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Art
BELFAST — “Depth of Field,” works by Adele Drake, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Maine Farmland Trust Gallery, 97 Main St.
BROOKS — “Seasons,” works by Linda M. Jewell and Rainy Brooks, through Oct. 26, Marsh River Theater. Opening reception 1-4 p.m. Sept. 25.
DAMARISCOTTA — Works by Mark and Lori Chesebro, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 28, office gallery of the Pemaquid Watershed Association.
ROCKPORT — “Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30,” through Nov. 22, Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Route 90 and Mill Street. 594-5611.
UNITY — “Forever Wild, Twenty Years of Painting Wildlife,” paintings by Janice Kasper, through Oct. 21, Leonard Craig Memorial Gallery, Founders Hall South, 90 Quaker Road.
WISCASSET — Works by Candasa Edwards-Epstein, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 30, Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St. 882-7511.
WISCASSET — “All Things Wet,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 23, Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St. Opening 5-7 p.m. Sept. 22. 882-7511.
WISCASSET — Painting demonstration by Carlton Plummer, 5 p.m. Sept. 22, Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 882-7511.
Children
BELFAST — Story Times, 10 a.m. Thursdays for Lapsitters, Fridays for Terrific Toddlers, Belfast Free Library. 338-3884, ext. 24.
CAMDEN — “Roots, Shoots, Veggies, and Fruits,” 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Merryspring Nature Center, Conway Road. For children ages 7-13. Free.
CAMDEN — “Tree Identification and Herbariums,” led by environmental educator Sarah Lambson, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 25, Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road. Designed for ages 5-12. Free. 236-2239, www.merryspring.org.
LIBERTY — Play group for children birth to age 4, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Ivan O. Davis Library. 589-3161.
ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library: Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays; Farmers Market Storytime, 9-10:30 a.m. Thursdays; Baby Storytime, 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.
ROCKPORT — Babies Music Together demonstration, 11-noon Sept. 28, Pen Bay Picker Family Resource Room. For families with babies newborn through 8 months of age. RSVP requested at www.midcoastmusictogether.com or 593-6645.
SEARSMONT — Searsmont Town Library story and art time, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. 342-5549.
WARREN — Page Play, story and play time for children, 1 p.m. Fridays, Children’s Area, Warren Free Public Library. All ages. 273-2900.
WARREN — Demonstration infant and toddler music class with music therapist Trish Jonason, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22, The Playroom, Route 90. 691-7900.
WASHINGTON — Children’s Story Hour 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Reading, arts and crafts. Free.
Classes
BELFAST — AARP Driver Safety for motorists 50 and older, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 27. Defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, rules of the road, etc. Advance registration required. $14, $2 discount w ith AARP card. 338-0350.
CAMDEN — Watercolor painting, with Lesia Sochor, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 13, Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road. $150, $135 for Merryspring members. 236-2239, info@merryspring.org.
DAMARISCOTTA — Creative napkin folding, with Peke Yrbas Daneri, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. $5. Cloth napkins provided or bring your own and take you creations home. Register before Sept. 26 at 563-1363.
ROCKLAND — Sudden Fiction, a six-week course for writers taught by Lee Heffner, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4, Rockland Public Library. Free, but registration required at 594-0310.
Clubs
CAMDEN — Camden Rotary Club, noon Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, Elm Street: Julie von Kamecke, chairwoman, The Penobscot School, Sept. 27. 691-4893.
CAMDEN — Camden Garden Club, Sept. 22, Congregational Church, Elm St. Business meeting, 9 a.m., speaker Karen McElmurry, licensed wildlife rehabilitator, 10 a.m. Free and open to all. Refreshments.
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Peace and Justice Group, 7 p.m. first Wednesday of month, Unitarian Universalist Church, 345 Broadway. 691-0322.
ROCKLAND — Knitting Night, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Quilt Divas, 607 Main St. Free. 594-9447.
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Chess Club, 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, Tim Horton’s. Frank, 975-2433, or fcollemer@myfairpoint.net.
UNION — Come Spring Quilters, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 22, People’s Methodist Church, Route 235, in Union. New members and beginners invited to attend. Bring rotary cutters, cutting mats and fabric scraps. Soup and desserts available, or bring a sandwich. 273-3331 or 785-513.
UNION — Organizational meeting for new monthly book club, 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Vose Library, 392 Common Road. 785-4733, sue@voselibrary.org.
UNION — Organizational meeting for knitting group, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Vose Library, 392 Common Road. 785-4826, mail@unionpottery.com.
UNITY— Unity Area Rotary Club, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Crosstrax Neighborhood Deli, 215 Depot St. http://www.rotary.org.
WALDO — Waldo County Extension Association, 6:30-8 p.m. second Monday, University of Maine Extension, 992 Waterville Road. 800-287-1426 or jane.haskell@maine.edu.
WALDOBORO — Midcoast Young Republicans, 7 p.m. third Thursday, American Legion Hall, 181 Jefferson St. midcoastyr@gmail.com.
WARREN — Preceptor Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, home of Emily Beattie in Warren.
Dance
BELFAST — Ballroom dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, East Belfast Elementary School, Swan Lake Avenue. Free, open to all, including singles. Practice ballroom dance steps. Chuck, 505-5521.
BELFAST — Dancing 4 Fun, a weekly night of freestyle, any style, no partner
needed, all kinds of music dancing, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, second-floor Studio Red dance studio, Odd
Fellows building, 16 School St.. Free/donations. 354-0931.
ROCKLAND — Dancing4Fun, community dance, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, second-floor Studio RED space, 16 School St. (historic Oddfellows building). Free, donation toward space rental appreciated. No dances in August. http://www.dancing4fun.org.
ROCKPORT — Contradance with Ti’Acadie, 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Simonton Corners. No partner or prior experience needed; all dances taught. All ages welcome. $8, free to children. 832-5584.
Fairs, Fundraisers
BELFAST — Pot luck supper and dance, Sept. 30, Waldo County YMCA. Supper, 6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m. with Dick Philbrook and the Frye Mountain Band. Also Bo Rae. 50-50 raffle. $6. Benefits Waldo County YMCA. Reservations, 338-4598.
BELFAST — Bake sale, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 24, Reny’s. Proceeds to Belfast Area High School Project Graduation 2012. 342-4054.
CAMDEN — Fall book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Camden Public Library.
ROCKLAND — The King’s Closet, clothing closet, open to those in need, 9-11 a.m. p.m. Saturdays. Grace Bible Fellowship Church office, 596-7117. Clothing in closet is free.
SEARSPORT— Garage sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 24, Norris Street. There will be a large number of children’s clothes, books and many other donated items. Proceeds will be used to purchase items for the center.
Film
BELFAST — Friday Night Flicks film series, 7 p.m., Abbott Room, at the library, 106 High St.: “Rashomon,” Sept. 30. Free.
CAMDEN — Resonance Arts and the Camden Public Library host series of films of Eckhart Tolle’s talks, 2 p.m. Sept. 25, at the library. Free.
ROCKLAND — The Face of the Other film series: “As We Forgive,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Rockland Public Library. Bill Halpin and Saskia Huising of Meetingbrook will lead the post-screening discussion. 594-0310.
THOMASTON — Friends of Thomaston Public Library film series, Five Course Meal, 6:30 p.m. Thomaston Academy Building: “Ratatouille,” Sept. 23; “Chocolat,” Sept. 30. Free, donations appreciated. 354-2453.
Lectures, events
BELFAST — Slide show and talk by photographer Jennifer Smith-Mayo, and her husband, writer Matthew P. Mayo, creators of the book “Maine Icons: 50 Classic Symbols of the Pine Tree State,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Belfast Free Library. 338-3884 ext.10.
CAMDEN — Maine Farmland Trust Executive Director John Piotti discussing the state of farming in Maine, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Camden Public Library. Free and open to all. 236-3440.
CAMDEN — Dr. Paul Holman, “Gridlock and Stalemate: U.S. Foreign Policy for the Next Decade” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Camden Public Library. Free. 236-3440.
CAMDEN — “Ayurvedic Nutrition: Fall Foods as Medicine” with Deborah Keene, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Camden Public Library.
CAMDEN — Talk on “Grass-Fed Meat” by Holly Noona, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Camden Public Library.
DAMARISCOTTA — Active Aging Week activities, Sept. 25-Oct. 1, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St.: Men’s Health and Physical Wellbeing, noon Sept. 26; Holistic Healing, from a Shamanic Point of View, 1 p.m. Sept. 26; Reike: Ancient and Sacred Healing, 2 p.m. Sept. 26; Friends Having Fun with Diet and Nutrition, 10 a.m. Sept. 27; Exercises for An Active Life, 10:15 a.m. Sept. 27; What’s in the Cards?: Is Intuitive Tarot Right for You?, 11 a.m. Sept. 27; Heart Healthy Blood Pressure Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 28; On Balance: Getting Stronger-Living Longer, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28; FitMx, 9 a.m. Sept. 29; Kinesiology and What You Are Eating, noon Sept. 30; Puppets Can be One Route to Forgiveness. 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Call 563-1363 for details and registration.
ROCKLAND — Robin Taylor-Chiarello. author of ”The Blue Lobster,” 1 p.m. Sept. 24, Coastal Children’s Museum, 75 Mechanic St. Free for members, included in the price of admission for non members. Sign up requested at info@coastalchildrensmuseum.org.
ROCKLAND — Mushroom talk “The Sumptuous Seven,” by Greg Marley, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Rockland Public Library. 594-0310.
Meals
BELFAST — Waldo County Masons Annual Turkey Supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 24,
Belfast Armory, Route 1. $6. Proceeds benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County.
DAMARISCOTTA — Eat Well, Live Well! Community Social and Pot Luck Supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 22, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. Celtic and folk music by the Greenfields. $4 per person if you call 563-1363 and let the Coastal Team know what covered dish you will be bringing and sharing. No-dish cost $8 per person. Children under the age of 6 free. Beverages provided. Seating is limited to 50 people.
FREEDOM — Public supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 1, Freedom Congregational Church Hall. $7, $3 children 12 and under, children 3 and under eat free. Proceeds benefit church projects.
JACKSON — Spaghetti and meatball supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 24, Jackson Community Center, Village Road. Donations at door to benefit Jackson Church repairs.
NORTHPORT — Public supper buffet, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 24, Northport VFW, Route 1. $7, $3 children.
NORTHPORT — The Ladies Auxiliary to Northport VFW Post 6131’s spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 8, Northport VFW, Route 1. Proceeds to benefit Veterans and Family Support. $7, children under 12 $3.
ROCKLAND — Free meal, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 27 Payne Ave., Route 1. Open to all. 594-5326.
SANDY POINT — Empty Bowl supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Sandy Point Community Club, Route 1. Homemade soups and breads will be served in unique, locally made pottery bowls. Diners keep bowl they choose. Admission by $10 donation. Benefits Searsport Food Cupboard. 567-3967.
SOUTH MONTVILLE — New Life Community Church food pantry, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays, at church, Route 173 next to Choate Road. Bread, fresh fruits, vegetables. Open to those of all communities.
Museums
BELFAST — Belfast Historical Society and Museum, 10 Market St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment. Free. 338-9229 http://www.belfastmuseum.org.
BROOKS — Brooks Historical Society, Pilley House, Route 7. Staples’ Sleigh made in Brooks 1888, Dow family memorabilia, children’s dinner plates circa 1900, videos of Brooks’ citizens, old theater curtain, vintage gowns. Donations accepted. Free refreshments on porch. Air-conditioned. Betty Littlefield, 722-3633.
CAMDEN — Cramer Museum and Conway Homestead, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. New exhibit, “Call to Arms,” depicting four 1861 events.
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Historical Society Schoolhouse Museum, 33 Beach Road, Route 173. Open 1-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or by appointment, 789-5984.
OWLS HEAD — Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St. $10, $8 age 65 and older, free under 18. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 594-4418.
THOMASTON — General Henry Knox Museum, Montpelier, through Columbus Day weekend. Hours, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, also on Sunday and Monday of holiday weekends, except for Labor Day. $7, $6 seniors, $4 children, free under 5. 354-8062.
THOMASTON — Thomaston Historical Society Knox Farmhouse Museum, 80 Knox St., 2-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, to end of September, or by appointment, 354-4121. Free, donations appreciated.
THORNDIKE — Bryant Stove and Music Museum, off Route 139, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 568-3665.
WISCASSET — Castle Tucker, Lee Street, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through Oct. 15; Nickels-Sortwell House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 15. Free to members of Historic New England, $5 others, $4 seniors, $2.50 under 12.
Music
BELFAST — Open mike coffeehouse, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, summer, Maine Coast Welcome Center, Route 1. 930-3633.
BELFAST — Blues Jam with The Juke Rockets Blues Band and other artists, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 8, American Legion Hall, 143 Church St. $7 for each member and guest at the door. Advance sales to general public at the post or by calling 338-1202.
ROCKLAND — Free, open jam 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Sail, Power & Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St. 701-7627.
ROCKLAND — Tibetan singing bowls sound healing concert, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 30, SoulMoves Healing Arts Center, 385 Main St. (Thorndike building). Suggested donation $5-15. Lori7bowls@gmail.com, 208-7492, www.lori7bowls.com.
ROCKLAND — Crooked Still, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, Strand Theatre. $20 advance, $23 at the door. http://rocklandstrand.com.
ROCKLAND — Ale House String Band, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23, Rock City Cafe’s Velvet Lounge. No cover; tipping the musicians encouraged. 594-4123.
SEARSPORT — Open mike, 3-8 p.m. Sundays, The Brick House. With Dan Hudson. Open to all music, singing abilities.
ST. GEORGE — Country, folk and gospel jam, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, St. George Grange, just off Route 131 at Wiley’s Corner. Free, donations accepted for cost of hall. Benefits charitable causes. Musicians and audience invited.
UNITY — Master’s Blend Coffeehouse featuring Backyard Bluegrass, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Unity Community Center. Free and open to all. Pastor Mike Senecal, 491-5080 or timesten@roadrunner.com.
UNITY — The Toughcats, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. Benefits local hunger relief efforts. Bring non-perishable food items. Part of the fifth annual Arts for Hunger sponsored by Unity Area Rotary Club. 948-7469.
UNITY — Emily Smith, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, $15, no jam session; Joy Kills Sorrow, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, $15; Stanley and Grimm, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, $15, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. Pre-jam session, 6:30 p.m. Bring instruments. 948-7469.
Theater
WALDOBORO — Waldo Theatre: “Noises Off,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 7-8, and 2 p.m. Oct. 9; Waldo Youth Theatre: “Mulan,” 7 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 29, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30. Tickets, Waltz Pharmacy. 832-6060.
Etc.
BELFAST — Contemporary service, 5 p.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court St.. Come as you are. 338-2412.
BELFAST — Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage open house, 2-4 p.m. second Sunday of month, the Farmhouse, 45 Edgecomb Road. Tours of the development, a children’s activity and snacks.
PALERMO — Guided paddle on the Sheepscot Bog, 10 a.m. Oct. 1. Canoe or kayak is fine. Free. 586-5616, www.sheepscot.org.