CALENDAR

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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/11

Miscellaneous

Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Travelogue film: “Majestic Montana,” narrated by Steve Gonser, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memoiral, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene; free; 946-5311 or www.Sawyer-Foundation.com.
134th Annual Meeting of Village Improvement association, 3:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; program: “Preventive Care for Trees,” arborist Tim Vail; light refreshments; 729-8017 or 729-6666.
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.
All-Species Parade, 4 p.m., Brunswick mall, Maine St.; sponsored by Arts Are Elementary and Spindleworks; 725-1232 or www.AllSpeciesParade.org; www.ArtsAreElementary.org.
Second Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Brunswick; more than 55 artists and 11 galleries; sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance; brochure and map, www.5raa.org or 798-6964.
Artists Reception for “Return to Sender,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., Watnot Gallery, Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St., Brunswick; 725-8820.
Opening reception for “Exploring Bogs,” ink and prismacolor drawings by Barbara Dean, 6-9 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick.

Performances

Classical Spanish guitar concert, by Brian Cullen, 7:15 p.m., Marji Greenhut Sculpture Studio, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick; free; music from Back to Brazilian to Beatles; 725-8253.
Mike Miclon, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.; advance: $12, $5 under 18, at door: $15; 633-5159 or www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com; www.mikemiclon.com.
See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
On Golden Pond, 7:30 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
Portland Chamber Music fetival, 8 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St.; 10:30 a.m. for free open rehearsal educational session; $25; 888-702-7730 or www.FreeportPerfomrmingArts.com.
Saturday looks good to me with Wild Moccasins, 9:30 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland; $8; ages 21+; www.PortlandEmpire.com.

Talks-Workshops

West African drumming and dancing workshop with Sayon Camara, 6-8 p.m., Winnegance Ledge Studio, 51 High St., Bath; $35; preregister 319-7433.

Sat/12

Blood drive

Auburn Mall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Auburn; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: International Migratory Bird Day at Viles Arboretum in Augusta; meets at Brunswick Hannaford at 7 a.m. to carpool or at arboretum at 8 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; various programs for children and adults; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Doug Suitor 841-1951.
Brunswick project Clean Sweep, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Brunswick; volunteers needed to help spruce up downtown; sign up at BDA table in front of Senter Place; 729-4439.
Mega yard sale to benefit Class of 2015, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Lisbon High School; clothing, toys, bedding, books, housewares, electronics, furniture, tools, collectibles.
Food addicts in Recovery Anonymous informational meeting, 9 a.m., Mid Coast Hospital Medical Office Building, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick; 12-step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, opvereating, under eating and bulimia; no dues, fees or wigh-ins; 775-2132 or www.FoodAddicts.org.
Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bowdoin Fire Department, Cornish Drive; also raffle; 666-5752 or 666-5974.
Pipsqueaks and parents fun and fitness fundraiser, 10-11 a.m., West Bath School; benefits Odyssey of the Mind team’s trip to OM World Finals; Heidi Barber 837-8757.
May Celebration and Medieval Faire, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport; family day of festive activities; Maypole dancing, food, Medival garb encouraged; free; 865-3900 or www.Merriconeag.org.
Brunswick’s Hidden Gems walking tour of Fort Andross and 250th Anniversary Park, with archaeologist and historian Fred Koerber, 10 a.m., 14 Maine St.; sponsored by Village Review Board; 725-6660.
Plant sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Pleasant and Middle streets, Brunswick; sponsored by Women’s Alliance of the Unitarian Universalist Church; annuals, perennials, house plants; 833-5125.
Annual children’s book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; sponsored by Friends of Patten Free Library; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
Annual mail carriers food drive serving Bath area; leave nonperishable donations at mail box; suggested pasta, peanut butter, tuna, soup, cerela, canned fruits and vegetables; cannot take glass jars or fresh foods; 837-8387 or 443-9778.
Medicare benefits healthycare options information session, 10 a.m., Tim Horton’s, 5 Horton Place, Topsham; 949-375-0856 or www.Medicare.gov.
Hyde School open house, 1-3 p.m., High St., Bath; reservation 443-7103 or www.Hyde.edu.
Brunswick Barter Market, 3-5 p.m., Shift Sustainable Home Goods, 56 Maine St.; bring items to trade (food, handmade items, services, etc); sponsored by Merrymeeting Permaculture and Transition; 239-9679.

Performances

On Golden Pond, 2 and 8 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
Worship Concert to benefit World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine, 7 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; local worship groups, creative movement, refreshments; $4, $2 seniors and students, $12 family; hosted by Maine St. Baptist Church Youth Group, 725-7303.
New England ringers: Carillons and Cherry Blossoms, 7:30 p.m., First Parish Church, UCC, Maine St., Brunswick; $10 donation; 729-7331, www.firstparishmusic.com or www.newenglandringers.org.
See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 7:30 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
Midcoast Symphony orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; $17, free ages 18 and younger; 846-5378 or www.MidcoastSymphony.org.

Public Meals

2nd Annual Spring Tea, noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topham; assorted finger sandwiches, white cheddar scones, grapefruit curd and herbal butter, variety of desserts and featured teas; for men, women and children; $12.50 and $6.50 under 12, in advance; $15/$7 at door; 729-3193.
Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Route 136, Durham; also chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies; $7.50, $3 ages 5-12, under 5 free; 240-1637.
Bean Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Woolwich Grange Hall; $7, $3 under 12; 443-6505.
Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; $7, $4 ages 5-12, 5 and under free, $20 family max; 737-4735.
Public Supper, 5 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport; three kinds of beans, chop suey, coleslaw. macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, desserts; $8, $4 children; 865-6022.
Bean and Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick; $8, $4 ages 6-12, free 5 and under; reservations 725-2185.
Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Durham Masonic Lodge; also chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies; $7.50, $4 ages 5-12, free under 5.

Talks-Workshops

Artists Talk, featuring winner of 2012 Joy of the Lens juried photography exhibit, 11 a.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham; free; 725-1727 or tplinfo@TopshamLibrary.org.
Topsham Shared-Use path presentation, 1:30 p.m., The Highland Green Community Center, 7 evergreen Drive, Tospham; guided hike to follow; 729-9880.
West African drumming and dancing workshop with Sayon Camara, noon-4 p.m., Winnegance Ledge Studio, 51 High St., Bath; potluck supper; $70; preregister 319-7433.

Sun/13

Miscellaneous

Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1754 Chapman-Hall House, Damariscotta; assorted perennials, vegetable seedlings, houseplants, shrubs, trees, garden-related items and books; www.LincolnCountyHistory.org.

Performances

On Golden Pond, 2 p.m., The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston; $18, $5 ages 18 and younger, $15 groups 10+; 782-3200 or www.ThePublicTheatre.org.
A Star Called Love: The Freedom Stories of Lala, 2 p.m., Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St., Lewiston; one woman, 3 shows, 30 characters; post-performance Mother’s Day reception; $10; 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.
Midcoast Symphony orchestra, 2:30 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; $17, free ages 18 and younger; 846-5378 or www.MidcoastSymphony.org.
See How they run, a Heartwood Regional Theater Company production, 3 p.m., Parker B. Poe Theater, Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle; $18, $12 students; 563-1373 or www.heartwoodTheater.org.
Saint Mary Schola spring concert: “Music For A While,” 4 p.m., St. Mary the Virgin Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth; $20; stmaryschola.org.

Public Meals

ALl-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, 7:30-10 a.m., Brunswick Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive; $6, $3 ages 8 and younger, free under 3; 729-6552.
Victorian mother’s Day tea, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Cabot Mill Antiques, 14 Maine St., Bruswick (inside Fort Andross); dress up optional, but encouraged; decadent teas, coffee, tea cakes, pastries; four women and men; 725-2855 or www.Cabotiques.com.

Mon/14

Blood drive

Bath City Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Front St.; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Donor Center, noon-7 p.m., 524 Forest Ave., Portland; www.RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Knights of Columbus, 1-6 p.m., Lewiston; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Game Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; free; 729-0475.
CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Westrum House, 22 Union St., Topsham; 729-6782.
Opening reception for “In The Spirit of Carlo Pittore” (1943-2005), 5-7 p.m., Aucocisco Galleries, 89 Exchange St., Portland; 775-2222 or www.Aucocisco.com.
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.

Performances

WMPG 10th annual Bluegrass spectacular, 6:30 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland; $12; 761-1757 or www.OneLongFellowsquare.com.
Coastal Youth Orchestra spring concert, 7 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham; free, but donations accepted; reception to follow; Nancy Roderick 729-5156 or nancyrod@gwi.net.

Talks-Workshops

Tech Meetup: Facebook, noon-1 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; may bring a lunch; 725-5242 x232.
Difficult Situations, De-escalation and Building Resiliency in Youth and Children, presented by G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 6:30-8 p.m., Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Drive; 1-800-264-9224.

Tue/15

Miscellaneous

Merrymeeting Audubon Birding Trip: Bradley Pond Warbler Series in Topsham, meets at Brunswick Hannaford at 7 a.m. to carpool or at pond, 7:30 a.m.; sponsored by Merrymeeting Audubon; bring water and lunch or snack; www.MaineAudubon.com/merrymeeting or Ted Allen 729-8661.
Guided Beaver Park Morning Walks, 7-8 a.m., Lisbon; 353-9075 or lisbonme.org.
Weaving demonstration: “Threading a floor loom,” repeated 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St., Topsham; free; 721-0678 or www.MaineFiberarts.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.
Nowzad Dogs, 6:30 p.m., Topsham Public Library; nonprofit organization that rescues stray animals from around the world; free; 725-1727 or tplinfo@topshamlibrary.com.
3rd Annual Summer Film Festival: “It’s Complicated” (comedy, 2009), 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; 443-5141 or www.patten.lib.me.us.

Performances

3 Poets: The Poet As Art, 7 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Callahan Hall; featuring Megan Grumbling, Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Chris Seid; free; 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

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

Ounce of Prevention, 11 a.m.-noon; Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick; the importance of adult vaccination in maintaining good health; 729-8033.
A Journey Back to Bascis, 7 p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Rd., Georgetown; “The Rebirth of Oliver Farm”; 371-9200 or georgetownhistorical@gmail.com.

Wed/16

Blood drive

Maine Revenue Services, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
Maine Medical Center Brighton Campus, noon-5 p.m., Portland; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.
American Legion, noon-5 p.m., Augusta; www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800 RED CROSS.

Miscellaneous

Merrymeeting Audubon Field Trip: Florida Lake, 6:30 a.m. at Brunswick Hannaford or 7 a.m. at Florida Lake, Route 125, Freeport; free; 729-8661.
Story Time for preschool children, 10:30 a.m., Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High St.,; includes storytelling and crafts; 882-7161.
CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, 84A Union St., Brunswick; 729-6782.
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.
AAUW Scholarship Award Ceremony, 7 p.m., Multipurpose Room at Thornton Oaks, Brunswick; meeting and dessert buffet; free.
Ride of Silence, 7 p.m., Park Row, Brunswick; bring helmet, lights and black arm band (recommended); 833-0939 or www.rideofsilence.org.

Public Meals

Common Table, conversation and free meal, 5-6 p.m., Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St., Richmond; Jodi 737-4615.

Talks-Workshops

How-To-Garden Using Containers, 11 a.m., Harpswell Inn, Lookout Point Rd., Harpswell; business meeting and luncheon; Jane Gott 721-0659.

Thu/17

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.
Merrymeeting Audubon Field Trip: Crystal Spring Farm, 7:30 a.m., Crystal Spring Farm, Pleasant Hill Rd., Brunswick; free; 729-8661.
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.
CHANS free Blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; 729-6782.
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

Jeffrey Foucault, 7 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland; $15 adv./$18 at the door; 239-1855.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, Railroad Diner, Route 196, Lisbon; hosted by Charlie Wing and the band Tripolar; cwing9877@gmail.com.

Talks-Workshops

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — ADHD 101, presented by G.E.A.R. Parent Network, 9-11 a.m., Mid Coast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath; 1-800-264-9224.
Facebook — Part 2, 10:30 a.m., People Plus Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick; space limited, register 729-0757.
Mereda Spring Conference, 1-5 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 363 Maine Mall Rd., South Portland; featuring planning experts on large scale urban issues; register www.mereda.org.
Young green thumbs series: Stupendous Soil Science, 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; 4 Thursday sessions; total cost is $60; register 783-1585 or jcoyne@francocenter.org.
Civil War Round Table Lecture, 7 p.m., Morrell Room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; “Henry Luna: The Life of a Maine Soldier During the War Between the States”; 729-9520.

Fri/18

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

Preschool storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath; stories, songs, puppets and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds; free; 443-5141 x17 or www.patten.lib.me.us.
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.
Signs of Spring II, 5-8p.m., 99 Commercial St., Bath; part of Third Friday Artwalks series in Bath; 443-3388 x103.
Preview Party for Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Grand and Glorious Yard Sale, 6-8:30 p.m., former Brunswick Bookland, Cook’s Corner; $15 advance, $20 at door; 373-6015.
Swing Dance, Music by Maine’s Swinging’ DJs, 7-11 p.m., Wescustogo Hall, 475 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth; beginners lessons 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m.; $8; 653-5012 or www.kevin@swingnuts.com.

Performances

Castlebay, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall, 280 Water St., Gardiner; $16, $13 members, bring nonmember freem $6 students to age 22; www.JohnsonHall.org or 582-7144.
Franco-Celtic Connections, 8 p.m., Bates’ Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St., Lewiston; $10, $5 for children/students; 782-0386 or www.mainefolqueco-op.com.

Public Meals

Fireside Luncheon, noon, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham; $5 younger than 65, $4 65 and older; reservations 729-0475.

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