FRI/22

MISCELLANEOUS

TUTOR TRAINING, noon to 4:30 p.m., Tri- County Literacy, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath. Volunteer tutors for kids training. FMI, contact Katie Clark at readwithme@tricountyliteracy.org.

HARRY POTTER DAY, 1-4 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. People are invited to dress up in their wizarding best, take a sorting quiz, make a house bracelet, take part in quidditch, wand-making, search for a niffler’s dropped coins, have a photo with Dobby and enjoy refreshments. Return to the library at 6 p.m., an hour after it has closed, for a showing of “Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them.” Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865- 3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE TOURNAMENT, 1-4 p.m., Rotary Hall, 66 Montgomery Road, Boothbay. A sanctioned duplicate bridge tournament. Tickets are $15, includes dessert and coffee. All proceeds to P.E.O. to benefit loans, scholarships and grants for women’s education. FMI, call (207) 607-1737.

HARPSWELL AGING AT HOME FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION, 1-7 p.m., Orr’s Island Schoolhouse, Harpswell Islands Road (Route 123), Harpswell. Artist Hilmar Gotteshal will be selling his work, with 30 percent of all sales donated to Harpswell Aging at Home. At 5:30 p.m., he will talk about his work and life. Cheese and crackers, beverages and wine will be offered at the talks.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.

MERRYMEEYING ARTS CENTER 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, 6-9 p.m., 9 Main St., Bowdoinham. Wine & cheese reception, live and silent auctions of Bryce Muir scukptues, jazz singer Kim Kalesti. Tickets, which are required, are $40. FMI or tickets, email merrymeetingartscenter@gmail.com or call (207) 370-5002.

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.

PUBLIC MEALS

TURKEY SUPPER, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St., Lisbon. Donations of $8 for adults, children age 12 and younger $3.50, preschool ages free.

PERFORMANCES

BATH CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m., Library Park Gazebo, 890 Washington St., Bath. FMI, visit bathband.org.

SAT/23

MISCELLANEOUS

10TH ANNUAL YARD SALE, 8 a.m. to noon, Northwest Brunswick Neighborhood. The Northwest Brunswick Neighborhood Association — bounded by Maine and Cushing streets, from Mill to Cedar streets — wil have its annual sale. Look for balloons; rain date is Sunday, June 24.

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

MERRYMEEYING ARTS CENTER 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, all day, Bowdoinham waterfront. Free activities include croquet, kayaks/canoes/paddleboards, artmaking, skits, pizza party Silent auction of Bryce Muir sculpture. At 7 p.m., at 9 Main St., Wicked Good Band will perform. Tickets, $25, are required for the concert. FMI or tickets, email merrymeetingartscenter@gmail.com or call (207) 370-5002.

GOLD STAR FAMILIES MARKER INSTALLATION CEREMONY, 10 a.m., P-3 Park, Brunswick Landing, Brunswick. The first Gold Star Families Memorial Marker in the state will be installed and dedicated; reception to follow. FMI, contact Suzanne at (207) 729-5285.

FERNS OF MERRYMEETING FIELDS, 10 a.m., Merrymeeting Fields Preserve, Chops Point Road, Woolwich. Kennebec Estuary Land Trust presents a free walk to learn about ferns of the preserve. Geared for adults and children age 10

and older; light rain or shine event. Registration ecounraged at (207) 442-8400 or kennebecestuar y.org.

HARPSWELL AGING AT HOME FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Orr’s Island Schoolhouse, Harpswell Islands Road (Route 123), Harpswell. Artist Hilmar Gotteshal will be selling his work, with 30 percent of all sales donated to Harpswell Aging at Home. At 5:30 p.m., he will talk about his work and life. Cheese and crackers, beverages and wine will be offered at the talks.

COMMUNITY BBQ: TRIBUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brunswick Town Mall. Brunswick Downtown Association’s community barbecue with live music, family games, face painting, Brunswick fire trucks, tractor train rides, bounce house and more. Bring chairs or blanker. $5 per person, $3 for children age 5 and younger. FMI, brunswickdowntown.org/bda-event.

CUNDY’S LIBRARY BIRTHDAY PARTY, 2 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. Tea party to celebrate the library’s 58th birthday, with music by String Tide. FMI, call (207) 725-1461.

BAND AT THE BASE, 3-6 p.m., Oaks & Maple Cafe, 25 Burbank Ave., Brunswick. A Brunswick Coastal Rotary Club fundraising event that will benefit Mid Coast Hunger Prevention, clean water projects in Guatemala and Burundi and health education in Zambia. Admission of $20 covers one beer and a couple of slices of pizza. Tickets are available at Indrani’s at Tontine Mall in Brunswick and at the door. FMI, call (207) 729-3172.

SOLSTICE SOIREE, 6-10 p.m., Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St., Bath. Music by Tom Whitehead’s Rites of Swing, light fare, cash bar bonfire, cash oyster bar with Winter Point Oysters. Tickets $20 each in advance, $25 at the door; to order stop by the Freight Shed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, call (207) 443-4242 or email mfs1@myfairpoint.net. Cash and check accepted.

HYMN SING, 6:30 p.m., Sebasco Church of the Nazarene, 583 Sebasco Road, Phippsburg. All are welcome; refreshments to follow. FMI, call (207) 389- 1637.

PERFORMANCES

SONGFEST #50, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The songwriter talent show is hosted by the Dave Bullard Band. $10. FMI, call (207) 319-9451.

UUCB CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE: BARBERSHOP BASH, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. Performances from Royal River and Nor’easters barbershop choruses. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $ for students.children. Available at the church office (207- 729-8515), at Gulf of Maine Books or uucbbarbershop.brownpapertickets.com FMI, call (207) 729-8515.

PUBLIC MEALS

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 54 West Road, Bowdoin. Menu includes beans, cole slaw, potato salad, casseroles, homemade brown bread, homestyle bread, and featuring strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. Donations of $8.50 for adults, children age 12 and younger $4, preschool ages free.

BAKED BEAN AND CASSEROLE SUPPER, 4:30-6 p.m., Bath Area Senior Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. Three kinds of baked beans, hot dogs, clam casserole, American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, chicken divan with broccoli and various homemade desserts. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

BEAN SUPPER, 5-6 p.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, School Street, Lisbon Falls. $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.

SUN/24

MISCELLANEOUS

FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orr’s Island Fire Station, 1600 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Harpswell. Tour the renovated second floor of the fire stationm, and learn about the department and volunteer opportunities. Refreshments. FMI, call (207) 833-5405.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINTER SPRING BOOK GROUP, noon, Skolfield-Whittier House, 161 Park Row, Brunswick. Meet salon style for facilitated discussion. $15 PHS members; $20 general admission. Participants must procure their own books, but additional readings, advance discussion questions, and refreshments are provided. Call (207) 729-6606 or email director@pejepscothistorical.org to reserve a spot.

MON/25

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.

‘DOGTRIPPING’ WITH DAVID ROSENFELT, 3-4 p.m., The Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Author David Rosenfelt will discuss “Dogtripping,” a chronicle of his cross-country move from California to Maine with his 25 dogs. He and his wife, Debbie, have rescued more than 4,000 dogs through their Tara Foundation. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at rhonda@lincoln home.org or (207) 563-3350, or visit lincoln-home.org.

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.

STARLIGHT STORIES, 5:30-6 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. A quieter version of regular toddler story time Wear PJs, pack a favorite stuffed animal and join the group for bedtime stories. Ages 0-6; adult supervision required. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

TUE/26

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.

PIRATE DAY, 10:30 a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Cundy’s Harbor. For ages 4-10. FMI, vall (207) 725-1461.

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.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Gazebo, Brunswick Town Mall, Brunswick. First Parish Church’s annual Strawberry Festival will feature sales of freshly-picked strawberries, strawberry sundaes, homemade jams, strawberryrhubarb pies and traditional strawberry shortcakes with home-baked biscuits. Proceeds benefit the First Parish Music Program.

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

MEDICARE 101, 1 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. An overview and explanation of the basics of medicare. Registration required for the free program by calling Hannah Tompkins, Aging and Disability resource specialist at (207) 607-4405.

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.

‘ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET,’ 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Dr. Timothy Howe will give this talk, presented by Cathance River Education Alliance.

PATTEN SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK,’ 6:30 p.m., (doors open at 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” rated PG. Free admission and refreshments.

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