Farmington, Monday, April 28: Crafts – magnets and glass picture, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Monday, April 28: Education job fair, 1 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Free. Sponsored by UMF Center for Human Development. FMI: [email protected], 778-7034.

Farmington, Monday, April 28: Crafts – magnets and glass picture paperweights, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Wednesday, April 30 through May 4: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theatre, UMF. $10, students, seniors $8.50, UMF students with valid ID $6. Showing on May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets at Howard’s Rexall. FMI: 779-7084, [email protected].

Farmington, Thursday, May 1: Classified Employees Scholarship Committee Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Book donations are welcome. Sponsored by UMF Classified Employee Scholarship Committee. FMI: [email protected], 778-7225.

New Sharon, Thursday, May 1: Read and Grow Story Hour, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

North Jay, Friday, May 2: Opening of North Jay Methodist Paris House Thrift Shop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Jay Methodist Paris House Thrift Shop, Route 17. Open every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 8. FMI: 645-4628.

Jay, Saturday, May 3: Spring Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rose Parish Hall. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella.

New Sharon, Saturday, May 3: Family baked bean takeout, 10 a.m. to noon, New Sharon Congregational United Church of Christ, Cape Cod Hill Road. Meal for $14. To reserve meals: Mary, 778-2366.

North Jay, Saturday, May 3: Public supper, 4 to 6 p.m., North Jay Grange No. 10. $6, children 10 and under $3. Tickets for raffles for our restoration fundraiser. FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910.

West Farmington, Saturday, May 3: Used Book Sale Literacy Volunteers, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, School Street. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Saturday, May 3: Seventh Annual Kid’s Stuff sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old South Church. Silent auction, bake sale. Benefits Western Mountain Summer Camp Scholarship, Hippach Field Playground. Donation questions: Barb Marshall: 578-0286.

Wilton, Saturday, May 3: Public WECO supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wilton United Methodist Church. Free. Meals served upstairs in Vestry for handicaps. Donations accepted to support outreach for churches in Wilton area. FMI: 645-2190.

West Farmington, Sunday, May 4: Used Book Sale Literacy Volunteers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, School Street. Only $2/Bag. FMI: 778-3460.

Farmington, Sunday, May 4: Greater Purpose in Concert, 6 p.m., Farmington Baptist Church.

Farmington, Monday, May 5: Cleaning Out the Closet, 7 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Sponsored by UMF Campus Residence Council and The Landing. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Oxford Hills area

South Paris, Wednesday, April 30: Weed and Feed, 9 a.m. to noon, McLaughlin Garden Center, 97 Main St. Preregistration required. Additional parking at the Garden Gate on Western Avenue. FMI: the Garden 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.

Norway, Wednesday, April 30: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Wednesday, April 30: “Weed and Feed,” 9 a.m. to 12 noon, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. Pre-registration required. Free. FMI: 743-8820.

Paris, Thursday, May 1: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Norway, Friday, May 2: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 3: Children’s Hands-on Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Steven’s Brook Elementary School. Sponsored by the Bridgton Community Center, Landmark Human Resources.

Bridgton, Saturday, May 3: Resist Aggression Defensively KIDS Inc., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. 5-week program (every Saturday in May). Jay Partridge is trainer. $75. Class limited to 10. Preregister by calling Lorraine at 647-3116. FMI: www.radkids.org.

River Valley area

Dixfield, Thursday, May 1: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dirigo High School, 99 Wells St.

Canton, Saturday, May 3: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, under 12, $5. Take-out available.

Roxbury, Saturday, May 3: Polar Plunge, 1 p.m., Roxbury Pond 3rd Beach. $25 registration. Spectators welcome. All proceeds to Abbie’s Avenger’s relay for life team. FMI: 369-0221.



Lewiston area



Lewiston, Monday, April 28: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign-up by calling the Children’s department. FMI: Denise at Lots to Gardens: 755-3110, [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline. org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, April 28: All-ages storytime, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www. lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: Book Buddies, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 29: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: Book Buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Grades 1-6. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 30: Reading Dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to reserve spot. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, May 1: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St. FMI: 775-2367 or 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Pork supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Auxiliary Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. Benefits the Veterans programs. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 785-2856.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Teen Open Mic Night, sign up at 5:30, start 6 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room., Public Library. Hosted by Teen Library Advisors group. FMI: Sally, 333-6640, ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, May 2: Teen Open Mic Night, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Community Room, 49 Spring St. Ages: 13-18. Sponsored by APL’s Teen Library Advisors. Refreshments served. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, May 3: SPROUTS, a family lap-sit program, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Babies from birth to 36 months and care giver. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Brunswick, Saturday, May 3: Luau Family Benefit Dinner/Dance, 5 to 10 p.m., Brunswick Knights of Columbus Hall, Columbus Drive. $10, kids (12-6) $5, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds to Deb Bailey Schadler with brain cancer. Silent auction/raffles, and 50/50 drawings. For tickets and FMI: Patti Bailey 353-8014, Jen Larochelle 353-9549, or Andrea Goodenow 865-9440.

Gray, Saturday, May 3: Maine Primitive Skills School, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI: 657-4977.

Gray, Saturday, May 3: Public Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $6, children 12 and under $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 3: Two Old Friends: Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, Songs from Ireland, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of New Gloucester corner of Route 231 and Gloucester Hill Road. $10, seniors and children $5. Tickets available at door. Sponsored by Village Coffee House of New Gloucester. FMI: Julie or Michael Fralich 926-3161 or the church office 926-3260.

Pownal, Saturday, May 3: Baked Bean Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, children $3, under 3 free. FMI: Caron 688-4101, Nancy 688-4481.

Turner, Saturday, May 3: Turner Athletic Association Bottle Drive, all day, Schrepp’s Bottle Redemption. All proceeds to TAA fund. Drop off bottles at Schrepp’s ahead of time (let them know it’s for TAA).

Auburn, Sunday, May 4: Annual Habitat for Humanity Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church. $5, children under 12 $3, and a $20 cap on larger families. Proceeds to build a house.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 4: New Life Drama Presentation, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: First Assembly 786-2636.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 4: Monthly Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post No. 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: The Camping Life, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. Presenter: Rick Abare, executive director of the Maine Campground Owner’s Association. Free. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Monday, May 5: Mom’s Morning Out, 11 a.m., Auburn Public Library, Children’s Program Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 6: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Sabattus, Tuesday, May 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road.