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Farmington area

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 2: Concert by Stained Grass, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Monday, Aug. 2: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Good Shepard Church, 2614 Main St.

Carrabassett Valley, Tuesday, Aug. 3: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Road.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Concert by Seminole Wind, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting. Free.

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 5: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Silver & Gold Concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Tuesday, Aug. 3: School Principal reads “Hot Rod Hamster,” by Cynthia Lord with activity, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Nickles & Dimes concert, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Farmington, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Luke’s Lobster Rolls Lunches, 11-3 p.m., delivering. $9.50. FMI or to order call 645-2639.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ladies/community breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Loon Lodge, Route 4. FMI: 864-5666.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 5: Concert by Black Hobo Band, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, Aug. 5: Story and activity, 6 p.m., Public Library. Selectman Tom Saviello reads “The Wicked Bid Toddlah”. ASL interpreted.

Farmington, Friday, Aug. 6: Sandy River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Street, between Better Living Center and Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Livermore, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6-8: Quilting Bee, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $5 includes tour. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Friday, Aug. 6: Concert by Terry Moore and Christine, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Rangeley, Friday, Aug. 6: Music by The Mueller Family and Erica Brown, 6-9 p.m., Swig ‘n Smelt Pub, Saddleback Mountain.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Open House and arts and crafts, 1 p.m., Wilton Free Public Library. Focus: Fishing Industry.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Lobster roll lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. $9.50. Delivery: 645-2639.

Wilton, Friday, Aug. 6: Chicken barbecue, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street. $7 small meal, $8.50 large meal. Eat in or take out.

Farmington, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8 a.m. to noon, courthouse parking lot, Main Street.

Jay, Saturday, Aug. 7: Public Supper, 4-6 p.m., North Jay Grange 10, corner of Rt. 4 & 17. Dinner Music by The Melodears, Diane, Rae, Patty & Dianne. $7, kids 10/under $3.

FMI: 645-4628, 645-2910, 645-2217.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Aug. 7: Concert by Off The Hill, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

New Sharon, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. $7, under 12 $2.50. Sponsored by the men of the church.

Rangeley, Saturday, Aug. 7: Community lawn sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Church. $10 per space. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women. FMI: Shirley 864-3392.

Strong, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Strong Beach, off Route 234. $6, 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Rain location: Forster Building. Bring salad or dessert to share.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. Music and children’s activities. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Rangeley. Sunday, Aug. 8: Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon Nature Store, 7 Pond St. Free. Community open mike. Refreshments. FMI: Peggy Yocom 864-3421 or [email protected] or Linda Dexter 864-2771.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Aug. 9: Stained Grass concert, 6-8:30 p.m., gazebo.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Concert by Arizona Rose & the Rich Ric Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Farmington, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Front Street.

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 10 and 12: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Concert by The Crosbys, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Larry Wright, 6-8 p.m., Gazebo.

Livermore Falls, Thursday, Aug. 12: Lolalee & the Country Bandits concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 3: “Make your own book,” 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorail Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive, top of Paris Hill. Free. FMI or to sign up: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 743-5308, www.norwaylib.me.us.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Ice cream social, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church and St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. $5. Music. Reservations and FMI: 539-0076, or 743-2606 or 743-6782 9 a.m. to noon.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4:ActV concert in the Park, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park. 50’s and 70’s music. Rain location Paris Elementary School.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Mad Science kid program, 10 a.m., Paris Elementary School.

Casco, Thursday, Aug. 5: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road.

Lovell, Thursday, Aug. 5: Summer fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Food, flowers, raffle, luncheon.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 5: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Fare Share Market parking lot, Main Street.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5: Preschool story time for ages 0-5, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s activity: “Make your own book”, 11 a.m. to noon, Hamlin Memorial Library, Hannibal Hamlin Drive. Sign up and FMI: 743-2980 or [email protected].

Norway, Friday, Aug. 6: Story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Preschool play group, 9 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 1-3. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Paris, Friday, Aug. 6: Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., American Legion. All donors will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Sign up with Marilyn Ramsay, walk-ins welcome. Bring picture I.D.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street. Refreshment counter.

Paris, Saturday, Aug. 7: Annual Summer Fair, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, South Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. Lobster salad rolls, $7.50 or chicken salad rolls $6 served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Paris Hill, Saturday, Aug. 7: “Old Tyme Bean Supper,” 5-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris. $6, for kids 12 and under $3. Proceeds benefit the Church General Fund and %10 to the Community Food Pantry.

Sumner, Saturday, Aug. 7: Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Oxford, Sunday, Aug. 8: Car show, car registration 7:30-11 a.m., New Balance Factory Store, Route 26. $5 per car. Food, music, Chinese auction, door prizes. Sponsored by Uptown Cruizahs Car Club. FMI: Less Wing at 890-0870.

West Paris, Sunday, Aug. 8: Open house, 2-4 p.m., Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St. Museum, gift shop, library.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Supper dance, 5-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall. $10, children $3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Wally Jones Orchestra.

Norway, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Rick Charette, 10 a.m., Moore Park.

Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Concert by Delta Knights, 6-8 p.m., Moore Park.

Waterford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Breakfast and indoor yard sale, 7:30-10 /11 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. $6, children $3.

Bridgton, Thrusday, Aug. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: Norway Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot behind the Fare Share Market on Main St.

Norway, Thursday, Aug. 12: “Baking Cakes in Kigali,” by Gaile Parkin, 7 p.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5309 or www.norway.lib.

Paris, Thursday, Aug. 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 0-5. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Rumford area

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Bitsy Ionta with,”Stupendous Science Fun!,” 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. Age 2-12. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 364-3281.

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 6: American Girl Tea Party, 1 p.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. Ages 5-12. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Mexico, Friday, Aug. 6: River Valley Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Labonville. FMI: Gail Cutting 364-3424.

Rumford, Saturday, Aug. 7: Barbecue chicken supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Rumford Corner, Route 232. $8, under 12 $4. Stair chair on back stairs. FMI: Joe 364-4715 or [email protected].

Bethel, Sunday, Aug. 8: Concert by Act V, 4 p.m., Bethel Common. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Arts Council.

Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 10: End-of-Summer-Reading celebration, 10 a.m., Public Library. Lunch to follow. FMI: 364-3281 or [email protected].

Rumford, Wednesday, Aug. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 2: All-ages story time, 6 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Babytime storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 3: Lewiston Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Livermore, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 5: Living History Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. $10, under 12 $6, family $25. Benefits educational programs. FMI: www.norlands.org or 897-4366.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Auburn Community Band presents “Let’s Dance,” 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Rain location at Hilton Garden Inn. Free. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2180 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 4: Teen Anime Club, 3-4 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 95 Campus Ave.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 4: St. Mary’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus and LaFayette. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

New Gloucester, Wednesday, Aug. 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Drive.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 5: Family Storytelling Fun, 10-11 a.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext 3. or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 5: Teen movie series, “Stand by Me,” 3-5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Sponsored by P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. FMI: 333-6640 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Children’s craft: blueberry painting, 10-11 a.m., Advocates for Children Parent Resource Center, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or www.advocatesforchildren.net.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 5: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up at 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, Aug. 6: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza.

Durham, Friday, Aug. 6: Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Amvet Post 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. $10, under 7 $5. Haddock: fried, baked and chowder. Children’s menu available.

Greene, Friday, Aug. 6: Concert by bluegrass band “Evergreen”, 2 and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Friday, Aug. 6: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Sabattus, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7: Garage Sale to benefit Loaves & Fishes, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. FMI: Sister Lucille at 375-8399.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Chicken barbecue dinner, noon until sold out, Fire Station, 125 Shaker Road, Route 26. Eat in or take out. Tours of station and emergency vehicles.

Gray, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road. $7, 5-11 $2.50, under 5 free.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Aug. 7: Historical Society yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall parking lot, 385 Intervale Road, Route 231.

Pownal, Saturday, Aug. 7: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road. $6, 3-11 $3, under 3 free. Handicap accessible. FMI: Caron 688-4101 or Karen 829-5470.

Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 7: Farmers’ market, 8:30-11 a.m., Town Green, next to Post Office. Music and children’s activities. FMI: waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Aug. 8: Dance with music by Murkey Water, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Lewiston, Monday, Aug. 9: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Story time for ages 0-2 1/2, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Aug. 10: Farmers’ market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Lisbon Falls, Tuesday, Aug. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 583 Lisbon Road.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Teen Gaming, 3-4 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Auburn Community Band: “Famous Musical Groups”, 7-8:15 p.m., Festival Plaza, Main Street. Free. Bring chair. Rain location: Hilton Garden Inn. FMI: 333-6601 ext. 2108 or www.auburncommunityband.com.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Aug. 11: Farmers’ market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Campus Avenue and LaFayette Street. FMI: 513-3844 or [email protected].

Auburn, Thursday, Aug. 12: Family Movie:”The Incredibles,” 1-3 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3 or auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Aubrun, Thursday, Aug. 12: Teen Movie Series:”Mean Girls,” 3-5 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Refreshments served. Presented by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center.

Greene, Thursday, Aug. 12: Children’s Day program with Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers and their version of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Raod. Free. FMI: 946-5311 or www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 12: Kids’ Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Presented by Lots to Gardens. Ages 7-14. Space is limited. FMI or to register: 513-3133 or lplonline.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, Aug. 12: Summer Craft: Mouse Puppets, 10-11 a.m., Parent Resource Center, Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. FMI: 783-3990 or advocatesforchildren.net.