FRI/8

BLOOD DRIVES

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 11a.m. to 4p.m., Coastal Humane Society Administrative Building, 190 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. Get 50 percent off any adoption when you donate blood. Good until the end of the year. 1-800-red-cross.

MISCELLANEOUS

CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: Preschoolers get one book free.

THEATER PROJECT BENEFIT AUCTION, silent auction 6-8p.m., live auction 8:30p.m., Brunswick Hotel and Tavern, 4 Noble St., Brunswick. Cash bar, complimentary hor d’oeuvres. Black tie optional. Tickets are $20 and art available at www.theaterproject.com.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 36 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE OPENING NIGHT, 6-8p.m., old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Tickets to the opening night are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital. Sale is free on May 9 from 8a.m. to 3p.m. and May 10 from 9a.m. to noon.

LEARNING LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 7-8p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s Pott’s Point Preserve. Bring your own camera. 837- 9613.

SPINDLEWORKS PRESENTS “WATERBODIES,” 5-8p.m., Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine Street, Brunswick. Exhibit draws attention to our living planet both to celebrate and to raise awareness of the diversity of species. 20% from each sale will be donated to this important and well-loved organization.

MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER AUDITIONS FOR “SWEENEY TODD,” 6- 10p.m., Midcoast Presbyterian Church. Open to all High School students. 837- 8567.

PERFORMANCES

AMERICAN FOLKSONGS CONCERT WITH ADAM MILLER, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. Come early to get a good seat.

SAT/9

MISCELLANEOUS

CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 5p.m., Patten Free Library. Previously loved books. Special: All books half price.

APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP, 1- 3p.m., Community Garden, Mitchell Field, Harpswell. Scions are free, but apple roots will be available at the FEDCO price of $3 per root. 833-7870.

GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE, 8a.m. to 3p.m., old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital.

RABIES CLINIC, 9-11a.m., Coastal Humane Society, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Rabies vaccinations, ear cleaning and nail trimming are $10 each. Microchipping available for $20 per pet. 725-5051.

GAMING CLUB, noon to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, or try out a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.

PLANT AND BAKE SALE, 9-11a.m., Key Bank Lawn, Freeport. Procees go to the Wolfe’s Neck Club Scholarship Fund.

HOPE” BOOK TALK, 3p.m., Gulf of Maine Books, Brunswick. Co-writers Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan discuss their book “Hope — A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland” about two women kidnapped by Ariel Castro and held captive for a decade until their dramatic escape. Free and open to the public.

SPRING FILM FEST AT TOPSHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1p.m. at the library. Showing a Robin Williams film, followed by a discussion. 725-1727.

JOY OF THE LENS ARTIST TALK, 11a.m., Topsham Public Library. Join us at Crooker Gallery as we announce the winners of this year’s People’s Choice Award. Winning artists in all categories will discuss their work. 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.

PUBLIC MEALS

MASONIC BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., 633 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. $7.50 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, free for children under 5.

PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Rd., Harpswell. Roast pork. $8 per person, $20 per family.

833-6026.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Central School. To benefit the WCS 8th grade class 2016 trip to Washington D.C. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3for children, $20 per immediate family group.

BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Grange. Family style. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. 443-6505.

PUBLIC SUPPER, 5-6:30p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Beans, salads, casseroles, homemade pies. Adults $8, children $4.

MAY CELEBRATION AND MEDIEVAL FAIRE, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Maypole dancing, games, delicious foods and drinks. Medieval garb encouraged. 865-3900.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham. $6 for adults, $3 for kids. 725-2730.

SUN/10

MISCELLANEOUS

GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE, 9a.m. to noon, old Borders bookstore, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital.

COMPLIMENTARY MOTHER’S DAY TEA, 11:30a.m. to 3p.m., Cabot Mill Antiques, Brunswick. 20% off storewide savings. Free, no registration required. Tea, coffee, tea cakes and pastries. Prize drawings. Free literature.

BRADLEY POND WARBLER SERIES FIELD TRIP, 7:30a.m. to noon at the pond. View migrating land birds. 725- 0282.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, 8a.m. to noon, Knights of Columbus Hall, Brunswick. $9 for adults, kids 3-9 $4.

MON/11

MISCELLANEOUS

OUNCE OF PREVENTION: “PAIN FREE GARDENING,” 11a.m. to noon, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick.

TUE/12

MISCELLANEOUS

AUDITIONS FOR BATH AREA SENIOR CITIZENS “VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE” COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW, 6- 9p.m., 45 Floral St., Bath. 522-9954.

MAINE’S FIRST SHIP ANNUAL RECEPTION, DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION, 5:30-8:30p.m., $35 for one, $65 for two. RSVP to P.O. Box 231, Bath, ME, 04530. 443-4242.

FREE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT SEWALL WOODS PRESERVE, 10a.m. at the preserve in Bath. Spring-themed stories from Patten Free Library and outdoor activities with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for kids 6 and under. 443-5141.

WHY DO WE NEED CARNIVORES? 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room. Conservation Biologist Geri Vistein will discuss the vital role large carnivores play in the Maine ecosystem.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Robert C. Williams will discuss his new book “Topsham: From the River to the Highlands.” 725-1727.

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.

WED/13

MISCELLANEOUS

LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30p.m., MTM Center, School Street, Lisbon Falls. The topic will be “Korea: Memories from a Forgotten War.” Refreshments to follow. 353-8510.

FILM SCREENING: “ESCAPE FIRE,” 6:30p.m., Patten Free Library. Documentary focuses on the current battle over healthcare in the U.S. PFL partners with Mid Coast Hospital for the event. 443- 5141.

FELLOWSHIP GALLERY SHOW, 10a.m. to 4p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Featuring the series “Figures in Motion” and “Gods of the Ancients.” 729-8515.

BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR, noon to

1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Workforce and training opportunities for yoru business. 725-1727.

THU/14

MISCELLANEOUS

BIRDING AT CRYSTAL SPRING FARM, 7:30a.m. at the farm. Jan Pierson will lead participants through a walk in hopes of seeing sparrows, bluebirds, boblinks and several species of warblers. 729-7694.

STORY TIME, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Weekly story time with activities

and a snack. 725-1461.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets and computers. 725-1461.

CRAFTING TECH MEETUP, 1p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. This session will focus on using the “Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center” available in MARVEL! We’ll also explore Pinterest and YouTube as additional resources.

TALK ON BRUNSWICK STONE CUTTER BARTLETT ADAMS, noon, Pejepscot Museum, Brunswick. Free. Bring a bag lunch. 729-6606.

JOSHUA L. CHAIMBERLAIN CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE LECTURE, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Featuring speaker Frank O’Reilly. Free and open to the public.

BLUE RIBBON BOOK GROUP, 6p.m., Topsham Public Library. Discussing “Of Nightingales That Weep” by Katherine Paterson. Light refreshments will be served. 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.

“COBBLERS TO CAPITALISTS: TWO CENTURIES OF FREEPORT SHOEMAKING” OPENING RECEPTION, 5p.m., Freeport Historical Society Headquarters, 45 Main St., Freeport. Chronicling the town’s history as a manufacturing center.

FRI/15

MISCELLANEOUS

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 36 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

ALL SPECIES PARADE, 4:30p.m., Town Mall, Brunswick. Dress as or carry a representation of your favorite species. Live animals, motorized vehicles (aside from wheelchairs) and slogans or words should be left at home. Meet at the town green at 4p.m. for a prompt 4:30p.m. start!

FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM CLASSES – FIRST IN A 6-WEEK SESSION, with the other 5 sessions on 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, 6/19 and 6/26. $60 per person, $90 per couple. Call 233-8616 to register.

EVEREST LECTURE, 7p.m., L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. Ed Webster will discuss going up Mt. Everest with 4 climbers, no Sherpas, no bottled oxygen and no radios. www.llbean.com/llb/shop/513060 to register.

BOOK SIGNING WITH SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL, 1-3p.m., Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta. 563-3207.

PERFORMANCES

HUMORIST TIM SAMPLE, 10a.m. to noon, Lincoln Theater. Free and open to the public.