Author Talk: Paul Cappers "Better at 71"
St. Andrews Village
145 EMERY LANE
BOOTHBAY HARBOR
10/10/2019 | 2:00 pm
Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years
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St. Andrews Village
145 EMERY LANE
BOOTHBAY HARBOR
10/10/2019 | 2:00 pm
Join us for this free talk! RSVP to 633-0920. Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and St. Andrews Village.
Better at 71 explores many aspects of senior life that can be fulfilling, enjoyable, yes, even better than the life you have experience to date. You can learn to paint or begin lessons on that musical instrument that you’ve always wanted to play. Hear Cappers
talk about such interesting topics covered in his book like “the telephone pole philosophy,” “the slower minute hand,” and “imperfection and marriage.”
With a style of self-deprecating humor paired with careful research, the author provides an insightful and inspirational look at how a person’s skill happiness and faith can all be Better at 71!
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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
10/11/2019 | 7:30 pm
Advance discounted tickets $20, regular tickets $25 online and day of show. Applauded for their “flat-out amazing” performances and “stunning virtuosity” (Cleveland Classical), the highly acclaimed Kenari Quartet delivers inspiring performances that transform the perception of the saxophone. The quartet aims to highlight the instrument’s remarkable versatility by presenting meticulously crafted repertoire from all periods of classical and contemporary music.
They have found a home performing on many of the premiere chamber music series in the United States. Their performances run from classical Bach to jazz with funk and folk appearing at times.
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Cupacity
133 Main Street
Damariscotta
10/12/2019 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
SugarSpell Sweets is Popping Up in a NEW LOCATION for Pumpkinfest!
Be sure at stop by for a tempting sweet treat right next to Cupacity… We’re a perfect combo!
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CLC YMCA
525 Main St.
Damariscotta
10/12/2019 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We are partnering with CLC YMCA to bring adoptable dogs, cats, puppies & kittens to the midcoast to find forever homes.
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Broad Bay Church
941 Main Street
Waldoboro
10/12/2019 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Come and sing! Bring a guitar, bring songbooks, bring any small instrument and bring your voices! Use the Pleasant St entrance, 6pm to when our throats are dry.
Contact person Rebecca Brackett 207-208-6818 and special this week Cathy Anderson and her autoharp!
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10/14/2019 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Led by the mysterious “Lady in the Red Cloak” with her lantern, you will see buildings that once seemed ordinary but will take on eerie new dimensions as she relives their history, and that of the ghosts that are said to still reside there. Wind through the back streets and learn the early history of Wiscasset. You’ll visit the sites of mysterious happenings, hear of strange noises, stroll by the Ancient Burial Ground and more.
By reservation only; $17.50 for adults, $8 for children under 12, free for children under 5. https://www.redcloaktours.com or 207-380-3806. Other dates, towns available.
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Newcastle Fire Station
86 River Road
Newcastle
10/17/2019 | 6:30 pm
This month we’ll meet Jon Treacy of Oxford, the fourth Democrat to announce a run for the U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020.
The monthly meeting is an opportunity to meet members, participate in discussion, hear from political candidates and other speakers with
expertise, ideas and opinions about current issues.
All Democrats and progressive independent/unenrolled voters are encouraged to attend.
FMI: Chris Johnson (207) 549-3358 or http://lincolncountydemocrats.com
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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
10/18/2019 | 7:30 pm
Special advance discounted tickets $20. Regular tickets $25. 7:30 PM.
Grammy-nominated, Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was raised in Havana, Cuba, and since settling in New York City in 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting and has contributed to over 50 albums. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful, Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band, Yerba Buena, with which he recorded two albums and toured the world. He has received the Thelonius Monk Award, Sphinx Award for
Excellence and been named “Percussionist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association 4 times. His career as a band leader began in 2005 with the formation in NYC of The Pedrito Martinez Group whose performances have included festivals, performing arts centers, and venues throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Latin America. The group’s self-titled first album (released by Motema Music), was released October, 2013, was nominated for Grammy, and was chosen among
NPR’s Favorite Albums of 2013 and The Boston Globe Critics Top Ten Albums of 2013. Another performance that promises to astound Opera House audiences this fall.
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St. Giles Episcopal Church
72 Gardiner Road (Rte. 126), one quarter mile west of the junction of 126 and Rte. 213 (Bunker Hill Road)
Jefferson
10/19/2019 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
St. Giles Jefferson is hosting a kids version of the popular Paint Nite Maine program, but it will take place not at night, rather noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 19.
The kids will be taught how to paint their version of the same Halloween cat and pumpkin image, and will have loads of fun in the process. All materials and instruction are provided by Paint Nite Maine, and each painter leaves with a finished canvas. Snacks will be available.
The cost for the class is $20 per child or $35 for two. Payment is due at the door. For reservations call 207 549-7872 and leave your name, number of children attending, and a phone number where you can be reached. Space is limited, so reserve soon.
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Old Jefferson Town House
7 Gardiner Rd
Jefferson
10/19/2019 | 1:00 pm
Author May Davidson will share how her late husband, Jim, and she struggled to establish a home in Maine and made a living through a series of ups and downs. May is an engaging speaker who relates their adventures with humor and humilty.
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Pownalborough Court House Museum
23 Courthouse Road
Dresden
10/19/2019 | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to a night of historical scares. There will be hot cider and cookies provided. Admissions is $5.00 a person. Kids 12 and under free.
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Wiscasset Middle/High School
272 Gardiner Rd.
Wiscasset
10/20/2019 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lecture and discussion regarding 13,000 years of Maine history from early Native Americans to European contact. Presenters vary.
Refreshments will be provided. No fee. Donations accepted.
Refreshments will be provided
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East Forty Farm and Dairy
2361 Friendship Road
Waldoboro
10/20/2019 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
East Forty Farm is a working farm, and as you dine you will hear the cow’s bells as they graze in the field; contented grunts from the pigs in their forest pasture; and assorted clucks and quacks. The early evening is filled with bird song, and the Medomak River is illuminated by the setting sun in the distance. Each supper has a theme and the summer series is prepared by guest chefs and is limited to 20 guests.
“Maine Harvest Supper” will Fall has arrived and we are surrounded by the bounty of the late season crops. Chef Eloise Humphrey will craft a menu that is a collaborative reflection of the season.
$75 per person, BYOB
To reserve call Allison at 207-230-4318 or online at http://www.lakinsgorgescheese.com/buy-cheese
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Schooner Cove Retirement Community
35 Schooner Street
Damariscotta
10/21/2019 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Jud Caswell is like a one-man folk festival. With a rack of acoustic instruments, award winning singer-songwriter Caswell has performed
Irish & American folk music focusing on family, friends and community from Texas to Oregon and of course his native home, Maine. Join us for
a moving and culturally rich experience.