Greater Portland

Benefits

Wednesday 11/10

“Finale/Back to the Future,” United Way of Greater Portland Annual Fundraiser Event exhibition, live music, cocktails, awards and more, 6-8:30 p.m., $35, Ocean Gateway, Portland, tickets at liveunitedportland.org/future or Liz Smith, 347-2342.

Friday 11/12

“November Turkey Crop,” scrapbooking event to benefit the church’s general fund, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, $20, Durham Congregational Church, South West Bend, U.S. Route 136, Durham, hosted by Creative Memories Consultants, register, Pearl Scribner, 353-4030.

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Saturday 11/13

Feline Frolic Holiday Fair fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, Friends of Feral Felines, 651 Forest Ave., Portland, donations, call 797-3014, feralfelines.net.

“Go Red: An Evening With Heart,” to benefit the American Heart Association, dinner, dance, auction, $50, The Landing at Pine Point, Pine Point Road, Scarborough, tickets, 879-5700 or heart.org/maine.

Lions Club Lobster Dinner, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 5-6 p.m., $13 one lobster/ $19 for two, sponsored by Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, off Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, Sonja, 767-2079.

Maine Red Claws Open Scrimmage, to benefit Deering High School Athletics, 7 p.m., $5, Deering High School, Stevens Ave., Portland, tickets, 871-7126.

“November Turkey Crop,” scrapbooking event to benefit the church’s general fund, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $20, Durham Congregational Church, South West Bend, U.S. Route 136, Durham, hosted by Creative Memories Consultants, register, Pearl Scribner, 353-4030.

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“Our Global Beat,” benefit concert for Fur Cultural Revival, Habitat for Humanity Haiti and Unicef’s Disaster Fund for Flood Relief in Pakistan, featuring The Family Folk Chorale, Pihcintu, Malika Traditional African Dancers, FHS musicians and more, 3 p.m., $10 adult/ $8 students, hosted by Falmouth High School Key Club, Falmouth High School, 74 Woodville Road, Falmouth.

Painting for a Purpose Auction, fundraiser for Portland Youth Service Projects, auction of hand-painted chairs and other furniture, 4-6 p.m., $10 adult/ $25 family, Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, Congress St., Portland, Jane Ellis, 934-3616.

“Tree for All,”
live and silent auction of artisan woodcrafts from Herbie wood, to benefit Yarmouth Tree Trust, 5-9 p.m., advance tickets, $20 person/ $35 couple/ $200 table of 8; at the door, $25 person/ $45 couple, advance tickets at Yarmouth Community Services, 200 Main St., or Estabrooks, 337 East Main St., Yarmouth.

Sunday 11/14

Bayside Trail 5K Race, to benefit Portland’s Bayside Trail, dogs on leash welcome, 9 a.m., $20 pre-registered, $25 day of race, Eastern Promenade Trail at Casco Bay Lines, Commercial St., Portland, register at runreg.com, search for “Bayside,” or Rachael Alfond, rachael.alfond@gmail.com.

Feline Frolic Holiday Fair fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friends of Feral Felines, 651 Forest Ave., Portland, donations, call 797-3014, feralfelines.net.

Thursday 11/18

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Organic Wine and Chocolate Party fundraiser, The Environmental Health Strategy Center 8th Anniversary, 5:30-8 p.m., Whitney Art Works Gallery, 492 Congress St., Portland, Will Childs, 699-5795, preventharm.org.

Friday 11/19

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart, contemporary Christian concert and food drive, to benefit local food pantries, 7 p.m., free admission, please bring a non-perishable food item, First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn St., Portland, 797-2525.

Saturday 11/20

The Mission Mall at Holly Daze Bazaar, alternative gift fair featuring local charities to make gift donations, 9 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church UCC, Wright Pavilion, Cottage Road, South Portland.

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Thursday 11/11

Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., free and open to public, Yarmouth Memorial Green, 200 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-9347,

“Draw-a-Thon II:”
A day of drawing and arts activism to “Bring Our War $$ Home” hosted by Space Gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, mainedrawathon.blogspot.com/

Friday 11/12

In-Town Holiday Craft Fair, Tag and Bake Sale, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday;  9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; First Parish Portland, 425 Congress St., Portland.

Saturday 11/13

Holiday Fair with luncheon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Cathedral, State St. Portland, Hartnett@maine.rr.com.

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Bayside Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting & Harvest Pot Luck Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m., free, Lost Coin Cafe, 40 Portland St., Portland, bayside_neighbors@msn.com.

Buon Natale Christmas Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with Italian lunch, St. Peter’s Church, 72 Federal St., Portland.

Craft Friends Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Hall 66, Depot Road, Falmouth.

Christmas and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland, 799-0407, elmstreetumc.org.

Fall Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, Forest and Pleasant Ave., Portland, 773-5423.

Mercy Hospital’s 14th Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mercy Hospital State Street Auditoriums, level B2, Portland, 879-3585.

In-Town Holiday Craft Fair,
Tag and Bake Sale, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; First Parish Portland, 425 Congress St., Portland.

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“Just an Old Fashioned Fair,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Ansgar Evangelical Lutheran Church, 515 Woodford St., Portland, 774-8740, saintansgar.org. 

Rep. Jane Eberle,
D-South Portland, Monthly Coffee Hour, for South Portland and Cape Elizabeth residents, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ocean House Market, 512 Ocean St., South Portland, 776-3783.

State Street Holiday Stroll,
holiday fairs along State Street, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., State St., Portland.

Monday 11/15

Board of Cumberland County Commissioners, Cumberland County Budget Advisory Committee Public Hearings, on Proposed FY11 Cumberland County Budget, District 3, 6 p.m., open to public, Freeport Town Hall, 30 Main St., Freeport.

Tuesday 11/16

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority 3rd annual meeting and dinner, 4 p.m., $45, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport, 5 Park St., Freeport, Kathy Paradis, 798-6512.

Friday 11/19

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Christmas Fair, 2-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road, Pownal, Caron Beard, 688-4101 or Nancy Malone, 699-4818.

Saturday 11/20

5th Annual Craft Fair, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., free admission, entertainment, Casco Bay High School/PATHS, 196 Allen Ave., Portland, Laurie Danforth, 754-6843.

Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with luncheon, West Scarborough United Methodist Church, 2 Church St., and U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, 883-2814, wsumc.us.

Christmas Fair,
9 a,m.-2 p.m., with luncheon, West Falmouth Baptist Church, 18 Mountain Road, Falmouth, 797-4066.

Christmas Fair, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with silent auction, luncheon, Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland.

Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 871 Lawrence Road, Pownal, Caron Beard, 688-4101 or Nancy Malone, 699-4818.

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Freeport Lioness-Lions 13th Annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fish ‘Chowdah’ and Chili luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Harraseeket Grange Hall, Elm St., Freeport, Martha, 865-6188, or Cindi, 865-3555.

Holly Days Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Falmouth Congregational Church, UCC, 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, 781-3413, falmouthcongregationalchurch.org.

Holly Daze Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland, 799-4001.

Santa’s Workshop Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church of North Yarmouth, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth, nycc@maine.rr.com, 829-3644.

Second Annual Waynflete Artisan Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with live performances, food, free admission, Sills Hall, Waynflete School, Portland, 774-5721, ext. 120.

Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Maine 109th Annual Meeting, 10 a.m. business meeting; 12 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and “Compact Day” luncheon, $20, Howard Johnson Plaza & Convention Center, 166 Riverside St., Portland, reservations, Virginia Link, 799-3952.

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Village Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Cumberland Congregational Church, U.S. Route 9 and Tuttle Road, Cumberland Center.

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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Scarborough Lions Club Cribbage Night, 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

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.  

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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.  

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.

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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.

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.

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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, Pat Webber, pwewbber@wildblue.net, 338-5520.

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.  

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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.

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.  

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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.

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 11/12

St. Mary’s Free Community Soup Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, 781-3366.

Saturday 11/13

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Book Sale and Chowder Meal, 4:30 – 6 p.m., $8, First United Methodist Church, 179 Ridgeland Ave., South Portland.

Public Church Supper, 5 p.m., $7 adult/ $3 child, First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport, 865-6022.

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. 

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.

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Gardens & Outdoors

Wednesday 11/10

“Backyard Bird Feeding Tips,” 7-9 p.m., $15 members/ $25 nonmembers, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, register, 781-2330 ext. 209.

Monday 11/15

Scarborough Garden Club Meeting, “Iceland – The Land of Ice, Water, and Birds” presentation by Marie Jordan, 1 p.m., free and open to public, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 350 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, 510-1514.

Wednesday 11/17

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Naturalists’ Forum: “Maine’s Rivers and Relics,” documentary film screening and talk by Landis Hudson of Maine Rivers, 7-9 p.m., free, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, 781-2330 ext. 209.

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.

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Wednesday 11/10

Ghana Transcultural Immersion Experience, Student/Faculty presentation, 12-1:30 p.m., free and open to public, WCHP Lecture Hall, UNE Portland Campus, Stevens Ave., Portland, une.edu/ccph/ghana.

Thursday 11/11

Featured Lectures from Ghanaian Dignitaries, 12-1:30 p.m.; demonstration of West African drumming, 3:30- 5 p.m.; lectures by University of New England / Ghana Health Partnership Planners, 6-7:30 p.m., all events free and open to public, Ludcke Auditorium, UNE Portland Campus, Stevens Ave., Portland, une.edu/ccph/ghana.

Friday 11/12

“Ghana Health Partnership: A Unique Collaboration Poised to Influence Global Health Research, Education and Training Programs” panel discussion, 12-2 p.m., free and open to public, WCHP Lecture Hall, UNE Portland Campus, Stevens Ave., Portland, une.edu/ccph/ghana.

“Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World,” talk by president/CEO of Stonyfield Farm, Gary Hirshberg, 9 a.m. reception; 10 a.m. presentation, free, Portland Regency Hotel, Portland, hosted by Time Warner Cable Business Class Speaker Series, twcbc.com/northeast.  

Saturday 11/13

Antique Chair Restoration Demonstration,

10 a.m.- 3 p.m., free admission, Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, Pamela Ames, 829-5708.

Sunday 11/14

Steam Power, Corsets, and Exploding Harpoons: The Last Days of Arctic Whaling, lecture by David Switzer, 2 p.m., members $5, non-members $7, Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland, reservations at MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Monday 11/15

“The Mysteries of Mawooshen: Frontier Facts or Fiction?” talk by Dr. Alvin Morrison, 7:30 p.m., free, Yarmouth Log Cabin, 196 Main St., Yarmouth, hosted by Yarmouth Historical Society, 846-6259.

Wednesday 11/17

“Nurturing Creativity in Business – the Process of Creativity and How to Inject it in Business,” talk by Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz, hosted by Maine Center for Creativity, 5:30-7 p.m., $15 MCC members, USM alumni / $35 nonmembers / students free, Creative Toolbox and Survival Guide Series, Lee Community Hall, Wishcamper Center, USM Portland, tickets, 730-0694, intern@maincenterforcreativty.org.

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.

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

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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.

Health & Support

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Cape Memory Care Open House, 2-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 – Friday, Nov. 12, free and open to public, Cape Memory Care, 126 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, David Rogers, 414-0854.

Thursday 11/11

November Mended Hearts Meeting, “Sleep: It’s about a third of your
life!” with Dr. Usha Nalamalapu, Sleep Medicine Practitioner, 7 p.m., Maine Medical Center’s Learning Resource Center, 100 Campus Dr., MMC’s Scarborough Campus, mendedhearts.org, Robyn Shaw, 662-2543.

Monday 11/15

“An introduction to Raw Foods” with Traci Loftus, 6-8 p.m., free, 9 Deering Street Studio, Portland, sagehayes.com.

Tuesday 11/16

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“Fearless Conversations Through the Art of Dialogue For Trainers and Managers,” with Fran Liautaud, 7:30-9:30 a.m., $15/$25, Portland Country Club, Falmouth, David Lee, 571-9898, register at maineastd.org/

Wednesday 11/ 17

Portland Environmental Health Issues focus group, hosted by The Portland Public Health Division, 5:30-7:30 p.m., participants earn $25, to register and for site location, call 874-8787.

“Living Well, Dying Well” workshop & support group led by Dr. Max Jacobs, 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month, free, Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture, 138 St. John St., Portland, to  register, call 774-6251, livingwelldyingwell.blogspot.com.

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 Avenue, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Just for Seniors

Wednesday 11/10

AARP Driver Safety Program, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $12 AARP members/ $14 nonmembers, Yarmouth Town Hall, Main St., Yarmouth, register, Phil Chin, 846-0858.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

Wednesday 11/10

“Pure Performance,” presentation on impact of drugs and alcohol on athletic performance, by American Athletic Institute, 6 p.m., free, Deering High School, Stevens Ave., Portland, hosted by Deering High School and the Portland Police Department, Officer Ray Ruby, raymondr@portlandmaine.gov.

Friday 11/12

Flick and Float, “How to Train Your Dragon,” for children and families, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., $1 child/ $3 adult/ $5 family, Reiche Pool, 166 Brackett St., Portland, bring float, swimsuit, towel, bathing cap, Portland Recreation Aquatic Office, 874-8456.

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Saturday 11/13

Children’s Folk Concert with Elizabeth Mitchell, 2-4 p.m., SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828-5600, tickets through Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006.

Sunday 11/14

Maine Youth Four Square Tournament, 12-4 p.m., $10 registration, for any student grade 3-8, Daniel Crewe gymnasium, Breakwater School, Brighton Ave., Portland, call Dona Pfeffer, 831-0147.

Saturday 11/20

Kids Make-and-Take Winter Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-noon, sponsored by the Falmouth Elementary PTO, Lunt and Plummer Motz Gyms, corner of Lunt and Middle Roads, Falmouth, tickets available at the door, falmouthschools.org.

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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.

Scarborough Public Library Story Times, call for times, 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.

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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

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Ornament’s “Bags with Benefits” community partnership to benefit Sagadahoc Preservation Inc. for November and December, local businesses will donate 50% of tote bag sales, Ornament, 11 Center St., Bath, 442-6636.

Saturday 11/20

Holiday Fair, crafts, white elephants, chowder, more, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Islands Community Church, Harpswell Islands Road, Bailey Island, proceeds will benefit ICC Outreach Program.

“Sharing the Bounty,” Midcoast Hunger Prevention’s silent and live auction, food, entertainment, 5-8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Brunswick, information, tickets, contact Amanda, mainestreetevents.com or visit the What’s Happening page at mchpp.org.

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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Saturday 11/13

Christmas Fair, quilt raffle, baked goods, jewelry, decorations, much more, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham, information, Anne, 577-6362.

The Libertarian party of Maine will discuss ballot access and instant runoff voting, 5:30 p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, 837-2665, lpme.org/

Sunday 11/14

Bath Antiques Show, 55 dealers, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $4, $3 with ad, Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath, information, PT Promotions, Polly Thibodeau, 443-8983, polly@bathantiquesshows.com.

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Wednesday 11/17

Bath-Tsugaru Sister City Japanese Exchange Program annual public meeting, 6 p.m., Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath, Carolyn Lockwood, 443-8330.

Pet Nutrition, November Pet Wellness Workshop, Judith Herman, D.V.M., Gina Snow, L.V.T., Aubrey and Dan Martin, 6-7:45 p.m., free and open to public, Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room.

Saturday 11/20

Christmas Fair, wreaths, crafts, children’s shopping area, more, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., visits with Santa, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., free admission, Brunswick United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road.

Ongoing

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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

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 will be 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 11/13

Baked Bean and Casserole Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., $8 adults, $4 children (6-12), under 6 free, Brunswick United Methodist Church, Church and Raymond Roads, Brunswick, reservations accepted, 725-2185.

Roast Pork Harvest Dinner, 5-7 p.m., adults $8, children $4, family $20, Kellogg Church, Route 123, Harpswell, 833-5567.

Sunday 11/14

Public Roast Pork Dinner, 1:30-3:30 p.m., suggested donation $7 adults, $3 children under 12, Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath.

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Saturday 11/20

Traditional Turkey Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., no reservations required, adults $7.50, children 12 and under $3.50, call 443-4707 for take-out or information, The Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath.

Gardens & Outdoors

Wednesday 11/10

The Topsham Garden Club, meeting, 12 p.m., followed by wreath-making demonstration by Carol Willams and Marlene Deguio, visitors/new members welcome, information, Marie, 729-1295, or Jane, 721-8675.

Ongoing

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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.

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 11/10

Steam Coffin: Captain Moses Rogers and the Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier, lecture by John L. Busch, 6:30 p.m., members $5/ non-members $7, Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath, reservations at MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Saturday 11/13

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The Early History of Lincoln County, illustrated lecture by Jay Robbins, sponsored by the Bath Historical Society, 10:30 a.m., Patten Free Library Community Room, 33 Summer St., Bath, information, 443-5141, ext. 18.

Sunday 11/14

Pejepscot Genealogy Society meeting, Deed Research: The Key to Many Mysteries, with Carol McCoy Ph.D., 2 p.m., Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, 833-7371.

Monday 11/15

Portland String Quartet’s Listener’s Guide to Chamber Music, Common Threads: From Rags to Riches, music from ragtime, dance, and the art of the fugue, November 8, 15 and 22, 7-8:30 p.m., $45/full course or $18/session, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, larksociety.org, 761-1522.

Wednesday 11/17

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Cyberbullying: Harassment in a Digital World, SASSMM workshop for parents about internet safety and how to help their children deal with online harassment, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Brunswick Junior High School.

Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Women’s Lives in North Korea, by Genell Poitras, Thornton Oaks, Baribeau Drive, 7 p.m., public welcome, sponsored by AAUW, Dee Little 729-9071.

Thursday 11/18

“Preserving Family Photos,” informal talk with Christine Olmsted of Before and After Photo Restoration, 7 p.m., free, open to public, Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick, sponsored by the Pejepscot Historical Society, 729-6606.

Ongoing

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

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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.

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.

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Health & Support

Support Through The Holidays, sexual assault support group for women, begins mid November, to schedule pre-group appointment or additional services, call 725-2181 or e-mail clientservices@sassmm.org; 24-hour support line, 1-800-822-5999, sassmm.org.

Thursday 11/11

Unused/Unwanted Medication Collection, drop off medications in original containers, 5-7 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, for information, call HealthLine, 373-6585.

Friday 11/12

Unused/Unwanted Medication Collection, drop off medications in original containers, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at following locations: West Bath Fire Dept., Bath Road, West Bath; The Highlands, Elm St., Topsham; MidCoast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick; Harpswell Town Office, Mountain Road, Harpswell, for information, call HealthLine, 373-6585.

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Ongoing

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 Street, 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

Sunday 11/14

Cinderella, Kids’ Classic at Dreamland Theater, for children and young teens, 2 p.m., bring box lunch or snack, admission free/donations suggested, The Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath, schedule at sagadahocpreservation.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.

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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