CALENDAR

We welcome community groups to list their special events in Calendar.

Items should be submitted two weeks in advance. Send them to: Calendar Editor, The Times Record, P.O. Box 10, Brunswick, ME 04011; by fax, 721-3151; or e-mail calendar@timesrecord.com

Fri/25

Blood drive

American Red Cross Donor Center, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Botanical Gardens Bird Walk, 7-9 a.m.; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barter’s Island Road, Boothbay; free but pre-registration required; 633-4333 ext. 101 or mainegardens.org.
Church-wide Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Life Source Ministries Parking Lot, 34 Grover Ln., Brunswick.
Travelogue film: “Europe’s Wild Gem — Iceland,” narrated by producer John Wilson, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memoiral, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene; free; 946-5311 or www.Sawyer-Foundation.com.
Chess club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 7-11; led by Nathaniel Rines; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
“Coast and country” Gallery opening, 4-6 p.m.; 833 Five Islands Rd., Georgetown; works by Barbara BEan, Cory Hart, Letty Husson, Lea Peterson, and Susan Zimmerman.
Ride Into Summer, 4-9 p.m.; Downtown Gardiner, Waterfront Park; bike rodeo, bicycle parade, “Best Pizza” competition, motorcycle parade, music and fireworks; 582-3100 or gardinermainstreet.org.
Schoolhouse Ice Ceream and Tea Social 6:30 p.m.; Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish; children encouraged to dress as princesses, princes, or pirates; $5 per child, adults free; 637-2186 or wearefamily1972@yahoo.com.

Performances

Exit 244 concert, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Freeport; 865-4404.
Youth Ensembles Auditions, reserve an audition slot through 780-5265 or usm.maine.edu/music; singers especially welcome.
Folk Concert, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7); Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg; Cindy Kallet and Gary Larsen performing; $12/$8 students and children, under 8 free; 389-1770.
Teens for jeans benefit concert, 7-10 p.m., Mt. Ararat High School Commons, Topsham; to benefit Clothign Garage; ages 20 and under; music by ILLIJAH, Miles from Nothing and Trouble in the West; $8 advance, $10 at door ($8 if bringing new/gently used clothing donation).

Public Meals

Public Turkey Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St., Lisbon; $7/$3.50 children 12 and under/preschool age free.

Talks-Workshops

Homeschoolers: Circus Arts, 1:15-2:45 p.m.; 57 Desert Rd., Freeport; for ages 9-12; $10; 865-3900 ext. 105 or www.merriconeag.org.

Sat/26

Blood drive

Shaw’s Supermarket, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Brunswick; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Merrymeeting Audubon Field Trip: Thorne Head, 7:15 at CVS in Bath or 7:30 north end of High St., Bath; free; 729-8661.
Church-wide Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Life Source Ministries Parking Lot, 34 Grover Ln., Brunswick.
Plant Sale, 9-11 a.m.; Georgetown Fire Department, Rt. 127; rain or shine, coffee and soft drinks served and donation of plants prior to sale requested; 371-2255.
Book, Plant and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 44 Middle Rd., Dresden; rain or shine; 737-8810.
Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., UMaine Cooperative Extension Office in Lisbon Falls; send specific plant requests to asceasale@yahoo.com.
Not-Your-Garden-Variety Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barter’s Island Road, Boothbay; hard to find and unique perenials and native plants,Saturday morning for members only; 633-4333 ext. 101 or mainegardens.org.
Osprey Watch, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport; free with park admission, $1 ages 5-11, $3 ages 12-64, free under 5 and over 65; begin at benches by second parking lot; 865-4465.
“The Painterly Landscape": Contemporary New England Art,” 3-5 p.m., Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main St., Wiscasset; free; 882-7682 or www.wiscassetbaygallery.com.
Informal Music, Worship and Community Sharing, 4 p.m., Library Park Gazebo in Bath; all are welcome; donation of non-perishable food item to be donated to the Bath Community Food Pantry.
Opening Reception Studio 53, 5-8 p.m., 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor; featuring the works of John Vander, Gerda Anderson, David Dupree, Heidi Seidelhuber and the artist collective; 633-2755.
Exhibit Opening: “Subdue, Seize and Take: Maritime Maine in the Unwelcome Interruption of the War of 1812”; Maine Maritime Museum, Bath; www.mainemaritimemuseum.org.

Performances

Gospel Concert, 6:30 p.m.; 36 Pejepscot Terrace, Brunswick; Denise Moore-Reynolds, Ray Hannah, Pastor Peter Sheff, B.J. Peres and others; free; 504-2337.

Public Meals

Baked Bean and Casserole Supper, 4-6 p.m., Bowdoinham Fire Station, Post Road; $8, $3 under 12; Susann Uhle 666-8801.
Baked Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m.; Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral St.; 3 kinds of beans, hot dogs, clam casserole, chop suey, mac and cheese, salads and desserts; $7/$3.50 children; rbanks36@comcast.net.
Public Supper Buffet, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Northport Memorial VFW, 780 Atlantic Highway, Northport; baked ham and beans, hommade macaroni and cheese, and apple pie.
Home Baked Bean and Ham Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School St., Lisbon; $7, $3 ages 6-12, 5 and under free; 353-8951.
Baked Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., Harraseeket Grange No. 9, 13 Elm St., Freeport; 3 kinds of beans, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, pasta salad; coleslaw, pies; $7, $3 under 10; 865-3363.
Baked Bean Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main St., Yarmouth; $8, $4 for children; 846-5894.

Sun/27

Miscellaneous

Plant and Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 46 Pleasant St., Topsham; vegetables and annuals, fundraiser for Midcoast Youth Theater; 751-2619.
Not-Your-Garden-Variety Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barter’s Island Road, Boothbay; hard to find and unique perenials and native plants,Saturday morning for members only; 633-4333 ext. 101 or mainegardens.org.
Antique Car Show, 10:30-2:30 p.m., Alewife Fish Ladder Restoration Festival in Damariscotta Mills; free; 563-2793 or damariscottamills.org.
Stroll With The Ranger, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport; free with park admission, $1 ages 5-11, $3 ages 12-64, free under 5 and over 65; begin at benches by second parking lot; 865-4465.
“Commemorative Ceremony: Malaga Island,” 3:30 p.m., gallery open 2-5 p.m.; 1825 Harpswell Island Rd., Orr’s Island; photography bySteve Black and works by Tom Brudzinski; contribution of a beverage or apetizer requested.

Mon/28

Memorial Day

For activities in the Mid-coast area, refer to Memorial Day coverage on page A1.

Miscellaneous

Game Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; 729-0475.
Wild Flower Walk, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport; free with park admission, $1 ages 5-11, $3 ages 12-64, free under 5 and over 65; begin at benches by second parking lot; 865-4465.
Craft Meetup, for knitters, beaders, weavers, quilters, rug hookers, etc.; bring project to work on or share, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-5242 x510.

Tue/29

Blood drive

American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Mid Coast Presbyterian Church, 1-5:30 p.m., 84 Main St., Topsham; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
Tuesdays with Jessica, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories and crafts for young ones, with Jessica Mahnke; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Free Game Day, noon-3 p.m., Richmond Senior Citizen’s Group, 164 Pleasant St.; starts with lunch, followed by variety of games; transportation or more info, Barbara Barter 737-2190.
Knitting Circle ‘Crafternoons,’ 3:30-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; age 7 to adult; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Lego League, for ages 7 and older, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; ages 6 and older; bring own Legos and snack; led by Matt Boyle; 443-5141 x17.
Open Community Square Dance, 6 p.m., Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick; instruction and refreshments; $2 community dance, $4 whole night; 6-7 p.m. community/students level; 7-8:30 p.m. students/mainstream level; 8:30-9 p.m. plus level; Polly Harris 373-1778.
3rd Annual Summer Film Festival: “Mad Hot Ballroom” (documentary, 2005), 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 443-5141 or www.patten.lib.me.us.

Public Meals

Neighborhood cafe, free meal, 5:30-7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath; also open mic to share music, thoughts, poetry and stories; free; cafe.neighborhood@gmail.com.

Talks-Workshops

Community Program series: Student presentations, 6:30 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; sponsored by Cathance River Education Alliance; www.CREAMaine.org.

Wed/30

Blood drive

American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Story Time for preschool children, 10:30 a.m., Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High St.,; includes storytelling and crafts; 882-7161.
Book Babies, for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 20 minutes of rhyming stories, finger plays and song; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Current Events Forum, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; sponsored by Midcoast Senior College; moderator to facilitate topics ranging from local, national and international; free.
Eager Beaver Knitters, 6-8:30 p.m., Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, 37 Cotton Road, Lisbon; bring own materials; Verla Brooks 353-9075 or vbrooks@lisbonme.org.

Performances

Brunswick High School Concert, Featuring Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, 116 Maquoit Road; free; brunswickmusic.org/calendar.
Pedal-Driven: A Bike-Umentary, 7 p.m.; Frotier Cinema and Cafe; $10 advance, $12 at the door; www.explorefrontier.com.

Talks-Workshops

Lunch at the library series: LibraryThing creator Tim Spalding, noon, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x25 or www.patten.lib.me.us.

Thu/31

Blood drive

American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
Guided Bird Walk, 7 a.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth; meet at environmetal center; $8, $5 members; bring binoculars and field guides; 781-2330 or programs@maineaudubon.org.
Laughing Club for Everyone, 10:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $2; 729-0475.
Time for Twos, 10:30-11 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; short stories, songs and puppets; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Home School Time, 1-2 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Line Dancing, Beginners 6 p.m., intermediate/advanced 7:15 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; $20 per month; register 729-0757; questions Janice LcLaughlin 729-6945.

Performances

Brunswick High school concert, featuring Treble Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, 7 p.m., Crooker Theater, 116 Maquoit Road; freebrunswickmusic.org/ calendar.
Life During Wartime, a production of Dramatic Repertory Company, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland; $10-$20; www.DramaticRep.org or 1-800-838-3006.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; cwing9877@gmail.com.
Pedal-Driven: A Bike-Umentary, 7 p.m.; Frotier Cinema and Cafe; $10 advance, $12 at the door; www.explorefrontier.com.

Talks-Workshops

Young green thumbs series: Baaaaah Ram Ewe!, by Becky Kolak, 4-5 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road; ages 4 and older and parents; free; register 725-1727 or mariah@topshamlibrary.org.
French Workshop, 6 p.m., Franco Center Heritage Hall, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston; 2 Thursday sessions; total cost is $60; to register: 783-1585 or jcoyne@francocenter.org.

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