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FRI/28

MISCELLANEOUS

BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION FOR

MARINE ARCHAEOLOGIST WARREN

RIESS, 11a.m., Maine Coast Book Shop,

Damariscotta. Refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase and signing. Event is free and open to the public.

SAT/29

MISCELLANEOUS

“FOOD FOR FINES” ENDS, Patten Free

Library. Today is the last day to pay your library fines by bringing in donations for the Bath Area Food Bank. For each packaged item at the library’s lending services desk, $1 in fines will be removed from the patron’s account. The food bank needs: canned vegetables, juice, soup, beans, canned meat, mac and cheese, spaghetti sauce, pasta, peanutbutter, canned or dried fruit, toilet paper, toothbrushes and toothpaste. OLD POST OFFICE GALLERY SECOND

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW, 10a.m. to

4p.m., Georgetown Historical Society.

Paintings and fine crafts. MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS WREATH,

9a.m. to noon and 1p.m. to 4p.m.,

Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, Lisbon.

Cost is $15 per wreath, per workshop.

353-9075. SHOP LOCAL — SHOP SMALL — SHOP

GEORGETOWN, 10a.m. to noon, Georgetown Historical Society. Check out the books and calendars for sale in our bookstore. SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS IN BATH,

3p.m., Patten Free Library Gazebo. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in Bath for the

Children’s Tree Lighting. Once the tree is lit, join Santa for a Jingle Bell Walk up

Front Street to City Hall for home-made cookies, punch and a cozy visit with

Santa and Mrs. Claus. BOOK SIGNING WITH WENDY ULMER, 5-

7p.m., Maine Maritime Museum. Maine children’s author Wendy Ulmer will be signing copies of her new book “My

Twelve Maine Christmas Days.” Extended hours at the museum store will give you plenty of time to shop our special sale on gifts for the home, including pillows, bags, Christmas ornaments, jams and teas and much more. FREE HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING, 1- 3p.m., Mammie’s Kitchen, 393 Bath Road, Brunswick. Every child will receive two cookies to decorate and a cup of hot cocoa. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins welcome, but you can call Mammie’s Kitchen to secure your spot at 449-0900.

SUN/30

MISCELLANEOUS

BOWDOINHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S

ANNUAL NOVEMBER CELEBRATION OF

HISTORY, SHIPBUILDING AND SEAFARING, 1 to 3p.m., Jellerso School, 2 Centers Point Rd., Bowdoinham. MAKE A CANDY CANE AT WILBUR’S,

11a.m. to 2p.m., Wilbur’s of Maine, 174

Lower Main St., Freeport. Cost is $2 per candy cane. 865-4071.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS WREATH,

1p.m. to 4p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine

Lodge, Lisbon. Cost is $15 per wreath, per workshop. 353-9075.

PERFORMANCES

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET HOLIDAY

CONCERT, 3p.m., Unitarian-Universalist

Church of Brunswick. Tickets $20, advance purchase available at church office and Gulf of Maine Bookstore. 729-

8515 for more information.

MON/1

MISCELLANEOUS

RAILROADS IN MAINE: THE FIRST 150

YEARS, 7 to 8p.m., Freeport Community

Library. Join Freeport Historical Society and railroad historian George Barrett for an overview of the rise, decline and renaissance of the “iron horse” in Maine.

Admission is free for FHS members, $5 for non-members. “ORGANIZING FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE,” 5:30-7p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant Street,

Brunswick. Free and open to the public. info@maineallcare.org. EMBRACING LIFE AFTER CANCER

SERIES: “MOVING TOWARD HEALTH:

EXERCISE AND SURVIVAL,” 6:30-8p.m.,

Cafe Conference Room, Mid Coast Hospital. Free and open to the public. DOCUMENTARY FILM — LOVE YOUR

NEIGHBOR… FEED THE HUNGRY, 7p.m.,

Brunswick United Methodist Church.

Become an anti-hunger advocate. 725-

2185. “JOYEUX NOEL” SCREENING, 7p.m.,

Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta.

Suggested donation of $5 will help the library expand and maintain its film collection. 563-5513.

TUE/2

MISCELLANEOUS

HOLIDAY HODGEPODGE PREVIEW GALA,

5:30-7:30p.m., Harlow Gallery, 160

Water Street, Hallowell. Fine Art Raffle

Grand Prize: “Spring is Near” by Helene

Farrar. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and a gallery full of creative local artists. Preview gala tickets are $10 at the door or in advance. Raffle tickets are $5 for one or

$10 for 3. Raffle drawing takes place

Dec. 13 at 2p.m.

WED/3

MISCELLANEOUS

HOLIDAY HODGEPODGE FUNDRAISER AT

HARLOW GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., 160 Water Street, Hallowell. Free and open to the public.

PERFORMANCES

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST KEN BONFIELD,

6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Admission is free.

THU/4

MISCELLANEOUS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME (AGES 3 AND

4), 11a.m. to noon, Cundy’s Harbor

Library. Join us for stories, music, activities and a snack. TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s

Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer-related issues. FYI, I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN GET UP!

1p.m., People Plus, Brunswick. An informative presentation on how to get up off the floor. Build confidence in your ability to stand up safely and learn exercises to reduce risk of falling. Free and open to the public. BETH MULDOON AT THE ORR’S ISLAND

LIBRARY, 7p.m., 1699 Harpswell Islands

Road, Orr’s Island. The latest “First Thursday” event at the Orr’s Island Library features dramatic readings from The Night

Before Christmas by Clement Clarke

Moore and other surprises! 833-6706. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM,

7p.m., Southern House Museum Gallery,

75 Main St., Richmond. free and open to the public. 18th and 19th century Carols sung by Richmond High School chorus, directed by Virgil Bozeman IV; Victorian tree, and exhibits of miniature Dickens village and antique dolls. MEET DOG SLEDDERS AND THEIR DOGS,

7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Potluck dinner at

6, followed by the talk. Bryan Courtois and Polly Mahoney share their experiences dog sledding in some interesting places. Polly, a guide with Mahoosuc

Guide Services will be bringing two of her sled dogs! PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION OF “HEALTH

AND WELLNESS” MURALS, 6-7p.m.,

Brunswick Recreation Center, 22 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. Murals by Bowdoin

College student artists activists and

Brunswick student artists.

PERFORMANCES

DECEMBER DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m.,

Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Presented by Bowdoin College’s Department of Theater and Dance. Tickets are free.

725-3375.

TALKS-WORKSHOPS

SENIOR WORKSHOP: GETTING THE

MOST OUT OF YOUR SMARTPHONE OR

TABLET, 8:30-11:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Would you like to feel confident using the many functions of your smartphone or tablet? Bring your device to this workshop and we will show you how to fully use it. $50 for class, or

$80 for both this and the afternoon photography class. SENIOR WORKSHOP: FOCUSING ON

PHOTOGRAPHY, 1:30-4:30p.m., Curtis

Memorial Library, Brunswick. Using your smartphone, tablet, or other digital camera to take terrific pictures, learn how to edit, share, and store them. For novices as well as intermediate photographers.

$50 for class, or $80 for both this and the morning smartphone and tablet class.

FRI/5

MISCELLANEOUS

CRIME NOVEL AUTHOR TALK, 1-3p.m.,

Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta.

Featuring Gerry Boyle, Paul Doiron and

David Rosenfelt. Includes Q & A session and book signing. SPINDLEWORKS KILN FUNDRAISER,

7a.m. to 6p.m., Little Dog Coffee Shop,

87 Main Street, Brunswick. Mugs of various shapes and sizes for sale at the shop. Purchase a mug and fill it with coffee donated by Little Dog Coffee Shop, and also choose a piece of Spindleworks art — all for just $20. BOWDOINHAM TREE LIGHTING, 6p.m.,

Bowdoin Town Hall. Join the community in singing holiday carols as the holiday tree is lit.

PERFORMANCES

THE WFCP “TELETHON,” 7:30p.m.,

Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Family-friendly variety show from the creators of the WFCP

Home Time Radio Hour. Music, dance, and comedy in a spoof of telethons, pledge drives and disaster relief concerts. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Available online at www.fcpnline.org or at Freeport Community Center Thrift

Store on Depot St. DECEMBER DANCE CONCERT, 8p.m.,

Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College. Presented by Bowdoin College’s Department of Theater and Dance. Tickets are free.

725-3375.

SAT/6

MISCELLANEOUS

THE MADRIGAL – “FOLLOW WHAT

STAR?” 6p.m., Brunswick United

Methodist Church. Join us for a marvelous meal and interactive entertainment in the tradition of a medieval feast.

Tickets are $10. Please RSVP at the church office at 320 Church Road,

Brunswick or by calling 725-2185. “GROWING GOOD TIMBER” AT HVNC,

10a.m. to noon, Hidden Valley Nature

Center, Jefferson. Learn some basic tenants of growing trees for future markets.

$12 for HVNC members, $15 for nonmembers. MAKE A CHOCOLATE COZY COTTAGE,

9:30a.m., 11a.m., 1p.m. or 2:30p.m.,

Wilbur’s of Maine, 174 Lower Main

Street, Freeport. Assemble a chocolate house! $25 per house. SANTA DAY AT SKOLFIELD-WHITTIER

HOUSE, 9a.m. to 2p.m. Enjoy music by

Bowdoin College’s Miscellania, free refreshments, holiday shopping, and a visit from Santa! Guided tours of

Skolfield-Whittier at 9:30, 10:30, and

11:30. Admission is free; please bring your own cameras for photos with Santa.

For more information, call 729.6606. KIDS HOLIDAY STORYTIME, 10-11a.m.,

Bowdoinham Public Library. Let the kids enjoy hearing some holiday stories while you visit the Guild of Artisans Show and

Sale.