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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.
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ST. MARY’S GIANT YARD SALE, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 144 Lincoln St., Bath. Furniture, household goods, clothing, linens, games and toys, small electronics, books, religious items, Christmas decorations, yard and gardening items and more.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830-9863.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Phippsburg Fire Station, Route 209, Phippsburg. Crafts, raffle, baked goods; lunch will include crab rolls, hot dogs, chips, cold drinks and blueberry cake.
ELIJAH KELLOGG CHURCH BARN/BAKE SALE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elijah Kellogg Church, Route 123, Harpswell. Furniture, yard sale items, bake sale, hot dogs. Rain or shine.
‘MONHEGAN TO PARIS’ OPENING RECEPTION, 4-6 p.m., Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main St., Wiscasset. Exhibition open through Aug. 8. Free and open to the public, light refreshments served. FMI, call (207) 882-7682 or visir wiscassetbaygallery.com.
‘THE BOAT SHOW’ OPENING RECEPTION, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Kefauver Studio & Gallery, 144 Bristol Road, Damariscotta. The show features the work of Will Kefauver, Dale Dapkins, Deborah Kozak, Lydia Kaeyer and George Baker. Refreshments. FMI, call (207) 226-0974 or visit kefauverstudio.com.
SUMMER COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE, 5:30-10 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Pot luck from 5:30-6:30 p.m., family dance from 6:30-7:30 p.m., community dance from 8-10 p.m. $6 per person, $15 per family.
PERFORMANCES
MATT NEWBERG, 6-7:30 p.m., Watefront, Commercial Street, Bath. Chocolate Church Summer Concert Series features contemporary folk musician Matt Newberg. Weather dependent; free admission.
SEA SHANTIES! SING-A-LONG W/ ROLL & GO, 7 p.m., Robinhood Free Meetinghouse, 210 Robinhood Road, Georgetown. Join Roll & Go fir a sing-a-long of sea shanties. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, kids younger than age 12 free. FMU, visit robinhoodfreemeetinghouse.com.
PUBLIC MEALS
BREAKFAST AT HARPWELL MERRICONEAG GRANGE, 8-10 a.m., Harpswell. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs, ham or sausage, juice, fruit, coffee, tea and cocoa. Adults: $8, children under 10: $4.
BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Bath Seaside Grange, 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. Menu includes beans and franks, casseroles, soup, salads, bread, dessert and drinks. Donation of $8 per person; children younger than age 3, free. FMI, call (207) 443-6366.
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COIN & STAMP SHOW, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Topsham Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall, Topsham. Twenty-nine dealers staffing 45 tables offering coins, currency, medals and tokens, ephemera, stamps and post cards, and collector supplies. Silent bid auction, hourly door prizes and catered snack bar. FMI, email brunswickcoinclub@comcast.net or caouette@earthlink.net, call (207) 721-7872
or visit brunswickmainecoinclub.com.
PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR, 1:30 p.m., Chamberlain Museum, 226 Maine St., Brunswick. A walking tour of Merrymeeting Park with Chris Gutscher; limited to 20 people. Cost is $8 for non-members and free for PHS members. Contact PHS at info@pejepscothistorical.org or (207) 729-6606 before noon Friday, July 6, to register.
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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.
TIDE POOLS WITH CHEWONKI, 2 p.m., Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. Using an interactive display, participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rcky intertidal ecosystem.
THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR, 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. For a special time with a therapy dog, call ahead to save a spot. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
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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.
ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING, 11:30 a.m., Southern Midcoast Career Center, 275 Bath Road, Brunswick. To register or FMI, call (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
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.
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.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 2:30 p.m., Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. Annual ice cream social in the activity room. Free and open to all. FMI, contact Rhonda Hanna at rhonda@lincoln-home.org or call (207) 563-3350.
MSMT 60 YEARS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION, 5 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. An exhibit highlighting the 60-year history of Maine State Music Theatre will be open through August 31. A gala reception will officially open the exhibition with light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
MID-COAST RECOVERY COALITION SMART RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT MEETING, 5-6 p.m., MCRC office, 411 Main St., Rockland. The facilitated group will meet every Tuesday. FMI, email info@midcoastrecovery.org or call (207) 701-1575.
SPARKS’ ARK, 6-7 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Meet rescued animals and learn about local Maine wildlife in this interactive program featuring live animals. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 6 p.m., Omega Wellness, 12 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick.
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.
PATTEN SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: ‘RISKY BUSINESS,’ 6:30 p.m., (doors open at 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. Screening of “Risky Business,” rated R. Free admission and refreshments.
ANGST FILM SCREENING: ‘RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY,’ 6:30 p.m., Brunswick High School, Crooker Theater, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. Free showing, followed by a panel discussion and refreshments. FMI, call Jennah Godo at (207) 373-6790.
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.
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BRUNSWICK BUDS: PLANTING SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, 8 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. An opportunity for Brunswick-based organizations, businesses and institutions to learn about each other’s work and share how to collaborate to best support the community’s growrth. FMI, contact Hazel at hazel@curtislibrary.com or (207) 725- 5242 ext. 228 or Bridger at btomlin@bowdoin.edu or (207) 798- 7067.
‘THE OWLS OF MAINE,’ 10 a.m., Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), Orr’s Island. Presented by the Chewonki Foundation; learn habits and habitats, identify characteristics and calls. Three live owls will be on hand for inspection.
EXPLORING NATURE THROUGH STORY: GROW GARDEN GROW!, 10-11 a.m., a local garden. KELT and Patten Free Library are hosting weekly events offering farm and garden themed stories and outdoor activities for children age 6 and younger. FMI, contact Becky Kolak at bkolak@kennebecestuary.org or (207) 442- 8400.
WALKING BOOK GROUP: ‘SETTLED IN THE WILD: NOTES FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN,’ 10:30 a.m., Mitchell Field Bandstand, 1410 Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. Curtis Memorial s monthly walking book group. This month will feature the title “Settled in the Wild: Notes from the Edge of Town,” by Susan Hand Shetterly. The walk will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Rain or shine, but heavy rain and thunder will move the walk to a rain date of the following Wednesday.
‘PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,’ noon to 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Maine State Music Theatre will host a panel discussion about their upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Free and open to the public. FMI, visit msmt.org.
REWILD MAINE: BOWS AND ARROWS, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Learn how to make a working bow and arrow from materials found in the Maine woods. Free and open to the public; limited to 12. Singup required at (207) 865-3307 or freeportlibrary.com.
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