Today

Oct. 18: FARMINGTON, comic Eric O’Shea will perform at 9 p.m. at UMF Olsen Student Center. Free 778-7346

Oct. 18: HALLOWELL, Donna Galluzzo, executive director of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, will speak about her work and the mission of the Salt Institute at 7 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. 622-3813

Tomorrow

Oct. 19: FARMINGTON, a poetry reading will be held at 8 p.m. at UMF Olsen Student Center. Free 778-7346

Oct. 19: LEWISTON, the Taste of Home Cooking School will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Lewiston Middle School Auditorium, Central Avenue. $8

Oct. 19: PORTLAND, the sixth annual 6 Who Care Awards, a celebration of outstanding volunteers in the community, will be held at the Marriott Hotel. 828-6666

Oct. 19: PORTLAND, the Portland Symphony Orchestra KinderKonzert series will feature “Woodwinds: A Magical Flight,” at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. at South Portland High School Auditorium. $3 773-6128

Oct. 19: PORTLAND, Lily King, author of “The English Teacher,” will speak at noon at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. 871-1710