This week’s edition!
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“3,2,1 Blast Off – Explore Space!” 6 p.m. Andro. Community Room, Auburn Public Library. Mad Science of Maine takes young readers on an out-of-this-world journey from Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system. Free. 333-6640, ext. 3.
Working the Workforce Seminar. 12 to 1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Bill Benson discusses Boots2Roots, a nonprofit that helps soon-to-be veterans transition to civilian employment in Maine. 783-2249.
Community Reads Author Visit. 6:30 p.m. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. Jennifer Richard Jacobson reads from and discusses her critically acclaimed book, “Paper Things.” Free. 377-8673.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is the duo of (Mike) Preston and (Kim) Curry (Country). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Stanton Bird Club Riverside Trail Walk. Meet at 8 a.m. on the corner of Winter and Whipple Streets. at Sunnyside Park in Lewiston. Walk ends by 11 a.m. All welcome. Free. 406-4741; jsmd@att.net.
Summer Keyboard Concert. 7 p.m. Court St. Baptist Church, Auburn. Musicians Mark Thallander and Dr. Peter Green perform works for organ and piano (free will offering). An optional meal (free, but tix required) precedes at 5:30. 784-6661.
Rotary Club Lunch Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Village Inn, 165 High St., Auburn.The guest speaker is Rotary District Governor Suzanne Uhl-Melanson. Free; lunch avail. at restaurant. www.lewistonauburnrotary.org.
Christmas (in July!) Tea Party. 4 to 6 p.m. Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. Join the Woman’s Literary Union for a holiday-themed tea party without the stress of the holidays; proceeds benefit Bells of St. Louis project at Anniv. Park. $30. Space limited; reserve at 783-5630.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House. 5 p.m. Payroll Management, Inc., Auburn Mall. Come help Payroll Management Inc. celebrate their 30-year anniversary and move into new corporate headquarters.
Marine Corps League Meeting. 6 p.m. Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Central ME Detachment 810 needs members: they will pay for your first-year membership. All Marines, FMF Corpsman, Navy Chaplains, and anyone interested in helping local veterans is invited.
Concert on the Quad. 6:30 p.m. Historic Quad (at Campus Ave. and College St.), Bates College, Lewiston. Portland Intown Contra Dance founder Dela Murphy teaches the basics of the style and then calls a contra dance to the live music of Stomp Rocket. Free.
Theatre: “Singing in the Rain.” 7 p.m. Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd. (Rte. 114), Standish. This production includes a rollicking dance number performed in the midst of an indoor rain storm. Again 7/26-28 (Sun. at 2 p.m.). $19/17. www.SchoolhouseArts.org.
Art Walk LA. 5 to 8 p.m. Various venues in downtown Lewiston-Auburn. This month’s event featuresa visual art and dance performance by artist-in-residence Jonathan Allen and dancer-choreographer Joanna Kotze. For details, list of venues, see www.laarts.org.
Make-A-Wish Comedy Show. 8 p.m. Norway Savings Bank Arena, Auburn. Comedians Dan Boulger, Brian Brinegar, Mike Keegan, and Ryan Gartley perform; raffles, social hour. Ages 21-plus. Benefits Make-A-Wish Maine. $25. www.norwaysavingsbankarena.com.
Concert: Heather Pierson Accoustic Trio and Ordinary Elephant. 8 p.m. Frontier Theater, Mill 3 Building at Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. Two acclaimed folk-Americana acts perform on a double bill. $20 ($15 in advance). www.explorefrontier.com.
Civil War Encampment. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minot Historical Society, 493 Center Minot Hill Rd., Minot. Join several Civil War re-enactment groups to see first-hand what life was like in the field. Concessions avail. Again 8/5 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Free. 966-2622.
Open House and Guided Tours. 10 a.m. to noon. Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Rd., Readfield. Come visit this historic Readfield landmark with its amazing “trompe l’oeil” murals. Free.https://unionmeetinghouse.org.
Public Office Hours. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature answer questions and provide an update of the current legislative session. To RSVP, see http://bit.ly/lewistonofficehours.
Butterfly Release Celebration. 11 a.m. Geiger Elementary School,601 College St., Lewiston. Honor the memory of a loved one with Andro. Home Care and Hospice by dedicating a monarch butterfly at this event. $30. 777-7740; www.androscoggin.org.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. Hank Barbee and the Dust Parade play their genre-bending mix of surfy jazz, rock, and country blues. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
Concert: Deborah Henson-Conant. 7:30 p.m. Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd. (just off Rte. #117), So. Paris. The Grammy-nominated electric harpist brings her custom-made Camac DHC Electric Harp to Celebration Barn. $26. 743-8452; www.CelebrationBarn.com.
Power Lunch Seminar. 12 to 1:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Today’s topic is “Better Business Bureau 101.” Free. 783-2249. Register at www.LAMetroChamber.com.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is duo Brad Hooper and Rusty Wiltjer, aka Hangin’ with Hooper (Acoustic, Folk, Blues, Americana). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Rd., Readfield. Share your talents; proceeds support the restoration of this historic Readfield landmark. $10. https://unionmeetinghouse.org.
Rotary Lunch Club Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Village Inn, 165 High St., Auburn. The guest speaker is puppy raiser and Rotary Breakfast Club President Dave Foster. Free; lunch avail. at restaurant ($14). www.lewistonauburnrotary.org.
Power Lunch Seminar. 12 to 1:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Next Wave Wi-Fi presents “Monetizing Your Free Wi-Fi with Social-Powered Wi-Fi Solutions.” Free. 783-2249. Register at www.LAMetroChamber.com.
Concert on the Quad. 6:30 p.m. Historic Quad (at Campus Ave. and College St.), Bates College, Lewiston. The Maine reggae band Stream performs classic and new music. Free.
Concert: Maine Highland Fiddlers. 2 and 7 p.m. Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd., Greene. With fiddles, guitar, bodhran, and vocals, this group of six makes music recapturing the kitchen party atmosphere of the Celtic tradition. Free. 946-5311; sawyer-foundation.com.
Woodcarving Show and Competition. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Poland Town Hall, 1231 Maine Street, Poland. The Maine Woodcarvers Association presents their 2019 event. Free.https://mainewoodcarvers.com.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. Xander Nelson and his band, whose song “You Got a Problem” has received extensive radio play, play indie rock and blues. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
Car Show. Vehicle registration from 8 to 11 a.m.; awards at 2 p.m. New Balance Factory Store, Rte. 26, Oxford. Join the Uptown Cruizahs for this event benefitting local charities; 23 vehicle classes, music food. $10 to register a vehicle; free to attend. 890-8778.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is five-piece band Mill Town Road Show (Americana, Country, originals). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Theater: “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Auburn. Community Little Theatrepresents the popular romantic comedy featuring songs of the pop supergroup ABBA. Again 8/10-11, 15-18 (Suns. at 2 p.m.). $20/17/12. 783-0958; LACLT.com.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. The Big Chips Trio play a swinging jazz, blues, and soul concoction perfect for dancing. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
Concert: Dave Mallett. 7 p.m. Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Rd., Readfield. The iconic Maine singer-songwriter performs old and new songs; proceeds support the restoration of this historic Readfield landmark. $20. https://unionmeetinghouse.org.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is six-piece Back Woods Road Band (Bluegrass). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Theater: “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Auburn. Community Little Theatre presents the popular romantic comedy featuring songs of the pop supergroup ABBA. Again 8/16-18 (Sun. at 2 p.m.). $20/17/12. 783-0958; LACLT.com.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. Soggy Po Boys play their combination of jazz, funk, and Caribbean music. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is Kevin Libby and Friends (Folk, Rock & Roll). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Public Office Hours. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature answer questions and provide an update of the current legislative session. To RSVP, see http://bit.ly/lewistonofficehours.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. Jason Ward, former horn player of Rustic Overtones, leads his danceable jazzy funk band. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is Chris Poulson & Friends (Folk, Rock). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Summer Saturday Concert Series. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Commercial St., Bath. Steel drum band Pan Fried Steel closes out the series withtheir traditional steel drumming and renditions of rock, pop, and reggae songs. Pres. by Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is The Cobblestones – M. & M. Plourde, C. Constanzi, T. Simmons (Acoustic Americana). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is Hot Damn – Norm and Deb Pelletier (Country to Classic Rock). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
“Music for Mavis” Outdoor Concert. 6 p.m. Turner Gazebo, Village Green, Turner Center. This week’s performer is talented high school musicians The Only Hope (music the 50s to the 90s). Free, but a “pass the hat” suggested donation supports the series. 754-0954.
Pet Wellness Clinic. Noon to 2 p.m. Kennedy Park, Lewiston. The Greater Andro. Humane Society offers free vaccines, microchips, and pet food; bring dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. www.SavingPetsInMaine.org.
Public Office Hours. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature answer questions and provide an update of the current legislative session. To RSVP, see http://bit.ly/lewistonofficehours.
Public Office Hours. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature answer questions and provide an update of the current legislative session. To RSVP, see http://bit.ly/lewistonofficehours.
Public Office Hours. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Couture Room, Lewiston Public Library. Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature answer questions and provide an update of the current legislative session. To RSVP, see http://bit.ly/lewistonofficehours.
