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ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE & FAIR, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lowell’s Cove, Orr’s Island.

POPHAM ART SHOW, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Popham Chapel House, Popham. SOUTH

FREEPORT CHURCH ANNUAL SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, 3 -7 p.m., 98 S. Freeport Road, South Freeport. Jewelry and treasures sale, lobster dinner and entertainment. FMI, visit southfreeportchurch.com/summer-blueberryfestival. html.

BENEFIT DINNER AND CONCERT, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m., (concert), South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 S. Freeport Road, South Freeport. Maggie Coffin & The Robby Coffin Trio will perform. Cost is $10 for the concert only, $20 for chicken dinner with concert and $25 for lobster dinner with concert. Dinner is by reservation only. FMI, tickets or reservations, call (207) 865-4012.

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GARDINER ARTWALK, 5:30-8 p.m., Water Street, Gardiner. Studios, galleries, shops and other vvenues will be open to celebrate art, music and community. FMI, email artwalkgardiner@gmail.com.

ARTIST RECEPTION: ARLENE KELLEY AND MARJ BURGESS, 5:30-8 p.m., Monkitree, 263 Water St., Gardiner. Painted Arlene Kelley and collage artist Marj Burgess will be on hand for the artist reception for their show, titled “Full Circle.” The show will be open through Sept. 29, during regular shop hours. Free and open to the public. FMI, visit monkitree.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m., Freedom Fellowship, Wiscasset. On Rt. 1, across from Norm’s Used Cars. 344-8660.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunwsick. Many dances are taught, no partner needed. Music and dance from around the world. $5 donation. All are welcome. 200-7577.

PERFORMANCES

HARPSWELL COMMUNITY THEATER: ‘A DAY AT W.H.C.T.,’ 7 p.m., Centennial Hall, Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. A retro-style radio theater performance. Limited seating. Tickets are $5. FMI or to reserve seating, call (207) 376-5168.

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SWAN ISLAND 4TH ANNUAL FAMILY FIELD DAY, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Swan Island. First ferry leaves for the island at 7 a.m., session start at 9 a.m. Learn a variety of outdoor skills from season professionals; activities include fishing, paddling, archery, marksmanship, orienteering, goecaching, ATVing, island tours, hunting dog demo, trapping demo and more. Reservation required to participate; $5 per person or $20 per family. Breakfast by donation, lunch provided, bring your own drinks. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; children must be age 10 or older to ride ATVs. FMI, visit maine.gov/ifw/docs/swan-island-familyfieldday. pdf or call Kristina at (207) 287- 5244.

FRANCES PERKINS HOMESTEAD TOUR, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Frances Perkins Center, 170A Main St., Damariscotta. Tour the former home of Frances Perskins, the first woman cabinet member who served as Decretary of Labor for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The 3-hour morning tour includes a tour of the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River; the 2-hour tour includes only the Homestead. Tickets are $22 per person. FMI or to order tickets, email info@francesperkindscenter.org, call (207) 563-3374 or visit francesperkinscenter.org.

SOUTH FREEPORT CHURCH ANNUAL SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 98 S. Freeport Road, South Freeport. Jewelry and treasures sale, family friendly activities, games and attractions. FMI, visit southfreeportchurch.com/summer-blueberryfestival. html.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., Medical Office Building Conference Room 1 and 2, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick. 830-9863.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: LAURA FORTMAN, 10-11 a.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Fortman, of Nobleboro, is a candidate for State Senate District 13, representing all of Lincoln County except for Dresden plus Windsor and Washington. FMI, visit lincolncountydemocrats.com/events.

ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE & FAIR, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lowell’s Cove, Orr’s Island.

MUSTARD SEED STORYTELLING, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. A day-long event to learn about storytelling in Maine, how to prepare stories for telling, preserve historical stories and concludes with a story swap. Free admission and lunch. FMI, contact Phyllis at phyllis.blackstone@gmail.com.

POPHAM ART SHOW, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Popham Chapel House, Popham.

KELT KIDS DAY OF PLAY, noon, Schulten Farm, Woolwich. Bring a picnic lunch, then join local naturalists and volunteers to fly kites, learn and practice geocaching, build a nature journal, and explore ponds, fields and forests of Schulten Farm. Free; a light rain or shine event. Registration is strongly encouraged at kennebecestuary.org/upcomingevents/ 2018dayofplay or with Becky Kolak at (207) 442-8400.

ARTLAB FOR ALL AGES, 2-4 p.m., Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. Workshop participants will explore cyanotypes, known as sun prints, using collage-able digital negatives and photograms. Free and open to all. FMI, call (207) 701-5005 or visit cmcanow.org

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OFF THEIR ROCKERS, 1 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Highland Green’s house band, Off Their Rockers, will perform an outdoor concert. Free and open to the public. FMI, call (207) 725-1727.

DUQUETTE TRIO, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterfront Park, Commercial Street, Bath. Part of the Chocolate Church Summer Concert Series; free and open to the public. Weather dependent.

HARPSWELL COMMUNITY THEATER: ‘A DAY AT W.H.C.T.,’ 7 p.m., Centennial Hall, Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. A retro-style radio theater performance. Limited seating. Tickets are $5. FMI or to reserve seating, call (207) 376-5168.

PUBLIC MEALS

BREAKFAST AT HARPWELL MERRICONEAG GRANGE, 8-10 a.m., Harpswell. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs, ham or sausage, juice, fruit, coffee, tea and cocoa. Adults: $8, children under 10: $4.

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WEST BATH SEASIDE GRANGE SUPPER, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. Menu includes beans and franks, casseroles, soup, salad, bread, dessert and drninks. Donation of $8 per person, children younger than age 3 are free. Funds raised will benefit the 1901 Grange building work. FMI, call (207) 443-6366.

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SOUTH FREEPORT CHURCH ANNUAL SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, 8- 10:30 a.m., 98 S. Freeport Road, South Freeport. Blueberry pancake breakfast and outdoor worship service. FMI, visit southfreeportchurch.com/summer-blueberry festival.html.

POPHAM ART SHOW, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Popham Chapel House, Popham.

FLOWER PRESSING FOR NATURE JOURNALS, 1:30-3 p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. Learn about flower pressing for nature journals from Lynette Breton. FMI, email outreach@hhltmaine.org, call (207) 837- 9613 or visit hhltmaine.org.

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SWING DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6-8 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. All ages and generations welcome. Beginner lesson from 6-6:30 p.m. No partner

needed. Bring shoes to change into upon arrival to protect the dance floor. Suggested donation of $5 covers dance and lesson. FMI, email swingdancebrunswick@gmail.com or visit swingdancebrunswick.org.

PERFORMANCES

HARPSWELL COMMUNITY THEATER: ‘A DAY AT W.H.C.T.,’ 2 p.m., Centennial Hall, Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), Harpswell. A retro-style radio theater performance. Limited seating. Tickets are $5. FMI or to reserve seating, call (207) 376-5168.

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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick.

BABY AND ME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. A social time for babies and their caregivers; infant toys and music available. Free and open to the public; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS: VAUDEVILLE, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Maine Coast Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Tickets are $18-$23; available at Royal River Natural Foods in Freeport or smirkus.org. FMI, email events@mainecoastwaldorf.org or call (207) 865-3900.

THERAPY DOG STORY HOUR, 4-5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Kids of all ages can read to an attentive, loving dog. For a special time with a therapy dog, call ahead to save a spot. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

EGGHEAD EVENING: HISTORY OF THE PARTIES, 7-8:30 p.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Heather Cox Richardson, professor of history at Boston College, will lead a discussion about the two major political parties and how they got where they are today. Free and open to the public. FMI, contact Barb Burt at office@lincolncountydemocrats.com or (207) 687-7052.

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ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Thornton Hall, Mid Coast Senior Health, 56 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick. For all who are supporting individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. FMI, call (207) 729-8571.

TODDLER STORYTIME, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories and songs; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865- 3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

TODDLER YOGA, 10:30-11 a.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Yoga program designed for toddler and preschool-aged children; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865- 3307 or visit freeportlibrary.com.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH GUNTA, 11-11:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. Stories; adult supervision required. FMI, call (207) 865-3307 or visit freeportlibrar y.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS BATH/BRUNSWICK, noon, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS: VAUDEVILLE, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Maine Coast Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Tickets are $18-$23; available at Royal River Natural Foods in Freeport or smirkus.org. FMI, email events@mainecoastwaldorf.org or call (207) 865-3900.

TIDE POOLING, 1-3 p.m., Reid State Park, Georgetown. Kennebec Estuary Land Trust staff and Maine Master Naturalist volunteers will help explore intertidal zones. Free and open to the public; participants will need to pay the state park entrance fee. Light rain or shine event, and registration is encouraged at kennebecestuary.org/upcomingevents/ 2018reidtidepooling.

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