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TOPSHAM FAIR, 9a.m. to 8p.m. at the Topsham Fairgrounds. $10 per person, includes rides. Kids under 36 inches tall get in for free. For a complete fair schedule, visit www.topshamfair.net.
SILENT AUCTION AND ARTISTS RECEPTION TO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION — MAINE CHAPTER AND THE RESIDENT ASSISTANCE FUND, 3:30-5p.m., The Highlands, Topsham. Featuring works of art from the photography exhibit “Colors of Maine” by Rafael Macias. 1-888-760-1042.
EXPLORE YOUR WORLD: SCIENCE AND TECH PROGRAMS FOR KIDS, 11a.m. to noon, Cundy’s Harbor Library. Topics include hero science, lobsters and junk drawer robots. 725-1461.
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.
FORTS IN THE FOREST AND BUG SAFARI, 10a.m., Merrymeeting Fields Preserve. Lead by naturalist, Becky Kolak, participants will construct temporary forts and ferry houses as well as explore the world of woodland insects. Free. 442-8400.
RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR OF BATH, 7:30p.m. Lantern lit walking tour led by The Lady in the Red Cloak, discovering history and mystery. The 90 minute tour suitable for all ages is by reservation only,. $15/$7. Red- CloakHauntedHistoryTours.com. 380- 3806.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8p.m., East Brunswick Baptist Church, 83 Farley Road, Brunswick. For ages kindergarten through high school.
SMALL WONDERS AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, meet at 2p.m. at the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Discover extraordinary things. 865-4465.
TOPS CLUB WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 6p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Main St., Brunswick. Weigh-in and support meeting. 729- 6400.
PERFORMANCES
ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 12:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.
ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 6:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.
“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN,” 7:30p.m. at Maine State Music Theater. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunch backed side-kick, Igor, and lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. 725-8769.
“THE TURN OF THE SCREW,” 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. A young governess is left to care for two recently orphaned children in a lonely English manor. She begins to see the specters of the former governess and her lover haunting the children and embarks on a macabre journey to save their souls. Call 933-9999 for more information.
“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 1p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Magic and laughter are on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. For more information, call 933-9999.
HARPSWELL BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 6-8p.m. Located in George J. Mitchell Field, Route 123, Harpswell. Featuring the Merrymeeting Band. Free. Thursday evenings all summer long.
DEPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER CONCERT — SUMMER SERIES II: ORGANICISM, 7:30p.m., Union Church, South Bristol.
DIFFERENT VOICES, 7:30p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston. $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for students. Showcasing visiting choreographers from across the U.S. and beyond. Part of the Bates Dance Festival.
AUGUST MUSIC SERIES AT SAVORY MAINE: SYLVIA TAVARES AND GARY MCCUE, 6-8p.m., Savory Maine, 11 Water Street, Damariscotta. 563-2111.
MAGGIE & ROB COFFIN COMBO, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, 516 Main Rd., Phippsburg. $15. 446-7199.
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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 hand-made goods. Running every
Friday afternoon.
TOPSHAM FAIR, 9a.m. to 8p.m. at the Topsham Fairgrounds. $10 per person, includes rides. Kids under 36 inches tall get in for free. For a complete fair schedule, visit www.topshamfair.net.
CHAMBERLAIN DAYS, noon to 9p.m. throughout Brunswick. Noon to 4p.m. is registration time at 159 Park Row, a 1p.m. Brunswick History Presentation at 159 Park Row, 3p.m. encampment setup on the downtown mall, a 3p.m. Pennellville walking tour beginning at the Chamberlain Museum, a 5p.m. reception at the General’s Home and a Civil War Letters Play at 7p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church.
CASCO BAY ART LEAGUE SUMMER SHOW RECEPTION, 4-6p.m., Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road. Featuring work by Carolyn Bachman, Frances Caswel, Valerie Tamlin and more.
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.
PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR, 1p.m. Pennellville with Nancy Pennell. Offered in conjunction with Chamberlain Days. Admission $5, free to PHS members. For more information or to register, call 729-6606.
FLOAT YOUR BOAT FINE ARTS RECEPTION, 5-7p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery, 11 Centre St., Bath. Refreshments will be served. Diane Dahlke, guest artist, and gallery members will attend. 442- 0300.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8p.m., East Brunswick Baptist Church, 83 Farley Road, Brunswick. For ages kindergarten through high school.
WINE AND CHEESE ART RECEPTION FOR “FLOAT YOUR BOAT” EXHIBIT, 5- 7p.m., Centre St. Arts Gallery. Featuring work by Diane Dahlke.
IN THE PINES AT WOLFE’S NECK WOODS STATE PARK, 2p.m., meet at the circle of benches by the second parking lot. Tour the pine forest on our accessible path. 865-4465.
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.
ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 12:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested
donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School. Jennifer Koh, Robert Moody and the Bowdoin Festival Orchestra. Music by Tchaikovsky, Copland and Puts. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.
“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN,” 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. at Maine State Music Theater. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunch backed side-kick, Igor, and lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. 725-8769.
“FALLEN ANGELS,” 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Best friends, Jane and Julia, “fell” seven years earlier when they had affairs with the same dashing Frenchman. Now settled into humdrum marriages, the two pine for passion. With their husbands away for the weekend, the women receive word that their lover has returned. Call 933-9999 for more information.
DIFFERENT VOICES, 7:30p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston. $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for students. Showcasing visiting choreographers from across the U.S. and beyond. Part of the Bates Dance Festival.
CATIE CURTIS IN CONCERT, 7p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road, Georgetown. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by stopping in at GHS during when open on Wednesdays 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturdays 10a.m. to noon.
AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC WITH TOM WHITEHEAD & FRIENDS, 7:30p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. $12 per person, $6 for students, children under 8 free. 389-1770.
“SAGA AT WAGON WHEEL SALOON,” 7:30p.m., Harpswell Community Theater, Centennial Hall, Rt. 123, Harpswell Center. Admission: $5.
LIVE MUSIC: KEVIN MIDGELY, 8-11p.m., Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport.
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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.
TOURS OF THE MAINE RESPONDER OIL SPILL RESPONSE VESSEL, 10a.m. to 4p.m., Deering Pier. A Maine Maritime Museum event. Rare behind-the-scenes tour of an oil spill response vessel. Free.
TOPSHAM FAIR, 9a.m. to 8p.m. at the Topsham Fairgrounds. $12 per person, includes rides. Kids under 36 inches tall get in for free. For a complete fair schedule, visit www.topshamfair.net.
GEORGETOWN WORKING LEAGUE FAIR, 10a.m. to 2 p.m., Georgetown Central School. Handmade gifts, white elephants, collectibles, jewelry, silent auction, baked-goods, local artists/crafters, Maine children’s authors, raffle of framed art quilt, lobster or turkey salad lunch. Rain or shine; free admission and parking. 371-9086.
CHAMBERLAIN DAYS, all day in Brunswick. Various events happening at the Chamberlain Museum, the Pejepscot Historical Society, the Downtown Mall, Fort Andross and the Skolfield- Whittier House. For more information and for a full schedule of events, see pejepscothistorical.org/events.
GARLIC HARVESTING AT L.O.C.A.L. GARDEN IN BATH, 3p.m., RSU 1 L.O.C.A.L. Garden, Bath. Learn the insand outs of late summer organic gardening. Fun for the whole family. Visit kennebecestuary.com for more information.
#CRAFTERDAY, 10a.m. to noon, Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in craft session for kids. 725-1461.
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.
DAVID ROSENFELT BOOK TALK AND SIGNING, 11a.m., Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta. Author of “Lessons From Tara” and “Who Let the Dogs Out?” among others.
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.
BELGIAN, FRENCH, DUTCH AND AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM EXHIBITION OPENING, Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main St., Wiscasset. 882-7682.
ORR’S AND BAILEY ISLANDS FIRE DEPARTMENT 2ND ANNUAL AUCTION AND YARD SALE, 8a.m. to 2p.m., Orr’s Island Fire Station. Live auction begins at 10a.m. Sunday with preview and registration at 9a.m. Sunday. Silent Auction open 8a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday and 8a.m. to noon sunday. Breakfast and lunch served both days. www.obifd.org.
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