Upcoming events

National Book Award winner Phillip Hoose, speaks about his book, “Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95,” Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Guided walking tours of historic Freeport Village, hosted by Freeport Historical Society, every Thursday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. through the summer. Tours start at the Harrington House, 45 Main St. Tickets are $10 for adults, FHS members are $5. For more information, call 865-3170 or see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org

Small Wonders, Aug. 1 and 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes (hand lenses provided). Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Cre?me Brulee and the Cara-mels, Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m., Winslow Park and Campground, Staples Road, South Freeport. Free with entrance fees: $2 residents, $3 non-residents, free for season pass holders and campers. Call 865-4198 for more information.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-6 p.m., Latter Day Saints Church 247 Walnut Hill Road (Route115), North Yarmouth. For an appointment, call 800-REDCROSS or see www.redcrossblood.org. All donors will receive American Red Cross/Red Sox T-shirt.

Coastal Studies for Girls open house, Fridays, Aug. 2 and 9, 2-4:30 p.m., 308 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport. Coastal Studies for Girls is a science and leadership school dedicated to those with a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit and a desire for challenge. For more information, call 865-9700.

Stories in Stone, Aug. 2 and 19, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities. Free with park admission, Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Farmers Market, Fridays, 1-5 p.m., L.L. Bean Campus (in the “moose” parking lot). Through Sept. 13.

Wolfe’s Neck Wagon Ride to the Past, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, through Aug 31, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Little River House, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. $14 adults and children 13 and older; $8 for children 3-12; free for age 2 and under. Advance reservations recommended. Also Saturdays through the summer: Traditional Maine Lobster Bake, 6 p.m.; reservations need to be made by noon for each Saturday bake; Family Barnyard Programs. Call 865-5433 or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

The Head and the Heart, Saturday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

“Gypsy,” through Aug. 3, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. “Mary Poppins, Aug. 7-24. “Cinderella,” Aug. 19. For show times and tickets, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

“The 39 Steps,” Freeport Players production, through Aug. 4, Freeport Performing Arts Center. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St, Freeport. Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance, available online at www.fcponline.org/tix.htm or in person at the Thrift Store at Freeport Community Center, Depot Street, Freeport. Group discounts available. For more information, contact Elizabeth at info@fcponline.org.

Osprey Watch, Aug. 4, 6, 10, 13, 20, 27, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Author David Bidler, speaks about his book, “Paleo in Maine: A Local Resource Guide for the Modern Hunter Gatherer,” Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Circus Smirkus, Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1 and 6 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. New show called “Oz Incorporated.” Tickets $17 for children and $20 for adults, available at Royal River Natural Foods, Freeport and Standard Baking Co., Portland, or by calling 877-SMIRKUS or visiting smirkus.org. For more information, email events@merriconeag.org or call 865-3900.

Freeport Town Council, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Kenya Hall, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m., Winslow Park and Campground, Staples Road, South Freeport. Free with entrance fees: $2 residents, $3 non-residents, free for season pass holders and campers. Call 865-4198 for more information.

Thursday Midday Movie, “Quartet,” Aug. 8, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Starring Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtney and Michael Gambon, directed by Dustin Hoffman. Rated PG-13.

Secrets of the Shore, Aug. 8 and 22, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat and rocky shore. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Welcome Tour, Aug. 9 and 24, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

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.

Chicken barbecue, Saturday, Aug. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham UCC, 773 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Barbecue chicken, choice of salads, rolls, beverage. $9 13 years and older, $3 children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Also, frozen pies for sale and ready to bake, $10 each. These pies are available at the supper. Proceeds benefit the church.

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road. Tickets are adults $6, children 4-12 years $3, and three years and under, no charge.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 3, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Lodge, 20 Mill St., Yarmouth. Three kinds of beans, macaroni & cheese, hot dogs, cole slaw, homemade pies and biscuits, and beverages. $8, $5.

Upcoming events

National Book Award winner Phillip Hoose, speaks about his book, “Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95,” Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Guided walking tours of historic Freeport Village, hosted by Freeport Historical Society, every Thursday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. through the summer. Tours start at the Harrington House, 45 Main St. Tickets are $10 for adults, FHS members are $5. For more information, call 865-3170 or see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org

Small Wonders, Aug. 1 and 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes (hand lenses provided). Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Cre?me Brulee and the Cara-mels, Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m., Winslow Park and Campground, Staples Road, South Freeport. Free with entrance fees: $2 residents, $3 non-residents, free for season pass holders and campers. Call 865-4198 for more information.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-6 p.m., Latter Day Saints Church 247 Walnut Hill Road (Route115), North Yarmouth. For an appointment, call 800-REDCROSS or see www.redcrossblood.org. All donors will receive American Red Cross/Red Sox T-shirt.

Coastal Studies for Girls open house, Fridays, Aug. 2 and 9, 2-4:30 p.m., 308 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport. Coastal Studies for Girls is a science and leadership school dedicated to those with a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit and a desire for challenge. For more information, call 865-9700.

Stories in Stone, Aug. 2 and 19, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities. Free with park admission, Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Farmers Market, Fridays, 1-5 p.m., L.L. Bean Campus (in the “moose” parking lot). Through Sept. 13.

Wolfe’s Neck Wagon Ride to the Past, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, through Aug 31, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Little River House, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. $14 adults and children 13 and older; $8 for children 3-12; free for age 2 and under. Advance reservations recommended. Also Saturdays through the summer: Traditional Maine Lobster Bake, 6 p.m.; reservations need to be made by noon for each Saturday bake; Family Barnyard Programs. Call 865-5433 or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

The Head and the Heart, Saturday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

“Gypsy,” through Aug. 3, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. “Mary Poppins, Aug. 7-24. “Cinderella,” Aug. 19. For show times and tickets, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

“The 39 Steps,” Freeport Players production, through Aug. 4, Freeport Performing Arts Center. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St, Freeport. Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance, available online at www.fcponline.org/tix.htm or in person at the Thrift Store at Freeport Community Center, Depot Street, Freeport. Group discounts available. For more information, contact Elizabeth at info@fcponline.org.

Osprey Watch, Aug. 4, 6, 10, 13, 20, 27, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Author David Bidler, speaks about his book, “Paleo in Maine: A Local Resource Guide for the Modern Hunter Gatherer,” Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Circus Smirkus, Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1 and 6 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. New show called “Oz Incorporated.” Tickets $17 for children and $20 for adults, available at Royal River Natural Foods, Freeport and Standard Baking Co., Portland, or by calling 877-SMIRKUS or visiting smirkus.org. For more information, email events@merriconeag.org or call 865-3900.

Freeport Town Council, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Kenya Hall, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m., Winslow Park and Campground, Staples Road, South Freeport. Free with entrance fees: $2 residents, $3 non-residents, free for season pass holders and campers. Call 865-4198 for more information.

Thursday Midday Movie, “Quartet,” Aug. 8, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Starring Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtney and Michael Gambon, directed by Dustin Hoffman. Rated PG-13.

Secrets of the Shore, Aug. 8 and 22, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat and rocky shore. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Welcome Tour, Aug. 9 and 24, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

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.

Chicken barbecue, Saturday, Aug. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham UCC, 773 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Barbecue chicken, choice of salads, rolls, beverage. $9 13 years and older, $3 children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Also, frozen pies for sale and ready to bake, $10 each. These pies are available at the supper. Proceeds benefit the church.

Baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road. Tickets are adults $6, children 4-12 years $3, and three years and under, no charge.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 3, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Lodge, 20 Mill St., Yarmouth. Three kinds of beans, macaroni & cheese, hot dogs, cole slaw, homemade pies and biscuits, and beverages. $8, $5.