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Oct 13 Monday
Coastal Kids Preschool is excited to be teaming up with the award-winning PBS KIDS series Carl the Collector for the first-ever dedicated Sensory-Friendly Pumpkinfest Event on Monday, October 13th, from 11 am-2 pm!
When: Monday, October 13th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Coastal Kids Preschool
Accessible Parking for the event is available at Coastal Kids Preschool
Additional parking locations can be found here with access to Coastal Kids Preschool via the Pumpkinfest Shuttle
Coastal Kids Preschool is also a short walk via the Nature Trail from the CLC YMCA following
the Pumpkin Hunt or Pumkpin Drop
Carl the Collector Screening at Skidompha Library
When: Monday, October 13th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Skidompha Library – Porter Hall (Elm Street Entrance)
65 Elm Street Damariscotta, ME 04543
To access Porter Hall the day of the event, please use the Elm Street entrance, as the main entrance to the Library will be closed.
Oct 15 Wednesday
Join reporters from Maine Public and the Maine Trust for Local News for a series of listening sessions this fall. What’s going on in Maine that you’d like to see covered? What is happening in your community that we should be aware of? What do you like and not like about our respective coverage of the news so far in 2025?
We are holding a series of events we are calling Issues & Conversation at local libraries. Grab a chair and meet one-on-one with people who cover the state.
Lewiston Public Library Reporters:
Maine Trust for Public News Staffers
Ben Bragdon, managing editor, Sun Journal
Carolyn Fox, executive editor, METLN
Maine Public News Reporters
Nicole Ogrysko, All Things Considered Host and News Reporter - Housing
Susan Sharon, Deputy News Director
Patty Wight, News Reporter and Host – Healthcare
Mark Simpson, Director of News and Public Affairs
Oct 16 Thursday
The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres on November 16, 2025 on Maine Public Television.
Maine Public is holding two community preview events in October with post-viewing panel discussions.
Screeing One Panelists:
Liam Riordan, PhD, Adelaide and Alan Bird Professor of History, Department Chair at UMaine
Joseph M. Hall Jr., PhD, Associate Professor of History at Bates College
Mihku Paul, BA, MFA, Wolastoqey Poet & Activist “Core Advisory Council at Atlantic Black Box”
Strother E. Roberts, PhD, Associate Professor of History at Bowdoin College
Watch the series trailer here!
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Burnurwubskek Singers at CMTMMonday, October 13, 202510 am - 11 am
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at CMTM! From 10 am - 11 am we are excited for the return of the Burnurwubskek Singers from the Penobscot Nation who will be drumming and sharing songs and stories from their 25 years as a drum group. After participating in drumming and dancing, visit Ckuwaponahkiyik Atkuhkakonol: Wabanaki Storytelling Through Art and Traditions. This outdoor exhibit celebrates and highlights Wabanaki storytelling and art traditions that have been part of this cultural landscape that we currently call Maine for over 12,000 years.
Included with Admission.
Plan your visit: www.kitetails.org/plan-your-visit
Maine Public is a media sponsor of Portland Stage Company’s production of Eleanor. Eleanor is a peek into the life of one of the most influential women in American History. This solo show spins a tale of politicians, society, and the small moments, taking us from childhood through the presidency.
To take advantage of the Maine Public Member discount, please use the code Eleanor15.
Oct 14 Tuesday
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. Its themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption continue to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, making it a timeless classic that has endured for more than a century.
This tale of love and magic will be brought to life by the finest dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet. The graceful movements of the world’s best dancers from Ukraine, Italy, Spain, the USA and Japan will give you unforgettable emotions. And colorful costumes and decorations will transport audiences to a world of enchantment and wonder.
Please note: Certain events, including this one, are not presented by the Collins Center, University of Maine or the University of Maine System
✨🎂 Better Biddeford presents: Birthday-themed Community Parties 🎊🎶🎉
Whether it's your birthday or not- come, bring friends, and make new ones! These parties will be held on the third Thursday of each month. Our first partnership is with Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co & we're so excited to have our parties there! The food will be potluck birthday cakes, pies, treats, & snacks, there will be games and prizes- with our grand prize at the end of the night being a tinfoil sculpture from local artist, Robert the Tinman! Drink specials if it's your birthday month! Come join the party! ✨🎂🎊🎶🎉
These birthday-themed parties are free and open to all! Bring your friends and make new ones! There are fun games and prizes, potluck birthday cakes, pies, & snacks, and wonderful company! Drink specials if it's your birthday month! All are welcome! Come celebrate and have a fun night while building community! 🎊🎶🎉🥳💓🎂✨🙌
This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested, no charge for musicians. Chem-free event!
These dances are generally 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays of the month at the Surry Grange, 1229 Surry Rd. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Oct 17 Friday
If it’s true that practice makes perfect, then Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock – beloved by their millions of fans across the planet as Air Supply – have had nearly half a century to hone their skills, harness their passion and unleash the beautifully intimate yet rockin’ romantic energy of those instantly identifiable 80s hits that made them global superstars.As they close in on 50 years (exact date, May 12, 1975) since they met in the chorus of the Australian touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar, the duo is ever-present on the road in North America and overseas to the tune of 130 dates a year - and look forward to a milestone 5500th live show in fall 2024. This run includes being the first Western group to tour China and several other countries who prior to their breakthrough would not allow pop music across their borders, as well as performing for a record 175,000 people in Cuba in 2005.Air Supply’s overall sales and airplay stats are equally astounding, equaling their heroes The Beatles’ run of five consecutive Top Five Singles (“Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am”); selling a collective total of 20 million copies of their first three albums (Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever) and the 1983 Greatest Hits collection; achieving multi-million radio plays for five of their hits (including “Sweet Dreams” and the Jim Steinman- penned “Making Love Out of Nothing At All”); and having Graham honored with a BMI Million-Air Certificate recognizing three million performances of “All Out Of Love.” Don't miss AIR SUPPLY- 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Friday October 17th for what promises to be aNight to Remember!