Lewiston area

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Book discussion of “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid”, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Showing of “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, 2 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Admission 50 cents. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 12: Visit with APD Community Resource Officer Marshall McCamish, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Pre-school story time, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: Read to a dog, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 12: “Accenting Your Health” program, 1:30 p.m., Chairmen’s Rooms A and B, Medical Office Building, 12 High St. Free. Presentation repeated at 6 p.m. in Conference Room H, Medical Office Building. FMI: 795-8448 or www.cmmc.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Live music hour with Dan Burgess, noon to 1 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 13: Teen gaming, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 13: Science explorers, 4:30 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 8-12. Sign up in advance. FMI: 513-3133.

Poland, Wednesday, April 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whittier Middle School, 1457 Maine St.

Auburn, Thursday, April 14: Book discussion: “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid”, 6 p.m., Library, Reference Area, second floor. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 14: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 14: 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, April 15: Teen open mic night, 6-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4 or email [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, April 15: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lisbon, Friday, April 15: Spring buffet, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Auxiliary. $6. Meeting to follow at 7 p.m. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon Falls, Friday, April 15: Indoor yard and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Frost Hill Ave. Table rentals available for $10-$20, varies by size. FMI: 353-5035 or 355-9056.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Saturday stories, 9:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 2-6. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. For parents with children ages 24-36 months. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Bean and chop suey supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church, Third St. Adults $6, ages 12 and under $3.

Bowdoinham, Saturday, April 16: Contradance series, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 3 School St. $9. 7:30 p.m. beginners workshop, 8-11 p.m. dance. All dances taught. FMI: 666-3090 or 666-3709.

Auburn, Saturday, April 16: Maine Gay Mens’ Chorus concert “As Long as You Love Me”, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant st. $10 donation. FMI: 783-0461.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 16: Intergenerational play date, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 16: Indoor yard and craft sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Frost Hill Ave. Table rentals available for $10-$20, varies by size. FMI: 353-5035 or 355-9056.

Mechanic, Saturday, April 16: Craft fair and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150. Food, crafts, Radar knives. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Poland, Saturday, April 16: Amateur talent contest, 7 p.m., Excelsior Grange Hall, Harris Hill Rd. Adults $3, children under 12 free. Youth ages 4-15 and adults over 16 can enter before April 9. Cash prizes. Call or email to request entry form. FMI: 998-2301 or [email protected].

Wales, Saturday, April 16: Turkey supper, 5-6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women. FMI: Alice 375-9392 or Marilyn 375-6604.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 17: Singles dance with music by Patio Cowboys, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9. Ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 784-0389.

Auburn, Monday, April 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Lost Valley Ski Resort, 200 Lost Valley Road.

Auburn, Tuesday, April 19: Prime Time: Vintage L-A postcards, 2 p.m., Library, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 19: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 19: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Job corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to noon, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 16-24. Register in advance. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Pre-school story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Job corps in Maine, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. Ages 16-24. Register in advance. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 20: Teen anime club, 3-4 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kaplan University, 475 Lisbon St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kaplan University, 475 Lisbon St.

Auburn, Thursday, April 21: Parachute play for ages 5-9, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Library, Maggie Trafton Program Room, 29 Spring St. Space limited. Register and FMI: 33-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 20: French sing-along, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Room 170 at University of Southern Maine L/A College, 51 Westminster St. Free. Sponsored by Franco-American Collection at USM LAC. FMI: 753-6545.

Auburn, Thursday, April 21: Fiction book discussion group, 6-7 p.m., Library, Prime Time space, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 21: Kids Clothes Closet, 11 a.m. to noon, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112

Auburn, Friday, April 22: “How to Train Your Dragon” showing, 1-3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.

Lewiston, Friday, April 22: Babytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, April 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 99 Campus Ave.

Lisbon, Friday, April 22: Good Friday supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459. $6. FMI: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Friday, April 22: “I Know My Redeemer Lives” cantata, 7 p.m., Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St. FMI: 353-2268.

Auburn, Saturday, April 23: Easter bake sale, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pet Quarters, Center St. Benefits Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. FMI: 650-8374.

Auburn, Saturday, April 23: Sprouts, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640.

Gray, Saturday, April 23: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Handicap accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 23: Intergenerational playdate, 9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. FMI: 777-4250.

Lisbon, Sunday, April 24: “I Know My Redeemer Lives” cantata, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Open Door Bible Baptist Church, 26 Gartley St. FMI: 353-2268.