Community Calendar

The Friends of the Presumpscot River is reviving this historical race in celebration of its 30th Anniversary.
Join us this fall for our Presumpscot River Revival Paddle Race!
You can expect a day of friendly competition, community connections, food, and foliage. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.

The Friends of the Presumpscot River was established in 1992 to advocate for the remediation and protection of the Presumpscot River waters and fisheries.

We aim to reconnect and protect the river that sustained the region’s First Peoples and gave rise to settler colonies along its winding banks.

The continued revival of the Presumpscot is the driving force behind this competition. The Friends last hosted this race in 1995 and the course retraces those paddle strokes along the same circuit route. Our goal is to bring the community together to the river once again, to cheer on competing loved ones, stoke the flame of excitement for the return of native fisheries, and celebrate the ongoing restoration of this ancient and beloved river.

Saturday, October 18:

LINCOLNVILLE CENTER INDOOR FLEA MARKET will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Building located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville CENTER. This market offers a wide variety of merchandise from the useful to the unusual including vintage household goods, seasonal decorations, handcrafts, farm products and delectable sweet and savory baked goods. This event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC). Proceeds benefit the church ministries including the upkeep of the Community Building and the 200 year old Meeting House. All welcome. FMI: 763-3800.

Thank you
Mary Schulien, event coordinator
785-3521

Boothbay VETS builds emergency shelter trailers for homeless Veterans in Maine and beyond. Come see one of their trailers and talk with the builders at the Fall Craft Fair. Free. Donations accepted. Referrals accepted.
Boothbay VETS Inc., PO Box 260, Boothbay, ME, 04537 and boothbay-vets.com and 207-242-9310 for more information.

Craft Fair with crafters, knitted items, raffles, baked goods and lunch available.
Boothbay V.E.T.S. will have a trailer for demonstration as well on site. They provide emergency shelter for homelss Veterans in Maine. Come see one of their trailers and learn about the important work they do for local Mainers and beyond.

Welcome to Framing Basics! Join us in Bryant Pond on October 18th & 19th to learn the essentials of framing. No experience required! Get ready to dive into the world of framing, layout, pneumatic tools, and rafter cutting with our expert instructors guiding you every step of the way. Don't miss out on this hands-on experience that will take your framing knowledge to the next level. See you there!

Stock up on BOOKS at great prices — 50¢ to $3! Shop Saturday mornings at the APL Bookstore 9:00-12:30 for gently used books, ever-changing inventory, wide selection of children’s, fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs and puzzles. Auburn Public Library, lower level, 46 Spring Street, Auburn.

Help Us Fill the Trailer! 🚚⚽🏀

Not every athlete has the gear they need to get in the game. We’re collecting outgrown or lightly used equipment to stock a trailer that will provide mobile programming and free sports supplies to local neighborhoods.

📍 Location: Side parking lot at the AYCC (next to the outdoor pool)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

What we’re collecting:
🔹Outgrown or lightly used sporting equipment
🔹Lightly used athletic apparel
🔹Sneakers / cleats
🔹Trophies

Monetary donations are also welcome and tax-deductible.

Together, we can make sure every child has the gear they need to play and thrive!

Questions? Contact:
Beth LaFountain / Jason Bartlett
207-873-0684 | athletics@clubaycc.org

Brunswick-based grow-for-donation farm Growing to Give invites you to participate in our “Harvest Days” online auction fundraiser!

Bidding will be open from October 1st - 19th. Auction items include exciting getaways, original artwork, fun activities, and more!

All proceeds from the auction will support Growing to Give’s efforts to grow organic vegetables for people in need while sharing knowledge of climate-friendly farming practices. Click the link to preview auction items and prepare to bid!

About Growing to Give: Growing to Give is a nonprofit farming operation based in Brunswick, Maine whose mission is to harness the power of community to grow organic vegetables and give them to those in need while practicing, teaching, and promoting climate-friendly farming.

The Northeast Sports Card Expo, Maine’s biggest sports card and memorabilia show, returns to the Portland Expo Building on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 2025.

This family-friendly event fills 24,000 square feet with 225 vendor tables featuring sports & non-sports cards, memorabilia, non-sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, toys, collectibles, and more. Attendees can meet celebrity autograph guests (each offering one free autograph with admission), meet mascots and characters like Maine Celtics' Crusher, Pikachu and more, enter prize raffles throughout the weekend. Plus, the first 200 attendees each day will receive a free show poster designed by Maine artist Max Erwin.

Event details: 📍 Portland Expo Building, 239 Park Ave, Portland, ME 📅 Saturday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 📅 Sunday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Run, walk, or roll for autism acceptance!
Together with our Pine Tree Camp, all contributions will benefit Pine Tree Camp and make a difference in the Maine Autism Community!

Over its history, the Flutie Foundation has distributed over $20 million to schools and organizations who provide essential services, programs, support and more for people and families with autism.

Registration and more info:
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Rome/Flutie5KForAutismRomeME