Community Calendar

Join us for the 20th Annual Doc & Mardie 5K and Youth 1-Mile Fun Run!

Lace up for one of Waterville’s favorite fitness traditions! The Doc & Mardie 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run returns on Saturday, August 23 – a community celebration of health, family, and the lasting legacy of two incredible local icons, Doc & Mardie Brown.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, weekend walker, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is for all ages and fitness levels.

The Doc & Mardie 5k and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is an ALL AGES run/walk in honor of Doc & Mardie Brown. This is truly and all ages affair, with parents pushing babies in strollers to our active older runners. It’s a fun family event for every generation!

In the spirit of Doc & Mardie, who were avid active older adults, there is even awards for the oldest Male and Female finishers!

Race Details:

Saturday, August 23 @ the AYCC
Youth 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:15 am
5K begins at 9:00 am
Youth Fun Run $5/child (increases to $10/child after July 27)
5K is $25/person (increases to $30/person after July 27)

For more information:
Kate Roy
kroy@clubaycc.org
207-873-0684

Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!

Acadia National Park, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park.

Maine's 2nd largest agricultural fair, featuring a large Exhibition Hall, giant Rockwell Amusements midway, Livestock, Truck and Tractor pulls, Livestock barns and events, Harness Racing everyday but Weds., live music, giant pumpkin contest, two nights of demolition derbies, Woodsman's Day, Black Cat Hell Drivers Auto Stunt Thrill Show and so much more! We open at 9am each day, closing at 10pm each night, except 6pm on Labor Day. There is no alcohol, glass or weapons allowed on the grounds. No pets allowed, fully trained service animals only.

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!

Join us at Portland School of Ballet's Open House on Saturday, August 23. During the Open House you will have the opportunity to meet the faculty, try a class for free, register for next school year, and grab some treats!

New to Portland School of Ballet? Come try a free class! Check out the schedule below with options for students of all ages. Our Open House will also include auditions for the 2025 production of A Victorian Nutcracker!

9:00am-10:30am: Open Class (Ages 11-18); Intermediate/Advanced Level
9:00am-9:30am: Young Dancer Class (Ages 3-6 by Sept 1)
9:30am-10:00am: Placement class for ages 7-10
10:00am-10:30am: Placement class for ages 11-18
10:30am-11:30am: Ballet Essentials Open Class (Teens/Adult); True Beginner Level
10:30am-11:15am: Nutcracker Auditions, Ages 7-10
11:15am-12:00pm: Nutcracker Auditions, Ages 11-18

Note: Students who are enrolled in classes at Portland School of Ballet for the 2025/2026 School Year do not need to audition for A Victorian Nutcracker

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.

Good morning,

Please join us for a vibrant day of inspiration, innovation, and fun at the 2025 inaugural Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair, on Saturday August 23 at the Radical Reuse Center on Rt 17 in Union. Free admission, free on-site parking, all are invited!

Stop by between 10am and 3pm for live music and food, and visit artists and artisans making unique, handcrafted items from reclaimed materials, including furniture, jewelry, art, and more! Support local makers and take home one-of-a-kind treasures.

The festival will also feature stunning creations made by local artists using materials from a deconstructed historic house in Camden. Many of these showcased items will be available for purchase.

Learn more about Radical Reuse and how it’s shaping a more sustainable future in Midcoast Maine at the Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair on August 23.

Hope to see you there!

On Saturday, August 23, from 10-11 AM, Joshua Klein, author of Hands Employed Aright: The Furniture Making of Jonathan Fisher (1768-1847), will be at the Jonathan Fisher House demonstrating grain painting techniques based on his research into the painted finishes Fisher applied to his furniture.

At times, painted decoration was aimed at simulating expensive cabinetmaking woods, but other times, these artists embraced fanciful and whimsical decorative effects that no lumber could match. Jonathan Fisher used these techniques in his own furniture making, examples of which can be seen at the historic house museum. Come and join Joshua as he walks through the grain-painting process. And if you wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy, you too can try your hand at the process!

This event is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. No reservations are required to attend. This program will be held outdoors. In the event of rainy weather, it will be moved into the barn, which has limited indoor space, and waterproof footwear would be recommended to access.

'A Victorian Nutcracker' Youth Auditions
August 23, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm
https://www.portlandballet.org/

Returning to the stage this December, A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic holiday story that is unique to Portland and its history, as the first act takes place in the Victoria Mansion with characters pulled directly from Portland’s past. Auditions are open to dancers ages 7-17 from any studio in our community.

10:30am-11:15am: Nutcracker Auditions, Ages 7-10; Check in at 10:15am
11:15am-12:00pm: Nutcracker Auditions, Ages 11-18; Check in at 11:00am

Audition fee: $15

*Students who are enrolled in classes at Portland School of Ballet for the 2025/2026 School Year do not need to audition.

https://www.portlandballet.org/vicnut25

The Lewiston Public Library will be offering drop-in Preschool Playdates from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays* in the Children’s program room.
*(The Library will be closed on Saturday, 8/30 in observance of Labor Day & Saturday, 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving.)

Drop-in and join us for Preschool Playdates! Preschoolers and their families are invited to stop in during our Preschool Playdates to engage in imaginative play and build friendships. A variety of toys, games, and crafts will be available during all sessions.

The programs will take place in the Children’s Program Room on the 3rd floor.

The programs are free and there is no registration required. All families with children between the ages of 2-6 are welcome to attend. Siblings are also welcome.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information on children’s programming contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.