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WED/27

MISCELLANEOUS

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND

LEARN SERIES: 5TH ANNUAL SURF AND

TURF COOKOUT, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m.,

The Kennedy Learning Center, Camp

Kieve, Nobleboro. Advanced reservations and nonrefundable deposits required by

August 22 at 563-1363. Special per person pricing: Dock House Lobster, $15.

Grilled Yellowfront Steak, $15. Combo steak and lobster, $30. Twin — 2 lobsters, $30. Twin — 2 steaks, $30. To share a combo or twin meal, add $10 to price. MEDICARE FOR EVERYONE SEMINAR, 6-

8p.m., 521 Main Street, Damariscotta.

“New to Medicare” workshop to help you understand the basics of the program and give you a better idea of the decisions you will need to make. Aging and

Disabilities Resource Counselor Cynthia

Troxel, LSW, asks that you attend a

Medicare for Everyone seminar before scheduling a 1:1 Medicare appointment with her. FREE. Donations appreciated.

Advanced registration required. Call 563-

1363. ELLEN COONEY BOOK DISCUSSION,

7p.m., Albert F. Totman Public Library,

Phippsburg. Join Ms. Cooney as she talks about her recently published book “The

Mountaintop School for Dogs.” Event is free and open to the public. 389-9085. PADDLE AND LEARN: MIGRATORY FISH

AND MARSHES: STORIES OF CONNECTION. 9a.m. to noon. Meet at the public water access at the end of Bethel Point

Road. $75 per person, $60 for Harpswell

Heritage Land Trust members. All equiptment provided. Discounts for children, and for bringing your own kayak. ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS, 7p.m. and by appointment, St.

Andrew’s Church, Newcastle. To schedule an audition, call director Linda Blanchard at 380-2768. Visit ceciliachoir.org.

THU/28

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

FREEPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES, 10- 11a.m., 53 Depot St., Freeport.

MISCELLANEOUS

HOT DIGGITY DOG AT SULLY’S, 11a.m. to

2p.m. Stop by Sully ’s Extraordinary Dogs in Newcastle (Main Street in the Oceanswide parking lot). Purchase a hot dog with all of the fixings. Jim will donate 10% of the day’s net proceeds to the Coastal

Community Center & Senior Nutrition programs. “JUST FOR LAUGHS” FILM SERIES,

6p.m., Rockland Public Library. Come see the 1942 dark comedy “To Be or Not to

Be” starring Jack Benny and Carol Lombard. Films are screened in the Friends

Community Room of the library. Free and open to the public. PADDLE AND LEARN: FISHING AND LOBSTERING IN HARPSWELL, 9a.m. to noon. Meet at H2Outfitters at 9a.m. $75 per person, $60 for Harpswell Heritage

Land Trust members. Discounts for children, and for bringing your own kayak. WISCASSET ART WALK, 5-8p.m., downtown Wiscasset. Featuring en plein air painting, live music performances, dance performances, trunk shows, art exhibits and more. See works by featured artists

Ed McCartan, Ralf Feyl, Mat O’Donnell,

Sean Colosson, William Paul and more.

Free and open to the public. Come enjoy the fun! RIVER ARTS OPENING RECEPTION, 5-

7p.m., River Arts, Damariscotta. West

Gallery Solo Show for Mac Economy, painter and professional musician and guitar instructor. www.riverartsme.org.

PERFORMANCES

SAVORY MAINE MUSIC SERIES: RUSTY

HINGES, 6-8p.m., Savory Maine, 11

Water Street, Damariscotta. www.savorymainedining.com HARPSWELL BANDSHELL CONCERT

SERIES, 6-8 p.m., Harpswell Bandstand,

Mitchell Field, Rt. 123, Harpswell. “Harpswell Concert Band”, Free. THOMAS POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS

SPECIAL (DAY 1 OF 4), Bluegrass legends hit the stage. Single-day ticket prices are $35 per person for Thursday,

$50 per person for Friday, Saturday and

Sunday each day (after 5p.m.: $45).

Weekend tickets available with FREE camping for $150 per person for a 4-day pass, $135 for a 3-day pass, and $120 per person for Saturday/Sunday. Children under 12 are free, teens (13-16) pay half the adult rate when accompanied by an adult. 725-6009.

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

WORKSHOP ON AQUACULTURE, 6- 7:30p.m., Newcastle Fire Station. Are you interested in or already raising oysters, mussels, kelp or other species? Join the Maine DMR for a public information meeting on aquaculture.

FRI/29

MISCELLANEOUS

ROTARIANS HOST FIFTH FRIDAY SOCIAL,

5-7p.m., Kennebec Tavern. This event is for current Rotary members or anybody interested in learning more about the

Rotary. For more information, visit www.bathsunriserotary.org or www.bathrotary.org. TAILS ON THE TRAILS AT PINE TREE PRESERVE, pet-friendly hike through the Pine

Tree Preserve on Rt. 96 from 10-

11:30a.m. 633-4818.

PERFORMANCES

THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE, performing at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor. WISCASSET SPEEDWAY BENEFIT CONCERT, 7p.m. A modern country and southern rock tribute concert featuring hits from Zac Brown, Brad Paisley, Lynyrd

Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Toby Keith and more.

Gates open at 6p.m. Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10.

432-6968.

SAT/30

MISCELLANEOUS

POTLUCK SUPPER AND MUSIC JAM,

5:30p.m., 252 Hodson Road, Pownal.

Free and open to the public. Join hosts

Robin, Michael and Malia Morin for food and musical fun. Bring your lawn chair, and instrument, and come play. Potluck begins at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. 25TH ANNUAL ROCKHOUNDERS ROCK

AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

National Guard Armory, Western Ave.,

Augusta. Door prizes, demonstrations, dealers in minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, mineral mines and more. 873-6270. CATHANCE RIVER EXPLORATION, afternoon, Lower Cathance River. RSVP early, only 20 spaces available. 729-7694. LOVELY LICHENS SUMMER EXPLORATION, 10a.m. to noon, Thorne Head

Preserve, Bath. Learn to identity common lichen. Free and open to the public. 442-

8400. MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS,

7:30p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian

Church, 84 Main Street, Topsham. “Evan

Almighty” in the parking lot of the church.

Free admission, bring blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn and beverages available.

729-3193.

PERFORMANCES

SUMMER SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES:

LOVE TO BURN, 6p.m., waterfront park,

Bath. Presented by Chocolate Church

Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

Rain site is the Chocolate Church. THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE, performing at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor. THE STEEL WHEELS AT THE THOMAS

POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL,

Brunswick. The Steel Wheels are renowned for their raw energy and chemistry on stage, where they cluster tightly around a single microphone to adorn

Trent Wagler’s unmistakable tenor with bell-clear four part harmonies complimented by Eric Brubaker’s fiddle, Brian

Dickel’s upright bass and Jay Lapp on the mandolin and guitars. STATE STREET TRADITIONAL JAZZ

BAND, 7p.m., Harpswell Grange Hall, Rt.

123. Admission $10. 310-4868. WAILIN’ JENNYS, 7:30p.m., Opera House at Boothbay. Tickets $35 at the door,

$30 in advance at 633-5159.

PUBLIC MEALS

AL POST 171 BREAKFAST, 8-10a.m.,

529 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell.

Eggs, sausage, ham, home fries and more. $8 per person, children under 12

$4. 833-5583.

SUN/31

MISCELLANEOUS

CABOT MILL WALKING TOUR, Cabot Mill

Antiques/Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street,

Brunswick. Part of the Pejepscot Historical Society Walking Tours. Pre-registration required. 729-6606. 25TH ANNUAL ROCKHOUNDERS ROCK

AND MINERAL SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

National Guard Armory, Western Ave.,

Augusta. Door prizes, demonstrations, dealers in minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, mineral mines and more. 873-6270. ORATORIO CHORALE AUDITIONS, 2:30-

4p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Pleasant Street,

Brunswick. All voice parts welcome.

Singers not required to prepare music. To set up an audition, email members@oratoriochorale.org. Auditions will also take place Sept. 7 from 1:30-3p.m. at St.

Paul’s. LEARN TO PLAY VINTAGE BASEBALL,

1p.m., Village green, Boothbay Railway

Village. Dirigo Vintage Base Ball League will be hosting the game. Spectators and players encouraged to attend! 633-4727.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

“FISHES AND LOAVES: KEEPING FISH

ALIVE AND WELL IN MAINE,” 5p.m., presentation and panel discussion followed by a Gulf of Maine meal at Popham

Chapel in Phippsburg. 389-1767, phippsburgucc.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

MID-COAST AUDUBON’S LOBSTERBAKE

FUNDRAISER, 3-7p.m., Hog Island, Bremen. $40 ticket includes boat transportation. Lobster, clams, baked potato, onion, corn, lemonade, coffee and dessert. Dinner served at 5p.m. BYOB. Reservations required by August 25 by contacting Sue

Schubel at 380-1370.

TUE/2

MISCELLANEOUS

TRAIL TUESDAY AT LOBSTER COVE

MEADOW PRESERVE, 10-11:30a.m.,

Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve. Come walk with us! 633-4818.

WED/3

MISCELLANEOUS

ST. CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS, 7p.m. and by appointment, St.

Andrew’s Church, Newcastle. To schedule an audition, call director Linda Blanchard at 380-2768. Visit ceciliachoir.org. SISTERS IN CRIME NEW ENGLAND

AUTHORS JANE MORGAN, VICKI DOUDERA AND J.E. SEYMOUR, 7p.m., Wiscasset Public Library. Using what you know to write a mystery. Q&A and book signing to follow. Refreshments. 882-7161. REPRESENTATIVE DECHANT RECEPTION,

4-5:30p.m., Plant Home, 1 High Street,

Bath. Light refreshments. DeChant will share policy highlights and answer questions. 442-8486.

PERFORMANCES

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND, 7-9p.m.,

Frontier Theater, Brunswick. $10 cover.

Featuring Lisa Redfern, Matt Newberg,

Amy Kucharik and Ryan Halliburton — intimate and unplugged for an evening of compelling songs and stories.