Government Listings

Athens

Advocating for Animals in Maine Grassroots Meeting (Augusta), Please join us for a free grassroots meeting to discuss current issues affecting Maine’s animals, including the upcoming bear referendum. khansberry@humanesociety.org Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St. 6-7 p.m.

Chelsea

Selectmen, Chelsea Grange, 230 Togus Road. 6:45 p.m.

Clinton

Trustees of Brown Memorial Library, reading room Brown Memorial Library, 53 Railroad St. www.clinton-me.us. 6:30 p.m.

Clinton Planning Board, Clinton Town, 27 Baker St. 7 p.m.

Embden

Fire/Rescue Department, Pownalboro Station. 6:30 p.m.

Assessors, Embden Town Office, 809 Embden Pond Road. embden.me.gov. 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Farmingdale

Selectmen, Farmingdale Town Office, 289 Maine Ave. www.farmingdalemaine.org. 6:30 p.m.

Hallowell

Planning Board, monthly meeting. City Council Chambers. Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St. 7 p.m.

Monmouth

Selectmen, Public hearing on tax increment finance budget. Monmouth Town Office, 859 Main St. 933-2206. 6 p.m.

Moscow

Water District, Moscow Water District office, 18 Nichols Hill Road. 672-3668. 7 p.m.

New Vineyard

Trustees, New Vineyard Public Library, 20 Lake St. www.newvineyardlibrary.org. 7 p.m.

Newport

Selectmen, Newport Fire Department, 21 Water St. 368-2533. 7:30 p.m.

Norridgewock

Board of Tax Assessors, Norridgewock Town Office, 16 Perkins St.. www.townofnorridgewock.com. 5:30 p.m.

Selectmen, Norridgewock Town Office, 16 Perkins St. www.townofnorridgewock.com. 6 p.m.

Pittston

Select Board, Pittston Town Office, 38 Whitefield Road. www.pittstonmaine.org. 6 p.m.

Manchester

School Board, Manchester Elementary School, 17 School St. 7 p.m.

Whitefield

Planning Board weekly work session, Whitefield Fire Department, Town House Road. 549-5285. 6 p.m.

Winthrop

Planning Board, Winthrop Town Office, 17 Highland Drive. 377-7200. 7 p.m.

Community

Albion

Albion Senior Citizens Club, Besse Building, 22 Main St. www.albionme.com. 10:30-9:30 a.m.

Augusta

Kennebec Historical Society program — The Early History of Fort Halifax, historian and author Daniel Tortora, Ph.D., will give a lecture; time for questions; book signing. City Center, 16 Cony St. 622-7718. 6:30 p.m.

Augusta Food Bank, serving Augusta and Manchester residents Augusta Food Bank, 9 Summer St. www.augustafoodbank.org. 12:30-2 p.m.

Augusta Boys & Girls Club for Teens, academics, sports, career exploration, arts and crafts, cooking program and more. Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St. 8-620-8220. 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Wellness with obstacle course and healthy snack. Children’s Discovery Museum, 171 Capitol St. www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org. 11 a.m.

Historical Society, open for research Kennebec Historical Society, 107 Winthrop St. www.kennebechistorical.org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Family story time, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. www.lithgow.lib.me.us. 10 a.m.

Drop-in technology help, one-on-one technical help. Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. www.lithgow.lib.me.us. 10 a.m.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Capital Area Connections, peer support for adults living with mental illness. Crisis and Counseling, 10 Caldwell Road. 5:15 p.m.

Fiber Fun, all fiber arts enthusiasts welcome to knit, crochet, felt, spin and hook. Spinnakees Farm, 1180 Tasker Road. www.spinnakeesfarm.com. 6 p.m.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Capital Area Family Support Group, NAMI Maine Office, 1 Bangor St. 622-5767. 6:30 p.m.

Maine-ly Harmony Women’s Barbershop Chorus rehearsal, all women welcome. Building 205, room 112 VA Maine Healthcare System hospital at Togus, building 205. 6:30 p.m.

V.L. 308 Promenade, 6 p.m. potluck supper. American Legion Post 205, 400 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m.

Maine State Archives hosts historian Jerry Desmond, author of “Turning the Tide at Gettysburg — How Maine Saved the Union,” free. Maine State Archives. 287-5790. 7 p.m.

Bingham

Knitting group, for all ages. Bingham Union Library, 297 Main St. 672-3002. 6-7:30 p.m.

Belgrade

Adult Basketball, Belgrade Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive. www.townofbelgrade.com. 7 p.m.

Belgrade Historical Society program, “Tourism in the Belgrades,” Earle Shettleworth, Maine State historian, will present the program, using old photographs, post cards and tourist brochure, $5, free for members. Maine Lakes Resource Center, 137 Main St. 797-3218. 7:30 p.m.

Clinton

Simple Soup lunch, donations and volunteer cooks welcome, free. Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, 13 Church St. noon-1 p.m.

Embden

Free bone builders class, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road. 9 a.m.

Neighbor to Neighbor Thrift Shop, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Embden Library, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sewing, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road. 10 a.m.-noon.

Community luncheon, sponsored by AmeriCorps AIMS High members, Community Center volunteers and Carrabec High School, donations accepted. Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fairfield

Preschool story and craft hour, Lawrence Public Library, 33 Lawrence Ave. 10:15 a.m.

Farmers market, Nazarene Church, 81 Main St. 2-6 p.m.

Lamb’s Clothes Closet, Fairfield First Baptist Church, 12 Newhall St. 314-1604. 4:30-6 p.m.

TOPS weight loss program, 5:30 p.m. weigh in Lawrence High School, School Street. 6 p.m.

Fairfield Center

TOPS, Fairfield Center Methodist Church, Crossroads Route 139. 453-8431. 5 p.m.

Hallowell

Children’s hour, story and craft appropriate for 2-5 year old, younger siblings welcome, free. Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St. www.hubbardfree.org. 10:30 a.m.

Foot clinic, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 8 a.m.-noon.

Computer lessons, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. www.spectrumgenerations.org. noon.

Blood pressure clinic, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 12:15-1 p.m.

Game day, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. 1-4 p.m.

Business Network International, coffee and networking. Play Power Personal Training, 301 Water St. www.powerplaypersonaltraining.com. 8:30 a.m.

Veterans’ advocate services, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 10 a.m.

Jefferson

Jefferson Historical Society Old Town House, open by appointment, free. Jefferson Historical Society Old Town House, 7 Gardiner Road. 549-7381. 9-11 a.m.

Kingfield

Ladies exercise class, walking, videos, stretching and strengthening exercises for all fitness levels. Western Mountain Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Road. 491-7433. 5:30 p.m.

Knox

Anything Under the Sun Food Pantry, An1559 Webb Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Litchfield

Aerobics, Litchfield Senior Center Litchfield Academy Senior Building. 8:30 a.m.

Exercise equipment available, Litchfield Senior Center Litchfield Academy Senior Building. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Music practice, Litchfield Senior Center Litchfield Academy Senior Building. 10 a.m.

Madison

Bone builders class, Old Point School, 108 Old Point Ave. 696-0872. 9 a.m.

People Who Care Food Cupboard, serving Anson, North Anson, Embden, Madison and New Portland. Old Point School, 108 Old Point Ave. 696-3439. 8 a.m.-noon.

Bingo, doors open at 4:40 p.m. Harvell-Bishop VFW Post 7865, 58 Preble Ave. 696-3806. 6:30 p.m.

Mercer

Walking program, indoor walking shoes required. Mercer Community Center, 1015 Beech Hill Road. www.mercerme.us. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Norridgewock

Norridgewock Sportman Association, project planning session. New members needed. Oosoola Country Store, 90 Mercer Road. norrsports.org. 7 p.m.

Oakland

Boy Scout Troop 454, Oakland Sidney United Methodist Church, 20 West School St. www.oaksumc.org. 6:30-8 p.m.

Palermo

Fizz, Boom, Read, join Buster B. to celebrate the closing day, free concert all ages. Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3. www.palermo.lib.me.us. 11 a.m.

Richmond

For seniors: cards, games and socializing, Golden Oldies Senior Center, 314 Front St. 737-2161. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Skowhegan

Story time, Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St. www.skowhegan.lib.me.us. 10 a.m.

Skowhegan Food Cupboard, Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard, 16 Cariani St. 474-9249. 10-11 a.m.

Walking, Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. www.skowhegan.org. 6-10 a.m.

Senior Citizens, Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge, Silver Street. 9 a.m.-noon.

Community Clothes Closet, Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Doctor Mann Road. 474-3915. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Museum, Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center, 66 Elm St. www.skowheganhistoryhouse.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Open gymnasium, bring indoor shoes. Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. www.skowhegan.org. noon-2 p.m.

Redington Home Residential Care informational tours, by appointment, 11 North Ave. www.maineassistedlivingfacility.com. 4-6 p.m.

Waterville

Lego Club, for building enthusiasts 7 and older. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. www.watervillelibrary.org. 2 p.m.

Walk program, Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St., Waterville. www.clubayc.org. 6-8:30 a.m.

Fitness, Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 8:30 a.m.

Pickleball, equipment provided. Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St. www.clubayc.org. 9 a.m.

Outdoor walking group, for adults. Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St.. www.clubayc.org. 9:30 a.m.

Waterville Historical Society, museum tours. Redington Museum, 62 Silver St. users.adelphia.net. 10 a.m.

Greater Waterville Area Food Bank, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St. 872-7564. 10 a.m.-noon.

Women’s Initiative, The Center, 93 Main St. 692-0290. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

John and Cynthia Vergilii, Retired Opera and Broadway singers of Broadway and traditional music, free. Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. www.spectrumgenerations.org. noon.

Family caregiver support group, Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. www.spectrumgenerations.org. noon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, High Nooners Lunch Bunch, Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby St. shelterme.org. noon1 p.m.

Eating Disorder Group, for people with anorexia, bulimia, pica, compulsive overeating or other eating disorders. Thayer Center for Health, 149 North St. www.mainegeneral.org. 6 p.m.

Community Mindfulness Meditation Circle, free. School Street Yoga Studio, 5 School St. 7 p.m.

Gamblers Anonymous, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 Eustis Parkway. 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Initiative craft circle, bring a craft to share. REM Center, 93 Main St. www.rem1.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cribbage, Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 12:30 p.m.

Lunch for seniors, Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. www.spectrumgenerations.org. 11:30 p.m.

West Gardiner

West Gardiner Historical Society meeting, Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club, 314 Spears Corner Road. 10:45 a.m.

Whitefield

Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club, meeting to follow cookout. Whitefield Lions Club, Main Street. noon.

Wilton

Food pantry, proof of residency required. Wilton Area Food Pantry, 600 Main St. 645-2190. 10 a.m.-noon.

Homeschoolers book-sharing group, Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. www.wilton-free.lib.me.us. 2 p.m.

Winslow

General technology help session, Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., www.winslow-me.gov. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Multiple Sclerosis support group, Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St. 6 p.m.

Winthrop

Children’s Yoga with Mrs. Cobb, Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. www.baileylibrary.org. 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Music Time with Mr. Rob, Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. www.baileylibrary.org. 11 a.m.

Arts & Crafts, Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. www.baileylibrary.org. 2 p.m.

Summer Lego Fun, Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. 3-1:45 p.m.

Bailey Title Waves Book Group, Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. www.baileylibrary.org. 6 p.m.

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