Community Calendar

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.

Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!

Together, we’ll:

Study the magic behind fall leaves,
Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cycles
Study the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.
Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winter
And more!
Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.

Looking to spend more time on your creative hobby this fall? We’ve got just the thing: Artists Studio: Drawing & Painting! Join us at Libby Library for this 8-week series held every Thursday from September 25th through November 13th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm in our Community Room!

This is not an art class, but rather a time for you to come work on your own drawing & painting artwork in the company of other creatives! All skill levels are welcome to attend. You must bring your own supplies, none will be provided. This program series is presented in partnership with Saco Bay Artists.

This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Thursday, Oct. 30

Doors open at 10:30am

Lunch starts at 11:30am

$17 per person. Must RSVP by Oct. 23

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298063

Join us for a festive Halloween-themed La Rencontre luncheon! Enjoy delicious food and spirited company, followed by a special presentation from local author Denis Ledoux. He’ll share insights into his latest book, offering a captivating glimpse into his storytelling craft.

In Here To Stay/Lives in 17th Century Canada, Denis says the book is really about the more domestic effort of 10,000 French people to establish a home for themselves in North America.
Costumes encouraged for extra fun and flair at this Halloween-themed La Rencontre!

Pot roast and all the fixings, and dessert.

Sponsor: TV5 Monde

Periwinkle Needlepoint is hosting open Stitch Sessions every Thursday from 3-6pm. Any variety of slow stitching is encouraged (such as needlepoint, cross stitch, embroidery, etc).

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

The Victorian age witnessed a resurgence in Gothic fiction, which was peppered with supernatural and inexplicable events. To experience a true Victorian evening join this storytelling event performed by British actor, Andrew Harris, as Charles Dickens, reading three tales of mystery, intrigue and suspense.

Doors will open at 5:30pm and the performance will begin at 6pm. No late arrivals will be admitted.

This event will be held in the atmospheric, Emmanuel Chapel in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s. Paid parking is available in the lot nearby (a mobile device is needed to pay) or for free on the street after 5pm.

Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers.

Our sincere thanks go to RBC Wealth Management for their generous sponsorship of this performance and the Mission of Victoria Mansion.

Join us at Owlbear's Rest to learn new games and make friends who ALSO love games!
Every other Wednesday: Weekly One-Shots with Kass! Join Owlbear staff member Kass to play a game that can be completed in one session.
Thursdays: The Teach Series! Owlbear staff member Drew will lead a variety of games so that you will know how to play them with friends in the future!
Ages: 14+
$10 at the door

Come audition for GSSME's 2026 production of Princess Ida!

Auditions will be held on October 30th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (final arrival time 7:30PM) and November 1st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (final arrival time 12:30PM). Please come prepared with a piece of classical music or a song from a musical and sheet music for our accompanist. There is no audition necessary to participate in the chorus! Auditions will be held in the theater at the Moore Center in Ellsworth.

There will also be an opportunity to audition for our Lee Patterson Scholarship, which awards $500 towards classical voice training to two people ages 14 or older.

Rehearsals will begin on January 2nd. Performances will take place in early March.

We can't wait to see you there!