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MON/25

PERFORMANCES

MIDDLE EASTERN ENSEMBLE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public.

PUBLIC MEALS

MEET THE ARTIST DINNER AT HENRY AND MARTY RESTAURANT, doors open at 6p.m. Get a glimpse into artistic process and help raise funds for the ArtVan Mobile Art Therapy Program.

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TUE/26

MISCELLANEOUS

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. 542-7229.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, New Meadows Child Care, 150 Congress Ave., Bath.

MYSTERY READERS ROUNDTABLE, 3- 4p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “The Secret Life of Anna Blanc” by Jennifer Kincheloe. 725- 1727. topshamlibrary.org.

AUDITIONS FOR FEMALE VERSION OF ‘THE ODD COUPLE,’ 6:30-8:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Come prepared to cold-read scenes from the play.

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TRI-TOWN PENGUINS SNOWMOBILE CLUB FINAL MEETING OF THE SEASON, 6:30p.m. dinner, followed by the meeting at 7p.m. 865-6188.

BIRDING EVENT WITH THE HARPSWELL HERITAGE LAND TRUST, 7:30p.m. Meet at the farm preserve, 1554 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Experience the American Woodcock’s mating dance with Forester Rob Bryan. Free event, requires no walking. Bring something to sit on. 837-9613.

THE ROLE OF FORESTS OVER TIME: A LECTURE, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. A climate change talk put on by the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Cathance River Education Alliance.

MEETING OF THE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, 7p.m., Day’s Ferry Community Clubhouse. Lot holders welcome. 443-5927.

WED/27

MISCELLANEOUS

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PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY BROWN BAG DISCUSSION, noon, Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row. By donation at the door. Discussion will be “Teaching ‘Big History:’ Inspiring Students or Diluting Discipline?”

AUDITIONS FOR FEMALE VERSION OF ‘THE ODD COUPLE,’ 6:30-8:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Come prepared to cold-read scenes from the play.

DEBORAH GOULD AUTHOR TALK, 6:30p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Gould will read from her novel “The Eastern: The Early Years” and speak about the connection between social history and literature.

GELATO FIASCO SCOOP-A-THON, 11a.m. to 11p.m., 74 Maine St., Brunswick. Celebrity scoopers and entertainment every hour. 100 percent of sales above seasonal average will go to the Brunswick Area Teen Center.

PERFORMANCES

AFRO-LATIN MUSIC ENSEMBLE, 7:30p.m., Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Free and open to the public.

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THU/28

MISCELLANEOUS

T.O.P.S. MEETING (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), weigh-in 6- 6:40p.m., followed by meeting. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., Brunswick. For more information, call 729-6400.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.

RARE READS BOOK GROUP, 2p.m. or 6p.m., Topsham Public Library. This month’s book is “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed” by Jon Ronson. 725- 1727. topshamlibrary.org.

POETRY IN YOUR POCKET CELEBRATION, 6:30-8p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Featured poet Helene McGlauflin will read from her new collection, plus others can join her for an open mic.

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PHOTOGRAPHER CRAIG SNAPP AT FIRST LIGHT CAMERA CLUB, 6:30- 8:30p.m., 4 Horton Place, Topsham. Snapp will speak about using Goodle Earth and Google Maps, as well as panorama photography. Free for FLCC members, $10 for guests.

SAGE MAINE INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 3-5p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. SAGE Maine is an organization working to improve the quality of life for older LGBT Mainers. A discussion about forming a local SAGE drop-in center will follow. 809-7015.

BRUNSWICK RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING, 7:30p.m., Town Hall Room 206, Brunswick.

SUPPORTING ART ACROSS THE INUIT REGION: A LOOK AT THE INUIT ART FOUNDATION, 7p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College. A talk on Inuit art in conjunction with the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum’s newest exhibit, “Power of Flight: Visions of Birds in Inuit Art.” Free and open to the public.

COLLEGE GUILD ART AND POETRY DISPLAY, 3p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. College Guild in Brunswick provides free correspondence courses and dictionaries to prisoners across the country. Come see student-prisoner poetry, artwork and testimonials, and learn about the school.

FRI/29

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MISCELLANEOUS

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.

FRIENDS OF ZORACH FOUNTAIN ANNUAL MEETING, 5-7p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath. “At the Ocean, at Night: Marguerite Zorach, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth.” Dr. Joachim Homann will reflect on works by four iconic artists who depicted the Maine coast after dark. Open to the public.

SPRING CLEANUP VOLUNTEER WEEKEND, through May 1, Recompence Shore Campground, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Free camping Friday through Sunday and some meals are provided in thanks for your help cleaning leaves and debris throughout the campground. 865-9307 for more info or to RSVP.

SAT/30

MISCELLANEOUS

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POETRY FESTIVAL, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Featuring Maine Poet Laureate Marcia F. Brown. 725-1727. topshamlibrary.org.

MAKING PYANSKI (UKRAINIAN EASTER) EGGS, 3:30p.m., Southard House Museum, 75 Main St., Richmond. With artist Kate Cutko. For ages 12 and up. $10, includes materials and refreshments. Register at 737-8202.

AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING WITH HELENE MCGLAUFLIN, 10-11:30a.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore, Bath.

TOPSHAM POETRY FESTIVAL, 1-2p.m., Topsham Library. With poet Helene McGlauflin.

MERRYMEETING AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: WISKEAG CREEK, 7:30a.m. to noon. Meet at the Bath CVS to carpool. Targets for this trip include Canada geese, black ducks, mallards, teals and songbirds. Free and open to the public.

BOWDOIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WOMEN’S AUXILIARY ANNUAL

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GARAGE SALE, BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE, 9a.m. to 2p.m. at the fire department, Cornish Drive, Bowdoin. Table rentals are $10 and can be reserved at

666-5974. Raffle tickets for prizes will be sold throughout the day, with the drawing at 2p.m. You need to be present to win. Hot dogs, soft drinks, bottled water and hot coffee will be available to purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Bowdoin Volunteer Fire Dept.

GREAT FALLS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB MODEL TRAIN SHOW, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham. $4, free for ages 12 and under.

FEATHERS OVER FREEPORT BIRDING EVENT, 4p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. See the nesting ospreys.

SPRING CLEANUP VOLUNTEER WEEKEND, April 29 through May 1, Recompence Shore Campground, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Free camping Friday through Sunday and some meals are provided in thanks for your help cleaning leaves and debris throughout the campground. 865-9307 for more info or to RSVP.

TOURS AND VISITS OF TWO ECHO CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY, A BRUNSWICK NEIGHBORHOOD, 2- 4p.m. Part of National Cohousing Open House Day. 751-8190.

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PERFORMANCES

CALENDARIA – CELEBRATING THE SEASONS, A BALLET FOR ALL AGES, 3p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave., Topsham. $12 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. 729-6794.

GREATER FREEPORT COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS “GFCC REMEMBERS,” 7:30p.m., 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. Performing a dozen favorites from the group’s 20 years of performances. $10 adults, $25 per family, free for chorus alumni.

PIANIST JESSE FEINBERG, 7-9:30p.m., Bath Swedenborgian Church, 876 Middle St. $15 for adults, $25 for couples, children $7. Cash or checks please.

PUBLIC MEALS

BEAN SUPPER, 4-6p.m. at the Bowdoinham Fire Station. $8 for adults, $3 for children. 666-8801.

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ITALIAN SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Popham Chapel House, Phippsburg. Lasagna or meatballs with pasta, garlic bread, salad bar, coffee or iced tea, pizzell cookies with ice cream. 389-1322.

SUN/1

MISCELLANEOUS

6TH ANNUAL COASTAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA 5K WALK AND FUN RUN, 9a.m. Fun Run and 9:30a.m. 5K. Parking available along the soccer field on Pennellville Road. Race day registration and packet pick-up will start at 7:30a.m. First 75 runners will receive a t-shirt. Registration for the Fun Run is $10, or $20 including a t-shirt. Registration for the 5K is $25, or $20 for students. Proceeds will benefit the Coastal Youth Orchestra’s musical programs for young people. 751-4718. coastalyouthorchestra.com.

KITTEN SHOWER AND FOSTER OPEN HOUSE, 1-4p.m., Coastal Humane Society, Brunswick. Learn all about fostering.

9TH ANNUAL MERRICONEAG POETRY FESTIVAL, 3-4:30p.m., Maine Coast Waldorf School, Freeport. 20 student poet finalists from 10 area high schools. Free. 865-3900.

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COIN AND STAMP SHOW, 9a.m. to 2:30p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. 28 dealers, 43+ tables. Free admission, hourly door prizes. 721-7872.

SPRING CLEANUP VOLUNTEER WEEKEND, April 29 through May 1, Recompence Shore Campground, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. Free camping Friday through Sunday and some meals are provided in thanks for your help cleaning leaves and debris throughout the campground. 865-9307 for more info or to RSVP.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, 9a.m., Midcoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick.

PERFORMANCES

“A CELEBRATION OF SPRING” CONCERT, 4p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center. Singers from 12 area towns including Brunswick, Freeport and Bath. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, at the door. 846-0705.

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