Sunday, September 24

Ride for Suicide Awareness. 10 a.m. After refreshments and opening remarks, motorcyclists depart the Auburn Mall parking lot at 11 a.m. for a group ride along the scenic route to Thompson’s Point in So. Portland. 344-4150.

Olin Concert Series. 2 p.m. Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St., Bates College, Lewiston. Acclaimed Bluesman, MacArthur “Genius” Award-winner, and Bates College alum Corey Harris performs. $25. 786-6135; olinarts@bates.edu.

Monday, September 25

BBBS Golf Tournament. 10 a.m. Martindale Country Club, Auburn. This first annual Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraising event includes breakfast, lunch, a silent auction, and an awards ceremony. 653-3857; jennifer@bbbsmidmaine.org.

Tuesday, September 26

Author Visit. 2 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Retired Portland P.D. Detective Sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin reads from his second crime novel, “Beneath the Depths.” Free.

Discover Girl Scouts. 4 p.m. Mechanic Falls Library, Mechanic Falls. Girls in grades K-3 and their adult caregivers are invited to learn more about what Girl Scouting offers. 888-922-4763, girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Budgeting Basics. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. MSAD 52 Adult Education, Turner. Learn methods for stretching your money, paying your bills, and saving for future goals. Pres. by New Ventures. Free. Register at 753-6531, newventuresmaine.org.

Auburn Farmers’ Market. 4 to 7 p.m. Happy Days parking lot, 67 Mill St. (park at Rolly’s Diner). Local farmers and artisans gather to sell their fresh, seasonal, or homemade products. 320-1969.

Andro. Historical Society Meeting. 7 p.m. County Building, Court St., Auburn. Author Patricia Hughes discusses her book “Maine’s Waterfalls: A Comprehensive Guide.” Free; donations welcome. 784-0586.

Concert: Pint and Dale. 7:30 p.m. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. This duo performs lively maritime music old and new from around the world. $15. 442-8455; www.chocolatechurcharts.org.

Wednesday, September 27

Power Lunch Seminar. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Licensed U.S. Customs Broker Michael Doyon discusses “Understanding Foreign Trade Zones.” Free; adv. registration required; lunch provided. 783-2249. Register at www.LAMetroChamber.com.

Ribbon Cutting and Open House. 4 to 6:30 p.m. LA Hearing Center, 72 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. Join them for hors d’oeuvres and tours as they celebrate their recent expansion. 782-2150; http://lahearingcenter.org.

Thursday, September 28

Fall Speaker Series. 7 a.m. First Parish Church, 9 Cleveland St., Brunswick. The Brunswick Downtown Association welcomes Bill Green to discuss highlights from his broadcasting career. $10. 729-4439. Register at conta.cc/2woI0VZ.

Rotary Club Lunch Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Village Inn, 165 High St., Auburn. Patti MacKinnon discusses her work teaching English to immigrant populations at Lewiston High School. Lunch avail.; no reservation required. 753 9040; monica.millhime@maine.gov.

HR Thursdays Workshop. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Attorney Michael Malloy discusses “The New I-9 Form: Its New Bark and How to Avoid its Bite.” $50 (Chamber members $25; CMHRA members free). 783-2249. Register at www.LAMetroChamber.com.

Marine Corps League Meeting. 6 p.m. Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Avenue. Central ME Detachment 810 holds its monthly meeting; all Marines, FMF corpsman and Navy chaplains invited, along w. anyone interested in Marines Helping Veterans.

Friday, September 29

Manhattan Short Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. The Public Theatre, Lewiston. Audiences at venues across the globe view the same 10 short films and vote for the winner. Again 9/30 and 10/1 (Sun. at 2 p.m.). $8. 782-3200; www.thepublictheatre.org.

Tuesday, October 3

Multi-Faith Discussion Series. 12:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Local clergy discuss the perspectives of their respective faiths on pressing issues of the day. Refreshments. Free. 333-6649, ext. 4.

Auburn Farmers’ Market. 4 to 7 p.m. Happy Days parking lot, 67 Mill St. (park at Rolly’s Diner). Local farmers and artisans gather to sell their fresh, seasonal, or homemade products. 320-1969.

Friday, October 6

Aging Well, Living Well Expo. 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Summit Hotel & Conf. Center, Sunday River, Bethel. Explore a variety of fun and serious topics from a choice of 20 avail. workshops. $25 (incl. breakfast, lunch). 1-800-427-124; www.seniorsplus.org.

Sunday, October 8

Second Sundays Art Workshop. 2 to 4 p.m. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. Louise Poirier Stickney leads a session on quilling. Open to all ages, experience levels; no registration required. Free. 622-3813.

Monday, October 9

Blood Drive. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nezinscot Lodge, 92 Weston Rd., Turner. Walk-ins welcome. For more info or to schedule a time, call Barry Gates at 212-0974.

Sunday, October 15

Open Shopping with 20 Vendors. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Meadow Golf Course, 59 Lewiston Road, Gray. Bring a donation and be entered for a door prize. Benefits Safe Voices’ work to end domestic violence.

Thursday, October 19

Women of Achievement Awards Gala. 5:30 p.m. Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston. Join the YWCA to honor this year’s recipients. The keynote speaker will be Sherri Mitchell, founder of the Land Peace Foundation. $50. 795-4050.

Friday, October 20

Art Walk L/A. 5 to 8 p.m. Happening every third Friday through Dec., this event converts over 20 downtown L-A businesses and storefronts into public arts spaces. For more info., call 782-7228; for event details, see laarts.org.

Monday, October 23

Discover Girl Scouts. 4 p.m. Auburn Public Library, Auburn. Girls in grades K-3 and their adult caregivers are invited to learn more about what Girl Scouting offers. 888-922-4763, girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Tuesday, November 7

Multi-Faith Discussion Series. 12:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Local clergy discuss perspectives of their respective faiths on pressing issues of the day. Refreshments. Free. 333-6649, ext. 4.

Friday, November 10

USMC Birthday Ceremony. 6 p.m. Chick-A-Dee, 1472 Lisbon St., Lewiston. This annual event is hosted by Central Maine Detachment 810. Marines, FMF Chaplains & Corpsman, anyone with a love for the Marine Corps invited to attend. 798-9548.

Sunday, November 12

Second Sundays Art Workshop. 2 to 4 p.m. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. Janice Norton leads a session on “The Art of Colored Pencils.” Open to all ages, experience levels; no registration required. Free. 622-3813.

Friday, November 17

Art Walk L/A. 5 to 8 p.m. Happening every third Friday through Dec., this event converts over 20 downtown L-A businesses and storefronts into public arts spaces. For more info., call 782-7228; for event details, see laarts.org.

Tuesday, December 5

Multi-Faith Discussion Series. 12:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Local clergy discuss perspectives of their respective faiths on pressing issues of the day. Refreshments. Free. 333-6649, ext. 4.

Sunday, December 10

Second Sundays Art Workshop. 2 to 4 p.m. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. Participants will use beads bequeathed by the late Ken Linaberry to work on a project or make gifts. Open to all ages, experience levels; no registration required. Free. 622-3813.

Friday, December 15

Art Walk L/A. 5 to 8 p.m. Happening every third Friday through Dec., this event converts over 20 downtown L-A businesses and storefronts into public arts spaces. For more info., call 782-7228; for event details, see laarts.org.