Maine News Calendar

June 14 — Ceramic shoes artist talk/reception, free, open to public, light refreshments, 6 to 8 p.m., Museum L-A, 35 Canal St., Lewiston. 207-3333881.

June 14 — The Harlow Gallery hosts poets Mark Melnicove and David Sloan, 7 p.m., as part of their ongoing poetry series, "The Bookey Readings," 100 Water St., Hallowell, 207-622-3813.

June 14 — Forum with U.S. Rep Jared Golden, DMaine 2nd District, 10-11 a.m. Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon.

June 15 — Mahooscuc Land Trust Rumford Whitecap hike, 9 a.m.noon, 5-mile round-trip hike, dress in layers and hiking boots or rugged sneakers and bring water and snacks/lunch, www. mahoosuc.org/events-calendar, barbara@mahoosuc. org, 207-824-3806.

June 15 — Telstar's 50th anniversary community celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Telstar High School, Bethel, 207-875-3335.

June 15 — 'Health Care Blues' event focusing on uality, affordable health care, hosted by Maine AllCare, 12:45 p.m. march from parking lot off Bank Street to Brunswick Mall., Brunswick, aryder@maineallcare.org.

June 15 — Topsham Public Library screening 1972 version of "Treasure Island, rated G, 1 p.m., free, open to public. popcorn will be served, 207- 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.

June 15 — Alan Day Community Garden annual party, Light the Garden, 6:30 -9:30 p.m. 26 Whitman St., Norway, silent auction, appetizers, beer and wine, benefits local food, youth programs, for information on the entry fee call 207-346-0708.

June 15 — Off the Hill Band, with Donna Whittemore, 7-11 p.m. Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, $10, 207-566-7302.

June 15 — Concerts for a Cause, folk artists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, 7:30 p.m. Brunswick Unitarian-Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick, benefits the Gathering Place and Brunswick Area Teen Center.

June 16 — Talk by the Rev. Peter Panagore, author and inspirational speaker, 10 a.m. First Universalist Church, Turner, Route 117, across from the Gazebo, a book signing and coffee social will follow the talk.

June 16 — Carlos Angeles Olmeda performance, Arts Center at 8 Hancock, Hiram, 6:30-8:00 p.m., adults $10, children $5.

June 19 — Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force annual Senior Resource Fair, free, open to public, registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., Lewiston, 207-795-6744 ext. 222.

June 19 — Community lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the community hall, 292 Oxford Road (Route 121), Otisfield, 207-539-4368.

June 19 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension centennial celebration open house, 6 p.m., UMaine Extension office, 138 Pleasant St., Farmington, 2070778-4650.

June 20 — Poetry reading and book discussion by author Margaret Yocum, 4:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library 3209 Carrabassett Drive #3, Carrabassett Valley, 207-2373535.

June 20 — Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association monthly meeting, guest Jeff Reardon, of Trout Unlmited, potluck dinner 5:30 p.m.,public welcome to dinner, program, Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, rangeleyoutdoors.com.

June 20 — “Belgrade Lakes Village, Mill Town to Tourist Destination," a multi-media presentation about the history of Belgrade Lakes Village by Eric Hooglund, 7 p.m. sponsored by Belgrade Historical Society, 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page

June 21 — Spectrum Generations 17th annual Golf Fore a Cause Tournament, Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., homestyle BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 /individual, $450/ team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $5,000. www.spectrumgenerations. org/golf.

June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813.

June 21 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@maine.rr.com.

June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-3690205.

June 22 — Property Pedal Bike Tour, Kennebec Valley Bike Club and KLT tour highlighting most scenic properties; two routes, beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced, Route TBD, 207-3772848.

June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https:// dps5k.weebly.com.

June 22 — Mahoosuc Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar, barbara@ mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806.

June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org.

June 22 — Greene Baptist Church frontier oneday Vacation Bible School adventure, for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the church, 102 Main St., Greene, register at https://vbspro. events/p/events/558f8f.

June 22 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207864-5571.

June 22 — Topsham Public Library screening "Muppet Treasure Island," 1 p.m., rated G, free, open to public, popcorn will be served, 207- 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.

June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org.

June 22 — Music in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m., French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay, featuring "The Pop Rocks" performing songs from the 1950s, free.

June 22, 23 — Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend in Livermore. Encampments, battle scenarios, fashion show, blacksmithing, music, one-room schoolhouse, mansion tours, country dance, and more. www. NORLANDS.org or www. Facebook.com/rallyfornorlands.

June 25 — “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program, free, open to public, 10 a.m., Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, preschool and up, 207-495-3508.

June 25 — Auburn Public Library Teen Summer Program kickoff, Odds Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome.

June 26 — Author James Hornor at Tospham Public Library, 6 p.m., 25 Foreside Road, 207-7251727, www.topshamlibrary.org.

June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-2415374.

June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ KINGFIELDPOPS.

July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386.

July 3 — Connected meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-7251266 or 207-725-8386.

July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public.

July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188.

July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-4953508.

July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust “Stories and S’mores” for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/getinvoloved/calendar.

July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-4953508.

July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-4953508.

July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207-3773848, KBrewer@tklt.org.

July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207-685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org.

July 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past,” a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www. belgradehistoricalsociety. org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page.

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