FRI/29

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FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

RUNNING WITH SCISSORS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW, 8p.m., Mt. Ararat High School. To benefit Mt. Ararat High School cheering. $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 373-8009.

SAT/30

MISCELLANEOUS

BIRDING AT THORNE HEAD PRESERVE, 8a.m. at the preserve in Bath. Join Ted Allen along the birding trail, rich in migrating warblers and vireos. A Merrymeeting Audubon event. 729-8661.

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.

CUNDY’S HARBOR BOOK CLUB: “THE INVISIBLE BRIDGE” BY JULIE ORRINGER, 2p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Also meeting May 26 at 11a.m.

FIELD TRIP TO THORNE HEAD, BATH, 7:30a.m. to noon at Thorne Head. Call 729-8661 for more information.

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.

SPRING FESTIVAL AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 10a.m. to 3p.m. at the farm. Music, games, demonstrations and learning activities in a beautiful country setting. Explore the trails and gardens, interact with the animals, learn about seeds and plants and try your hand at fiber arts. Admission $6 per person, ages 3 and under free. 865-4469.

YARD SALE, PLANT SALE, BAKE SALE AND SILENT AUCTION, 7a.m. to 1p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath. For more information, call 443-4707.

TAKING ROOT PLANT SALE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Masonic Hall, 65 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Plant Sale benefits the Tom Settlemire Community Garden in Brunswick.

SAGADAHOC PRESERVATON’S HOUSE TOUR SNEAK PREVIEW GALA, 5-7p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath. Join members and friends of SPI as each of the houses and gardens on this year’s tour in Bath are revealed. Complementary hors d’oeuvres, cash

bar, music and door prizes. Admission by donation. 443-2174.

PUBLIC MEALS

BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 4- 6p.m., Bowdoinham Fire Department. $8 for adults, $3 for children. The last fire department supper until September! Call 666-8801 for more information.

SUN/31

PUBLIC MEALS

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30- 10:30a.m., Hidden Valley Nature Center, Alna Store. $10 donation. Blueberry or plain pancakes with coffee and a side.

MON/1

MISCELLANEOUS

WESCUSTAGO YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS, 4 and 5p.m., Mast Landing School. Auditions are held in groups of 6 for youth in grades 3-12. Young singers are encouraged to book a 4p.m. slot, older singers 5p.m. Contact Leigh at 846-0705 for an audition slot.

WED/3

MISCELLANEOUS

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB MEETING, noon, Topsham Public Library. Brown bag lunch and business meeting. Beverage and dessert provided. The topic will be preventing aches and pains while gardening.

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, Damariscotta. Programs begin at noon. “Rank Choice Voting” with John Nutting. Entree: baked haddock. $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. Advanced reservations required. 563- 1363.

MAINE’S ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE, 7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room. Free and open to the public. With speaker Richard Barringer. Presented by Midcoast Senior College.

OPEN HOUSE, 10a.m. to noon, Second Floor of the Coombs Municipal Building. Join the Bowdoinham Library, Bowdoinham Historical Society and Advisory Committee on Aging in Bowdoinham for this open house. Try one of the library’s kindles and learn how to download free

books. Door prizes and refreshments. 666-5531.

THU/4

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FIRST THURSDAY HARPSWELL TRAILS EVENT, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. A presentation by Ed Robinson, with photos, about the varied wildlife in Harpswell.

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.

FRIDA BERRIGAN BOOK SIGNING, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library. Peace- Works hosts Berrigan, who will talk about her book “It Runs in the Family: On Being Raised by Radicals and Growing into Rebellious Motherhood.”

FRI/5

MISCELLANEOUS

PASTEL PAINTERS OF MAINE 16TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., Portland Public Library/Lewis Gallery.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “PERSPICERE: PAINTINGS BY RICHARD WILLIAM BLANCHARD AND AMY PETERS WOOD,” 5-7p.m., Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Followed by a Gallery Talk from 7-8p.m.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

PERFORMANCES

BATH MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, 7p.m., Bath Area Senior Citizens Center, 45 Floral St., Bath.

BANG! MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND PERCUSSION, 7:30p.m., Woodford Congregational Church, Portland. Presented by Oratorio Chorale. Advance price: $20 for adults, $10 for students. At the door: $25 for adults, $12.50 for students. Children under 12 free, but tickets are required for seating.

SEARCH FOR THE FORBIDDEN [BLANK]! AN IMPROVISED PUPPET PROJECT PRODUCTION, 8p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School Street, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $12.

NOAH HAIDU TRIO, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church

Lane, Phippsburg. New York-based jazz. Admission is $12, $6 for students. 389-1770.

SAT/6

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BATH SAFETY DAY AND BIKE RODEO, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Bath Parks and Recreation Department, 4 Sheridan Road, Bath. Free helmets, bike tuneups, handouts, demonstrations, hot dogs, water and drawings.

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE AND YARD SALE, 9a.m. to 1p.m., 100 Main St., Topsham. Perennials, annuals, shrubs a yard sale and advice.

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.

ARTISTS OPENING RECEPTION, 4- 6p.m., ICON Contemporary Art Gallery, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

LILY KING TALK AND READING, 11a.m., Maine Coast Book Shop. King will read from and talk about her novel “Euphoria,” a national best seller. 563-3207.

OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT, dinner 5:30- 6:30p.m., with music beginning at 6:30p.m. Fuego Diablo, Pownal. Free ane open to the public.

FIELD TRIP TO BROWNFIELD BOG FOR BIRD WATCHING, 6a.m. to 2:30p.m., at the bog. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford to carpool. Bring a lunch and bug repellent. Waterproof footwear recommended. A Merrymeeting Audubon event. 841-1951.

PERFORMANCES

BANG! MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND PERCUSSION, 7:30p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. Presented by Oratorio Chorale. Advance price: $20 for adults, $10 for students. At the door: $25 for adults, $12.50 for students. Children under 12 free, but tickets are required for seating.

CANDELIA, 7p.m., Skidompha Library. The flute choir premiers The Pemaquid Suite by composer Peter Van Siclen. $10 at the door. Free admission for students.

CARLOS CALVO, 7:30p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Folk music guitar with flamenco riffs. $10 in advance, $14 at the door.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, Pownal. Three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, coleslaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets

and homemade pies. $8 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, children 3 years and under free. Handicap accessible.

SUN/7

MISCELLANEOUS

HMS PINEFORE AUDITIONS, 1-3p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Wayne Otto directs and will be holding the auditions. Actors should be prepared to dance, sing a song of choice (a capella), read from a script and improvise. Call 442-8455 for more information.

MON/8

MISCELLANEOUS

WIND OVER WINGS: BIRDS OF PREY, 7p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room. Experience the wonder of being around real birds. 725-5242.

TUE/9

MISCELLANEOUS

OPEN HOUSE, 2p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the library. Refreshments provided. WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING AND POT LUCK SUPPER, 6p.m., Berry’s Mill Road. Free and open to all. 443-5907.

HMS PINEFORE AUDITIONS, 6-9p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center. Wayne Otto directs and will be holding the auditions. Actors should be prepared to dance, sing a song of choice (a capella), read from a script and improvise. Call 442-8455 for more information.

WED/10

MISCELLANEOUS

A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSING ON MSMT’S “THE FULL MONTY,” noon to 1p.m. The actors, creative team and administrative staff hosted by Carla Maria Verdino- Sullwold.

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, Damariscotta. Programs begin at noon. “Wild Animals Inside” with photographer Kelly Brook-Patton. Entree: Chicken cordon bleu. $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under 60. Advanced reservations required. 563-1363.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MAINE’S FORESTS: WHAT WE KNOW AND DON’T KNOW, 7:30p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room. With speaker Lloyd C. Irland. Free and open to the public. Presented by Midcoast Senior College.

HEWITT FREIBURG TALK, 6:30p.m., Albert F. Totman Library. The author of “Renegades Among the Tumbleweeds” will read and answer questions. Book sale proceeds to benefit the library.