sale, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road, New Gloucester.
October 10 – Spook Fest Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Paris Fire Hall, 137 Western Avenue, South Paris.
October 10 – Baked Bean Dinner, 4.30-6 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road in Otisfield, 1 mile off Route 121, free.
October 10 – Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd., Casco, or contact us @ 627-4282.
October 10 – Create a Salt Dough Baby Footprints Keepsake, 10:30 a.m., LPL Children’s Department, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, free, in person, recommended for caregivers and their children ages 0-24 months, siblings are welcome to attend, FMI, contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133, LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
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 16 – Bats In Your Backyard Workshop, 5-6:30 p.m., Oxford County Cooperative Extension, located at 9 Olson Rd., Paris, free, but participants are asked to please register by visiting our website at oxfordcountyswcd.org/workshops.
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 16 – Artist Reception celebrating the works of Carol Sullivan (“Exploring Silk), 5:30 – 7 p.m., 2493 Main St., Rangeley, come on out to meet the artist, enjoy complimentary refreshments and a beer/wine cash bar.
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.
October 17 – AYCC Craft Fair, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., AYCC, 126 North St, Waterville, local vendors, makers, and more – get holiday shopping done early, FMI at https://www.clubaycc.org/events/.
October 17 – Roast Pork Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., BQMC on Rt 219 in Turner, sponsored by the North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, Cost by donation.
October 17 – Edgar Allen Poe Masquerade Ball, 7-9 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston; free after-hours event is open to those ages 13 and up, costumes and fancy dress are encouraged, no registration required, FMI call 513-3134; LPLCirc@lewistonmaine.gov.
October 20 – Maine Cemeteries: Lives Cut Short, 6:30 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street, Norway, FMI please call the library at 743-5309 or visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
October 25 – Howl-O-Ween Mutt Strut Pet Parade, 3 p.m. registration, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. parade, Gardiner Waterfront, Gardiner.
October 28 – Using Maine Register for Social History and Genealogy, 4:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, FMI call (207) 626-2415.
October 30 – Trio Con Brio, 1 p.m., free and open to the public, Community Meeting Room, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, FMI call (207) 626-2415.
October 29 – Family Movie Night- Frankenweenie, 4 p.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay, free and snacks provided.
October 29, 30 & Nov 1 – Trails of Terror, 6-9 p.m., 152 Camp Tracy Meadows, Oakland, spooky thrills, Halloween fun, scares, and children’s areas too; admission varies; concessions available; https://www.clubaycc.org/events/.
October 30 – Halloween Storytime (costumes encouraged), listen to spooky music, hear a spooky story, do a spooky craft, and have fun at the library, 10:30 a.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
October 30 – Annual Trunk-or-Treat, 3-5 p.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
October 30 – Halloween Festival, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Main Street, Norway.
NOVEMBER
November 5 – Cookbook discussion, Potpies: Yumminess in a Dish by Elinor Klivans and Pie Academy: Master the Perfect Crust by Ken Haedrich, 6 p.m., Norway Memorial Library is located at 258 Main Street, Norway, to register or FMI stop by the library’s information desk or call 743-5309 ext. 1. This event depends on a minimum of five registrants by Thursday, October 29.
November 7 – Visit with therapy dogs from Love on a Leash, free and all are welcome, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
November 13 – 4:30-6:30 pm: Community Dinner, @AYCC, 126 North St., Waterville – FREE Community turkey dinner with all the fixings | https://www.clubaycc.org/events/
November 13 – Rooster Storytime featuring Ember, a real red, old English bantam rooster, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
November 14 – Meet-and-Greet with Hank the therapy dog. Take home his brand-new autographed coloring & tracing adventure book, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
November 14 – AYCC Pickleball Tournament, 9:00 a.m., AYCC, 126 North St., Waterville, play doubles in a round-robin format with top teams advancing to championships, https://tourneymachine.com/E186258
November 20 & 21 – Festival of Trees, 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m., KVCC, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield, purchase tickets to win your favorite beautifully decorated tree w/prizes, 50/50, and more, fantastic holiday tradition, https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/
November 20 – Musical Storytime with Carla, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
November 21 – Dungeons & Dragons for teens/tweens, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
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 22 – Festival of Trees, 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., KVCC, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield, purchase tickets to win your favorite beautifully decorated tree w/prizes, 50/50, and more, fantastic holiday tradition https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/
November 27 & 28 – Festival of Trees, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., KVCC, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield, purchase tickets to win your favorite beautifully decorated tree w/prizes, 50/50, and more; fantastic holiday tradition. https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/
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.
November 29 – Festival of Trees, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., KVCC, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield, purchase tickets to win your favorite beautifully decorated tree w/prizes, 50/50, and more; fantastic holiday tradition. https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/
DECEMBER
December 11 – 13 – 7th Annual Oxford County Shriners FEZtival of Trees, Dec. 11 4-8 p.m., Dec 12. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Dec 13 8 a.m. – noon, Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 in Locke Mills.
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.
December 20 – Gardiner Lantern Parade and Solstice Celebration, free Lantern Workshop at Johnson Hall 3:30 – 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Lineup at Johnson Hall Opera House, parade to Gardiner Waterfront and Celebrate!
WEEKLY/MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS
JAY: Drop-in technology assistance with Ernie, every Monday, 3:30- 5:00 p.m., Jay-Niles Memorial Library, 983 Main St., Jay.
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.
WINTHROP: Winthrop Maine Historical Society business meeting first Thursday of each month, January-November, 6-8 p.m. at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main Street, Winthrop, Maine, winthropmainehistory.org, no December meeting
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.
LEWISTON: Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in Callahan Hall for children ages 5-14 every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from September 9th – May 26th from 3:30-5:00 p.m., children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult, FMI contact Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@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.
