Upcoming Events

“The Mikado,” presented by Freeport Players, through Saturday, Aug. 5, Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook Street, Freeport. Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or tickets, visit www.fcponline.org.

Zulu Leprechauns, Thursday, Aug. 2, Winslow Park, Freeport, 6:30 p.m., part of summer concert series. $2 for Freeport residents, $3 for non-residents. Free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198.

Forest tour, Arnold Family Forest, South Freeport, Friday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m., For more information, visit www.newenglandforestry.org/events.

First Friday Chamber Me music series, Friday, Aug. 3, Freeport Community Center, 11a.m.-noon. String trio concert featuring music by Beethoven and Bartok. All ages are welcome and admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Wolfe’s Neck Farm Art Fest, Saturday, Aug. 4, Wolfe’s Neck farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Works by 35 New England artists will be featured – painters, fiber artists, jewelers, potters, photographers, glass makers and more. Live music, artist demonstrations, children’s activities and food. Free. For more information, visit wolfesneckfarm.org.

Carolina Chocolate Drops, free concert, Saturday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Modern take on old-time string band music.

Freeport Board of Appeals, Monday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Freeport Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Circus Smirkus, Monday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 7, Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Award-winning international youth circus presents “Topsy Turvy Time Travel,” with shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. both days. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for children and seniors. For more information, call 756-9212, or visit smirkus.org. Durham Educational Exploration Committee public meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Freeport Town Council public hearing, Tuesday, Aug. 7, Freeport Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Public comment on the establishment of quiet zones at railroad crossings. Regular Town Council meeting will also be held.

Topsham Fair, Aug. 7-12, Topsham Fairgrounds, Route 196, Topsham. For complete schedule, see www.topshamfair.net.

Durham code enforcement officer available, Wednesday, Aug. 8, Durham Town Office, 5-7 p.m.

The Jason Spooner Trio, Thursday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park, Freeport, part of summer concert series. $2 for Freeport residents, $3 for non-residents, free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198.

Freeport High School sports preseason info night, Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Freeport High School Performing Arts Center.

L.L. Bean KidsFest, Saturday, Aug. 11, L.L. Bean, Freeport. Family day full of games, hands-on activities, including live entertainment, craft making, meeting live animals and more.

Freeport High School football equipment issued, Sunday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m., back door of Freeport High School gym. All players must have a signed contract, physical form and ImPACT permission form to receive equipment and pads.

Durham Educational Exploration Committee, Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Durham Community School. Residents can bring their questions and concerns regarding a proposal to withdraw Durham from RSU 5 to the committee for future follow-up.

Freeport Economic Development Corp., Vision 2025 meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport.

Not too Shaap, Thursday, Aug. 16, Winslow Park, Freeport, 6:30 p.m., part of summer concert series. $2 for Freeport residents, $3 for non-residents, free for campers and season pass holders. For more information, call 865-4198.

Great Falls Balloon Festival, Aug. 17-19, Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Park. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org.

Chatham County Line, free concert, Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Contemporary bluegrass. This Way, from Portland, opens.

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Town Green, Maine Street, Brunswick. More than 90 artists’ booths will feature painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts. Live music, theater and dance performances, performance artists, face painting, art projects for kids and families.

Maine Highland Games, Saturday, Aug. 18, Topsham Fairgrounds, gates open at 8 a.m. For more information, or to order tickets, visit www.mainehighlandgames.org.

Business After Hours, Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, Aug. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport.

Suzy Bogguss, free concert, Saturday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Contemporary spin on traditional country music.

Taste of Brunswick food festival, Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Town Mall, Brunswick. Featuring dozens of restaurants and cafe?s, as well as entertainment by Maine bands.

Fall in the Village Music & Arts Festival, Sept. 15 and 16, L.L.Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Take-home art from renowned New England artists and craftsmen.

Ongoing Events

Freeport Rotary, breakfast meetings every Wednesday from 7-8 a.m., Broad Arrow Tavern, Harraseeket Inn, Main Street, Freeport. Prospective new members welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church food pantry, open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. All are welcome.

Pownal selectmen, meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in Mallett Hall. Check the community calendar for dates or call the town office at 688-4611.

Freeport Third Friday, through December. Visit local merchants and check out arts and crafts from local artisans. Freeport residents receive 10 percent off purchases at select merchants. For more information, visit Freeportusa.com.

Nature programs, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport, daily at 2 p.m. through Labor Day. One-hour programs include walks, talks and activities and are free with park admission. No reservations needed, except for large groups. For more information or to arrange for group visits, call 865-4465 or visit www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Freeport Farmers’ Market, Fridays through Sept. 7, 1-5 p.m., L.L. Bean Discover Park.

Aikido class, Wednesdays, 4 -6 p.m.- Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.

Open play, Thursdays,10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Open for kids from infants to age 5, for more information, contact the Freeport Families Network at freeportfamiliesnetwork@yahoo.com.

Religion and spirituality

Durham Congregational Church, 73 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Sunday services each week at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road.Worship services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

First Parish Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. All-ages Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. For more information, call 688-4846.

Compass Point Community Church, meets at the Mast Landing School, Freeport. Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call 353-7381.

First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Freeport, Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school from nursery school to adult, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4404.

First Parish Church Congregational, UCC, 40 Main St., Freeport. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-6022.

St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Freeport. Masses Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 846-5584

Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pownal Road, Freeport. Saturday worship at 11 a.m. Sabbath School, Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-3990.

South Freeport Church, UCC, South Freeport Village. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4012.

Shiloh Chapel, Shiloh Road, Durham. Nondenominational services Sundays at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.shilohchapelmaine.org.

We love to eat

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road. $6 for adults, $3for children, and kids under 3 are free.

Elders Pancake Breakfast, first and third Saturday of the month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Deluxe: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, biscuits, OJ, tea and coffee, $4.50. Regular: Pancakes, sausages, OJ, tea or coffee, $3.50. Seniors deduct $0.50.

Third Friday free lunch, third Friday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,

Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.,

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 11, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136 across from River Park, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. $7.50 for adults $3 for children ages 5-12 and children under 5 are free.