FRI/8

MISCELLANEOUS

BUILDING A VOCAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DEADLINE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (The event is Saturday, June 16), Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. The deadline to register for the all-day workshop by Ysaye Barnwell, longtime member of Grammy winning ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, is June 8. The event will take place Saturday, June 16. Registration fees are $50 per person, $75 per couple, $100 for family of three or more. FMI, call (207) 729-8515 or visit ysayeworkshop.brownpapertickets.co m.

2ND FRIDAY BRUNSWICK! ARTWALK, 4-7 p.m., downtown Brunswick, Pleasant and Maine streets. An evening of visual art, live music, dance and theatrical performances, and extended shopping hours. FMI, visit brunswickdowntown.org.

POINTS OF VIEW ARTISTS OPENING RECEPTION, 5-7 p.m., Brunswick Business Center, 18 Pleasant St., Brunswick. “Earth and Sky” features the work of two artist couples, Barbara and Craig Snapp and David and Priscilla McKeith. Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; FMI, call (207) 373- 9300.

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.

SAT/9

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830- 9863.

‘FILL THE FORD’ FOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shaw’s, 200 Lower Main St., Freeport. The Freeport Lioness- Lions are collecting non-perishable food to stock the pantry at Freeport Community Services. They will also be collecting old glasses, hearing aids and cell phones.

MARY E COMMISSIONING DAY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. A special commissioning ceremony for the newly restored 1906 schooner Mary E, as well as music, demonstrations and kids activities. $6 admission; free for kids younger than 12. FMI, (207) 443- 1316 or visit mainemaritimemuseum.org.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, Board Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Karen Richard will present a workshop on the educational and search features of familysearch.org, aimed at the beginning genealogist. Free and open to the public. Limited space, so reserve a spot by calling (207) 443-5141.

HISTORIC PLANT MEDICINE WORKSHOP AND PICNIC, noon, Pettengill Farm, 31 Pettengill Road, Freeport. Guest lecturer Hannah Peterson will discuss local medicinal plants from the Colonial period and how they can be used today. A small historical meal also will be prepared over an open fire and the circa 1800 National Register farm house will be pen for viewing. Guests are welcome to bring picni essentials and explore the 140 acres. Sign up required — visit freeporthistoricalsociety.org; cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children.

PERFORMANCES

MAINE EVENT COMEDY, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7), Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Host Mark Turcotte, with comedians Nick Lavalle, Will Martin, Chris Gagne and Dawn Hartill. A 21- and-older show. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors; available at

the box office from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, by calling (207) 582- 7144 or at johnsonhall.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER, 5-7 p.m., Brunswick American Legion Post 20, 1 Columbus Dr., Brunswick. Donations of $10 per person, $5 for children’s menu; proceeds to pay for a Purple Heart monument.

SUN/10

MISCELLANEOUS

PHS WALKING TOUR: DOUGLAS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, 1:30 p.m., Chamberlain Museum, 226 Maine St., Brunswick. Pejepscot Historical Society Trustee Shannon Gilmore kicks off the summer walking tour season in the Douglas Park Neighborhood. $8 for non-members, free for PHS members. FMI or to register by June 8, call (207) 729-6606 or email info@pejepscothistorical.org.

‘LAUGHING MATTERS: WHAT LAUGHTER TEACHES US ABOUT LIVING & DYING,’ 2-4:30 p.m., 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Stretch your imagination beyond conventional views of joy and suffering. Tickets are $22 in advance, $30 at the door. For info or to register, call (802) 318-6901 or visit mainelaughingmatters.eventbrite.com.

MON/11

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick.

BABY AND ME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. A social time for babies and their caregivers; infant toys and music available. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR, 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

‘FOREST BATHING: FINDING MINDFULNESS IN NATURE,’ 6-5 p.m., Jade Integrated Health, 12 Windorf Circle, Brunswick. Cleo Wolf, acupuncturist and former Buddhist monk, will lead a meditative stroll through the woods. $10 suggested donation. FMI or to register, visit btlt.org/events/forestbathing june.

ASTRONOMY TALK, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Jon Wallace, an award-winning science teacher for more than 32 years, will talk about constellations and other visual astronomy topics. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

TUE/12

MISCELLANEOUS

TODDLER STORYTIME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories and songs; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH GUNTA, 11-11:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2 p.m., Coombs Building, Bowdoinham. For all who are supporting individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. FMI, call (207) 729-8571.

GROWING LITERACY: PROPAGATION, 2-3 p.m., Tom Settlemire Community Garden, 90 Maurice Dr., Brunswick. A workshop on how to propagate blueberries

or elderberries or other edible perennial berries that we can fiind around the garden. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-5242 ext. 503 or visit curtislibrary.org/tscgplots.

ANNA B’S BARN TALKS, 2 p.m., Anna B’s Secondhand Barn Shop, 6 Parker Head Road, Phippsburg. Marilyn Solvay, a social and cultural histrian, will talk about history of objects such as canning jars, quilts, enamelware, tea cups and teapots, matchbox cars, tools, records and more. FMI, call (207) 632-7101.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, 6-8 p.m., 81 Medical Center Dr., Brunswick. National Alliance on Mental Illness Bath/Brunswick hosts the group, for people supporting friends and familing living with mental illness. FMI, call Jennifer at (207) 890-1162 or Marissa at (207) 522-9608.

TOPSHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 6:30 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. An illustrated lecture on Maine’s Civil War monuments will highlight the monthly program. FMI, call (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.

NOR’EASTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath. Men of all ages who like to sing are welcome. FMI, call (207) 542-7229.

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.

PUBLIC MEALS

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL, 5-6 p.m., Pathway Vineyard Church, 2 Columbus Dr., Brunswick. FMI, contact jo.harrison@pathwayvineyard.com.

WED/13

MISCELLANEOUS

TOPSHAM GARDEN CLUB, noon, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. A talk by naturalist and wild food expert Tom Seymout. Refreshments and business meeting to follow. Free and open to the public.

MSMT PANEL DISCUSSION: MAKING OF ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET,’ noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. A discussion of MSMT artists, actors and staff talk about creating “Million Dollar Quartet,” which runs through June 23. Free and open to the public.

WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY POT LUCK SUPPER, ANNUAL MEETING & HISTORY TALK, 6 p.m., Old West Bath Meeting House, 680 Berry’s Mill Road West Bath. FMI, contact WBHS President Amy Wesson at (207) 389-4498.

CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING — BRUNSWICK CHAPTER, 6 p.m., Seminar Room, Curtis Memorial Library. FMI, call (240) 707-7716.

‘LISBON’S CATHOLICS — EVERY CHURCH A BASILICA,’ 7 p.m., Lisbon Historical Society, Lisbon Falls. Julie- Ann Baumer will discuss her research on the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, call (207) 528-5550.

PERFORMANCES

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: ‘CINDERELLA,’ 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. A new spin on an old tale, designed specifically for young audiences. Running time is approximately 1 hour. Tickets available at (207) 725-8769 or online at msmt.org.

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