Upcoming events

Art at the Library October exhibit, featuring artist Wren Pearson. November’s featured artist is Judy Plouffe and her photography, Freeport Community Library. On display all month.

Ghosts of Freeport’s Past Walking Tours, sponsored by Freeport Historical Society, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or earlier, Woodlawn Cemetery, West Street, Freeport. Groups of 10 will visit specific locations at the burial ground where a range of prominent, former Freeporters will share stories from their past. Participants must bring a flashlight, dress for the outdoors and be prepared for walking on somewhat uneven ground. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and younger. Members are $5 (Sunday night tours are half-price). For more information and reservations, call 865-3170, email info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org or see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org. Information is also available on the historical society’s Facebook page.

Business to Business Connection, Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce’s new business networking group, Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. For more information, call 847-5240.

Trick-or-treaters, can visit local merchants in downtown Freeport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Participants should dress up in Halloween costumes and watch for the pumpkin signs in the windows.

Online silent auction, sponsored by Freeport High School senior class, Nov. 1-Dec. 6, to raise funds for Project Graduation in June 2014. To place bids, go to www.fhsprojectgraduation2014.com. For more information, call Leigh Fisher, 838-2070.

Durham Fire & Rescue daily raffle, to raise money for the department, drawing daily Nov. 1-30, in conjunction with Cabela’s. Winners have choice of gun or gift certificate. Tickets $20, can be purchased from Durham Fire & Rescue at the station, 353-2473, from any member of the Durham Fire and Rescue and at the Durham Get & Go, 353-9400.

Fuego Diablo final open mic music night of the season, Saturday, Nov. 2, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Food served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30. Singers, musicians, storytellers, poets and actors of all ages invited to take the stage. T-shirts, hot sauce and baked goods will be on sale to raise money for the furnace fund. For more information, see www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal or call 207.408.3185.

Nature Legends, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Short walk on the White Pines Trail with stops for stories based on Wabanaki legends, for children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Fall in the Forest, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Fall is a great time to get to know the trees, and this program is a fun way to do it in this program for children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

“Phrenology: Quackery or the Science of the Mind,” with Tom Kelleher, assistant curator at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Sponsored by Freeport Historical Society. $5. Call 865-3170 to register in advance. Payment also at the door.

A Time for Remembering, CHANS Hospice Care program interfaith memorial service for anyone who has lost a loved one in the past year, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., Mid Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham. Service honors persons who received end-of-life care from CHANS Home Health Care, as well as others in the community who have died. Families invited to bring a framed photograph of their loved one to be displayed in a place of honor. Those would like to have the name of a loved one read at the service should call Andy Sokoloff, coordinator of Bereavement Services at CHANS Hospice Care at (207) 721-1357.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Maine writer Josh Christie, author of “Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland,” talks Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Following his presentation and book signing, those interested can relocate to Maine Beer Company’s new location on Route 1 for a tour.

Freeport Board of Appeals, Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Community Library Board of Trustees, Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Come read to a service dog, first and third Mondays of the month, 5-6 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Sign up by calling 865-3307. Library closed Oct. 21, no appointments.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.com.

Cribbage, Tuesdays, 8-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, corner of Route 9 and Route 136, Durham. For more information call the Town Office, 353-2561.

Services and history of People Plus, program by Executive Director Stacy Frizzle and Program Director Frank Connors, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m., Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick. People Plus supports an engaged, healthy and independent life for older adults in the Brunswick area.

Freeport Community Library book group, meets first Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Selection for Nov. 6 meeting is “The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse,” by Louise Erdrich.

Freeport Planning Board, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Town Office.

Freeport Active Living Task Force, Thursday, Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m., Town Council Chambers.

Yoga For Kids, Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:15 a.m., Freeport Community Library, with the Freeport Yoga Company, for children ages 3-6.

Durham selectmen, Thursday, Nov. 7, 6: 30 p.m., Town Office. The change is due to Election Day on Nov. 5.

“Enchanted April,” screened Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Rated PG.

“The Boys From Syracuse,” musical comedy presented by Freeport High School, Thursday-Saturday, Nov 7-9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov 10 at 2 p.m., at the Freeport Performing Arts Center. Tickets available at the door, $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, email Simon Skold at skolds@rsu5.org.

New Wine Christian band concert, Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Admission is free; free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call the Rev. Ray St.Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, 240-1637.

Ready, Set, Sleep, Saturday, Nov. 9. 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover how nature prepares for winter in this program for children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Fall Fair and Open House, Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Free admission. Family fun, campus tours, artisans, craft activities for all ages, food, live music, games, puppet shows. For more information, call 207.865.3900 or see www.merriconeag.org.

We love to eat

Freeport Elders Pancake Breakfast, first and third Saturday of the month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Deluxe: Pancakes, eggs, sausages, biscuits, OJ, tea and coffee, $4.50. Regular: Pancakes, sausages, OJ, tea or coffee, $3.50. Seniors deduct 50 cents.

Chicken barbecue, Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Durham, 773 Royalsborough Road. Barbecue chicken, assorted salads, pie, beverages. $9 per adult (13 years and up), $5 children 5-12 years, and free for children under 5. Frozen pies, ready to bake, for sale for $10. For more information, call 353-9715.

Baked beans and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:30-6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults $6, children 4-12 years old $3, free for kids 3 years old and under.

Harvest supper, Saturday, Nov. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., Freeport Masonic Hall, 28 Mallett Drive, Freeport. $8 for adults, half-price for children under 12.

Upcoming

Hike with the Ranger, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Welcome Tour, Nov. 11, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pownal Solid Waste Committee, Monday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m., Mallett Hall.

EarthJams Concert with Matt Loosigian, Tuesday Nov. 12,10:30 a.m., Freeport Community Library. Interactive and energetic music with Matt and his guitar, Mr. Cheesey Head.

Active Living Task Force public forum, Thursday Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center. For more information, see www.freeportmaine.com.

Program about borrowing e-books, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1-2 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Designing Women ninth annual show, Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School & Community Center, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Original pieces on display include glass, porcelain, polymer, silver and gold jewelry, hand-woven and stitched apparel, accessories from office wear to kids playclothes, textile and leather handbags, handmade stoneware pottery, pastels, batik paintings and watercolors, hand-loomed rugs, applique quilts and wall pieces, artisanal body care, and more. All proceeds from the suggested $2 door donation and food sales will be directly donated to Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic’s community-based health-care services. For more information, call Michelle Henning at 207-833-5556 or see www.designingwomen.org.

Crafters wanted for Durham PTA craft fair, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-to 2 p.m. Tables are $20 if payment is received by Nov. 1. All tables purchased after that are $25. For more information, contact Laurel Gervais, durhammepta@gmail.com or call 522-1919.

In the Pines, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Tour the pine forest and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State. Program is for both children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Casco Bay Walk, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of islands and rocky shores on this one-mile walk along the beautiful Casco Bay trail. Program is for both children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.,Town Office.

Stories in Stone, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the story of Maine’s beautiful rockbound coast on this walk for both adults and children. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Nature Legends, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy this short walk on the White Pines Trail with stops for stories based on Wabanaki legends. Program is for both children and adults. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Farmers Market Harvest Market, Sunday Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., L.L. Bean campus. Turkeys available. If necessary, market will move to porch of The Home Store, L.L. Bean campus. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/FreeportMaineFarmersMarket.

Group show, Thos. Moser Showroom, 149 Main St., Freeport, through Dec. 31. Show features paintings by Anne Ireland and Susan Williams; abstract works by Elise Ansel, William Crosby and Michele Dangelo; classic figurative paintings by Judy Taylor; realism and impressionism paintings by Liz Armstrong, Paul Bonneau, Louise Bourne, Deb Randall, Ingunn Milla Joergensen, Ann Sklar and Carmella Yager; black and white photography by Gifford Ewing; abstract realism works by John Carnes; and emerging American realist painter Joel Tarbox. Showroom open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 865-4519 or visit www.thos.moser.com.

Ongoing Events

Androscoggin Beekeepers Club monthly meeting, first Wednesday of the month through May, 6:30 p.m., Auburn City Building, 60 Court St., Room 206. Meetings are open to anyone interested in honeybees. Parking is available in the garage behind the building. For more information, call Blaine Richardson at 576-0571 or Charles Armstrong at 784-9757, or visit androscogginbeekeepers.org.

Weekly story time, for toddlers and pre-schoolers, Tuesdays, Freeport Community Library. Three different sessions. 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., separate 15-minute story times for toddlers. Thirty-minute story time for pre-schoolers at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.freeportlibrary.com or call 865-3307.

Freeport Community Thrift Shop, open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Sundays, Freeport Community Center.

Freeport Rotary, breakfast meetings every Wednesday from 7-8 a.m., Broad Arrow Tavern, Harraseeket Inn, Main Street, Freeport. Prospective new members welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church food pantry, open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. All are welcome.

12-step meeting, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal. For more information call Linda G. at 650-4536.

Durham Town Office, open Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m., the office is closed all day on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 353-2561.

Pownal Town Office, open Mondays from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The town office is closed Fridays and weekends. For more information, call 688-4611.

Freeport Town Hall, open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The offices are closed on Fridays. For more information, call 865-4743.

Open play, Thursdays,10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Open for kids from infants to age 5, for more information, contact the Freeport Families Network at freeportfamiliesnetwork@yahoo.com.

Religion and spirituality

Durham Congregational Church, 73 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Sunday services each week at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road.Worship services every Sunday 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

First Parish Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. All-ages Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. For more information, call 688-4846.

First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Freeport, Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school from nursery school to adult, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4404.

First Parish Church Congregational, UCC, 40 Main St., Freeport. Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-6022.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Worship service Sundays at 9 a.m.

St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Freeport. Masses Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 846-5584

Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pownal Road, Freeport. Saturday worship at 11 a.m. Sabbath School, Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 865-3990.

South Freeport Church, UCC, South Freeport Village. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 865-4012.

Shiloh Chapel, Shiloh Road, Durham. Nondenominational services Sundays at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.shilohchapelmaine.org.