Community Calendar

St. Ann's Kennebunkport 2025 Benefit Concert -- August 17, 5:00 to 6:15pm

St. Ann’s By The Sea in Kennebunkport, ME will be hosting an exciting concert 'Magnificent Mozart' in the oceanfront Stone Chapel. Directed by Ian Watson, the performance will feature world-class musicians playing authentic period instruments. The public is invited to hear this memorable performance in a spectacular setting. Proceeds will benefit the St. Ann’s Church preservation fund.

Performed on period violins, violas, cello, bass and fortepiano:
- Divertimento for strings in F major, K138 by Wolfgang Mozart
- Piano Concerto no. 12 in A, K414 by Wolfgang Mozart
- Divertimento for strings in D, K136 by Wolfgang Mozart

Game night, every Sunday in Surry. We play new & old board games, card games, dice games, word games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.

$2/person goes to the community center.

L.L.Bean Summer in the Park 2025
🎉 July 4 – August 31, in Freeport, ME
Join us for a summer of free outdoor fun at L.L.Bean’s Flagship Campus! Enjoy daily activities like yoga, live music, movie nights, kids’ crafts, and more, plus special events including a July 4th celebration, local concerts, and dog-friendly weekends. All ages welcome!

SUMMER SCARES: 2-SENTENCE HORROR STORY CONTEST

Submit a 2-sentence horror story for the chance to win a prize. Submissions will be accepted in three age categories – Child, Teen, and Adult – from Monday August 11 through Saturday August 23 at the library or via email to lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.

Submissions will be displayed for judging from Monday August 25 until Saturday August 30.

For more information contact 207-513-3134 or lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.

Which Stitch? is a community group where participants bring their current fiber and needle projects to work and converse with each other. Participants are welcome to use ArtWaves' supply of materials to knit, crochet, sew, mend, embroider, weave, felt, cross stitch, and so much more! Beginning instruction can be provided and the occasional special guest will introduce new techniques and demo their work.

This ongoing group maintains an email list for people interested in receiving regular updates and information. If you would like to be included, please email office@artwavesmdi.org.

Which Stitch? is a drop-in group, no registration is required. It is free for ArtWaves Members and a $5 suggested donation for non-members

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. We'll finish the tour with three samples of featured releases. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
4 samples
30 minutes
$20 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers. Guests who are not drinking beer will have a choice of NA beverage. Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 8, 2025 to Sep 4, 2025 and happens every:
Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 2:30pm - 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 2:30pm - 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT

The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 every Monday from June 23rd-August 18th from 3:00PM-4:30PM.

Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street.

More information on ArtVan programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

Coinciding with each of our summer workshop sessions, Haystack faculty, visiting artists, Fab Lab residents, and studio assistants give presentations about their work, sharing ideas and influences with members of our community. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium and are free and open to the public.

Monday, August 18: Session 5 Studio Assistant Fellows Presentations

Each summer, Wayside partners with Cultivating Community, The Book Fairy, Locker Project, Garbage to Garden, The City of Portland, the Children's Museum, various locally owned businesses, and musicians to host four Pop up Picnics at community gardens. In 2024 we expanded our picnic offerings by partnering with Portland Trails to develop their efforts with new Mainers to use the trails throughout the city and answer questions or concerns to raise comfort with using the trails.

**The rain date for this event is Monday, August 25th, at 5:30PM.**

Celebrating its 5th year, Sounds by the Sea began in 2021 to foster community and enjoyment of live music in our cherished park. This free, family-oriented six-week summer concert series occurs on Mondays at 6:00 pm, starting after Independence Day. Concerts rotate between the Bandstand and the Picnic Shelter, made possible by the generous support of local business sponsors.