Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in town and beyond.

LEWISTON – “Cocktails 4 A Cause,” brought to you by the United Valley Red Cross. There will be lots of good food, drink specials and opportunities to meet good friends for a good cause. >>When: 5 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 22 >>Where: Davinci’s Eatery, Lewiston >>Tickets: $10 >>FMI: 782-2088

HARRISON – Winter Fest will offer a full range of activities and fun for everyone. There will be ice cutting and horse-drawn wagon rides, and don’t forget to sign up for the Junior Fishing Derby with the Western Maine Fish & Game Club. There will also be snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snow sculpting, with a bonfire in the park. >>When: starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 >>Where: Harrison >>Tickets: Donations appreciated >>FMI: 583-2241

AUBURN – “Taller Than Truth: Tales of Paul Bunyan & Other Big Folks” is a one-act musical written in 1997 by Mitchell Clyde Thomas and Judith A. Walker. It is a story about a group of people touring Maine who land in front of a Paul Bunyan statue and then go on a wonderful adventure through the books at a nearby library. >>When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23; 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 >>Where: Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College >>Tickets: Free >>FMI: 755-5100 or 1-800-891-2002, ext. 292 or [email protected]

GORHAM – Featuring more than 20 beautifully handcrafted marionettes, “The Fairy Circus” is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease. >>When: 10 a.m. today, Feb. 22 >>Where: Gorham Middle School Auditorium >>Tickets: $7, available at Gorham Grind and Chicky’s Fine Diner in Westbrook, or at the door >>FMI: 839-7133, or www.geocities.com/gorhamcooppreschool/marionettes, or [email protected]

Also this week

NEWRY – Suzuki Halfpipe Jam on Saturday, Feb. 24, when skiers and riders compete in a jam format for a chance to win. Registration is free and open to the public at Sunday River Ski Resort. >>FMI: www.sundayriver.com/eventscalendar.html

NORWAY – Come get your copy of “Metamorphosis: My Journey of Growth and Change,” signed by author Patricia Gott from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Books N Things on Main Street. >>FMI: 743-7197

NORWAY-PARIS – The Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association will host an Ice Fishing Derby Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25. Tickets are $1 each and qualify holders for the derby. >>FMI: 583-4750, or http://www.npfg.org/

AUBURN – Poker Run put on by Central Maine Adaptive Sports and Andy Valley Snow Gypsies snowmobile club. Registration at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Lost Valley. >>FMI: [email protected]