Maine Lakes Brewfest
The 20th Annual Maine Lakes Brewfest, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, is taking place on Sept. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ham Complex, 40 Brag Way. Products from more than 20 regional breweries will be represented alongside a number of food vendors and live music by Carbon 14. Tickets are $35, $10 for non-drinkers, online at gblrcc.org/brewfest or at the gate. Parking is $10 per car with proceeds going to support the Ham Complex. This is a 21-plus event and ID is required.
Library book sale
The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library are holding a fall book sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21, at the book shed in the parking lot behind the library, rain or shine. Fill up a bag of books for $5 per bag. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own bags if possible. The money raised will support library literacy programs.
This year, in addition to sponsoring special educational presentations for children, the Friends donated $5,000 to purchase books that help pre-kindergarten children prepare for school. The Friends are always looking for new members and anyone interested in joining should contact Ev Lennon at evlennon@gmail.com. For more information about the library and its programs call 647-2472.
Free concert
On Sept. 28, the ever-popular free concert series Music on Main will host Uriah Carver and Traveller, a high-energy Chris Stapleton/Miranda Lambert tribute show. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6. There will be food trucks and other local vendors to browse. The event is free and attendees can bring chairs, but leave coolers and pets at home. Learn more at musiconmainbridgton.com.
Send your news about Bridgton happenings to Perri Black at perrilb@gmail.com.
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