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FRI/13
MISCELLANEOUS
FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. $8/$5. All are welcome. 200-7577.
“FEMME FATALE FRIDAY,” 2p.m., Patten Free Library. The library will screen “Mildred Pierce,” the second of four selections from the film noir genre of the 1940s that will be shown each Friday afternoon in March. Refreshments provided.
L.L. BEAN WINTER SURVIVAL OF MAINE’S WILDLIFE LECTURE, 7p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Freeport. By Doug Hitchcox of Maine Audubon.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY-THEMED COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 6-8p.m., Elim Community Church, Bath. Finger foods, games and prizes. Free and open to the public. 443-2663.
MAINE FAMILY BOOKNIC, 10-11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Celebrate National Nutrition Month! Fun food activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 725- 1727.
TEEN CRAFT, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Watercolor and plastic art, no registration required. Ages 11-18 only. 725- 1727.
ART LAB, 2p.m., Topsham Public Library. Experiment with different tools and techniques to create unique art! Ages 6-13. Registration required. 725-1727.
ELIZABETH MESSLER GUEST ARTIST RECEPTION, 5-7p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. Show features several new works by Elizabeth Messler and member artists of Centre St. Arts Gallery. Show runs until April 25.
LESSONS FROM THE LOBSTER BOAT BLOCKADE, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library. Jay O’Hara, Quaker climate activist, speaks.
PERFORMANCES
MIKE + RUTHY, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg
Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane,
Phippsburg. Acclaimed folk roots and
American duo. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for students, children under 8 free. 389-1770.
SAT/14
MISCELLANEOUS
GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. BYOGD (Bring Your Own Gaming Device) or choose from a variety of board games or play on the WiiU. Snacks provided.
TEEN TECH WEEK CELEBRATION, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Try a hand at coding or complete our tech scavenger hunt using MARVEL!
PUBLIC SUPPER AND MUSIC JAM, 5- 8:30p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, biscuits, desserts and more. $7 per person. 268-9271.
AUTHOR TALK WITH DENISE PARK PARSONS, 2p.m., Rockport Public Library. Park Parsons will talk about her book “Touchstone: A Life Unseen.”
FIELD TRIP: SALISBURY BEACH AND PLUM ISLAND, 7a.m. to 4p.m. Meet at the Brunswick Hannaford, or call 632- 7257 for a meeting spot in Yarmouth or Salisbury Beach. Join Merrymeeting Audubon and search for wintering birds on this all-day outing to coastal Massachusetts. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS, LIBRARY DISCUSSION, 10a.m., Topsham Public Library. An open discussion with town residents about the library. 725-1727.
MUSIC IN MARCH, 2p.m., Topsham Public Library. Tom Acousti will perform. Refreshments will be served. 725-1727.
SIP AND STITCH, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. All abilities welcome. Work on your latest knit or crochet project with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-1727.
ST.PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, 7-9p.m., St. Charles Church. Irish soda bread, tea, coffee, desserts. Raffle, silent auction and traditional Irish dance. $10 per person. 725-2624.
OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT, 5:30p.m., Fuego Diablo, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Food followed by music.
PERFORMANCES
DAPONTE STRING QUARTET CONCERT,
7:30p.m., Portland Public Library. Titled
“Winter Series II: Viennese Confections.”
Tickets are $20, free for those under 21. www.daponte.org.
PUBLIC MEALS
PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, Brunswick. Beans, salads, casseroles, homemade pies. Adults $8, children $4. 725-2185.
PUBLIC CHURCH SUPPER, 5-6p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. 3 kinds of beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, desserts, beverages. Adults $8, children $4. 865-6022.
SUN/15
MISCELLANEOUS
COUNTRY SUNDAY, noon to 5p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club. Live country music, dancing and food. $5 for adults, children under 12 free. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. 563-9647.
SUMMER CHILDREN’S CAMP FAIR, 1- 4p.m., East End School Gymnasium, 195 North Street, Portland. Free admission. 70 camps participating. Meet staff and find a great summer fit for your child. Ages range from tots to teens. Overnight and day camps. 518-9557.
ELAINE REED GALLERY TALK, 3:30 to 5p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. Public is welcome, refreshments will be served. Suggested donation of $10.
PERFORMANCES
DAPONTE STRING QUARTET CONCERT, 3p.m., Mid-Coast Presbytarian Church, Topsham. Titled “Winter Series II: Viennese Confections.” Tickets are $20, free for those under 21. www.daponte.org.
MIDCOAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES III: “CALLED TO THE DANCE,” 2:30p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave., Topsham. Tickets are $20 at the door, college students and those under 18 are free. 846- 5378.
PUBLIC MEALS
SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND SILENT AUCTION, 5-7p.m., Topsham Grange Hall. Proceeds benefit Mt. Ararat Middle School’s “Freedom Tour” with Bath YMCA.
MON/16
MISCELLANEOUS
PRENATAL DANCE CLASS, 10a.m., Maine Dance and Fitness, Topsham. For dancers at any stage of pregnancy, Maine Dance and Fitness moderates a typical dance class to reflect the pregnant body. Class runs Mondays at 10a.m. and Thursdays at 8a.m. $12 drop-in or get a 10-class punch card to save per class.
YOUTH STORY HOUR, 4-5p.m., Rockland
Public Library. Teen reading group “OUT
As I Want To Be” will host Youth Story
Hour, an opportunity for young people to connect over books, stories and writing.
“OUT As I Want To Be” is a Rocklandbased non-profit youth advocacy organization dedicated to the support and empowerment of LGBTQ youth in the Midcoast.
MOVIES JUST FOR US FILM SERIES, 7p.m., Skidompha Library. Featuring the 1991 movie “The Commitments.”
TUE/17
MISCELLANEOUS
PJ STORY TIME FOR FAMILIES, 6p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Join us for stories, activities and a snack in your PJs. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to celebrate this month’s theme: animals!
BATH GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, noon, Grace Spiscopal Church, 1100 Washington St., Bath. 666-3078.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IRISH MUSIC CONCERT, 7-8:30p.m., Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. Free and open to the public. An all-ages show.
COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN, 9- 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Tuesday to help with all computer and eReader issues. 725-1727.
WOMEN WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 3-4:30p.m., MidCoast Hospital Board Room. Female caregivers of cancer patients are always welcome and encouraged to attend. 373-6540.
WED/18
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINARS: IF DISASTER STRIKES, 11:30a.m. to 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Emergency preparedness tips and an introduction to the American Red Cross Ready Rating program. 725-1727.
NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS, LIBRARY DISCUSSION, 7p.m., Topsham Public Library. An open discussion with town residents about the library. 725-1727.
THU/19
MISCELLANEOUS
COMMUNITY FILM AND FORUM SERIES PRESENTS “POLYCULTURES: FOOD WHERE WE LIVE,” 6:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free and open to the public. www.btlt.org/community food.
PRENATAL DANCE CLASS, 8a.m., Maine
Dance and Fitness, Topsham. For dancers at any stage of pregnancy, Maine Dance and Fitness moderates a typical dance class to reflect the pregnant body. Class runs Mondays at 10a.m. and Thursdays at 8a.m. $12 drop-in or get a 10-class punch card to save per class.
STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Stories, activities and a snack. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to celebrate this month’s theme: animals!
TECH HELP THURDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues.
MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. New members welcome. This month’s book is “A Spy Among Friends” by Ben Macintyre. 725- 1727.
GENEALOGY DROP IN, 12:30-2:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Use resources such as Ancestry.com to find out more about your family tree. 725-1727.
HISTORY HAPPU HOUR, 5-7p.m., Brunswick Inn. Enjoy artifacts from the Pejepscot Historical Society collection, a brief presentation and good company. $5.
HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB MEETING, 6:30p.m., Kellogg Church, Harpswell Center. 833-6159.
PLANNING PRESENTATION AT DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 4-5p.m., Mid Coast Senior Health Center. Learn about legal and financial planning for your family members with dementia. 373- 4656.
PERFORMANCES
“LEGALLY BLONDE — THE MUSICAL,” 7p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick. The Brunswick High School Players present the story of Elle Woods. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Call 319-1910 fo more information.
FRI/20
MISCELLANEOUS
SPINDLEWORKS SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER, 6-9p.m., Brunswick Inn, 165 Park Row, Brunswick. Music, food, drink and celebration in support of Spindleworks. Featuring music performed by The Leopard Girls. $45 per person, $80 per couple, $100 ticket includes an original piece of art. 725-8820.
FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. $8/$5. All are welcome. 200-7577.
“FEMME FATALE FRIDAY,” 2p.m., Patten
Free Library. The library will screen “The
Postman Always Rings Twice,” the third of four selections from the film noir genre of the 1940s that will be shown each Friday afternoon in March. Refreshments provided.
MARCH MALLOW EVENT, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Test your engineering and architecture skills will MARSHMALLOWS! Ages 4 and up, registration required. 725-1727.
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