Upcoming events

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

Durham codes enforcement officer, available Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5-7 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Fond of Fronds, Aug. 7 and 21, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Come to identify and understand the multitude of fern and moss species that inhabit our forests. Free with park admission. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. For more information, call 865-4465.

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

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.

Freeport Shellfish Commission, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

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.

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.

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

Coastal Studies for Girls open house, Friday, Aug. 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.

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.

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.

Backyard Locavore Day, self-guided tour of gardens in Freeport, Falmouth, North Yarmouth and other Cumberland County locations, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Registration $15 in advance and $20 day of the event; children under 12 free. Registrants will receive a booklet describing each site and a map showing specific locations. For more information or to purchase tickets, see umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/locavore/ or call 781-6099, or email Lois.Elwell@maine.edu.

Osprey Watch, Aug. 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.

Guster, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

Mind Body Spirit Festival, Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Festival of holistic health practitioners, readings from psychics and mediums, animal communicator, medical intuitive, energy healing, aura photography, Reiki, massage, gems, jewelry, workshops and more. $5 admission includes most workshops. Portion of proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. For information call 314-1499 or see www.mindbodyspiritfestival.org.

Drawing From Nature, Aug. 11 and 26, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Use observational drawing as a way to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park. Drawing materials will be provided, though visitors are invited to bring their own if they prefer. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Pownal Solid Waste Committee, Monday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Winslow Park Commission, Monday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Pownal Planning Board, ongoing review of ordinances, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8-9:30 a.m., Mallett Hall.

“What You Should Know About ALS,” presentation by Dr. John A. Taylor, neurologist with Mid Coast Medical Group, Tuesday, Aug. 13,11 a.m.-noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Part of the Ounce of Prevention monthly series providing education about health and health care issues sponsored by Mid Coast Senior Health Center.

Freeport Coastal Waters Commission, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Tree Hunt, Aug. 14 and 30, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the benches to get your papers for this self-guiding hunt, and then come back afterwards to see how well you did. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

Not Too Shaap, Thursday, Aug. 15, 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.

Breakfast celebrating Timothy Giddinge’s dedicated service to the town of Pownal, Thursday, Aug.15, 7-9 a.m., Fickett Road, across from the North Pownal General Store. Sponsored by the North Pownal Think Tank. RSVP would be appreciated. For more information, contact Alan Bradstreet, 688-4728, or ralanbrad@maine.rr.com.

Hike with the Ranger, Aug. 15 and 25, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Exploring Clamming, Aug. 16, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam through an introduction and history of clamming in Maine. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Tristan Prettyman, with special guest Chris Kasper, Saturday, Aug. 17, L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

Wild Relatives, Aug. 17, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission, Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. For more information, call 865-4465.

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Brunswick. Works from over 90 artists will be displayed along the sidewalks of Maine Street and the adjacent Town Mall. Also, activities for children, performances from local theater groups, as well as a variety of musical acts throughout the day.

Casco Bay Walk, Aug. 18 and 31, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this mile hike with a park ranger. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Stories in Stone, Aug. 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 Town Council, District 2 workshop, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Mallett Barn, Wolfe’s Neck Farm; followed by regular council meeting, 8 p.m.

Freeport Conservation Commission, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center

Free blood pressure clinic, Thursday, Aug. 22, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Services. Provided by CHANS Home Health Care.

Small Wonders, Aug. 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.

Dog Days of August, festival for and about dogs featuring activities, canine contests and more, Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Pownal Planning Board, ongoing review of ordinances, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8-9:30 a.m., Mallett Hall.

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.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 10, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136 across from the River Park, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. $7.50 adults, $3 children 5-12, free for children under 5.

Baked beans and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Aug.17, 5 and 6 p.m. settings, First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal. $8 adults, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 eat free. To reserve tickets call Lois, 688-4433.

Bean supper, Saturday, Aug. 24, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. All-you-can eat home-baked beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, pies and beverages. Adults $7, children under 10 $3 and children under 3 free. Suppers the fourth Saturday of the month through September.

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.

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.

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.