AREA

Quilters: Capitol Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon, at the home of Sherry Flagg in Gardiner; Sherry Flagg, 582-5596.

For teens: Civil Air Patrol, 6-8:30 p.m., across from Camp Keyes at Augusta State Airport; cadet program includes youth 12-18 years of age; Capt. Dale J. Fellows, 622-2012.

AUGUSTA

Sustainability series: Series on sustainability, “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St.; solar energy contractor Tom Fullam will give tips on making energy efficient improvements in homes; Fullam is a state-certified energy auditor whose monthly utility bill (electricity, heat and hot water) averages less than $40; the multi-media presentation will feature nature photographs and the music of folk singer Pete Seeger; free and open to the public; 626-2415.

Yoga at Viles: Yoga class, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St.; Willow Tree Yoga, based on a traditional Hatha style yoga practice; with instructor Michael Smith; cost is $15 for non-members and $12 for members; package prices available; participants should bring their own mats and loose clothing is recommended; 626-798.

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.

For children: Children’s Discovery Museum, 171 Capitol St., open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $5.50 for children, $4.50 for adults and free for children younger than 12 months; 622-2209.

Clothing bank: Addie’s Attic clothing bank, open 9 a.m.-noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 9 Summer St.; free clothing; donations accepted; for more information, call 622-2424.

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

Square dance: Pine Cone Reelers Square Dance Club of Augusta, square dance workshops for mainstream through A-1 through May 16: A-1, 6-6:45 p.m.; alternating mainstream and plus, 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Lincoln School, 30 Lincoln St.; no workshops held if no school scheduled or school canceled; 622-6863, 582-2600 or 622-5651.

Kiwanis: Kiwanis Club, noon, Senator Inn, 284 Western Ave.

For toastmasters: Kennebec Valley International Toastmasters Chapter 1468 Augusta, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St.; www.toastmasters. org

Rotary Club: Augusta Rotary Club, 5 p.m., University of Maine at Augusta Human Rights and Holocaust Center; social time begins at 4:30 p.m.; 446-9923.

BELGRADE

Library: Belgrade Public Library open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and story time 10:30 a.m.; Internet access available; for information or renewals, call 495-3508.

Activities: Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons activities: Toddler Time, 11 a.m.-noon; After School Education Program, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; volleyball, 5:30-7 p.m.; 495-3481.

CHINA

Scouts: Boy Scout Troop 479, 6:45-8:15 p.m., China Baptist Church; 11- to 17-year-olds welcome; call Scott Adams at 968-2787.

GARDINER

Blood drive: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m., Key Bank; all donors will receive a coupon for a free small Whopper combo meal or garden fresh salad; to schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767.

Food pantry: Gardiner Food Pantry/Chrysalis Place, now open 1-3 p.m.

Clothes closet: The United Methodist Clothes Closet, 101 Spring St., open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with reasonably priced clothing for the whole family; 582-6270; volunteers needed.

Rotary Club: Gardiner Rotary Club, 7:30 a.m., buffet breakfast, business meeting and speaker, Pray Street School, 14 Pray St.

Sportsmen’s Club: Gardiner Sportsmen’s Club regular meeting, 7 p.m., Club house, Cobbossee Avenue.

HALLOWELL

Theater: Gaslight Theater’s production of “The 39 Steps,” 7:30 p.m., Hallowell City Hall; based on the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film; tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students and adults 60 and older; for reservations, call 626-3698.

For seniors: Spectrum Generations, William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, activities: Adult Day 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; yoga, 9:15-10:30 a.m.; roast beef lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with entertainment by Deborah Ridlon; and bridge 1-4 p.m.; 626-7777.

MANCHESTER

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

OAKLAND

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

READFIELD

For toddlers: Free toddler playgroup, 9-11 a.m., Readfield Elementary School; children from birth through 4 years of age not enrolled in school are welcome to attend with their parent/caregiver; activities include free play, music, story time in the library, and snack; Renee Rehn, 293-2478.

RICHMOND

For seniors: Richmond Senior Center, 314 Front St., event: A Matter of Balance series, 9-11 a.m.; learn how to improve balance and prevent falls; all are welcome.

VASSALBORO

Food pantry: Vassalboro Food Station Pantry open 11 a.m.-noon, fire station, Route 32; for all income-eligible residents of Vassalboro.

WHITEFIELD

Lions Club: Whitefield Lions Club, 7 p.m., Club house, Main Street, Coopers Mills.

WINTHROP

Food pantry: Winthrop Food Pantry, 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., 25A High St.; serving residents of Winthrop and Wayne; 377-3332.

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.