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Hunters Breakfast at Congregational Church of Bristol

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The Congregational Church of Bristol will hold a hunters breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-10 a.m. One does not have to be a hunter to enjoy a delicious meal – everyone is welcome! The menu will consist of homemade baked beans, eggs any way one likes them, ham, fried potatoes, homemade biscuits, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee. The cost is $8 per plate.

Public Breakfast

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A public breakfast will be held at the American Legion hall, at 527 Main St. in Damariscotta on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 7:30-10 a.m.

Benefit Dinner for Wheelchair Van for Local Volunteer

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Members of the public are encouraged to come to the Hahn Community Center, at 25 Main St. in Friendship, on Friday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. for a benefit spaghetti dinner to raise money toward the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van for Savannah Robinson, of Friendship. Robinson is a volunteer at Mobius Inc. in Damariscotta.

LA Booster Auction

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The annual LA Booster auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Lincoln Academy Alumni Dining Commons. A silent auction will begin at 4 p.m. and the live auction, under the direction of John Bottero, will begin at 5 p.m.

‘Extra Helping’ for United Way is Oct. 19

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On Thursday, Oct. 19, Midcoast residents are invited to eat out at local restaurants as part of United Way’s “Extra Helping” event. A portion of the participating restaurants’ revenue will go to support the community through local United Way-funded programs.

Haiti Dinner to Benefit Neediest

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The annual Hearts and Hands for Haiti benefit dinner will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, at 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle, on Friday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.

Ride the Ghost Train in Boothbay

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On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, Boothbay Railway Village will once again be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight for the Ghost Train. Totally reimagined by a new, all-volunteer committee, the Ghost Train will have some new features.

Fall Floral Arranging at Lincoln Home

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Shelley, from Shelley’s Flowers & Gifts in Waldoboro, will demonstrate ways to arrange the spectacular colors of fall through her flower arranging on Monday, Oct. 23 from 3-4 p.m. at The Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. This event is free and open to the public.

‘Mexican Night – Make Your Own Tortilla Press’ in Nobleboro

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One can spice things up by joining Stonewall Kitchen cooking instructor Chris Toy for a class called “Mexican Night –- Make Your Own Tortilla Press.” The course is being offer through Central Lincoln County Adult Education on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Nobleboro Central School, 194 Center St., Nobleboro.

‘Day in the Woods’ at Hidden Valley Nature Center

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Registration is still open for the “A Day in the Woods” forestry event at Hidden Valley Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 14. Live music, hands-on learning opportunities, an all-day kids activity tent, and guided walks are just some of the options during this full day of forestry-related learning and fun. Registration is only $5 per person or $15 per family.

Native Plant Seed-Sowing Workshop on Oct. 28

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Growing native plants from seed is a great way to produce a lot of plants inexpensively and to protect the genetic diversity of Maine’s native plants. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a hands-on workshop on “Growing Native Plants from Seed” on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sheepscot General Store and Farm, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield.

SBHS to Highlight 1930 Ladies Aid Cookbook

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The South Bristol Historical Society will hold its final 2017 program on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the UCC Parish Hall on Rutherford Island. The program will celebrate the South Bristol Ladies Aid Society, highlighting a cookbook it produced in 1930. Reprinted copies of the cookbook are available for $10 each and refreshments that night will feature recipes from the cookbook.

Quilt Raffle to Benefit American Cancer Society

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The Wiscasset Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sell raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt for $2 each or six for $10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Ames True Value Hardware & Supply, 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset. Proceeds from the raffle will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Cash and checks will be accepted.


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