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: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 8: Betty’s cooking a public boiled dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., Post 158, Webster St. Adults, $5; children, $2.50. Includes soup, bread and butter, veggies, dessert and coffee. Surprise door prize.

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: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. Adults, $6; under 12, $3. Includes potatoes, pineapple, peas, salad, dessert and beverage.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 9: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St., use rear entrance on Bartlett Street. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes salads, biscuits and homemade pies.

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., Shaker 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.

Turner, Saturday, Oct. 9: Bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Turner Rescue, 158 Main St., Laurel Gagne Place.

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, Monday, Oct. 11: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 15: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Church. Adults, $5; children under 12, $3, under 5, free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

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.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, American chop suey, rolls and dessert. FMI: 784-9711.

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.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 16: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, old Route 26. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3; under 5, free. Includes traditional fixings served family style.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 16: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes potato salad, coleslaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes.

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, Monday, Oct. 18: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 22: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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, Monday, Oct. 25: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 29: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 1: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 3 and 4: L-A Arts International Film Series presents “Yellow Asphalt,” 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, Friday, Nov. 5: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 8: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 12: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 15: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 19: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 22: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 26: Advocates for Children “Cookies and Crafts,” 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

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.

Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 29: Advocates for children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.