Upcoming events

“You Can Get There from Here – How Transportation Defined Freeport,” Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeport Historical Society Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. $3 donation suggested. Exhibit open through Feb.1, 2015. For more information, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

Community Spay-Neuter Clinic, offering $20 spay/neuter rates for pit bull terrier-type dogs during August, during PetSmart Charities’ annual “Primp Your Pit” campaign. Promotion based on availability and space is limited. For more information, see www.communityspayneuterclinic.com or call 865-0772.

Exhibit of wildlife and fine art photography, by midcoast Maine resident Leon Vanella, through September, Freeport Community Library. For more information on his works, see www.leonvanella.com.

Bike Night, fundraiser put on by Falcon Pride, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Buck’s Naked BBQ, U.S. Route 1, Freeport. Raffles, 50/50 drawing, donation collection. The FHS alumni group is raising money to help Keith Stoddard, a 1990 graduate with stage 4 lymphoma. For more information, call Becky Daniel, 504-4406.

Freeport Rotary, meets every Wednesday, 7 a.m., Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. Feel free to stop by and see what the group is about, or call Matt Morrison, 691-8747, for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesdays, noon and 7:30 p.m.; AlAnon, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Business Debtors Anonymous, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Freeport Conservation Commission, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Writer Paul Betit, author of a series of mystery-suspense novels, talks and signs books Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Steamer Dig, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about the soft-shell clam, then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. Registration required. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Republican Committee, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Mallett Drive, lower level, Freeport. Bring gently used household items for the Masonic Lodge yard sale.

“Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi,” Thursday, Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Bring a picnic supper; some tables will be set up.

Managing stress while caring for a loved one with dementia, talk by social worker Samuel Harvell of Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Thursday, Aug. 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. Group discussion with team members from The Garden, a memory care living residence, will take place immediately following the presentation.

Dementia Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 373-4656.

Marisa McClellan shows canning and preserving techniques, Thursday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth. McClellan is the author of “Preserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Spaces.” Cost is $15. To register online, visit http://umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/meet-marisa-mcclellan/.

Casco Bay Walk, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this one-mile hike with a park ranger. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Yarmouth Farmers Market, every Thursday rain or shine, 3-7 p.m., Town Hall Memorial Green. For updates and market events, see Yarmouth Farmers Market on Facebook.

Business to Business Connection, Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce’s business networking group, Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St. For more information, call 847-5240.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Thursdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Preschool Nature Exploration, every Thursday, 11 a.m., through September, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. For children 5 and younger. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465 or see www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.

Durham Warriors Project Survival Challenge, Aug. 21-24, Maine Forest Yurts, Auburn/Pownal Road Durham. Events open to public Aug. 22, 8 a.m.- to 4 p.m.; Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 24, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m., meet-and-greet pizza, beer and root beer float party at 491 Auburn/Pownal Road with Richard Hatch, winner of the first “Survivor”; Sandra Diaz-Twine, a two-time winner; Terry Deitz of “Survivor Panama”; and James Tarantino of “Survivor Nicaragua.” Spectators should park at the Crowley farm, 491 Auburn/Pownal Road, where they will be shuttled to competition. No charge, but donations welcome. For more information, see www.durhamwarriorschallenge.com.

Freeport Farmers Market, Fridays, 1-5 p.m., Moose Lot between L.L. Bean Flagship and Home stores, Freeport. Through Sept. 12.

Writer Crash Barry, author of “Marijuana Valley,” talks and signs books, Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Freeport Community Library. Copies of “Marijuana Valley” and Barry’s other books will be available for purchase and signing.

Dog Days of August, Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., L.L. Bean, Freeport. Bring your best friend to this celebration featuring fun activities, canine contests and more.

“Footloose,” through Saturday, Aug. 23, Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. For times and tickets, call 725-8769 or see www.msmt.org.

Pig roast dinner and auction, Saturday, Aug. 23, North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. The price for dinner is $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for children 5-12 years old and free for children under 4. No reservations needed. For more information, call Deb at 240-1637 or Mavis 926-5641. Auction items needed by Aug. 16. For more information, call Kim, 865-3517.

Dragonflies and Damselflies, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Learn about these amazing insects in fact and folklore. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Wagon ride to the past, history tour, Saturdays, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $6 adults and children 13 and older, 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets at 869-5433. For more information, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Debtors Anonymous, Saturdays, 9 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky public office hours, Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, Bow Street Market, Freeport. Open to anyone who would like to voice opinions and share concerns on state or personal matters.

Family Barnyard Programs, Saturdays in August, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Visit the barn, pastures and discovery garden and take a tractor ride up into West Bay. $8 per person, free for infants not walking. Participation limited to 12 per session. Reservations recommended. Call 865-4469 or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

South Freeport Congregational Church, UCC, worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport. Sunday school for kids pre-K through eighth grade provided during the service as is nursery care. Coffee and refreshments after the service.

Choir practice, Sundays, 9 a.m.; study and discussion group, 9:15 a.m.; regular church service, 10 a.m., First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport.

Osprey Watch, Aug. 24, 26, 30, 2-3 p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Pownal selectmen, Monday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., Mallett Hall.

North Pownal Community Club annual meeting, Monday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., at the club building, 857 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Public is welcome. For more information, call Alan, 688-4728.

Pownal Conservation Commission, Monday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Mallett Hall.

Durham selectmen, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., Town Office.

RSU 5 public hearing, withdrawal agreement, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Story times, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Tuesdays, Babies & Toddlers, 10-10:30 a.m.; Pre-schoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 865-3307 or see www.freeportlibrary.com.

Discovering Buddhism, series that gives students foundational teachings, readings and practices related to Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m., Tashi Gatsel Ling, a Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist Center, 20 Independence Drive, Freeport. All welcome. For more information, see http://tashigatselling.com.

Cribbage, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Eureka Community Center, corner of Route 9 and Route 136, Durham. For more information call the Town Office, 353-2561.

Tide Pools, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Visit this informal program on the rocky shore near Googins Island to discover the secrets of a tide pool. Meet on the shore across from Googins Island. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Welcome Tour, Friday, Friday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Brett Dennen, Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., followed by special fireworks display (postponed from July 4), L.L. Bean Discovery Park. Part of the Concerts in the Park series. Free.

Arts & Crafts Market, Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational Church front lawn, 40 Main St., Freeport. Other dates are Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 11 and 25. Vendor spaces are available. For more information, see www.FirstParishMarket.org.

Potluck supper and music jam, Saturday, Aug. 30, home of Robin, Michael and Malia Morin, 252 Hodsdon Road, Pownal. Bring a lawn chair, an instrument or talent and food to share. Potluck at 5:30 p.m., music wstart around 6:30. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 688.4212. Look for weather updates and schedule changes at www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal.

Wild Relatives, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Fort Andross/Cabot Mill History Walking Tour, Sunday Aug. 31, 1 and 2:30 p.m., meet at the main entrance of Fort Andross, Brunswick. Sponsored by Pejepscot Historical Society in partnership with Cabot Mill Antiques/Fort Andross. $5, free for Pejepscot Historical Society members. Preregister by calling 729.6606. For information on other tours in the series, see www.pejepscothistorical.org.

Writer Paul Betit, the author of a series of mystery-suspense novels, talks and signs books Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Freeport Community Library.  

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