October 2008 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

October 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Wednesday, October 1^st

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Cool Cape Energy Talks

Where: Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church - 280 Ocean House Road, Rte 177, Cape Elizabeth

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: "Are you concerned about the high cost of heating your home this winter? Join us for the third talk in this fall series to inform the public about reducing climate change, increasing energy efficiency, and saving money. The group, Cool Cape, hopes to spark a dialogue for finding solutions at the local level. Home performance and Insulation is the focus of tonight's informative and entertaining talk by Charlie Huntington, a certified home performance evaluator & insulation installer. He will discuss how to improve your home's insulation and close air leaks - the single best investment you can make to reduce your heating bill." For more information please call Cool Cape at 799-6026.

Thursday, October 2^nd

Pumpkin Carving Party

Where: Downeast Energy - 18 Spring St., Brunswick

Time: 12 - 6p

Cost: Free

Details: Come join the fun and help the group carve 1,000 pumpkins in one day. The jack-o-lanterns will be given to Camp Sunshine, which will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records mark for lit pumpkins on Oct. 4 at Cumberland Fairgrounds. For more information please call 653-0365 or visit www.downeastenergy.com.

Halloween Crafts hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center - 1 Civic Center Square, Portland

Time: 7:00p

Opening night prices: $10, $40 & $50

Details: Come see the "Greatest Show on Earth!" and laugh at the wild things that take place. For more information and/or to purchase tickets please call the Cumberland County Civic Center at 775-3458.

Friday, October 3^rd

Dominican Sisters Fall Bazaar

Where: Dominican Convent - 61 Lisbon Road Sabattus

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Lunch served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; benefits Loaves & Fishes and the Sabattus food pantry.

1^st Friday Art Walk

Where: Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5:00 – 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event consists of Portland’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour. The Portland Museum of Art is included in this list and is free from 5:00 – 9:00p. Please click on the link below for more details and a map of the participating venues:

www.firstfridayartwalk.com

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Watoto Children's Choir

Where: Kennebunk Town Hall - 1 Summer Street (Rte 35 & Rte 1), Kennebunk

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free, though donations greatly appreciated

Details: "St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Christ Church and So. Congregational Church present The Watoto Children's Choir "Concert of Hope". Through their inspirational songs and compelling stories, the choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa's needy children." For more information please call 985-4303.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center - 1 Civic Center Square, Portland

Time: 7:00p

Price Range: $15 - $50

Details: Come see the "Greatest Show on Earth!" and laugh at the wild things that take place. For more information and/or to purchase tickets please call the Cumberland County Civic Center at 775-3458.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wall-E (2008, 98 min.).

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Bates College Concert: Fido-Fonda-Higgins Jazz Trio

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Admission is free, but tickets are required. For reservations: 207-786-6135 / olinarts@bates.edu

Details: Live jazz with a saxophone, bass and percussion trio. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

Saturday, October 4^th

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Lakes Region Farmers' Market

Where: Manchester School, Rte 302 in Windham

Time: 8a - 12p
Details: Full variety of Maine grown, Maine made products as well as special events and entertainment. For more information please call 207-892-0293.

ecomaine's Recycling Open House

Where: ecomaine Recycling Facility, 64 Blueberry Road Portland

Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Details: This is a FREE event that includes breakfast, a tour of the only single sort recycling facility in Maine, activities for kids, prizes, recycling information, and more! Joining ecomaine will be the State Planning Office and Ruth's Reusable Resources.

Dominican Sisters Fall Bazaar

Where: Dominican Convent - 61 Lisbon Road Sabattus

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Lunch served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; benefits Loaves & Fishes and the Sabattus food pantry.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Sale

Where: Loranger School, Old Orchard Beach

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Coloring contest, face painting, pumpkins and mums, baked goods and more; benefits student field trip and programming fund at Jameson Elementary School.

Auburn Mall Farmers Market

Where: Auburn Mall - 550 Center Street, Auburn

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets! For more information please call 207-786-2977.

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Tours

Where: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5 donation

Category: Special Events

Description: Spring Point Ledge is one of only 40 caisson-style lighthouses in the U.S. and the only one open to visitors; wear good shoes; must be over 55 inches tall. Cancelled in case of rain or fog.

The Blissful Revolution arts and crafts bazaar

Where: Reny Building - 129 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 11a - 6p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The artists of Creative Work Systems will have fine art and functional crafts for sale at the arts and crafts bazaar. On Saturday, there will be the 4th annual Chalk on the Walk Festival right outside on Main Street. Come down to Biddeford for these two fantastic events! The Reny Building is wheelchair accessible.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center - 1 Civic Center Square, Portland

Time: 11a, 3p, 7p

Price Range: $15 - $50

Details: Come see the "Greatest Show on Earth!" and laugh at the wild things that take place. For more information and/or to purchase tickets please call the Cumberland County Civic Center at 775-3458.

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

HART Cat Adoption Center and Shelter Open House

Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland

Time: 11a – 3p

Cost: Free

Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.

Equest's 4th Annual Family Farm Festival

Where: Equest Therapeutic Riding Center - 65 Drown Lane, Lyman

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $8.00 for adults & children 13 and over; $5.00 for children 12 and under

Details: "You’ll find puppets, magic and music at the 4th Annual Family Farm Festival, to benefit the programs of Equest Therapeutic Riding Center. Attendees can also enjoy wagon rides, pony rides, farm games and kids’ crafts to round out a perfect Autumn day. An array of food concessions will be available." For more information please contact 985-0374.

16th Annual Great Chowdah Challenge

Where: L.L.Bean's Discovery Park - Main Street, Freeport

Time: 11:30a - 2p

Cost: $10

Details: If you love "chowdah" here's your chance to taste some of the best in Freeport! Participating restaurants include Azure Cafe, Buck's, Freeport Cafe, Gritty's, Harraseeket Inn, Jameson Tavern, Lobster Cooker, Morrison's Chowder House. Proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services. For more information please call Freeport Community Services at 865-3985.

Scarecrow Festival

Where: Gorham Municipal Center - 75 South St., Gorham

Time: 12-2p

Cost: Free to attend and watch, $5 to enter the scarecrow contest.

Details: Take part in a scarecrow contest, scavenger hunt, hayrides and make apple cider. Register with Gorham Rec. by calling 207-222-1630.

"Fertile Ground" Art Exhibit

Where: Skyline Farm - 95 The Lane, N. Yarmouth

Time: 12-3pm

Cost: Free

Details: Artworks by Maine painters, photographers, and sculptors are complemented by carriages and sleighs. For more information please contact Pamela Ames at (207) 829-5708.

Pumpkin Festival

Where: Cumberland Fairgrounds - Blanchard Road, Cumberland

Time: 12 - 8p

Cost: Free

Description: Games for kids, a costume parade, pie-eating contest, face painting, great food and a tower of pumpkins; benefits Camp Sunshine (www.campsunshine.org).

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wall-E (2008, 98 min.).

Time: 2p and 7p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Bates College Dance Performance

Where: Schaeffer Theatre - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: The Bates College Modern Dance Company features a new work in progress by guest artist Kellie Lynch and pieces by Bates student choreographers. For more information call 207-786-6161 or visit the online box office.

Sunday, October 5^th

Annual Pettengill Farm Day

Where: Pettengill Road, Freeport

Time: 10a - 3p

Cost: Free

Details: Visit the piglets, calves, sheep, chickens, horses and alpacas. There's also an art show, lunch and snacks. For more information please contact 207-865-3170 or visit www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org/pgillfarm.htm.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center - 1 Civic Center Square, Portland

Time: 11a and 3p

Price Range: $15 - $50

Details: Come see the "Greatest Show on Earth!" and laugh at the wild things that take place. For more information and/or to purchase tickets please call the Cumberland County Civic Center at 775-3458.

The Blissful Revolution arts and crafts bazaar

Where: Reny Building - 129 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 11a - 6p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The artists of Creative Work Systems will have fine art and functional crafts for sale at the arts and crafts bazaar. On Saturday, there will be the 4th annual Chalk on the Walk Festival right outside on Main Street. Come down to Biddeford for these two fantastic events! The Reny Building is wheelchair accessible.

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wall-E (2008, 98 min.).

Time: 2p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Monday, October 6^th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Tuesday, October 7^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Cool Cape Energy Talks

Where: Turkey Hill Farm - 120 Old Ocean House Rd., Cape Elizabeth

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: "Cool Cape, the new citizen initiative, is hosting the 4th meeting in their fall series of talks about energy and climate change. Tonight's session at Turkey Hill Farm focuses on how individual and collective choices relating to food and eating can have significant impact on the environment and the community. Dave Buchanan, manager of Turkey Hill Farm for Cultivating Community and Cherly Laz, Assoc. Prof, Dept. of Sociology, USM, will speak. Tour the farm at 6:15. All are welcome." For more information please call Cool Cape at 799-6026.

Wednesday, October 8^th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Cool Starts With You!

Where: Falmouth Memorial Library - 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Activities, discussions and practical tips on how to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. Sponsored by Maine Partners for Cool Communities. Led by Glen Brand. For more information please call 781-2351.

Thursday, October 9^th

Noonday Concerts

Where: First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church - 425 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 12:15p

Cost: Free

Details: Frank Glazer will be playing the piano for a half-hour performance presented by Portland Conservatory of Music and the church.

Friday, October 10^th

5 County Day Services Variety Show

Where: 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 4:30 – 6p

Cost: Free

Details: Come and enjoy the many different performances presented by the music/theatre group. From folk music to rock and roll, you will enjoy a wide variety of musical and theatrical numbers that will be sure to get you moving!!

Arts in the Evening - Painted Pumpkins

Where: 443 Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-7p

Cost: Free - bring your own pumpkin!

Details: Please sign up with Shannon Fleming at 879-1140 or email sflemin@creativeworksystems.com

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Bingo Night

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Cost: $1.00

Details: Refreshments and a healthy snack will be served. Don’t forget to bring some money for raffle tickets. The raffle will be drawn for the big prize at the end of the night.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wanted (2008, 110 min.).

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Saturday, October 11^th

Annual Leaf Peepers Craft Show

Where: Saco Middle School - 40 Buxton Rd., Saco

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: This show features goods from a variety of artists and crafters. For more information please call 946-7079 or check out www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wanted (2008, 110 min.).

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Sunday, October 12^th

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Wanted (2008, 110 min.).

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Monday, October 13th

Columbus Day!

Tuesday, October 14^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Wednesday, October 15^th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Line Dancing hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3 to dance, $1.50 to watch

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Cool Cape Energy Talks

Where: Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church - 280 Ocean House Road, Rte 177, Cape Elizabeth

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: "Cool Cape, the new citizen initiative, is hosting the 5th in their fall series of talks about energy and climate change. Tonight, learn about statewide carpool and vanpool programs, bicycle commuting, electric cars, and regional transportation network possibilities from Steven Linnell, Senior Transportation Planner and Coordinator of Maine Clean Communities, Greater Portland Council of Governments. All are welcome." For more information please call Cool Cape at 799-6026.

Thursday, October 16^th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

Friday, October 17^th

Grand Opening of Yes Art Works Studio and Gallery

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco - 1st Floor

Time: 4-8p

Details: CWS is pleased to introduce YES Art Works! All of the arts at CWS will now be collectively known under this exciting new name as we say YES to art and YES to artists who want to market their work! Tour our newest studio and gallery in Saco, meet the artists, and start your holiday shopping early.

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Saturday, October 18^th

Hiking and Geo-Caching at the Scarborough Marsh

Where: Scarborough Marsh - Route 9 / Pine Point Rd, Scarborough

Time: 9a - 12p

Cost: $10

Details: Enjoy the fall scenery as you hike near the marsh at Camp Ketcha and learn to use GPS devices to find hidden geo-caches! A rain date is set for October 25th. Healthy snacks provided. Registration limited to 20. For more info, contact Anita Chandler at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging by calling 396-6507.

10th Annual Fall Festival Craft Show

Where: Armory - Stevens Ave., Portland

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: The show features goods from a variety of artists and crafters. For more information please call 946-7079 or visit www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Sunday, October 19^th

10th Annual Fall Festival Craft Show

Where: Armory - Stevens Ave., Portland

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: The show features goods from a variety of artists and crafters. For more information please call 946-7079 or visit www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Monday, October 20^th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Auburn Arts in the Evening

Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Cost: $2.50 each class

Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218 regarding any questions or more information.

Tuesday, October 21^st

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Karaoke Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6 - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Wednesday, October 22^nd

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Thursday, October 23^rd

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

Friday, October 24^th

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

John F. Murphy Homes & the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Halloween Party

Where: Holy Family Church Hall - 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston (in the back of the building)

Time: 6-8p

Cost: Free

Details: There will be a costume contest and refreshments available. Please R.S.V.P. to Marie at 754-3960.

Southworth Panetarium's 7th Annual Halloween Party

Where: Southworth Planetarium - USM Portland Campus

Time: 6-8:30p

Cost: $4 per person ($1 if you wear a costume)
Details: Ghouls and goblins, monsters and creatures of the dead are summoned to experience a fun and fantastic planetarium Halloween party. Participants can watch "The Moon Witch" (showings at 6:15, 6:45, 7:15 and 7:45 pm), eat free food, play games and (weather permitting) see objects in the night sky through telescopes. For more information please contact 780-4249.

Saco Halloween Dance

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco – 1st Floor

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $2

Details: Come enjoy a night of ghoulish fun! We’ll have music by DJ Mike, dancing, snacks, and more!! Costumes are optional.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Hancock (2008, 92 mins.).

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Saturday, October 25th

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Saco Pumpkinfest

Where: Downtown Saco

Time: 12-8p

Cost: Free

Details: Various festivities will be going on throughout this fun day! For more information please call 286-3546 or visit http://www.sacospirit.com/Pumpkinfest/events.html.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Hancock (2008, 92 mins.).

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Sunday, October 26^th

Pumpkin Hayrides

Where: Wolfe's Neck Farm -184 Burnett Rd, Freeport

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $5, babies free

For more information please call 865-4469 or visit www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Hancock (2008, 92 mins.).

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 3:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Pianist Frank Glazer, artist in residence, and violinist Curtis Macomber perform Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major (“Kreutzer”) and works by Mozart and Schubert. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

Monday, October 27^th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Auburn Arts in the Evening

Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Cost: $2.50 each class

Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218 regarding any questions or more information.

Tuesday, October 28^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Wednesday, October 29^th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Thursday, October 30^th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

Biddeford Art Walk

Where: Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 5:00 - 9:00p

Details: Come support local artists as they display their work!

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

Friday, October 31st

Happy Halloween!

Mystery Trip

Where: Meet at Mardens in Biddeford, Rt 1

Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: $24 per person

Details: "Put on your favorite costume and join us, it is time for a spooky mystery trip!!! All our trips are so much fun that we are going to do yet another one. We have a ghostly good time planned for you this Halloween, BUT… it’s a surprise. …Shhhh!!! There will be a prize for the scariest and funniest costumes. We will have lots of fun, with a great entertainer(s), fine dining, and friendship!! Throughout the day we will have several door prizes given away that are donated by community merchants and then of course our surprise entertainment. The group will meet at Marden’s in Biddeford to depart for a mystery location. (Meeting location subject change). We will be enjoying delicious buffet with dessert, coffee and tea. (Cocktails and soda available at your expense). Come and join the fun. The cost is $24 per person and seating is limited to 90 participants. We will call and remind everyone that has signed up when and where we will meet the week of the trip." For more information please call Debbie or Stephanie at the 50 Plus club!! # 282-5005.

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Ongoing Events To Explore

Saco Museum

Exhibit: Maine Folk Art Trail 2008

Where: 371 Main Street, Saco

Open Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 12-4p, Thursdays 12-8p.

Cost: Free with library card, without card it is $4.person. Free on Thursday nights from 4-8p.

"Fertile Ground" Art Exhibit

When: Sept. 13 through Oct. 19, Saturdays/Sundays

Where: Skyline Farm - 95 The Lane, N. Yarmouth

Time: 12-3pm

Cost: Free

Details: Artworks by Maine painters, photographers, and sculptors are complemented by carriages and sleighs. For more information please contact Pamela Ames at (207) 829-5708.

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Stairway to Heaven

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Stairway to Heaven is an exhibition of contemporary art analyzing the changing streets and urban landscapes of China. Open June 7^th – December 14^th.

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Flourishing Folk - New England Decorated Works on Paper and Document Boxes from the Deborah N. Isaacson Trust

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Where: 9400 College Station, Brunswick

Open Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10a – 5p. Sundays 1 – 5p.

Cost: Free

Details: Please visit Museum News or call 207-725-3275 for further information.

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*