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HENNA TATTOOS, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. The henna tattoo artist has lots of designs; no need to signup. Open to children and adults; adult supervision required for children in fifth grade and younger. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING — BRUNSWICK CHAPTER, 6 p.m., Seminar Room, Curtis Memorial Library. FMI, call (240) 707-7716.
TECH MEETUP: MAC COMPUTER TIPS & TRICKS, 6-7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The workshop will cover tips and tricks helpful for day-to-day use of a MacBook or iMac. FMI, contact Mike at mike@curtislibrary.com.
AUTHOR SHOWCASE, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Three Maine authors — Kate Flora, Barbara Ross and Joseph Souza — will be on hand; Mustard Seed Bookstore will handle book sales.
‘OPIOID ADDICTION IN OUR COMMUNITY: WHAT IS WORKING TO FIGHT IT!,’ 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. A panel of speakers from Mid Coast Hospital’s Addiction Resource Center. FMI, contact Helene Maraghy at helenem81@gmail.com or (207) 725- 5833.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, call (207) 528-5550.
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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Parrish Cong. Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. 838- 8991.
THURSDAY HIKERS, 9 a.m., locations vary. Weekly Thursday outings geared to active seniors. FMI, visit hike.micstan.us.
CRAFTING STORIES, 10:30-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. For ages 3-5 (older and younger siblings welcome, and adult supervision required), limited to 20 people. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrar y.com.
STORY TIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725-1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.
TECH TIME, 1-3 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. FMI, call (207) 725- 1461 or visit cundysharbor.me.
ALICE PAUL AND WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE, 2-3 p.m., Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Local historian Jerry Wiles will share stories of the life of American suffragist Alice Paul Free and open to the public. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at (207) 533-3350 or rhonda@lincolnhome.org.
MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 4 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Looking for men to join this monthly group. Group usually meets the third Thursday of each month September through May. This month’s book is “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI,” by David Grann. FMI, call (207) 725-1727, email emma@topshamlibrary.org or visit topshamlibrary.org.
THE BRAIN-GUT CONNECTION, 6 p.m., Omega Wellness Group, 12 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick. Led by Carolyn Salvi, a holistic nutritionist.
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.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY BRUNSWICK, 6- 8 p.m., 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Dinner provided at no cost. A Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, hang-ups or addiction.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Members of Bath’s Community Forestry Committee will speak about its successful advocacy
in suport of an urban forest. FMI, call (207) 725-5904 or (207) 504-4024.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR, 7:30 p.m., Bath. A twilight walking tour of Bath, seeing many original homes, hearing of some haunts and spirits and learning about early history. Appropriate for all; by reservation only. Meeting location revealed upon reservation. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children younger than 12, free for children younger than age 5. FMI or to make a reservation, call (207) 380-3806 or visit redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.
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‘GOT INVASIVES?” IDENTIFICATION AND WORK DAY, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. (pizza lunch from noon to 1 p.m.), Mitchell Field, 1410 Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. People can choose to attend one or both sessions. The free event is presented by Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership to learn how to identify invasive plants, learn control methods and get hands-on experience. Register at outreach@hhltmain.org (Subject line: “HIPP 5/18 workday”). Bring water, snack, gloves, hat and, if you have them, clippers, loppers, saw, and sun and flea defense. Work will be at your own pace. FMI, call (207) 837-9613, email outreach@hhltmaine.org or visit hhltmaine.org.
TECH MEETUP: CUTTING THE CABLE, noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. An overview of options to watch TV and movies without paying for cable, satellite or Fios. Items covered will include streaming devices and services, and smart TVs. FMI, contact Wynter Giddings at (207) 725-5242 or wynter@curtislibrary.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.
FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9 p.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.
FILM & DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m., Maine Jung Center, 183 Park Row, Brunswick. Free screening of French documentary “Tomorrow.” FMI, visit mainejungcenter.org.
PERFORMANCES
SIDE DOOR COFFEE HOUSE: TED DEMILLE AND THE MAGIC 8 BALL, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. Open mic signup starts at 6:45 p.m. and starts at 7 p.m.; the featured band starts at 8:30 p.m. FMI, call (207) 442-8195.
MALLETT BROTHERS, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Tickets are $16 for all seats; available at the box office from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, by calling (207) 582- 7144 or visiting johnsonhall.org.
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DOCUMENT SHREDDING, 7 a.m. to noon, Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Orr’s Island. Free document shredding for Harpswell residents and businesses. Safe and secure shredding; bake sale also taking place. FMI, call (207) 833-5430.
CHURCH YARD SALE, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove, Bath. A yard, plant and bake sale will include furniture and household items, craft supplies and material, tools, toys, indoor and outdoor plants, and baked goods. FMI, call (207) 443-4707.
16TH ANNUAL PLANT SALE FOR COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY/LINCOLN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Shop the collection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs, hanging baskets, trees, herbs and more. Bake sale and raffle also taking place. Proceeds benefit the organizations operations. Donations of plants welcomed; to do so, please call (207) 499-1366.
PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY HIDDEN HISTORY TOUR, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick. The locations of 12 mystery sites in Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell will be revealed that morning and guests will be given a map of sites and scavenger hunts for the kids. Advance tickets are $10 for PHS members, $15 general admission and $5 for children ages 6-16. Tickets also may be purchased the morning of the event; $12 for PHS members, $17 general admission and $8 for children.
33RD ANNUAL PLANTS FOR PEACE SALE, 9-10 a.m., 3 Greenleaf St. (first right off River Road), Brunswick. Benefits Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City, Maine Peace Fund and Seeds fo Peace; garden will be open for browsing.
BOWDOIN COMMUNITY DAY AND 5K, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St., Bowdoin. Celebrate the 230th anniversary of Bowdoin’s incoporatin with displays and activities, food, live music, fire trucks and vehicles, a town bus tour, and a 5K run/walk. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., other events start at 10 a.m. FMI, visit facebook.com/events/1329948220439 212.
GRAND AND GLORIOUS YARD SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick. Three stores full of new and gently used items, including furniture, toys, linens, jewelry and housewares. All proceeds benefit Mid Coast Hospital projects and health career scholarships for local students graduating in a health-related field.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830-9863.
45TH ANNUAL BOWDOINHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bowdoinham Town Hall, 11 School St., Bowdoinham. Field-grown perennials, annuals, native plants, vegetable seedlings, trees and shrubs. FMI, call (207) 666-8405.
SIP N’ STITCH, 10 a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Libraryy, 25 Foreside Dr., Topsham. A knitting and crocheting group; all abilities welcome. FMI, call (207) 725- 1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
3RD SATURDAY TEEN CRAFTING, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Dr., Topsham. A casual teen crafts program in the YA room. No registration required; ages 11-18. FMI, call (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
AUTHOR TALK, 10:30 a.m., Cundy’s Habor Community Hall, 837 Cundy’s Harbor Road. Kristine Wagstaff, publishing and marketing coordinator of Maine Authros Publishing of Thomaston, will lead a one-hour presentation on self-publishing. A Q&A session will follow with Wagstaff and local historical fiction writer, Irene Dargo of Bath. Free and open to the public.
‘HISTORY OF THE HISTORY ROOM: 40 YEARS OF THE SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEAOLOGY ROOM,’ 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Peter Goodwin and Robin A.S. Haynes will present a talk to recognize the room’s 40th anniversary. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 443- 5141 ext. 18.
COMMUNITY DAY, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Free admission, $10 cruises. Flags on the Wyoming will be raised with cannon fire at noon. Grand opening of the exhibit “BIW: Building America’s Navy.” Kids activities. FMI, call (207) 443- 1316 or visit mainemaritimemuseum.org.
PERFORMANCES
MAINE EVENT COMEDY, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Comedians performing will be Rich Nos and Ian Stuart, with host Mark Turcotte. Tickets are $20 for the 21-andolder show. They may be purchased at the box office from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday Friday, by calling (207) 582-7144 or online at johnsonhall.org.
PUBLIC MEALS
COMMUNITY SUPPER BENEFIT, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., Woolwich Central School, 137 Nequasset Road, Woolwich. Students are hosting a community spaghetti supper to benefit the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. in June 2019. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children age 3 and older and $20 for a family.
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