Maine News Calendar

JULY

July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com.

July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@ minikins.org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-491-5533.

July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-7785845.

July 26, 27 — Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children's parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m.

July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www.running4free.com.

July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.

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 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insectrelated craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates.

July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craft-making, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-238-4250.

July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.

July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207693-6841.

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.

July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.

July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion—largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893.

July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.

July 31 — Maine mystery writers Richard Cass, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken, “Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told," interactive event, 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, free, open to public, 207-864-5529.

AUGUST

Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door.

Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

Aug. 2 — Artists' reception for "Formations," ceramics exhibition, 5-7 p.m., The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public.

Aug. 2, 3 — Vienna Woods Players "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road, 7 p.m. both nights, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, $10, $5 for children under 12, at the door or reserve by emailing firemarks@fairpoint.net by Wednesday, July 31.

Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057.

Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.

Aug. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-5505.

Aug. 4 — Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for All Seasons, Route 27, 207495-3481.

Aug. 4 — Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, featuring Doug Rawlings, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon nature store, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-864-3421 (myocomATgmu.edu), 207-864-2771, ecopelagicon.com, hughogden.com or margaretyocom.com/ poetry

Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine.rr.com.

Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.

Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-7251266 or 207-725-8386.

Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.

Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.

Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening.

Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association's annual banquet, 10:30 a.m. social hour, noon meal, Elks Banquet Center, Waterville, 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net.

Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www. WinslowUCC.org.

Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30 a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; pre-register by Aug. 2; 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net

Aug. 10 — 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/getinvoloved/calendar.

Aug. 10 — Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.

Aug. 11 — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust workshop on edible and medicinal mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2424 Main St., Rangeley; registration required 207-864-7311 or alaliberte@rlht.org.

Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org.

Aug. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.

Aug. 13 — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program, "Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer," free, open to public, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.

Aug. 14 — "Careers in Art Series for Kids — Science, Nature & Drawing,” 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 9 and up, Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, registration and information at fiberandvine.com.

Aug. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com.

Aug. 16 — Blood drive, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. 14 School St. www.redcrossblood.org, 1-800-REDCROSS, contact Gwen Rioux, 207-353-6814 for information or to volunteer.

Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www. lisbonme.org/parksrecreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289.

Aug. 18 — Augusta Elks Lodge third annual Set for Success of the Greater Augusta Area back-to-school event, supplies, clothes, services for pre-k through 12 grade students, free and open to all students, 1-3 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge Banquet Room, 397 Civic Center Drive, Mike Michaud 207441-2838, Lina Michaud 207-485-4710.

Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Bridgton Historical Society, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory. org.

Aug. 19 — Julie Thompson's High Standards, Cilantro at the Gazebo, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome.

Aug. 19 — American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St, www.redcrossblood.org and enter LAMETRO in the blue box, top right; 207-783-2249, www. LAMetroChamber.com.

Aug. 21 — Central Maine Community College, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 20th annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Golf Scramble, Fox Ridge Golf Club, 550 Penley Corner Road, Auburn, single largest fundraiser for college scholarships benefiting local students, chance to win the “Hole In One” $10,000 cash prize and the Chip Toss,207783-2249, Maureen@ LAMetroChamber.com or Roger Philippon, CM Education Foundation, 207-755-5357, RPhilippon@cmcc.edu.

Aug. 22 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents "Inventing Vacationland, How Maine became a number one Tourist Destination,” by Scott Andrews of USM Senior College, 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.

Aug. 23 — Civil War presentation by members of the 3rd Infantry, afternoon, Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory. org.

Aug. 24-25 — Stonewall Building Class, Tear Cap workshop for beginners and those with previous experience, in partnership with The Stone Trust, Hiram, 207-625-3396, info@tearcapworkshops. org.

Aug. 26 — Kathy Haley and Phil House, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Chapel, 640 Maine St., Poland, free, open to public, donations welcome.

Aug. 31 — Author Catherynne Valente, 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, free, open to public, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org.

AUGUST 10 — GRAY BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL. Bands, vendors, artisans, pie-eating contests, climbing wall, and more! Free admission. 9:30-4 @ 24 Main St. Gray. https://www.facebook.com/ GrayBlueberryFestival/

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