Community Calendar

Every summer we host two weekly group paddles for sea kayakers and stand-up paddlers from June through August. These one-hour sessions are a chance for local paddlers to get on the water together in the early morning when seas on Casco Bay are more likely to be calm.

It’s free to join if you bring your own SUP or sea kayak, or if you’re a Portland Paddle member. If you aren’t a member and need to rent a kayak or SUP, the cost is $25.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start our group paddles on time. For members and those renting a kayak/SUP, we ask that you make a rental booking at least 8 hours in advance. (If you’re a member, remember to enter your member code when you book). Using your own vessel? No need to make any reservations in advance; just show up. These paddles are led by our staff, who are happy to share tips, but they are not guided trips and you should not join if you need instruction or assistance in order to participate.
The group will stay on the water for about an hour and will pick a destination that fits the conditions and participants.

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!

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.

From July 3 through August 28, the Rockport Public Library will host a show of works by abstract artist Noah Stitt. The exhibit, “Heavy Light,” features paintings and sculpture exploring play, structure, and the medium of paint.

“Using humor, subtlety, and suspension, my work explores the boundary between the objective and subjective image,” says Stitt. “Scenes are set in which the viewer is left to decide for themselves how to interpret the slippage between the two. With a heavy material presence, these objects and images lend themselves to a narrative reading. I think of them as 'narrative abstractions’."

Noah Stitt holds an MFA in Studio Art from Hunter College, CUNY, where he also taught; a BFA from Montana State University (also in Studio Art); and participated in the Early College Program at Maine College of Art. He has worked at the Coastal Maine Art Workshops, High Street Gallery, and in an ice studio in Queens, New York. Among other venues, his work has been shown at Hunter College Gallery and online at Hauser & Wirth. After many years living in various parts of the country, Stitt now resides in his home state of Maine.

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This is a weekly meeting of Overeaters Anonymous. Is your eating out of control? Do you think you might have a problem with food? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins.OA is not a diet club, but a fellowship of people recovering from eating compulsively. Come to a local meeting and find hope that there is a solution for you.

On The Rise : Art Exhibition
Join us for On The Rise. An art exhibit from the 2026 calendar and previous editions currently running until January 2026.

Join us for Maine Craft Weekend Oct 4th & 5th 2025. The Alan Claude Gallery gallery will be open 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. ART TALK with Alan Claude (about a 10 minute presentation) is at 11am and again at 2pm. Complimentary refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. Best Art Gallery in Maine by Down East Magazine 2025

The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection!

For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.
*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.

Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

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

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

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.