CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Albion celebrates 200 years

A full day of activities is planned for Saturday, July 27, 2024. Starting with a 10 a.m. Parade led by 195th Army National Guard Band, on Main Street; followed by food, entertainment for all ages, games, contests, Beano, photo contest, displays, etc., at the Besse Building Field. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Visit townofalbionmaine.com for a full schedule of events.

Community Cookout fundraiser tickets on sale

The Living Communities Foundation is sponsoring a family barbeque on Saturday, August 3, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., in the Palermo Community Garden by the grape arbor. There will be plenty of parking and some great food. Takeouts are available. At 6 p.m., the firepit will be lit and Anthony Semenovich will stroll around with his guitar and play some favorites.

Tickets are only $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged 6 to 12. Little kids are free. Ann Bako, Grace O’Brien, Nancy Thomas, and Connie Bellet will be selling tickets. Raffle tickets are 6 for $5, and winners do not need to be present. Call Connie Bellet at 993-2294 to reserve your tickets or request more information. Watch the paper for more articles, and save the date.

Public supper in Freedom

There will be a public supper held at the Freedom Congregational Church Hall, on Saturday, August 3, from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

The menu will include Chicken ‘n’ biscuits, mashed potato, gravy, baked beans, vegetable, cranberry sauce, punch, coffee and assorted homemade desserts. Adults $10, children aged 12 and under $5, and children three and under eat free. Takeout is available. Handicapped accessible via back door. All proceeds to benefit church projects.

Bake sale to benefit Lithgow Library

There will be a bake sale on Thursday, August 1, to support the Friends of Lithgow Library. It is cash only and will last from 9 a.m. until all goodies are gone. Stop by the book sale that day too, running from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

The Friends of Lithgow Library is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization that was established in 2001. The group was created in response to concerns about the library facility at that time. Thirteen years after they were established, the group made a commitment to begin a private fundraising campaign toward the proposed expansion and restoration of the library. They created a private/public partnership with the City of Augusta, raising $3 million which, along with the $8 million dollar bond question approved by Augusta voters, made the expansion and renovation possible in 2016. They also funded the restoration of the Historic Reading Room in 2018.

For more information about the Friends, visit: https://friendsoflithgow.org/

To make a donation to the Friends, you can donate through their website, or mail donations to The Friends of Lithgow Library, PO Box 2456, Augusta, ME 04338-2456.

Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at www.lithgowlibrary.org.

Brewfest set in Augusta

Beat the heat with some cold brews! Get tickets today for Kennebec River Brewfest, to be held on Saturday, August 3, from 2 – 6 p.m., at Mill Park, in Augusta.

A ticket to Kennebec River Brewfest gets you:

– Unlimited tastings of over 100 beers, ciders, meads & spirits
– A souvenir Kennebec River Brewfest Beer Glass
– Access to eight local food vendors
– Swag from breweries and local businesses
– Live music from local artists
– Games and activities

Tickets are the cheapest they will be RIGHT NOW! Don’t wait, get the best deal! $40 now, $50 at the door; $15 designated driver/ groupie ticket.

Designated Driver tickets get you access to all the food, fun, and live music if you don’t want to drink.

Rock your socks off at Jailhouse Rock

Summer is here and it’s time to rock, rock rock in the whole cell block! Gather your friends and family to meet up at the Old Jail, in Wiscasset, on Saturday, August 10, at 5 p.m., for a rousing good time. Jailhouse Rock is an event for all ages with dancing, food, lawn games, and tours of the jail cells. There will be an evening of music with the jazz-rock-blues band Leopard Girls.

Bring your own picnic or purchase food at the jail. Tickets for adults are just $5; kids are free. Jailhouse Rock will be held rain or shine. Visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org to purchase tickets online.

The Lincoln County Old Jail is located at 133 Federal Street, in Wiscasset.

Lobster bake in Madison

There will be a Lobster Bake on Saturday, July 27, 4 – 6 p.m., at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St.: $20 for 1 lobster or steak; $30 for twin lobsters. Meal also includes corn on the cob, assorted salads and dessert.

Advanced tickets are encouraged and are available at the hall. FMI: call 696-5848

Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion, Squadron #39 Madison.

On-going EVENTS

Monthly breakfast at So. China church

SOUTH CHINA – Homemade breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St., South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Take-out available.

Senior Day in China

CHINA – Senior Day is held every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – noon, in the portable building at the China Town Office. Residents of other area towns are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie.

So. China Legion Post meetings

SOUTH CHINA – American Legion Boynton/Webber Post #179, in South China, meeting every third Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., at the South China hall. FMI call or text Neil at 462-4321.

Open Mic at E. Vassalboro Grange

VASSALBORO – Vassalboro Open Mic and Coffeehouse at the East Vassalboro Grange Hall, every second Saturday of the month, 7 – 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to perform or to enjoy. Might you be a musician who might enjoy a place to share your talent? This could be the perfect place to try out the neighborhood stage. Bring your friends and family. $3 – $5 suggested donation. Coffee, tea, and goodies for sale. FMI: grange322@gmail.com.

Tuesday evening cribbage at St. Bridget Center

VASSALBORO – Tuesday evening cribbage at St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, begins April 16, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m.

All are welcome to attend this free event.

FMI call 207 616-3148.

Senior cribbage in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Recreation Department hosts Senior Cribbage every Wednesday, from 1 – 3 p.m., in the town office board room. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Coffee and snacks provided. FMI, khatch@vassalboro.net.

Monthly breakfast in South China

SOUTH CHINA – Monthly breakfast will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the South China Community Church, 246 Village St., So. China, from 8 – 10 a.m. Eat-in or take-out. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Pancakes with Maine Maple Syrup, eggs, bacon/sausage, tater tots, biscuits with sausage gravy, pastries, fruit, OJ, coffee/tea, hot chocolate. There will be no breakfast in August due to Summer Sale and chicken barbecue.

Senior luncheon every second Wed.

VASSALBORO – Welcome to all and come and join them when they serve Senior Luncheons on the second Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m., at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, in Vassalboro. They are currently serving four different soups, rolls, salad, and dessert, with possible variety changes to the menus in the future. Come join friends and make new ones. Donations are appreciated. See you soon and hopefully every second Wednesday thereafter.

American Legion Post #51 meetings

OAKLAND – American Legion Post #51, Oakland meetings, American Legion Post #51, every fourth Monday, 6 p.m.

Auxiliary every first Monday, 6 p.m.

Riders, second Monday, 6 p.m.

SAL every third Monday, 7 p.m.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Events at Madison American Legion

– Corn Hole Tournaments every Tuesday at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. $10 per person, 100 percent payout. Bags are available or bring your own. Airmail Raffle every week. FMI: call 696-5848 after 3 p.m., or Mark at 207-431-4663.
– Cribbage Partners, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St., Madison: $7 to play, payout to the top three players and high band, 50/50 raffle. FMI: 696-5848, after 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
– Wednesdays Suppers – Every Wednesday members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron #39, Madison, cook up a wonderful meal, available 4:30 p.m. until gone. Each week is a different meal which includes the main entrée, vegetable, roll and dessert from $12 to $15 depending on the meal. The meal of the week is posted each Monday afternoon on the American Legion Post #39 Facebook page or call after 3 p.m., 696-5848. Call after 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to order ahead or to go.

Bingo every Sunday in Madison

MADISON – Madison American Legion Bingo is an every Sunday event, held at the American Legion Hall, 20 S.Maple Street, Madison. Doors open at noon, games start at 2 p.m. Kitchen is open with refreshments. FMI: Call Gina at 696-4946.

Legion Post #5 meetings

WATERVILLE – Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville, meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m., at 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville. All veterans are welcome to attend the meetings.

Monthly suppers in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Public suppers will be held at the Smithfield Baptist Church, on July 6, August 3, and August 11. Baked beans, casseroles, salads and pies, at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10.

Chelsea Age Friendly meetings

CHELSEA – The Chelsea Age Friendly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Town Office.

Unity Parkinson’s Support Group

UNITY – Unity Area Parkinson’s Support Group for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers, meets the third Monday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on ZOOM January and February, and March to December at Unity Community Center, 32 School Street, Unity. Come for information, support, encouragement, and helpful tips on living with Parkinson’s disease. Free and informal. For more information, call Eleanor at 948-2437 or email: dogisland52@gmail.com.

Singing group seeks new singers

Maine-ly Harmony is a women’s a capella chorus singing in the barbershop style. If you love to sing, they’d love to share their voices with you each Wednesday, at the Randolph Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, from 6:30-9 p.m. Contact: becombs@comcast.net.

Lithgow library events

Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at www.lithgowlibrary.org.

AUGUSTA, Maine- Live music returns to Lithgow Library this summer!

Live at Lithgow Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Friends of Lithgow Library, will take place in July and August, in the Community Meeting Room. The free performances will feature musical styles ranging from bluegrass, folk, punk, Acadian and more! There will be limited seating and standing room available.

Lithgow Cribbage Club

AUGUSTA – Enjoy a fun time with other local cribbage players at the Lithgow Library, in the Board Room, every Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided.

Maine Farm and Forest Treasures paintings at Gibbs Library

The paintings will be on display July through September.