WATERVILLE — An informal pickup basketball group for people at least 35 years old is scheduled to start meeting on Sundays at 6 p.m. beginning Nov. 7 at the Alfond Youth Center. Those interested can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Isaac Leblanc at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of $5 for […]
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Oakland soup, sandwich program to reopen Nov. 6
OAKLAND — The Soup and Sandwich Program plans to reopen for Saturday takeout meals. Beginning Nov. 6, free takeout meals will be served from 11 a.m. until noon at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 37 Church St. All are welcome. For more information, call Selina Brooks at 207-616-8849.
Postponed: Diocesan council to host Stations of the Crib Nov. 6
The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is set to host a Stations of the Crib on Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Mary Church, 41 Western Ave. in Augusta. Doors open at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served. The event will also be presented via Zoom […]
‘Chinese Peasant Art’ exhibit to open Nov. 5 at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow is scheduled to present the exhibit “Chinese Peasant Art,” curated by Ann Arbor and John Rosenwald. The show will be on view Friday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 27 at 100 Water St. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, with curator remarks at 5:30 […]
Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival set for Nov. 6
Vendor registration for the festival is open.
Camden gallery to host silent art auction fundraiser for library
The Camden Public Library is putting together a silent art auction featuring Midcoast artists. The show is scheduled to be on display from Saturday to Saturday, Nov. 6-13, at Page Gallery at 23 Bay View St. in Camden. Nov. 13 is an all-day open house reception at the gallery, welcoming viewers and bidders from 10 […]
Author-illustrator to discuss storytelling potential of ‘Crankie’ scroll
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops’ weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature book artist Lucky Platt, who will discuss the storytelling potential of the ancient “Crankie” scroll from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. The storytelling form involves an illustrated or decorated scroll, and includes ways of […]
St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]
Camden library to exhibit artwork by Rockport artist
The Camden Public Library, located at at 55 Main St., plans to host Rockport artist Carol L. Douglas for a show of her paintings throughout November in the Picker Room. The show, “Welcome back to real life,” will highlight Douglas’s intense productivity during the pandemic. The public is invited to meet Douglas at her artist’s […]