Upcoming

Business after hours, Wednesday, Oct. 17, Freeport Chamber of Commerce, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Provisions, 97 South Freeport Road, Freeport. For more information, call 847-5240.

MARVEL! Test Drive, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Bring in your own laptop/iPad/netbook to get hands-on experience exploring and searching some of the numerous MARVEL! databases.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Popcorn will be served.

Halloween party, hosted by the Durham Community PTA, Saturday, Oct. 20, 3-5 p.m., at the Durham Community School. The PTA will also be sponsoring a Fall Scholastic Book Fair from Oct. 20-Oct. 26.

Five-mile walkathon fundraiser, Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. First Congregational Church of Durham, Route 136, Durham. Pledge sheets are available at the Durham Town Office. Call 353-9040 for more information.

Defensive and mature driving workshop, Monday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m, Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Call Debbie Daggett at 865-3985 ext. 206 to enroll or go to www.fcsmaine.org for more information.

Durham Republicans Countdown-to-Vote potluck supper, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m., Fire Station. Families and children welcome. No charge, but donations accepted. For more information, to donate a dish, or to help, contact Mariam Robbins, treasurer, at 514-0400. Regular meeting at 7. Come meet your local Republicans. All funds raised will go toward supporting our local candidates. For more information, contact Elizabeth Liscomb, 865-1786, or eliscomb56@gmail.com.

How Parents Help With Middle School Stress, with guest speaker Linda Johnson of Community Counseling Services, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Freeport Middle School Library. Sponsored by Casco Bay CAN. Johnson will present the signs of stress and discuss tools to help manage it with middle-school-aged child.

Psychic medium Eddita Felt, leads a Gallery Reading, consisting of 5-10 minute readings for everyone present, Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 45 Main St., Freeport. Readings may be psychic in nature, “medium-ship” readings, or both. Felt asks everyone to bring three questions that can be answered with “yes” or “no.” She may also share other information that comes to her as a result of the question. Reservations are $22 and are required. Sponsored by Freeport Historical Society. For more information, call 865-3170 or see info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Thrift Shop estate sale, Oct. 26 and 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Freeport Community Thrift Shop, 53 Depot St. The thrift shop is looking for donations of items for this event including furniture, clothing, footwear, jewelry, books, artwork and toys. Items can be dropped off at the loading dock at 57 Depot St. Pick up of large items can be arranged by contacting Lynn at lhannings@fcsmaine.org or call 865-3985. For more information, go to www.fcsmaine.org.

“Ghosts of Freeport’s Past” walking tours, Oct. 26, 27 and 30, Woodlawn Cemetery, West Street, Freeport. Sponsored by the Freeport Historical Society, tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and end by 8 p.m. Tickets for the tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and younger. All tour participants must bring a flashlight, dress for the outdoors and be prepared for walking on somewhat uneven ground. Reservations are urged as previous year’s tours have all sold out. For more information, call 865-3170, email the Freeport Historical Society at info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org or visit www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Portland Pirates “Pink in the Rink” breast cancer awareness night, Saturday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Bank Colise?e, Birch Street, Lewiston. Includes Mid Coast Hospital’s Breast Center raffle. All proceeds from auction and a portion of ticket sales benefit the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk. Tickets and commemorative T-shirts for the “Pink in the Rink” night can be purchased online at www.formstack.com/forms/portlandpirates-PinkPack. For more information on the event, contact Rita at pinkrink@gwi.net or Bennett Cassidy at bcassidy@portlandpirates.com or by calling 828-4665 x308.

We love to eat

Freeport 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.

Freeport Community Services’ Chowdah Challenge, Saturday, Oct. 20,11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery park, Freeport. Sample chowders donated by local restaurants along with homemade pies and ice cream for $10. For more information, go to www.fcsmaine.org.

Barbecue dinner and auction, Saturday, Oct. 20, 6-10 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Event to benefit the South Freeport Congregational Church’s belfry restoration. Live bluegrass music, a cash bar, the barbecue dinner and a live and silent auction. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 865-4012.

Harvest dinner, Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Eureka Community Center on Route 136, Durham, hosted by the Durham Community School Garden Committee. The cost is $3 and residents are invited to drop in to enjoy a simple meal aimed at supporting the future of Durham Community School gardens. For more information, call 944-8273.

Public supper, Saturday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, Harvard beets, pickles, yeast rolls, beverages and homemade pies. Cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call 829-3766.

Third Friday free lunch, third Friday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.

Maine mystery writer Paul Doiron, Monday Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. The award-winning author will read from his latest book, “Bad Little Falls,” in the Community Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Tri Town Penguins Snowmobile Club, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Durham Fire Station meeting room.

Fall sports awards night, for RSU 5, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Durham Community School cafeteria. For more information, contact Athletic Administrator Craig Sickels at sickelsc@rsu5.org or call 865-4706, ext. 228.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “The Philadelphia Story,” with Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Katherine Hepburn. Popcorn will be served.

Tribute to five who did much for Pownal over their lifetimes, Sunday Nov. 4, 2 p.m. in Mallett Hall, Pownal, presented by the Pownal Scenic and Historical Society.

Benefits of Having a Portland Public Library Card, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Learn about some of the online resources that can be accessed from home with a Portland Public Library card.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day,” with Amy Adams and Frances McDormand. Popcorn will be served.

Durham PTA craft fair, Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Durham Community School gym. Admission is free. The PTA will be serving coffee, breakfast pastries, baked goods, homemade soups and breads and a hot dog lunch.

Pownal Scenic and Historical Society annual meeting, Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., DeWitt Room at Mallett Hall. Major acquisitions to the society will be on display and their provenance discussed. Pownal Scenic and Historical Society supported projects for 2012 will be reviewed, and a budget for 2013 will be adopted. For more information, call Donna Boyles, 688-4780.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “The King’s Speech,” with Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Popcorn will be served.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “The Artist,” starring Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin. Popcorn will be served.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “Sweet Land,” with Tim Guinee and Elizabeth Reaser. Popcorn will be served.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “The Long, Hot Summer,” with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Popcorn will be served.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “Undertaking Betty,” with Brenda Blethyn, Alfred Molina, Naomi Watts and Christopher Walken. Popcorn will be served.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, March, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” with Gregory Peck. Popcorn will be served.

Ongoing Events

Durham Amvets scrap metal drive, through Nov. 1. Drop off items by the Dumpster at the Amvets hall, located at 1049 Royalsborough Road in Durham. For more information, call Bill at 713-2100 or Harvey at 256-2203.

“Buttons, Rum & Rakes,” Freeport Historical Society exhibit celebrating Freeport’s mercantile past, runs through March 2, 45 Main St., Freeport, Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Weekly story time, for toddlers and pre-schoolers, Tuesdays, Freeport Community Library. Three different sessions. 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., separate 15-minute story times for toddlers. Thirty-minute story time for pre-schoolers at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.freeportlibrary.com or call 865-3307.

Freeport Community Thrift Shop, open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Freeport Community Center.

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.

Durham Town Office, open Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m., the office is closed all day on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 353-2561.

Pownal Town Office, open Mondays from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The town office is closed Fridays and weekends. For more information, call 688-4611.

Freeport Town Hall, open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The offices are closed on Fridays. For more information, call 865-4743.

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.

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.

?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 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-6022.?

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Worship service Sundays at 9 a.m.

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.

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The Freeport Community Library will screen film, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.