Upcoming events

“Can Money Heal the Planet? Reimagining the Role of Money in Community,” talk by John Bloom of RSF Social Finance in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. $10 suggested donation at the door. For more information, www.merriconeag.org or 207.865.3900, Ext. 105. For information on RSF Social Finance, see rsfsocialfinance.org.

Southern Maine Adaptive Services fundraising auction, Wednesday, April 3, 6-9 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Featuring 50/50 raffle, silent and live auction, beer and wine bar and donations from local artists. $35 per person, $60 per couple, or $40 per person at the door. For more information, contact Anne-Marie Brown, 856-9600.

FCL Reading Group discusses “When We Were the Kennedys,” by Maine author Monica Wood, Wednesday, April 3, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Registration for Durham Youth Baseball, in-person signups, Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m., Durham Community School Discovery Room. Program is for ages 4-13 (as of April 30) in Durham, Freeport and Pownal. Signups and payment can be made on the website at www.durhambaseball.com. Registration open through April 5. For more information, see the website or contact league president Rod Stimpson, 353-9431.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night, Thursday, April 4, 6:30-7 p.m., Pownal Elementary School. For more information, call 688-4832.

Women’s health pioneer Dr. Christiane Northrup, signing copies of her new children’s book, “Beautiful Girl,” Thursday, April 4, 4:30 p.m., Leapin’ Lizards, Main Street, Freeport.

Durham municipal election, Friday, April 5, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road. Residents will elect two selectmen, three Budget Committee members and one RSU 5 director. All are for three years. Voters should park in lot closest to Town Office and enter side door. Those with questions can call Town Clerk Shannon Plourde, 353-2561, ext. 11.

Freeport First Friday, with music by Randy Roy and Larry “Flash” Allen, April 5, 6 p.m., followed by three-course dinner, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Tickets $18 and seating is limited. Call Kim at 865-3985, ext. 202.

Town Matters session, with representatives of Maine Eastern Railroad and Amtrak Downeaster, Friday, April 5, 3:30 p.m., Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick. Public invited.

Durham town meeting, Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m., Durham Community School Gym, 654 Hallowell Road.

Spring Gala, hosted by Freeport Rotary Club, Saturday, April 6, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Fashion show, silent auction, live auction and appearances from the former Miss Maine and the former Mrs. Maine. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, call 865-9696 or email gala@freeport-rotary.org.

Concert by Heaven’s Blend, Saturday April 6, 7 p.m., St. Matthew Church, Route 196, Lisbon Falls. Donations of food and money welcome. Proceeds to benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry.

Maine Garden Day, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Saturday, April 6, Lewiston High School. Registration is $50, which includes breakfast and lunch, a trade show and an opportunity to take up to four workshops. Limited scholarships available. For more information, see http://www.umaine.edu/gardening/maine-garden-day, or call 743-6329.

Masquerade Ball, to celebrate Freeport Family Performing Arts’ upcoming performance of “Cinderella, The Story You Never Knew,” Saturday, April 6, 6-8 p.m., Mast Landing School cafeteria. Prizes for best prince or princess costume. Music, dancing, raffles, punch and snacks will be provided by FFPA performers and families. Admission $5 at the door.

Book sale, Saturday, April 6-Thursday, April 11, Freeport Community Library. Variety of books and videos available for purchase.

Auditions for “The 39 Steps,” to be presented by Freeport July 19-Aug. 4, Sunday, April 7 and Monday April 8, from 6:30-8 p.m., Freeport High School cafeteria. Auditions are for one woman and three men. Appointments are not required, but actors should notify Elizabeth Guffey at info@fcponline.org.

“Asthma as We Age,” presentation by Stacey Schmidt, certified asthma educator at Mid Coast Hospital, Monday, April 8, 11 a.m.-noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick.

Eat Brunswick Week, April 8-14. Discover the dining diversity of Brunswick by visiting participating business throughout week with special offerings, menus and pricing. For full details, see visit www.brunswickdowntown.org.

Pownal Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair and Talent Show, Tuesday, April 9, 6-8 p.m., Pownal Elementary School, 587 Elmwood Road. Book fair begins at 6, talent show at 6:30. Admission is free. Proceeds go to IMPACT in support of student enrichment programs.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., town office.

RSU 5 school budget review, Wednesday, April 10, Pownal School cafeteria. Light meal, 5:30 p.m., followed by public comment, 6:30.

Concert by Heaven’s Blend, Saturday, April 13, 6:30-8 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Hallowell Road, Pownal. Admission is free; free will offering. Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre at 837-0682 or Deb Larrabee at 240-1637.

CPR class, Sunday, April 14,1-3 p.m., Shiloh Chapel Fellowship Hall, Shiloh Road, Durham. Cost is $25. This is a health-care provider level class, and is open both for first-timers or those needing renewal. Andrew Primevara, from Durham Fire & Rescue, is lead instructor. Call to get on the list; registration will be on site. 353-4463, or email revwingnut@gmail.com.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, April 15, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Freeport Historical Society “Lunch With Locals” series, Tuesday, April 16, noon-1:30 p.m., Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. The public is invited to bring a brown bag lunch for informal discussions about particular aspects of the collection as well as a rare close-up view of the society’s collections. The project is funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. For more information or to RSVP, contact the historical society at 865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

“Wreck it Ralph,” April Vacation Movie, Tuesday, April 16, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Admission is free and includes a bag of popcorn.

Presentation on cancer-related fatigue, Tuesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave., Lewiston, sponsored by St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. To register, call 777-8458.

“Grow Your Own Organic Garden” workshop, Wednesday, April 17, 6-8 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Register by calling 865-3307. A $5 fee for handouts will be collected.

Pownal Planning Board, Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Free movie at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, April 18, 1 p.m., “Skyfall,” with Daniel Craig, Judy Dench, Javier Bardem. Popcorn will be served.

Festival of Prayer, Saturday, April 20, 3-8 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 4 West Road, Bowdoin. Six prayer topics with be presented by a variety of clergy. Dinner served. Cost is $7. For more information, contact the Rev. James Lufkin, 353-6030, or Pastor Ron Parker, 353-2434.

Armchair Travel Series, Monday, April 22, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Tour guides Burt Brewer and Chris Hasted will present an encore of their sailing trip to Newfoundland, St. Pierre and Miquelon.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Regional School Unit 5 budget review, Wednesday, April 24, Durham Community School cafeteria. Light meal at 5:30 p.m., public comment starting at 6:30.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, April 29, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

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.

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 50 cents.

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, April 6, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children 4-12 years $3, and 3 and under no charge.

Missions potluck dinner, Saturday, April 6, 5 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal. All invited to bring potluck dish to share. After-dinner speakers are Dan and Heather Litchfield, who train Campus Crusade leaders for colleges.

Bean supper, Saturday, April 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136, Durham, across from the River Park. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. $7.50 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5.

Ongoing Events

Androscoggin Beekeepers Club monthly meeting, first Wednesday of the month through May, 6:30 p.m., Auburn City Building, 60 Court St., Room 206. Meetings are open to anyone interested in honeybees. Parking is available in the garage behind the building. For more information, call Blaine Richardson at 576-0571 or

Charles Armstrong at 784-9757, or visit androscogginbeekeepers.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.

12-step meeting, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal. For more information call Linda G. at 650-4536.