Community Calendar

Pejepscot Historical Society Noontime Lecture 12:00 PM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick ‘What is the Brunswick Town Commons? (And Why Are We Celebrating its 300th Birthday?)’ with Fred Koerber. $5 suggested donation. Coffee and cookies provided. MORE >

CEI's 2019 Annual Celebration 5:00 PM Brick South Events & Catering Co. , Portland DescriptionOn May 1, Coastal Enterprises (CEI) returns to Brick South, in Portland, to host an early evening program and showcase of over 60 businesses that have received advice or financing from us. These portfolio companies represent industries… MORE >

Olive Oil, Oysters, and More! 6:00 PM FIORE , Brunswick Join fellow Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust members at FIORE for an educational tasting, small bites prepared with FIORE oils and vinegars, local oysters donated by Mere Point Oyster Company with FIORE accoutrements, and wine from Cellardoor Winery for… MORE >

Children’s Story Time 10:30 AM Wiscasset Public Library , Wiscasset Join us for a swashbuckling story of pirates, parrots and mates! MORE >

Joy of the Lens Photographers’ Talk 11:00 AM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Join us in the Crooker Gallery as we announce the winners of this year’s People’s Choice Award and the Friends’ Photo Lottery.The winning photographers in all categories will talk about their work. MORE >

Prism--The Ballet School Spring Dance Concert 3:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Beautiful dance production featuring birds, flowers, butterflies, and other lovelies from the garden, with special effects of lighting and sets. Show also on Sunday, May 5, at 3 pm. Tickets at the door. MORE >

Greater Freeport Community Chorus "Missa Kenya and Songs Inspired by Africa" Concert 7:00 PM United Methodist Church , Brunswick, Maine The Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present “Missa Kenya and Songs Inspired by Africa” in concerts May 4 and 5 in Brunswick and Yarmouth.The 75-voice chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Brunswick United Methodist… MORE >

Spring Birding Extravaganza at Brunswick Town Commons 7:30 AM Brunswick Town Commons , Brunswick Join the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for this early migration walk led by Dale Dorr in the Brunswick Town Commons with its mix of vernal pools, pitch pine stands and old fields.Read more at www.btlt.org/spring-birding-2019Event presented… MORE >

Greater Freeport Community Chorus "Missa Kenya and Songs Inspired by Africa" Concert 2:30 PM Sacred Heart Church , Yarmouth, Maine The Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present “Missa Kenya and Songs Inspired by Africa” in concerts May 4 and 5 in Brunswick and Yarmouth.The 75-voice chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Brunswick United Methodist… MORE >

Prism--The Ballet School Spring Dance Concert 3:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Beautiful dance production featuring birds, flowers, butterflies, and other lovelies from the garden, with special effects of lighting and sets. Show also on Saturday, May 4, at 3 pm. Tickets at the door. MORE >

Art Exhibition: The Best of Husson University Student Art, Photography, and Graphic Design 12:00 PM Hart Art Studio, Hart Hall - Basement, Husson University, 168 Kagan Drive, Bangor, Maine 04401 , Bangor Husson University announced today that it will be showcasing the creative talents of students on May 7, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on their Bangor campus. The exhibition is free and open to the public.The Hart Open Studio event is an exhibition of… MORE >

ProsperityME 11th Annual Block Party 5:00 PM Portland Gateway Pier , Portland, Maine You are invited to celebrate the triumphs of Maine's immigrants at ProsperityME's 11th Annual Block Party! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you, to catch up on the work we have been doing in the community. We believe that together we can… MORE >

The Naturalist’s Notebook: Making Everyday Connections to Nature through Journal-Keeping 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Learn tips on how to become a naturalist no matter what your background. Explore tools such as the Naturalist’s Notebook, the creation of your own journal or list of phenology, or the utilization of an online resource such as iNaturalist. This… MORE >

Brunswick Toastmasters Club Meeting 6:30 PM Maine Technology Institute, 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 >

MSMT Teaser Tuesday – TREASURE ISLAND 6:00 PM Curtis Memorial Library , Brunswick Maine State Music Theatre will host its first Teaser Tuesday May 7 at Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library. Featuring the second show of it’s main stage season, the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island will be screened at 6 PM and take… MORE >

Library Treasure Hunt 3:00 PM Wiscasset Public Library , Wiscasset A fun afternoon of treasure hunting for children on our lawn and creating a chest to hold your booty in! Please call to let us know you are coming. (limited to 12 spots) (207) 882-7161 MORE >

Thresholds Conference - A Resilient Spirit: Living and Caregiving Through End of Life 8:30 AM Hannaford Hall , Portland The annual Thresholds Conference brings the community together to learn about end of life. This year, we host a dialogue about A Resilient Spirit: Living and Caregiving Through End of Life. Join us for a series of conversations about caregiving… MORE >

Boston Digital Marketing Conference 9:30 AM Online: Live Stream from Boston or On Demand , Boston Boston Digital Marketing Conference is your chance to ...- Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry.- Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society History Happy Hour 5:00 PM Skolfield-Whittier House , Brunswick 'Early 20th Century Sex Education,' with Larissa Vigue Picard, PHS Executive Director. RSVP required; complimentary beverage included. $5 for PHS members; $10 general admission. MORE >

Follow the Yellow Brick Road--Ampersand Dance Show 6:30 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Dance version of the Wizard of Oz. Many styles of dance. Tickets at the door. Show also on Sat. at 2 pm. MORE >

Husson University’s 2019 Commencement 10:30 AM Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street , Bangor United States Senator Susan M. Collins to Deliver Husson University’s Commencement AddressBANGOR, MAINE – United States Senator Susan M. Collins will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2019 at Husson University’s 120th… MORE >

Follow the Yellow Brick Road--Ampersand Dance Show 2:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Dance version of the Wizard of Oz. Many styles of dance. Tickets at the door. Show also on Fri at 6:30 pm. MORE >

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: DENNY BREAU TRIO 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street , Brunswick The Denny Breau Trio will bring their entertaining show to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick on May 11, 2019 at 7:30pm. This will be the sixth concert of the 2018-19 Concerts for a Cause series that raises money for local charities. This… MORE >

Midcoast Senior College's "Summer Wisdom" - Maine Public Radio: A Community Resource 12:10 PM Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room , Brunswick “MAINE PUBLIC RADIO: A COMMUNITY RESOURCE”Maine Public Radio and NPR are unlike other media outlets. Committed to serving the public good and eschewing the profit motive, this broadcaster occupies a unique position in the broadcast… MORE >

Swing Dance Brunswick, Sun. May 12th, 6-8pm. 6:00 PM People Plus, 35 Union St. , Brunswick Come Join us for Swing Dance Sundays. Next dance: Sunday May 12th. People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick, ME.All ages and all generations welcome! No partner needed. There’s plenty of optional mixing of partners, and we welcome new dancers… MORE >

Mainebiz Women's Leadership Forum 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM Abromson Center (Hannaford Hall) , 88 Bedford St Portland, ME, 04101  This year’s topic will be “How to be a better negotiator.” From compensation plans to business plans, the art of negotiation is essential to your success. Learn from a panel of women executives on how they have learned this… MORE >

Topsham Historical Society: The Wabanakis of Maine 6:30 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Dr. Joe Hall, Professor of Indian, Colonial and Environmental History at Bates College, will be sharing his research of and passion for the Wabanakis, Maine's indigenous peoples. In his lecture, he will be speaking about the many layers of meaning… MORE >

MSMT Teaser Tuesday – HELLO, DOLLY! 6:00 PM Curtis Memorial Library , Brunswick Maine State Music Theatre will host its second Film Friday May 14 at Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library.Featuring the third show of it’s main stage season, the 1969 version of Hello, Dolly! will be screened at 6 PM and take place in the… MORE >

Hashtagging Bravely on Instagram - SCORE Maine 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Oxford Hills School District Building, 232 Main St., , South Paris Short Description: Totally confused about hashtags? Not sure what the "rules are" when you're on Instagram? This session is designed to guide you through the basics of the Instagram platform and the strategies you need to get comfortable posting… MORE >

Mt Ararat High School Band Concert 7:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Mr. Cox conducts the MTA bands--jazz, wind ensemble and concert band. Farewell to the seniors. Free of charge. MORE >

Spring Birding Extravaganza at Crystal Spring Farm 7:30 AM Crystal Spring Farm South , Brunswick Join the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust for a bird walk led by Merrymeeting Audubon’s Jan Pierson at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick. We hope to see sparrows, bluebirds, bobolinks, and several species of warblers on this walk through a variety… MORE >

Trail Run Series at Crystal Spring Farm 5:15 PM Crystal Spring Farm North , Brunswick Come run the trails at Crystal Spring Farm with the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust! This is the first of six monthly trail runs on BTLT properties from May until October. All abilities are encouraged to join these casual runs.Please register for this… MORE >

Chamber After Hours- Big Brothers Big Sisters & Cool As a Moose 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cool As a Moose (128 Maine Street) , Brunswick Join us Thursday May 16th for our May Chamber After Hours from 5pm to 7pm      Location: Cool As a Moose in Brunswick, 128 Maine Street location in Brunswick. Kip and his team co-host with Lindsay and her team from Big… MORE >

Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence 8:00 AM Brunswick Jr High School , Brunswick 5K, 10K, and 1 mile events raise funds for health/wellness programming for people with disabilities. Professionally timed, certified courses. Prizes by age from under-12 to 80-plus! Early bib pickup at FleetFeet Brunswick May 17, 3-6 pm. Register… MORE >

Midcoast Humane Spring Fundraiser Plant Sale 8:00 AM Midcoast Humane (190 Pleasant Street) , Brunswick Join Midcoast Humane for our 17th Annual Plant Sale and get everything you need for your garden this spring: annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, trees, and more!Don’t forget to also check out the craft fair, bake… MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society Hidden History Tour 9:00 AM Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick Pejepscot Historical Society proudly presents the third annual Hidden History Tour! Join us Saturday, May 18, from 9am to 2pm for an exciting look inside multiple rarely seen properties in Brunswick, Topsham, and Harpswell. The mystery locations of… MORE >

Forever Friend Adoption Event! 10:00 AM Midcoast Humane and Ames True Value , Brunswick and Wiscasset Join us for a very special, two-location adoption event on Saturday, May 18th!The Forever Friend Adoption Event! will take place at Midcoast Humane’s Brunswick campus and at Ames True Value Supply in Wiscasset where we will have many animals… MORE >

Spring Birding Extravaganza at Brunswick Town Commons 7:00 AM Brunswick Town Commons , Brunswick Join the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for this bird walk co-led by Gordon Smith and John Berry to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Brunswick Town Commons. This walk will be done on easy paths where we will observe a variety… MORE >

Midcoast Senior College's "Summer Wisdom" - Bowdoin College: Town and Gown from the College's Perspective 12:10 PM Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room , Brunswick “BOWDOIN COLLEGE: TOWN AND GOWN FROM THE COLLEGE’S PERSPECTIVE”How does Bowdoin College perceive its relationship with the greater community? What services and benefits does the college offer and what services does it receive from… MORE >

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra--"Mythical Figures" 2:30 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Enter a world of dreams, nymphs, romance, and a Greek Titan--through music. Tickets $20 at the door. Free for under 18 yrs. Info at www.midcoastsymphony.org MORE >

CREA: Annual Meeting 4:00 PM Topsham Grange , Topsham, ME Join us for CREA'sANNUAL MEETINGMonday, May 20th4 - 6pmTopsham Grange - 47 Pleasant St.Keynote Speaker: Pat Maloney"Falling in Love with the Maine Woods"Please stay and enjoy refreshments after the meeting. MORE >

SMMC Spring Hiring Fair at Coastal Orthopedics in Brunswick 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 14 Thomas Point Rd , Brunswick SMMC Spring Hiring Fair, May 21Coastal Orthopedics in Brunswick to Host, $80 RegistrationFrom 10AM to 1PM on Tuesday May 21Spring Hiring Fair presented by our chamber and the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter. The fair is sponsored… MORE >

Brunswick Toastmasters Club Meeting 6:30 PM Maine Technology Institute, 8 Venture Ave , Brunswick Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first & third Tuesday of each month from6:30-8:00 p.m. at 8 Venture Avenue, Brunswick. Visitors welcome.Conference room entrance is on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. We provide… MORE >

MSMT Teaser Tuesday – THE WIZARD OF OZ 6:00 PM Curtis Memorial Library , Brunswick Maine State Music Theatre will host its final Film Friday May 21 at Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library.Featuring the fourth show of it’s main stage season, the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz will be screened at 6 PM and take place in… MORE >

Book Discussion – TREASURE ISLAND 5:00 PM Wiscasset Public Library , Wiscasset Dive into Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic swashbuckling novel. Patrons who attend the book discussion can enter their name into a raffle for a prize. Drawing will be held at the discussion. MORE >

7th Annual Hacker's Ball at Brunswick Golf Club 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Brunswick Golf Club , Brunswick 7th Annual Hacker's BallBrunswick Golf ClubFriday, May 23, 2019*8:00AM Registration Opens9:00AM Shotgun Start*Due to 100% rain prediction from three separate weather forecasts we have moved this event to Thursday May 23, 2019 at 9AM.  The event… MORE >

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Introduction to Lean in Healthcare - Workshop 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM TechPlace, 74 Orion St , Brunswick  Lean has recently transformed the way many hospitals and health systems operate, leading our team to create an introductory training with examples and exercises drawn from our Lean experiences in healthcare.This workshop provides those who… MORE >

Mary Jane's School of Dance--Concert Recital 12:30 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Lovely dance concert of varied styles. Tickets at the door. Shows also Saturday at 6 pm,. and Sunday at 5 pm. MORE >

Mary Jane's School of Dance--Concert Recital 6:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Lovely dance concert of varied styles. Tickets at the door. Shows also Saturday at 12:30 pm,. and Sunday at 5 pm. MORE >

CREA: Wildflower Photography Walk 10:00 AM CREA Ecology Center , Topsham, ME What can we learn from a wildflower?That’s the common interest of Lisa Durrell and James McCarthy, who will lead a spring wildflower walk along the Heath Trail within the Cathance River Nature Preserve in Topsham on Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m… MORE >

Mary Jane's School of Dance--Concert Recital 5:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Lovely dance concert of varied styles. Tickets at the door. Shows also Saturday at 12:30 and 6 pm. MORE >

CREA Event: OWLS- SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham, ME OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHTMAY 28 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM FreeThe Center for Wildlife will present Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night. Beautiful owl ambassadors show off their adaptations for night hunting. Learn about the variety of New England… MORE >

CREA: Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham The Educators from the Center for Wildlife will present this program using amazing non-releasable animal ambassadors and interactive displays. Learn about the variety of New England owl species, their habitats, diets, calls, and tips on how to spot… MORE >

Mt Ararat Concert: MAHS/MAMS Chorus Concert 7:00 PM Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School , Topsham Choral music from high school and middle school groups. Directed by Ms. Thomas. Free of charge. MORE >