1^st, 3^rd Wednesday of every month

LEWISTON — Join Lewiston Public Library for Bumps & Babies on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month starting June 4th from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Children’s Department.

Bumps & Babies is a support group that provides a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Members can share experiences, receive encouragement, and connect with others facing similar struggles, such as anxiety, depression, or the joys and adjustment to parenthood. 

Wednesdays

GORHAM – Story Hour every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 at North Gorham Public Library.

Thursdays

LEWISTON — Baby Sensory Playtime in the Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Department every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm.

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children. Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development. 

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

Saturdays

AUBURN — THOUSANDS OF BOOKS for sale at the APL Bookstore on Saturdays 9:30-1:00.  Gently used books of all types, DVDs, music CDs and puzzles & games – new items added every week.  Kids’ books are 50 cents and all other books are $3 or less!  Stop by the lower level of the Auburn Public Library for great deals. Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn.

Sundays

LEWISTON — Lewiston Farmers’ Market held every Sunday, May 11th-November 23rd from 9:30am-1:00pm. Hours change to 11:00am-1:00pm beginning first Sunday in November. Located at 2 Oxford St., Lewiston

June 12

AUBURN — The 23rd Annual GAHS Golf Tournament is coming up on June 12th! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, know just enough lingo to get by, or are a total newbie, our tournament promises a fun and relaxed day—all while supporting a great cause: helping animals in need throughout our community. Register as a team or sign up solo—we’ll match you with other players so you can meet new friends on the course. Enjoy raffles, golf challenges, and more, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Martindale Country Club. We can’t promise a hole-in-one, but we can promise a great time! For more information or to register, visit: https://gahumane.org/golftournament/

June 13

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) is excited to announce the season opener of 2nd Friday Brunswick on June 13th. 2nd Friday Brunswick is a series of four immersive events featuring local artists and makers, live music, and theatrical performances taking place on the second Friday of each month from June to September.

June 14

GORHAM — Plant Sale June 14, 2025, 9am to 11:30am at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Gorham.

June 14, 15

NEW GLOUCESTER — Enormous Two-Day Barn Sale Fundraiser at Shaker Village. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, glassware, kitchenware, garden and lawn equipment, tools, electronics, toys, and much more will be available. This event will take place on Saturday, June 14th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15th, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Barn Sale extravaganza will be held at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, located at 707 Shaker Road in New Gloucester, Maine. The event will take place rain or shine. Don’t forget to bring your favorite shopping bags, as you’re sure to fill them up! For more information, please visit maineshakers.com

June 14

Living Waters Chili and Chowder Cook-off, Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 5:00 pm. Suggested donation $8 per person; $20 for family. Proceeds to benefit Vacation Bible school for July 2025.

June 14

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

Susan Werner – Sat, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

Susan Werner is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and pianist who has built a reputation as one of the country’s most compelling live performers. She has been playing to sold-out audiences across the country for 27 years. Renowned as a charismatic performer, she’s known above all for challenging herself to conquer new styles every few years.  She writes ambitious concept albums with subject matter and sounds to match.  She has produced 18 albums of songs that effortlessly slide between folk/rock, jazz, Tin Pan Alley to gospel, country, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm.

Tickets:  $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 Students/Children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/swerner

June 16

AUBURN — Auburn Public Library: Author Talk with Sharon Kitchens: “The Murder of Dorothy Milliken: Cold Case in Maine” to be taking place on Monday, June 16th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

June 22

AUBURN — About Love: Grief & Loss, 11:30-1pm. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring St. across from Dairy Joy). Freewill donations accepted. Parking; accessible. FMI 783-0461.

June 28

WINDHAM — St. Anthony of Padua Summer Festival to be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham. This is the 4th Annual Summer Festival with a yard sale, sales of plants, books and jewelry, Italian food, quesadillas, Knight of Columbus Grill for breakfast and lunch, and homemade baked goods. There also will be music, games for children and adults, and raffles.

This year featured is the “Golden Ticket” raffle.  The winning ticket gets two passes for all the dinners at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Hyacinth’s in Westbrook and St. Anne’s in Gorham for a year starting in September 2025.

Aug 9

GORHAM — Makers Market & Pick Your Own Blueberries Fest at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham, August 9th from 10-2 (rain date August 10th, 10-2)

We will have 30 Vendors selling their goods including Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodworking, Illustration and Painting, Vintage Clothes, Stained Glass, Soap and Body Products & More. There will be live music, farm animals and we will have 2 food trucks!

We are also having a BAKE SALE (blueberry themed) fundraiser for ARLGP with all the funds raised will go to help the shelter continue doing the amazing work they have been doing for years.