Morgan Talty, author of “Night of the Living Rez,” will speak Jan. 11 at the Freeport Community Library. Ben McCanna / Portland Press Herald
Books/Authors
Tuesday 1/10
Book discussion: The World for Sale by Javier Bias and Jack Farchy: 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org
Wednesday 1/11
Author Talk with Morgan Talty: author of “Night of the Living Rez, 5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportlibrary.com
Thursday 1/12
From Jerusalem to Delhi, Through Persia: author talk with Susan Adelman: 7 p.m., online via Zoom, hosted by Longfellow Books in partnership with the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and the Jewish Book Council. longfellowbooks.com
Ongoing
Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com
Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Books and Brews: 6 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Flight Deck Brewing, Brunswick Landing, 11 Atlantic Ave., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Books on Tap: 4:30 p.m., third Monday of the month, Nonesuch River Brewing, 201 Gorham Road, Scarborough. Hosted by Scarborough Public Library. tcorbett@scarboroughlibrary.org, https://www.scarboroughlibrary.org
Casco Bay Writers’ Project at the Hall: 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays. Registration preferred. COVID records required. Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, 519 Congress St., Portland. mechanicshallmaine.org
Civil War Book Club: 7 p.m., second Monday of the month, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Great Books Discussion: 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. emma@topshamlibrary.org, topshamlibrary.org
Guerilla Poetry Whoop: 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month via Zoom. Registration required. Hosted by Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth. thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Just Desserts Mystery Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Monday Afternoon Book Group: 1 p.m., first Monday of the month, hybrid on Zoom and at Curtis Memorial Library, 200 Maine St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com/book-groups
Race and Equity Book Group: 6:30-8 p.m., second Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Registration required. Hosted by Prince Memorial Library. princememorial.org
South Portland Public Library Writers’ Group: 2-4 p.m., first and third Saturdays via Zoom. No experience necessary. Registration required. southportlandlibrary.com/writers-group
Thursday Afternoon Book Group: 3-4:30 p.m., last Thursday of the month. To register, email emanning@cumberlandmaine.com. Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland. princememorial.org
Free E-Books: free military history, African-American history and Latino history downloads at ebooksforstudents.org.
Write On Writers: 1 p.m., Wednesdays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Bulletin Board
Wednesday 1/11
Meet a therapy dog: 3 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland. kitetails.org
Ongoing
Adult Chess Drop-In: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Suggested to bring your own chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org
Cafe en Français French Conversation Club: 2:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
CareerCenter Services: 1-5 p.m., every other Tuesday. Book an appointment by calling the Reference Desk at 883-4723, option 4, or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org. scarboroughlibrary.org
Chess Club: 6 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Curtis Library Chess Club. Open to all ages. Younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult helper. Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Citizens Climate Lobby Portland Chapter: 9-10:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month at Coffee by Design, 1 Diamond St., Portland. Email portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org or visit citizensclimatelobbymaine.weebly.com.
Connected: 7 p.m., first Monday of the month, nondenominational social group for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over. St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall in Brunswick, 132 McKeen St. Guest speaker, light refreshments. 725-1266 or 725-8386, allsaintsmaine.com
Critical Home Repair program: Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income homeowners who require safety and structural repairs, including accessibility issues, unsafe roofing or flooring, lack of heat, and electrical or plumbing hazards. Cumberland County residents only. habitatportlandme.org/critical-home-repair
Curtis Library Chess Club: 6 p.m., first Wednesdays of the month, Curtis Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Open to all ages, but children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Down East Ship Model Guild: 1 p.m., second Thursday of every month, 200 Congress St., Bath. 751-2453, groups.io/g/DESMG
Freeport American Legion: 6:30 p.m., every second Thursday of the month, Freeport Masonic Lodge, 33 Mallot Drive. All veterans welcome. mainepost83@gmail.com
Hair Cuts with Margarita: 9 a.m., Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. $10, proceeds go to the center. Appointments required. Open to the public. peopleplusmaine.org
Loosen Up with Bea: 9 a.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Loosen Up with Suzanne: 9 a.m., Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Mah-Jongg: 9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Maine Irish Heritage Trail: self-guided historical Portland and South Portland tours, map at maineirishheritagetrail.org.
Museum Passes: Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth has free and reduced-fee passes for select Maine museums and parks. Reserve at 846-4763 or mmlinfo@yarmouthlibrary.org. yarmouthlibrary.org/library-services
Portland ReStore: 659 Warren Ave. restoreportlandmaine.org
Scarborough 55-plus Games and Gather: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays. Get together for coffee, snacks, games and camaraderie. Free. No registration necessary. SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Senior Bingo: noon, Mondays, Scarborough Community Center Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough, 55-plus, $2 paid at the door, no registration necessary. scarboroughmaine.org
Stump Trivia: 6 p.m., Thursdays, Sea Dog Brewing Company, 725 Broadway, South Portland. sporcle.com/events
Topsham ReStore: 126 Main St., 504-9340.
Trivia Night: 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays, Byrnes’ Irish Pub, 38 Centre St., Bath. byrnesirishpub.com
Vigils for Peace and Justice: 5-5:30 p.m., Fridays, Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street at Park Row. peaceworksbrunswickme.org
Crafting
Ongoing
A Common Yarn: 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth Memorial Library. A textile craftsmanship group. Email lnorman@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org to join. falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Calico Quilters: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays, North Yarmouth Congregational Church, Route 115, 7-9 p.m. Contact lclark@bates.edu. nyccucc.com
Craft Meetup: 4:30-6 p.m., Mondays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Fiber Arts Club: 10 a.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Library Knitting Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, hybrid on Zoom and in-person at Scarborough Public Library. Email ljnorvell@scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723, option 5. scarboroughlibrary.org
Dining
Saturday 1/7
Saturday Supper at Legion Post 20: 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. $12. Proceeds go to the American Legion Auxiliary President’s Project to prevent veterans’ suicide. Register by emailing post20suppers@gmail.com. For more information, call 721-1172 and leave a message.
Ongoing
Curbside Souper Supper: 5-7 p.m., second and fourth Fridays of the month. Free to all. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. smary.org
Freeport Community Services Food Pantry: open for in-person shopping Mondays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 55 Depot St., Freeport. fcsmaine.org
Meals on Wheels: call the Brunswick Meals on Wheels Coordinator Casey Henson at 729-0757 or visit People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program: 12 Tenney Way, Brunswick, 725-2716. mchpp.org
Portland Indoor Winter Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland. portlandmainefarmersmarket.org
Scarborough 55+ Program Senior Lunch: 11 a.m., Wednesdays, SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Souper Supper at St. Mary’s: 5-7 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free meals. smary.org/souper-supper
The Sharing Table: Food For All: 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Wayside Meal Program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Deering Center Community Church, 4 Brentwood St., Portland. To volunteer or learn more, call 773-2423. deeringcentercommunitychurch.org
Health
Ongoing
Dempsey Center: health and wellness workshops such as yoga, acupressure, massage and meditation. dempseycenter.org
Free Age-Friendly Yoga Class: 9:30 a.m., Mondays, Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. fcsmaine.org
Gentle Chair Yoga for Seniors: 1 p.m., Thursdays, Freeport Community Services, open to all. fcsmaine.org
Living Well with Chronic Pain: group workshop by Healthy Living for Me. Registration required. Contact 800-620-6036, info@healthylivingforme.org or healthylivingforme.org.
Medicare 101 with Spectrum Generations: 12:30-2 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
YMCA: free online workout videos at ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/videos and ymca360.org.
Kids
Friday 1/6
Stay and Play: 10 a.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Up to age 6. topshamlibrary.org
Monday 1/9
Afterschool, Sensory Art, Pop and Fizz: 3:45 p.m., ages 5-7, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland. kitetails.org
Thursday 1/12
Science for Tots: Shapes and Shadows: 9:30 a.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland. Free with admission. kitetails.org
Friday 1/13
Library Skills for Kids: 2 p.m. Take a tour of the library and learn to use the online catalog and more. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Registration required. topshamlibrary.org
Ongoing
Chess Club: 6 p.m., first and third Wednesdays of the month, open to all ages, but children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Children’s story time: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, during the school year, Chebeague Island Library, 247 South Road. cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Dangerous Thinking Club: 5-6 p.m., third Thursday of the month, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. For teens who like to think, read and discuss. Email joconnor@yarmouthlibrary.org for more information or visit yarmouthlibrary.org to register.
Library Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Join us on the lawn at the South Portland Library for stories and songs for all ages. Bring sunscreen and hats as needed. Blankets will be provided but feel free to bring your own. southportlandlibrary.com
Music Fun with Miss Teresa: 10:30 a.m., Fridays, Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
OUT Maine free youth programs: free youth LGBTQ+ programs, registration required at outmaine.org/programs/youth.
Paws and Read with Therapy Dogs: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Free, for kids of all ages, free and open to the public. Sign up for a 15-minute session by calling 865-3307 or visiting freeportlibrary.com.
Portland Stage Play Me a Story Education Program: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave, Portland. $15 for a month, or specific date options. Gives kids ages 4-10 the experience of theater as professionals perform children’s stories and offer acting workshops. portlandstage.org
Story Time for Children: 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Downtown Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com
Story Time With Miss Robyn: 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com
Storytime with Taylor: 10:15 and 10:45 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportmaine.libcal.com
Teen Video Games: 2-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, open to teens at the downtown Portland Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com
Toddler Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Thursdays, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org
Thomas Memorial Library virtual programs: visit thomasmemoriallibrary.org for calendar updates and links to livestreams.
Libraries
Tuesday 1/10
John Sutherland: Immigration to America 1800-1924: 6:30 p.m., Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. Registration required. princememorial.org
Vermicomposting with Jock Robie: 5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. Preregistration encouraged. freeportlibrary.com
Ongoing
Chebeague Island Library: open Mondays 4-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon. Closed Sundays. cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Cundy’s Harbor Library: open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell. cundysharbor.me
Curtis Memorial Library: open every day. 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Curbside available Monday through Friday. curtislibrary.com
Falmouth Memorial Library: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 5 Lunt Road. Masks required. falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Freeport Community Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. FCL To Go 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday when building is closed to the public. freeportlibrary.com
Live Tech Help: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. topshamlibrary.org
Merrill Memorial Library: open Monday through Saturday; curbside pickup available. Free access for Yarmouth residents to the virtual library TumbleBooks at yarmouthlibrary.org. Digital Maine Library and cloudLibrary also available.
Patten Free Library in Bath: Monday through Saturday, 33 Summer St., Bath. Curbside pickup still available, call 443-5141 or go online. Access to cloudLibrary, the New York Times, TumbleBooks and more. patten.lib.me.us
Patten Free Library Homebound Delivery Service: to cardholders in Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath and Woolwich. Matches volunteers to patrons who are unable to visit the library in person. 443- 5141 ext. 23. patten.lib.me.us/new-homebound-delivery-service
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 266 Main Street, Cumberland. CloudLibrary is accessible to check out eBooks. princememorial.org/cloudlibraryinstructions
Scarborough Public Library: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. Digital services available. scarboroughlibrary.org
South Portland Public Library: Main Library open Monday through Saturday, branch open Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday. For more information, call 767-7660 or visit southportlandlibrary.com.
Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; open to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Topsham Public Library: open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; open to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; open to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. topshamlibrary.org
Parks & Nature
Saturday 1/7
Watch the Winter Sun Rise at Giant’s Stairs: 6:15 a.m., Giant’s Stairs Trail, 19 Ocean St., Bailey Island. Free, preregistration required. hhltmaine.org
Coastal Birding with Andrew Mackie: 9 a.m., Ferry Beach, 50 Ferry Road, Scarborough. Preregistration required. scarboroughlandtrust.org
Guided hike at Suckfish Brook Conservation Area: 1 p.m., 4 Upland Road, Falmouth. Hosted by Falmouth Land Trust. Wear boots and consider snowshoes. Free. falmouthlandtrust.org
Ongoing
Explore Scarborough Trails: explore local trails in Scarborough. scarboroughmaine.org
Falmouth Land Trust: guided hikes throughout the year, free and open to all. falmouthlandtrust.org/events
Guided Walks with Freeport Conservation Trust: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. freeportconservationtrust.org
Maine Audubon sanctuaries in Falmouth, Freeport, Scarborough and West Bath: free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. No pets. maineaudubon.org/news
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: information about recreational opportunities, including fishing, riding, hunting, trapping and hiking at mefishwildlife.com.
Natural Resources Council of Maine: maps to explore the state. nrcm.org
Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport: hiking, gardening, workshops and more, free and open from dawn to dusk. wolfesneck.org
Recreation
Ongoing
American Legion Junior Archery Program: 6 p.m., Brunswick American Legion George T Files Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick.
Bicycle Coalition of Maine: 38 Diamond Street, Portland. Free safety classes and riding clinics, including off-road biking. bikemaine.org
Bridge: 1 p.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Maine By Foot: maps of walking trails throughout Maine, including wheelchair-accessible trails. Can be filtered by town. mainebyfoot.com
Table Tennis: 11 a.m., Mondays, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
Support
Ongoing
Al Anon: alcohol addiction and recovery resources. 1-888-4AL-ANON. findrecovery.com/alanon_meetings/me
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter: helpline at 800-272-3900 available 24/7. alz.org/maine
Connected: 7-9 p.m., first Monday of the month, St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick. Free, nondenominational group for widows, widowers, divorced and singles 55-plus, with guest speaker and light refreshments. 725-1266 or 725-8386. allsaintsmaine.com/st-charles-borromeo
Dempsey Center Program Guide: classes, workshops and groups to help and support in the fight against cancer. Free. Registration required. Email registration@dempseycenter.org or call 877-336-7287.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 8 a.m., Saturdays, 30 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook. Additional dates and meetings on Zoom. foodaddicts.org
Health Care and Frontline Workers: free confidential coaching sessions, wellness workshops and connection groups for those who may be feeling down, disconnected or discouraged. Call 1-800-769-9819, see workforceeap.com/strengthenme or email strengthenme@northernlight.org.
Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer One2One Confidential line: leave a message at 441-5374 or 1-855-552-7200 ext. 801; a volunteer will call back. mcfpc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Maine) Teen Text Support Line: a mental health program for youths 13-24, text 207-515-8398, noon to 10 p.m. daily. namimaine.org/teentextline
OUT Maine: a nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youths throughout the state, connects staff with at-risk youth through the phone and social media. More information at outmaine.org.
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine: free and private virtual support groups at sassmm.org, or call 1-800-871-7741.
Sweetser mental health resources: online exercises to cope with daily challenges, visit sweetser.org/online-wellness-tools-for-coping-with-covid-19 for titles such as Staying Connected While Social Distancing, Managing Time at Home with the Kids, and Parenting in Challenging Times and Changing Plans.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): locations around Maine. 729-6400, tops.org
The Yellow Tulip Project: support and community for those with mental illnesses, online resources at theyellowtulipproject.org.
Walking with Moms in Need: 3 p.m., Fridays. Unplanned pregnancy support group and services. Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. For more, call 847-6885, kim.palli@portlanddiocese.org. pothe.org
Volunteer
Ongoing
American Red Cross Blood Drives: redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive, pre-registration encouraged.
Dempsey Center: help make life better for people affected by cancer in Scarborough and Portland. Clayton’s House host in Portland, orientation ambassador, wig and headwear consultant, Reiki, community gardeners needed. dempseycenter.org/volunteer
Northern New England Region of the American Red Cross: volunteers needed to support relief efforts. Review the most urgently needed volunteer positions at redcross.org/volunteertoday or contact Volunteer Services at volunteerNNE@redcross.org or 800-464-6692. Other ways to help include monetary and blood/platelet donations.
Puppy Raisers and Sitters Wanted: Maine Region of Guiding Eyes for the Blind has ongoing need for people in the greater Portland area to teach basic skills and socialize pups for 14-16 months along with puppy sitters. Email maineregion@guidingeyes.net or visit guidingeyes.org/puppy-raising
Women Build: Habitat for Humanity program to construct affordable housing, details at habitatportlandme.org/womenbuild.
Workshops/Talks
Sunday 1/8
Puppeteers’ Happy Hour: Breath, Focus, Movement: 4 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. Informal workshop led by Ian Bannon. Ages 8 and up, any experience level welcome. Free; drinks for sale. mayostreetarts.org
Tuesday 1/10
Food Journeys: a brief history of American cuisine: 1 p.m. Midcoast Senior College presents three free workshops based on the research of Sarah Lohman. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. No registration required. topshamlibrary.org
Wednesday 1/11
Digital Tools for Small Business: 8 a.m., online via Zoom, free, hosted by CEI Women’s Business Center Northeast. wbc.ceimaine.org
Topsham Garden Club: Dealing with Varmints: noon, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. topshamlibrary.org
The Transforming Maine Economy: noon. Midcoast Senior College presents a discussion with John Dorrer, a former chief economist and research director of the Maine Department of Labor. Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Free. midcoastseniorcollege.org
Thursday 1/12
Sole Prop or LLC? Which Business Structure is Right for Me: 10 a.m., online via Zoom, free, hosted by CEI Women’s Business Center Northeast. wbc.ceimaine.org
The Environmental Impact of the War in Ukraine with Laura A. Henry: 6:30 p.m., online via Zoom, hosted by the Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com
Through 3/22
L.L. Bean, free fly-tying class: 5 p.m. beginner, 7 p.m. intermediate, Wednesdays, 95 Main St., Freeport. Preregistration required. visitfreeport.com
Ongoing
Career Building, Entrepreneurship and Money Management classes: online by New Ventures Maine. Free, monthly schedule at newventuresmaine.org/class-schedules.
Conversational Spanish Group: 1 p.m., Fridays via Zoom, hosted by South Portland Public Library. Open to all skills levels. Register at southportlandlibrary.com.
Ecomaine Waste Management: learning videos, virtual tours about recycling, composting. ecomaine.org
Free College Courses: for adult education students through Maine DOE and community college system. bit.ly/3qL5RwC
“From Farm to Table Fare”: seven-video series about preparing locally sourced cuts from a whole chicken, selecting and grinding cuts of beef, and using prepared beef and chicken in recipes, free at extension.umaine.edu/livestock.
“Grow Your Business Online”: New Ventures Maine online course, work at your own pace and complete by Dec. 31. Free. newventuresmaine.org
Healthy Living for ME: classes on a variety of health topics, many are free. Visit healthylivingforme.org for schedule and registration.
Interviews with the Irish in Maine: hosted by Maine Irish Heritage Center on youtube.com.
Maine Audubon: nature and environment classes and workshops, many free. maineaudubon.org/events
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Organization: free newsletter at bit.ly/3ef1j9s. Resources and classes at mofga.org.
Medicare 101 with Spectrum Generations: 12:30 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
New Ventures Maine: free online classes on careers, business and finance. Visit newventuresmaine.org/class-schedules for schedule and to register.
Scarborough Kiwanis Club: noon, Fridays, Cowbell Grill, 185 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough. Free and open to the public. scarboroughkiwanis.org
Songwriting Workshop: 6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Thomas Memorial Library Community Room, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Registration closes at noon the day of the workshop. Register at thomasmemoriallibrary.org.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging: resources, services and education for healthy aging, in-person and remote. Call 396-6500 or email SMAAResource@yarmouth.me.us. smaaa.org
Support Maine Wildlife with Native Maine Plants: Maine Audubon online plant finder at mainenativeplants.org for plants best suited for specific sites, provide best ecological function and benefit, and complement the landscape.
Techspresso: help with technology 2-3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. Schedule a 15-min appointment. Sign up at circulation desk or by phone. yarmouthlibrary.org
Wolfe’s Neck Farm: educational environmental activities at wolfesneck.org/educational-activities.
World Affairs Conversation Group: 11 a.m., every other Friday, People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. peopleplusmaine.org
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