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MARCH
March 16 — Mahoosuc Land Trust workshop on saving birds, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Road, Bethel, 207824-3806.
March 16 — The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 will meet at Wentworth's Restaurant for breakfast, 9 a.m. All class members are welcome. For more information, call 207-858-0946.
March 16 — Grandparent and Grandchild Day, part of Youth Art Month, 1-2:30 p.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org.
March 16 — Carter's Cross Country Ski Center fatbike demo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Intervale Road, Bethel, 207-824-3880.
March 16 — Author Greg Westrich slideshow "Top Ten Maine Hikes," 4:30 p.m. Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center.
March 16 — Annual Back To School Backpack Program St.Patrick's Daythemed dance fundraiser; doors open at 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge #964, 334 Civic Center Drive, Augusta.
March 17 — Forum on the Future “Poverty in Maine: How Can We Help?” 2 to 4 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551.
March 19 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club meeting open to the public, 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
March 20 — MidMaine Chamber Business After Hours event Wednesday, free,open to the public, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Road, Sidney, 207-873-3315.
March 20 — Kennebec Historical Society presents "Our Point of View — Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse," 6:30 p.m., free, open to the public, Maine State Library, 230 State St., Augusta, 207622-7718.
March 20 — Board Game Day, hosted by Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents, 10-11:30 a.m., at the town office, Vassalboro, 207-8722826.
March 21 — "Speaking and Listening: The Art of Dialogue" writers workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 75 Elm St., free, registration at https:// speaking-and-listencing. eventbrite.com.
March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207-795-4010.
March 23 — Art Yoga for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org.
March 23 — United Methodist Church bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-7823972.
March 24, 25 —
Auditionsfor CLT production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207783-0958.
March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter.org, 207783-1585.
March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207946-5681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207524-5151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any of the meetings.
March 26 — Lakes Region Forum talk by Michael Miclon, about 'Vaudeville in Maine,' 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., King Event Room, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673
March 26 —
ArtsFarmington Youth Concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall, UMF, admission by donation, 207-778-9437.
March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-4857100 or 207-622-3469.
March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop. com.
March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library.
MAINE NEWS CALENDAR
MONTHLY MEETINGS
AUBURN:
Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096.
BRUNSWICK:
The Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8 Venture Ave. Conference room on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. https://2156. toastmastersclubs.org
SKOWHEGAN:
The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207-649-1238.
OTISFIELD:
Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com.
Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368.
Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list.
Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-5393072.
OXFORD:
Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207743-2281.
Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207595-4200.
LAKES REGION:
Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987.
AUGUSTA:
Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers.org/ kennebec-beekeepers.
Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-6262350.
BRIDGTON: Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St.
Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition, 4:306 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Bridgton Municipal Complex, downstairs, lrsacmaine.org, lrsacoalition@gmail.com, 207-803-9987.
EMBDEN: Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden.
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FAYETTE: The Coffee Break, social gathering, weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778, faylib@faytte.lib.me.us.
GREENE:
Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday of the month, every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www. morse.lib.me.us.
SABATTUS: Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@ sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.
CANCELLATIONS
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POSTPONEMENTS
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GOOD EATS
NTUPC’s ‘Mud Supper’ planned for April 6
NORTH TURNER – The North Turner Union Presbyterian Church will host its annual Mud Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the GAR Hall, 29 North Leeds Road.
NTUPC’s annual Mud Supper features all things brown such as these foods: chocolate, shepherd’s pie, chili, mac ‘n cheese and lots and lots of dessert.
Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. All proceeds benefi t the church’s community outreach programs which include the Turner Food Bank and Community Clothing Center.
For more information, visit www. northturnerunionpresbyterianchurch.com/.
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April 6th & 7th, 2019
Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 9-2
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