Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 11: Movie, “Est-Ouest,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: 778-7420.

Farmington: Wednesday, Oct. 11: Jillian Santella will perform, 7:15 p.m. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected], 778-77346.

Wilton, Wednesday, Oct. 11: Job Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Wilton CareerCenter, 865 Route 2. FMI: Wilton Career Center, 645-5800.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 12: Faculty forum, 11:30 a.m., “Nanotechnology: The Very Big Promise of the Very Small,” Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: 778-7276.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 12: UMF’s Tom O’Donnell will perform “Music Depreciation: 1960s,” noon, The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 13: Legendary blues performer Eddie Kirkland, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium at UMF. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and free for those 15 or under. Sponsored by the Arts Institute of Western Maine. FMI: 645-2157.

Rangeley, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14: Fall Rummage Sale of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Women, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, in the undercroft, Main Street. For the last half hour of the sale on Saturday shoppers will be given bags to fill for $1. Proceeds go for church needs and community outreach.

Strong, Friday, Oct. 13: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m. Strong Community, 11 Main Street.

Turner, Friday, Oct. 13: Harvest turkey supper, 5 to 7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, North Turner. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian. Includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, homemade bread and desserts.

Dixfield, Saturday, Oct. 14: Chinese Auction, at Dixfield Fire Station. Doors open at 4 p.m. drawings at 5:30 p.m.. Soda, hot dogs and desserts. To benefit Dixfield Fire auxiliary and Relief Association.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 14: Chesterville Fun Day and Harvest Supper from 2 to 8 p.m. at the town office. Supper at 5 p.m. includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, squash, biscuits, and pies. Fiddle music, Deal-or-no-Deal, $150 raffle and more. FMI: Cindy at 778-3078.

Farmington, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15: Sandy River Players presents “A Return to Vaudeville,” an evening of song, dance, magic, and comedy, 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, UMF Nordica Auditorium. $6 suggested donation. Doors open one-half hour before show. FMI: e-mail [email protected].

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 14: Public baked bean supper, casseroles, salads, biscuit and pies, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 14: 2006 United Way Charity Auction at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, West Farmington. FMI: call United Way of the Tri-Valley Area at 778-5048 or [email protected].

Rangeley, Saturday, Oct. 14: Fall supper/fundraiser, 5 p.m., Rangeley Congregational Church barn. Soups, salads, breads and desserts; $6 per person. Benefits deacons’ fund for emergency fuel assistance.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 14: A rummage and food sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church on Church St. Proceeds to benefit mission projects.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 14: Community bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Salem and surrounding towns to benefit Salem United Methodist Church’s foundation project. To donate for bottle pickup or fmi: 678-2442 or 678-2877.

West Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 14: Contradance with the West Farmington House Band, Francois Neville and Cynthia Phinney calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. Admission, $6; sit-in musicians $3; $15 family max. Free basic workshop, free, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 14: Square dance starts at 7 p.m. at Cushing School. A1 dances from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Friendship Squares.

Wilton, Saturday, Oct. 14: The Wilton Congregational Church will hold a Fall Harvest Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Franklin County Fiddlers will give a concert at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served from noon to 2 p.m.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 15: Basket bingo, 1 p.m., Farmington Elks Lodge. Lunch, refreshments, door prizes, raffles, Longaberger baskets. Doors open at 11:30; groups are encouraged to come early. FMI and tickets: Elks Lodge, 778-6761 or Shannon Smith, 778-4726.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 15: UMF Sunday Film Series “The Decameron,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 15: UMF Club Event: Ultimate Disc Home Tournament, 9 a.m. 7th annual Beaver Ultimate Home tournament; college and club teams from all around New England come to compete in a full-day event. UMF, Prescott Field. Free. FMI: [email protected], 603-393-7017 or studentorgs.umf.maine.edu/~ultimate/.

Phillips, through Oct. 15: Scarecrow Reunion, Main Street, viewing all daylight hours.

Salem, Sunday, Oct. 15: Narrow Gauge String Band performs at 1 p.m. at the Salem Community Building. Donation box at the door. SPonsored by the Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 16: Spin Art, 7:15 p.m. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected] or 778-7346.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Movie, “Indochine,” 7 p.m. Last days of the French colonial regime in Indochina. Lincoln auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free. FMI: 778-7420.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Brian Bergeron will perform, 7:15 p.m. UMF students can register to win a free Ipod nano and a $15 music card. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 19: Comedian Jim Lauletta will perform, 7:15 p.m. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: [email protected], 778-7346.

New Sharon, Thursday, Oct. 19: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Friday, Oct. 20: Game Show: UMF Star or dud Search at 7:15 p.m. Come out and show us your special talent. Cash prizes of $50, $35 and $15 for UMF students. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes red flannel hash, chop suey, salads, casseroles, biscuits and homemade pies.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Harvest dinner and dance, sponsored by Farmington Emblem Club 460. Boiled dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. dancing from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring “The Hooligans.” Donation $25 per couple, members and guests. Tickets, 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Music: Laura Kargal, piano rendition of Mozart, Chopin and Janacek at 7:30 p.m. at Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults $7; seniors $6; children under 16 and UMF students with I.D. free, open to the public.

Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 21: Karen Montanaro’s one-woman show, Imagination in Motion, all shows in the Center Stage Series are at 7:30 p.m. at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Call 582-7144 or email [email protected]. Ticket prices are: Adult $15, Johnson Hall member $14, Child (under 13) $10. More information is available at www.johnsonhall.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Oct. 21: Four-church harvest festival, 5:30 p.m., Eaton Memorial Methodist Church. Potluck supper, “Razzy” the clown, children’s and adult games. Hosted by the Wilton, Eaton Memorial, North Jay and Livermore Methodist churches. Free.

Salem, Saturday, Oct. 21: Craft Show and Demonstration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salem Community Building. Crafrters demonstrate and sell crafts. Food and puzzle sale by the PIne Tree Club. homemade donuts and coffee available and a lunch at noon time. SPonsored by the Salem Mt. Valley Crafters and Salem Pine Tree Club.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 22: UMF Sunday Film Series “American History X,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 23: Pumpkin Decorating at 7:15 p.m. at the Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center, free and open to the public.

Farmington, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Movie: Afrique je te plumerai at 7 p.m., French with English subtitles, Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free and open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 26: Common Ground: Theatrical Production-Taxing Maine at 11:30 a.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center, free and open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Oct. 26: Hallowin Dance at 10:07 p.m.. Dress up in your favorite costume and head to the Beaver Productions Halloween dance, South dining hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Public admission, $3, UMF students with ID, free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Saturday, Oct. 28: Rummage and food sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chesterville Grange Hall. Household items, clothes and homemade food.

Farmingt, Saturday, Oct. 28: Comedy: Lawn Chair Pirates at the Landing UMF Olsen Student Center at 8:45 p.m. First 150 students get a free prize. Free, and open to the public.

Turner, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29: Community Halloween party and haunted house, 4 to 8 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219. Freewill donations accepted. Games for younger children, haunted house for older children. Refreshments, prizes. Age appropriate 15 and under; all children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Farmington, Sunday, Oct. 29: UMF Sunday Film Series “Pather Panchali,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Monday, Oct. 30: Crafts: Huge Cookine Decorating at 7:15 p.m. at the Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

Chesterville, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween party, 6 to 8 p.m., Grange Hall. Games, hayrides, haunted house and food. Parents are welcome to stay.

Farmington, Wednesday, Nov. 1: Movie: Tableau Feraille at 7 p.m. French with English subtitles. Lindoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Talk: Faculty Forum at 11:30 a.m. “The Life and Thought of British Educator Alice Yardley” at Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall. Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Talk: Science Seminar, 11:30 a.m. “The Odyssey of Maine’s Appalachian Bedrock,” Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center, Free, open to the public.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 2: Comedy: Tommy Dustin, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 2: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft Fair: UMF Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m. UMF Olsen Student Center. Free admittance, $20 for an 8ft. space for crafters. Open to the public.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 4: Music: North of the Border III at 7:30 p.m. Piano rendition of Mozart, Chopin and Janacek. Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. Adults $7; seniors $6; children under 16 and UMF students with I.D. free, open to the public.

Vienna, Saturday, Nov. 4: Vienna Fire Dept. Auxiliary is having a craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vienna Community Room. We are looking for crafters for only $10 you can display and sell your work. Limited space available Please contact Belinda Lilley at 293-9308 or Laura at 293-4857.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 5: UMF Sunday Film Series “Beauty and the Beast,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 12: UMF Sunday Film Series “Tokyo Drifter,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Thursday, Nov. 16: Game Show: UMF’s Star or Dud Search, 7:15 p.m. Come show us your special talent. UMF student can win cash prizes of $50, $35 and $15, and register to win an Ipod Nano and a $15 music car. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free, open to the public.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 16: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 19: UMF Sunday Film Series “Fahrenheit 451,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 26: UMF Sunday Film Series “Woman in the Dunes,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

New Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 30: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 3: UMF Sunday Film Series “Nobody Knows,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Farmington, Sunday, Dec. 10: UMF Sunday Film Series “Spirited Away,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 14: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 28: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Sharon-Jim Ditzler Memorial Library.

Oxford Hills area

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 11: Job fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Career Center, 232 Main St. FMI: 743-7763 or e-mail [email protected].

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Oct. 12: Guest speaker Ingrid Twitchell of Woodstock, 10 a.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. FMI: 674-2143.

Norway, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12, 13 and 14: Stephens volunteer services thrift shop annual coat sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Danforth Street.

Norway, Thursday, Oct. 12: Let’s Talk About It book discussion series “Defining Wilderness: Defining Maine,” 7 p.m., Public Library. “Fly Rod Crosby” by Julia Hunter. Discussion leader will be Candace Kanes, Ph.D. FMI: 743-5309.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 12: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Stoneham, Thursday, Oct. 12: Harvest supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Stoneham Church Vestry, Maine Street. Menu: corned beef and cabbage, homemade pies. Adults $7 children under 12 3.50.

Hebron, Friday, Oct. 13: Cohen Chamber Music Concert Series presents Boston-based Trancrde Trio, 7:30 p.m., Androscoggin Theater, Hebron Academy’s Sargent Gymnasium. Free. Parking available in Robinson Arena lot, just off Route 119 on Hebron campus. FMI: Beverly Roy, 966-2100, ext. 266.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 14: Join Loon Echo Land Trust and guest Josh Royte for an educational hike up the Ledges trail on Pleasant Mountain from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.If you would like to join the two organizations in exploring the natural communities, please call or e-mail Loon Echo to reserve a spot (limited to 15 participants). Contact Carrie Walia at 207-647-4352 or [email protected] . Hikers are expected to be able to hike the moderately strenuous terrain, to a summit of 2,000 feet. Please bring water, a lunch, and appropriate hiking gear.

Harrison, Saturday, Oct. 14: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. Menu: baked beans, casseroles, brown bread, macaroni and cheese, rolls, salads, pies, coffee, tea, milk and punch. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary. FMI: 583-4713.

Locke Mills, Saturday, Oct: 14: Old Time Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Locke Mills Town Hall. Music by the Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefit of the Greenwood Historical Society.

Otisfield, Saturday, Oct. 14: Harvest dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall. $10 per person at the door. Entertainment by “The Bel Airs.” 50/50 drawing and raffles. Snacks provided.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 14: Turkey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50. Includes turkey with all the fixings.

Paris, Saturday, Oct. 14: Homecoming “Aspire Higher” parade, Oxford Hills Middle School. Line-up begins 10:45 a.m.; parade begins 11:30 a.m.

West Paris: Saturday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., West Paris Grange Hall, Church Street. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.50.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 14: 80th anniversary celebration open house from 1 to 2 p.m., public library; from 2 to 3 p.m. the West Paris Historical Society, across from the library will have several presentations by persons with conections to the library, past and present. Refreshments will be served. FMI: 674-2004.

West Paris, Sunday, Oct. 15: 100th birthday celebration, 2 p.m., First Universalist Church. The public is invited to attend for the service and for refreshment and sharing of memories afterward. No 9 a.m. service that day.

Norway, Monday, Oct. 16: sign-up for Weight Watchers from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Stephen’s Memorial Hospital, FMI: 892-3004.

Locke Mills, Tuesday, Oct. 17: Donkey Tuesday Musical Supper; Legion, Greenwood. Lasagne Dinner and Music. Silent Auction, 50-50. Sponsored by Oxford County Democrats. Tickets $10; Seniors and Under 12, $5. Tickets available at the door.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Norway, Tuesday, Oct. 17: Best of Health: Breast Wellness, 6 to 7 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, Harper Conference Center. FMI and to register: 743-1562, ext. 332. Light refreshments will be served.

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 19: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bridgton, Friday, Oct. 20: American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bridgton Healthcare, Route 302.

Buckfield, Saturday, Oct. 21: Chinese auction, viewing 11 a.m., auction begins at 1 p.m., Buckfield High School. Sponsored by the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be on sale.

Oxford, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Norway, Saturday, Oct. 21: Rummage sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., St. Catherine’s Church Parish Hall, 32 Paris St. Held by the Youth Ministry. Includes winter clothing and white elephant items.

West Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21: Fall Fair and Flea Market at Grange Hall, Church Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. There will be flea market, bake sale and crafts. The kitchen will offer corn chowder, sandwiches, etc. For table rental, call 674-3046.

Bethel, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Mahoosuc Arts Council presents, “Those Jazz Guys – Jazz Quartet, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the sudbury Inn. Cover charge $6 adults at the door: FMI: 824-3575.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: Community Baby Shower, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fire station. Recycled clothing, gift raffles, Ounce of Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention class taught by Pamela Belisle, founder and director of Don’t Shake Jake. FMI: [email protected] or 229-1113.

South Paris, Saturday, Oct. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, Presentation Room, Route 26.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 3 to 5 p.m., Crescent Park School. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

South Paris, Sunday, Nov. 5: Wings and Prayers Gospel Group, noon to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. For your dancing and listening pleasure, Country, Bluegrass, Oldies and Gospel. Admission, $7, Adults; children under 12, $4. Refreshments, 50/50 drawing, raffles, door prizes. FMI call 674-2571.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: New Veterans’ Monument dedication. A parade will originate at the Agnes Gray School, 10 a.m., with ceremony following at the town square. In case of inclement weather, the dedication will be at the Legion Hall. FMI: contact Sylvia, 674-2114.

River Valley area

Bethel, Thursday, Oct. 12: Lecture, James Kiepper, 7:30 p.m., Dr. Moses Mason House. FMI: 824-2908 OR 1-800-824-2910.

Rumford, Thursday, Oct. 12: Ham supper, 4 to 6 p.m., dance, 6 to 9 p.m., Rumford Eagles. Benefits Wayne Gallant for Sheriff campaign. Dinner prepared by Maddy’s. Music by D&T Entertainment. Donation, $10 at the door.

Hebron, Friday, Oct. 13: The Cohen Chamber Music Series presents Chamber Music Concert at 7:30 a.m. in the Androscoggin Theater at Sargent Memorial Gymnasium. Open to the public, free of charge. FMI: 966-2100 or www.hebronacademy.org.

Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 14: Public supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C., the Green Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3. Includes corned beef, fall veggies and homemade pies.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 14: Rumford Area Rotary’s Oktoberfest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Adult Activity Center (formerly the armory). Crafters and vendors, activities for children. Lunch available. Spaces available. FMI or to reserve a space: contact Joe Sirois, 364-4561.

Rumford, Saturday, Oct. 14: Roast turkey supper, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Center. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. Includes mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, beverages and pies. Takeouts available.

Rumford, Monday, Oct. 16: Sign up and prepay by Oct. 16 for Mexico Public Library’s “Fall into Scrapping,” an evening at Scrapper’s Domaine, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Scrapping/stamping projects with fall and holiday themes will be created. Cost, $10 per person. All supplies included. Sign up at Mexico Public Library. This is a fundraiser for the library.

Andover, Saturday, Oct. 21: Andover to Host Halloween Walk. It will be well worth it to take the ride up Rt. 5 or over Rt. 17. Walkers will be given a hayride to the woods entrance beginning at dusk. Tickets on sale by 6 p.m. in front of Andover Automotive & Andover Supply, Main St.. Walkers will be able to pay to enter up until 8:45 p.m. and group walks will continue until the lines concludes. Walkers ages 4 and up will pay a $2 per person entry fee.

Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 4: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 3 to 5 p.m., Crescent Park School. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18: Mountain Valley High School’s fall play production, “An Evening of Culture,” 7 p.m., Muskie Auditorium. Tickets, $5; students and seniors, $3.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 11: Film “Prozac Nation” and discussion, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Jalbert Hall, Room 15. In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 11: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library. Preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 11: After School Art, 3:30 p.m., public library. For kids 8 to 12. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4 to reserve your spot.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 12: Book Discussions: “The World Is Flat” by Thomas L. Friedman. Examination of the global economy and its interconnectedness through new and emerging technology.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 12: Teenior Knitting Club, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library. Knitters bring their knitting projects and find help and encouragement from fellow knitters.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 12: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: fourth level of Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 12: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show at 9:30 a.m. New Life Community Center (lower level), 134 College St. FMI: 782-3939

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 13: Teen open mic, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library. Sign-up to perform is 5:30 p.m. Teenagers from 13 to 18 years old who are acoustic singer/songwriters, instrumental musicians, do comedy acts, or write poetry reading are invited.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 13: Teen Scrabble Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 13: Teen Open Mic Night, 6 to 8 p.m., public library. APL is looking for acoustic singer/songwriters, instrumental musicians, comedy acts and poets. Performer sign-up, 5:30 p.m. FMI: Sally, 333-6640 ext. 2008 or [email protected].

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 13: Open mic/poetry slam jam, sign-up at 7 p.m.; show starts 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church. Free admission; donations welcome. Childcare and refreshments available. Handicap accessible. FMI: 783-0461 or www.uuauburn.net.

Gray, Friday, Oct. 13: Halloween Night Hike from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Admission is free for ages three and under; $3.25 for ages 4 to 12; $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $2.50 per person. FMI: 657-4977, Ext. 0 or www.mainewildlifepark.com

Hebron, Friday, Oct. 13: Cohen Chamber Music Concert Series presents Boston-based Trancrde Trio, 7:30 p.m., Androscoggin Theater, Hebron Academy’s Sargent Gymnasium. Free. Parking available in Robinson Arena lot, just off Route 119 on Hebron campus. FMI: contact Beverly Roy, 207-966-2100, ext. 266.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 13: Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon, noon, USM/L-A College. Don Robitaille will talk on his cross-country bike trek. Cost, $6 in advance; $8 at door, opening at 11:30 a.m. RSVP by noon Thursday. Oct. 12, 753-6510 or at usm.maine.edu/lac.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 13: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 13: From 7 to 9:45 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library 200 Lisbon Street/Rte. 196, opening night of LPL’s Wildlife Film Weekend, featuring a selection of recent award-winning documentaries drawn from the roster of the International Wildlife Film Festival of Missoula, Montana, including the Maine-made short “Project Puffin.” Free admission. Information: 784-0135, ext. 210.

Turner, Friday, Oct. 13: Harvest turkey supper, 5 to 7 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, North Turner. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian. Includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, homemade bread and desserts.

Winthrop, Friday, Oct. 13: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. Includes hot biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. $6 per person; takeouts available; wheelchair-accessible. Benefits the church and its missions. FMI: 377-5923, or 377-8639.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 14: Roast pork dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church hall, Third Street. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25. Menu: roast pork, potato, green beans, salad, dessert and beverage.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 14: Auburn Book Project awards, 11 a.m., public library. Celebrate the winning book of the Auburn Book Project with an awards ceremony at the library and book signing after at Waldenbooks.

Augusta, Saturday, Oct. 14: Christian conference, 1 to 8 p.m., Augusta Civic Center. Keynote, Bill Federer, author, “America’s God and Country.” FMI and to register, www.mainejeremiahproject or (207) 257-3239. “What is Maine’s Moral Climate?” Elaine B. Graham, 778-3728.

Bowdoin, Saturday, Oct. 14: Harvest supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., West Bowdoin Parish Hall. Red flannel hash. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3; preschool, free. Sponsored by West Bowdoin Baptist Church.

Gray, Saturday, Oct. 14: WHOM day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. WHOM radio morning show host Dean Rodgers, live remote broadcast with on-air personalities; meet your favorite WHOM hosts, receive free give-aways and watch the radio hosts do their show live. Free for ages 3 and under; $3.25, ages 4 to 12; $5, adults; $4, seniors. Groups of 15 or more, $2.50 per person.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 14: Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Grange Hall, West Main Street. Book donations are welcome. FMI: 946-5030 or 946-5342.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 14: From 2 to 4 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street/Rte. 196 Wildlife Film Weekend continues with a special matinee program for children & families, featuring a selection of informative yet entertaining documentaries drawn from the roster of the International Wildlife Film Festival of Missoula, Montana. Free admission. Information: 784-0135, ext. 210.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 14: From 7 to 9:45 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library 200 Lisbon Street/Rte. 196 Wildlife Film Weekend concludes with a selection of recent award-winning documentaries drawn from the roster of the International Wildlife Film Festival of Missoula, Montana, including Jane Goodall’s “State of the Great Ape.” Free admission. Information: 784-0135, ext. 210.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 14: Bean and casserole supper pies, deserts and hot biscuits from 4:45 to 6 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $6, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 14: Public supper hosted by Holy Family Council from 4 to 6 p.m. in the basement of Holy Family Church Hall., entrance to the hall is behind the church . Meal consists of pork and all the fixings.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Oct. 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church parish hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; children under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 14: Harvest Supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Rd., featuring baked ham, potatoes, boiled cabbage, onions, carrots & turnip, biscuits & cornbread, homemade pies, and cider, coffee, and punch. Adults $6, children $3. FMI: Caron @ 688-4101. Handicap-accessible.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 15: Ordination of Nancy Bouchard, 4 p.m., First Universalist Church, Unitarian Universalist, corner Pleasant and Elm streets. FMI: 783-0461.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct. 15: Comedy one-act play “The Actor’s Nightmare,” 7 p.m., Auburn Middle School. Free admission. Appropriate for all but young children. FMI: 653-5325.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 15: New Beginnings 5K run/walk, 9 a.m., Multi-Purpose Center, Birch St. Entry fee, $15; under 12, free. T-shirts, prizes, refreshments, music. Tot trot, ages 1 to 4, 9:45 a.m. Benefits New Beginnings programs for youth. FMI: 795-4077 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 15: Sharing Through Experience support group “Walk to Remember,” 10 a.m.; registration begins 9 a.m., St. Mary’s Woman’s Pavillion, 330 Sabattus St. Proceeds benefit Colby Fund. FMI: e-mail [email protected].

Auburn, Monday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Auburn Community, 109 Pleasant St.

Buckfield, Monday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Buckfield High School Gym, Turner Street.

Gray, Monday, Oct. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Gray New Gloucester American Legion, Lewiston Road.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 16: Bookin’ It with babies, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 17: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Mechanic Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 17: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston St.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Hands are for Helping story program, 1 p.m., public library. Martine Agassi, Ph.D, with the Children’s Advocates Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, reads her book “Hands Are Not for Hitting,” which helps kids learn about fun and healthy things that hands can be used for. For pre-school through early elementary and their care givers.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Film “The Elephant Man” and discussion, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Jalbert Hall, Room 15. In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library. Preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 18: After School Art, 3:30 p.m., public library. For kids 8 to 12. Call 784-0135 x 4 to reserve your spot.

Sabattus, Wednesday, Oct. 18: Annual auxiliary card party, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50. Doors open at 6 p.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Donation $2. Bring a picture for this function.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Atlas (Auburn Teen Library Advisors), 4 p.m. All teens are welcome to attend meetings in order to plan services, activities and programs for teens. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Baby’s Night Out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Auburn Public Library, for babies up to 24 months and caregivers. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, and songs.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: Teenior Knitting Club, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library. Knitters bring their knitting projects and find help and encouragement from fellow knitters.

Auburn, Thursday, Oct. 19: American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Auburn Mall Vacant Store, 550 Center Street.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20: Film producer Doug Jones will narrate his film, “Cruising The Orient on The Queen Elizabeth II” at the Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Shows at 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 and 7 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311 or ourworld.cs.com/sawyerfoundation.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 19: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 20: Teen Scrabble Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library.

Durham, Friday, Oct. 20: Maine Interfaith Power and Light will show the global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” 7 p.m., Durham Friends Meeting, 532 Quaker Meeting House Road. FMI: call or e-mail Craig Freshley at [email protected] or 729-5607.

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 20: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 20: VFW Post 9459 Ladies Auxiliary boiled dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., post home, Route 196. Includes dessert, coffee or tea. $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Poland, Friday, Oct. 20: Variety show, 7 p.m., Poland Regional High School auditorium. Admission will be the donation of non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 125. FMI: contact Andrew Cotterly, 998-2282.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 21: Saturday stories and crafts with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., public library. Judy returns with not-so-scary Halloween stories. Look for Moxie, her Halloween cat, who may join us. Children may make a paper plate jack-o’lantern to take home.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct 21: Open house, noon to 4 p.m., Central Fire Station, 550 Minot Ave. Demonstrations, Sparky the fire safety mascot, education for families, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. FMI: Cathy Zupancic, 784-5433, ext. 21.

Bath, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22: Cat show. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road. Adults, $5; children age 10 or under, $3. Judging both days, cafe, free parking, raffle, vendors. FMI: 725-5745. Sponsored by United Maine Coon Cat Association.

Durham, Saturday, Oct. 21: Church Fair, 10 to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 136. Food, candy, crafts, harvest, Christmas, white elephant and children’s corner. Luncheon starting at 11 a.m., corn chowder, chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, dessert and beverage. FMI: Rhonda, 751-3517, or Anne, 353-9422.

Greene, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22: Androscoggin Grange No. 8 annual variety show, Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., 99 Main St. Sisters Mary Casper, Janice Brewer, Glenice Bubier and Dell Farris will keep you in stitches. Several other area folks will show their talents. Admission, $6. Proceeds go to updating the grange. FMI: Janice Brewer, 946-5006.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 21: Greene Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greene Fire Department on the Patten Road. Refreshments will be served and include pizza and homemade chicken noodle soup as well as other items. To sign up or for more information, please call Brenda Theriault @ 946-5750.

Greene, Saturday, Oct. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Green Fire Department, Patten Road.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 21: Partner and line dancing with the Countryside Dancers, 7:30 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level, Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Lewiston, Sataurday, Oct. 21: Public baked bean supper from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. The menu is three kinds of baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, American chop suey, rolls, desserts and hot/cold beverages. Cost $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. FMI: call 784-8711.

Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 21: The Lions Club will have an outside cookout from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at VFW Post 9459 parking lot, located on Rt. 196. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, salads.

Minot, Saturday, Oct. 21: Roast turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m. at Minot United Mechodist Church. Menu: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, bread, homemade pies. Adults, $6; children $3. FMI: call Roger Goodwing at 783-1723.

Poland, Saturday, Oct. 21: Poland Fire Rescue fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m., Range Pond Campground, Plains Road. Snack Shack will be open with Halloween treats. Hot cocoa, coffee, cider, cookies, candies and more. All ages welcome. $3 per person.

Pownal, Saturday, Oct. 21: Baked bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Menu: three kinds of beans, potato salad, cole slaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes. $6. for 65 and older; $7 for regulard; $3 for under 12.

Sabattus, Saturday, Oct. 21: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; Children 10 and under, $3.

Wales, Saturday, Oct. 21: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132. Menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, vegetable, beverages, pies. FMI: contact Alice, 375-8382 or Marilyn, 375-6604.

Auburn, Sunday, Oct 22: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 Includes coffee and juice. Benefit for Childrens Christmas Party. FMI: 784-6883.

Augusta, Sunday, Oct. 22: Harmony A La Mode, Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella chorus and homemade dessert buffet, 2 p.m., Cony High School. $10 includes dessert and show. FMI and tickets: contact Gerry Dostie, 622-5730, Anne Danforth, 623-1927, Debbie Staples, 873-5952, Debbie Greim, 786-3400, or Sue Staples, 947-7204.

Portland, Sunday, Oct. 22: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 2 p.m., Portland High School. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 23: Bookin’ It with babies, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Auburn, Tuesday, oct. 24: The Executive Secretary of the Androscoggin Historical Society announces the next program in the lecture series “What I Know of Local History.” Speaker is Gordon Windle, 7 p.m. at the Androscoggin County Building. Admission free to the public,wheelchair accessible.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Film “My Left Foot” and discussion, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Jalbert Hall, Room 15. In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.

Auburn, Wednesday, Oct. 25: Preschool story time, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., public library. Preschoolers and their caregivers sing songs and enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Oct. 25: After School Art, 3:30 p.m., public library. For kids 8 to 12. Call 784-0135 x 4 to reserve your spot.

Lewiston, Thursday, Oct. 26: Partner and line dancing with Countryside Dancers, 7 p.m., Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. Entrance: 4th level Centreville Garage, Canal Street.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Teen Animae Drawing Club, 3:30 p.m. each Friday. Teens will gather to draw and read animae.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Teen Scrabble Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library.

Auburn, Friday, Oct. 27: Local favorites Phil House and friend Kathy Haley will perform, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Universalist Church in the renovated sanctuary, 169 Pleasant St. Goodwill donations will benefit the Organ Maintenance Fund. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Handicap accessible. FMI: 783-0461 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Friday, Oct. 27: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.

Lisbon, Friday, Oct. 27: VFW Post 9459 lasagna supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at post home, Route 196. $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10. Halloween dance, 7 to 11 p.m., music and karaoke by J and J. Come dressed in a costume if you wish. FMI: 353-5291 Wednesday through Friday after 4 p.m.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: John Bagnulo of New Vineyard, who climbed Mt. Everest last May, will be the speaker for a program in Auburn at Kirk Hall, Central Maine Community College, and includes both a 2 p.m. session presented by Bagnulo for teens and a 7 p.m. lecture by Bagnulo that will be open to the general public. Suggested donations are $1 for students and $5 for adults.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Taxing Maine performed by the Theater at Monmouth’s David Greenham and Dennis Price, 7 p.m., public library.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Androscoggin Valley String Quartet will perform a benefit concert for the Casa Hogar orphanage, 3 p.m., West Auburn Congregational Church, corner of Marston Hill Road and West Auburn Road. FMI: 777:4643.

Brunswick, Saturday, Oct. 28: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Annual bean supper from 4 to 6 p.m. at Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s home, 85 Caron lane. Tickets are $5. FMI: call diane Treacy 786-4616.

Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 28: Holiday Fair at Old Fellows and Rebekahs home, 85 Carol Lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baked goods, homemade items, Christmas ornaments, white elephant table and much more. FMI: call Diane Treacy 786-4616.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct 28: Plush animal lover’s day, public library.

Lewiston, Saturday, Oct. 28: The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly Council 2870 Halloween dinner/dance (costume optional), 6:30 to 11 p.m., Paul Gagne D.J. BYOB 21 years and over. Prizes given to the best Halloween costume. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Turner, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29: Community Halloween party and haunted house, 4 to 8 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, North Turner. Sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church. Freewill donations accepted. Games for younger children, haunted house for older children. Refreshments, prizes. Age appropriate 15 and under; all children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Winthrop, Sunday, Oct. 29: Country Show, from 1 to 5 p.m., Winthrop High School, Rambler road, Winthrop. Door prize, 50/50 raffle. Admission $10 advance; $12 at the door. Three live bands representing Maine in the national finals at the North America Country Music Association Int’l competitions in March 2007. FMI: Lois 549-5141, Blinhill Productions 582-4100, Bobby 633-4106 or Lori 966-2771.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 29: Fiddle-icious fiddle orchestra, 2 p.m., Franco American Heritage Center. FMI: contact Roxanne Horne, 371-2584, Susan Volmer, 786-4361 or visit www.fiddleicious.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, Oct. 29: Ken Fernald in concert, 5 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. FMI: 786-2636.

Lewiston, Monday, Oct. 30: Bookin’ It with babies, 10 a.m., public library.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 31: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library.Greene, Saturday, Nov. 4: Androscoggin Grane 8,

Wales, Saturday, Nov. 4: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Hill High School. Free admission. Tables available for $25. FMI: Cathy Rioux, 375-4824 or 841-5796.

Sabattus, Sunday, Nov. 5: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Cost $6, under 10 $3.

Winthrop, Friday, Nov. 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church. $6. Includes hot biscuits, crackers, pickles, beverage and homemade pies. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible. Benefit for the church and its missions. FMI: 377-5923 or 377-8639.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25. Menu: baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw or chop suey, dessert and beverage.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m. American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; 10 and under, $3.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18: Russell Park Rehab and living Center is having their annual Christmas Fair, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Baked items, crafts, white elephant tables and raffles.

Lewiston, Friday, Nov. 17: Meadowview Seniors Christmas bus trip, 8 a.m., Indian Head Resort, White Mountains. Meal, beverages and a show; $50 per person. FMI: Bert Dutil, 786-2305.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 18: Craft Holiday Fair, at United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Christmas Fair, Lisbon Falls Methodist Church, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beef stew lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Beef stew, bread, beverage, gingerbread with whipped cream. Adults $5, children $2.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Nov. 18: Annual Charity Auction at the Livermore Falls High School, viewing of items at 6:30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided. FMI: contact Gayla Drake at (207) 897-2905, Ext. 232.

Skowhegan, Saturday, Nov. 18: Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skowhegan Armory, North School Street. Sponsored by Tri-County Obedience Club. Vendors selling pet products and/or services; demonstrations: carting with Bernese Mountain dogs and Tellington Touch.

Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 3: Monthly breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Cost, Adults, $6; children under 10, $3.

Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 9: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street, Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $3.25. Includes ham, potato, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage.