Community Calendar

Brunswick Toastmasters Club Meeting 6:30 PM 8 Venture Avenue , Brunswick Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first & third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at 8 Venture Avenue, Brunswick. Visitors welcome. Conference room entrance is on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. We provide a… MORE >

My Next Career Move - free online class with New Ventures Maine 9:00 AM Online from your own computer , Available statewide This free, month-long course with New Ventures Maine will help you take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success.Learn how your current skills connect to future careers. Identify high-growth job fields. Explore education and… MORE >

Joy of the Lens Reception 1:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Join us in the Topsham Public Library Crooker Gallery to kick off our annual juried photography exhibit. The show will feature original photographs by year-round Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in several… MORE >

Local author, Vance Bessey launches his new children’s book 4:00 PM Patten Free Library , Bath, ME Local author, Vance Bessey launches his new children’s book Wednesday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at the Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St, Bath. Bessey’s book, Awk the Awkward Penguin, published by Just Write Books of Topsham, addresses the… MORE >

Business Basics - free class with New Ventures Maine 10:00 AM University College Bath Brunswick, 12 Sewall Street, Orion Hall, Brunswick Landing , Brunswick This two-session class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, cash planning and is suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. It will help you assess the feasibility, desirability, and viability of… MORE >

Spring Ahead in Business - Expo and Employment Fair 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 35 Main Street Unit B , Freeport MORE >

National Security Impacts of Climate Change 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM Harraseeket Inn , Freeport America's Military and intelligence communities increasingly see climate change as a serious national security risk. Sea-level rise already is posing a threat to U.S. military bases, food and water scarcity is causing political instability, and… MORE >

Leadership Maine Recruitment Briefing - L-A Chamber 12:00 PM L-A Chamber of Commerce , Lewiston Friday, April 6, Noon-2:30, L-A Chamber of Commerce, LewistonAt Maine Development Foundation, we believe that if you bring together Maine leaders, equip them with leadership skills, immerse them in the Maine economy, excite them about the future and… MORE >

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Folk Dance Brunswick 6:30 PM People Plus, 35 Union Street , Brunswick World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! Fridays, 6:30–9:00 p.m., at People Plus, 35… MORE >

"Doubt: A Parable" at Husson University's Grace Theatre 7:00 PM Graice Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson students will be producing and performing John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt: A Parable” on April 6 - 8 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre located on the University’s Bangor campus. “Doubt: A Parable” is an… MORE >

"Doubt: A Parable" at Husson University's Grace Theatre 7:00 AM Graice Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson students will be producing and performing John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt: A Parable” on April 6 - 8 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre located on the University’s Bangor campus. “Doubt: A Parable” is an… MORE >

Bowl For Kids Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser 10:00 AM Yankee Lanes , Brunswick Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick (BBBS) is holding their signature fundraising event- Bowl for Kids' Sake (BFKS) Saturday, April 7th from 10:00am - 8:00pm at Yankee Lanes, Brunswick and Friday evening April 6th at The Bowling… MORE >

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: BILL STAINES 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street , Brunswick Back by popular demand, singer-songwriter Bill Staines, will bring his heartfelt songs and stories, smooth baritone voice, and superb guitar-playing to the UU Church of Brunswick on Sat, April 7.Staines, one of the most popular and beloved balladeers… MORE >

"Doubt: A Parable" at Husson University's Grace Theatre 2:00 PM Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson students will be producing and performing John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt: A Parable” on April 6 - 8 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre located on the University’s Bangor campus. “Doubt: A Parable” is an… MORE >

Topsham Historical Society, The Merrymeeting Bay Pioneers Project 6:30 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Dr. Bruce Bourque, of the Maine State Museum, will provide a short historical sketch of the 17th century community of English settlers that lived and worked around Merrymeeting Bay. He will explain how the project team plans to rediscover and… MORE >

The Telling Room presents Show & Tell: A Literary Spectacular 7:30 PM The State Theater , Portland On April 10 at 7:30pm, the State Theatre will host Show & Tell, a literary cabaret featuring writer Andre Dubus III, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, novelist Paula McLain, and poet Zainab Almatwari. Humorists John Hodgman and Jean Grae will emcee… MORE >

Topsham Garden Club: Everything About Dahlias 12:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham This program will be presented by Suzanne Bushnell of the Harpswell Garden Club and Judy Stallworth of the Bath Garden Club. Bring your "brown bag" lunch and join members for dessert & coffee after the presentation. All are welcome at the brief… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society Volunteer Training 4:00 PM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick Are you interested in volunteering at Pejepscot Historical Society? Would you like to be a tour guide in one of our historic house museums? If so, please join us for one of our two volunteer training events this spring! RSVP to save your spot by… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society Volunteer Training 9:00 AM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick Are you interested in volunteering at Pejepscot Historical Society? Would you like to be a tour guide in one of our historic house museums? If so, please join us for one of our two volunteer training events this spring! RSVP to save your spot by… MORE >

April Chamber After Hours 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM MAINE ENERGY MARKETERS ASSOC. 25 Greenwood Road , Brunswick Please join us for our April After Hours hosted by Maine Energy Marketers Assoc.Chamber After Hours at Maine Energy Marketer’s Association this Thursday April 12th at 25 Greenwood Road, Brunswick.  The CAH will showcase the MEMA Technical… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society History Happy Hour 5:00 PM The Brunswick Inn , Brunswick 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework with Pejepscot Historical Society's own Catherine Cyr. Specialty drink-of-the-evening served; cover charge of $5 supports PHS. MORE >

Bruce Robert Coffin Author Event 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Bruce Coffin is the bestselling author of the Detective Byron mystery series and a former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement. At the time of his retirement, from the Portland, Maine police department, he… MORE >

SCORE small business workshop - Business use of Facebook 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM SNHU Maine - 10 Tibbetts Dr. , Brunswick In light of the recent changes to the Facebook news feed algorithm, how can small businesses andorganizations leverage their presence on Facebook? Is it even worth it? Well, don't throw in the towel just yet. During this interactive workshop, you… MORE >

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Diva Night! 5:30 PM MSMT's Rehearsal Space, 22 Elm Street , Brunswick Join the Brunswick Downtown Association and Maine State Music Theatre for an exciting ladies night out! April 13, 5:30 to 8:30 PM.Gather your girlfriends for an exciting evening of indulgence and fun! Dig out that Little Black Dress or that one… MORE >

Folk Dance Brunswick 6:30 PM People Plus, 35 Union Street , Brunswick World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! Fridays, 6:30–9:00 p.m., at People Plus, 35… MORE >

Maine Scuba Swap 9:00 AM University of Southern Maine Woodbury Campus Center , Portland Get up to 70% off on new & used scuba gear at the Maine Scuba Swap, April 7th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the University of Southern Maine Woodbury Campus Center. Bring your unwanted gear to sell or swap, or shop for great deals on equipment… MORE >

Advance Directive Workshop 2:00 PM The Maine Lodge | The Highlands , Topsham Join us for a FREE workshop and hear expert advice from a lawyer, funeral director and medical social worker on how to complete or update the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form to ensure that your wishes are honored. Reservations suggested… MORE >

Brunswick Toastmasters Club Meeting 6:30 PM 8 Venture Avenue , Brunswick Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first & third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at 8 Venture Avenue, Brunswick. Visitors welcome. Conference room entrance is on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. We provide a… MORE >

WILL Power’s Champion’s Panel at Maine Maritime Museum 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Maine Maritime Museum , Bath WILL Power – Women In Local Leadership Group, will present their first Champion’s Panel on Wed., April 18, 11:30-1:30 pm in Maine Maritime Museum’s Long Reach Hall presented by Series Sponsor Legacy Investments & Wealth… MORE >

Family Movie - Coco 1:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Despite his family's ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets… MORE >

Afternoon Movie – Star Wars: The Last Jedi 4:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham The Star Wars saga continues in The Last Jedi as the heroes and galactic legends go on an epic adventure unlocking mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. Popcorn will be served! Run time: 152 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sequences… MORE >

Topsham Public Library STEAM Event 2:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Join us for our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) event. Different tables will be set up with various activities. Open to all ages, for more details call the library or email mariah@topshamlibrary.org. MORE >

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5:30 PM Water Street Yoga , Bath Bath, ME. Walter Briggs will teach a five-week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class at Water Street Yoga beginning Thursday, April 19 from 5:30-7pm. Suggested donation is $60.Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of being aware of the body,… MORE >

Folk Dance Brunswick 1:00 AM People Plus, 35 Union Street , Brunswick World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! Fridays, 6:30–9:00 p.m., at People Plus, 35… MORE >

Earth Day Celebration 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bowdoin College - David Saul Smith Union , Brunswick April 20, 2018 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | David Saul Smith UnionOPEN TO THE PUBLICCome celebrate the Earth with us! There will be ice cream, yard games, music, fun activities, and learning about the environment. Take a little time out of your… MORE >

Little Women: The Broadway Musical 7:00 PM Graice Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson University’s New England School of Communications’ (NESCom) entertainment production degree program presents Little Women. This entertaining Broadway musical will be at the Gracie Theatre from April 20 – 22 and promises to be… MORE >

World Fish Ladder Migration Day at the Nequasset Fish Ladder 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Nequasset Fish Ladder (near the town office) , Woolwich Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will sponsor a series of five programs. The days’ activities, which begin at 9:30 a.m. with birding at Nequasset Lake.The kids’ story hour and activities program will begin at 11 a.m. and will include a… MORE >

LL Bean Earth Day Celebration - Green ME Up 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM LL Bean grounds , Freeport Green ME UpJoin us on the flagship campus as we celebrate Earth Day and highlight L.L.Bean’s commitment to the environment.Join us in celebrating Earth Day at L L Bean in Freeport this Saturday with @girlscoutsofmaine!Green Me Up is a… MORE >

Pulled Pork Supper 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM 340 Oak Grove Ave. , Bath Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., Bath, is having a Pulled Pork Supper on Saturday, April 21, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.  Menu includes Pulled Pork, 2 types of baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, and cake.   Cost is $10… MORE >

Little Women: The Broadway Musical 7:00 PM Graice Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson University’s New England School of Communications’ (NESCom) entertainment production degree program presents Little Women. This entertaining Broadway musical will be at the Gracie Theatre from April 20 – 22 and promises to be… MORE >

Downtown Lewiston EARTh Day 2018 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Downtown Arts District , Lewiston We are officially underway with out planning to make this year's event the best one yet! We have a lot more businesses and groups jumping on board to lend a hand in our downtown clean up.There will be several different area clean ups, unveiling of… MORE >

Little Women: The Broadway Musical 2:00 PM Graice Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Husson University’s New England School of Communications’ (NESCom) entertainment production degree program presents Little Women. This entertaining Broadway musical will be at the Gracie Theatre from April 20 – 22 and promises to be… MORE >

Oratorio Chorale presents Sweetest in the Gale: Then Is Now 4:00 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Brunswick Contemporary Music Influenced by Folk MusicMusic by Caroline Shaw, Robert Kyr, Scott Ordway, and othersWith Anna Griffis, violin and violaSweetest in the Gale (SinG), the 30-voice women’s choir of the Oratorio Chorale, directed by Emily… MORE >

SCORE - Cybersecurity and Your Business: What you Need to Know - Augusta 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Maine State Library 230 State St. 3rd Flr. "Studio Room" , Augusta  Do you know if your business is secure? In this workshop, we will cover common tactics hackers and other online thieves use obtain a business's personal information, the major "red flags" to be aware of, and the precautionary steps businesses… MORE >

SMMC Spring Hiring Fair 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cook's Corner Mall Atrium , Brunswick Placeholder for Spring Hiring Fair event  50 businesses  Sponsored by Mid Coast-Parkview Health and Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.Presented by Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber, CareerCenter Brunswick and Maine… MORE >

CREA: Social Lives of Bumblebees 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Our speaker will be Patty Jones, Assistant Professor of Biology at Bowdoin College and Director of the Bowdoin Scientific Station on Kent Island. One aspect of her research examines the foraging behavior of bumblebees. In her talk she will explore… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series 12:00 PM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick ‘King of the North: Martin Luther King’s Activism Outside the South’ with Brian Purnell, Professor of Africana Studies, Bowdoin College. Free for members; $5 general admission. Coffee and cookies provided; bring your own lunch. MORE >

The 2018 BDA Speaker Series presents Kathleen Fleury, 7:30 AM Brunswick Hotel & Tavern , Brunswick The 2018 Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) Speaker Series presents Kathleen Fleury, Editor in Chief of Down East Magazine.“Down East Magazine: Charting a new course”Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.Brunswick Hotel & Tavern, 4… MORE >

Collections and Crafts at Pejepscot Historical Society 3:30 PM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick Join PHS for the first of two after school programs for children grades 2 through 5! Explore local history with objects from our collection and practice a historic craft. $10 per session or $15 for both. Contact PHS at info@pejepscothistorical.org or… MORE >

Be Smart - Guns, Medicines, and Your Family's Safety 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Come and take part in this open community discussion on gun and medication safety in the home. Ruth Mlotek, a member of Be Smart, a Campaign to End Gun Deaths, will speak. Representatives of the Topsham Police Force and Fire Department will also be… MORE >

Coastal Chaos 2018 WFTDA Recognized 3 Day Roller Derby Tournament 2:00 PM Mid Coast Recreation Center , Rockport Coastal Chaos is Rock Coast Rollers' forth annual WFTDA-Recognized Roller Derby Tournament. Takes place April 27th-29th, at the Midcoast Recreation Center located at 535 West St, Rockport, Maine. Join us for a day or the entire weekend of non-stop… MORE >

Folk Dance Brunswick 6:30 PM People Plus, 35 Union Street , Brunswick World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! Fridays, 6:30–9:00 p.m., at People Plus, 35… MORE >

"Peter Pan, Jr.” -- MAMS Drama Club Musical 7:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Middle school drama program presents a popular musical . Director: Adam Blais. Also presented Sat., April 28, at 11 am and 3 pm MORE >

Birding Extravaganza Month - Whiskeag Creek Walk 8:00 AM Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve , Bath April 28, 8 a.m. Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve in Bath led by Merrymeeting Audubon’s Ted Allen. The group will hike along Whiskeag Creek, a tidal influenced stream that flows into the Kennebec River. Birders will… MORE >

"Peter Pan, Jr.” -- MAMS Drama Club Musical 11:00 AM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Middle school drama program presents a popular musical . Director: Adam Blais. Also presented Fri, April 27 at 7 pm and Sat., April 28, at 3 pm. MORE >

"Peter Pan, Jr.” -- MAMS Drama Club Musical 3:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Middle school drama program presents a popular musical . Director: Adam Blais. Also presented Fri, April 27 at 7 pm, and Sat., April 28, at 11 am. MORE >

St. John's In Bloom Annual Auction 5:30 PM Maine Maritime Museum , Bath St. John's Catholic School's Annual Auction will be held at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Auction proceeds will go towards upgrading our communication and security systems at the school. The grand evening will include a silent and live auction… MORE >