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Wed/17
BLOOD DRIVE
AMERICAN RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave.,
Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or
1-800-RED-CROSS.
MISCELLANEOUS
TOPSHAM MERRY MEETERS
MONTHLY MEETING, noon, Westrum
House, 22 Union Park, Suite 1; bring
a covered dish to share; 729-9658 or
725-2425.
OPEN HOUSE, 3:330-6:30 p.m.,
Southern Maine Community College,
Midcoast Campus, Brunswick Landing; www.smccme.edu/openhouse.
SCIENCE TRUNK SERIES: “Lobsters
of the Sea,” 4-5 p.m., Patten Free
Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free;
443-5141, ext. 17.
AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT,
5:30-6:30 p.m., Movement Matters
Physical Therapy, 5 Cumberland St.,
Brunswick; 373-9043 or movementmatters09@gmail.com.
EAGER BEAVER KNITTERS, 6-8:30
p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge,
37 Cotton Road, Lisbon; bring own
materials; Verla Brooks 353-9075 or
vbrooks@lisbonme.org.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY
TOUR, 7 p.m., Bath; 90 minute
lantern lit walking tour and spooky
stories; $12, $7 children under 12,
under 5 free; reservations required;
380-3806 or www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.
PERFORMANCES
FILM: “An Uncertain Harvest,” by
William Kunitz, 7 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin
College; based on the Goranson family farm in Dresden; free; 725-3396.
TALKS-WORKSHOPS
FALL SCIENCE READ SERIES: “Silent
Spring,” by Rachel Carson, noon-1:
p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23
Pleasant St., Brunswick; Dr. H. Bruce
Rinker, director of Scientific Advancement and Development at the Biodiversity Institute in Gorham to discuss
forest systems, conservation and
restoration ecology; free; 725-5242,
ext. 214.
WORKSHOP: “Understanding Your
Children: Nurturing Their Innate Differences, Part 1” by Dr. Elizabeth

Rodenz, 6:30-8 p.m., Patten Free
Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free;
443-5141.
AUTHOR TALK: Kate Braestrap, 7:15
p.m., Tubbs Hall, Grace Episcopal
Church, 1100 Washington St., Bath;
author share experiences as one of
the first female chaplains to the
Maine Warden Service; Glenis Elliott
837-0014 or Paula Conley 833-6619.
Thu/18
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.
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.
CHANS FREE BLOOD PRESSURE
CLINIC, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., People
Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick;
729-6782.
CURRENT EVENTS FORUM, noon,
Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St.,
Brunswick; free; 725-5242.
FARMLIFE HOOPLA: “It’s the
Farmer’s Life for Me,” 3:30-4:30
p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer
St., Bath; agricultural-themed stories,
speakers and activities for children
ages 6-11; free; 443-5141 x17 or
www.patten.lib.me.us.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT EDUCATION,
4-5 p.m., Bath Dance Works, 72
Front St., Bath; student-centered and
engaging movement acticities for children; $15 per class or $60 for five
classes; njeden@gmail.com.
OPEN HOUSE, 5:30-7 p.m., Bowdoin
College Museum of Art, Bowdoin College; William Wegman will be on hand
to sign books and answer questions;
free; www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum.
MEETING, 7 p.m., Pioneer Chapter
No. 11 Lisbon Falls, Order of the
Eastern Star, Ancient York Masonic
Hall, Route 196; begins with an
ESTARL supper at 6 p.m.
LINE DANCING, beginners 6 p.m.,
intermediate/advanced 7:15 p.m.,

People Plus Center, 35 Union St.,
Brunswick; $20 per month; register
729-0757.
PUBLIC MEALS
REGION TEN CAFE, noon- 1 p.m,
Region Ten Technical High School, 68
Church Road, Brunswick; serving a
three-course meal; $7.50, reservations encouraged; 729-6622.
TALKS-WORKSHOPS
INTERACTIVE LIVING WILL PRESENTATION, 10 a.m.-noon, 36 Pejepscot
Terrace; sponsored by CHANS, Brackett Funeral Home and attorney Art
Lamothe to help particpants create
their own living will, refreshments provided; free, but RSVP; 729-8006.
LECTURE & PRESENTATION: “The
Care and Pruning of Berry Bushes,”
by David Handley, 12:30 p.m., Elijah
Kellogg Church, Route 123, Harpswell; free.
DISCUSSION: “William Wegman in
Conversation: Performance, Process,
and Early Video Art,” by William Wegman and Lori Zippay, 4:30 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College; free;
www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum.
DISCUSSION: “Know the 10 Signs,
Early Detection Matters,” by William
Kirkpatrick, program director of
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mid Coast senior
Health Center, 58 Baribeau Dr.; free;
729-8033 or mswartz@midcoasthealth.com.
Fri/19
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
CHANS FREE BLOOD PRESSURE
CLINIC, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Pejepscot
Terrace, 36 Pejepscot Terrace,
Brunswick; 729-6782.
EXHIBIT OF JADE JEWELRY, 10 a.m.-
6 p.m., Brown Goldsmiths, 11
Mechanic St., Freeport; free; 865-
4126 or www.browngoldsmiths.com.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30-
11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33
Summer St., Bath; stories, songs,
puppets and crafts for 3- to 5-yearolds;

free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten. lib.me.us.
FREEPORT WOMAN’S CLUB, 11
a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10
Library Dr.; meet to carppol for lunch
at Davinci’s and tour of the Basilica
of St. Peter and St. Paul in Lewiston;
8865-1017.
TECH MEETUP BROWN BAG LUNCH:
iGoogle & Google Reader, noon-1 p.m.,
Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick;
learn how to customize your homepage, etc.; free; 725-5242, ext. 232 or
mdalton@curtislibrary.com.
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.
ARTIST RECEPTION: Richard Sears,
paintings and drawings, 5-7
p.m.,West Island Gallery, 11 Centre
St., Bath; exhibit runs through Nov.
24; www.westislandgallery.com.
OLD TIME FAMILY DANCE, 6:30-8
p.m., Bath Dance Works, 72 Front
St.; live music for listening and dancing, all dances taught; $3; 522-3900.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY
TOUR, 7 p.m., Bath; 90 minute
lantern lit walking tour and spooky
stories; $12, $7 children under 12,
under 5 free; reservations required;
380-3806 or www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.
COUNTRY SCAREWAYS HAUNTED
HAYRIDE, 7-11 p.m., Country Fareways, 1549 Augusta Road, Bowdoin;
to benefit Mt. Ararat class of 2015,
for ages 10 and up, parental discretion strongly encouraged; $10; Kristi
504-1305 or Charlene 208-9906.
PERFORMANCES
FIDDLE-ICIOUS, 7:30 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, 66 Republic Ave., Topsham; $10; Sandy Banks, 774-3140.
MIKE + RUTHY, 7:30 p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10
Church Lane (off Parker Head Road);
folk-rock duo; $12, $8 students; 389-
1770.
PUBLIC MEALS
FIRESIDE LUNCHEON, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $6 younger than 60, $4 age
60 and older; reservations 729-
0475.

Sat/20
BLOOD DRIVE
AMERICAN RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave.,
Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or
1-800-RED-CROSS.
MISCELLANEOUS
VETERAN’S STAND DOWN, 7:30
a.m., Tedford Center, 49 Cumberland
St., Brunswick; meet to carpool to
Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta
for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. event; boots, clothing, personal care items, massages,
haircuts,, healthcare and legal services, employment and training, housing resources and food stamp applications; Maggie Fitzgerald 623-5408.
EXHIBIT OF JADE JEWELRY, 10 a.m.-
6 p.m., Brown Goldsmiths, 11
Mechanic St., Freeport; free; 865-
4126 or www.browngoldsmiths.com.
NEW GLOUCESTER COMMUNITY
FAIR, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., New Gloucester Fairgrounds, 106 Bald Hill Road;
crafters and artisans, food, activities
and music; free; www.newgloucesterfair.com.
HARVEST FESTIVAL, noon-3 p.m.,
Long Branch School & General Store,
20 Main St., Bowdoinham; potluck,
petting zoo, blacksmith demos, cider
press and music; free; 666-8900.
GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD MOBILE, 2-4
p.m., Richmond Town Hall, 26 Gardiner St.; 782-3554, ext. 2107.
FALL FOLIAGE TOUR, 2 p.m., Wolfe’s
Neck Woods State Park, Freeport;
weather permitting; free with park
admission; 865-4465.
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, 6-8
p.m., FHC, 1201 Main St., Bowdoin;
haunted trail, bonfire, activities, facepainting, games and bake sale; $5 or
$15 per family of four; 666-5651.
COUNTRY SCAREWAYS HAUNTED
HAYRIDE, 7-11 p.m., Country Fareways, 1549 Augusta Road, Bowdoin;
to benefit Mt. Ararat class of 2015,
for ages 10 and up, parental discretion strongly encouraged; $10; Kristi
504-1305 or Charlene 208-9906.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY
TOUR, 9 p.m., Bath; 90 minute
lantern lit walking tour and spooky
stories; $12, $7 children under 12,
under 5 free; reservations required;
380-3806 or www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PERFORMANCES
BOWDOIN COLLEGE CHORUS AND
CHAMBER CHOIR, 2 p.m., Chapel,
Bowdoin College; free; 798-4141.
BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
CHORUS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Crooker
Theater, Brunswick High School, 116
Maqquoit Road; to raise scholarship
money in memory of Carroll “Sonny”
Googins; $10, $8 students; 798-
6966.
MEDDIEBEMPSTERS 75TH REUNION
CONCERT, 8 p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin
College; free; 798-4141.
PUBLIC MEALS
HARVEST SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., Bath
United Methodist Church, 340 Oak
Grove Ave.; roast beef with gravy,
mashed potatoes, vegetables and
cake; $7.50, $3.50 children under
12; 443-4707.
HARVEST SUPPER, 4:30-6:30 p.m.,
Willing Helpers, Bailey Island Church,
Route 24, Harpswell; pork and turkey
roasts, veggies, desserts; $8, $6
children under 12.
CEMETARY SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m.,
West Bowdoin Parish Hall, 54 West
Road., Bowdoin; smothered beef or
roast turkey, sponsored by Woodlawn
Cemetary Association; $8, $3.50
children undeer 12, preschoolers
free; 353-2446.
BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER,
4:30-6:30 p.m., Phippsburg Sportsman’s Association, 272 Maine Road;
$7, ages 12 and under free; 386-
1063.
BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5 and 6 p.m.,
First Parish Church, intersection of
Hallowell and Elmwood roads, Pownal;; two kinds of beans, salads,
spaghetti, ppickles, pies and cakes;
$7, $3.50 children under 12; 688-
4433.
OUTDOOR CHICKEN BARBEQUE, 5-
7:30 p.m., American Legion Post
171, Harpswell; basted half chicken,
coleslaw, roll, chips and soft drink;
$10, take out available.
OKTOBERFEST DINNER, 5-7 p.m., St.
Charles Borremeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick; German buffet of
pork loin, knockwurst, cabbage and
apples, bratwurst, sauerbraten, spaetzle, potato pancakes, red cabbage,
chicken and dumplings, roasted fall
squash and black forest cake; $25,
$10 children 18 and under on sale at
Hannaford in Brunswick or the church;
Doris Ouelette 729-8091, 725-2524
or dorisoue@myfairpoint.net.
BBQ DINNER & AUCTION, 6-10 p.m.,
Freeport Community Center, 53
Depot St.; live bluegrass and cash
bar, bbq by Riverfront Barbeque and
Grille of Augusta; $20 in advance,
$25 day of; 865-4012.