SATURDAY

AUGUSTA

E-Waste event: E-Waste Event, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Augusta Civic Center; residential electronics only — no items that contain Freon: accepted items include TVs, CPUs, fax machines, printers, copiers, accessories, cellphones, household battery, DVD/CD players; donation in lieu of disposal fee; donations benefit local food banks; pickup available for $25 minimum fee, call 458-2467 to set up a time.

Author event: Barbara Walsh to sign copies of her book “August Gale: A Father and Daughter’s Journey into the Storm,” 2-6 p.m., Barnes & Noble; Walsh also will sign copies of her children’s book “Sammy in the Sky”; www.barbarawalsh.net/.

Medicare information: UnitedHealthcare community meeting, 10 a.m., Panera Bread, 37 Xavier Loop; information for Medicare beneficiaries to better understand the program provided; visit www.Medicare.gov or www.UHCMedicareSolutions. com; 877-486-2048, TTY 711.

Farmers’ market: Augusta Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Turnpike Mall; vegetable vendors selling beet greens, Swiss chard, lettuce, bok choy and rhubarb and two bakers, new this season, offering fruit scones, pies, baked bread, cookies and bars; goat cheese and raw goat milk, pickles, relish, salsa, jam, jelly, strawberries, raspberries, apples and pears; Terry Johnston at 549-5112 or visit www.augustafarmersmarket. com.

For children: Children’s Discovery Museum, 171 Capitol St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Donald Duck Day; $5.50 for children, $4.50 for adults and free for children younger than 12 months; 622-2209 or www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org.

Dance: American Legion Post 2, dance, 7-11 p.m., post home, Capitol Street Extension; smoke-free; $5 cover; members and guests only; 622-2194.

CHINA

Food pantry: China Community Food Pantry open noon-1 p.m., east side of Lakeview Drive.

GARDINER

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.

LITCHFIELD

Public dance: Public dance, 6-11 p.m., Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club; country, oldies and classic rock music by The Wildwoods Band, the Missing Pieces Band and Gary Leet and Elizabeth Country Drifters; admission costs $7 per person or $12 per couple; concessions for sale; 50/50 and raffles; attendees must be 21 and older and can bring their own beverages; 737-0920.

Thrift shop: Litchfield Academy Thrift Shop, 9 a.m.-noon; benefits restoration of Litchfield Academy.

PALERMO

Free clothing: Free clothing given out, 9-11 a.m., Palermo Christian Church; call 993-2768 or 993-2636.

READFIELD

Historical society: Readfield Historical Society, Route 17, open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; call 685-4662.

VASSALBORO

Coffee house: Music and open microphone night, 7-9 p.m., East Vassalboro Grange Hall, Route 32/Main Street; attendees are encouraged to bring an instrument; piano and new sound system available.

WALDOBORO

Bingo: Saturday Night Bingo, American Legion, Charles C. Lilly Post 149, 181 Jefferson St.; bingo chairperson Donna Wallace; proceeds benefit scholarships and community projects; doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m.; kitchen will be open.

WASHINGTON

Farmers’ market: Washington Grange Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Evening Star Grange Hall, Old Union Road; organic dairy products, raw milk, native perennials, trees and shrubs, ethnic and traditional baked goods using Maine-grown whole grains, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, handspun yarn and more; through mid-December; 845-2140.

WAYNE

Farmers’ market: Wayne farmers’ market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Green next to the post office; vegetables, meat, perennials, baked goods, wool, goat’s milk soap, blueberries, eggs and more; most markets will feature an open microphone time for musicians to perform; http://waynefarmersmarket.weebly.com.

SUNDAY

AREA

Drawing session: Life drawing sessions, 7-9 p.m., Harlow Gallery; artists should bring easel; $6; 626-9384.

AUGUSTA

Zen center: Kennebec River Zen Center, 9 a.m.; 622-9433 or [email protected].

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.

OAKLAND

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

VASSALBORO

Museum: Vassalboro Historical Society Museum, 327 Main St., East Vassalboro, open house, 1-4 p.m.; an exhibit features old clothing and accessories; displays; through Oct. 28; 923-3505.