Greater Portland

Benefits

Wednesday 2/23

“Doughraiser,” to benefit Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Feb. 23-25, Uno Chicago Grill, 280 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, print voucher at jmg.org/donate/ to qualify for 20% proceeds to support JMG.

Friday 2/25

Comedy Night/Silent Auction, fundraiser by the South Portland High School Softball Boosters, 7 p.m., $12, The Gold Room, Warren Ave., Portland, tickets at mcemgray@msn.com.

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Greg Martens Birthday Party Bash, to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank, 7 p.m. doors, Friday and Saturday, multiple bands, special guests, $10 one night / $15 two night pass, 21+, Big Easy, 55 Market St., Portland, 775-2266.

Saturday 2/26

Greg Martens Birthday Party Bash, to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank, 7 p.m. doors, Friday and Saturday, multiple bands, special guests, $10 one night / $15 two night pass, 21+, Big Easy, 55 Market St., Portland, 775-2266.

“In the Loop” Knitting Benefit, all knitted items will be donated to local shelters, all knitting skills welcome, bring needles, yarn, patterns, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hope.Gate.Way, 185 High St., Portland, sponsored by Goodwill AmeriCorps Program, goodwillnne.org.

Monday 2/28

Cold River Bartenders Bash, to benefit Cooking Matters to Maine nutrition education program, 5-8:30 p.m., $35, cocktails, gourmet food, with emcee Joe Ricchio, 21+, Ocean Gateway, Commercial St., Portland, tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/142950.

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Tuesday 3/1

Go Red For Women Luncheon and Educational Forum, to benefit American Heart Association’s “Maine Goes Red” awareness campaign; workshops, exhibits, health screenings, silent auction, keynote by Loretta LaRoche, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $100, Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland, tickets at heart.org/maine or 879-5700.

Saturday 3/5

Acappellooza 11, multigenerational a cappella musical concert to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, 6 p.m., $12, Abromson Center, Hannaford Hall, USM-Portland Campus, tickets at 773-KIDS, Bull Moose Music locations, or at the door, SoMeBigs.org.

Hand to Hand Food Drive and Cookie Carnival, to benefit Freeport Community Services Food Pantry, bring bags of non-perishable food items, personal care supplies, at 10 a.m., First Parish Church, Main St., Freeport; 11 a.m. cookie carnival at Morse Street School gym, free, with crafts, raffles, proceeds from cookie carnival support Laugh and Learn Child Care programs, FMI, 865-6171.

Mardi Gras Ball, proceeds support Portland’s Cathedral School, with music by Robert Sylvain & the Cajun Aces, multi-course meal, prizes, emcee Jeff Peterson, 6 p.m., $40/$50, Grand Ballroom, Eastland Park Hotel, 157 High St., Portland, tickets at all Bull Moose Music locations, MardiGrasPortland.com.
 
Indoor Car Wash, to benefit Yarmouth Fire Rescue Association’s Fire-Rescue Annual Awards Banquet,  9 a.m.-12 p.m., by donation, North Road Fire Station, Yarmouth.

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Thursday 2/24

“Power Hour:” Community energy strategy meeting for Cumberland County, 6-7 p.m., free, open to public, CTN studio, 516 Congress St., Portland, hosted by Hour Exchange Portland and GPCOG, FMI, Rob Ellis, 874-9868, hourexchangeportland.org.

Friday 2/25

Be Our Guest Wedding Show, 6-9 p.m., reception, music showcase, 9-11 p.m. after-party, free, must register at info@citysideevents.com or 774-4527, The Landing at Pine Point, Pine Point Road, Scarborough.

Sunday 2/27

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Meet Your Farmers and Fishermen: A celebration of Community-Supported Agriculture and Fisheries, 1-3 p.m., free, Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland, Jeremy Bloom, 272-0443.

Monday 2/28

Portland Republican City Committee Meeting, presentation by Faye E. Luppi, of Violence Intervention Partnership, 7 p.m., open to public, Foreside Management Office, 76 Elm St., Portland, must preregister if not a PRCC member, call Barbara Harvey, 837-2400.

Wednesday 3/2

Scarborough Historical Society Meeting, presentation by Lee Humiston of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center, 7:30 p.m., open to public, Scarborough Historical Museum, Dunstan Corner, next to the fire station, 885-9997.

Thursday 3/3

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Portland Boat Show, “Pursuit Boats & Eastern Boats,” March 3-6, 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Portland Sports Complex, 512 Warren Ave., Portland, $7 adult, $3 ages 6-12, tickets, theportlandboatshow.com.

Ongoing

Bridges for Peace Vigil, Sundays 12-1 p.m., South Portland end of Casco Bay Bridge.

Calico Quilters, first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Masonic Hall, Mill St., Yarmouth, 846-0783.

The Food Share, held by First Baptist Church Food Ministry, perishable food items available every Sunday from 5-6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 346 Main St., Yarmouth, enter at side door on Center St., Meagan, 846-3087.

The Kiwanis Club of Portland, second and fourth Tuesdays, 5:30-7:15 p.m., $10, The Woodfords Club, 179 Woodford St., Portland, register, Peter Brown, 797-7383 or Michele Giroux, 854-6232.

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Cribbage Night, Scarborough Lions Club, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, free, open to public, Lions’ den, 273 Gorham Road, across from Sam’s Club, Scarborough, 650-3644.

Yarmouth Central Men’s Club, second Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., dinner and speaker, 846-3376 or 846-1561.

Call for Volunteers

American Red Cross Blood Drives, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 28, Freeport Cafe, Freeport; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, March 4, NTI Scarborough; FMI, Carol Dembeck, 802-658-6400, ext. 3228.

Portland Flower Show is seeking volunteers for the show, Thursday March 10-Sunday March 13, many positions available, free show admission for 4-hour volunteer shift, FMI, portlandcompany.com/flower, Kerry Ratigan, 615-6271.

Volunteer Drivers Needed for ITNPortland, to transport seniors and visually impaired adults, commit to one or more hours per month when available, 854-0505.

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Thursday 3/3

The Trauma Intervention Program is seeking citizen volunteers to support victims of traumatic events and their families, TIP Volunteers must attend Spring Training Academy, starts March 3, Leslie Skillin-Calder, 553-9311.

Ongoing

ActionBasedCare.org needs volunteers to expand organization, ABC believes in empowerment through sailing, and action-based activities to relieve depression, check Web site or 831-4151.

Allegiance Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients under hospice care in nursing homes in York and Cumberland Counties, volunteers receive formal training, Katharyn LeDoux, 877-255-4623 or kledoux@allegiancehospice.com.

Alzheimer’s Association has ongoing volunteer opportunities for caring people who can offer 3-4 hours per week, 170 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, 772-0115.

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American Red Cross needs volunteers in the disaster services, health and safety and administration departments, 874-1192 ext. 105.

The Cedars welcomes volunteers to help with activities and special events, including young child/parent and pet visits, 630 Ocean Ave., Portland, 772-5456.

Compass Project needs volunteers with tools, carpentry or boat skills for the boat building festival and youth boat building classes, 774-0682 or compassinfo@maine.rr.com.

Coastal Studies for Girls, volunteers needed to help launch a residential science and leadership semester school for high school girls, based at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport, many opportuntities for a detail-oriented, efficient volunteer with excellent computer and communication skills, call Margaret Martin, 865-9700 or margaret@coastalstudies.org.

Cumberland County Extension Association seeks people to serve on its executive committee, meets third Wednesday every month from 7-9 p.m. at Barron Center, Portland, 800-287-1471 or aherr@umext.maine.edu.

Deliver Meals on Wheels, mileage reimbursement, flexible days and weeks, one to two hours a day, 800-400-6325.

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Fiddlehead Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers for ongoing projects and special events, earn credits in exchange for classes, ages 16+, Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, 383 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, 883-5720, fcascarborough.org.

Freeport Community Services and Center needs people to help make a difference, 865-3985.

Freeport Historical Society needs ongoing help cataloguing collections, greeter/receptionist at Harrington house, garden helper, poster delivery assistance, administrative help, handy-person, 865-3170 or info@freeporthistorialsociety.org.

Friends of Feral Felines needs hardy volunteers to feed hungry cats on the Portland waterfront, 1-2 hours per month, training provided, 797-3014.

Greater Portland Mentoring Partnership needs adult mentors for school-age children, 888-387-8758.

Guiding Eyes Puppy Raisers , Guiding Eyes for the Blind needs volunteer puppy raisers in Yarmouth, Freeport, and Bath/Brunswick areas, keep puppy from age 8 weeks-16 months, free training, support, Pat Webber, pwewbber@wildblue.net, 338-5520.

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HART, Homeless Animal Rescue Team, a no-kill cat shelter in Cumberland, is looking for volunteers who love cats to help in the shelter, 3-4 hours in the morning, one or two days a week, call 829-4116 or 846-3038.

Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center volunteers needed to help people with disabilities experience riding, call Vickie 929-4700, or 807-7757.

Homeless Animal Rescue Team seeks direct care volunteers, facilities maintenance, fundraisers, cleaning supplies, canned cat food, 302 Range Road, Cumberland, 829-4116 or 846-3038.

Hospice Volunteers Needed for Allegiance Hospice, to visit patients in nursing homes in York and Cumberland counties, Nicole Garrity, 877-255-4623 or ngarrity@allegiancehospice.com.

ITNPortland seeks volunteer drivers to provide rides for seniors and adults with visual impairments, call 854-0505 or visit itnportland.org to learn more.

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Portland needs volunteers for student-centered tutoring, education for nonliterate adults and English as a Second Language instruction, 780-1352 for training information.

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Melanoma Education Foundation seeking used car donations, call Cars Helping America, 1-866-949-3668, skincheck.org.

Mercy Hospital in Yarmouth needs volunteers, contact Melissa Skahan, Manager of Mission Services, 879-3286 or skahanm@mercyme.com.

Recovery International, self-help group for nervous people, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Maine Medical Center Conference Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, free, all welcome, Diane, 892-9529.

Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their doctors’ appointments, 1-800-227-2345.

TogetherGreen Volunteers needed for conservation projects at Scarborough Marsh, call Audubon Center at 883-5100, or smac@maineaudubon.org.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks volunteers to serve on its executive committee; aherr@umext.maine.edu, 780-4205 or 1-800-287-1471 to request information packet.

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VolunteerMaine AmeriCorps VISTA Projects seeks members; living allowance, health care, education award; apply online AmeriCorps.gov; Meredith Eaton 941-2800 ext. 207, meredithe@unitedwayem.org.

Dining Out

Friday 2/25

Formal Coffee Cuppings, hosted by Coffee By Design, to celebrate Specialty Coffee Month, cuppings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., $10, Coffee By Design, Washington Ave., Portland, reservations required, call Erin McFadden, 879-2233 ext. 208, for list of activities, coffeebydesign.com. 

Saturday 2/26

BBQ Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., $8 adult/ $4 ages 12 and under, St. Pius X Parish, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland.

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Baked Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., $7 adult/ $3 child, Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, 883-6540.

Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., $10 adults/ $5 ages 12 and under, sponsored by Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, Bowery Beach School House, Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, proceeds benefit maintenance of Bowery Beach Schoolhouse.

Public Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., West Falmouth Baptist Church, 18 Mountain Road, $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, 797-4066.

Roast Beef Dinner, $8 adult/ $6 student/ $4 ages 12 and under, 4:30-6 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregational Church UCC, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland, 797-4573.

Tuesday 3/1

Maine Restaurant Week 2011, participating restaurants statewide offer specially priced menus, March 1-12, FMI, mainerestaurantweek.com.

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Ongoing

Haddock Chowder Lunch, second and fourth Fridays, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., $8, South Freeport Church Community Hall, 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport, 865-4012.

Jazz Dinner Buffet, Sundays, 6-9 p.m.; buffet 6-8 p.m., $15 adult/ $12.50 senior or student, Events on Broadway, 729 Broadway, South Portland; $6.50 advance discount senior tickets at Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough, ptcmaine.com.

Church of St. Mary the Virgin Free Community Soup Dinner, 5-7 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, St. Mary’s Parish House, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, 781-3366 or admin@smary.org.

Gardens & Outdoors

Portland Winter Farmers’ Market, 15+ farmers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until April 23, Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland, PortlandMaineWinterMarket.com.

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Saturday 2/26

The Edible Landscape, free, 10 a.m., Skillin’s Greenhouses, 89 Foreside Road, Falmouth, 781-3860; 2 p.m. Skillin’s Greenhouses, 201 Gray Road, Cumberland, 829-5619.

Longfellow “February Frostbite” 2.5K Road Race, 8 a.m., along Congress Street, Portland, register at longfellowchorus.com/frostbite.html or 232-8920.

Sunday 2/27

Nature Legends
Guided Winter Nature Program, 2 p.m., Sundays through Feb. 27, free with park admission, meet at the benches by second parking lot, weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolfes Neck Road, Freeport, 865-4465.

Saturday 3/5

Portland Trails Winter Walk Series, Riverton Trolley Park, 8:45-10 a.m., free, meet at Corsetti’s, 125 Bridgton Road, Westbrook, bring snowshoes if possible, register at info@trails.org or 775-2411, check weather cancellations at trails.org.

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Ongoing

Cumberland Farmers Markets: W. Cumberland 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturdays, Skillins Greenhouses, 201 Gray Road; Falmouth 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Allen, Sterling and Lothrop, 191 U.S. Rte. 1.

Early Morning Birding, 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, $3 member, $5 nonmember, volunteers free, Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, Pine Point Road, Scarborough, 883-5100.

Wolfe’s Neck Farm, open daily for self-guided tours, visits to barn and pastures, community gardens, trail walks, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, 865-4469.

Getting Smarter

Wednesday 2/23

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Beginner Beekeeping Course, 5 Wednesdays, Feb. 23-Mar. 23, $75 per person or couple, 303 Payson Smith Hall, Falmouth St., USM Portland Campus, led by Erin MacGregor-Forbes, Master Beekeeper and Geoff MacLean, Vice President, Cumberland County Beekeepers Association, hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension, to register, Colleen Hoyt, 780-4205.

Naturalist Forum:
Perspectives on alewives and the cod family, lecture by Ted Ames, 7 p.m., free and open to the public, hosted by Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, 781-2330, maineaudubon.org.

“Nature Under Your Nose,” 3-D slide show by Roger Richmond, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, open to public, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com.

Family Finances Seminar, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $50 adult/ $75 couple, hosted by The Institute for Financial Literacy, 260 Western Ave., South Portland, registration required, 221-3601.

Saturday 2/26

Family Finances Seminar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $50 adult/ $75 couple, hosted by The Institute for Financial Literacy, 260 Western Ave., South Portland, registration required, 221-3601.

Woodturning Demonstration with Clive Brooks, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., free and open to the public, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 200 Gorham Road, South Portland, 761-4402.

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Sunday 2/27

“Energy Efficiency,” free presentation, 11:30 a.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Maine St., Yarmouth, sponsored by Interfaith Power & Light, 721-0444.

Woodturning Demonstration
with Clive Brooks, 1-4 p.m., free and open to the public, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 200 Gorham Road, South Portland, 761-4402.

Monday 2/28

How Financial Conflicts of Interest Endanger the Medical Profession, presentation by former editor-in-chief, New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Jerome Kassirer, free and open to public, 5 p.m. reception at UNE’s Art Gallery, Portland campus; 6 p.m. lecture at WCHP Lecture Hall, UNE Portland campus, une.edu.

Tuesday 3/1

Commercial Real Estate Basics for New Investors, seminar hosted by law firm Murray, Plumb & Murray, 4:30-6:00 p.m., free, Murray, Plumb & Murray office, 75 Pearl St., Portland, must preregister, call Kathy Willette, 523-8243.

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Wednesday 3/2

Money Management 101, hosted by The Institute for Financial Literacy, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $50 per adult/$75 couple, 260 Western Ave., South Portland, registration required, 221-3601.

Thursday 3/3

Dress for Success Southern Maine Professional Development Seminar, “Success Starts With You,” 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center USM Portland, proceeds benefit Dress for Success Southern Maine, register, dressforsuccess.org/southernmaine or 780-1686.

“A Sam Ristich Retrospective,”
hosted by Royal River Conservation Trust, 6:30 p.m., Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, hnichols@rrct.org, 847-9399.

Southern Maine Astronomers Meeting, 7 p.m., free and open to the public, Star Dome Theatre, Southworth Planetarium, USM Portland, 96 Falmouth St., 780-4249.

Saturday 3/5

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Genealogical Society Meeting, Greater Portland Chapter of Maine, “Rednecks and Red Men” presentation by Diane Bergstedt, 12:30 p.m. social, 1 p.m. program, free, open to public, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 29 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, Deb, 209-329-6438.

Money Management 101, hosted by The Institute for Financial Literacy, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $50 per adult/$75 couple, 260 Western Ave., South Portland, registration required,  221-3601.

Ongoing

Acculturation Training for Immigrants by Living with Peace, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 92 Congress St., Munjoy Hill, Portland, 766-8719.

Business Workshops, Women’s Business Center and Maine Small Business Development Center hold small business workshops online; for information and registration, 882-7552 ext. 167 or e-mail sll@ceimaine.org.

Downeast Dames, study and invest in the stock market in a social atmosphere, meets once a month, Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, 865-1220 or 729-7673.

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“Judaism for the Curious,” every other Sunday 9:30-11 a.m., Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave., Portland, 774-2649.

French Conversation, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, The Language Exchange, Suite 24-26, 80 Exchange St., Portland, 772-0405 or immersionprograms.com.

Portland SCORE, ongoing business workshops led by volunteers, small fee, 100 Middle St., Second Floor, East Tower, Portland, scoremaine.com, 772-1147.

SAGE at USM, Tuesday lectures, 9:30-1:30 a.m., $5, Wishcamper Center, USM Portland campus, register and list of lectures, 780-4406.

The Telling Room, drop-in tutoring Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-4:30 p.m., various workshops available, 225 Commercial St., Suite 201, Portland, 321-2780 or tellingroom.org.

USM Southworth Planetarium, shows, classes and astronomical events, Science Building, 96 Falmouth St., Portland campus, 780-4249 or usm.maine.edu/planet.

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Health & Support

Wednesday 2/23

Grief Support Group, for people who are grieving the death of a loved one, 1-2:30 p.m., 6 Wednesdays, Feb. 23-March 30, free, VNA Home Health & Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, must register, Linda Hopkins, 400-8714.

“What to Say To and Do For the Dying Person,” 2 p.m., free, Coastal Manor Nursing Home, 20 West Main St., Yarmouth, preregister, Tammy, 846-2250.

Thursday 2/24

Wisdom At Work Series, “Your Job Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect For Life To Be Good,” presented by Creighton Taylor of Thrive! Life Coaching, 12-1 p.m., free, open to the public, hosted by Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Square, Portland, portlandlibrary.com.

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Monday 2/28

Alzheimer’s Yarmouth Conversation Group, “The Care of an Alzheimer’s Patient,” talk by Karen Gilman, 7-9 p.m., free, open to public, St. Bartholomew’s Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Darlene Field, 632-2605 or Lois Knight, 829-6164.

Tuesday 3/1

CLIMB Meeting, talk by Ralph Merrill, president of ADios Ministries, 7:15-9 a.m., Keeley the Katerer, 178 Warren Ave., Portland, FMI, 829-6448.

Living Well for Better Health, workshop for people with ongoing health conditions and their care partners, hosted by Southern Maine Agency on Aging and Greater Portland YMCA, 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 1–April 5, Forest Ave., Portland, must preregister, 874-1111 or Anne Murray, 396-6529.

Wednesday 3/2

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March Pacesetter Breakfast, talk on foot and ankle health and wellness by Dr. James Wilton from New England Foot and Ankle, 7:30-8:30 a.m., free and open to the public, Mercy Fore River Hospital, 175 Fore River Parkway, Portland, Kim Toppi, 879-3605.

WOW: Women Out Working Group, support group for business women to promote professional and personal growth, 8:30 a.m., next meeting March 16, Starbucks Northgate Plaza, 91 Auburn St., Portland.

Saturday 3/5

YMCA Day of Wellness, with 15+ healthy spirit, mind mini-sessions, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $20 members/ $35 non-members, includes lunch, Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, register, 865-9600, or Casco Bay Y front desk, cumberlandcountyymca.org.

Ongoing

All-Recovery Support Meetings, 12-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Hope.Gate.Way., 185 High St., Portland, Ronni, 756-8116.

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“Better Breathing Buddies,” support group for lung disease patients and caregivers, 2-3:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Bayview Heights, 158 North St., Portland, dbaillargeon@maine.rr.com, 879-4373.

Cancer Community Center, daily classes, support groups, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200 or cancercommunitycenter.org.

Christian Meditation Gathering, hosted by United Methodist communities of Hope.Gate.Way, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 185 High St., Portland, newlightportland.org, 899-2435.

CODA: Co-Dependents Anonymous meeting, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Brighton Medical Center, Brighton Ave., Portland, see receptionist for room location, Diana at 749-7443 or Pauline 926-5718.

Drop-In Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Carol Schoneberg of Hospice of Southern Maine, 5:30-7 p.m., free, first Wednesday of the month, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 350 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, Carol Schoneberg, 289-3651, or cschoneberg@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org.

Divorce Perspectives, a support group for people in all stages of divorce, meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland, call 232-1667 or info@divorceperspectives.org.

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Divorce Support Group, Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25, open to public, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine Family Life Institute, St. Pius Church, Ocean Ave., Portland, to register, 1-800-CARE-002 ext. 2670 or familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org.

Food Addicts In Recovery, daily meetings: Monday, Bath, Brunswick; Tuesday, Scarborough; Wednesday, Bath, Scarborough, Topsham; Thursday, Freeport; Saturday, Brunswick; for locations and times, 775-2132 or foodaddicts.org.

Greater Portland Mothers of Multiples Club, support group for mothers and expectant mothers of multiples, meets first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Barron Center, Brighton Ave., Portland, gpmomc.org.

Gynecological and Breast Cancer Group, 6-7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200, or cancercommunitycenter.org.

HOPE Groups, wellness support group with Elizabeth Holder, LADC Guide, Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Serenity House, 30 Mellen St., Portland, Liz, 899-2733, HopeHealing.org.

Moms in Recovery, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, The Salvation Army, Cumberland Ave., Portland, free, with onsite childcare, Amanda, 756-8053.

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Nar-Anon Family Support Group, for families of drug addicts, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dana Education Center, Maine Medical Center, Bramhall St., Portland, 594-2801.

NAMI Portland, support group for individuals and families affected by mental illness, 7-8:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays, Maine Medical Dana Center, Congress St., Portland; and 7-8:30 p.m. third Mondays, Spring Harbor Hospital, Westbrook, 899-0465.

Nutrition Works LLC, healthy cooking classes, 805 Stevens Ave., Portland, register at 772-6279 or nutritionworks.us.

Overeaters Anonymous, Portland meetings: Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., Maine Medical Center, 335 Brighton Ave.; Tuesday, 6 p.m., Woodfords Congregational Church, Route 1; Saturday, first time at OA, 9:30-10 a.m., Maine Medical Center, Dana Center, 22 Bramhall St.; Saturdays, 10 a.m., Maine Medical Center, Dana Center, 22 Bramhall St., oamaine.org.

Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30-8:30 second Tuesday, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200 or cancercommunitycenter.org.

Sadhana Meditation Center, The Castle, Lower Level, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland, center open to people of all faiths, Ashok, analamalapu@hotmail.com, 772-6898.

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“Sunday Morning Recharge: Meditate!” 10-11:15 a.m. Sundays, $10, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road.

Support Group for Survivors of Suicide Loss, 7-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Classroom 1, Dana Center, Maine Medical Center, Portland, facilitated by Sandra Horne, LCSW, 662-7323, and Robert Myers, LCPC, 409-6226.

Women Ages 40-64, mammograms and pap tests available at no cost through Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, 874-8942 or 800-350-5180.

Widow-Widowers Support Group, second and fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m., Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland, 767-0920.

Workaholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, ongoing, Dana Learning Center, Classroom 2, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., WAPortlandME@gmail.com.

Yoga for Parkinson’s, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, free, Family Ice Center, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, sponsored by American Parkinson Disease Association, RSVP, 653-3319.

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Young Widows and Widowers Group open to people age 50 or younger meets twice a month on Friday evenings at The Center for Grieving Children, Portland, Valerie Jones, 775-5216 for information or to schedule an initial meeting.

Just for Seniors

Ongoing

Bingo at Hillcrest, Friday 11:30 a.m., $2 unlimited, bring your own lunch, 108 Hillcrest Ave., Scarborough, 730-4150.

Cards & Coffee, every Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m., play bridge, cribbage or just socialize, open to the community, Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, 865-9600.

Enhance Fitness, group exercise program for 50 and older to improve strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, MWF 9-10 a.m. or 10:15-11:15 a.m., Basics Fitness Center, 380 Western Ave., South Portland, 774-3536

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Freeport Elders Association, walk at Freeport YMCA 12-2 p.m. Friday, crafts at the center 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, daily programs, call for newsletter, 865-6462.

PROP Senior Volunteer Program seeks men and women 60+ to join foster grandparent or senior companion program, 773-0202 or propeople.org.

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Southern Maine Agency on Aging is looking for people age 55 and over to volunteer; local opportunities include an arts center in Portland; school mentoring or tutoring; spend time with residents in long term care facilities; volunteer as a tax aide or at a nonprofit, Priscilla Greene, 396-6521 or 1-800-427-7411 Ext. 521.

Senior Breakfast Community Meals, hosted by Wayside Food Programs and the West End Neighborhood Association, 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free for seniors, must sign in, Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett St., Portland, wenamaine.org.

Senior drop-in center, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Salvation Army Senior Center, 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland, 774-6304.

Yarmouth Seniors, second Wednesday, home-cooked meal and fellowship, 12 p.m. lunch, guest speaker follows, Community House, East Main St., Yarmouth.

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Kids and Family Stuff

“James and the Giant Peach,” presented by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Feb. 18-March 6, $7-$8; 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18-20, Feb. 25-27, Mar 4-6, Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland, 828-1234 ext. 231, kitetails.org.

L.L.Bean Kids Winter Fun Week, Saturday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Feb. 27, free, open to the public, with daily performers, L.L.Bean Flagship Campus, Main Street, Freeport, for schedule of events, llbean.com/stores or call 1-800-559-0747, ext. 37222.

Maine Audubon Vacation Camp at Gilsland Farm, for campers in grades 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 22-25, Gilsland Falmouth, register at 781-2330 ext. 209.

Friday 2/25

Ellis Paul Family Concert, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., free, L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Main St., Freeport, llbean.com/stores.

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Saturday 2/26

“Imaginations Take Flight,” interactive theater workshop, 10:30 a.m., $15, Theater for Kids at Portland Stage, register at theaterforkids@portlandstage.org or 774-1043 ext. 117.

“Who Reads? We Read!” National Education Association’s Read Across America program, with book readings, Dr. Seuss-inspired reading nook, activity packets for children, more, 9-11 a.m., free, Target, 200 running Hill Road, South Portland, FMI Target.com/ReadAcrossAmerica.

Wednesday 3/2       

Super Heroes and Scary Guys: Understanding Active, Aggresive Play; for parents of children ages 2-7, facilitated by Molly Thompson and Courtney Cook, 6:30-8 p.m., free, Breakwater School, Jessie Auditorium, 856 Brighton Ave., Portland, 772-8689

Saturday 3/5

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“An Afternoon of Summer in March,” Waynflete Summer Programs Open House, 2-4 p.m. camp activities, Sills Hall, Waynflete School, 360 Spring St., Portland, 774-5721, ext. 379, waynflete.org/summertime.

Ongoing

Bayside Neighborhood Programs, Monday girls group 3:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday art group with Cindy, 3:30-5 p.m.; Unity Village, 24 Stone St., Portland, snacks provided, 415-0769.

Children’s Museum of Maine, ongoing cultural, educational, fun and active workshops for kids and parents, 142 Free St., Portland, 828-1234 or kitetails.com.

Falmouth Memorial Library, baby sing-along program; 10 a.m. Mondays and 3:30 p.m. Fridays, children up to age 3 and caregiver, no registration required, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, falmouth.lib.me.us, 781-2351.

Scarborough Public Library Story Times, call for times, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, 883-4723.

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Greenlight Studio, eco-friendly play space for kids 0-6 and their grownups, 49 Dartmouth St., Portland, greenlight-studio.com, info@greenlight-studio.com.

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., seven days a week, $1 children 3-12, adults $2; 58 Fore St., Portland, 828-0814.

Portland Girls Center, accepting enrollments for after-school program for girls ages 6-14, fees based on sliding scale, transportation from schools provided, open daily until 6 p.m., 347-8015.

Scarborough Public Library Children’s Programs: Baby Tuesdays 11-11:30 a.m., newborns to 18 months; Toddler Tuesdays 10:15-10:45 a.m., ages 18 months and older with an adult; Monthly First Tuesday Pajamarama 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 3-8; Third Sunday Social, 1:30-3 p.m., grades 3-6; Registration required for Sunday Socials only, sign up by phone 883-4723 ext. 3, all events are free and open to the public, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, scarborough.library.me.us.

Signing for Babies, Monday 9:30-10:30 a.m., Community Counseling Center, 43 Baxter Blvd., Portland, $3; 874-1030.

Story Time! for preschoolers 3-5, Tuesday 10:30 a.m.; for toddlers 1-2, Wednesday 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; for babies up to 18 months, Thursday 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; free for children and caregivers, South Portland Branch Library, 155 Wescott Road, South Portland, 775-1835.

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Storytime at South Portland Main Library, Fridays, 10:30 a.m. ages 1- 2; 11 a.m. ages 3-5; 482 Broadway, South Portland, 767-7660.

Mid Coast

Benefits

Teddy Bear Drive, Boy Scout Troop 202, to benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, new/gently stuffed toys collected through Feb. 25, Topsham collection boxes: Savings Bank of Maine, Norway Savings, Romeo’s Pizza, Verizon, U.S. Cellular, Bootlegger’s, Down East C.U., Topsham Fair Hannaford, Five County C.U., Village Candle, Beverly’s Card; Brunswick locations: Savings Bank of ME, Maine St. and Cook’s Corner, Wal-Mart, Shaw’s, Northeast Bank; information, Garey, 504-1744.  

Colon Cancer Walk, March 27, Brunswick Bike Path, Water St., to participate, contact Theresa Barry, treebarry@hotmail.com, FMI, American Cancer Society, cancer.org, 373-3710.

Saturday 3/5

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Rustic Overtones, concert hosted by The Bath Cosmopolitan Club to benefit Operation Smile, opening acts: The Andrew Yankowsky Band and the Christian Cuff Band, doors open 6:45 p.m., $20, Morse High School, 826 High St., Bath, FMI, cosmopolitanconcert@gmail.com; to purchase tickets, brownpapertickets.com.

Ongoing

Fields of the Future bottle redemption, Bootleggers of Topsham, Maine, donate your returnables to “Turf McMann,” Bootleggers will donate an extra 10% of all donations, Fields4ourfuture.org.

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Longfellow Days, Feb. 6-27, month-long cultural programs brought to you by Bowdoin College and Brunswick Downtown Association, 85 Maine St., Brunswick, 729-4439, schedule of events at brunswickdowntown.com. 

AARP Tax-Aide, free tax return preparation for low to middle-income, Feb. 1 – April 18; Bath, Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., 443-5141; Mondays/Saturdays 9 a.m. -1 p.m., Bath Area Senior Center, 45 Floral St., 443-4937; Brunswick, Wednesdays 3:30-7 p.m., and Fridays 12:30-4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library; Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30-4 p.m., People Plus, 35 Union St., 729-0757; bring photo ID, last year’s return, supporting documents, FMI, Mary Louise Blanchard, 386-1048.

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Free Tax Prep by Midcoast CA$H Coalition, IRS-certified volunteers, for anyone earning under $50K combined; Bath: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. through April 11, Midcoast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Parkway; Brunswick: Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. through April 12, Bowdoin College, McClellan Building; Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through March 26, Perryman Village Community Center, 51 Perryman Village Drive; Topsham: Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. through March 9, Volunteers of America, Westrum House, 22 Union Park Road; call 319-1390 for appointment.

Wednesday 2/23

Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Charles, Brunswick, Carol Dembeck, dembeckc@usa.redcross.org.

The Maine Job Bank workshop, learn how to create a successful profile, sponsored by Coastal Counties Workforce Inc., basic computer/keboarding skills required, 11 a.m., Workforce Solution Center – BRAC Naval Air Station, Brunswick, 373-0754.

Sunday 2/27

Fort Andross Antique Show, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., free admission/parking, Fort Andross Building, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, Deborah Stufflebeam, 522-1977, cabot@waterfrontme.com, cabotiques.com.

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Thursday 3/3

“Knit Or Not Night,” bring knitting projects, listen to live music by Hope Hoffman, 5:15-6:15 p.m., free, Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St., Brunswick, Alyce Ornella, 725-8820, spindleworks.org.

Saturday 3/5

50/50 BINGO, 1-3 p.m., doors open at noon, refreshments, open to public, but you must be 16 or older to play, The Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral St., Bath, 443-4937.

Wednesday 3/9

Energy Workshop sponsored by MCOG; energy auditors, contractors, experts will answer questions about energy efficiency, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, City of Bath Council Chambers, FMI, Jason Bird, 443-5790, jbird@midcoastcog.org.

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Ongoing

Aging Workers Inititiative of Coastal Counties Workforce Inc., holds classes/forums for those over 55; if interested in short-term certificate training in certain fields contact Barry Peaco, 319-8436, Barry.Peaco@goodwillnne.org; FMI on Seasoned Worker Forums, visit seasonedworkforce.com.

Bridge Groups, 7-9 p.m. Fridays for beginners; 2-4 p.m. Sundays for experienced players, 45 Green St., Bath, register, 443-3901.

Kinship Families Support Group, raising a family member’s child with love, first and third Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Midcoast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, preregister 442-7963 ext. 213.

Kaleidoscope Quilters, second (7 p.m.) and fourth (6:30 p.m.) Thursday of the month, Elks Lodge, Park Row, Brunswick, 725-5242.

Knitting Circle, Tuesday 3:30-5 p.m., for experienced and learners, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath.

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NARFE Merrymeeting Chapter 1796, National Active and Retired Employees Association, meeting every third Thursday of the month (except July/August), 11:15 a.m., The Bounty Restaurant at the Holiday Inn, Bath, membership/information, Chuck Hanson, 677-2367 or Anne Philippon, 725-2425.

Call for Volunteers

“Success by 6,” United Way needs volunteers for the March 2 Community Read Aloud program; readers are matched with a classroom or center to talk about the importance of reading in their lives and to read with the children, contact Bonnie Paige, 442-7440 or succes@uwmcm.org.

“Road to Recovery,” American Cancer Society’s transportation program seeks volunteers to help cancer patients get to their treatment appointments, call Janice Staples, 373-3715, janice.staples@cancer.org, American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham.

Red Cross Training, Disaster Action Team, free, basic classes provide foundation for delivering assistance in emergency situations, weekday evenings, course schedules at midcoast.redcross.org, register on line or call 729-6779, 563-3299, MidCoastRedCross.net, 16 Community Way, Topsham.

Ongoing

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ArtVan Program seeks volunteers to help with art therapy programming with children and teens, promotional support and fundraising efforts, contact 371-4125 or visit artvanprogram.org.

Bath Youth Meetinghouse & Skatepark seeks volunteers to help in the cafe, at concerts, supporting youth programs and fundraising efforts, experience with teenagers helpful, 443-8900 or visit 26 Summer St., Bath.

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteer mentors (must be 18+) willing to commit one year and spend eight hours a month with a child 6-14 who lives in a single parent home, contact Brunswick office at 729-7736 or bigbbigs@bbbsbathbrun.org.

CA$H Coalition, Midcoast Maine, seeks volunteers to help Maine families access federal tax credits; free training includes IRS certification, training is held in November/early January, information, Sharon Ross, 373-1140, Sharon.ross@voanne.org.

Cell Phones for Soldiers, donate used cell phones at Southern New Hampshire University, 10 Tibbetts Drive, Cooks Corner, Brunswick or 1000 Burbank Ave., BNAS Building 20, Brunswick.

Chocolate Church Arts Center seeks volunteers for the art gallery and more, 798 Washington St., Bath, 442-8455.

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The Greater Bath Elder Outreach Network, a program of Catholic Charities Maine, is looking for volunteers a few hours a week to assist seniors by providing companionship, transportation, assistance with errands and telephone reassurance for elderly and disabled people who live in Sagadahoc County and the Brunswick area, Martha Cushing, 837-8810; meetings 6-7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Patten Free Library, Bath, 837-8810.

Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine needs volunteers at ReStore in Bath, minimum four-hour shift commitment, 386-5081 or michele@habitat7rivers.org.

Home to Home, an organization providing a safe place for parents to exchange children for visitations, needs volunteers, commitment of 1-2 hours per exchange period, police check and training required, Mid-Coast Hospital, Brunswick, Rich Siegel, 837-4894, mainehometohome.org.

Mid Coast Hospital, dozens of positions at the café, gift shop, or greeting patients, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, 373-6015.

Mid Coast Senior Health Center needs volunteers for various activities with seniors Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, welcome desk openings, 373-369

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority seeks volunteers for the Great State of Maine Air Show & Business Aviation Expo, August 26-28, 2011, for information and non-profit grant opportunities, visit greatstateofmaineairshow.us or call 725-9701.

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Money Management Program, help low-income seniors with routine financial matters, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

Parkview Adventist Medical Center, gift shop needs volunteers, four-hour shifts mornings, afternoons and early evenings Monday through Friday, every other Sunday 1-4 p.m., will train, 373-4518 or visit the gift shop at 329 Maine St., Brunswick.

Pejepscot Historical Society needs volunteer tour guides for Skolfield-Whittier House and Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum and volunteer staff for Chamberlain Museum gift shop, 729-6606.

People Plus Center, ongoing opportunities, 6 Noble St., Brunswick, 729-0757.

Spectrum Generations has volunteer opportunities in program development, outreach, and reception at its new Community Center at 12 Main St., Topsham, Debbie, 729-0475.

Sexual Assault Support Services of Mid Coast Maine needs volunteers to provide support and information to callers on 24-hour hotline, 725-2181.

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Dining Out

Saturday 2/26

Baked Bean and Casserole Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., adults $7, children $3.50, Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral St., Bath, 443-4937.

Gardens and Outdoors

Ongoing

Cathance River Educational Alliance, series for adults, “CREA Adult Class” 2nd Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – noon, the Ecology Center, Cathance River Nature Preserve, Topsham; “Ecology Lecture Series,” last Tuesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Topsham Public Library; 12 participants, cost per class, $15 members/ $20 non-members, register, creamaine.org, click on “Programs,” 798-1913 or e-mail cathanced@gwi.net.

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Topsham Garden Club, 12 p.m. lunch, 1 p.m. speaker and business meeting; call Marie 729-1295 or Jane 721-8675 for location and membership info; new members/guests always welcome; mainegardenclubs.org (select GCFM Districts and Clubs, Medomak District, Topsham Garden Club), meets second Wednesday from March to December.

Getting Smarter

Wednesday 2/23

“Social Animals and Higher Education,” Tom Cassidy Lecture followed by book signing by David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist, 7 p.m., $10 tickets, general public, available at David Saul Smith Union, 725-3375, Bowdoin College, Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall, information, 725-3433, events@bowdoin.edu.

Thursday 2/24

“The Village Blacksmith,” visit the Woolwich forge of restorer/fabricator Gerry Galuza, 12-3 p.m., free, not handicap accessible, snow date 2/25, call for directions and a time slot, 729-5311.

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Saturday 2/26

Town History Series, Georgetown: Libby Bischof, “Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 1900-1940,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Room, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141 ext. 18, history@patten.lib.me.us.

Sunday 2/27

Longfellow’s Home Tours at the Joshua Chamberlain House, courtesy Pejepscot Historical Society, 12-3 p.m., free, 226 Maine St., Brunswick.

Thursday 3/3

Self Employment Class sponsored by Women, Work and Community, 6-8 p.m., free, Merrymeeting Adult Education, Brunswick High School, 106 Maquoit Road, Room 222, FMI or to pre-register, Jenn Dobransky, 386-1664, jenn.dobransky@maine.edu.

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Monday 3/7

Getting Found: Search Engines, Keywords, Directories, Mobile; Creative Communities Meeting topic led by Joan Carney of Fresh View Consulting and Andrew Jawitz of New Media Transit, 6 p.m., members free, $5 general public, all welcome, pre-register, info@fiveriversartsalliance.org, or 798-6964, Five Rivers Arts Alliance, 108 Maine St., Brunswick.

Ongoing

ArtWorks, Creative Arts Night, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Bath Recreation Center, 4 Sheridan Road, Bath, $8; 443-8360.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table monthly meeting and speaker, every third Thursday, free, open to public, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, information, Dan Cunningham 729-9520, or Jay Stencil 721-0235.

Merrymeeting Regional Adult Education, various courses available, 35 Republic Ave., Topsham, 729-7323.

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Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room, focusing on communities in Sagadahoc County, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141.

Spectrum Generations, Southern Midcoast Community Center, 12 Maine St., Topsham, call or visit for list of classes and events, southernmidcoast@spectrumgenerations.org, 729-0475.

University College at Bath/Brunswick hosts career and academic program information sessions, free, Mid-Coast Center for Higher Education, 9 Park St., Bath, schedule at 442-7736.

Wife of Bath hosts monthly day-long creative writing retreats, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., $25, Linden Tree Meeting House, Phippsburg Congregational Church UCC, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg, month-by-month or pre-register, 751-2414, editor@wifeofbath.net, visit wifeofbath.net.

Health & Support

Ongoing

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Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., walk-in, Mid Coast Hospital Community Resource Room, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Jessica Loney RN, 373-6592, jloney@midcoasthealth.com.

12 Step Recovery Program, Wednesdays 6 p.m., food, group meetings, contact Jeff Rogers, jeff4bath@yahoo.com, Compass Point Community Church, 119 Old Bath Road.

Adoption Support Group for adult adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents and those whose lives are touched by adoption, monthly meetings, Mae’s Cafe, 160 Centre St., Bath, 443-9876.

Care Support Group, Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine and Mid Coast Hospital provide an education-based support group for survivors of sexual violence who are pregnant; participants may bring a support person, 373-6500 or 725-2181.

Communicate after Stroke Support Group, 1st and 3rd Tuesday, September to May, 1-2 p.m., free, friends/family welcome, Mid Coast Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, for information or sign up, call Dimitra Toothaker, 373-6175; Robert Lundstrom, 371-2936; or Doris Armstrong, 725-2618.

De-Stress Your Body, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., $15 per session; come once or weekly, Spectrum Generations, Southern Midcoast Community Center, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Monday 7 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 906 Washington St., Bath, 865-4076; Wednesday 7 a.m., UCC Church, 150 Congress St., Bath, 837-8164; Wednesday 7 p.m., Midcoast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham, 729-3861; Saturday 9 a.m., Midcoast Hospital, Brunswick, 865-1916.

Group Sitting Meditation, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, Shambhala Center, 19 Mason St., Brunswick, 729-7402.

Hooptydoo Hula-Hoop Class, all ages welcome, all hula-hooping levels, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., $10/person, Bath Dance Works, 72 Front St., third floor; information, Helen, 808-281-6451 or hooptydoo@gmail.com.

Laughter Yoga Club, reduce stress with playful exercises and yogic breathing, dress as you are, no mats, all ages, every third Monday, 10 a.m., free, Bath Dance Works, 100 Front St., third floor, for information, Amanda, 443-3721 or amanda@meadowdance.org.

Mid Coast Chronic Pain Support Group, open to people with chronic pain, their families and friends, first and third Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick, 725-7854.

Mid Coast Maine Center for Grief and Loss, hospice volunteers offer grief support programs for children, families and individuals, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, 729-3602.

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Overeaters Anonymous, Brunswick meetings: Monday 7:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 9 Cleaveland St.; and Thursday 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St.; Sunday 9 a.m., MidCoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive.

Self-Healing Empowerment Group, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., $15, come once or weekly, Spectrum Generations, Southern Midcoast Community Center, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine, support groups for survivors of sexual violence, includes sexual assault, sexual abuse as a child and sexual harassment, open to nonoffending parents and partners, 725-2181 to schedule a pre-group meeting.

Spectrum Generations, Southern Midcoast Community Center, 12 Maine St., Topsham, call or visit for list of classes and events, southernmidcoast@spectrumgenerations.org, 729-0475.

Survivors of Suicide, support group, first Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Elijah Kellogg Congregational Church, 917 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell, 833-6386.

TOPS (Take Off the Pounds Sensibly) Thursday weigh-in 6:10-6:40 p.m., meeting follows, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Maine St., Brunswick, 375-4749.

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Weight Watchers, every Monday, noon, McLellan Building, Multipurpose Room, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 725-3265.

Women’s Circle, for women who want support for a controlling or abusive relationship, free and confidential, hosted by Mid Coast Outreach Office of Family Crisis Services, 721-0199.

Just for Seniors

Ongoing

Bath Area Senior Citizens, bridge club, cribbage, crafts, line dancing, bocce, bingo and more, 45 Floral St., Bath, 443-4937.

Meals on Wheels, delivery available for homebound seniors and disabled adults, offered by Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

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Money Management Program, help low-income seniors with routine financial matters, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

People Plus Community Center, multipurpose facility provides recreational, social, informational, educational and personal services to persons 55+, 6 Noble St., Brunswick, 729-0757.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteers age 55 and over for various opportunities, 396-6521.

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, support groups, lectures, socials, activities, 521 Main St., Damariscotta, for daily schedule, 563-1363 or spectrumgenerations.org.

Spectrum Generations Southern Midcoast Community Center now open for classes, activities, trips, health & wellness, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475, or datwood@spectrumgenerations.org.

Topsham Merry Meeters Senior Citizens, all ages 50 and over welcome, bring a dish to share for potluck meal, noon, Westrum House, Union Park Road, Topsham; 729-7686 or 725-2425; meets third Tuesday except July and August.

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Kids and Family Stuff

Saturday 2/26

Arctic Museum Family Day, “Let Your Imagination Take Shape” with Inuit art and activities, museum scavenger hunt, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free, Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall, Bowdoin College, 725-3416.

Thursday 3/3

Children’s Theater Classes, instructor Brooke Thompson; Silly Salamanders, ages 2-4, Thursdays 9:30-10 a.m., adult participation required, 1st class free, $40 for 10 classes or $5/class; Tricky Turtles, ages 5-8, Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m., 1st class free, $80 for 10 classes or $10/class, Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St., Bowdoinham, 710-0349, merrymeetingartscenter@gmail.com.

Ongoing

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick is accepting applications for “Littles,” girls ages 6-14 that live in single parent homes to participate in “The Big and Little” program, a mentoring program that matches a child with an adult community mentor (Big Sister) in a one-on-one friendship. There are Big Sisters currently waiting to be matched with Littles. Please Contact Aurora Joseph, Match Support Specialist, 729-7736 or community@bbbsbathbrun.org to enroll your daughter.

Kids’ Classics at Dreamland Theater, film series for children and young teens, second Sunday of the month, October through May, 2 p.m., free, donations suggested, Sagadahoc Preservation Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath, for schedule, visit sagadahocpreservation.org.

Morning Storytelling, monthly, songs, stories from around the world with Janice O’Rourke, for ages 6 and under, Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, information, 725-5222 or explorefrontier.com.

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