Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funds for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Cumberland County Fund, part of the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The deadline for applying is Feb. 15. Application and guidelines are available at www.mainecf.org.

TOPSHAM — Coastal Enterprises Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, will offer the First-Time Homebuyer Seminar, a two-day course, at Mt. Ararat High School, Feb. 4, 6, 11 and 13. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. The course is to help people prepare for and be well informed about buying a home. There is a nonrefundable […]

BRUNSWICK — The second annual Martin Luther King Day pasta supper will take place 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 at First Parish Church’s Pilgrim House, 9 Cleveland St. The supper, organized by the Brunswick Democratic Town Committee, is a nonpartisan event to raise money for Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, celebrate Maine’s role in […]

BATH — A free workshop will teach how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming tax season. Record keeping, small business tax obligations and IRS tax forms required for sole proprietors are topics to be covered. The class will be held 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 6 at University College Bath- Brunswick, 9 Park […]

Friends of Baxter State Park is inviting high school sophomores and juniors to submit applications to participate in the 5th annual Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program. The program, which involves more than a week of backpacking through Baxter State Park, is scheduled for August 3-11. The application deadline is Feb. 8. Accompanied by experienced wilderness […]

FALMOUTH — A four-week course, “So You Want to Farm in Maine?” is being offered on Tuesdays by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth for experienced and prospective farmers. Classes are 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 5–26 at the University of Maine Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104. A $50 per-farm fee […]

BRUNSWICK — The New England Regional Theater Company is offering a workshop to prepare students interested in auditioning for New England Regional Theater Company’s production of “Godspell, Jr.” The workshop will take place on 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Studio 48 Performing Arts Center, 20 Davis St. Students ages 12-17 are encouraged […]

BATH — Patten Free Library will host an information session on eReaders and eBooks. The presentation is free, open to the public, and will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the library’s second floor community room. For more information, call 443-5141, ext. 25.

BATH — Patten Free Library will host a College Goal Maine event beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. The workshop-style event is designed to provide college bound seniors and their families with free assistance in completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For more information, visit www.famemaine.com/collegegoalmaine.

BRUNSWICK — CHANS Home Health Care will offer these free community-based blood pressure clinics: — Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Soup Kitchen, 84A Union St., Brunswick. — Thursday, Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. — Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. to noon, […]