Greater Portland

Benefits

Wednesday 5/19

Portland Sailing Team Fundraiser, 20% food sales benefit PHS Sailing team, 5-9 p.m., Parker’s Restaurant, 1349 Washington Ave., Portland, hosted by Portland Sailing Boosters.

Thursday 5/20

First Annual Stiletto Challenge, to raise money for breast cancer research and “Lift Up Ellie,” with three 100-yard dashes, after party with live music by Adam and the Waxmen, 5-8 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, Gil Donatelli, 774-4527, thelandingatpinepoint.com.

Advertisement

“An Evening on the Waterfront,” The Root Cellar 10th Annual Benefit Auction, silent and live auction, live entertainment, Greek food, 6-9 p.m., $25, Ocean Gateway Terminal, Portland, tickets, 774-3197.

Friday 5/21

Benefit Basketball Game, hosted by The Invisible Children Club at Lyman Moore, to benefit Ntulya Primary School in Tanzania, middle school students vs. staff,  2:30-3:30 p.m., $3 students/$5 adults, Lyman Moore Middle School, Portland, FMI, David Hilton, 874-8150.

“Spring Fling,” hosted by the Portland Club, to benefit the preservation of its 1805 mansion home, dancing, live music, cash bar, jacket and tie attire, 8-12 p.m., $15 single/ $25 couples, The Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland, 221-5446.

Saturday 5/22

3rd Annual Blue Point Chowder Challenge, 25% of proceeds will benefit Project G.R.A.C.E., 4:30–6:30 p.m., admission to tastings, $7 adult/ $4 children under 12, Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough.

Advertisement

Inaugural Cumberland County YMCA Tri for the Y, Casco Bay YMCA, Old Freeport Road, Freeport, register, cumberlandcountyymca.org/triforthey or Julie Marchese, 671-2420.

North Pownal Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., North Pownal Community Club and North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road, North Pownal, to donate, call Alan Bradstreet 688-4728 for pickup; to rent tables/space for sale, Jill Toher at 353-6004.

Plant Sale, to benefit King Middle School, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., King Middle School, 92 Deering Ave., Portland, Jane Wellehan, 871-7103.

Prep Kitchen Session, 10% gross sales benefit Good Shepherd Food-Bank, 12-6 p.m., no reservations needed, Prep Kitchen, U.S. Route 1, Freeport, PrepKitchenOnline.com.

Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland.

Spaghetti Dinner, to benefit American Cancer Society programs, organized by students at Deering High School, 5-8 p.m., $5 students/ $7 adults, Deering High School cafeteria, 370 Stevens Ave., Portland, Andrea, 871-1462.

Advertisement

WestFest Community Celebration Fair, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., music, craft/art, yard sale, children’s activities, food, wildlife exhibits and more, sponsored by the West End Neighborhood Association and the City of Portland, Reiche School, West End, Portland, FMI wenamaine.org or 879-6024.

Yard Sale Extravaganza!
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport, 855-3900 Ext 135, rain date, May 23.

Sunday 5/23

“Race to Stop Extinction,” 5K Race and Kids Fun Run, to benefit Endangered Species Coalition, 9 a.m. start, Back Cove, Portland, after-race party with live music, nonprofit tables, and more at Payson Park, Portland, to register, race2stopextinction.com.

Tuesday 5/25

MaineLine Haiti Kickoff Reception, a coalition of Maine companies to offer relief and rebuild Haiti, presentation from recent Haiti visit, 5-7 p.m., Unum Headquarters, Congress St., South Portland, FMI, CD&M Communications, 774-7528 or maineline@cdmc.com.

Thursday 5/27

Advertisement

10th Annual Walk for Wishes, a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine at 10 Maine locations; Cumberland; 5 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. walk, Cumberland Fire Dept., pre-register at mainewish.org or call 800-491-3171.

Saturday 5/29

Singing Car Wash, hosted by Wescustago Youth Chorale member for scholarships, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Cumberland Fire Station, Tuttle Road, FMI, Leigh 846-0705.

Bulletin Board

Wednesday 5/19

“Meet the Governor” Noontime gubernatorial candidate Brown Bag Lunch Series; Kevin Scott, May 19; hosted by Aucocisco Galleries, 89 Exchange St., Portland, FMI, Andy Verzosa, 775-2222, director@aucocisco.com, meetthegovernor.com.

Advertisement

Thursday 5/20

Southern Maine Coastal Classic, presented by York County Kennel Club of Maine & Vacationland Dog Club, AKC all breed dog shows, obedience and rally trials, vendors, rescue groups and more, 8 a.m. start, Thursday-Sunday, $4 per vehicle, outdoors, rain or shine, Wassamki Springs Campground, 56 Saco St., Scarborough, FMI, Pollie at 324-5400, yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com or vacationlanddogclub.org.

Friday 5/21

“Helping African Pygmies,” talk by Pastor Ruben Ruganza, 6:30 p.m., free, informational dinner about FAMA Ministries, Keeley the Katerer, Warren Ave., Portland, Pastor Ruben, 221-6761, or Barbara Appleby, 541-2306.

Southern Maine Coastal Classic, presented by York County Kennel Club of Maine & Vacationland Dog Club, AKC all breed dog shows, obedience and rally trials, vendors, rescue groups and more, 8 a.m. start, Thursday-Sunday, $4 per vehicle, outdoors, rain or shine, Wassamki Springs Campground, 56 Saco St., Scarborough, FMI, Pollie at 324-5400, yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com or vacationlanddogclub.org.

Saturday 5/22

Advertisement

“The Palestinian Refugee: A Personal Story,” talk by Palestinian refugee Fatima Deek, 7 p.m., free and open to the public, with refreshments, Palestinian food, State Street Church, 159 State St., Portland, FMI, Peace Action Maine, Bob, 239-8060.

Southern Maine Coastal Classic, presented by York County Kennel Club of Maine & Vacationland Dog Club, AKC all breed dog shows, obedience and rally trials, vendors, rescue groups and more, 8 a.m. start, Thursday-Sunday, $4 per vehicle, outdoors, rain or shine, Wassamki Springs Campground, 56 Saco St., Scarborough, FMI, Pollie at 324-5400, yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com or vacationlanddogclub.org.

Sunday 5/23

High Tea and Bridal Fashion Show, 3 p.m., $5 adult/ free for ages under 10, Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. 

The Maine Comics Arts Festival, organized by Casablanca Comics, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 adult/ free for ages 12 and under, Ocean Gateway, Thames St., Portland, mainecomicsfestival.com, 780-1676.

Southern Maine Coastal Classic, presented by York County Kennel Club of Maine & Vacationland Dog  Club, AKC all breed dog shows, obedience and rally trials, vendors, rescue groups and more, 8 a.m. start, Thursday-Sunday, $4 per vehicle, outdoors, rain or shine, Wassamki Springs Campground, 56 Saco St., Scarborough, FMI, Pollie at 324-5400, yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com or vacationlanddogclub.org.

Advertisement

Wednesday 5/26

Alpaca Shearing Day, demos, refreshments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, SuriPaco Farm, 20 Windward Passage, off North Road, North Yarmouth.

Sustainable Transportation Forum, “We CAN Get There From Here,” presented by The League of Young Voters and Maine Alliance for Sustainable Transportation, 5:30-8:30 p.m., open to public, Merrill Auditorium Rehearsal Hall, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, register at portlandmaine.gov.

Thursday 5/27

“Issue Forum on Question 1,” sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Maine, 7 p.m., free and open to public, Portland Public Library, Congress St., Portland.

Ongoing

Advertisement

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 Street, 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.

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

Advertisement

Gardeners Wanted, for the 2010 season at Yarmouth Community Garden, $25 for 10′ by 10′ plot/ $35 non-Yarmouth residents, organic garden on East Main Street, sign up at Yarmouth Community Services, 846-2406.

“Guiding Eyes Puppy Raisers Wanted” 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, FMI, Pat Webber, pwewbber@wildblue.net, 338-5520. 

Tuesday 5/25

The Southern Maine Community Organizations Active in Disasters, COAD, is seeking volunteers to learn how to set up and manage a Volunteer Reception Center, $10 registration fee, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Scarborough, pre-registration required at tinyurl.com/283rhep or call Margaret Cushing, 396-6575.

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.

Advertisement

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.

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.  

Advertisement

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.

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.

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

Freeport Historical Society needs Pettengill Farm stewards; volunteers for Greeter/Docent program, training, able to commit 3-4 hours at least every other week; and Jack or Jill of all trades to help with odd jobs and light maintenance, own tools and transportation necessary, Rita, 632-3011.

Advertisement

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

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.  

Advertisement

The Jason Program needs ambassadors of hope for Maine families of seriously ill and dying children, 65 Washington Ave., Portland, 773-2947, jasonprogram.org.

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.

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

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.

Advertisement

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.

Volunteers needed at Mercy Hospital Yarmouth location, Monday through Fridays, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., contact Melissa Skahan, Manager of Mission Services, 879-3286 or skahanm@mercyme.com.

Dining Out

Saturday 5/22

Public Baked Bean Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., $7 adult/ $3 child, First Parish Church, 116 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-3773.

Public Baked Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., $7 adult/ $3 child, Harraseeket Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport, Nancy, 865-3363.

Advertisement

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

Sunday 5/23

Jazz Dinner Buffet, Mike Willette Swing Band, 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.

Ongoing

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

South Freeport Church 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.

Advertisement

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.

Gardens & Outdoors

Wednesday 5/19

Cape Elizabeth Garden Club Annual Meeting, 11 a.m. business meeting, followed by lunch and program, Purpoodock Club, Cape Elizabeth, Betty Montpelier, 799-0229.

Thursday 5/20

Birdathon 2010 Swap Meet, 7 p.m., free, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, off U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, register, 781-2330, ext. 209.

Advertisement

Friday 5/21

The Freeport Woman’s Club Annual Plant Auction Fundraiser, 12:45 p.m., free admission, Winslow Park, Freeport, open to public, Jacquetta Searle-Grey, 865-0757.

Saturday 5/22

Cumberland County Master Gardeners Association Annual Plant Sale, and Maine Rose Society Annual Rose and Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland.

Falmouth Foreside Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Falmouth Shopping Center, U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, FMI, Mimi Hinkel, 829-4805 or 829-3578.

Guided Nature Programs, “The Edge of the Sea,” 2 p.m., no reservations needed, free with park admission, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Andy Hutchinson, 865-4465.

Advertisement

“Passamaquoddy Plant Medicine,” with Passamquoddy elder Fredda Paul, field walk, 10 a.m.-noon, $20 member/ $25 nonmember; slide show and lecture, 2-4:30 p.m., $15/$20, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, off U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, register, 781-2330, ext. 209.

Plant Sale, 9 a.m-noon, United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland.

South Portland Land Trust Annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., American Legion, Broadway, South Portland, 799-3574.

St. Mary’s Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 9-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth.

Southern Maine Daylily and Hosta Society Annual Plant Sale, 8-11 a.m., open to public, Southern Maine Community College Horticulture Building, South Portland, look for signs at campus entrance.

Sunday 5/23

Advertisement

Eastern Cemetery Tour with Spirits Alive!, 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 16, meet at Congress Street gate at 1:15 p.m., $7 adult/ $4 senior and ages 12 and over, spiritsalive.org.

SailMaine Open House,
10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, free sailboat rides in Portland Harbor, shore-side demos, marine yard sale, and more, for ages 8 and older, hosted by SailMaine, bring lifejacket, wind pants if possible, Portland Waterfront, end of Commercial St. extension, end of parking lot, FMI, sailmaine.org or 650-2085.

Guided Nature Programs, “Osprey Watch,” 2 p.m., no reservations needed, free with park admission, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolfes Neck Road, Freeport, Andy Hutchinson, 865-4465.

Saturday 5/29

Cape Elizabeth Garden Club Annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Pond Cove Shopping center, Cape Elizabeth, Betty Montpelier, 799-0229.

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Nature Hikes, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., $5 adult/ $2 ages 6 and older, meet at the Village, U.S. Route 26, New Gloucester, 926-4597, shaker.lib.me.us.

Tate House Museum Annual Herb Sale
, 8 a.m.-noon, Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St., Portland, FMI, info@tatehouse.org, 774-6177.

Ongoing

Advertisement

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 5/19

“The Lightbulb Sessions,” Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance Creative Conversation Series, 6:30 p.m., free and open to public, Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, FMI, portlandarts.org, Cathy Valenza, 772-6828.

Monday 5/24

Advertisement

“Breaking Barriers: From Maine to New Delhi,” with writer Charu Saxena, presented by Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, 6-8 p.m., free and open to the public, USM Glickman Family Library, FMI, Charu Saxena, 671-6667, info@mainewriters.org.

Small Business Week 2010 Celebration, live webcast of National Small Business Week events in Washington, D.C., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, free, no registration required; “Business After Five Reception,” presented by Scarborough Community Chamber, 5-7 p.m. Monday, free to members of the Regional Chamber/ $5 non-members, register for reception at portlandregion.com.

Tuesday 5/25

“Writing A Business Plan: Why you need one and when to revise it,” 6-9 p.m., small fee, SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Second Floor, East Tower, Portland, register, scoremaine.com, 772-1147.

Wednesday 5/26

Seasoned Worker Forum, 9 a.m.-noon, free, Portland CareerCenter, 185 Lancaster St., Portland, presented by Seasoned Workforce LLC, WorkItUp.org, space limited, register with WorkItUp.org at 221-6987, FMI, seasonedworkforce.com.

Advertisement

Thursday 5/27

“Caselets of Management Challenges” presented by Ann Leamon, MCED Lunch and Learn Program, 12 p.m. registration, 12:30-2:30 p.m. workshop, $10/ free for USM students, bring lunch, Room 213, Abromson Center, USM Portland, register at
workshops@mced.biz or call MCED at 228-8524.

Maine Forest Carbon Project Workshop, 1-4 p.m., Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St., Portland, register, maineforest@pem-carbon.com, FMI, PEM Inc., 857-998-4031.

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.

Advertisement

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.

“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.

Advertisement

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

Health & Support

Wednesday 5/19

Hydrotherapy for Immune Support Natural Health Lecture Series with Dr. Sarah Kotzur, 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays through May 19, free and open to public, Primary Care Alternative Medicine, 142 High St., Suite 305, Portland, 699-4199 or primarycarealternativemedicine.com.

Thursday 5/20

Climate Change & Health Forum, hosted by The Maine Environmentally Sustainable Hospitals Network, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free, seating limited, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Spring St., Portland, preregister at kmiller@mainemed.com.

Advertisement

Friday 5/21

Free Meditation Program, with Shri Anandi Ma, 6:30-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 6:30 chanting, followed by meditation, lecture, and questions, free/ by donation, The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave. Plaza, Portland, Jennifer Cooper, 774-9642, FMI, dyc.org.

Saturday 5/22

Women’s Wellness Day, hosted by Lifeworks Chiropractic, with free bodywork, facials and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 U.S. Route 1, Suite 100, Falmouth, new clients only, must register at 781-7911.

Monday 5/24

Alzheimer’s Yarmouth Conversation Group, 7-9 p.m., free and open to public, St. Bartholomew’s Church, 396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Darlene Field, 632-2605 or Lois Knight, 829-6164.

Advertisement

Thursday 5/27

“Caring for Your Aging Family Members,” open discussion group, 12-1 p.m., free, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, 136 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, FMI, Kate, 396-6558, kdulac@smaaa.org.

Saturday 5/29

5th Annual Multicultural Exercise for Health and Love: Health Fair for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities, health screenings, referrals and more, 12-6 p.m., free,  Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Ave., Portland, organized by the Minority Health Program, Portland Public Health, FMI, Dr. Bankole, A.K, 874-8773, or bak@portlandmaine.gov.

Ongoing

“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.

Advertisement

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. 

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 Avenue, Portland, to register, 1-800-CARE-002 ext. 2670 or familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org.

Advertisement

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. 

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.

National Alliance on Mental Health, for friends and family of people with mental illness, 7-8:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday, except holidays, Maine Medical Center, Classroom 3, Portland, 893-1516.

Advertisement

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.

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

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.

Advertisement

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.

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

Sunday 5/23

Advertisement

Maine Senior Games Track & Field Training Camp, for ages 50+, training for Aug. 21 senior games event, 12:30–3 p.m., $10, Scarborough High School, 20 Gorham Road, Scarborough, register with Jo Dill, Maine Senior Games, 396-6519 or jdill@smaaa.org.

Monday 5/24

“Planning Ahead,” funeral planning seminar by Dignity Memorial, sponsored by Coastal Manor and Lindquist Funeral Home, 2 p.m., free and open to public, Coastal Manor, Main St., Yarmouth, register, Tammy, 846-2250.

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.

Advertisement

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., Sullivan Complex, USM Portland campus, 780-4170.

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.

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.

Kids and Family Stuff

Advertisement

Saturday 5/22

Picnic in the Park, 4-7 p.m., bring picnic, blanket for concert by the Singing Sewall Family, French School of Maine, 99 South Freeport Road, Freeport, Tara Magaw, 518-598-2765.

“It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me,”
theater performance by Julie & Brownie, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., $10, Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland, 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

Sunday 5/23

“Everybody Loves Pirates,” by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, 3 p.m., free, seating limited, arrive early, Wentworth Intermediate School gym, Gorham Road, Scarborough, presented by Friends of the Scarborough Library, 883-4723.

Tuesday 5/25

“The Beat Goes On!” KinderKonzert concert series presented by the Portland Symphony Orchestra, 3 showtimes, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30 $4, Scarborough High School, Gorham Road, Scarborough, tickets, portlandsymphony.com, 773-6128.

Advertisement

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.

Children’s Programs, “Baby Bounces” birth to 18 months Thursdays 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., “Preschool Story Time” ages 3 and up Tuesday 10:30 a.m., “Toddler Tales and Tunes” ages 18-36 months Thursday at 10:30 a.m., “Kindertales” ages 3-7 Saturday 10:30 a.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, 883-4723.

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.

Advertisement

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.

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.

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

Advertisement

Call to local artists, carpenters, craftspeople and birders: Habitat for Humanity seeking bird houses for September auction, entry form and guidelines, James, 386-5081, james@habitat7rivers.org; for information about Habitat programs or to volunteer, call 386-5081.

Friday 5/21

“Art for a Good Cause,” silent art auction to benefit Brunswick High School art student scholarship, 7-9 p.m. Gelato Fiasco, 74 Maine St., Stephanie Hill, 774-226-0219, or 729-8296 Patricia Boissevain, pboiss@gmail.com, 615-4177.

Saturday 5/22

May Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bath United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath, FMI, Tanya, 442-0420.

Museum Yard Sale
, to benefit Volunteer Program, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, 443-1316.

Ongoing

Advertisement

Bottle Drive, to benefit the BHS Class of ’79 Get Involved Scholarship Fund; bring returnables to Don’s Redemption Center, 51 Harpswell Road, Brunswick, call 798-9201.

Bulletin Board

Thursday 5/20

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Meeting, with lunch and speaker, 11:15 a.m., China Rose, Bath Road, Brunswick, register at 729-6973.

Monday 5/24

Forum on Question 1, sponsored by The League of Women Voters, 7 p.m., free and open to public, with panel, questions, Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, FMI, Michelle A. Small, 729-1856, msmall@gwi.net.

Advertisement

Ongoing

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.

Call for Volunteers

Advertisement

Relay for Life of Brunswick, register your team for May 21-22 Relay at Brunswick High School, information about how to form a team, to help plan the event, or to volunteer, available at cancer.org/MErelays, or Donna Muto, 373-3703.

Ongoing

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.

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.

Advertisement

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

Flying Changes Center for Therapeutic Riding needs volunteers who love horses, caring for them and learning to ride, 729-0168, located on Route 201 in Topsham.

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.

Advertisement

Mid Coast Senior Health Center needs volunteers for various activities with seniors Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, welcome desk openings, 373-3691.

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, FMI, Debbie, 729-0475.

Advertisement

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

Dining Out

Saturday 5/22

Pulled Pork Church Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., $7.50 adult/ $3.50 under age 12, Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath, FMI or take-out, call 443-4707.

Saturday 5/29

Bean and Casserole Supper, 4-6 p.m., $6.50 adult/ $3 child, Bath United Church of Christ, 150 Congress Ave., Bath.

Advertisement

Gardens/Outdoors

Brunswick Farmer’s Market, Maine farms and merchants, Saturdays 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Fort Andross Mill, Maine St., Brunswick.

Saturday 5/22

Coastal Humane Society Annual Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CHS Shelter, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, 725-5051, ext. 10, coastalhumanesociety.org.

Getting Smarter

Sunday 5/23

Advertisement

Rabbit Care Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with rabbit expert Quan Myers, Coastal Humane Society Shelter, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, 725-5051, ext. 10, coastalhumanesociety.org.

Thursday 5/27

Career Exploration Workshop, five sessions, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, May 27 – June 24, free, offered by Women, Work, and Community, must pre-register, Shelley Taylor, 386-1664, shelley.taylor@maine.edu, FMI, womenworkandcommunity.org.

Ongoing

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

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

Advertisement

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

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.

Advertisement

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.

Wednesday 5/26

Grief Support Group Meetings for Pet Loss, all welcome, free, 6:30-8 p.m., 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, Hospice Volunteers Center, 45 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, sponsored by Coastal Humane Society and  Hospice Volunteers, pre-enrollment is required, call Lynn Ellis, 729-3602, coastalhumanesociety.org.

Thursday 5/27

ACCESS Health Annual Meeting, “Youth Smoking Rates: Can we afford to let them rise?” talk by Ed Miller, American Lung Association of New England, 4-6:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Cafe, Brunswick, register, svannote@midcoasthealth.com, 373-6973.

Ongoing

Advertisement

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

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.

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.

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.

Advertisement

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.

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.

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 Street, Brunswick, 375-4749.

Advertisement

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

Thursday 5/27

AARP Safe Driver Class, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,  $12 AARP members/$14 nonmembers, Thornton Oaks retirement community, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick, must register, call Joe Hahn, 751-9364.

Ongoing

Advertisement

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 disable adults, offered by Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

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.

Advertisement

Spectrum Generations Southern Midcoast Community Center now open for classes, activities, trips, health & wellness, 12 Main St., Topsham, FMI, 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.

Kids and Family Stuff

Friday 5/28

The Children’s Hour: “Foot-track Fun,” 10-11 a.m., ages 6 and under and caregiver, Frontier Cafe cinema room, Fort Andross, Brunswick, sponsored by Cornerstones of Science, cornerstonesofscience.org.

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.

Morning Storytelling, 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, 725-5222 or explorefrontier.com.

Copy the Story Link

Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.

filed under: