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 — Books! Books! Books! The Auburn Public Library Bookstore is now open on Saturday mornings. from 9:30-1:00. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $3. We have books for children, teens, and adults, fiction and non-fiction. We often have  puzzles, CDs, and DVDs, too. Stop in and browse our ever changing selection! Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street.  

Apr 12

AUBURN — The “Shop into Spring Craft and Vendor Fair” will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Auburn Mall from 10 AM to 3 PM. A diverse group of crafters and vendors will be showcasing a wide range of unique items. It’s the ideal opportunity to find the perfect gifts for springtime occasions such as Mother’s Day, birthdays, weddings, and graduations. Admission is free, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Additionally, we will be collecting physical donations for the shelter on that day.

Apr 12

LEED — Leeds Volunteer Fire Department Spring Pancake and French Toast Breakfast 6:30 am – 10 am, Serving: French Toast, Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Home Fries, Coffee, Cider and OJ

Adults $10, kids 4-12 $6, under 4 Free. Funds Raised will purchase Personal Protective Gear

Apr 12

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/.

Guy Davis – Sat, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or at ticketstripe.com/guydavis.

Apr 15

TURNER — Music for Mavis” hosts 2025 Cabin Fever Concerts at 98 MATHEWS WAY, OFF RT. 117 TURNER CENTER.  6:00-7:30 PM. Leave the winter blues behind and enjoy music with your fellow music lovers, right beside the gazebo, downstairs in the TPLibrary Building. The music is as follows:

April 15: Jim Galant and Billy Belskis, Instrumentals/blues/Celtic/a mix    

Apr 16

LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will meet at 10:30 on Wednesday April 16th at Montello Heights, 55 College St., Lewiston, Maine. Coffee will be available at 10:00, so come early and socialize with friends. The cost of the luncheon meal is $12. Checks should be made out to AREA. Send reservations to Gina Fuller, 36 Elliott Ave, Lewiston, Maine 04240.

Apr 17

FRYEBURG — South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be returning to the LHE/PAC’s Bradley Backstage on April 17th, at 7:00PM. Mrubata will be joined by his musical collaborator, guitarist Gary Wittner.

Apr 22

LEWISTON — Celebrate Earth Day at the Lewiston Public Library in the Children’s Department on Tuesday, April 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children will learn about the importance of Earth Day and the ways they can reduce, reuse, and recycle. By using bottle caps, recycled paper, and plastic bags, children can create stylish friendship bracelets, goofy puppets, or adorable mini pets. This program is recommended for elementary-aged kids 6–14 years old. Free. No registration required. Bring recycled materials. 

Apr 22

LEWISTON — At 11am Chewonki will present their traveling natural history program, Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls in Callahan Hall at Lewiston Public Library. This program includes an intimate and detailed look at a live owl, bringing these creatures of the night into the light! Free. No registration required. All ages are welcome to attend.

Apr 22-26

LEWISTON — Join us at the Lewiston Public Library for Make an Owl Friend in the Children’s Department on the 3rd floor from April 22nd-26th. Come create your very own owl friend out of paper and feathers. Make an owl to take home or create one for display at the Lewiston Public Library. Use crayons, colored pencils, feathers and glue to decorate your paper owl. All materials are provided. Free. In person. For more information contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@LewistonMaine.gov

Apr 24

LEWISTON — At 12PM at the Lewiston Public Library, don’t miss SPRING BREAK STEM: DISSECT AN OWL PELLET. Owls swallow their food whole but cannot digest bones and fur so these are separated by the owl’s gizzard. After several hours, the owl regurgitates a pellet of the undigested material. The pellets have been professionally sanitized and arrive ready for dissection, offering participants the chance to identify the bones of the owl’s previous meals. Free. No registration required. Gloves and dissection materials will be provided, as well as one owl pellet per participant. This activity is recommended for kids ages 8 and older.

Apr 25

LEWISTON – 10:00am at the Lewiston Public Library: SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU KEEPSAKE. Use your young child’s footprints to create a spring bunny keepsake. Free. No registration required. Recommended for caregivers and their children between the ages of birth-5 years old. 513-3133; www.LPLonline.org

Apr 26

TOPSHAM — “All Aboard for the 2025 Great Falls Model Railroad Club Train Show! 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Mt. Ararat High School, 68 Eagles Way, Topsham, ME 04086 (Handicapped Accessible). Admission: Just $5 per person (kids under 12 free with an adult.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of model railroads at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club Train Show in Topsham, ME! With over 100 tables featuring new and used trains, tracks, buildings, books, and more, you’ll find something for every enthusiast. From N to HO, S, O, and G scales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

May 3

BRUNSWICK— Get ready to set sail for an enchanting night at St. John’s Catholic School’s annual auction, “Treasures of the Deep”!  Dive into the enchanted seas into the transformed St. John’s Community Center as year’s event promises to be an unforgettable celebration featuring incredible auction items, delectable cuisine from Cook’s, and top-tier entertainment-all in support of our students and school community.  This much-anticipated gathering promises an enchanting evening under the sea!

May 3, 2025 at 5:30PM at St. John’s Community Center

May 4

LYMAN — 5th Annual Drumming Up Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine at Funky Bow Brewery, Lyman, ME on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 6 p.m. Donations requested for admission

May 9, 10

AUGUSTA — Homeschoolers of Maine’s convention returns for another year as the Maine Homeschool Exchange—May 9th and 10th in Augusta.  This is HOME’s 35th year providing encouraging and informational workshops, family-friendly activities, and fellowship for homeschool families.

Bring the entire family for a full range of experiences for all ages! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to come together and connect with fellow homeschoolers throughout Maine and beyond!  For more information, see homeschoolersofmaine.org/events-services/annual-convention/

May 17

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/.

House of Hamill – Sat, May 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

The upcycled Celtic folk trio, House of Hamill, features Brian Buchanan and Rose Baldino of the Celtic folk-rock band Enter the Haggis.  They are both accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists, with over 25 years of writing and performance experience between them. They write unusual new fiddle tunes and exciting, unpredictable original songs while breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs. A third full-time member, Caroline Browning, recently joined the duo, playing bass, mandolin, and vocals. Their music occupies a space between traditional Irish and sophisticated indie folk.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at ticketstripe.com/house.

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