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FRI/26

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10X10 BENEFIT ART EXHIBIT AND

SALE RECEPTION, 6-9p.m., Curtis

Memorial Library and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Pleasant St., Brunswick.

300 works of art by 150 Maine artists.

All artwork priced at $200. Public preview Sept. 25 6-9p.m. amd Sept. 26,

12-3p.m. Proceeds benefit Arts Are Elementary. 844-4962. LIBRARY BOOK SALE MEMBERS AND

FRIENDS PREVIEW, 5-7p.m., Topsham

Public Library. Come check out the books for sale before the crowds arrive

Saturday! 725-1727. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7p.m., Bath. By reservation only. Appropriate for all ages. To reserve a spot, call 380-3806. www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com ART JOURNAL MEET-UP AT MERRYMEETING ART HOUSE, 10am to

Noon. Bring your journals and art supplies and work on them at the studio.

Meet local art journal artists to share your art, learn new techniques and enjoy free coffee and donuts. Free. Call

504-6947 to reserve your spot. “MAGNETIZING WEALTH AND POWER,”

6:30-9p.m., Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center, 19 Mason Street,

Brunswick. Acharya Greenleaf will present a talk, follwed by an all-day workshop Saturday, September 27 from

8:30a.m. to 6p.m. For more information and pricing, visit www.shambhalabp.org. OPENING RECEPTION FOR BARBARA

BEAN AND ED MCCARTAN SHOW, 5-

7p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre Street, Bath. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. VANDINI’S MAGIC AND ILLUSION’S

FAMILY STAGE SHOW, 6:30p.m., Mt.

Ararat Middle School, 66 Republic Ave.,

Topsham. Tickes $10 and $5. Magic, illusions, live doves and rabbits, lots of childrens participation. 729-2950, ext.

7. GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WORKSHOP (G.R.O.W.) (Day 1 of 3), Bryant

Pond 4-H Camp, Bryant Pond. Workshops include media tactics, organizing in faith communities, canvassing, direct action, and Organizing 101. Cost: $10-

$80 (sliding scale) for the 3 days includes fresh, local food and rustic but comfortable housing in a beautiful setting in western Maine. For details and to register, contact Larry Dansinger,

Resources for Organizing and Social

Change, 525-7776. EXPLORING THE GRANDEUR OF EASTERN QUEBEC WITH MIKE PERRY, 7-

8p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store, 95

Main Street, Freeport. Mike is a captivating lecturer and founder of

L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School.

He has been lecturing throughout New

England for the past 2 decades and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. ‘THE HIP’ WITH DR. GIUSTRA, 10a.m.,

35 Union Street, Brunswick. Learn about how to keep your hips functioning well and what to do when faced with a malfunctioning hip. The emphasis is on overall wellness, staying active and being positive. Must call to register.

729-0757.

PERFORMANCES

GEORGE LOPEZ PIANO CONCERT,

7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College.

PUBLIC MEALS

NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER, 5:30-

6:30p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village

Street, Lisbon. Adults $7, children 12 and under $3.50, pre-schoolers free.

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MISCELLANEOUS

SIP AND STITCH, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library, every Saturday.

Come and work on your latest project, share patterns, check out the library’s knitting and crocheting resources, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-

1727. LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 9a.m. to 4p.m.,

Topsham Public Library. Come buy some wonderful books and benefit the Topsham Public Library! 725-1727. MAKE YOUR OWN WILBUR’S CRUNCH

AT WILBUR’S OF MAINE CHOCOLATE

CONFECTIONS, 11a.m. to 2p.m., 174

Lower Main Street, Freeport. Use our caramel popcorn, popped butter popcorn, chocolate, nuts toffee bits and other candies to make your own Wilbur

Crunch! Drizzle the whole batch with chocolate, break it into pieces and bag it to go. The perfect salty, sweet treat.

$6 a bag. 865-4071. FIELD TRIP: GREEN POINT FARM

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA,

7:30a.m. to noon. Meet at CVS in Bath at 7a.m. to carpool, or meet at

7:30a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed. A Merrymeeting Audubon event. MALARIA PREVENTION NET FUNDRAISER, 6p.m., Bowdoin College’s Cram

Alumni House, 83 Federal Street,

Brunswick. Appetizers and desserts from local restaurants, a cash bar, free soft drinks, a live silent auction featuring hand-carved musical instruments, jewelry, gift certificates and specialty baskets. Admission $15 per person,

$25 per family. Children under 12 free. EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOM

PROGRAM AT HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE

CENTER, 9a.m. to 3:30p.m., HVNC.

Learn how to identify mushrooms and collect them safely. “MAGNETIZING WEALTH AND POWER,”

8:30a.m. to 6p.m., Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center, 19 Mason

Street, Brunswick. Acharya Greenleaf host the day-long workshop. For more information and pricing, visit www.shambhalabp.org. READY, SET, SLEEP! 2p.m., Wolfe’s

Neck Woods State Park, meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. 1 hour program. Discover how nature prepares for winter. Free with park admission. 865-4465. FAMILY SATURDAY AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART, 10a.m., with activities related to the exhibitions on view. INSIDE THE CRYSTAL SPRING FARM

CSA AND SHEEP OPERATION, 2-3p.m.,

Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Crystal

Spring Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road,

Brunswick. See the barns, fields, and pastures at one of Maine’s largest Land

Trust owned and farmer-leased operations. Please RSVP at 729-7694. LILLY POND COMMUNITY FOREST PUBLIC OPENING, 12:30p.m. during Great

Maine Outdoor Weekend. Get a guided tour of the property trails and enjoy delicious autumn treats. A free, familyfriendly event. Park at Goddard Park in

Bath and meet at the preserve. FALL PLANT SALE, 9a.m. to noon, 532

Quaker Meetingouse Road, Durham.

Hardy perennials, herbs, house plants, baked goods and hot beverages. All proceeds benefit DFM youth group. MID-COAST AUDUBON BIRDING FIELD

TRIP TO MONHEGAN ISLAND, meet at

Port Clyde at 6:30a.m. for ferry departure at 7a.m. Advance reservation reccommended by calling 372-8848. Bring binoculars, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Ca;;

563-2930 for more information. GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WORKSHOP (G.R.O.W.) (Day 2 of 3), Bryant

Pond 4-H Camp, Bryant Pond. Workshops include media tactics, organizing in faith communities, canvassing, direct action, and Organizing 101. Cost: $10-

$80 (sliding scale) for the 3 days includes fresh, local food and rustic but comfortable housing in a beautiful setting in western Maine. For details and to register, contact Larry Dansinger,

Resources for Organizing and Social

Change, 525-7776. LEON GORMAN PARK FALL CLEAN-UP,

9a.m. to noon, Leon Gorman Park,

Freeport. Weeding and general clean-up.

RSVP by emailing Donna at dlarson@freeportmaine.com. WISCASSET, WATERVILLE AND FARMINGTON RAILWAY MUSEUM FALL FESTIVAL. Trains will depart from Sheepscot Station in Alna from 10a.m. to

3:30p.m. with special events including steam-train rides, Model AA truck rides,

Model T Rail Car rides, hand-car rides, children’s games, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, bluegrass music, light refreshments and more. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and members,

$4 for children under 12 and children under 3 are free. 882-4193.

PERFORMANCES

THE COWSILLS TRIO, 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Tickets

$32 in advance, $35 at the door. THE BAND APOLLO, 3-4p.m., 140 Main

Street, Biddeford. THE COLLEGE GUILD PRESENTS STORIES, POEMS AND A DRAMATIC READING, 1p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., Bath Area Senior

Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. 3 kinds of beans, hot dogs, clam casserole, american chop suey, macaroni and cheese, etc. Adults: $8, children: $4.

For more information, call 443-4937. BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-6p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St.,

Freeport. Adults $8, children under 10

$4, children 3 and under free. All you can eat. 3 kinds of beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, pies and more. 865-

3363. VFW PUBLIC SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m.,

Northport Memorial VFW Post 6131,

780 Atlantic Highway, Northport. Baked beans, casseroles, rolls, salads, desserts. Adults: $8, children under 12:

$4. 338-1150. BAKED BEAN AND MACARONI AND

CHEESE SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., First

Parish Congregational Church,

Yarmouth. Three types of beans, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, homemade pies, biscuits and beverages. Adults: $8. Children: $4. AL POST 171 BREAKFAST, 8-10a.m.,

Meericoneag Grange, 529 Harpswell

Neck Rd., Harpswell. Eggs benedict, western or mushroom omelette, eggs up/down/scrambled. All with choice of sausage or ham. Home fries, toast, coffee, tea. Juice and a fruit cup. $8 per person, children under 12 $4. Take-out available. 8330-5583.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

“NOT FAR FROM THE TREE” — A TALK

ABOUT OLD TIME APPLES IN MAINE,

1-3p.m., Phippsburg Elementary School

Gymnasium. Join Maine apple farmer and author John Bunker for a discussion and identification of heirloom apple varieties found here in Maine. Event is free, but donations are encouraged.

SUN/28

MISCELLANEOUS

“HOME GROWN SHAPES: WOODEN

SURFBOARDS OF MAINE” EXHIBIT, the

28th is the last day to view this exhibit at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.

Maine boasts the world’s largest wooden surfboard company. Come see the many wooden surfboard creations of

Maine. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ALUMNI

CHARITY FLAG FOOTBALL GAME,

1p.m., Lisbon High School. Featuring visiting/competing New England Patriots players and the Lisbon Police All-Stars.

Proceeds benefit the Lisbon DARE program. Autographs and photos after the game. Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. 432-6968. LIBRARY BOOK SALE BARGAIN BAG

DAY, 10a.m. to 2p.m., Topsham Public

Library. Come scoop up some lastminute deals! 725-1727. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7p.m., Bath. By reservation only. Appropriate for all ages. To reserve a spot, call 380-3806. www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com. WELCOME TOUR, 2p.m., Wolfe’s Neck

Woods State Park, meet by the circle of benches by the second parking lot. 1 hour program. Discover the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores. Free with park admission. 865-

4465. HARPSWELL BANDSTAND CONCERT, 2-

4 p.m., rain or shine. Mitchell Field in good weather, Coastal Academy if rains.

“Harpswell Concert Band”, free.