MONDAY, June 3

LEWISTON — Visit with Maria Padian, author of 2013 teen book “Out of Nowhere,” 4 p.m., Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Book tells the story of a small town divided after Somali immigrants arrive in the community.

LEWISTON — Finance Committee, regular meeting, 5:15 p.m., City Hall.

AUBURN — City Council workshop and regular meeting, workshop begins at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at 7 p.m. Auburn Hall. Topics include capital improvements, 2013-14 budget.

Tuesday, June 4

AUBURN — Auburn Public Library Primetime Adventure Series, 2 to 4 p.m. Rose Goodwin will discuss living in London during World War II, how the war affected her and her family and day-to-day struggles between September 1939 and April 1946.

AUBURN — Informational meeting to hear and ask questions about proposed school budget, hosted by Superintendent Katy Grondin and School Committee Chairman Tom Kendall, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Edward Little High School band room. School budget referendum June 11.

LEWISTON — City Council workshop and regular meeting. Workshop begins at 6 p.m., City Hall. Regular meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5

LEWISTON — Lewiston Middle School String Orchestra, directed by Greg Boardman, presents a program featuring “The Golden Phoenix,” a French-Canadian fairy tale, 5 p.m. at Lewiston Public Library.

LEWISTON — Board of Appeals reviewing proposal by residents of 103 Webber Ave. to build a two-story addition. Meeting starts at 6 p.m., third floor conference room, City Hall.

AUBURN — School Department retirement recognition ceremony, 6 p.m., Park Avenue School. Before the ceremony, the School Committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. to consider contract nominations of Michelle McClellan as assistant superintendent; Celeste Beaudet as Fairview principal; and certification contract nominations of Erin Flynn and Christine Cifelli, both guidance counselors at Edward Little.

Thursday, June 6

AUBURN — Extended City Clerk hours, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Auburn Hall. Special hours to allow residents to request and take out absentee ballots for the school budget validation vote June 11. Thursday is the last day for residents to request absentee ballots for the vote, according to state law.

AUBURN — Thursday with Techies, 2 to 3 p.m. in Auburn Public Library’s Grand Reading Room, featuring representatives from Best Buy offering tech support. Bring your device and get some personal and friendly help in a relaxed atmosphere.