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Lewiston area

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 29: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. For parents and children ages 2 to 5.

Lisbon, Friday, Sept. 29: VFW Post 9459, supper at the post home, Route 106, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu: fish with all the fixings, biscuits, dessert, coffee or tea. $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10. FMI: 353-5291 Wednesday to Friday after 4 p.m.

Portland, Friday, Sept. 29: Jim Ciampi and the Manhattan 9, 8 p.m. to midnight, old gym in the Cheverus High School Main Building, 267 Ocean Ave. Tickets, $25 a couple; $15 a person, at the door or by contacting Brian Hallisey, special events coordinator, Cheverus High School, 774-6238, ext. 20. In support of Cheverus High School and in honor of its homecoming celebration.

Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 30: Yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 30: The Durham Historical Society book and bake sale to benefit the Restoration Fund for Union Church, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Union Church, 744 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. A flea market will be held if weather permits. Tables are available for $5 each. Contact Rita Merrill at 353-2223 (week nights after 3:30 p.m.) if interested in a table.

Durham, Saturday, Sept. 30: The Monarch Morgan youth group is sponsoring a fun day for the whole family to create awareness of and better understanding of the Morgan horse, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, in a spacious indoor arena. Admission is free. Food, drinks, pony rides and demonstrations. FMI: call 353-4657 or visit www.monarchhorsefarm.com.

Hebron, Saturday, Sept. 30: “Ristorante Italiano” public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Hebron Community Baptist Church. Adults, $6. Includes lasagna, spaghetti, pasta dishes, garlic bread, salad, spumoni and homemade cookies. Hosted by the church outreach. FMI: 966-2694.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 30: Maine Music Society concert “A Birthday Salute to Mozart,” 8 p.m., Olin Arts Center, Bates College. Tickets available at L/A Arts, Hannaford, Mr. Paperback, Shaw’s and Victor News, or by calling Maine Music Society at 782-1403. FMI: www.MaineMusicSociety.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 30: National Multiple Sclerosis Society nutrition and cooking program, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Green Ladle Culinary Arts cafe, Alfred Plourde Parkway. Cooking demonstrations, energy conservation techniques demonstration. FMI or to register: 1-800-344-4867.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 30: Scrapbooking day, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Make-and-take kits, demonstrations, door prizes and goodie bags. $25. Lunch included. FMI: Carol Day, 353-8019.

Monmouth, Saturday, Sept. 30: Annual turkey supper, sponsored by Cochnewagan Snowmobile Club and Monmouth Masons, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Main Street. $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 1: Maine Interfaith Power and Light will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. FMI: The Rev. Deborah Breault, 784-1306.

Freeport, Sunday, Oct. 1: A concert of Scottish ballads, old and new, will be presented by acclaimed singers Alison McMorland and Geordie MacIntyre, 7 p.m., First Parish Church, Main Street. Admission is $10/$8 kids, elders and un-waged. FMI: Ceilidh House, 688-4515, [email protected], or view www.castlebay.net.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 1: Maine Interfaith Power and Light will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” 11:00 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Bates Street. FMI: Jane Costlow, 782-3101 or 786-6289 or [email protected].

Lisbon, Sunday, Oct. 1: Open Door Bible Church will host a special musical event, 6 p.m., featuring The Dartts and Billy and Paula Speer. All are welcome to attend. FMI: call the church office.

Sabattus, Sunday, Oct. 1: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Cost, $6; under 10, $3.

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 2: Meet the artists reception, 7 p.m. Meet the creators of the artwork that graces the new Auburn Public Library.

Auburn, Tuesday, Oct. 3: The First Universalist Church of Auburn will host a free screening of “An Inconvenient Truth,” 7 p.m. Admission is free, although freewill donations will be accepted. The event is open to the public at 169 Pleasant St., across from Dairy Joy. FMI: 783-0461 or e-mail [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 3: Maine Interfaith Power and Light will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” at Bates College. FMI: The Rev. Bill Blaine Wallace, 753-6906.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25: Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each wednesday. For preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays, Public Library

Auburn, Thursdays, Oct. 5 and 19: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m. Babies from birth through 24-months and a caregiver gather on the story quilt to enjoy nursery rhymes, finger plays, and songs, Auburn Public Library.

Brunswick, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5 and 6: Jewelry sale where everything is $5 at Mid Coast Hospital café conference rooms, 123 Medical Center Drive. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. FMI: MCH volunteer services, 373-6015, or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 5 and 19: Teenior Knitting Club, at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 and 26 at 6 p.m. Knitters bring their knitting projects and find help and encouragement from fellow knitters, Auburn, Public Library.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5 and 6: Filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger will present “The Other Side of Mexico” at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 2 and 7 p.m.; free. FMI: 946-5311 or http://ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 5: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 5: L/A Arts kicks off 34th season with veteran folk singer John Gorka at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 7:30 p.m.; doors open, 7 p.m. Tickets, $23 ($19 for students and seniors 60+); group rates available. Edward Little and Lewiston High School students, free with ARTSPASS (available through their mentors or by contacting L/A Arts). Tickets may be purchased over the phone or on line at www.laarts.org.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7: Meadowview yearly fair, 23 Spofford St., next to Friendly’s. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7: A fall bazaar, to benefit the local food pantry and Loaves and Fishes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Christmas items, baked goods, crafts, books, a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for hot air balloon rides. FMI: Sister Lucille Fournier, 375-8399.

Auburn, Fridays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Teen Scrabble Club at 3 p.m. Teens will be preparing for a competition in the spring in Providence , R.I. for a $5,000 prize in the National School Scrabble Championship. Auburn Public Library.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 7: Book Drive Drop-off day from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers from the Friends of the Auburn Public Library will be on hand to help receive donations of used books for the library’s annual used book sale taking place on Nov. 18.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 7: Public supper to benefit child welfare, from 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. Menu: beans, chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, breads and desserts. Adults $6; children under 12 $2.50; under five, free.

Leeds, Saturday, Oct. 7: Leeds Community Church fundraiser, “A Celebration of Gifts and Talents,” 123 Church Hill Road, 7 a.m. to noon.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 7: The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652 will have a bean supper at the Holy Cross Church Hall located at 1080 Lisbon St., Lewiston, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. $6 per person / $3 12 years. and under. Takeout available. FMI: contact Dan Leclair at 240-3537

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 7: Harvest dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, East Avenue. Sponsored by Twin City Ballroom Dancers. $10 per person. FMI: 784-0002.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Oct. 7: Lamplighter Smorgasbord, will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Mechanic Falls. Menu: Baked beans, brown bread, casseroles, salads, coleslaw, deviled eggs, ham, dessert and beverage. Adult $7, under 12, $3.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Oct. 7: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., public library. Baked goods available.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 7: Baked bean supper 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, featuring three kinds of beans, spaghetti, potato salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, biscuits and brownbread, pickles and homemade pies. Price: adults $6; children $3. Handicapped-accessible. FMI: Caron @688-4101 or Karen @ 829-5470

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 7: Baked bean and casserole supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m., sponsored by Knights of Columbus, at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. Proceeds to benefit parish programs. $6 for adults; children under 12, $3. FMI: Roland St. Amand.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct 8: Public Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 includes coffee and juice. Benefit for: New Auburn Little League. FMI: 784-6883.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 12: Book Discussions: The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman. This is a thought-provoking examination of the global economy and its interconnectedness through new and emerging technology. Join us for two community discussions to consider the local and statewide effects of the board impact of globalization.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 12: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal St.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 13: Teen Open Mic at 6 p.m. Sign up to perform is 5:30 p.m. Teenagers from 13 – 18 years old who are acoustic singer/songwriters, instrumental musicians, do comedy acts, or write poetry reading are invited this popular open mic night, Auburn Public Library.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 13: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. Menu: fish chowder, hot biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. $6 per person; takeouts available; wheelchair-accessible. Benefits the church and its missions. FMI: 377-5923, or 377-8639.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 14: Masonic open house/pancake breakfast, 8:15 to 9:30, Auburn Masonic Building, 1021 Turner Street. Tours, question and answer sessions for those who would like to know more about who we are and what we do. Sponsored by Ashlar, Rabboni, Tranquil and Ancient Brothers Lodges.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 14: Roast pork dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church hall, Third Street, adults $6.50; under 12, $3.25; menu: roast pork, potato, green beans, salad, dessert and beverage.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 14: Auburn Book Project Award at 11 a.m. young author/illustrator and celebrate the winning book of the Auburn Book Project with an awards ceremony at the Auburn Public Library and book signing after at Waldenbooks.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Red flannel hash. Donations: Adults, $6; children 12 and under $3; pre-school, free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Avenue. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free. Family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 15: New Beginnings 5K run/walk, 9 a.m., Multi-Purpose Center, Birch St. Entry fee, $15; under 12, free. T-shirts, prizes, refreshments, music. Tot trot, ages 1 to 4, 9:45 a.m. Benefits New Beginnings programs for youth. FMI: 795-4077 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 15: Sharing Through Experience support group “Walk to Remember,” 10 a.m.; registration begins 9 a.m., St. Mary’s Woman’s Pavillion, 330 Sabattus St. Proceeds benefit the Colby Fund. FMI: e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Hands Are For Helping Story Program at 1 p.m. Martine Agassi, Ph.D, with the Children’s Advocates Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, reads her book Hands Are Not for Hitting, which helps kids learn about fun and healthy things that hands can be used for. For pre-school through early elementary and their care givers, Public Library.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Annual auxiliary card part, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50. Doors open at 6 p.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Donation $2. Will bring a picture for this function.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Atlas (Auburn Teen Library Advisors) at 4 p.m. All teens are welcome to attend meetings in order to plan services, activities and programs for teens. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20: Film producer, Doug Jones will narrate his film, “Cruising The Orient on The Queen Elizabeth II” at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Shows at 7 p.m. on Thursday and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday. Free admission. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: call 946-5311 or ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 19: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal St.

Durham, Friday, Oct. 20: Maine Interfaith Power and Light, will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” at 7 p.m. at Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road. FMI: call or e-mail Craig Freshley at [email protected] or 729-5607.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Saturday Stories and Crafts with Judy D’Amour at 10 a.m. Judy returns with not-so-scary Halloween stories. Look for Moxie, her Halloween cat, who may join us. Children may make a paper plate jack o’lantern to take home.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct 21: Open house, noon to 4 p.m., Fire Dept. Central Fire Station, 550 Minot Avenue. Demonstrations, Sparky the fire safety mascot, education for families, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. FMI: Cathy Zupancic, 784-5433 ext. 21.

Bath, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22: Cat show. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road. Adults, $5; children age 10 or under, $3. Judging both days, cafe, free parking, raffle, vendors. FMI: 725-5745. Sponsored by United Maine Coon Cat Assn.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 21: Church Fair, 10 to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. Food, candy, crafts, harvest, Christmas, white elephant and children’s corner. Luncheon starting at 11 a.m., corn chowder, chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, dessert and beverage. FMI: Rhonda 751-3517 or Anne 353-9422.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 21: Partner and line dancing with the Countryside Dancers, 7:30 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level, Centreville Garage, Canal St.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 21: Poland Fire Rescue fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m., Range Pond Campground, Plains Road. Snack Shack will be open with Halloween treats. Hot cocoa, coffee, cider, cookies, candies and more. All ages welcome. $3 per person.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $6; 10 and under $3, American Legion, Post 135, Island Road.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 21: A pizza fundraiser will be held at the Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Fresh, ready to cook, 14″ pizza with cheese or pepperoni, will be available for only $6 each. To order call Pauline Pierre at 777-7169 or 713-5685. Payment is due when orders are placed. Order deadline is Oct. 5 and pickup is on Oct. 21 between noon and 3 p.m. at the convent.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 26: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal St.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Teen Animae Drawing Club at 3:30 p.m. and continuing through the fall each Friday. Teens will gather to draw and read animae. All teens are welcome.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: House/Haley Concert, local favorites Phil House and friend Kathy Haley will perform at the First Universalist Church from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the renovated sanctuary, 169 Pleasant St. Goodwill donations will benefit the Organ Maintenance Fund. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Handicap accessible. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Taxing Maine performed by the Theater at Monmouth’s David Greenham and Dennis Price at 7 p.m.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly Council 2870 will be having a Halloween dinner/dance (costume optional) from 6:30 to 11 p.m., Paul Gagne D.J. BYOB 21 years and over. Prizes given to the best Halloween costume. FMI: contact Dan Leclair at 240-3537.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 29: Ken Fernald in concert, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: 786-2636.

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Free admission. Tables available for $25. FMI: contact Cathy Rioux, 375-4824 or 841-5796.

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 5: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Cost $6, under 10 $3.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. Menu: fish chowder, hot biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. $6 per person; takeouts available; wheelchair-accessible. Benefits the church and its missions. FMI: 377-5923 OR 377-8639.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25. Menu: baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw or chop suey, dessert and beverage.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road, cost adults $6; 10 and under $3.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 17: Meadowview Seniors Christmas bus trip, 8 a.m., Indian Head Resort, White Mountains. Meal, beverages and a show; $50 per person. FMI: Bert Dutil 786-2305.

Skowhegan, Saturday, Nov. 18: Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skowhegan Armory, North School Street. Sponsored by Tri-County Obedience Club. Vendors selling pet products and/or services; demonstrations: carting with Bernese Mountain dogs, Tellington Touch and more!

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 3: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Cost $6, under 10 $3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 9: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street, Adults $6.50; under 12 $3.25. Menu: ham, potato, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage.