Sept. 7-28: Tibetan Buddhist meditation held four Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 at 169 State Street in Portland. $29. FMI 428-3399 or joaneliz@maine.rr.com.
Sept. 14-17: Oxford County Fair. Harness racing, bull riding, carnival rides, exhibition hall, Woodsman day, He-man contest, demolition derby. Weeklong pass: $10. FMI 743-6737.
Sept. 16, 17: Indoor benefit yard sale in Porter next to the Village Laudromat from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross and Hurricane Katrina victims.
Sept. 16-Oct. 2: Lyric Music Theater in South Portland presents Fiddler on the Roof. For tickets call 799-1421. $19 and $17.
Sept. 17: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.
Sept. 17: Faith Lutheran Church in Windham is holding a Mystery Dinner Theatre event titled “Demise of the Downhome Dealers” at 5 p.m. A chicken barbecue will also be served. Tickets $15. FMI 655-5012.
Sept. 17: Bonny Eagle Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Rt. 22 and Rt. 35 in the Bonny Eagle Middle School parking lot. Table space still only $10. Call Karen at 642-3508 to reserve space. Sponsored by Limington Extension. Proceeds benefit BEHS scholarships.
Sept. 17: Bonny Eagle Flea Market (rain date Sept. 24th) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of routes 22 and 35 in the Bonny Eagle Middle School parking lot. Sponsored by Limington Extension. Proceeds benefit BEHS scholarships.
Sept. 17-18: 22nd annual Gem and Mineral Show features dealers presenting jewelry, gems and minerals, children’s attractions, demonstrations, silent auction, displays, door prizes and more. Finley Gym, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave. in Portland 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $4, seniors and teens under 18 $3, 12 and under free; FMI 459-7986.
Sept. 18: 14th Annual Hike & Bike Fundraiser for MaineShare at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal. Gourmet pot-luck feast, and live acoustic music. Participants must raise or donate a minimum of $60. FMI 622.0105 or www.maineshare.org.
Sept. 18: Walk to Cure Diabetes at Payson Park in Portland sponsored by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Walk starts at 11 a.m. FMI, 603-595-2595.
Sept. 23,24,30: Red ‘N’ Gold Cabaret at the Denmark Arts Center and Lovell Performing Arts Center (Sept. 30 performance) . A d mission is $ 1 2 . F o r reservations 4 5 2 – 2 0 5 7 , o r 4 5 2 – 2 4 1 2 .
Sept. 23-25: Common Ground Country Fair in Unity. FMI 568-4142.
Sept. 24: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.
Sept. 24: Univ. of Maine Cooperative Extension Annual Meeting at Camp Sunshine. Public invited. 7-9 p.m. Dinner followed by pie bake-off contest dessert social. FMI 1-800-287-1471.
Sept. 24: Orchard walks and apple pie sale from 10-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Shaker Village on Route 26 in New Gloucester.
Sept. 24: ARC blood drive at Wal-Mart in Windham. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 24: Denbow Family Fundraiser Variety Show, 6 p.m. in the Windham High school Auditorium. Come see the Maine Hysterical Society, members of our local theater group and others perform to raise money in honor of Ken Denbow who needs assistance for medical expenses.
Sept. 24: Southern Maine Volkssport Association sponsors a Cornish walk at the Apple Festival. Meet at the Route 25 Truck Stop at 9:30 a.m. Everyone invited; children must be accompanied by an adult. FMI 774-3415.
Sept. 24: Casco Fire Department hosts Public Safety Day at the Central Fire Station. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire/rescue demonstrations; food vendors. FMI 693-6850.
Sept. 24: Loon Echo Bike Trek at Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 25-mile, 50-mile and a century trek. Entry fee is $75 and $25 for children 12 and under. If you raise pledges in addition to the entry fee, you will win prizes and help Loon Echo Land Trust in their conservation efforts in the lake region. FMI 647-4352.
Sept. 25-Oct. 1: Cumberland County Fair. 132nd edition. Fair Queen contest, farm animals up close, rides, pumpkin and squash contest, truck drags, tractor parade, pony shows. FMI: www.cumberlandfair.com.
Sept. 28: Tate House Museum’s Symposium in Decorative Arts 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Stroudwater Baptist Church in Portland.
Sept. 28: Free lecture from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hilton garden Inn in Auburn by prostate cancer survivor and master chef James Haller. He will discuss creating appetizing meals and eating for individuals with critical illnesses. Sponsored by Bridgton Hospital and CMMC. FMI 647-6055.
Oct. 1: “Music/Visual Rhythms” opening reception at Lake Region Art & Framing, Naples from 4-6 p.m. FMI 693-6977.
Oct. 1: Orchard walks and candied apple sale from 10-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Shaker Village on Route 26 in New Gloucester.
Oct. 4: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous informational meeting at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. FMI, call 775-2132 or go to www.foodaddicts.org.
Oct. 7: Hancock Lumber Fall Golf Classic and Silent Auction to benefit Bridgton Academy and Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Golfers $75. Day includes golf, cart, lunch, gift bag, awards-ceremony. FMI: 642-3472.
Oct. 2-9: Fryeburg Fair. A week full of classic fair events for the whole family. Skillet Throw for women, carnival rides, farm exhibits, harness racing, Woodsman Day, pig scrambles, etc. FMI 935-3268 or www.fryeburgfair.com.
Oct. 8: Antique appraisal and Silent Auction at Windham Public Library. Silent auction 1-3 p.m. Appraisal 1-4 p.m. $5 per item; 3 item limit.
Oct. 8: Orchard walks and homemade donut and cider sale from 10-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Shaker Village on Route 26 in New Gloucester.
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