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Nov 05 Thursday
Prince Memorial Library and Tuttle Road Community Church present an early evening of music and community -- a great opportunity to hear local performers flex their skills or try out new pieces for an audience. For new performers, this is a relaxed and fun opportunity to become comfortable performing live in front of an audience. For seasoned performers, come try out new or established material and join an enthusiastic music community! Open Mic Signup - 6:45 p.m. Or just come to listen: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Offered monthly on first Thursdays (November - May) at Tuttle Road Community Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland
Nov 06 Friday
A visual exhibition, " Outside In" with Judith Allen-Efstathiou’s work including copper sculptures made from reused, vintage copper from the Maine as well as cyanotypes, lithographs and drawings.For First Friday October 3 and November 7th from 5- 7:00pm the artist will be at the gallery and is happy to discuss her work with visitorsThe exhibition runs until November 20 and is open 24/7on the lower level of the Press Hotel below reception.
Portland’s First Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm. Its mission is to open the doors of Portland’s visual arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, promoting interest with non-exclusivity and easy-access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.
Nov 07 Saturday
Citizens' Climate Lobby creates the political will for a livable world by advocating for federal carbon fee and dividend legislation. Join us to put a price on carbon! At this time, the location is virtual via Zoom – please contact portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org for the link.
*Owlbear’s Rest & Cthulhu Present…* The Caverns of Thraciaby Jennell Jaquays
Come and experience one of the classic early D&D adventure modules. Explore a branching, non-linear, reactive dungeon inhabited by multiple factions and loot their stuff ! Utilizing Basic D&D for simple character creation and a rules light approach.
Casual drop-in/drop-out play — come when you can! No RPG experience necessary!
📅 Every other Saturday, 5–9 PM (No session 8/9)💲 $10 per player per session📍 In the Druid's Grove at Owlbear’s RestGrab your dice. Explore the depths. Steal from lizard cultists.
The Caverns await…
Nov 08 Sunday
Which Stitch? A Circle of Needles; Bring your Handwork & Work TogetherJoin Paige Collins and Nikki Moser every Sunday starting on January 8th from 1pm-4pm!
Participants can bring current, knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, weaving, felting, all things fiber and needle projects and work in conversation with each other.
Special guests will introduce new techniques.
New to all this? We will provide supplies, beginning instruction and materials for you to try.
Free for members and by donation for non-members!
🧠✨ Summon your wits and rally your fellowship… Trivia Night approaches! Do you have what it takes to win the battle? Topics include board games, movies, music and so much more!
🏆 1st & 2nd Place Prizes!📅 Sunday, July 27th🕰️ 5PM💰 $10 per team | max 4 people
☕ Come early for snacks and sips. Stay late for the bragging rights.
Nov 10 Tuesday
Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with most things related to genealogy, including: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is at the Falmouth Memorial Library most Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check to be sure before you come.
Do you have questions about the Christian faith? Join us for dinner and conversation to answer those questions along with Lutheran theology in a small group environment. Open to the public, we request that you RSVP to hopelutheran1517@gmail.com (for a buffet headcount).
Sponsored by The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Nov 11 Wednesday
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs.
Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14.
Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.
Program takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lewiston Public Library, in the Children’s Department. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
ArtVan is a mobile art program that brings hands-on creative art opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and fun. All of their projects aim to inspire art-making with a variety of materials to explore. ArtVan programs engage all age groups, encourage time outside and reduce screen time, help youth stay connected, diminish stress, and provide release for unvented expressions of emotions, such as loss and confusion.
ArtVan began in 2004 and has provided therapeutic art and strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods.
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.