AREA

Barbershop chorus: Maine-ly Harmony Women’s Barbershop Chorus rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Affairs hospital at Togus, Building 205, Room 112; all women are welcome; call 582-5523.

AUGUSTA

Fiber Fun: Fiber Fun Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Spinnakeesfarm, 1180 Tasker Road; all fiber arts enthusiasts are welcome to come and knit, crochet, felt, spin and hook; for more information, call Betty at 622-5343 or visit www.spinnakeesfarm.com.

Author event: Maine Authors in May series, 1 p.m., Lithgow Public Library Reading Room, 45 Winthrop St.; former Capital Weekly columnist Milton Huntington will talk about his new book, “A Lifetime of Laughter”; this event is free and open to the public; 626-2415.

NAMI group: National Alliance on Mental Illness Capital Area family support group, 6:30-8 p.m., NAMI Maine office, 1 Bangor St.; 395-4669 or 582-2215.

For teens: Augusta Boys & Girls Club for Teens, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Buker Center, 22 Armory St.; academics, sports, career exploration, arts and crafts, cooking program and more; for teenagers in middle school through high school; for more information, call 622-0452.

Jaycees: Augusta Area Jaycees, 6:30 p.m., Buker School.

Food bank: Augusta Food Bank open 12:30-2 p.m., 9 Summer St.; serving residents of Augusta and Manchester; 622-5225.

Historical society: Kennebec Historical Society, 107 Winthrop St., open for research, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; to schedule an appointment outside of these hours, call 622-7718.

Zen center: Kennebec River Zen Center, 6:30 p.m.; 622-9433 or centerforbuddhist [email protected].

Library events: Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., activities: Family Story Time, 10 a.m., Youth Services; free and open to the public; 626-2415 or www.lithgow.lib.me.us.

For children: Children’s Discovery Museum, 171 Capitol St., open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wellness Wednesday with Be Active obstacle course and healthy snack; $5.50 for children, $4.50 for adults and free for children younger than 12 months; 622-2209 or www. childrensdiscoverymuseum. org.

BELGRADE

Activities: Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons activities: After School Education Program, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; and basketball, 7 p.m.; 495-3481.

COOPERS MILLS

For seniors: Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club, noon, Lions Clubhouse; potluck dinner followed by a musical program with Joe Greenwood and Brian Casey; attendees should bring a dessert or casserole; all seniors welcome.

GARDINER

Farmers’ market: Gardiner Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., on The Common; 20 vendors; local products, including vegetables, meats, dairy products, ice cream, baked goods, jams and jellies and more; Electronic Benefits Transfer cards and Women, Infants and Children checks accepted; rain or shine.

HALLOWELL

Lunch break: Lunch with an Artist, noon-1 p.m., SpinOff Studio, 184 Water St.; Matt Demers, who maintains studio space at Art Dogs in Gardiner, will talk about his work; free; attendees should bring a bag lunch; 629-9020.

Library event: Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St., activity: Children’s Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; story and craft appropriate for 2- to 5-year-olds; younger and older siblings welcome; free and open to the public; 622-6582.

Business network: Business Network International, 8:30 a.m., Power Play, 301 Water St.; visitors are welcome for coffee and networking; for more information, call Lou at 624-1487.

For seniors: Spectrum Generations, William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, activities: Adult Day 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; spaghetti and meatballs lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with entertainment by Mike Drake; computer lessons, noon-4 p.m.; by appointment; and game day 1-4 p.m.; 626-7777.

LITCHFIELD

For seniors: Litchfield Senior Center, Litchfield Academy Community Building, activities: aerobics, 8:30 a.m.; senior chorus, 10 a.m.; and chorus and instruments, 11 a.m.

OAKLAND

American Legion: Decker-Simmons American Legion Post 51 open 3-8 p.m.

VFW: Ernest A. Rutter Post 9384 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7:30 p.m., post home.

READFIELD

For seniors: New senior center and cafe, 9-11 a.m., Maranacook Middle School, Route 17; “Travel to Peru” presented by Deb Domaster; tea, coffee, muffins, games and presentations provided; attendees are encouraged to bring knitting, crafts, books, writing, instruments and friends; there will be opportunities to help students plant gardens, work on special projects and to hike the trails; for more information, call Rebecca at 685-7337.

RICHMOND

For seniors: Richmond Senior Center, 314 Front St., open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for socializing, crafts, videos, cards, games and assistance with medical, financial or emotional problems; and game day with light refreshments, 12:30 p.m.; all seniors welcome.

WINTHROP

Square dance: Squire Town Squares Square Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., basic; and advanced, 8:30-9 p.m.; Winthrop Grade School, Highland Avenue; 626-0779.

Lions Club: Winthrop Lions Club, 7 p.m.

Free meal: Winthrop Hot Meals Kitchen hot meal served 11:30 a.m.-noon, St. Francis Church hall; free; residents of Winthrop and surrounding towns welcome; take out available; for more information, call 400-1527.