Community Calendar

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!

Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

Join us at Cellardoor Winery for a sneak peek at the exciting exhibits planned for the first phase of the Maine State Museum's Grand Reopening in 2026!

Guests will learn about the museum’s brand-new exhibits, displays, and offerings slated for 2026, and what to expect in future phases of the museum’s reopening. The presentation will begin between 4:45 and 5:00 p.m. and complimentary light refreshments will be served.

PLUS: There will also be a cash bar so you can sample Cellardoor’s award-winning wine, and tours of the scenic vineyard will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis after the presentation.

Flatbread Company is hosting a 'Community Bake: Pizza With A Purpose" fundraiser to benefit Maine Friends of Animals (MFOA), Maine's leading animal protection advocacy organization. From 5-9pm on Tuesday, September 30th a portion of all small and large flatbread orders will be donated to MFOA. Come on down to Flatbread Company at 72 Commercial Street in the Old Port and enjoy delicious flatbread, connect with friends and neighbors, and help make a difference for Maine's animals! Donate while you eat!

As an added bonus, our founder and president, Robert Fisk, Jr. will be on site to answer your burning animal protection questions or listen to your suggestions or concerns about animal welfare in Maine. Come on down, have some pizza and a chat with Robert!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾

Join us at the Lewiston Public Library for the monthly meetings of the Queer Nonfiction Book Club to learn and discuss with fellow readers.

September 30: A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski
October 28: It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror edited by Joe Vallese
November 18: Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H

For more information, contact Regan Flieg at 513-3004 ext. 3506 or rflieg@lewistonmaine.gov.

Ready to ignite confidence, curiosity, and community in your girl?

Whether she dreams of leading a team, building robots, or simply making new friends, Girl Scout Discovery Night is the perfect place to begin the adventure!

👧 For girls in grades K–5 and their families, this exciting evening is packed with hands-on fun — from binary code bracelets to creative crafts and team-building games. She’ll get a real taste of what it means to be a Girl Scout: bold, kind, and ready for anything.

✨ Parents, you’ll learn how to get involved, start a troop, and help your girl thrive — because every girl deserves a place to grow and shine.

Let’s build confidence, make memories, and shape the future — together. 💚

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/gsDiscovery

Ready to ignite confidence, curiosity, and community in your girl?

Whether she dreams of leading a team, building robots, or simply making new friends, Girl Scout Discovery Night is the perfect place to begin the adventure!

👧 For girls in grades K–5 and their families, this exciting evening is packed with hands-on fun — from binary code bracelets to creative crafts and team-building games. She’ll get a real taste of what it means to be a Girl Scout: bold, kind, and ready for anything.

✨ Parents, you’ll learn how to get involved, start a troop, and help your girl thrive — because every girl deserves a place to grow and shine.

Let’s build confidence, make memories, and shape the future — together. 💚

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/gsDiscovery

Looking for a fun, relaxing way to unwind? Join us at the Lounge for an 18+ night of coloring with kitties. We'll provide the materials or bring a favorite to work on from home. And feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Join us for a dynamic generative writing workshop with co-facilitators and poets, Jeri Theriault, Mike Bove & t love smith. This special writers series will explore elements of home for inspiration to create new works and write in community.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family and friends of adults living with mental health conditions.

When you participate in NAMI Family-to-Family, you will gain information and strategies for taking care of the person you love. You’ll also learn that you’re not alone. The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact from people who understand your situation.

This helpful program is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

Participants should expect a phone call before the first class to confirm their registration. If you have questions, you can email familysupport@namimaine.org.

Gather to connect through song and uplift our hearts. No prior singing experience required – all voices encouraged - all are welcome. Sponsored by the Brunswick Area Interfaith Council.