Calendar runs as space permits. Items with dates take precedence over activities that occur every week. ITEMS FOR CALENDAR ARE DUE SEVEN TO 10 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION. Email: beacon@bangordailynews.com. Mail: The Beacon Calendar, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402
Art
BELFAST — “Aprons, Arms, Legs and Drawers,” paintings, drawings, collage and sculpture pertaining to furniture, through May 29, Aarhus Gallery.
BELFAST — “Soul Migration,” multimedia installation of image, sound and poetry by Barbaria Maria, through May 27, Waterfall Arts. Gallery talk, 7 p.m. May 17. 256 High St. 338-2222.
BELFAST — RSU 20 Student Art Show, Hutchinson Center, Belmont Avenue. Opening reception, 10 a.m.-noon May 14. 338-8000.
BELFAST — “We Are Still Dancing,” interpretive reproductions of Maine Indian petroglyphs, sweetgrass and birch bark coil-stitched plaques and baskets, Kathy Pollard of Orono, through May 31, Belfast Co-op Cafe, 123 High St. 338-2532.
DAMARISCOTTA — Jan Kilburn watercolors, through June 17, Pemaquid Watershed Association office suite. Portion of sales benefit the association.
FRIENDSHIP — Friendship Museum showing slides of photos taken by Chub Patch, 7 p.m. May 18, Friendship Town Office. Photos taken around the 1950s. Free and open to all.
ROCKLAND — “2011 Invitational” exhibit, through June 26, Landing Gallery, 6 Elm St. 594-4544.
UNITY — “Growing Farms,” by photographer Hugh Chatfield, through May, Centre Gallery at the Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. 568-3147.
WISCASSET — “The Color of Music,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, through June 5, Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St.
Children
BELFAST — Story Times, 10 a.m. Thursdays for Lapsitters, Fridays for Terrific Toddlers, Belfast Free Library. 338-3884, ext. 24.
LIBERTY — Playgroup for children birth to age 4, 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Ivan O. Davis Library. 589-3161.
ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library: Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays; Baby Story Time, 10 a.m. Fridays. 594-0310.
ROCKLAND — Children’s drawing workshops led by Catinka Knoth, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Community Room, Rockland Public Library. Ages 6 and up, free, open to all, materials provided. 594-0310.
SEARSMONT — Searsmont Town Library story and art time, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. 342-5549.
WASHINGTON — Children’s Story Hour 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Reading, arts and crafts. Free.
Classes
DAMARISCOTTA — “Women and Fitness: Get Fit, Get Stronger, Get Healthier” interactive workshop, 10:15 a.m. May 12, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $5. Register at 563-1363.
DAMARISCOTTA — Tiramisu cooking class with Sarah Troxel, 2:30 p.m. May 17, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $15, includes materials. 563-1363 by May 16.
DAMARISCOTTA — Eggs 101 cooking class with Suse Wicks, 11 a.m. May 19, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $15, includes materials. Register, 563-1363 by May 18.
ROCKLAND — Gouache painting class with instructor Jessica Stammen, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, through June 11, Gamble Education Center, Farnsworth Art Museum. Limited to 10. $175 members, $210 others. 596-0949.
ROCKLAND — Spanish Immersion Weekend coordinated by Amy Ferlauto, Spanish teacher at Camden Hills Regional High School, May 20-22, Penobscot School, 28 Gay St. Tuition $245, includes materials, six meals and CEU for teachers. Accommodations separate. Enrollment for Saturday session only, $70. Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. 594-1084. Registration deadline is May 16.
THORNDIKE — “Living Permaculture” with Adam Stone of Camp Forest, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning May 18, Mount View High School. $44. 568-3426.
Clubs
CAMDEN — Camden Rotary Club speakers for May, noon Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, Elm Street: May 17, Dan Bookham and Shari Closter, “Merging the Chambers;” May 24, Henry Garretson, Youth Exchange Students; May 31, Dave Jackson, Maine Vision Walk.
CUSHING — Cushing historical society program on Musical Wonder House Museum, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, meeting house, Hathord Point Road. History of mechanical musical instruments. Free and open to all. 354-0735.
DAMARISCOTTA — Hooked on Reading Roundtable Discussion Group, 1 p.m. May 13, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. Pete Hamill’s novel “Snow in August.”
NEWCASTLE — Lincoln County Democratic Committee, 6:30 p.m. May 16, Newcastle Community Room, River Road. jocam@tidewater.net or 633-2978.
ROCKLAND — Knitting Night, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Quilt Divas, 607 Main St. Free. 594-9447.
UNITY – Unity Area Rotary Club, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Crosstrax Neighborhood Deli, 215 Depot St. http://www.rotary.org.
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Chess Club. 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, Tim Horton’s. Frank, 975-2433, or fcollemer@myfairpoint.net.
WALDOBORO — Midcoast Young Republicans, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, American Legion Hall, 181 Jefferson St. midcoastyr@gmail.com.
Dance
CAMDEN — Sixth annual Seasoned Citizen Prom, sponsored by Camden Hills chapter National Honor Society, 5-7 p.m. May 15, CHRHS Wave Cafe. Free. Refreshments provided.
WISCASSET — Family contra-dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 13, Learning Center, The Morris Farm. Music and calling by Sharon Pyne and Doug Protsik. $2, family $12.
Fairs, Fundraisers
BELFAST — Plant sale, 8-11 a.m. May 14, Waldo Avenue side of the former Gov. Anderson School, now Waterfall Arts. Rain date, May 21. Benefits scholarship fund of Waldo County Education Association-Retired.
BELFAST — Super Bingo, 6 p.m. May 13, American Legion Hall, 143 Church St. Doors open, 4 p.m. Raffles and refreshments.
BELFAST — Craft, bake and yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, American Legion, 143 Church St. Table rentals, $10. Benefits Auxiliary scholarships. Becky Gibbons, 338-1892 or bingo_becky_2000@yahoo.com.
BELFAST — Waldo County Triad and Spectrum Generations joint yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21, 18 Merriam Road. To arrange for a table, Ashley Hoffmann, 338-1190.
BROOKS — Brooks Church yard sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14, Varney Building, Route 7. Toys, clothing, dishes, plants, dahlia bulbs, more. Coffee and muffins.
FRANKFORT — Fur, Feathers and 4-H Community Fun Day, 9 a.m.-noon May 14, Frankfort Elementary School, 112 North Searsport Road. Free and open to all. Games, magic, balloon hats, face painting, crafts and small animal on display. Meet members of Frankfort’s 4-H Club.
JACKSON — Don Nickerson and the Country Mist Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m. May 14, Jackson Community Center. Must be age 21 or older to attend. $12. 50/50 raffle, refreshments. Benefits Brooks Volunteer Fire Department rescue equipment. Reserve a table, Audrey, 323-2426, or David, 322-3947.
ROCKLAND — Grace Bible Fellowship clothing closet, open to those in need, noon-2 p.m. last Saturday or by request. Church office, 596-7117. Clothing in closet is free.
WASHINGTON — Garage, plant and book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14, Washington Fire Station, 42 Old Union Road. Benefits Gibbs Library. Antiques, collectibles, bicycles, furniture, household items, perennial and herb plants. Books cover all genres. Items discounted to $1 per bag at 1 p.m. 845-2663.
WINTERPORT — Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14, Winterport Fire Station. Aged manure for gardening, 50 pounds, $5. Sponsored by Argonne Post No. 138 American Legion. Benefits American Legion charities.
WINTERPORT — Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-noon and 3-6 p.m. May 14, Ellingwood’s Corner United Methodist Church. Crafting and sewing supplies, clothes, books, household items.
Film
BELFAST — “The People Speak,” documentary about U.S. history, 6 p.m. May 18, Belfast Free Library. Free and open to all. Discussion after the film. Sponsored by Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County. 525-7776.
BELFAST — Friday Night Flicks, 7 p.m. Belfast Free Library, Abbott Room:: “Cinema Paradiso,” May 13, “The Usual Suspects,” May 20. Free.
THOMASTON — Friends of the Thomaston Public Library film series, “French Jewels,” 6:30 p.m., Room 208, Academy Building, 60 Main St.: “The Girl on the Bridge,” May 13; “My Mother’s Castle,” May 20; “The Widow of St. Pierre,” May 27. Doors open 6 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. 354- 2453.
Lectures, events.
CAMDEN — “Planting Medicinal Herbs and Flowers for Pollinators” with Deb Soule of Avena Botanicals, 6:30 p.m. May 17, Camden Public Library.
CAMDEN — Philosopher Nico Jenkins, “The Gravity of Pure Forces: On the Difficulty of Naming,” 6:30 p.m. May 12, Picker Room, Camden Public Library. Free and open to all. Sponsored by Camden Philosophical Society.
DAMARISCOTTA — “The Joy of Non-fiction Reading” with Martha Brown, owner of Old Library Bookstore, 11 a.m. May 13, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $5. 563-1363.
ROCKLAND — Slide and discussion program, “Celebrating the Midcoast Hills,” 6:30 p.m. May 12, Rockland Public Library.
ROCKLAND — Demonstration of lapstrake planking in boats by Apprenticeshop staff, 7 p.m. May 12, boat-building shop, 643 Main St. $5 at the door. 594-1800.
WISCASSET — “The Care and Feeding of Your Original Artworks” with art restorer Peter Fogg, 10:30 a.m. May 14, Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St. $12 gallery members, $20 others. Seating limited, register at 882-7511.
Meals
MONROE — Public supper featuring Mexican cuisine, 5:30 p.m. May 14, Monroe Church, Route 139 near Route 141. $10. Reservations required, 525-9908, jhillman@wildblue.net.
OWLS HEAD — Mussel Ridge Historical Society one-room school alumni reunion and potluck supper, 6 p.m. May 13, Community Building, Ash Point Drive. Bring casserole or salad, stories to share. Sally Bristol, 596-6594.
ROCKLAND — Free meal, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 27 Payne Ave., Route 1. Open to all. 594-5326.
ROCKPORT — Rockport Masonic Center baked bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m. May 14, 316 Main St. $8, $4 children under 10. Benefits Amity Masonic Lodge Bikes for Books Reading Program. Jeff, 236-3950.
SEARSMONT — Ham and casseroles supper, 5 p.m. May 14, Searsmont United Methodist Church. $8, $3 children. Suppers, second Saturdays through November.
SEARSPORT — Women’s Ministry at Full Gospel Church taking orders for “Bean-Meal-in-a-Bag” dinners. Serves four, $15. 548-24476 or sfgc@myfairpoint.net by May 19.
SOUTH MONTVILLE — New Life Community Church food pantry, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays, at the church, Route 173 next to Choate Road. Bread, fresh fruits, vegetables. Open to those of all communities.
THORNDIKE — Baked bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 13, Thorndike Congregational Church, Route 139. $6, $2 children under 12.
WASHINGTON — Mount Olivet Lodge steak supper, 4:30-7 p.m. May 14, at the lodge, Route 220. $13. Benefits lodge’s Bike for Books and 2011 Schorlarship programs.
WASHINGTON — Breakfast buffet, 7-10 a.m. May 14. $6, $3 children. Hosted by Evening Star Grange, 31 Old Union Road.
WINTERPORT — Baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m. May 14, Ellingwood’s Corner United Methodist Church, Route 69. $6, $3 children under 12. Take-out meals available.
Music
ROCKLAND — Free, open jam 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Sail, Power & Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St. 701-7627.
ROCKLAND — Shemekia Copeland, 7 p.m. May 15; Maria Muldaur, 7 p.m. May 20, Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $23. 594-0070.
ROCKPORT — Annual Spring Choral Concert featuring Camden Hills Regional High School Chorale, Women’s Choir and Chamber Singers with the director Kim Murphy and accompanist Susan Iltis, 7:30 p.m. May 17, Strom Auditorium. Theme, American music. 236 -7800. ext. 295.
UNITY — Old Blind Dogs, traditional folk band of Scotland, 7:30 p.m. May12, Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $20 at the door. 948-7469.
Theater
BELFAST — “Art,” 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 12-22, Belfast Maskers Waterfront Theater, 43 Front St. Tickets at the box office, $8 May 12, other show dates, $15, $10 teens. 338-9668.
DAMARISCOTTA — Opening night benefit performance of Lincoln County Community Theater production of “On Golden Pond,” 7:30 p.m. May 13, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $12, $10 for Lincoln Theater members, on opening night. Portion of opening night proceeds benefits Coastal Center programs and scholarships.
SEARSPORT — “The Orphan Train,” original musical, 7 p.m. May 12-14, and 2 p.m. May 14, Searsport District Middle/High School cafetorium. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets at the door, $5, $3 students, children and senior citizens.
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LIBERTY — Evening of Sanskrit Chanting with guests from Hridaya Hermitage, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 13, hosted by Ayurveda Yoga Center. Admission by suggested donation of $15. 589-4254.