FRI/15

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

AUDITIONS FOR “KING LEAR” AT THE CCAC, 6-8p.m. Auditions will take place at the Patten Free Library Community Room in Bath. Those who wish to audition may prepare a monologue of their choice, approximately two minutes in length. Performance dates will be May 6-8 and 13- 14 at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. 442-8455.

“WEATHERING SHAME” BOOK TALK, 3:30p.m., Wiscasset Public Library. 882- 7161. With authors Kevin Mannix and Linda Rota.

FINGER FUN AND MUSIC WITH TERESA GILLIS, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library. Free and open to the public.

PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP, 10a.m., Topsham Public Library. Join the children’s librarian Mariah Sewall and community professionals from local agencies for interactive playtime in a room full of toys. 725-1727.

WOMAN’S CLUB TALK ON HOMELESS MISSION, 1p.m., Freeport Community Library. With featured guest Mair Honan, founder of Grace Street Ministry, an outreach ministry with the homeless and marginalized in Portland. 847-0240.

L.L. BEAN LECTURE SERIES: “MALLORY AND IRVINE: THE UNSOLVED MYSTERY ON MOUNT EVEREST,” 7p.m., Camping Department Atrium, L.L. Bean flagship store. With Ed Webster.

“THE BIG NIGHT OUT” SOUTHERN MIDCOAST CHAMBER’S ANNUAL MEETING, 5-8p.m., the Learning Commons, Southern Maine Community College, Brunswick Landing. Joy Johnson will be presented with the Joshua L. Chamberlain Award. midcoastmaine.com.

SAT/16

MISCELLANEOUS

BREAKING THE WINTER BLUES: MINI SPA DAY, 11a.m. to 3p.m., Spectrum Generations, 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Try one or more of a variety of spa treatments including tarot readings, mini massages, acupuncture and more. $15. Call

563-1363 for more information.

AUDITIONS FOR “KING LEAR” AT THE CCAC, 1-4p.m. Auditions will take place at the Patten Free Library Community Room in Bath. Those who wish to audition may prepare a monologue of their choice, approximately two minutes in length. Performance dates will be May 6-8 and 13- 14 at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. 442-8455.

KIDFUN SATURDAY AT THE LIBRARY, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Make marshmallow structures.

SIP N’ STITCH SATURDAY, 10a.m. to noon, Topsham Public Library. Knitting and crocheting club that meets on the first and third Saturday of the month. All abilities welcome. 725-1727.

JOY OF ART RECEPTION, 1-3p.m., Topsham Public Library Crooker Gallery. Come see the exhibit featuring original artwork by Mainers and vote for the People’s Choice award. 725-1727.

LIBRARY LOVERS LOTTERY, Jan 12-Feb. 20, Topsham Public Library. Enter the lottery to win a piece of original art. 725- 1727.

TOWN HISTORY SERIES: WOOLWICH, 10:30-11:30a.m., Community Room, Patten Free Library. Elwyn Rittall, “A Cat’s Tale.” Sponsored by the Patten Free Library and the Bath Historical Society. Series will be filmed for showing on local TV on Saturday mornings through Feb. 13.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Harpswell Merriconeag Grange. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad and pies. Adults: $8, children under 10: $4.

BEAN SUPPER, 4-6p.m., Topsham Fair Exhibition Hall. 3 kinds of beans, American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs/buns, cole slaw, corn bread, 2 kinds of brown bread, water, soda, coffee, pies and desserts. Adults: $7, children: $3, children under 10: free. 353-3257.

SUN/17

MISCELLANEOUS

TALKING WALKS, 9a.m., Cathance River Preserve. With Gary Lawless, co-owner of Gulf of Maine Bookstore and CREA’s poet laureate, and James McCarthy, former editor at The Times Record and a working photographer. 331-3202.

PERFORMANCES

MIDCOAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES, 2:30p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. Music by Mozart, Ravel and Chabrier. Tickets: $20. 846-5378.

VOXX VOICE OF 20: MUSIC FOR THE NEW YEAR, 2p.m., Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. Admission $10, $6 for students. 389-1770.

PUBLIC MEALS

PUBLIC BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7:30- 9:30a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath. Eggs to order, pancakes, sausage, bacon, French toast, home fries, juice, biscuits, gravy, muffin, tea, coffee and more. Adults: $7, children under 12: $3, under 3: free.

MON/18

BLOOD DRIVES

HARPSWELL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE, noon to 5p.m., Kellogg Church, Harpswell. 833-5567. All donors receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.

MISCELLANEOUS

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY EVENT, 10a.m. to noon, Bath City Hall, 55 Front St., Bath. Coffee and snacks provided. All are welcome.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PROGRAMS, throughout the day at the Southard House Museum Gallery, 75 Main St., Richmond. “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” workshop by Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine for grades 4-6 from 10:30- 11:30a.m. “Stories of the Legacy of Slavery in Maine” by historian Susan Bowditch, for 7th grade thru adult. from 2- 3 p.m. followed by reception. Free. Space is limited, so school groups should preregister at (207) 737-8202.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PASTA SUPPER, 5-7p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick. To raise funds for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. This pasta supper, which includes the option of gluten-free noodles, features homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, focaccia bread, salad, desserts, and coffee. Adults: donation of $10 per person, children under the age of 10: free.

CHILDREN’S CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., 10:30a.m. to noon,

Thorne Hall, Daggett Lounge, Bowdoin College. Children’s book author Rohan Henry will read his forthcoming book “The Perfect Garden,” and songwriter Josephine Cameron will perform. Open to he public. For ages 5 and older.

TUE/19

MISCELLANEOUS

SAGE FREE OPEN HOUSE AND SQUARE DANCE, 6:30-8:30p.m., Woodside Elementary School, Topsham. No prior experience necessary. Casual dress. 939- 0412.

BATH GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, noon, Grace Episcopal Church, 1100 Washington St., Bath. After lunch, a short business meeting followed by a program titled “Kennebec Estuary Land Trust: Protecting the Land, Water and Wildlife of the Kennebec Estuary.” All are welcome.

ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING: FREE WORKSHOP, 10a.m., University College Bath/Brunswick, Orion Hall, 12 Sewall Street. For adults 19 and over. Register at 1-800-281-3703.

ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING: FREE WORKSHOP, noon., Southern Miscoast Career Center, Bath. For adults 19 and over. Register at 1-800-281-3703.

YOUNG CRITICS, 5p.m., Topsham Public Library. Choose Your Own Book Month. Ongoing book discussion for kids in grades 4 and 5. Register at 725-1727.

IPAD WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS, 10:30a.m. to noon, Patten Free Library’s second floor board room. First of 5 sessions, held on Tuesdays, to help seniors with their ipads. Free and open to anyone age 55 and older. No class Feb. 16. 443- 5141, ext. 25.

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MERRYMEETING BAY CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED, 5:30p.m., Joshua’s Tavern, 123 Maine St., Brunswick. With speaker William Pierce. 389-2419.

SMALL BUSINESS FORUM, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. With Reps. Denise Tepler and Mattie Daughtry, plus panelists from Frosty’s Donuts, Wicked Joe Coffee, Tech Place and more. 729- 4018.

WED/20

MISCELLANEOUS

SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND

LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St., Damariscotta. “Reflecting on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Maine.” Entree: Baked chicken. Suggested donation of $5 for those over 60, $6 for those under $60. Advanced reservations required at 563-1363.

SUSAN BEEGEL: THE BODLEIAN LIBRARY AND ITS TREASURES, 12:15p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. An illustrated history of the 13th century Oxford library. Presented by Midcoast Senior College. Free and open to the public.

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY, 10:30a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free and open to the public.

FREEPORT PLAYERS POTLUCK AND ANNUAL MEETING, 6:30p.m., Freeport Community Library. Bring a dish to share — desserts will be provided. Share a meal and preview the 2016 shows. info@fcponline.org.

THU/21

MISCELLANEOUS

ASK THE EXPERTS: PROTECT YOUR HOME, PROTECT YOURSELF, 6p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library. Come with questions ready about creating a fire escape plan, saving money for an emergency and what insurance you may need during this panel discussion. curtismoney.com.

CHILD CRAFT AT THE LIBRARY, 10a.m., Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Free and open to the public. Make a shaker.

MEN’S BOOK GROUP, 6:30-7:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. New members welcome. This month’s book is “The Hotel on Place Vendome” by Tilar J. Mazzeo. 725-1727.

AUTHOR EVENT WITH DEREK VOLK, 6:30p.m., Topsham Public Library. Author of “Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising His Son on the Spectrum.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. 725-1727.

“THOUGHTS ON MAKING: THE PURSUIT OF ART” PRESENTATION, 6:30- 8:30p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, Topsham. For First Light Camera Club. By Museum Technician Robert Colburn of the Farnsworth Art Museum. Free for members, $10 for guests.

DEMEMTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 4-5p.m., Mid Coast Senior Health Center, Brunswick. “The Value of Socialization and the Harm of Isolation” by Ken Capron, CEO of MemoryWorks.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR THOMAS CROTTY AND HIS CIRCLE ART SHOW, 6-8p.m., 149 Main St., Freeport. Featuring work but a number of artists including Tom Glover, Charles Reid, Sharon Yates and more. 865-4519.

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, 3 Business Parkway, Suite 1, Brunswick, ME 04011; or e-mail, calendar@timesrecord.com. Include name and phone number.