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April 6 — Livermore Community Center indoor yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 Church St., 207-212-7543.

April 6 — Chicken Pot Pie supper with sides and homemade pies, to benefit annual North Waterford World's Fair, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road, (off Route 35, across from Melby’s store), Waterford, $10 per person; children six to 15, $5; children five and under free, 207-894-8185.

April 6 — "Thanksgiving in April" turkey dinner and silent auction, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Center Lovell.

April 6 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m., meal includes casseroles, salads, desserts, coffee and punch and a raffle of baked goods and household items, donations are accepted for the meal, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667.

April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311.

April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982.

April 6 — Central Maine Community College spring open house, 9 a.m.-noon, 1250 Turner St. www.cmcc.edu.

April 6 — First Saturday at the Williams House boutique breakfast, book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.

April 6 — Poet Francoise Canter talks about mysterious Augusta poet Robert Nash, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Wintrhop St. ,free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org.

April 6 — Public baked beans and casserole supper, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 5-6 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray, $8, $4 for children under 12.

April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207-341-1356. BigPineGunClub.org.

April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competivie and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta.org.

April 7 — Castlebay performance of Celtic music, 2 p.m.,University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551.

April 7 — U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, 3 p.m. Williamson Center, Lawrence High School, 9 Church St., Fairfield, free, tickets available at www. armyfieldband.com/tickets.

April 9 — Uiversity of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Register at maine. edu/register/product/ got-hayfields-and-pastures-2019. FMI, call 207342-5971 or email richard. kersbergen@maine.edu.

April 9 — Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin, "Return to Moose River: In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods," 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Public Library, 207-743-5309 ext. 1.

April 10 — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust presentation, "Making Room for Grassland Birds in the Local Area," 6:30 p.m., at 93 Main coffee shop, 93 Main St., Unity, 207-948-3766.

April 10 — Lisbon Historical Society annual Antiques Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. , event starts at 7 p.m. , MTM Center, 18 School St., parking at rear, 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.

April 11 — LA Metro Chamber "Business Before Hours," 7 to 9 a.m., Fish Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St., Lewiston, 207-783-2249.

April 11 — “From the Light: Writing About Wounding Experiences,” 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Main St., Waterville, free, but registration required, https:// from-the-light-poetry. eventbrite.com.

April 11 — Athor Diane Smith, "Command Conflicts in Grant’s Overland Campaign: Ambition and Animosity in the Army of the Potomac," Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to the public.

April 13 — Turner Public Library’s Spring Seminar in Gardening (bee-friendly gardens), 9 a.m., Community Room of Leavitt Institute building, Route 117, (98 Matthews Way) Turner, 207-225-2030.

April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-737-8810.

April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080.

April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 207-743-5723.

April 13 — Auburn Public Library hosts The Tanglewood Marionettes in "The Fairy Circus," 2 p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College St., Lewiston, tickets available at library, $2, call 207-3336640 ext. 3 to reserve.

April 13 — Annual pork supper to benefit Leeds food pantry, 5 to 6:30 p.m., freewill donations, Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, 207-5245444 or 207-524-7151.

April 13 — Fourth annual prom night for adults, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; for reservations, 207-783-1585.

April 13 — Farmington Contradance, (live music, all dances taught, beginners welcome) 8 to 10 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, 207-491-9928.

April 13, 20 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612.

April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116.

April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limisted seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.

April 17 — Kennebec Historical Society free presentation, “Stagecoaches on the Kennebec,” 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester,

April 19 — The Table's Good Friday Simple Service, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.

April 19, 20 — Tommy's Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old office of Sabattus Street Self Storage, 1434 Sabattus St., Lewiston, normblais39@yahoo.com, Tommy's Feral Feline Friends on Facebook, or www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com.

April 20 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness host Best Dog on Earth Day (a celebration of dogs and Earth Day), Fun Walk/Run registration starting at 9:15 a.m., stepping off at 10 a.m.; for details, call 207-864-5571.

April 20 — Randolph United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., refreshments, at the church, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188.

April 20 — Teacher's Lounge Mafia, 7 p.m. Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falles, family friendly show to benefit new computers and children's programming, $9, snacks for $1, 50/50 raffle, tickets from canceled October show will be honored, Facebook and Twitter @TreatMemLibrary.

April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200.

April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010.

April 25 — Meditation and focused breathing workshop, 5-7 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm st., Waterville, free, registration required, https:// guided-meditation-focusedbreathing.eventbrite.com.

April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.

April 26 — The Table's annual clothing giveaway scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to noon, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093.

April 26 — Order deadline for Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Plant Sale; pickup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St., order form at 207-753-5377, districtmanager@androscogginswcd. org. Pickup rain date is Sunday, May 19.

April 26, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/ Brunswick now taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207-729-7736.

April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry’s eighth annual Auction for Action, 4:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219 (Howes Corner Road), North Turner, 207524-5095.

April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults.

April 28 — Autism Society of Maine Walk for Autism, Farmington, Fryeburg. Registration 11 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Register online at www. asmonline.org or call 800273-5200 for more info.

April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., two divisions, pro and social. Sign up as four-person team or individual and be added to a team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@ literacyvolunteersandro. org, www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.

April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@ gmail.com.

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, 207539-3072.

OXFORD:

Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-743-2281.

Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200.

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. 207-626-2350.

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, 4:30-6 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. 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.

RANDOLPH: Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/ crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207-767-3024.

SABATTUS: Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, meets in front of Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abilities,running@ sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.

ONGOING:

March 6-April 21 —

Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-685-3505, www.wayneumc.com.

March 6-April 21 — Bridgton First Congregational Church, 33 South High St., Bridgton, Lent, Easter services, activities, www.fccbridgton.org, or visit church office 9 a.m.noon weekdays for copy.

April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn.

April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library's open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation.

April 27, May 25 —

New Sharon United Methodist Church, at 18 Starks Rd., has scheduled Saturday night public suppers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the price is $9 for adults.

CANCELLATIONS

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POSTPONEMENTS

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