June 9: LEWISTON, Susan Hayward, naturalist and steward for Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, will speak on “Discovering the Common, Conserving the Rare,” at 7 p.m. at L-A College Atrium Gallery, 51 Westminster St. Free 753-6500

June 10: LEWISTON, Dianne Russell Kidder will speak about her experience living in Beirut, Lebanon at noon at L-A College, 51 Westminster St. $5/$7 753-6510

June 11: HALLOWELL, Augusta artist Peter Buotte will speak about his show at 7 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. 622-3813

June 12: BATH, Christine Macchi will speak on “This is Maine Fiber,” at 3 p.m. at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St. 442-8455

June 13: SKOWHEGAN, Ellen Gallagher will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Art School Road. 474-9345

June 15: SKOWHEGAN, Charles Long will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Art School Road. 474-9345

June 17: SKOWHEGAN, Maria Elena Gonzalez will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Art School Road. 474-9345