Attend the free lecture, “Maine Roots: Growing, Preserving and Raising Food in Your Maine Backyard” at Freeport Community Services at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Contributed / Balsam Realty
Books/Authors
Friday 5/12
Katie Holten author talk: “The Language of Trees,” 7 p.m., Back Cove Books, 651 Forest Ave., Portland. backcovebooks.com
Sunday 5/14
Jimmy Dunson author/activist Q&A: “Building Power While the Lights Are Out,” 6 p.m., Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland. fermentory.com
Tuesday 5/16
Michael Mewshaw book launch: “My Man in Antibes: Getting to Know Graham Greene,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com
Wednesday 5/17
Jane Roper, Lisa Cary author talks: “The Society of Shame” by Roper, “The Stolen Child” by Cary, 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com
Rick Wile author talk: “The Geriatric Pilgrim: Tales From the Journey,” 7 p.m., Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth. yarmouthmehistory.org
Friday 5/19
Author Keeonna Harris with artist Sophie Hamacher: “Supervision: On Motherhood and Surveillance,” 6 p.m., Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland. Free. space538.org
Monica Wood author talk: “When We Were the Kennedys,” discussion on memoir writing, 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. meetinghousearts.org
Ongoing
Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com
Books a la Carte: 2 p.m. third Tuesday, book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Books and Brews: 6 p.m. first Wednesday, Flight Deck Brewing, Brunswick Landing, 11 Atlantic Ave., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Books on Tap: 4:30 p.m. third Monday, Nonesuch River Brewing, 201 Gorham Road, Scarborough. Hosted by Scarborough Public Library. tcorbett@scarboroughlibrary.org, scarboroughlibrary.org
Casco Bay Writers’ Project at the Hall: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Registration preferred. COVID records required. Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, 519 Congress St., Portland. mechanicshallmaine.org
Civil War Book Club: 7 p.m. second Monday, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Free e-Books: Free military history, African-American history and Latino history downloads at ebooksforstudents.org.
Great Books Discussion: 10 a.m. to noon second Saturday, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. emma@topshamlibrary.org, topshamlibrary.org
Guerilla Poetry Whoop: 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, virtual via Zoom. Registration required. Hosted by Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth. thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Just Desserts Mystery Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Monday Afternoon Book Group: 1 p.m. first Monday, hybrid via Zoom and at Curtis Memorial Library, 200 Maine St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Preservation Pages: 6 p.m. monthly, Hi-Fidelity Brewing, 200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland. portlandlandmarks.org
Race and Equity Book Group: 6:30-8 p.m. second Wednesday, virtual via Zoom. Registration required. Hosted by Prince Memorial Library. princememorial.org
South Portland Public Library Writers’ Group: 2-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays via Zoom. No experience necessary. Registration required. southportlandlibrary.com/writers-group
Thursday Afternoon Book Group: 3-4:30 p.m. last Thursday. To register, email emanning@cumberlandmaine.com. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org
Write On Writers: 1 p.m. Wednesdays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Bulletin Board
Friday 5/12
Noyes Park 95th anniversary celebration: 11 a.m., corner of Falmouth and Bedford streets and Deering Avenue, Portland. facebook.com/NoyesparkME
Chebeague Island Inn summer kickoff: 4 p.m., Chebeague Island Inn, 61 South Road, Chebeague Island.
Friday 5/12-5/19
Gnome Discovery Game: Pre-SpringFest activity throughout South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. spspringfest.com
Saturday 5/13
Brunswick United Methodist Church yard sale: 8 a.m. to noon, BUMC, 320 Church Road, Brunswick. Proceeds benefit Ukrainian refugees. umcbrunswick.org
Scarborough hazardous waste disposal: 8 a.m. to noon, Scarborough Public Works, 20 Washington Ave., Scarborough. Free, proof of residence in Scarborough, Saco, Old Orchard Beach or Biddeford required. scarboroughmaine.org
Falmouth Kitchen Tour: 10 a.m., Elizabeth Moss Galleries, 251 Route 1, Falmouth. $35. falmouthkitchentour.com
Sunday 5/14
Plant sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregation Bet Ha’am, 81 Westbrook St., South Portland. bethaam.org
Wednesday 5/17
Teen job fair: 4-7 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. scarboroughlibrary.org
Key4Women networking event: 5 p.m., Key Bank, 172 Maine St., Brunswick. RSVP to sarah_a_brooks@keybank.com. key.com/women
International Ride of Silence: 7 p.m., CycleMania, 65 Cove St., Portland. Register at bikemaine.org.
Wednesday 5/17 & Thursday 5/18
Blood drive in honor of Madison Charland: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Scarborough Public Safety Building, 275 Route 1, Scarborough. Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, St. Maximilian Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. redcrossblood.org
Thursday 5/18
Career and hiring fair: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Portland High School, 637 Highland Ave., South Portland. 767-3266, inmansh@spsdme.org
Henna tattoos: 2:15-4:15 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportlibrary.com
After Dark Theatre: Museum open to adults 21-plus, 7-10 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland. $25. kitetails.org
Thursday 5/18-Sunday 5/21
National Men’s 35 Indoor Tennis Championship: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maine Pines Racquet and Fitness, 120 Harpswell Road, Brunswick. Free admission. brunswickdowntown.org
Friday 5/19
Bike to Work Day celebration: 8-10 a.m., Congress Square Park, Portland. Free coffee and snacks. bikemaine.org
Gnomes at Knight Street Party: 7 p.m., Thomas Knight Park, 7 Ocean St., South Portland. spspringfest.com
Dance Party for Reproductive Justice: 9 p.m., Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $12 at door. 21-plus. space538.org
Ongoing
Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring your own chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org
Bingo: 7 p.m., Mondays, Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 687 Forest Ave., Portland. facebook.com/vfwportlandmaine
Bridge: 1 p.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Cafe en Français French Conversation Club: 2:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
CareerCenter Services: 1-5 p.m., every other Tuesday. Book an appointment at 883-4723, option 4, or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org. scarboroughlibrary.org
Chess Club: 6 p.m., first Wednesday, Curtis Library Chess Club. All ages; children under age 8 must be accompanied by adult. Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Citizens Climate Lobby Portland Chapter: 9-10:30 a.m., first Saturday, Coffee by Design, 1 Diamond St., Portland. Email portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org or visit citizensclimatelobbymaine.weebly.com.
Connected: 7 p.m., first Monday, nondenominational social group for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over. St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall in Brunswick, 132 McKeen St. Guest speaker, light refreshments. 725-1266 or 725-8386, allsaintsmaine.com
Critical Home Repair program: For low-income homeowners in Cumberland County. habitatportlandme.org and habitat7rivers.org
Down East Ship Model Guild: 1 p.m., second Thursday, 200 Congress St., Bath. 751-2453, groups.io/g/DESMG
Figure drawing: 7 p.m., last Sunday, Hustle and Flow, 155 Brackett St., Portland. 18-plus. hustleflowstudio.com
Freeport American Legion: 6:30 p.m., second Thursday, Freeport Masonic Lodge, 33 Mallot Drive. mainepost83@gmail.com
Hair Cuts with Margarita: 9 a.m., Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. $10, proceeds go to the center. Appointments required. peopleplusmaine.org
Live Tech Help: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. topshamlibrary.org
Loosen Up with Bea: 9 a.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Loosen Up with Suzanne: 9 a.m., Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Mah-Jongg: 9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Maine Irish Heritage Trail: Self-guided historical Portland and South Portland tours, map at maineirishheritagetrail.org.
Portland ReStore: 659 Warren Ave. restoreportlandmaine.org
Scarborough 55-plus Games and Gather: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays. Coffee, snacks, games and camaraderie. Free. No registration necessary. SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Senior Bingo: Noon, Mondays, Scarborough Community Center Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough, 55-plus, $2 at door, no registration necessary. scarboroughmaine.org
Sketcher Group: 10 a.m. to noon, second Friday; sometimes fourth Friday. Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. scarboroughlibrary.org
Stump Trivia: 6 p.m., Thursdays, Sea Dog Brewing Company, 725 Broadway, South Portland. sporcle.com/events
Topsham ReStore: 126 Main St., 504-9340. habitat7rivers.org
Trivia Night: 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays, Byrnes’ Irish Pub, 38 Centre St., Bath. 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 16 Station Ave., Brunswick. byrnesirishpub.com
Vigils for Peace and Justice: 5-5:30 p.m., Fridays, Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street at Park Row. peaceworksbrunswickme.org
Crafting
Ongoing
A Common Yarn: 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth Memorial Library. A textile craftsmanship group. Email lnorman@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org to join. falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Calico Quilters: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays, North Yarmouth Congregational Church, Route 115, 7-9 p.m. Contact lclark@bates.edu. nyccucc.com
Craft Meetup: 4:30-6 p.m., Mondays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com
Fiber Arts Club: 10 a.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Library Knitting Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, hybrid on Zoom and in-person at Scarborough Public Library. Email ljnorvell@scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723, option 5. scarboroughlibrary.org
Dining
Ongoing
Brunswick Meals on Wheels: Call Casey Henson at 729-0757 or visit People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Freeport Community Services Food Pantry: In-person shopping Mondays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 55 Depot St., Freeport. fcsmaine.org
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program: 12 Tenney Way, Brunswick, 725-2716. mchpp.org
Scarborough 55+ Program Senior Lunch: 11 a.m., Wednesdays, SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Souper Supper at St. Mary’s: 5-7 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free meals. smary.org/souper-supper
The Sharing Table: Food For All: 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Wayside Meal Program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Deering Center Community Church, 4 Brentwood St., Portland. To volunteer or learn more, call 773-2423. deeringcentercommunitychurch.org
Health
Ongoing
Dempsey Center: Health and wellness workshops such as yoga, acupressure, massage and meditation. dempseycenter.org
Free Age-Friendly Yoga Class: 9:30 a.m., Mondays, Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. fcsmaine.org
Gentle Chair Yoga for Seniors: 1 p.m., Thursdays, Freeport Community Services. fcsmaine.org
Living Well with Chronic Pain: Group workshop by Healthy Living for Me. Registration required. Contact 800-620-6036, info@healthylivingforme.org or healthylivingforme.org.
Medicare 101 with Spectrum Generations: 12:30-2 p.m., second Tuesday, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
YMCA: Free online workout videos at ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/videos and ymca360.org.
Kids
Saturday 5/13
Mother’s Day Gift Makers: 12:30 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland. Ages 4-12. $15 per child. kitetails.org
Ongoing
Children’s story time: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, during the school year, Chebeague Island Library, 247 South Road. cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Dangerous Thinking Club: 5-6 p.m., third Thursday, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. For teens who like to think, read and discuss. Email joconnor@yarmouthlibrary.org for more information or visit yarmouthlibrary.org to register.
Music Fun with Miss Teresa: 11 a.m. Fridays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
OUT Maine free youth programs: Free youth LGBTQ+ programs, registration required at outmaine.org/programs/youth.
Paws and Read with Therapy Dogs: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. All ages. Call 865-3307 to sign up for a 15-minute session or go to freeportlibrary.com.
Play Me a Story: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave, Portland. $15 for a month, or specific date options. Professional performances and workshops for ages 4-10. portlandstage.org
Storytime for Children: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Downtown Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com
Storytime with Miss Robyn: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Storytime with Taylor: 10:15 Mondays and Thursdays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportmaine.libcal.com
Teen Video Games: 2-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com
Storytime at Merrill Memorial Library: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays for toddlers, Fridays for kids all ages, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org
Libraries
Ongoing
Chebeague Island Library: 4-8 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays; to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 247 South Road, No. 3, Chebeague Island. cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Cundy’s Harbor Library, Harpswell: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; to 7 p.m. Thursdays; to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell. cundysharbor.me
Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; to 6 p.m. Fridays; to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Curbside pickup available Monday through Friday. curtislibrary.com
Falmouth Memorial Library: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth. falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Freeport Community Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportlibrary.com
Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org
Patten Free Library, Bath: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 33 Summer St., Bath. Homebound Delivery Service to cardholders in Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath and Woolwich. 443-5141, ext. 23. patten.lib.me.us/new-homebound-delivery-service
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org
Scarborough Public Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. scarboroughlibrary.org
South Portland Public Library: Main library (482 Broadway) open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Branch library (155 Wescott Road) open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and Sundays. southportlandlibrary.com.
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Topsham Public Library: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. topshamlibrary.org
Parks & Nature
Saturday 5/13
Wildflower walk: 10 a.m., Warren Woods, 363 Payne Road, Scarborough. $5. scarboroughlandtrust.org
Beginner-intermediate bird walk: 4 p.m., Broadturn Farm, 388 Broadturn Road, Scarborough. $5. scarboroughlandtrust.org
Ongoing
Explore Scarborough Trails: Explore local trails in Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Falmouth Land Trust: Guided hikes throughout the year, free. falmouthlandtrust.org/events
Guided Walks with Freeport Conservation Trust: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. freeportconservationtrust.org
Maine Audubon sanctuaries in Falmouth, Freeport, Scarborough and West Bath: Free and open from dawn to dusk. No pets. maineaudubon.org/news
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: Information about recreational opportunities, including fishing, riding, hunting, trapping and hiking at mefishwildlife.com.
Natural Resources Council of Maine: Maps to explore the state. nrcm.org
Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport: Hiking, gardening, workshops and more, free and open from dawn to dusk. wolfesneck.org
Recreation
Friday 5/12
Hacker’s Ball golf tournament: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, Brunswick Golf Club, 165 River Road, Brunswick. $100-$400. midcoastmaine.com
Saturday 5/13
Run for Independence: Benefits the Independence Association, 10 a.m., Brunswick Rec Center, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. independenceassociation.org
Tuesday 5/16
Yoga Foundations Series: 5 p.m., The Portland Yoga Project, 449 Forest Ave., Portland.
Ongoing
American Legion Junior Archery Program: 6 p.m. every other Thursday, Brunswick American Legion George T Files Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. See Facebook page for more info.
Bicycle safety classes, riding clinics: Bicycle Coalition of Maine, 38 Diamond St., free. bikemaine.org
Maine By Foot: Maps of walking trails throughout Maine, including wheelchair-accessible trails. Can be filtered by town. mainebyfoot.com
Support
Ongoing
Al Anon: Alcohol addiction, recovery resources. 1-888-4AL-ANON. findrecovery.com/alanon_meetings/me
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter: Helpline at 800-272-3900 available 24/7. alz.org/maine
Dempsey Center: Classes, workshops and groups to help and support in the fight against cancer. Free. Registration required. Email registration@dempseycenter.org or call 877-336-7287.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 8 a.m. Saturdays, 30 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook. Additional dates and meetings on Zoom. foodaddicts.org
Health Care and Frontline Workers: Free confidential coaching, wellness workshops and connection groups. 1-800-769-9819, workforceeap.com/strengthenme or email strengthenme@northernlight.org.
Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer One2One Confidential line: Leave a message at 441-5374 or 1-855-552-7200 ext. 801; a volunteer will call back. mcfpc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness Teen Text Support Line: For ages 13-24, text 207-515-8398, noon to 10 p.m. daily. namimaine.org/teentextline
OUT Maine: Nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youths, connects at-risk youth with staff via phone and social media. More information at outmaine.org.
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine: Free and private virtual support groups at sassmm.org, or call 1-800-871-7741.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 729-6400, tops.org
The Yellow Tulip Project: Support and community for those with mental illnesses, online resources at theyellowtulipproject.org.
Walking with Moms in Need: 3 p.m. Fridays. Unplanned pregnancy support group and services. Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. 847-6885 or kim.palli@portlanddiocese.org. pothe.org
Volunteer
Ongoing
Dempsey Center: Help make life better for people affected by cancer in Scarborough and Portland. Clayton’s House host in Portland, orientation ambassador, wig and headwear consultant, Reiki, community gardeners needed. dempseycenter.org/volunteer
Northern New England Region of the American Red Cross: Review the most urgently needed positions at redcross.org/volunteertoday or contact Volunteer Services at volunteerNNE@redcross.org or 800-464-6692.
Puppy raisers and sitters: Maine Region of Guiding Eyes for the Blind has ongoing need for people to teach basic skills and socialize puppies and for puppy sitters. maineregion@guidingeyes.net or visit guidingeyes.org/puppy-raising
Women Build: Habitat for Humanity program to construct affordable housing, details at habitatportlandme.org/womenbuild.
Workshops/Talks
Tuesday 5/16 & Thursday 5/18
“Planning Your Catholic Funeral”: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. 11 a.m. Thursday, Deering Pavilion, 880 Forest Ave., Portland. portlanddiocese.org
Tuesday 5/16 & 5/23
“Death with Dignity Law: Medical, Legal and Ethical Considerations”: 1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. midcoastseniorcollege.org
Wednesday 5/17
“Building a Biodiverse and Climate Resilient Yard”: 6:30 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. southportlandlibrary.com
“Maine Roots: Food in Your Maine Backyard”: 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St., Freeport. balsamrealty.com
Thursday 5/18
“Searching for Work at Age 55-plus”: 10 a.m., virtual, hosted by Workforce Solutions. Free. eventbrite.com
“Using Your Financial Statements to Help Improve Results”: Panel Q&A, noon, virtual via Zoom, hosted by SCORE Maine. score.org
Ongoing
Career building, entrepreneurship and money management: Online classes by New Ventures Maine. Free, monthly schedule at newventuresmaine.org/class-schedules.
Conversational Spanish Group: 1 p.m., Fridays via Zoom, hosted by South Portland Public Library. Open to all skill levels. Register at southportlandlibrary.com.
Free college courses: For adult education students through Maine DOE and community college system. bit.ly/3qL5RwC
“From Farm to Table Fare”: Seven-video series about preparing locally sourced cuts from a whole chicken, selecting and grinding cuts of beef, and using prepared beef and chicken in recipes, free at extension.umaine.edu/livestock.
Healthy Living for ME: Classes on a variety of health topics, many are free. Visit healthylivingforme.org for schedule and registration.
Interviews with the Irish in Maine: Hosted by Maine Irish Heritage Center on youtube.com.
Maine Audubon: Nature and environment classes and workshops, many free. maineaudubon.org/events
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Organization: Free newsletter at bit.ly/3ef1j9s. Resources and classes at mofga.org.
Songwriting Workshop: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Thomas Memorial Library Community Room, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Registration closes at noon the day of the workshop. Register at thomasmemoriallibrary.org.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging: Resources, services and education for healthy aging, in-person and remote. Call 396-6500 or email SMAAResource@yarmouth.me.us. smaaa.org
Support Maine Wildlife with Native Maine Plants: Maine Audubon online plant finder at mainenativeplants.org for plants best suited for specific sites, provide best ecological function and benefit, and complement the landscape.
Techspresso: Help with technology 2-3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. Schedule a 15-min appointment. Sign up at circulation desk or by phone. yarmouthlibrary.org
Wolfe’s Neck Farm: Educational environmental activities at wolfesneck.org/educational-activities.
World Affairs Conversation Group: 11 a.m. every other Friday, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
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