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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR

JUNE

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June 21 — Spectrum Generations 17th annual Golf Fore a Cause Tournament, Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., homestyle BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 /individual, $450/team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $5,000. www.spectrumgenerations.org/golf.

June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813.

June 21 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@ maine.rr.com.

June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-369-0205.

June 22 — Property Pedal Bike Tour, Kennebec Valley Bike Club and KLT tour highlighting most scenic properties; two routes, beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced, Route TBD, 207-377-2848.

June 22 — Annual "Run for Cash Memorial 5K and Family Race" to benefit Veterans Count Maine, 7:45 a.m., Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd., Old Orchard Beach, 207-8280754. (Register before June 10 for guaranteed collectible T-shirt.)

June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https://dps5k.weebly. com.

June 22 — Mahoosuc Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm, Bethel. www. mahoosuc.org/events-calendar, barbara@mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806.

June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org.

June 22 — Greene Baptist Church frontier one-day Vacation Bible School adventure, for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the church, 102 Main St., Greene, register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/558f8f.

June 22 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207-864-5571.

June 22 — Topsham Public Library screening "Muppet Treasure Island," 1 p.m., rated G, free, open to public, popcorn will be served, 207- 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.

June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org.

June 22 — Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Manchester Community Church, 21 Readfield Road, Manchester.

June 22 — Music in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m., French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay, featuring "The Pop Rocks" performing songs from the 1950s, free.

June 22, 23 — Washburn-Norlands Living History Center Civil War living history weekend — Rally for Norlands — 290 Norlands Road, Livermore; for details, schedule of activities, to purchase tickets online, visit https://norlands.org/june-2223-rally-for-norlands.html.

June 25 — Author Robert Spencer will discuss the story of a young woman living in Waterford after the Civil War and the research process for his novel, "The Spinster's Hope Chest," 7 p.m., at the Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207966-2023.

June 25 — “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program, free, open to public, 10 a.m., Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, preschool and up, 207-495-3508.

June 25 — Auburn Public Library Teen Summer Program kickoff, Odds Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome.

June 26 — AuthorMargy Burns Knight presenst "Discover Your World: An Interactive Workshop for Caregivers, Educators & Librarians," 5-7 p.m. Community Room, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Free, open to public, registration required by June 21; participants get free autographed books and supper; 207-626-2415.

June 26 — Author James Hornor at Tospham Public Library, 6 p.m., 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org.

June 27 — Master’s in Cybersecurity celebration and open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Jeanie’s Café at Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, 207859-1111.

June 27 — Lewiston Public Library will host New England author Theodora Goss, 5:30 p.m., 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3135.

June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-241-5374.

June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Turner, 1-800-REDCROSS.

June 28 — Reception for artist Sarah Shepley (whose work will be on display June 15-July 18), 5 to 7 p.m.; Shepley will talk on the Ecuadorian Arts Initiative, 4:30 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St, Bridgton, 207-647-2787.

June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

June 28 — Songwriter Showcase concert featuring Stan Keach, Sara Trunzo, Ted DeMille, 7 p.m., donations accepted, Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 207-3972241.

June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www. kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ KINGFIELDPOPS.

June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for preschool and up, free, open to public, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.

JULY

July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.

July 2 — Bedtime Story Hour Moon Stories, all ages welcome. 6:30-7 p.m., free open to public, Belgrade Public LIbrary, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, come in pajamas, 207-495-3508.

July 3 — Connected meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386.

July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188.

July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.

July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar.

July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-495-3508.

July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.

July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207377-3848, KBrewer@tklt. org.

July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org.

July 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www. belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page.

July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535.

July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www.belgrade.lib. me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524.

July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148.

July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040.

July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000.

July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508.

July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store.

July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

JAY: Jay Historical Society 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second, fourth Saturday of the month May-September; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. three consective holiday days Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day. Free admission. 207-500-2402, ab1yy@outlook.com.

FARMINGTON: Rose's Room, support for those with incarcerated loved one, fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle St., 207-491-2527.

ONGOING:

May 4-June 14 — Larissa Davis exhibition, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302. com.

May 21-Sept. 17 —

Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way.

May 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org.

May 29-Aug. 27 —

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook.

June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535.

June 7, 14 — 'Movie Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-3312.

June 7-16 — Lewiston/ Auburn Community Little Theatre's “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” June 7-8 and 13-15 at 7:30 p.m., June 9 and 16 at 2 p.m., 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207-783-0958. (May not be suitable for children under 16.)

June 11, 15, 25, 29; July

2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook, Route 4, intersection with Dallas Hill road, no spial skills or experience required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@maine.edu, 207-639-3432.

June 14 -23 — Waterville Opera House presentation of "Ripcord," 7:30 p.m. (June 16, 23, 2 p.m.), Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville, http://www. operahouse.org/

June 16-21, July 1 —

Kennebec Land Trust Natural History Week at Bearnstow, Parker Pond, Mount Vernon, www.tklt.org.

June 17, 18, 24, 25 —

Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsman's Association hunter safety course, 6-9 p.m., Monday, June 17; Tuesday, June 18, Monday, June 24, Tuesday, June 25, RRG&SA Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, 10 to 12 years old must be accompanied by parent/ guardian; 40-student limit, 207-864-2714, 207-8645582.

June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/ parks-recreation, 207-3530646, 207-353-2289.

June 21-July 27 —

"Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery. org, 207-622-3813.

June 21-Aug. 16 —

Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-381-7730.

June 24-27 — East Wilton Union Church 4-day club for children ages 5 to 12, free, 207-491-2909, 207860-0355.

CANCELLATIONS

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POSTPONEMENTS

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