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Farmington area

Phillips, through Oct. 10: Annual scarecrow reunion is open for viewing 24 hours a day, Main Street.

Jay, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Country fair and silent auction with guest speaker from Western Mountain Women’s Connection, bidding begins, 11 a.m.; luncheon, 11:30 a.m. and bidding begins, 6 p.m.; dinner and program, 6:30 p.m. For reservations: lunch, contact Jane, 645-2282; dinner, contact April, 562-4645.

Wilton, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties will train basic reading tutor volunteers, 4 to 7 p.m., Career Center, East Wilton. FMI: Joan Moes, 778-3460.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Noontime concert features Laid-Back Brass, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Donations accepted. FMI: 778-7136.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Poetry reading by poet Rachel Harding, 8 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, Ricker Hall, UMF. Free. Sponsored by UMF’s Religion and Philosophy club.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 7: Candidate breakfast, 7 a.m., Olsen student Center, UMF. Sponsored by Western Maine Legislative Caucus. Open to public. FMI: 778-7274.

Farmington, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8, 9 and 10: Sandy River Players present the musical comedy “The Fantasticks,” 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday, Mount Blue High School auditorium. Adults, $12.50; seniors and students, $8.50. Tickets available at Howard’s Rexall, Farmington or at the door. FMI: contact Sarah Sloane, 778-4770 or e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: Fall rummage sale, 3 to 6 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, corner of Quebec and Middle streets. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Altar Guild.

Jay, Friday, Oct. 8: Halloween, Christmas and Sweater sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Parish House thrift shop.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 9: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $6; children under 12: $4. Includes potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, beverage and pie. Takeout available.

Carrabassett Valley, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10: Upcountry Artists’ annual art and craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sugarloaf Mountain Base Lodge. Free.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Contradance with Franklin County Fiddlers with John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m.; 7:30 p.m., basic workshop, Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $5; $10 family max. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Public supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Includes baked beans, casseroles, salads, biscuits and pie.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9: Community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St. Free. All welcome. Includes New England boiled dinner and apple crisp.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 9: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church. Cookie walk, hydrangeas, food table, pickles and preserves, muffins and coffee.

Phillips, Saturday, Oct. 9: Ghost Train rides the rails, starting at 6:45 p.m.; tickets sold until 9 p.m., Dill Woods. Adults, $4; children under 12, $2. Ride the Narrow Gauge, view hauntingly good scenes along the way. Refreshments available. Benefits for Lance Cpl. Scott Paul Park and the R.L. & R.S. Railroad.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 9: Whatever sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salem Community Building, Route 142. Crafts, baked goods, plants, books, puzzles. Sponsored by Salem Pine Tree Ladies.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 10: “Vanity Fair” benefit movie showing, 1 and 4 p.m., Narrow Gauge Theater. Tickets available at Mr. Paperback, and Mickey’s. Proceeds for Old South Church’s mission trip to Honduras.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital Education Room, 111 Franklin Health Commons. 1-800-482-0743.

Jay, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16: Halloween, Christmas and Sweater sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Parish House thrift shop.

Phillips, Friday, Oct. 15: Phillips Shared Ministry’s chicken supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Phillips Middle School.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Apple festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School. Apple theme items, cider and cider making demonstration, pie contest. Proceeds for Fairbanks School project.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 16: Community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Academy Street. Free. All welcome. Includes corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, biscuits and apple cake. FMI: 778-2163 or 778-4608.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17: Multimedia choral concert featuring The Nineteenth-Century Singers and the Camerata Choir with guest artists Kate Read, Lily Funahashi and Andrea Kierstead, 7:30 p.m., Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday, Nordica Auditorium at UMF. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; UMF students, free. Tickets available at Mickey’s Hallmark or by calling 778-7072.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 16: Make Tracks for Kids, Franklin County Children’s Task Force’s, annual walk-a-thon, begins, 9 a.m.; registration starts, 8 a.m., Kineowatha Park. 1.5 or 5 miles. Proceeds help local children programs.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 17: Longaberger basket bingo, 1 p.m.; doors open 11:30 a.m., Farmington Elks Lodge. Lunch, refreshments, door prizes. Sponsored by Farmington Elks. FMI or tickets: contact Steve Jones, 778-4468 or Les Brown, 645-5186.

Jay, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23: Halloween, Christmas and Sweater sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Parish House thrift shop.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 23: Clothing, household items, furniture and baked goods sale, 8:30 to 2:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 2. Benefit for church programs and expenses.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 24: Friends of Ike host benefit Do-i-ru Run/Hike for Isaac Doiron who is undergoing Aplastic Anemia treatment in Boston, 9 a.m.; registration, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; Kids’ run on the rail trail, 10:30 a.m., Titcomb Mountain Ski Lodge. Entry forms available at Northern Lights. FMI: contact Bob or Candy Bachorik, 778-2091.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 30: Halloween masquerade dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Boofy Quimby Memorial Center. $10. Music by Arlo West Band. Sponsored by Buckfield Buckeneers Football Association.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 30: Turner Village Church teens are throwing a “Noah’s Ark” party, 10 a.m., at the church. Games, treats, stories. FMI: 225-2258.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 11: Leavitt Area High School’s annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: contact Susan Stevens, 225-3533 or 1-800-498-8014.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)

Bethel, Monday, Oct. 4: Black Mountain of Maine golf tournament, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bethel Inn and Country Club. FMI: contact Terri Anne Bennett, 357-3555 or Rich Allen, 364-7866.

Buckfield, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., High School, Turner Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743 or visit www.newenglandblood.org.

North Bridgton, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy, Route 37. FMI: 1-800-482-0743 or visit www.newenglandblood.org.

Oxford, Monday, Oct. 4: Concert featuring Jeff and Ellen Steinberg, 7 p.m., Hosanna New Testament Church, 109 Schoolhouse Road. FMI: 539-2295.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Public forum film “Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear and the Selling of the American Empire” narrated by Julian Bond, 7 p.m., Memorial Library. Discussions follow. Snacks and refreshments provided. FMI: contact Tom, 743-2183.

Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Parent Education Group Positive Parenting workshop, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concept Building, Main Street, basement on backside of building. Free. FMI: contact Melissa Wakefield, 743-1520 ext. 3515.

Oxford, Wednesday through Monday, Oct. 6 through 11: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., His Place Teen Center, Route 26, by the fish market. Volunteers needed. Donations welcome. Pick up available. FMI: 743-9503 or 743-7322.

Oxford, Thursday through Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 11: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., His Place Teen Center, Route 26, by the fish market. FMI: 743-9503.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 7: Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce political forum featuring the Alliance for Maine’s Future, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Western Maine University and Community College Center, Main Street. Free. FMI: 7432281.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: H.O.P.E. Center barn sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., High Street.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Fall foliage fly-in and car show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Regional Airport OB1, North Road. Free. FMI: 824-2669.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Androscoggin Watershed Institutes fall field workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided nature walks, canoe trip and pontoon boat ride featuring the Androscoggin Watershed’s special wildlife and fisheries habitats. $60 registration fee includes lunch and more. FMI: www.androscogginriver.org or 1-603-466-3433.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Zadoc Long Free Library. 25 cent paperbacks, 50 cent hardcover, priced sets.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Community Church. Sponsored by the Women’s Guild.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 9: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $6; children under 12: $4. Includes potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, beverage and pie. Takeout available.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 9: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. Includes homemade pies. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Sponsored by the Ronald G. St. John Auxiliary 9328.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct. 9: Old fashioned dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefit of Greenwood Historical Society. FMI: contact Joyce Hathaway, 674-2259.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Musical performance by Leah Wolfsong and Reinaldo Cortez, 7 p.m., doors open, 6:30 p.m., Fare Share Commons, Main Street. Adults, $8; children under 12, free. Proceeds for Fare Share Coop.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 9: Western Maine Youth Hockey basket bingo 12:30 p.m.; doors open, 11 a.m., Norway Legion Hall. FMI: 743-2832.

Oxford, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10: Down East Sled Dog Club trade and seminar fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oxford County Fairgrounds. $1. FMI: contact Kathy Pickett, 539-4324 or e-mail [email protected].

Bethel, Monday, Oct. 11: Mahoosuc Land Trust’s fall foliage flotilla six mile paddle trip on the Magalloway River, 9 a.m., meet at Sunday River Brewing Company parking lot, Route 2. Bring picnic lunch and life vest. FMI: Steve Wight 824-2410.

Buckfield, Monday, Oct. 11: Book sale, 2 to 6 p.m., Zadoc Long Free Library. 25 cent paperbacks, 50 cent hardcover, priced sets.

Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Parent Education Group Positive Parenting workshop, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concept Building, Main Street, basement on backside of building. Free. FMI: contact Melissa Wakefield, 743-1520 ext. 3515.

Stoneham, Thursday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Stoneham Congregational Church UCC, Maine Street, Route 5. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Includes corned beef and cabbage, vegetables, rolls, beverages and homemade pies.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 16: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club hosts a mainstream and plus level dance with caller Walter Lougee and cueing the rounds with Carol Stewart, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. FMI: contact Sue Corning, 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 16: Chicken pie supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Menu includes potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Reservations by confirmation only by calling 583-9024; no messages. Handicapped accessible.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. FMI: 671-4460.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 16: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes homemade pies.

West Paris, Sunday, Oct. 17: Bingo to support our troops, 1 p.m., Town Office. $1 per card; 12 cards, $10. FMI: 674-2114 or 674-2708.

Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Parent Education Group Positive Parenting workshop, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concept Building, Main Street, basement on backside of building. Free. FMI: contact Melissa Wakefield, 743-1520 ext. 3515.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 23: Fall fair and flea market, 9 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. For table rental, contact Elsie, 674-3544.

Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 26: Parent Education Group Positive Parenting workshop, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concept Building, Main Street, basement on backside of building. Free. FMI: contact Melissa Wakefield, 743-1520 ext. 3515.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 2: Parent Education Group Positive Parenting workshop, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concept Building, Main Street, basement on backside of building. Free. FMI: contact Melissa Wakefield, 743-1520 ext. 3515.

River Valley area (Rumford)

Bethel, Monday, Oct. 4: Black Mountain of Maine golf tournament, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bethel Inn and Country Club. FMI: contact Terri Anne Bennett, 357-3555 or Rich Allen, 364-7866.

Dixfield, Monday, Oct. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library. FMI: 562-8838.

Jay, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Country fair and silent auction with guest speaker from Western Mountain Women’s Connection, bidding begins, 11 a.m.; luncheon, 11:30 a.m. and bidding begins, 6 p.m.; dinner and program, 6:30 p.m. For reservations: lunch, contact Jane, 645-2282; dinner, contact April, 562-4645.

Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool story and craft hour for children ages 2 to 5 at 10 a.m., Public Library. Craft for the day will be making firemen. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Book Cafe book discussion group, 6 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 364-3281.

Rumford, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch, noon, Town Office.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Fall foliage fly-in and car show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Regional Airport OB1, North Road. Free. FMI: 824-2669.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 9: Androscoggin Watershed Institutes fall field workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided nature walks, canoe trip and pontoon boat ride featuring the Androscoggin Watershed’s special wildlife and fisheries habitats. $60 registration fee includes lunch and more. FMI: www.androscogginriver.org or 1-603-466-3433.

Canton, Saturday, Oct. 9: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $6; children under 12: $4. Includes potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, beverage and pie. Takeout available.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Rumford United Methodist Church. Adults,$6; children under 12, $2. Includes baked beans, coleslaw, casseroles, spaghetti, rolls, pies. FMI: 364-4227.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Spaghetti supper, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. Adults, $5; children under 12, $3. Members and guests welcome.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 9: Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. Music by E & I Band. Members and guests welcome.

Greenwood, Sunday, Oct. 10: Longaberger Basket Bingo, 1 p.m.; doors open, 11 a.m., Locke Mills Legion Hall, Gore Road. $10 a sheet; $5 for Blackout games. Sponsored by Friends of Telstar. Benefit for Telstar students/senior scholarships. FMI: 824-2029, 824-2288 or 824-3336.

Bethel, Monday, Oct. 11: Mahoosuc Land Trust’s fall foliage flotilla six mile paddle trip on the Magalloway River, 9 a.m., meet at Sunday River Brewing Company parking lot, Route 2. Bring picnic lunch and life vest. FMI: Steve Wight 824-2410.

Rumford, Tuesday, Oct. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 184 Congress St.

Dixfield, Saturday, Oct. 23: Dirigo Music Association’s Chinese auction and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School. FMI: contact Cyndi, 562-8498 or Charlene, 562-8785.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 109 Pleasant St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 4: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 5: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Auburn, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 7: L-A Arts presents the German foreign film “Good Bye, Lenin,” 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5/$7. FMI: 1-800-639-2919, 782-7228 or visit www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 6: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 7: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Public Library, Auburn Mall. Stories, songs and fun.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 7 and 8: Bob DeLoss narrates his film “America’s Amazing Places,” 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open an hour before show. FMI: 946-5311.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: Fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. Antiques, jewelry, holiday items, white elephant goods, fabrics, yarns, books, CDs, videos. Benefit for Auburn Public Library.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 8: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Department of Human Services, 200 Main St. 1-800-482-0743.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 8: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9: Fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Clothing, furniture, crafts, baked goods, light lunch available. FMI: contact Sister Lucille, 375-8399.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 8: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: First Auburn Senior Citizens fall fair flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hast Community Center, Pettingill Park. White elephant tables, candy, raffles, plants, jewelry, crafts, home baked goods, snack bar.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 9: Countryside Dancers dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 9: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Adults, $5.50; children under 12, $2.75; preschool, free. Includes red flannel hash.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 9: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Zadoc Long Free Library. 25 cent paperbacks, 50 cent hardcover, priced sets.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 9: Yard and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Community Church. Sponsored by the Women’s Guild.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 9: Spaghetti supper, 4 to 6 p.m. Androscoggin Grange 8, Main Street. $5. FMI: contact Pat, 946-5435.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bates College Museum of Art presents “Wendu Gu: Art from Middle Kingdom to Biological Millennium,” 7:30 p.m., Olin Arts Center. On view until Oct. 9.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Fall festival and craft fair, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Montello Heights, 550 College St. Baked goods, raffles, grandma’s attic.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 9: Music by Cornerstone, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon St. Free. Donations accepted. FMI: 576-5433.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; under 4, free. FMI: 353-5636.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 9: United Society of Shakers’ apple Saturday orchard walk, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Shake Village, 707 Shaker Road. Free. Reservation required. FMI: 926-4597.

New Gloucester Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked bean and chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregation Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2.50. Includes homemade biscuits and cream pies. FMI: 926-4498 or 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 9: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes baked ham, vegetables, cornbread and homemade pies. FMI: contact Caron, 688-4101. Handicapped accessible.

Richmond, Saturday, Oct. 9: Fall harvest sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Isaac F. Umberhine Public Library, 82 Main St. Books, pumpkins, squash, homemade pies, breads, fudge, and jams.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 9: Public roast pork dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Church hall. For takeouts: 783-0038. FMI: 375-6589.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 10: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3/$4. Includes coffee and juice. Benefit for Blue Christmas for Needy Children. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 10: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 10: Hyssongs gospel music concert, 5:30 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road.

Buckfield, Monday, Oct. 11: Book sale, 2 to 6 p.m., Zadoc Long Free Library. 25 cent paperbacks, 50 cent hardcover, priced sets.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 11: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Book discussion group discusses “Superfudge” by Judy Blume, 11 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 12: Senior College noon luncheon presents “Walt Whitman’s Tribute to Abraham Lincoln” with Charles Plummer, noon, L-A College. $5, advance; $7, at door. FMI: 753-6510.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 13: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 13 and 14: Peek A Boo puppet show presents “Jack’s Big Adventure,” 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. $2 per child over one-year, includes snack. FMI: contact Thelma, 782-1112.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 15: Harvest dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Benefit for Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 15: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17: Craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Edward Little High School. Free. Sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Woman’s Literary Union’s apple festival, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 19 Elm St. Includes “The Apple Core” featuring apple decor or motif items, “Apple Bake Shop” featuring apple desserts and pastries, and the “Apple Diner”.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Roast turkey dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 71 Main St. Adults, $6; seniors and children, $4.50.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 16: First Congregational Church fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 136. Crafts, food, candy, silent auction. FMI: contact Fran, 353-2435.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, American chop suey, dessert, and coffee or tea. FMI: 353-2152.

Manchester, Saturday, Oct. 16: Craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 16: Community fair, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., New Gloucester Fair Grounds, Bald Hill Road. FMI: contact Scott, 926-4126.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 17: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Steve and the Good Ole Boys.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 17: Maine Country Music Association awards show, 1 to 5 p.m.; doors open at noon, Ramada Inn Dudley Room, 490 Pleasant St. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. FMI: contact Lorilei Dodge, 890-4871.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 18: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 19: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 20: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 21: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Public Library, Auburn Mall. Stories, songs and fun.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 22: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 22: Smothered beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50. Includes desserts, and coffee or tea. FMI: 353-2152.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 22: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Freeport, Saturday, Oct. 23: Wolfe’s Neck Farm Autumn celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 184 Burnett Road. $5 per person; $15 per family. Pumpkin hayrides, cider pressing, wool spinning, children’s activities. FMI: 865-4363.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 24: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Bill Trowell.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 25: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 26: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Public Library, Auburn Mall.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Countryside Dancers club night, free lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 9:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Buckfield, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30: Halloween production “The Hunchback of Buckfield, Maine,” 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, Route 117 in the village. Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children under 12, $6. Tickets available at Northeast Bank, Buckfield or at the theater by calling 336-3306 or visit www.oddfellow.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 29: Bates College Museum of Art presents “Videodrome II,” 7 p.m., Olin Arts Center. On view until Dec. 18.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 29: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Portland, Friday, Oct. 29: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, Congress Street. Free. Music by Vintage.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 30: Countryside Dancers Halloween dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. Bring a dessert.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 30: Lisbon Community School Halloween carnival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 33 Mill St. Craft fair, bake sale, games, raffles, silent auction.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 30: Bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Jaques Cartier Club, 14 Wales Road. Adults, $6; children, $2.50. Dance follows supper. FMI: 375-6214.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 30: Roast pork supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 30: Halloween masquerade dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Boofy Quimby Memorial Center. $10. Music by Arlo West Band. Sponsored by Buckfield Buckeneers Football Association.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 30: Turner Village Church teens are throwing a “Noah’s Ark” party, 10 a.m., at the church. Games, treats, stories. FMI: 225-2258.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 31: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., C & J Hall, 711 Webster St. $8/$7. Music by Sounds Unlimited.

Casco, Saturday, Nov. 6: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall, Route 11, Webbs Mills. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Includes hot dogs, American chop suey, salads, breads, beverage and homemade pies.

Durham, Saturday, Nov. 6: Harvest supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. Adults, $7; seniors, $6; children under 12, $3.50; under 4, free. Includes ham, vegetables, bread and rolls, beverage and homemade pies. FMI: contact Fran, 353-2435.

Lewiston, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7: Christmas in New England craft show and food fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. FMI: Lois Taylor, 946-7079, e-mail [email protected], or visit http://newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 6: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minot United Methodist Church. Homemade food, cookie walk, rada knives, silent auction. FMI: contact Lynn Berube, 998-2974.

Turner, Thursday, Nov. 11: Leavitt Area High School’s annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: contact Susan Stevens, 225-3533 or 1-800-498-8014.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 12: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $5.50. Takeout available. Proceeds for the church. Handicapped accessible.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20: Gingerbread fair, First Universalist Church. FMI or table rental: contact Mary Lou Hofmann, 777-1833.

Manchester, Sunday, Nov. 28: Antique show and sale plus craft and collectable show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grange Hall, Route 202, Lewiston Road. Admission, $1.50. Sponsored by Manchester Grange 172. FMI about antique show: contact Ruth Daggett at 623-3436; about craft and collectable show: contact Anne Whitman at 622-1338.