This week’s edition!
Calendar
Sept-Oct
WEST GARDINER — The Center for Maine Craft is pleased to announce the opening of A New Chapter, a compelling two-artist exhibition featuring prints and original mixed media artwork by Larry Clifford and handcrafted furniture by Brian Haddock of Rural Modern Furniture. The show runs from September 2 through October 26, 2025.
Sept 5
WATERVILLE — The September 5 opening is presented as part of Waterville’s First Friday, a monthly celebration of the arts and business in downtown Waterville. This First Friday will take the form a block party, with Main Street closed between Temple and Spring Streets. Waterville Creates is partnering with the Colby College Museum of Art, Elm City Music School, Discover Waterville, and other partners to bring fun, free programs for all ages. All are welcome Friday, September 5, 5–7pm.
Sept 6
AUBURN — The Maine Iris Society is having its public auction of Siberian Iris and Daylilies on Saturday, September 6, at 1 pm at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Avenue, Auburn. This is a public auction where members and non-members can obtain Maine garden grown Siberian irises and daylilies. https://www.facebook.com/maineirissociety
Sept 6
MAINE — Beethoven and Korngold: A Journey from Heroic Classicism to Hollywood Romance
Saturday September 6 3:00 pm Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick
For additional information and tickets go to www.dapontequartet.org
Tuesdays, Sept 9, 16, 30 and Oct 7, 14, 21
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library: Fall Slow Flow Yoga to be taking place on Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th, 30th and October 7th, 14th, 21st, 2025 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
Starting Sept 10, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
LEWISTON – The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs. Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14. Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.
Sept 12
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Contradance series at Trinity Commons will kick off its new Fall season on Friday September 12. The dance, which runs from 7:30 to 10 is always preceded at 7 with a workshop for people who would like to learn contradance basics before the program, during which the dances are taught and called to live music.
Sept 12
LEWISTON — At 10am the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Baby Footprints Keepsakes. Caregivers and their infants will be able to create a baby footprints keepsake using the imprints of their children’s feet on salt dough. This activity is recommended for caregivers with children ages 0-24 months old.
Sept 14
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library are pleased to invite the community to their annual Fall Book and Bake Sale on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the New Gloucester Community Building located at 381 Intervale Road. A members-only preview sale will be held that day from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sept 16
TOPSHAM — “Trolling for Maine’s Trout & Salmon: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited Public Meeting at Sea Dog Brewing, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sept 17
MAINE – St. Mary’s Vein Care will host a free screening event for varicose veins and circulation concerns from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Appointments are required, with time slots available every 10 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call (207) 777-4469.
Sept 20
WESTBROOK — The Friends of Feral Felines 22nd annual book sale is coming to Westbrook again this year, to the very popular Westbrook Community Center at 426 Bridge Street. The sale will run from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, September 20. There will be hundreds of books, including top titles and great prices!
Sept 25, Oct 16, Nov 13
MAINE — The 2025 Maine Hire-A-Vet is a statewide effort with the goal of at least 100 employers hiring at least 100 veterans and military family members during a 100-day period. While the campaign is focused on veterans and their families, these events are open to ALL jobseekers!
September 25, 2025 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | University of Maine-Orono
October 16, 2025 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Maine Sports Arena, Saco
November 13, 2025 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | University of Maine-Farmington
Oct 4-5
CANAAN — Maine’s Garlic Fest returns this October 4th & 5th, 2025 at Lake George Regional Park in Canaan, Maine!
Oct 18
LEWISTON — Party like it’s 1813! Join us at the Lewiston Public Library’s Jane Austen Regency Ball, doors will open at 6:30pm, and the dance will run from 7 to 9pm. The ball will include English Country Dancing and light refreshments. This is the Lewiston Public Library’s first annual literary ball, commemorating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday.
Oct 25, 26
MAINE — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents “Heroes: Common and Uncommon” Rohan Smith, Conductor
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. – Franco Center in Lewiston
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 2:30 p.m. – Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham
Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man; Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to Vespri Siciliani; Lee Hoiby: I have a Dream (featuring Philip Lima, baritone soloist); Spiritual Medley (featuring Philip Lima, baritone soloist); Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Nov 15
LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, from 9-3. Looking for crafters/artists at Holy Family Church Hall 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Prices for tables/spaces range from $25-$40! Contact Angela at adobson@une.edu
1st, 3rd 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.
Every Third Thursday
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers’ Market is excited to announce the introduction of “Third Thursday” markets, which will take place every third Thursday of the month, June through September from 4:00-7:00 pm on the green space at 75 Lincoln St.
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
