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Lewiston area
Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Preschool story time for ages 3-5, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Turkey toss, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112 or toylibrarymaine.com.
Lewiston, Wednesday, Nov. 25: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133.
Auburn, Friday, Nov. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Ashlar 105, 1021 Turner St.
Pownal, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27-29: Winter holiday sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blueberry Ridge Farm, 167 Loring Lane, off Route 9. FMI: Kathy 688-4153.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 28: Sprouts family program for ages birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 28: Bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $7, 6-10 43, 5 and under free.
Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 28: Rock 4 Kids cancer fundraiser, 8 p.m., Club Texas, 150 Center St. $10. Music by The Rockin Roadrunners. Door prizes, 50/50. Benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 28: Reading Dog program, 12 noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve spot to read to a dog, call 513-3133. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 28: Ham and bean supper, 5-6:30 p.m., Methodist church, School Street. $6, 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.
Poland, Saturday, Nov. 28: Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill Rd. Luncheon from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Silent Auction, drawings held at 1 p.m. Doors open 9 a.m. Handicap accessible at rear entrance.
Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., The Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6. Dancing to follow until 9:30 p.m. Cost for dance $5. Combined cost $10.FMI: 375-4850
Lewiston, Sunday, Nov. 29: Dance with music by Crossin’ Mason Dixon, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Nov. 29: Texas Hold’em tournament, 9 a.m., American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. $30 buy in. 100 player limit. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Food on sale, 50/50. FMI: 345-9587.
New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 29: History Barn open, 3-5 p.m., behind Town Hall, Route 231. Free. Displays and antiques.
New Gloucester, Sunday, Nov. 29: Tree Lighting, 4 p.m., Town Hall, Route 231. Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus, Library open house, refreshments.
Auburn, Monday, Nov. 30: Sweet Peas program for ages 24-36 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: All-ages story time, 7 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.
Lewiston, Monday, Nov. 30: Kids’ cooking club for ages 7-14, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Space limited. Sponsored by Lots to Gardens. Sign up or FMI: 513-3133.
New Gloucester, Monday, Nov. 30: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pineland Farms, 59 Pineland Dr.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 1: Make snow frosted pine cone, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, or [email protected], or http://tylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Grandparenting, a discussion with Jamed Tierney, MSW, 6:30-8 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Preschool stories, 9:30 & 10:30, Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Ages 3-5. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Teen Anime Club, 3:00 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 2023.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 2: Make a little gingerbread house of your own, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Maggie Trafton program room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Limited space. Advanced registration is required. FMI: 333-6640 ext. 3. 
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 3: No-bake cookies, 10:30 a.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112, or [email protected], or http://tylibrarymaine.com.
Auburn, Friday, Dec. 4: Winter Sportsman Show, 1-7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Lisbon Falls, Friday, Dec. 4: Spaghetti supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish hall. $6, children $3, family of four or more $15. Benefits Mark Chizmar and family. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
Pownal, Friday, Dec. 4: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 5-8 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Winter Sportsman Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Sprouts family program for birth to 24 months, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 49 Spring St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 333-6640.
Auburn, Saturday, Dec. 5: Family Awareness Night with food drive and spaghetti supper, food drive 3-5 p.m., presentation 5-6 p.m., supper 6-7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Supper free with canned good donation.
Buckfield, Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School. Tables $10. Music by students. Sponsored by Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters. Reserve at 336-2557.
Casco, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Cresent Lake Community Hall, Route 11. $6, under 12 $4. Sponsored by The Sunshine Club of Webbs Mills. FMI: 627-4392.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 5: Nativi-tea, 2-4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $5 admission, gift drawing $10 per ticket. Tickets and FMI: 783-4875.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Open house and holiday sale, 9 a.m. to noon, History Barn, behind town hall, Route 231. Free admission. Sponsored by Historical Society.
New Gloucester, Saturday, Dec. 5: Shaker Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.
Poland, Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Community Church, Route 26.
Pownal, Saturday, Dec. 5: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Auburn, Sunday, Dec. 6: Winter Sportsman Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. $5, under 12 free. Portion of proceeds and raffle benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. FMI: 240-0299 or 755-5251.
Lewiston, Sunday, Dec. 6: Dance with music by Wild Horse, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 150 East Ave. $8. FMI: 784-0389.
Pownal, Sunday, Dec. 6: Bradbury Mountain Arts annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9. Refreshments. FMI: 688-4153.
Sabattus, Sunday, Dec. 6: Buffet breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, 40 Island Road. $6, 10 and under $3.