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MISCELLANEOUS

CUNDY’S HARBOR CELEBRATION: ICE

CREAM SOCIAL, 6-7:30p.m., Cundy’s

Harbor Library. SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, beginning at 3p.m., South Freeport Church.

Attic Teasures and Jewelry Sale 3p.m-

7p.m., free concert by the Chandler Military Band at 7p.m. Go to southfreeportchurch.com or call 865-4012 for more information. FRIDAY EVENING AT MCBS:

AUTHOR/ART HISTORIAN DAVID

ADAMS CLEVELAND, 7p.m., Maine

Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta. Listen to the author read from his fascinating and haunting novel, and discuss his experiences in writing and publishing.

Refreshments will be served. 563-

3207. OPENING RECEPTION: SEBASCODEGAN

ARTISTS COOPERATIVE GALLERY, 5-

7p.m., 4 Old Orr’s Island Road, 7.5 miles from Cooks Corner. 833-5717. FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m.,

People Plus, 35 Union Street,

Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Donation $8/$5. All are welcome. FMI: 200-7577, brennan. mk@gmail.com, or www.folkdancebrunswick.com. COUNTRY FEST MAINE 2014 JAMS, 6-

10p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44

Plains Road, Litchfield. Rain or shine!

$10 per carload.

PERFORMANCES

“TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD,”

AN INTERNATIONAL TEEN THEATER

CAMP PRODUCTION, 7:30p.m. at The

Theater Project, 14 School Street,

Brunswick. Tickets are pay-what-youwant, suggested $12. 729-8584. “VENUS IN FUR,” 7:30p.m., Gaslight

Theater, Hallowell City Happ, Hallowell.

Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale “Venis in Fur.” Perfomance will be ASL sign interpreted.

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MISCELLANEOUS

TOUR DE MERRYMEETING BAY BIKE

RIDE, 8a.m. for the 50-mile ride (7a.m. registration), 10a.m. for the 25-mile ride

(9a.m. registration). The loop begins and ends at Foreside Recreation Fields,

Topsham. The ride is fully supported.

BBQ lunch and music provided at the conclusion of the ride. CUNDY’S HARBOR CELEBRATION: FISHERMAN’S 5K WALK/RUN, check-in and registration 7:30-8a.m., Cundy’s Harbor

Hall. Registration the day of the event is

$15. Pre-registration is $12 through email at mare6m@gmail.com or 725-

8468 prior to the event. CRAFT FAIR,

9a.m. to 3p.m., Church of the Nazarene parking lot. Interested in participating?

Call Laura at 522-0704. VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY LUNCHEON, 11a.m. to 1p.m., all proceeds go to the fire department. Overstuffed lobster roll, $12; home made chicken salad roll, $8; or hot dogs, $4; include chips, drink, and a delicious home made cookie. BLINDMAN’S DINGHY RACE

AND LOBSTER CRATE RACES, 2p.m.,

Holbrook’s Wharf. 10TH ANNUAL PEACE FAIR, 10a.m. to

3p.m., Brunswick Mall. Led by local young activists. Games and activites for all ages, a short play by The Theater

Project’s International Teen Camp, a

Tribute to Pete Seeger, and a performance by the Island Beats Steel Drum

Band. SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, all day at South Freeport Church. Attic Teasures and Jewelry Sale, “Spark’s Ark”

Animals will be there, as well as miniature horse carriage rides, interactive music by Earth Jams, “Vandini” magic and balloon show, Hula Hooping, a bounce house, face painting, games and much more. $5.00 admission. Fine

Arts and Crafts, lobster roll lunch, BBQ cookout diner, blueberry baked goods, and fresh squeezed blueberry lemonade will be for purchase. At 7p.m. enjoy a concert by the local favorite

“The Half Moon Jug Band.” Tickets for the Saturday night concert are only

$10.00 and can be purchased at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/eve nt/750890. Go to southfreeportchurch.com or call 865-4012 for more information. TEXAS HOLDEM, 6p.m., Knights of

Columbus Hall, 807 Middle Street,

Bath. 443-4700. COUNTRY FEST MAINE 2014 JAMS, 9-

10:30a.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44

Plains Road, Litchfield. Rain or shine!

$15 per person. COUNTRY FEST MAINE 2014 LIVE

MUSIC, 11a.m. to 9p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44 Plains Road, Litchfield.

Rain or shine! $15 per person. RED CLOAK HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR,

7:30p.m., Bath. An evening lantern-lit tour exploring Bath, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. 380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

PERFORMANCES

SUMMER SATURDAY MUSIC SERIES:

CILANTRO, 6p.m., waterfront park,

Bath. Presented by Chocolate Church

Arts Center. Free and open to the public. Rain site is Chocolate Church. “TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD,”

AN INTERNATIONAL TEEN THEATER

CAMP PRODUCTION, 7:30p.m. at The

Theater Project, 14 School Street,

Brunswick. Tickets are pay-what-youwant, suggested $12. 729-8584. BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FAMILY CONCERT, 10:30a.m.,

Morrell Room, Curtis Library. “‘Old Mac-

Donald’s Farm’ and other String Quintet

Adventures of Peace and Harmony.”

“How Can We Create a World in Which

All Children Can Thrive?” concert on the

Brunswick Green from 10a.m. to 3p.m. as well. After the concert, join others on the green as the 10th Annual Peace Fair celebrates the life and music of Pete

Seeger.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER,

4:30-6:00p.m., North Pownal United

Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road,

Pownal. Three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets and assorted homemade pies. $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12, free for children 3 years and younger.

First Saturday of every month through

November. BENEFIT CHOWDER DINNER, 4:30-

6:30p.m., Sportsman’s Club, Main

Rd./Rt. 207, Phippsburg. $10 per person, children under 9 $7. An Eagle

Scout Project Fundraiser. PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8-10a.m., Merriconeag Grange, 529 Harpswell Road,

Harpswell. Pancakes, french toast, sausage, ham, juice, and coffee. $8, children 12 and under free. PHIPPSBURG CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: LOBSTER ON THE LAWN, 5p.m. at the church. Meals include side dishes. Lobster $23, hot dog or veggie burger meal

$7. Children under 3 free. Tickets available while supplies last — contact 251-

3564 or email alsflo@aol.com. Parking at the foot of the hill.

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MISCELLANEOUS

WONDERLAND DOLL TEA PARTY AND

DOLL SALE, 2-4p.m., Merrymeeting Arts

Center, Bowdoinham. Hatmaking, games, Alice in Wonderland croquet, and ahigh tea. $5 per person. Bring favorite dolls or stuffed animals to enjoy tea with you! Reservations requested at

207-370-5002. PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WALKING TOUR, 1p.m., Orr’s Island tour with John Webster. Admission $5, free to PHS members. FMI or to register, call 729-6606. CUNDY’S HARBOR CELEBRATION:

BLESSING OF THE FLEET, 8a.m., Watson’s Store on the wharf. 725-7770. COUNTRY FEST MAINE 2014 JAMS, 9-

10:30a.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44

Plains Road, Litchfield. Rain or shine!

$12 per person. COUNTRY FEST MAINE 2014 LIVE

MUSIC, 11a.m. to 6p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44 Plains Road, Litchfield.

Rain or shine! $12 per person. NATURALIST SESSION AT HVNC:

“FRESHWATER MACROINVERTEBRATES AT HVNC,” 1-3p.m. at Hidden

Valley Nature Center, Jefferson. Dr. Dan

Townsend will lead participants in a search of several wetland habitats at

HVNC looking for insects, isopods, leeches, and snails. Suggested donation of $10 for HVNC members, $12 for non-members. FMI, www.hvnc.org/registration.

PERFORMANCES

DAPONTE STRING QUARTET SUMMER

SERIES II: ENTENTE CORDIALE, 3p.m.,

Piper Shores Retirement Community,

Scarborough. Tickets available at Maine

Coast Books in Damariscotta, Gulf of

Maine Books in Brunswick, and Longfellow Books in Monument Square, Portland. $25 general admission, under 21 free. “TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD,”

AN INTERNATIONAL TEEN THEATER

CAMP PRODUCTION, 2p.m. at The Theater Project, 14 School Street,

Brunswick. Tickets are pay-what-youwant, suggested $12. 729-8584. A SINGLE THREAD — ACOUSTIC ALTERNATIVE, 5:30-7p.m., The Pavilion at

Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School Street,

Lisbon. Part of the Lisbon Concerts in the Park Series. Free and open to the public. Bring a chair, a friend, and have a good time! “VENUS IN FUR,” 2p.m., Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Happ, Hallowell.

Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale “Venis in Fur.”

PUBLIC MEALS

SUMMER BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, beginning at 8a.m., 98 South Freeport Road,

South Freeport. $6. Go to southfreeportchurch.com or call 865-4012 for more information.

MON/4

MISCELLANEOUS

GATHER ’ROUND THE RAILROAD, 3p.m.

An opportunity for model railroad buffs to chat and share stories while watching the trains round the tracks of the model railroad “Garden” landscape that Jack

Dexter has created in the backyard of his Edgecomb home. For more information and to register by August 1, call

563-1363. RECREATIONAL KAYAKING: THE BASIC

“ON THE WATER” CLASS. 9-11a.m.,

Biscay Pond Beach, Biscay Road,

Damariscotta. This introductory class, led by Mid-Coast Kayak, will focus on basic strokes, skills and safety information needed to enjoy paddling a recreational kayak on our area’s many calm inland lakes and rivers. Fee: $25. Call

563-1363 by August 1 to register. HOMMOUS AND POETRY WITH POET

SHARIF ELMUSA, 4p.m., Gulf of Maine

Books, 134 Maine Street, Brunswick.

Palestinian poet Sharif Elmusa, author of

“Flawed Landscapes – Poems 1987-

2008” and a contributor to “Seeking

Palestine – New Palestinian Writing on

Exile and Home”. Sharif will be joined by readers Fateh Azzam, Al Miller and Gary

Lawless. Hommous will be served, and the event is free, and open to the public.

PERFORMANCES

CIRCUS SMIRKUS PRESENTS

“ANCHORS AWAY FOR ATLANTIS” 1p.m. and 6p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School,

57 Desert Road, Freeport. Tickets $18-

$21. Available at Royal River Natural

Foods. smirkus.org, 865-3900 ext.113.