WED/15

MISCELLANEOUS

WHOOPIE PIE COMPETITION, 2-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. From 2-3:30 p.m., drop off a plate of the whoopie pies you’ve made for a friendly competition. Event open to all ages; there will be adult and child categories. Judging will conclude about 4:30 p.m., when the winners will be announced and awarded gift bags of baking swag. FMI, including submission guidelines, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS PART 2, 6-7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Seminar Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Learn to create blogs and websites. FMI, contact Michael Gorzka at mike@curtislibrary.com or (207) 725- 5242 ext. 218.

TEEN SUMMER NIGHTS MOVIE SERIES: ‘AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR,’ 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath. This week’s movie is “Avengers: Infinity War;” all movies shown during the series will be rated PG or PG- 13. FMI, contact Roberta Jordan at (207) 443-5141 ext. 25 or rjordan@patten.lib.me.us, or visit patten.lib.me.us/teens.

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

PERFORMANCES

MUSIC ON THE MALL: MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE NIGHT, 5:30-8 p.m., Town Mall, Brunswick. Enjoy a variety of performers from MSMT’s shows. In case of inclement weather, rain date performances will take place Thursdays, when available. FMI and updates, visit brunswickdowntown.org/events/music-on-the-mall.

KENNEBEC EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUTE DE SUITE: BACH AND THE FRENCH, 7 p.m., Linden Tree Meeting House of Phippsburg Congregationalist Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. An “About the Instruments” talk will take place at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students ages 17-25, kids come free with an adult. FMI or to purchase tickets, call (207) 319-5732 or visit kemfmaine.org.

THU/16

MISCELLANEOUS

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Parrish Cong. Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. (207) 838-8991.

THURSDAY HIKERS, 9 a.m., locations vary. Weekly Thursday outings geared to active seniors. FMI, visit hike.micstan.us.

POPHAM COLONY, 10 a.m. Tour archeological site at Popham Colony. Car pool meets at Phippsburg Town Office, 1042 Main Road. (207) 443-4242

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.

CRAFTING STORIES, 10:30-11 and 11- 11:30 a.m. (two sessions), Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. The stories and creative craft will be inspired by oceans. For ages 3-5 (older and younger siblings welcome), limited to 20 per session. Adult supervision required. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB, 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. After a brief business meeting, Nancy Sferra of Nature Conservancy will present “Nature Conservancy’s Work in Midcoast Maine.” Free and open to the public. FMI, call Becky at (207) 443- 6159.

MAKER CART, 1-3 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Self-guided activities will vary week-to-week, may be crafty and science related. Free and open to the public, adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

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.

PRAISE IN THE PARK, 6 p.m. at the Bath Waterfront Park on Commercial Street. Free worship music with three bands: bluegrass, modern praise and classic rock. Hosted by the Bath United Methodist Church. FMI (207) 443-4707 or bathumc.org.

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. FMI, 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.

AUTHOR TALK: PAUL DOIRON, 6:30 p.m., Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Rockland. Author Paul Doiron will read from and talk about “Stay Hidden,” the ninth and newest book in his crime series featuring Maine game warden Mike Bowditch. Free and open to the public. Books will available for purchase and signing. FMI, call (207) 594-0310.

SUMMER SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR SERIES: MONICA WOOD, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Author Monica Wood will talk about and sign copies of “The One-in-a-Million Boy” and “When We Were the Kennedeys.” Free refreshments provided. FMI, visit curtislibrary.com.

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

MOVIES IN THE PARK: COCO, 7 p.m., Nathaniel Davis Park, 56 Pleasant St. (next to Tess’ Market), Brunswick. The movie, rated PG, will start at approximately 7 p.m. Pre-show picnicking and introduction to field hockey, food available from Taco the Town food truck and Edible Arrangements.

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.

PERFORMANCES

BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: CUL DE SAX, 6-8 p.m., Bandstand by the Sea, Mitchell Field, Route 123 (Harpswell Neck Road), Harpswell. Cul de Sax will perform at the Thursday night summer concert series. Rain location for all concerts is Harpswell Coastal Academy Gym, 9 Ash Point Road (1 mile south of Mitchell Field. FMI, visit harpswell.maine.gov.

KENNEBEC EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUTE DE SUITE: FORTEPIANO FEST, 7 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. An “About the Instruments” talk will take place at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students ages 17-25, kids come free with an adult. FMI or to purchase tickets, call (207) 319-5732 or visit kemfmaine.org.

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m., Robinhood Free Meetinghouse, 210 Robinhood Road, Georgetown. DaPonte String Quartet’s Summer Series II — “What the Light Was Like” — features several works, including the world premiere of String Quartet No. 8 by Richard Danielpour. FMI, call (207) 613-5682, or tickets, visit daponte.org.

FRI/17

MISCELLANEOUS

LIFE HAPPENS OUTSIDE FESTIVAL, noon, L.L. Bean, 95 Main St., Freeport. Gear raffles, exhibitors, kayaking, Pint Night and Maine Outdoor Film Festival. FMI, visit lifehappensoutside.org.

AUTHOR TALK: ELAINE POVICH, 4-5:30 p.m., Mustard Seed Bookstore, 74 Front St., Bath. Author Elaine Povich will talk about her new book, “John McCain: American Maverick,” and share stories from her work. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 389-4084 or visit themustardseedbookstore.com.

ART WALK, 4-7 p.m., downtown Bath. More than 25 artists on street and upper level studios and live music. FMI, check out visitbath.com.

ARTIST RECEPTION, 4-7 p.m., Centre St Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. A reception featuring 20 Maine artists and landscape painted Steven Stroud. Free and open to the public.

TWIN VILLAGES ART WALK, 4-7 p.m., downtown Damariscotta/Newcastle. Nineteen galleries and businesses, hosting local artists, will open their doors to the public to enjoy collections of paintings, pastels, crafts, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. FMI, visit facebook.com/TwinVillagesArtWalk or email kathleenmhorst@gmail.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.

POPHAM FLARE NIGHT, 6:30-9 p.m., Popham Beach Village, end of Route 209, Phippsburg. Annual Popham Flare Night Parade celebrates the arrival of George Popham and founding of the Popham Colony in 1607. The parade will form at Fort Baldwin at 6:30 p.m. and travel to a lighted Fort Popham at the water’s edge. Flares are available for sale at the library in advance or that night. Following the parade, enjoy a bonfire on the beach in front of Percy’s Store with lights across the Kennebec and at the fort. FMI, call Bill Perkins at (207) 389-1631.

PERFORMANCES

KENNEBEC EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUTE DE SUITE: FORTEPIANO FEST, 7 p.m., Linden Tree Meeting House of Phippsburg Congregationalist Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. An “About the Instruments” talk will take place at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students ages 17-25, kids come free with an adult. FMI or to purchase tickets, call (207) 319-5732 or visit kemfmaine.org.

SIDE DOOR COFFEE HOUSE, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. Open mic sign-up at 6:45 p.m., performances begin at 7 p.m. Featured performer Ruth Hill will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. FMI, call (207) 442- 8195.

GORDON BOK, 7:30 p.m., Sail, Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. Gordon Bok will perform an outdoor concert, with guest appearance by the January Men and Then Some. This is a benefit for the museum. FMI and reservations, call (207) 701-7627 or (207) 701-5050.

LINCOLN FESTIVAL CHORUS, 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets — $20 per person, students free — are available at Sherman’s Bookstore in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta, by emailing lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com, by calling (207) 633- 3913 or at lincolnartsfestival.org.

PUBLIC MEALS

CHOWDER FUNDRAISER DINNER, 5 p.m., Brunswick American Legion George T. Files Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. The haddock fish chowder dinner is a fundraiser for a Purple Heart monument.

SAT/18

MISCELLANEOUS

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

5TH ANNUAL FIBER DAY, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St., Bath. Explore crafts using fiber: Weaving, spinning, rug hooking, felting and other techniques.

BRUNSWICK OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Brunswick. Works from more than 100 artists on display on Maine Street and the Town Mall. The juried fine arts and crafts exhibition represents a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts. Live entertainment and free children’s activities. FMI, visit bit.ly/BDAartsfest18.

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