FRI/28

MISCELLANEOUS

FREEPORT COMMUNITY MARKET, 1- 5p.m. at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store’s “Moose” parking lot. Fresh, locally grown produce, specialty foods and quality handmade goods. Running every Friday afternoon.

FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.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.

SECRETS OF THE SHORE AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, 2p.m., meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot. Discover the secrets of the salt marsh, mud flat and rocky shore. Free with park admission. 865-4465.

MRS. TUCKER’S SUPPER – A CULINARY HISTORY TALK AND TOUR OF CASTLE TUCKER, 9-11a.m., Castle Tucker, 2 Lee Street, Wiscasset. A special program about 19th century dining. Program includes a house tour. $10 for members of Historic New England, $15 for nonmembers. Register at 882-7169.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 6p.m., Nazarene Church, 96 McKeen St., Brunswick. Showing the film “Jesus.”

PERFORMANCES

LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.

BATH MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, 7p.m., City Park Gazebo.

LIVE MUSIC: NICK RACIOPPI, 8-11p.m., Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport.

JIMMY GLEASON BAND, 7-9p.m., Bath Senior Citizens Activity Center, 45 Floral St., Bath. A “Good Ole Fashion Friday Nite Dance.” $7 per person. Refreshments will be available. 443-4937.

PUBLIC MEALS

LOBSTER STEW SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Merriconeag Grange, 529 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. Lobster stew, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, crackers, blueberry cake, coffee/tea, cold drinks. $15 per person; $8 children under 12. Takeout available. Deluxe hamburgers available for non-lobster lovers. 833-5583.

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FAMILY BARNYARD PROGRAM AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 10a.m. to noon OR 1-3p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $8 per person, free for ages 3 and under. Visit the barn and pastures to meet and learn about farm animals, and visit the gardens to learn about growing food. 869- 5433.

BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath.

ART AND MUSIC IN THE GARDEN BENEFIT, Evelyn Dunphy Studio. 15% of all sales go to Midcoast Hunger Prevention’s Backpack Program.

RECEPTION FOR HANDMADE ARTISTS’ BOOKS, 1-2:30p.m., Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham. 62 works of art by 22 Maine artists.

GAMING CLUB, 12-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Bring your own gaming device, play on the Wii U or try out a board game. Snacks provided. 725-1461.

CUNDY’S HARBOR BOOK CLUB, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. “The Art Forger” by Barbara A. Shapiro. 725-1461.

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, 2p.m., meet at the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Get to know the various ecological communities at the park. Free with park admission. 865-4465.

GREAT BOOKS MEETING, 10a.m. to noon. Topsham Public Library. Always looking for new members. 725-1727.

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING, 5-7p.m., Topsham Public Library. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. In-person registration open now so you can choose your character. Call 725-1727 for more information.

DRIVE OUT CANCER FUND RAISER, 8:30 a.m. Mt. Ararat High School. The Mt. Ararat and Morse Field Hockey programs are partnering with other area teams including: Boothbay, Freeport, Lincoln Academy and Maranacook to hold their 5th annual Drive Out Cancer field hockey game, this year a round Robin.

MAINE WOODWORKING EXPO 2015, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fort Andros, Brunswick. The expo will showcase exceptional quality furniture and wood accessories by noted Maine craftsmen and women, some of the finest in New England. For more information call Frank Southard at 547-3054 or email fesouthard@fairpoint.net.

TAKE A’LIKEN TO LICHENS, 9:30a.m., Bonyun Preserve, Westport Island. Join

the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and naturalist Becky Kolak and explore lichen biology. Register at 442-8400.

LEARN ABOUT LIFE IN TIDE POOLS, 4- 6p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s Pott’s Point Preserve. Join biology lab instructor Janet Gannon for a guided tour of the preserve. Free. www.hhltmaine.org.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 6p.m., Nazarene Church, 96 McKeen St., Brunswick. Showing the film “Jesus.”

PERFORMANCES

LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.

SUMMER IN THE PARK CONCERT AT L.L. BEAN — LAKE STREET DIVE, 7:30p.m., L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Freeport. See Lake Street Dive perform. Free and open to the public.

STRING TIDE, 6-7:30p.m., Bath Waterfront Park. Presented by the Chocolate Church Arts Center. For more information go to chocolatechurch.com/hot-tickets/.

LIVE MUSIC AT GRITTY’S, 8-11p.m., Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport.

PUBLIC MEALS

“RAISE THE ROOF” PUBLIC SUPPER, 4p.m-6p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Bath United Methodist Church to raise funds for a new parsonage roof. Menu includes Homemade Casseroles, our Famous Chicken Pie, Homemade Baked Beans, Salads, Hot Dogs, and “Make Your Own” Ice Cream Sundaes for dessert. Adults $7.50 and children $4.00,“eat-in or takeout. For more information call the church at (207) 443-4707.

SUN/30

MISCELLANEOUS

FAMILY BARNYARD PROGRAM AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 10a.m. to noon OR 1-3p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. 8 per person, free for ages 3 and under. Visit the barn and pastures to meet and learn about farm animals, and visit the gardens to learn about growing food. 869- 5433.

WOLFE’S NECK FARM “FAMILY FARM FEAST” FEATURING GATHER & FRONTIER, 5-8p.m. at the farm. An evening celebraiton of food and farming. $50 each for adults, $20 each for childre, free for ages 3 and under. Includes food, drink

and activities.

OSPREY WATCH AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, 2p.m., meet at the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Get a close look at one of the osprey nests and osprey families. 865-4465.

POWETRY IN CLAY, FROM BABYLON TO BOWDOINHAM, 1p.m.-4p.m. Gary Lawless, poet and co-owner of Gulf of Maine books in Brunswick will give a writing workshop that should include writing on a Merrymeeting Bay clay tablet. Writers of all ages are welcome. Please call to reserve a place.

MAINE WOODWORKING EXPO 2015, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Andros, Brunswick. The expo will showcase exceptional quality furniture and wood accessories by noted Maine craftsmen and women, some of the finest in New England. For more information call Frank Southard at 547-3054 or email fesouthard@fairpoint.net.

PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR, 1p.m., Heuston Burying Ground. With Barbara Desmarais. Admission $5, free to PHS members. Call 729- 6606 by 4p.m. Aug. 28 to register.

MON/31

MISCELLANEOUS

STITCH AND GLUE KAYAK, 8a.m. to 5p.m., Maine Maritime Museum. Start on Monday, and by Saturday afternoon you’ll be the proud owner of a beautiful wooden kayak. Members $500, nonmembers $530.

WILD RELATIVES AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, 2p.m., meet at the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Free with park admission. 865- 4465.

TUE/1

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE TEA TASTING, 6-7p.m., Jacqueline’s Tea Room, 201 Main St., Freeport. Sample a variety of teas for free.

PERFORMANCES

AN EVENING WITH THE ATERS, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, 516 Main Rd., Phippsburg. Music and comedy. 446- 7199. $15. drummorebayconcerthall.com

WED/2

MISCELLANEOUS

EASY RIDERS BIKING CLUB, 9-10a.m., starting at People Plus in Brunswick. A group ride, lasting about one hour, in Brunswick. STORY TIME, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. For ages 2-4.

THU/3

MISCELLANEOUS

THOMAS POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS SPECIAL, at Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick. A musical tribute to friends, family and frolic. Bingo from 1-3p.m., potluck from 5-7p.m., and live music and 7:30p.m. Dance social at 9p.m.

TOPS CLUB WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 6p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Main St., Brunswick. Weighin and support meeting. 729-6400.

FREEPORT COMMUNITY LIBRARY FREE THURSDAY FILMS: “THE WOMAN IN GOLD,” 1p.m., Freeport Community Librar y.

GARDEN CLUB OF WISCASSET FALL MEETING, 12:30p.m., Wiscasset Congregational Church. Featuring life birds from Wind Over Wings Rehabilitation Center, presented by Hope Gordon. Refreshments will be served. Open to the public.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders, eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues. 725- 1461.

“HOW I BECAME A POET” WITH MAINE POET LAUREATE WESLEY MCNAIR, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. A reading followed by a Q&A session and book-signing.

PERFORMANCES

FINAL SHOW FOR THE SEASON: BISHOP AVE BAND, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, Phippsburg. $15. 446-7199. drummorebayconcerthall.com.

FRI/4

MISCELLANEOUS

FREEPORT COMMUNITY MARKET, 1- 5p.m. at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store’s Moose” parking lot. Fresh, locally grown produce, specialty foods and quality handmade goods. Running every Friday afternoon.

THOMAS POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS SPECIAL, at Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick. A musical tribute to friends, family and frolic. For more information, including participating bands and ticket prices, visit thomaspointbeach.com/special/.

FINGER FUN LAPSIT AND PLAY GROUP, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library. For babies and toddlers and a caregiver.