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Mon/9
Miscellaneous
- Laughter Club, 1:15-2:15 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; free for members, $2 nonmembers; sign up 729-0757; www.PeoplePlusMaine.org.
- Skidompha Film Series: Fargo, 6:30 p.m., Skidompha Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta; 563-5513.
- Free Trial Belly Dancing Class, with Josephina Gasca, 6-7 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; $96 for 8 weeks; 729-7323; www.PeoplePlusMaine.org.
Talks-Workshops
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- Birds of the World, by Jan Pierson, 12:30 p.m. lunch, speech 1:15 p.m., Thornton Oaks, Brunswick; 729-8033.
Tue/10
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
- Tuesdays with Jessica, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories and crafts for young ones, with Jessica Mahnke; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Free Game Day, noon-3 p.m., Richmond Senior Citizen’s Group, 164 Pleasant St.; starts with lunch, followed by variety of games; transportation or more info, Barbara Barter 737-2190.
- Knitting Circle ‘Crafternoons,’ 3:30-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; age 7 to adult; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Sagadahoc Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting, 5:30-8 p.m., Sea Dog Brew Pub, 1 Main St., Topsham; program: Tennie Shardlow of Maine EMA to present on disaster preparedness; non-LEPC members welcome, must pay own dinner; John Starbird 442-8353.
Performances
- Opera in Cinema: Aida, rebroadcast from Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Italy; 2 and 7 p.m., Frontier Cafe, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick; $20; 725-5222 or www.explorefrontier.com.
Public Meals
- Breakfast Cafe, 9-10 a.m., Bath Regional Career and Technical Center, 800 High St.; baked items and eggs to order; operated by culinary arts students; reservations 443-8257 or CulinaryCafe@RSU1.org.
- Neighborhood Cafe, free meal, 5:30-7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath; also open mic to share music, thoughts, poetry and stories; free; cafe.neighborhood@gmail.com.
Talks-Workshops
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- Brazil: Emerging Economic and Political Power, 7-9 a.m., Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth; sponsored by World Affairs Council of Maine and Maine International Trade Center; $25 for members, $35 nonmembers; register 221-4386 or www.wacmaine.org.
- Christian Leaders in Maine business, 7:15-9 a.m., Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland; program: The Five Brothers Leadership Academy, by Cheryl Poulopoulos; 829-6448 or 712-0065.
- Learn Italian, 10-11:30 a.m., Highlands Maine Lodge, Topsham; sponsored by Spectrum Generations; $38 for six weeks; 729-0475.
- Introduction to Excel, computer tutoring with Jack Hudson, 10-11 a.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; free for members; also meets Jan. 12; sign up 729-0757.
- Open Community Square Dance free workshop, 6 p.m., Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick; instruction and refreshments; 6-7 p.m. community/students level; 7-8:30 p.m. students/mainstream level; 8:30-9 p.m. plus level; Polly Harris 373-1778.
- Best Nature Sites: Mid-coast Maine, by Kyrill Schabert and Tony Oppersdorff, 6:30 p.m., Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association, 624 Sheepscot Road, Newcastle; $5; 586-5616 or www.Sheepscot.org.
Wed/11
Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- Dunkin’ Donuts, noon-5 p.m., 583 Lisbon St., Lisbon ; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Story Time for Preschool Children, 10:30 a.m., Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High St.,; includes storytelling and crafts; 882-7161.
- Book Babies, for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 20 minutes of rhyming stories, finger plays and song; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Lego League, for ages 7 and older, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 6 and older; bring own Legos and snack; led by Matt Boyle; 443-5141 x17.
- Home Energy Clinic, sponsored by Midcoast Green Collaborative, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 563-5487 or www.MidcoastGreenCollaborative.org.
- Friends of Merrymeeting Bay annual meeting and potluck, 6 p.m., Cram Alumni House, Bowdoin College, Brunswick; program: “Notes on a Lost Flute,” by linguist Kerry Hardy; free; Ed Friedman 666-3372, edfomb@comcast.net or www.FriendsOfMerrymeetingBay.org.
- Relay for Life Brunswick kickoff celebration, 6-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick; RSVP brunswickrelay@gmail.com; 373-3703 or RelayForLife.org/brunswickme.
Performances
- Maine Songwriters Association Showcase: Bass Box 7 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $10 at door; 761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.
Public Meals
- Breakfast Cafe, noon-1 p.m., Bath Regional Career and Technical Center, 800 High St.; 3-course meal and beverage, $7; operated by culinary arts students; reservations 443-8257 or CulinaryCafe@RSU1.org.
Talks-Workshops
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- Musical Spelling and Counting, by Elliott Schwartz, part of Midcoast Senior College Winter Wisdom Series, 12:15-1:45 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; free.
- Getting Ready for Taxes, by Sharon Ross of Midcoast CA$H Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, 5:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; refreshments; Ellen Hawkins 725-5242 x216 or ehawkins@curtislibrary.com.
Thu/12
Miscellaneous
- Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
Thursday hikers: Brunswick Commons to Pennelville; meet 8:45 a.m. at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham; snowshoe or cross-country ski, or hike; bring water and snack; 319-7355. - Laughing Club for Everyone, 10:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $2; 729-0475.
- Time for Twos, 10:30-11 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; short stories, songs and puppets; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Home School Time, 1-2 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Yoga for Mobility, with Ann Kimmage, 3:30 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; $75 for 8 weeks, $64 for members; 729-0757 or www.PeoplePlusMaine.org.
- Dreamland Theater: “Cinema Paradisio,” 6:30 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath; $5, concessions $1, bring own picnic; short films and documentaries prior to main feature; 522-1018 or www.sagadahocpreservation.org.
Performances
- Noonday Concerts, featuring Atlantic Chamber Ensemble, 12:15 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland; free; Portland Conservatory of Music 775-3356.
- Freud’s Last Session, a production of Heartwood Theater, 7 p.m., Skidhompha Library, Damariscotta; $8, $5 students; ages 13 and up; 563-1373 or www.HeartwoodTheater.org.
- Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; cwing9877@gmail.com.
- An Accoustic Evening with Poco, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $35; 761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com. Artist Website www.poconut.com.
Public Meals
- Region 10 Café, run by students, noon-1 p.m., Region 10 Technical High School, 68 Church Road, Brunswick; 3-course meal $7.50; reservations encouraged 729-6622.
Talks-Workshops
- e-Reader How-to Classes, 12:15 or 6:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; bring e-reader, transfer cable and library card; free; 725-5242 x510.
- Winter Survival Tips, 1 p.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; how to shovel, stretch, avoid falling, etc.; 729-0475.
- Living Well with Hearing Loss, with Robin Galleher of the Pine Tree Society, 1-2 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; free; talk will focus on srategies, nothearing aids; RSVP 729-0757 or www.PeoplePlusMaine.org.
- Raising Rufus: A Maine Love Story, by author Carla Sullwold, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; refreshments; book signing and talk; 725-5242 or www.CurtisLibrary.com.
Fri/13
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Blood drive
- American Red Cross Donor Center, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Miscellaneous
- Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories, songs, puppets and crafts for 3- to 5-yer-olds; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
- Chess Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 7-11; led by Nathaniel Rines; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Performances
- Perpetual e-Motion, Celtic, bluegrass, jazz and electronic influences, 7:30 p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane; $10, $6 students and children, under 8 free; refreshments; 389-1770.
- Garnet Rogers, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $12 advance, $15 at door; 761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com. Artist Website: www.www.garnetrogers.com.
Public Meals
- Haddock Chowder Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., South Freeport Church community hall, 98 South Freeport Road; chowder, soleslaw, corn muffins, cake; $8 (includes seconds), $6 takeouts; 865-4012.
Talks-Workshops
- Financial Friday, with Scott Lemieux: “Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits and Taking Control of Your Retirement Income,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; bring lunch; 729-0475.
Sat/14
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Miscellaneous
- Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: South coastal birding from Ogunquit to Biddeford Pool, meets at Bath CVS 7 a.m. to carpool, or Brunswick Hannaford at 7:20 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; free; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Maurice Dauphin 389-2585.
Performances
- Tap, Tap, Jazz, 4 and 7 p.m., Maine State Ballet, 348 Route 1, Falmouth; $15; 781-3587 or www.MaineStateBallet.org.
- Augusta Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Cumston Hall, Main St., Monmouth; works by Sullvina, Rossini and Webber, Bach, Mozart and Enescu; $15 advance, $20 at door, $5 students; 242-1574.
- Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Concert Series II, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston; performing Shostakovich, Mahler, Dvorak and Dukas; $17, 18 and younger free; 846-5378 or www.MidcoastSymphony.org.
- Conner Garvey Concert, with Builder of House and Lauryn Hottinger, 8 p.m., Frontier Cafe, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick; $10 advance, $12 at door; 725-5222 or www.explorefrontier.com.
- The George Cole Quintet, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $15 advance, $18 at door; 761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com. Artist Website: www.georgecole.net.
Public Meals
- Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; $7, $4 ages 5-12, 5 and under free, $20 family max; 737-4735.
- Boiled Dinner, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon; $7, $4 under 12, under 4 free, $18 family; 353-5636.
- Bean and Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick; $8, $4 ages 6-12, free 5 and under; reservations 725-2185.
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