Lindy Lyman art at Norway Savings Bank

Freeport artist Lindy Lyman has simultaneous displays at Norway Savings Bank branches in Freeport and in Yarmouth. These are her first showings in Maine. The works at each location are offered for sale by the artist. For more information about the artist, visit www.LindyLyman.com.

Climate-change film to be screened

An Earth Day screening of the documentary about climate change, “Chasing Ice,” is Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m., at the Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.

National Geographic photographer James Balog chronicles ice loss with time-lapse photography. Discussion will be held after the viewing to talk about what people can do to make a difference. Light refreshments will be served.

The screening is made possible by Interfaith Power and Light and is sponsored by the Baha’i community of Freeport with the assistance of Freeport High School students participating in environmental science classes, who will have awareness displays for viewing. Donations will be accepted for the cost of the space rental. All extra funds will be donated to the Freeport Community Center.

Mentalist coming to Theater of Awesome

Roderick Russell will perform at Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot St., on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

According to the theater, Russell does not claim to be psychic, or possess any supernatural ability, but is nevertheless able to read minds. He performs nationally and internationally and his work has been featured by the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, CNN, NPR, and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. Beer and wine will be available at evening shows. For more information, call 675-4000 or email deb@theaterofawesome.com.

To purchase tickets, visit www.theaterofawesome.tixato.com/buy

Community Night May 1

Residents are invited to learn about new programs and services available in Freeport and Pownal, at a Community Night program Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m., at the Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St.

Lesa Andreasen will lead the event, which is an opportunity to interact with many community leaders, to get information and ask questions. K-9 Cassie, the new four-footed member of the Freeport Police Department, will also be on hand. Representatives are scheduled to appear from the Freeport Police and Fire Departments, Freeport High School Interact Club, Casco Bay Y Cancer Support Program, Wolfe’s Neck Farm and town of Freeport, among others. For more information, call Freeport Community Services at 865-3985 or see www.fcsmaine.org.

Camp scholarships get a boost

The Freeport Community Services camp scholarship committee was recently notified that the Freeport Housing Trust directors voted to donate $10,000 toward camperships for all children living in their affordable housing units. This donation will give more children the chance to experience summer camp and all the benefits that come along with it. For more information, call 865-3985, ext. 202.

FHS students in wind-blade challenge

Southern Maine Community College students are helping teams of high school students produce wind turbine blades for a statewide competition that tests students’ blade-manufacturing skills. Six teams, including students from Freeport High School, made wind blades at SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick last Friday as part of the fifth annual Maine Wind Blade Challenge. More than 50 high school teams compete each year.

For the competition, high school teams work with composites professionals to perfect their products and give them a first-hand look at composite-manufacturing operations. This year, six of the teams will make their wind blades with help from students who are enrolled in SMCC’s Composite Technology program. For the Wind Blade Challenge, students design, manufacture and test the blades before competing against other teams in a one-day contest to determine who created the most efficient blades. This year’s competition will be held May 2 at the University of Maine.

Maine novelist to speak

Funded and hosted by the Friends of the Freeport Community Library, the second Meet the Author series brings novelist Lily King of Yarmouth to Freeport Community Library for a reading and signing on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m.

Her most recent novel is “Father of Rain,” set in Nixon-era New England and spanning three decades of a volatile relationship between an alcoholic father and his daughter. King’s previous books include “The Pleasing Hour” and “The English Teacher.” All three books will be available for purchase and signing.

She plans to read from her fourth novel, “Euphoria,” loosely based on a few months in the life of Margaret Mead. It is slated to be in book stores June 3.

Meditation offered

Meditation is a practice of techniques to quiet the mind, still active thoughts and cultivate concentration.

A weekly meditation group is offered at Freeport Yoga Company on Mondays from 7:15-8 p.m. No previous experience is necessary to attend, and all are welcome. This is a donation-based offering. Register at www.freeportyogaco.com, email info@freeportyogaco.com or call 207-319-3395 for more information.

Jazz, poetry to be celebrated

A Jazz and Poetry Celebration will take place on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m., at Freeport Community Library. Music will be provided by Freeport’s Crabapple Jam, featuring Meg and John Albright, Eric Bryant and Shari Broder.

Maine poets who have accepted the library’s invitation to read include Betsy Sholl, who was Maine’s poet laureate from 2006-2011, and Robin Merrill, the 2013 recipient of an Emerging Artist Award from the St. Botolph Club Foundation. The evening concludes with an open-mic opportunity for audience members to share their own poetry or to recite a much-loved poem. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and a buffet of finger food will be provided, free of charge. Visit www.freeportlibrary for information.

Masons to serve roast pork supper

The Freeport Masons will host a roast pork supper on Saturday, April 19, at the Masonic Lodge on Mallet Drive in Freeport from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu will feature pork roast with mashed potatoes, two vegetables, homemade biscuits, dessert and beverage for $8 per adult. Children under 12 are half price.

Tuscan Bistro aiding playground

The Mast Landing School in Freeport has been raising money to build a playground all year. On Wednesday, April 30, the Tuscan Bistro at 140 Main St. in Freeport will donate 10 percent of sales to the playground fund. There will be a 50/50 raffle and chances to win gift certificates to the grill, the Bistro and Olympia Sports.

Free Easter egg hunt at Wilbur’s

Wilbur’s of Maine, 174 Lower Main St., will hold its annual Easter egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.-noon. Children should bring their own baskets. The egg hunt area will be divided into an age-5-and-under section and an age-6-and-up section. Due to anticipated high volume of attendees, there will be an enforced 15 egg/piece limit per child. As in previous years only a certain number of children will be allowed into the hunt area at a time so everyone can enjoy the experience.

The Easter Bunny and Wilbur the Moose will be available for photo opps, as well.

Easter services, breakfast

First Parish Church Congregational will be join the South Freeport Congregational Church at the Easter Sunrise Service at 5:45 a.m., Sunday, April 20, at the Freeport Town Wharf, led by the Rev. David Bowling. An Easter breakfast will follow at 6:45 a.m. at the South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road. The menu includes eggs, bacon, kielbasa, OJ, fruit, coffee cake and coffee. Call for reservations, 865-4012, or email southfreeportchurch@gmail.com.

Other Easter church services include: Maundy Thursday, April 17 at First Parish Church Church at 6 p.m., led by the Rev. Jillian Wilkens; South Freeport Congregational Church at 7 p.m.

Good Friday, April 18, at South Freeport Congregational Church at noon; First Parish Church will be open for meditation.

Sunday, April 20, Easter service at 10 a.m. First Parish, led by Eric Smith. South Freeport Church Easter services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will happen after church.

Literacy Day

On Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Freeport Community Services and L.L. Bean are partnering to host Literacy Day, featuring Maine author Lynn Plourde and other storytellers. Children from pre-kindergarten to second grade, as well as older siblings, are welcome to the event, which will be held at the Freeport Community Center. There will be crafts, snacks and every child can go home with a book. For more information, call 865-3985.

Spring walk

Freeport Conservation Trust is hosting a spring walk on Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. The walk will include a couple of stream crossings and a possible visit to Bessie’s Farm Goods. Participants should meet at the end of Litchfield Road. For more information, email info@freeportconservationtrust.org or call 865-3985. Trail maps are available at www.freeportconservationtrust.org

Information center attendant needed

The Freeport Train Center is accepting resumes for a part-time attendant. The position requires initiative and the ability to work independently. Applicants must have strong customer service, computer, clerical and telephone skills. Knowledge of Freeport is a must.

This position will meet the morning train Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-10 a.m. plus an occasional Sunday shift. Pay is $10 an hour. Interested applicants should send a resume to Ed Bonney, Station Manager, 30 Main St., Freeport, Maine 04032.

Volunteer help needed

Those who enjoy antiques and vintage collectibles and want to help in the community would be interested in volunteer opportunities at Freeport Community Services Estate Annex. All proceeds from the Annex, as well as the thrift shop, help fund emergency services. For information, call Debbie at 865-3985, ext. 206.

Health programs open at YMCA

Livestrong at the Casco Bay YMCA is a 12-week physical activity and well-being program, designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The next session begins April 29 and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:15 p.m. for 12 weeks. For more information, contact Brittney or Jake at the Casco Bay YMCA, 865-9600.

A six-week Living Well For Better Health workshop starts April 29 at the Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road. Living Well workshops teach participants how to better handle pain and fatigue and provide tips for eating well, staying active, how to talk to your doctor and family about your health, and more. The workshop was developed at Stanford University School of Medicine. The program runs on Tuesdays through June 10, from 1-3:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call Maria DeFabritiis, 396-6583.

Bead company trunk show April 26

The trunk show of the American Bead Co. hosted by R.D. Allen Freeport Jewelers, 13 Middle St., is Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Local artisans are hand crafting charm beads made from local bedrock. The beads, which come in two sizes, are compatible with other charm bead brands and are all sterling silver. For more information, call 865-1818 or see www.rdallen.com.

Sailmaker to speak

The Freeport Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday April 18, in the community meeting room at the Freeport Community Library. The guest speaker will be Wyn Fowler who is a local sail maker in Freeport. He will be speaking about the art and science of sail making. Refreshments will be served following meeting.

FHS charity walk this week

The entire Freeport High School student and staff body will be doing a 2-mile charity walk through town for their wellness day, called Fit for Charity, on Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m. Students are getting pledges and all money will go to Epilepsy Foundation and Muscular Dystrophy. Past and current students have been afflicted by these diseases. The service club and Jobs For Maine Graduates students are organizing and leading the event.

“Ascent” is among works by Freeport artist Lindy Lyman who has two simultaneous displays at Norway Savings Bank branches in Freeport and in Yarmouth. Maine poet Betsy Sholl will read at the Jazz and Poetry Celebration on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m., at Freeport Community Library.