Community Calendar

Let’s Talk about It Book Discussion 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Join us for this Maine Humanities book discussion group, titled 'Reimagining the American Family'. Over the next five months we will read a series of books exploring what a modern American family looks like.We will begin this month with 'Hillbilly… 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… MORE >

Classical Music Concert at the Gracie Theatre Celebrates Bernstein, Bach and Chopin 7:00 PM Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Gracie Theatre kicks off its classical season with a concert by Boston-based pianist, educator, computer scientist, and photographer Michael HawleyThe Gracie Theatre will kick off its classical season on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with a… MORE >

Michael Hawley: In Concert 7:00 PM Gracie Theatre , Bangor,ME Michael Hawley's concert/lecture celebrates some of the great composer-pianists. You will hear the music of Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Bernstein, Bolcom (including transcriptions by Liszt, Godowsky and Mr. Hawley himself,). As a concert pianist… MORE >

The Theater Project Presents "As You Like It" 7:30 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… MORE >

Greek Dance Workshop & Dance Party 1:30 PM People Plus, 35 Union Street , Brunswick FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK TO HOSTGREEK DANCE WORKSHOPWITH NOTED FOLK DANCE TEACHER JOE GRAZIOSIBRUNSWICK, Me., October 11, 2018 — Folk Dance Brunswick will host a special Greek Dance Workshop and Dance Party led by internationally known folk dance… MORE >

The Theater Project Presents "As You like It" 7:30 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… MORE >

Beatles For Sale - Tribute concert 7:30 PM Orion Performing Arts Center , Topsham Beatles For Sale returns to the area fr another tribute to the timeless music of the Fab Four! Family-friendly show. Fundraiser for the Orion Performing Arts Center’s capital projects.$17 advance.At door $20 adult, $17 studentMore info:… MORE >

The Theater Project presents "As You Like It" 2:00 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… 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 >

Cyber Security & Fraud Protection Seminar 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Androscoggin Bank, 70 Lincoln Street, Bates Mill #6 , Lewiston  You're Invited43% of cyber attacks target small businesses*. In a technological evolving world it is becoming more and more imperative that people become educated on how they can defend against cyber threats and fraud.What You'll… MORE >

Ribbon Cutting at MidCoast Chiropractic Neurology 4:00 PM 331 Maine Street, Suite 12 , Brunswick Join the BDA and their guests at MidCoast Chiroprctic Neurology located at 331 Maine Street, Suite 12 in Brunswick (inside the new Parkview Professional Building).  The ribbon cutting will be at 4pm  MORE >

Pejepscot Historical Society History Happy Hour 5:00 PM The Brunswick Inn , Brunswick ‘Movie Serials at the Pastime Theatre’ with Dick Snow. Specialty drink-of-the-evening served; $5 for PHS members and $10 general admission. MORE >

Veterans Day Lecture: Former Navy SEAL Captain to Discuss Reclaiming Humility in Leadership During Age of Arrogance 5:00 PM Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Lecture is part of two day Husson University Veterans Day celebrationHusson University announced today that its College of Business will be hosting a special lecture on November 8, 2018 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Gracie Theatre in honor of Veterans… MORE >

Topsham Comprehensive Plan Input Meeting 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham In general terms, a comprehensive plan provides guidance, prioritizes, organizes, and directs growth for future development, which best serves the interests identified by citizens and stakeholders.The Topsham Comprehensive Plan Update Committee… MORE >

Introduction to Lean in Healthcare 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM TBD , Portland  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 >

Husson University Roll Call Honors Those Who Served 1:00 PM G. Peirce Webber Campus Center, Peabody Hall, Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor In recognition of the incredible sacrifices made by members of the armed forces and their families to protect our way of life, Husson University will be hosting a roll call event that honors the contributions of veterans to our nation. This event… 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… MORE >

Theater: "As You Like It" presented by The Theater Project 7:30 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… MORE >

Brunswick's Early Bird Sale 6:00 AM Downtown Brunswick , Brunswick Brunswick Downtown Early Bird Sale starting at 6 am, Saturday, November 10th. Exciting sales discounts and specials offered by many Brunswick Downtown businesses. Wear your pajamas and SAVE! Find more details at:… MORE >

Make a Turkey Pop! 11:00 AM Wilbur's of Maine , Freeport Make a Turkey Pop!Saturday, November 10th11am-2pmCost is $6 per turkey - No Reservation RequiredGobble Gobble! Turn an ordinary rice cereal treat into a cute little turkey! Using our delicious chocolate and candy fixings this little bird… MORE >

BDA's Rolling Slumber Bed Races 11:00 AM Park Row , Brunswick The 8th Annual Rolling Slumber Bed Races will take place on November 10th at 11 AM on Park Row, Downtown Brunswick. In the spirit of Community, families, businesses and local organizations can create a bed to race in this amazing, fun-filled event… MORE >

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: HONEST MILLIE 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street , Brunswick The UUCB Concerts for a Cause series welcomes Honest Millie to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick on November 10th at 7:30 pm.Drawing from years and years of experience in various combinations of musical groups, New Hampshire-based Honest… MORE >

Theater: "As You Like It" presented by The Theater Project 7:30 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… MORE >

Stray Cats Bassist Lee Rocker Coming to The Gracie to Rock This Town! 7:30 PM Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle , Bangor Rockabilly music legend, Lee Rocker and his band, will be performing for one night only at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre on Saturday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. This Grammy-nominated member of the legendary music group Stray Cats will… MORE >

The Stray Cat - Lee Rocker 7:30 PM Husson University Gracie Theatre , Bangor Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music group The Stray Cats.Grammy-nominated, The Stray Cats have sold nearly 10 million albums and garnered an astounding 23 gold… MORE >

The Stray Cat - Lee Rocker 7:30 PM Husson University Gracie Theatre , Bangor Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music group The Stray Cats.Grammy-nominated, The Stray Cats have sold nearly 10 million albums and garnered an astounding 23 gold… MORE >

Theater: "As You Like It" presented by The Theater Project 2:00 PM The Theater Project, 14 School Street , Brunswick The Theater Project continues its 47th season with William Shakespeare’s romantic caper AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Al Miller. Audiences will delight in this enchanting tale highlighting the many guises of love. Director Al Miller calls AS YOU… MORE >

Oratorio Chorale presents Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers of the Blessed Virgin 3:00 PM St. John the Baptist Church , Brunswick A towering masterpiece of the early Baroque, Claudio Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers of the Blessed Virgin is at once intimate and resplendent, devotional and theatrical, pious and sensual. Don't miss this highlight of the classical music season.With Scott… MORE >

Merrymeeting Pioneers History Project Update 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Kendall Room of Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) , Bowdoinham Presenters: Dr. Bruce Bourque, Dr. Alan Bowes, Fred Koerber, & Chris Gutscher"The Merrymeeting Bay Pioneers Project is a cross-disciplinary study focusing on the first wave of English pioneers who settled in the Merrymeeting Bay area during the… MORE >

Midcoast Senior College presents The DaPonte String Quartet 12:15 PM Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Room , Brunswick Midcoast Senior College presents The DaPonte String Quartet performing “Bartok the Refugee - A Study of Bartok's Sixth Quartet”Béla Bartók wrote his last string quartet in 1939, while contemplating emigrating from… MORE >

Topsham Historical Society: Historic Family Series – The Given Family 6:30 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham This month we will look at the history/genealogy of a long-time Topsham family, the Givens.Originally called and spelled as the Giveens, the family first settled in Maine nearly 300 years ago. Our presenter is descendent Steve Edmondson, who has… MORE >

Topsham Garden Club: Gardening for All 12:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham As much as we love gardening, it can take a toll on the body. This workshop, presented by Ellen Gibson of Maine AgrAbility, demonstrates how subtle changes in work practices can reduce stress and strain. Topics include the difference between physical… MORE >

WILLPower Event - Floral Arrangement Stress Reliever Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM The Highlands , Topsham Floral Arrangements with Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber's WILLPower - Women in Local Leadership Networking Group  MORE >

Big Awards Party – Big Brothers Big Sisters Bath/Brunswick 6:00 PM Frontier , Brunswick Join us as we honor the businesses, volunteers and community partners that sustain our mentoring programs.Cash bar, delicious appetizers and live entertainment all for a great cause. This year's honorees include Don and Sue Spann & RE/MAX… MORE >

Big Awards Party! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick Big Awards Party 6:00 PM Frontier , Brunswick Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick Big Awards Party(Brunswick, ME) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick will hold their annual Big Awards Party to honor community members and celebrate the mentoring of “Littles” by… 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… MORE >

Bath Swing Dance 7:00 PM Bath Dance Works, 72 Front St, Bath, Maine 04530 , Bath, Maine Come join us for East Coast swing dance in historic downtown Bath! This dance takes place the 3rd Friday of each month from October-April. All levels welcome, no partner needed. Please bring clean shoes to dance in to protect the wooden floor. A $10… MORE >

Hands-On Factory Tours! 11:00 AM Wilbur's of Maine , Freeport Hands-On Factory Tours!Saturday, November 17th11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm and 2pm Cost is $4.50 per person - No reservations required Tour is 30-45 minutes and includes samples and a treat that you help make! www.wilburs.com MORE >

Season of Light: A Cross-Cultural Holiday Celebration 1:00 PM Portland Public Library , Portland, Maine Join One Tree Center for our 6th annual Season of Light: A Cross-Cultural Winter Festival and Holiday Celebration.All are welcome to join for an afternoon of family fun! Enjoy storytelling, arts & crafts, music, raffles, and more! The event is… MORE >

Season of Light: A Cross-Cultural Holiday Celebration 1:00 PM Portland Public Library , Portland, Maine Join One Tree Center for our 6th annual Season of Light: A Cross-Cultural Winter Festival and Holiday Celebration.All are welcome to join for an afternoon of family fun! Enjoy storytelling, arts & crafts, music, raffles, and more! The event is… MORE >

Joy of the Pen Reception 1:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham We will announce the winners and celebrate the culmination of our Joy of the Pen writing competition.Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by The Cryer, The Friends of the Topsham Public Library, and… MORE >

Wine Tasting at The Theater Project 6:00 PM The Theater Project- 14 School Street , Brunswick Join us for a decadent night of wine and hors-d’oeuvres! Wine and conversation provided by Anne and Bruce of Tess’ Market, who always provide a thoughtfully curated assortment of wine to taste with perfectly paired snacks to nibble. Just… 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 >

Film After Feast: The Incredibles 2 1:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Helen is called on to help bring Supers back, and Bob must juggle the daily heroics of home life. But when a new villain arises with a sinister plot, the Parrs meet the challenge together! Run Time: 2 hours. Rated PG for action sequences and some… MORE >

Brunswick Downtown Association’s Annual Tree Lighting with Santa 2:00 PM Brunswick Town Mall , Brunswick Ring in the season with neighbors and friends at the Brunswick Downtown Association’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street, Brunswick.2 – 5:00: Free horse and carriage rides, hot cocoa, coffee, and… 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… MORE >

CREA: A Scientist and an Artist Met in a Wood 6:00 PM Topsham Public Library , Topsham Art reflects science / each enhancing the other / merging in nature.Barbara Snapp’s haiku represents the challenge, mystery, and pleasure in nature that she has pursued since retiring from a career in science and education. Never before an… MORE >

Introduction to Lean Thinking 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 74 Orion St. - Brunswick Landing - Tech Place , Brunswick Lean has transformed the way many of today’s top performing businesses and organizations operate. This workshop provides those who work in the manufacturing or service/transactional sectors with an introduction to Lean thinking and easy to… MORE >

Affordable Housing Community Conversation: Promising Practices 6:00 PM Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, Morrell Meeting Room , Brunswick Six local and statewide leaders will explore how we can address housing affordability. Panelists include: Greg Payne, Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, Matt Panfil, Brunswick Department of Planning and Development, Carol Eyerman, Topsham Department… 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… MORE >