Nov. 25-Dec. 31: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Lyric Music Theater in South Portland. Friday and Saturday performances 8 p.m., Sunday matinees start at 2:30 p.m. FMI or tickets, 799-1421.
Dec. 2-18: ‘A Wonderful Life – The Musical’ is playing at Schoolhouse Arts Center Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for students and seniors and $16 for adults. Call 642-3743 for reservations.
Dec. 3: Casco Bay Concert Band presents The Many Moods of Christmas, 3 p.m. at Gorham High School Performing Arts Center. Special selections of Christmas music. Adults $7, seniors (62+) $6, students and children free. FMI 892-8812.
Dec. 3: “Journey/Memories” opening reception at Lake Region Art & Framing, Naples from 4-6 p.m. FMI 693-6977.
Dec. 3: “Haircutathon” to raise money for Gray New Gloucester High School Project Graduation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ultimate Hair and Tanning on Route 302 in Raymond. Drawings every hour, free coffee and cookies. Tanning visits $3.50 all day. Four area hair stylists donating their time.
Dec. 3: The Angel Band at Saco River Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students, seniors. Irish ballads, jigs, and reels. For reservations 929-6472.
Dec. 4: The Dorcas Society of Buxton and Hollis presents The Old Peabody Pew, a play by Kate Douglas Wiggin, at 7 p.m. at the Tory Hill Meeting House in Buxton. $3 adults, $1.50 children. FMI 929-6052.
Dec. 4: The Bristol Consolidated School Bell Ringers (comprising 24 students grades 6-8) perform holiday music at South Windham Community Church at 10 a.m.
Dec. 5: Can Maine wood compete in the global economy? “Hurricane-Resistant Wood Construction Material and Other Innovative Wood Products,” presented by Habib J. Dagher, Ph.D., will be the subject of this year’s Maine Forestry Lecture. This free and open public lecture takes place from 7-9 p.m. in room 305, Masterton Hall, on USM’s Portland campus. Refreshments served.
Dec. 6: Tea for You at the Windham Public Library. Come enjoy a cup of tea and a home-baked goodie at 1:30 p.m. FMI, contact Barbara or Laurel 892-1908.
Dec. 6: The Sunshine Club of Webbs Mills Casco monthly supper 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Crescent Lake Community Center on Route 11 in Casco. Menu includes home baked beans, hot dogs, American chop suey, pasta, Jell-O, and potato salads, cole slaw, cornbread and home baked pies with coffee and beverage. Adults $6, 12 and under $3.
Dec. 7: Health Chat at the Windham Public Library at 6 p.m. in the meeting room. “Using Herbs for Winter Health” with Deborah Gideon. FMI, call Barbara 892-1908.
Dec. 7: American Red Cross blood drive at George E. Jack gymnasium in Standish from 1-7 p.m.
Dec. 8: USM Chamber Singers, Robert Russell, director, perform a “Noonday Concert” at 12:15 p.m. at First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. in Portland. Free.
Dec. 10: The Lake Region Eagles is holding a Holiday craft fair at 824 Roosevelt Trail in Windham from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are available for rent. FMI 776-3562. Leave a message.
Dec. 10: Come join the Annual Cookie Walk and Crafts Sale on Saturday at 9 a.m. until noon at St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church, 424 Sokokis Trail (Rt. 5, by Lake Ossipee) in Waterboro Center.
Dec. 10, 11: Musica de Filia Girlchoir Holiday Concert: Seasonal, classical and folk music performed by five unique, all-female choirs. 2 p.m., South Portland High School Auditorium, tickets at Starbird Music, $5, $10, FMI 767-4815.
Dec. 11: Faith Lutheran Church, 988 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, is having a Chili luncheon and mini fair – including baked goods and crafts – after the 10:10 a.m. Sunday service. Everyone is welcome. FMI 892-4975.
Dec. 11: Bluegrass Music Jam Session at The Roost in Buxton. 1-6 p.m. $4 donation. FMI 329-5253.
Dec. 13: Create A Balsam Tabletop Tree just in time for the holidays, join Lorraine Lindstedt of Woodlot Management & Products and create a fragrant tabletop tree out of fresh balsam fir. Bring gloves, hand pruners and miniature ornaments to decorate your tree. Tree form and fresh balsam for a 15×12 tree will be provided. 7-9 p.m. at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Call Adult Education at 929-9185 to register.
Dec 14: Standish Active senior Citizens will meet at the Steep Falls Fire Barn. Bring an unwrapped child’s gift. For reservations, call 727-6215 or 642-4929.
Dec. 15: Choral Arts Society Members, Robert Russell, director and Charles Grindle, organ, seasonal sing-along, perform a “Noonday Concert” at 12:15 p.m. at First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. in Portland. Free.
Dec. 15: Caring for Your Aging Family Members for families providing assistance to an older adult. 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Windham. Mary Toppi-Beane will faciltate. Free. Co-sponsored by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. FMI or to register, call Mary Toppi-Beane at 207-541-6619 or Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411.
Dec. 17: Early English and American Carols at Saco River Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students, seniors. Reservations 929-6472.
Dec. 17: Tree lighting ceremony at Windham High School at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments, baked goods for sale. Carols sung by Primary School choir. Photos with Santa, decorate own ornaments. Donations for Toys for Tots. All proceeds from baked goods go to charity.
Dec. 19: American Red Cross blood drive at Naples United Methodist Church of God on Route 302 from 2-7 p.m.
Dec. 19: American Red Cross blood drive at North Windham Union Church on Route 302 from 2-7 p.m.
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