WED/5
MISCELLANEOUS
MAKE OWN PINBACK BUTTONS, 3-4:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Library provides art supplies for buttonmaking. FMI, (207) 865-3307.
TECH MEETUP, 6-7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Introduction to social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Get help in learning features, setting up account.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, Community Educational Room, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. FMI, (207) 441- 1550.
PERFORMANCES
DARLIN’ COREY AT THE FRONTIER, 7:30 p.m., 14 Maine St. Brunswick. Americana folk, Appalachia and Celtic blend. Free show. FMI, (207) 725-5222.
THU/6
MISCELLANEOUS
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS, 7:30-9 a.m. Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. Breakfast discussion with Maine- DOT commissioner and Eimskip Icelandic shipping executive vice president. $45 for Maine Real Estate & Development Association members. $55 for non-members.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 180 Main St., Freeport. 838-8991.
THURSDAY HIKERS, 9 a.m., locations vary. Weekly Thursday outings geared to active seniors. FMI, visit hike.micstan.us.
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.
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.
PLANT FORAGING, 6:30 p.m, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Learn how to forage for edible, medicinal plants. FMI, (207) 626-2415.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Scottish dance class for adults every Thursday at Topsham Grange, Pleasant Street, Topsham. Beginners start at 6 p.m. Donation of $4 per class. Singles, couples welcome. FMI, (207) 841-3232 or ptillotson@gmail.com.
FIRST LIGHT CAMERA CLUB, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brunswick Naval Museum, 179 Admiral Fitch Ave., Brunswick. Club starts new year by featuring members’ best shots of summer. Membership $40. Meets regularly through year. FMI, firstlightcc.com or (207) 449-8573.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Brunswick.
AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m., Orr’s Island Library, 1699 Harpswell Islands Road. Author Frank Connors discusses selfpublishing and reads from book “Speaking Frankly. ”
RED CLOAK HAUNTED TOUR, 7 p.m., Bath. Twilight walking tour of Bath, see historic homes and hear their ghost stories. $15 adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. FMI, (207) 380- 3806 or redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com
FRI/7
MISCELLANEOUS
MAINE FAMILIES EVENT, 10 a.m., Topsham Public Library. Books and activities in picnic-style environment to promote learning for infants, toddlers, families. FMI (207) 725-1727.
GALLERY SHOWINGS, 5-8 p.m. Dowling Walsh Gallery, 365 Main St. Rockland.
Artists Margaret Rizzio, Warren Seelig, Anna B. McCoy. Part of First Friday Art Walk. FMI, dowlingwalsh.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 6:30 p.m., Bath Police Department, 250 Water St., Bath. FMI (207) 442-7557.
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.
GREEK FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston.
PERFORMANCES
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI, chocolatechurcharts.org.
SAT/8
MISCELLANEOUS
MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DAY, events stretching from Kennebunkport to Lubec at 23 lighthouses and other locations. For full list of events, visit lighthousefoundation.org/maine-open-lighthouse-day/.
BENEFIT YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-noon, Arrowsic Town Hall, 340 Arrowsic Road. Furniture, books, children’s items, antiques and more. Sales benefit Arrowsic Scholarship Fund.
FUN AND FABULOUS FALL FEST, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Centennial Hall, Route 123 Harpswell. Harpswell Garden Club event with baked goods, mums, antiques, crafts. FMI, Becky at (207) 833-6159.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. (207) 841- 9919.
CANMP WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-1 p.m, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Capital Area New Mainers Project workshop, art focused on immigration, work in your choice of media. $15. Registration required. FMI, harlowgallery.org or (207) 622-3813.
NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE, 10 a.m.- noon, Drouin Dance Center, 90 Bridge St., Westbrook. Auditions for Nutcracker Burslesque show. FMI, vividmotion.org/auditions.
GREAT BOOKS MEETING, 10 a.m.-noon Great Books Foundation meeting, Topsham Public Library. FMI, emma@topshamlibrary.org or (207) 725-1827.
BARKS IN THE PARK, 10 a.m-2 p.m, Gardiner’s Waterfront Park 9th annual Barks in the Park event includes demo, dog walk grhough downtown Gardiner. (207) 582-3100 or jessicajoseclark@gmail.com.
PUZZLES & BOARD GAME SESSION, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Adult supervision required. FMI, (207) 865-3307.
GREEK FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston.
BRUNSWICK AREA INDIVISIBLE, 1 p.m., Brunswick UU Church, Middle Street. Meeting focused on home health care ballot issue and midterm election. FMI, brunswickarearising@gmail.com or (207) 441-4654.
POUTINE FESTIVAL, 4-8 p.m. Franco Center, Oxford Street, Lewiston. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 at door.
PERFORMANCES
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI, chocolatechurcharts.org.
SUN/9
MISCELLANEOUS
CHILD SIZED VEHICLES EXHIBIT, 1-4 p.m., Skyline Farm Carriage Museum exhibit “Child Sized Vehicles: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous.” Museum is at 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Open to public through Oct. 28 or by appointment. FMI, (207) 892-0188 or info@skylinefarm.org.
FELIX ARNOLD BURNTON FEDERAL STREET TOUR, 1:30 p.m., starts at Chamberlain Museum, 226 Maine St., Brunswick. Tour led by Pejepscot Historical Society. $8 nonmembers, free to members. Limit 20 people. FMI, (207) 729-6606 or info@pejepscothistorical.org. Register before Sept. 7.
MURDER AT MISERY STREAM, 2 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Pejepscot Genealogical Society presents story of “Maine’s most famous forgotten murder trial,” referencing 1901 murder near Moosehead Lake. FMI, (207) 729- 4098.
PERFORMANCES
CLASSICAL TRIBUTE, 3 p.m., Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Portland Rossini Club hosts classical music concert in tribute to late member Nicole Trifaro. Meet performers at post-show reception. Suggested donation $10, $5 for seniors. FMI, (207) 332- 6117 or rossiniclub.org.
CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS AUDITIONS, 6-8 p.m. Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richvile Road, Standish. Auditions open to teens, adults, cold readings from script. Casting all characters. Show dates Nov. 30-Dec. 9 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. FMI, mychelle72@hotmail.com or schoolhousearts.org.
FREEPORT COMMUNITY CHORUS, 6:30- 9 p.m. first rehersal for winter concerts at Freeport Performing Arts Center at Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook St. Concert dates are Dec. 8 and 9. All singers welcome, but group needs tenors and basses. Membership dues $70 or $125 for couples. FMI, (207) 666-8817 or gfccsings.org.
PERFORMANCES
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 2 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $12 advance, $15 at door. FMI, chocolatechurcharts.org.
BECCA STEVENS BAND AT BATES, 9 p.m., campus quad, Bates College, Lewiston. Rain site is Gomes Chapel. Free show. FMI, (207) 786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
PUBLIC MEALS
CATHOLIC POT LUCK 1 p.m., Connected Catholics of Maine, 50 Winslow Parkway, Freeport. Pot luck and picnic followed by 1:30 p.m. business meeting and planning session.
MON/10
MISCELLANEOUS
KIDS CHORUS IN NEWCASTLE, chorus starts Sept. 10 with practices each Monday after school, performing once per month 10 a.m. service at church. K-high school kids welcome, as are homeschooled children. FMI, (207) 380-2768 or lindamaine@mac.com.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick. FMI, (207) 837-3581.
HIGH HOLIDAYS AT BETH ISRAEL, 9:30 a.m., celebrate Jewish New Year at Beth Israel Congregation in Bath. Rosh Hashanah Service led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor, 862 Washington St. Potluck follows at 12:30 p.m. FMI, info@bethisraelbath.org or (207) 443-4606.
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 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.
GIRL SCOUTS GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. Part of national recruitment initiative with superhero themed activities.
“FRENCH REACQUISITION” CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 p.m. The Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Monday night French class for adults, $120 for 10-week session. FMI, (207) 783-1585 or jjacques@francocenter.org.
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