Upcoming events

Lego Club, for ages 5-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Freeport Community Library. Club meets first Wednesday of every month through June.

Works by Maine sculptor William Janelle, on exhibit through May, Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth. Headquarters at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. For more information, see www.maineaudubon.org.

Freeport Rotary, meets every Wednesday, 7 a.m., Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. Feel free to stop by and see what the group is about, or call Jeffrie Wetherhold, 272-2635, for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesdays, noon and 7:30 p.m.; AlAnon, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Business Debtors Anonymous, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Parkinson’s disease support group, for people just diagnosed, caregivers and people who have been living with the diagnosis, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., YMCA of Southern Maine, Casco Bay Branch, Freeport. For more information, call 865-9600.

Adult coloring group, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Freeport Community Library. Dedicated space provided every Wednesday for anyone 18 and older to drop-in and color for an hour or so. Library will provide detailed coloring book pages, colored pencils, large assortment of crayons.

RSU 5 Board of Directors, Wednesday, May 11, 6 p.m., Freeport High School.

“The Philadelphia Story,” screens Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, Main Street, Yarmouth.

“How Colleges Really Choose Students,” with Wendy Thompson of Westport Educational Consulting, Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Freeport Project Review Board, Wednesday, May 11, 5 p.m. site walk, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Coastal Waters Commission, Wednesday, May 11, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table Lecture, Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Charlie Plummer speaks on “Life in Civil War Prisons.”

Durham Historic District Commission, Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Durham Town Office, 630 Hallowell Road.

“Where Nature Meets Place” opening reception, Thursday, May 12, 5:30-7 p.m., Stone Wall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth. New exhibit by artists of Five Rivers Arts Alliance that honors the dedication of the Royal River Conservation Trust and Yarmouth Historical Society.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Farmer for the Morning program, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., through May 19, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. For families with toddlers or preschoolers. $5, registration is not necessary. Program will not run on holidays or in inclement weather. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Freeport Shellfish Conservation Commission, Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Mystery writer Julia Spencer-Fleming speaks, Friday, May 13, South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. $15 per person by reservation. Call 865-4012.

JT Stivers and the Threadbare Band, Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center. Music from Stivers’ new CD, “Threadbare Agnostic,” will be featured. Tickets at the door, $10, or see www.jtstivers.com.

Author Peter Kick, “Desperate Steps: Life, Death and Choices Made in the Mountains of the Northeast,” Friday, May 13, 7 p.m., L.L. Bean camping department atrium, Freeport. Free.

Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary yard sale, preview party Friday, May 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Merrymeeting Plaza, 147 Bath Road, Brunswick. $25 at the door. Sale Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 373-6015.

“Fashion Through Time,” historical fashion show and thrift/costume sale, Friday, May 13, 7 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. Tickets $2. Sponsored by Freeport High School drama students.

Freeport Woman’s Club Spring Bazaar, Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of St. Jude Church, 134 Main St., Freeport. Plants, baked goods and raffle items. Proceeds go toward high school scholarships.

Run of the Royal canoe race, Saturday, May 14, beginning and ending at Yarmouth History Center, East Elm St., Yarmouth. Corporate-sponsored, four-leg canoe relay race will raise money for the Royal River Conservation Trust and its plans to acquire and improve paddling access points and shoreline habitat. Canoes and paddles provided. Food, live music, art show, raffle on site. For more information and to register, see www.rrct.org.

Fuego Diablo Open Mic Music Night, Saturday, May 14, 52 Loring Lane, Pownal. Creative world cuisine served from 5:30-6:30 p.m., music begins at 6:30. Musicians, singers, storytellers, poets and entertainers of all ages and abilities invited. Performers requiring gear should bring their own. Seating limited. For more information, call 408-3185. Visit Fuego Diablo on Facebook for videos and photos from past music nights.

Steamer Dig, Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. Bring mud sneakers or high boots, rubber gloves, bucket, and clam hoe or spading fork. Registration required. Contact the park, 865-4465.

Hike with the Ranger, Saturday, May 14, 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 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Plow Day, Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Teams of horses plow a portion of Skyline Farm’s field, horse-drawn wagon rides by Ben Lapointe of Greene and his pair of miniature horses, demonstrations by blacksmith Tim Greene of Parsonsfield, White Pine Caprines 4-H Club members bring goats and talk about their care, Diana Logan and her dog Astro demonstrate dog tricks. Refreshments from the grill and baked goods for sale under the tent. Rain date May 15. For more information, contact Pamela Ames, 829-5708 or info@skylinefarm.org.

Debtors Anonymous, Saturdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Mike Libecki, “From Antarctica and Beyond: Expeditions and First Ascents around the World,” Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m., L.L. Bean camping department atrium, Freeport. Free.

Cleanup at Leon Gorman Park, Freeport, Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet at pavilion next to the former skating pond. Tools and snacks provided. Parking available on the School Street entrance. RSVP is helpful but not required. Contact Donna Larson at dlarson@freeportmaine.com.

May Faire, Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Maine Coast Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Family day of festive activities: Maypole dancing, games, puppet shows, food and drink. Medieval garb encouraged. Free admission. For more information, see www.MaineCoastWaldorf.org.

South Freeport Congregational Church, UCC, worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport. Sunday school for kids pre-K through eighth grade provided during the service as is nursery care. Coffee and refreshments after the service.

First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport, Sunday schedule: worship at 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. All welcome.

North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, worship service Sunday, 9 a.m., led by the Rev. Ray St. Pierre. Sunday School for children and adults 10:30 a.m. For more information, see www.northpownalumc.org.

Durham Fire & Rescue Department spring cleaning, Sunday, May 15, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Community invited to help clean all department apparatus. Lunch provided.

Grief support group, hosted by Life Choice Hospice, third Sunday of every month, May 15, noon-1 p.m., Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth. No registration required and drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 761-6967.

Presentation by retired science teacher Jon Wallace, Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Topic is binoculars, telescopes and other eyepieces used to explore and investigate the world around us.

The Maine Steiners, University of Maine’s all-male, a capella group, Monday, May 16, 7 p.m., South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road. Ice cream sundaes will be served in the Community Hall. $5 donation at the door is suggested.

Pownal Board of Selectmen, Monday, May 16, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Freeport Sewer District trustees meeting, Monday, May 16, 7 p.m., treatment plant, 43 South Freeport Road, Freeport. For more information, call 865-3540.

Freeport Recycling/Solid Waste Committee, Monday, May 16, 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Freeport Traffic & Parking Committee, Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 a.m., Town Council Chambers.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., town office.

Plant Tales of Tidewater Farm, two-part series sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Tuesdays, May 17 and 24, 6-7:30 p.m., the Gardens at Tidewater Farm, off Farm Gate Road, Falmouth. Explore medicinal and edible plants found in the diverse habitats at Tidewater Farm. Participants will move between meadow, wetland and forest covering different plants each session. $15 per session. Register online extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/.

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

Freeport Town Council, workshop and public hearing on FY 2017 budget, Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Pownal Planning Board public hearing, on updates to the town’s land-use codes that will be presented for vote at town meeting in June, Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Parkinson’s Support Group, third Wednesday of the month, May 18, 1-2:30 p.m., Bay Square at Yarmouth, 27 Forest Falls Drive (opposite the post office). Ongoing monthly support group meeting for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Walk-ins welcome.

Freeport Republicans meet, Wednesday, May 18, 6:45 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 33 Mallet Drive, lower level. Guest speaker is Paul Schulz, candidate for the District 48 Maine House seat. Bring non-perishable items to donate to Freeport Community Services. For more information, contact Jason Thyen, chairman, jason.thyen@gmail.com.

“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” opens Thursday, May 19, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Reception from 5-7 p.m. Exhibit on display through Dec. 16. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170.

“He Named Me Malala,” documentary about Pakistani female activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, screens Thursday, May 19, 1 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Rated PG-13.

Grief support group, for those grieving the death of a loved due to overdose or substance abuse, meets the first and third Thursday of the month, 3:30-5 p.m., CHANS Hospice, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. For more information, call 721-1357.

Cul de Sax, saxophone quartet benefit concert, Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St. Tickets $10, available in the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at http://culdesax.brownpapertickets.com. Concert raises money for the church and local nonprofits.

Durham Bulky Waste Cleanup Day, Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Durham Town Garage. Proof of residency required. For full list of accepted and unaccepted items, see www.durhamme.com.

Craft and vendor fair, Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.-2 pm., First Congregational Church of Durham, 773 Royalsborough Road. Variety of crafts, vendor tables, baked goods, silent auction, Pineland Cheese. Music by Jeff and Valerie Chipman and Larissa Smith. Muffins and coffee in the morning, lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to rent craft table, call Linda, 926-4025

Plant sale, Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Durham Eureka Community Center, junction of routes 136 and 9. Annuals, perennials, herbs, veggie flats, hanging baskets. Eureka Café will be open Saturday.

Plant sale, Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable seedlings.

Town and Country Plant Sale, Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. Sponsored by Freeport Historical Society.

Wildflower Walk, Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Come for a walk in the woods to enjoy the spring wildflowers of Wolfe’s Neck with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Freeport Public Works Department open house, Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 7 Hunter Road. Meet the town’s public works professionals and see some of the heavy equipment used regularly.

Daponte String Quartet concert, Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m., Unitarian Church, 15 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Tickets $20, available at www.DaPonte.org, at Maine Coast Books or River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta, Longfellow Books in Portland, Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, Sherman’s Books in Boothbay, or at 529-4555.

Stories in Stone, Sunday, May 22, 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 with short talks and activities. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Drawing from Nature, Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Use observational drawing as a way to get up close and personal with the park. Drawing materials will be provided, though visitors are welcome to bring their own. This program is wheelchair accessible. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Durham Republican Committee, Monday, May 23, 7 p.m., in meeting room behind Shiloh Chapel. All registered Republicans welcome.

“The Seventh Seal,” screens Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, Main Street, Yarmouth.

Stroll with a Ranger, Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Celebrate National Trails Day at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Casco Bay Walk, Monday, May 30, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting osprey and islands on this one-mile walk along the Casco Bay Trail. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Durham 5K and Fun Run, Monday, May 30, 8 a.m., check-in at 7 a.m., AMVETs Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road. Registration for the 5K is $20 and $15 for students, and $10 for the fun run. Registration forms at www.durhamme.com.

Durham Memorial Day parade, Monday, May 30, 10 a.m., starting on Davis Road, to Veterans Park, to Sawyer Cemetery, to Durham Community School. For more information, contact Joe Howe, parade coordinator, 353-9110 or jrhowe3@outlook.com.

Durham Community School PTA Fun Fair, Monday, May 30, following parade, Durham Community School. Fifth-graders will sell lunch and desserts from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Freeport’s Main Street Mile, Monday, May 30, 8 a.m. Registration $10 or $8 per immediate family members of four or more. Registration and more information is available at www.runinarace.com or at the Nike Factory Store, Freeport Village Station, May 28 and 29. Race-day registration is from 7-7:30 a.m. at the Nike Factory Store and is $15 per individual or $10 per immediate family members of four or more. Proceeds benefit the Freeport Running Boosters.

Durham Board of Selectmen, Tuesday, May 31, 6:30 p.m., Town Office.

Spring Festival, Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Music, games, demonstrations, explore trails and gardens, interact with the animals, learn about seeds and plants, try fiber arts, face painting, hay pile, live music. Food available for purchase. $6, ages 3 and under free. For more information, call 865-4469, ext. 102, or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org/spring-festival.

Sunday to Sundae 5K road race, Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m., beginning and ending at Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St. Following the race all participants can make their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sundae. Pre-registration deadline June 2, $20; race day, $25. Fundraiser to help support youth and teen programming through RSU5 Community Programs. To register, see www.running4free.com.

Durham Community School Band/Chorus Concert, Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Beginner band, advanced band, middle school chorus.

Freeport Open Stage Coffee House, Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library meeting room.

First Parish Market, featuring artists, crafters and other vendors, Saturdays, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. For more information, email Patty at FirstParishMarket@gmail.com or call 865-6022.

Remembering Brunswick Naval Air Station Reunion, July 15-17, Brunswick. For former military personnel or civilian employees stationed at BNAS. All family members of military personnel and dependents also welcome. Make reservations by July 2. For more information, see http://bnasreunion.org.

We love to eat

Bean supper, Saturday, May 14, 5-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. Three kinds of homemade baked beans, macaroni and cheese, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, pickles, coleslaw, pies, beverages and more. $9, $4 for children. Profits support outreach programs.

Durham Community Lunch, Tuesday, May 17, noon, First Congregational Church of Durham, routes 9 and 136. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. American chop suey, salad, rolls, homemade desserts. $2-$4 donation. Proceeds fund future lunches. Will Pidden, principal of Durham Community School, will be a guest. General schedule is the first and third Tuesday of the month. Those interested in helping or have questions can call Julie Wagoner, 353-9715.

Third Friday Free Lunch, May 20, noon-1 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Baked bean supper, Saturday, May 29, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange, 13 Elm St., Freeport. Homemade beans, hot dogs, salads, biscuits, brown bread, homemade pies, coffee and punch. $9, all you can eat. $4 for kids 6-12, free for kids under 6. Suppers the fourth Saturday of the month through October, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22.

Freeport Elders Association Pancake Breakfast, first Saturday of each month, 8-10 a.m., Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or tea, juice, $3.50 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children 12 and under. Deluxe breakfast is scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuit, coffee or tea, juice, $4.50, $4 for seniors.

IN FREEPORT

‘He Named Me Malala’

Adocumentary film about the Pakistani female activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, “He Named Me Malala,” screens Thursday, May 19, at 1 p.m., at the Freeport Community Library.