Saturday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 23

Innovative Revolutionary War Exhibition at Bridgton Historical Society’s new gallery and exhibit space on the first floor of the 1869 Methodist Church on Main Street in Bridgton. The exhibit opens on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Other times: Sunday, April 13, hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Starting April 14 through April 23, the exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit will not be open on Easter Sunday, April 20. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Wednesday & Thursday, April 16-17

9 to 5, the Musical tryouts with Lake Region Community Theatre. Details at www.LRCTMaine.org. Performances will be Aug. 1-10 at Lake Region High School.

Thursday, April 17

Cribbage every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Naples Town Office, come to play or to learn.

South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be returning to the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center’s Bradley Backstage at 7 p.m. Mrubata will be joined by his musical collaborator, guitarist Gary Wittner. Bradley Backstage tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Purchase tickets online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at (207) 544-9066. The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley Street in Fryeburg, on the campus of Fryeburg Academy. 

Friday, April 18

National Poetry Month and the Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago is excited to host Julia Bouwsma, Maine’s sixth Poet Laureate at 6:30 p.m. Julia will read from her book Midden and offer a presentation based on the research that went into writing of this poignant collection. 

Fryeburg Historical Society Ham Dinner, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the East Conway Grange Hall,2861 East Conway Road Conway, N.H. Menu: Baked ham, pulled pork,scalloped potatoes, macaroni & cheese,green beans, corn, rolls and cream pies for dessert. Cost:adults $15 and children $10.

McCoy Mrubata and Gary Wittner Duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond (40 Hawthorne Road). Admission is $25 per person, payable at the door in cash or with a check payable to “Hawthorne Community Association.” Space is limited to 50 people, so the Hawthorne House strongly suggests that folks RSVP at info@hawthorneassoc.com or by calling Becky at (207) 329-0537.  

Saturday, April 19

Annual Cabin Fever Breakfast to benefit The Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library,held at the Lovell Lions’ Club, 2081 Main Street, Lovell from7 to 10 a.m.Menu features: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, baked beans, coffee, tea, milk and juice. Cost:adults $10, children 5-12 $6, and children under age 5 free.

Easter Egg Hunt (this event was rescheduled from April 12) presented by Harrison Recreation at 10 a.m. at Crystal Lake Park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Questions: recreation@harrisonmaine.org

Spring/Easter Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to. Noon at the Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main Street, Lovell, assortment of baked goods, both regular and gluten free.

Easter Pie Sale at the Denmark Congregational Church in the driveway starting at 9 a.m. There will be a variety of pies to choose from. All pies are 10-inch and homemade and in a nice window box for holiday traveling. Cost for a pie is $20.  

Easter Egg Hunt. The Town of Naples will offer its Easter egg hunt in a tucked-away area at Songo Locks Elementary School property. The entire event goes from 10 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages up to fifth grade are invited to join the hunt. Other activities include: a cake sale; photos with the Easter bunny; story time and Easter crafts from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Easter-themed bingo from 11 a.m. to noon.

Texas Hold’em at the Harrison Lions Club Den, located in the back of the Block Building on Main Street in Harrison. Doors open at noon with a start time of 1 p.m. Great food and refreshments will be available.

Ticket Auction to benefit Responsible Pet Care at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Bidding from 5 to 6:30 p.m., winners drawn at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $5, $10, $20, also bonus tickets. Over 250 great items. Food and refreshments available.

Sunday, April 20

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (42 Sweden Road, Bridgton)Sunday Service at 10 a.m. All welcome.

Tuesday, April 22

Earth Day Cleanup in Stoneham from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join Greater Lovell Land Trust for a roadside cleanup in Stoneham. GLLT will supply the trash bags, gloves, and safety vests. Please meet at the Keewaydin Dam parking lot promptly at 1 p.m. to join. 

Earth Day Craft at Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell from 3 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by making your own “Harry” or “Harriet” grass-haired guy or gal! Free to attend. No registration is necessary! 

Wednesday, April 23

Guest Speaker. Wooden boat builder, outdoorsman, author and Big Tree Program measurer Kevin Martin will discuss his recent book, Big Trees of Northern New England: Short Hikes to the Biggest Trees in Northern Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. This program is free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 24

American Red Cross CPR Course open to the public, 5 to 8 p.m., Bushido Karate Dojo, 966 Meadow Road, Casco. Cost: $45 per person, pay day of the class. To register, text “CPR” to (207) 240-7163.

Adam Cook of the Bridgton & Saco River Railroad Museum, will be the guest speaker of the Waterford Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilkins Community House, 19 Plummer Hill Road in Waterford.

Saturday, April 26

Harrison Earth Day Cleanup, 10 a.m. pick up t-shirts and supplies, United Parish Congregational Church (77 Main Street). Upon returning, indoor catered hot taco bar and music (Vanessa Jones). Event hosted by Pam Sessions, Heart to Home and Community. Register: hearttohomeandcommunity.org

Vernal Pond Exploration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Explore the wonders of life in a vernal pool! Join Greater Lovell Land Trust for a short hike where we’ll use aquatic nets to search for macroinvertebrates, salamanders, tadpoles, and other fascinating creatures. Registration required, gllt.org/calendar.

Drive-Up Lunch at the Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main Street in Lovell, from 10 a.m. to noon. Menu: fish chowder, crackers and whoopie pie. Cost: $5 per person. Drop by or call Joyce at 928-3132 to reserve a meal. All proceeds benefit Church World Service.

Book Launch. The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will host a book launch for the release of Scott Ruescher ’s newest book of poetry, Above the Fold at 4 p.m. Poetry reading, discussion, and light refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome! 

Public Supper. The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting a “Traditional” Saturday Supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu: Casseroles, hotdogs, baked beans, salads, and homemade desserts! Cost: $12 for adults, and $5 for children ages 8 and under. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco.

Sunday, April 27

Third Annual Earth Day Celebration & Children’s Art Show presented by the Waterford Earth Day Committee from 2 to 4 p.m. at 19 Plummer Hill Road, Wilkins Community House. There will be hands-on activities around repurposing, reusing and recycling everyday items that they can take home with them. Educational displays, local musicians, children’s artwork, vendors, and storytelling will engage participants in an appreciation of the environment.

Vernal Pool Explorations, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Smith Bridge Preserve, 577 Allen Hill Road, Oxford.  Learn to identify vernal pool species: wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and the elusive fairy shrimp. This walk will be co-led by LEA’s Emlyn Emerock and hosted by Western Foothills Land Trust. Learn more and register by visiting www.wfltmaine.org/programs.

Spring Market Event presented by the Brownfield Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 701 Pequawket Trail. Vendors, crafters, farmers, food sales.

Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine will hold its annual organizational meeting at 1 p.m. at the Finn Center at 8 Maple Street in West Paris. The primary order of business will be the election of officers and a discussion of activities for the coming year. This first meeting of the year, as always, will feature a Members Potluck so this is a great opportunity to share your favorite dishes! For more information contact Karen Bennett at (207) 890-3773 or  mainefinns1@gmail.com.

Monday, April 28

Monday Bird Walks. Join Mary Jewett for Monday bird walks from April 28 through May 19. Walks start at 7 a.m. at the Bob Dunning Bridge at the entrance to Pondicherry Park in Bridgton. Please bring your own pair of binoculars. The pace of walk will be easy. Sign up at www.mainelakes.org

Retired homecare nurse Kate Milbury will answer questions about interacting with home-care providers at 3 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell as part of the Aging in Maine series. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about these programs, check out www.hobbslibrary.org or e-mail thedesk@hobbslibrary.org or call (207) 925-3177.

Saturday, May 3

Casco/Naples Earth Day Cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon, American Legion parking lot. Check in starts at 8:30 a.m. Water, coffee and bags provided. Bring your gloves. Bounce house all day; free lunch starting at 11 a.m. Details: www.townofnaples.org/earthday

Rummage Sale atSt. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street in Norway, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., a special “Fill a Bag for $1” deal will begin, giving bargain hunters a chance to stock up on great finds at an unbeatable price. Handicapped access to the church hall is available. Proceeds from the sale will support the church’s free Thanksgiving Dinner.

Saturday, May 3

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, across from the Main Gate. The clinic is for both cats and dogs. Fee: $15, cash only. Please, no sick or pregnant pets. Puppies and kittens must be 12 weeks of age to receive rabies vaccine. Bring valid rabies certificate and receive a three-year certificate. Rabies only, no distemper vaccination due to Maine State law. Sponsored by Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital. Proceeds benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

Greater Lovell Land Trust Presents The 3rd Annual Salamander Sashay 5K Trail Run/Walk

Salamander Sashay 5K Trail Run/Walk hosted by the Greater Lovell Land Trust and Lovell Recreation at 10 a.m. A fun, relaxed morning on the trails for participants of all ages and experience levels. For more information and to register, visit: gllt.org/salamander-sashay-5k-runwak

Sunday, May 4

Low Commotion in concert at 2 p.m., presented by the West Paris Public Library (226 Main Street). The music portion of this event will last about 45 minutes. Delicious light refreshments will be served after the concert. Admission is free.

Saturday, May 10

Waterford Fair Public Supper at the North Waterford Church, Irving Green Road, North Waterford, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Menu: Baked stuffed haddock, beverage and homemade dessert. Cost: $17.

Monday, May 12

Leona Oceana from Die Well Death Education will talk about the paperwork that comes with the death of a loved one at 3 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell as part of the Aging in Maine series. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about these programs, check out www.hobbslibrary.org or e-mail thedesk@hobbslibrary.org or call (207) 925-3177.

Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18

Clash of Cultures. A performance by the Penobscot Singers, a men’s drum group from the Penobscot Nation on Indian Island near Old Town, on Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fryeburg Academy Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, hosted by the Fryeburg Historical Society, followed by guest speakers are Dr. Steven C. Eames, Professor of History (ret.) and Ken Hamilton, an expert on Algonquian-speaking cultures of the northeast. The Fryeburg Historical Society will have artifacts on display in the lobby and members of the MicMac community will be selling their crafts. This is a free event open to the public. Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Fryeburg Historical Society will host a living history education opportunity at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Harmon’s Snowshoe Men will replicate an 18th century colonist’s campsite and demonstrate their musket skills at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday. 

Sunday, May 18

United Parish Concert Series begins May 18 at 3 p.m. featuring singer and songwriter Terry Swett, who performs original songs and American classics. The church is located at 77 Main Street in Harrison. Tickets: $20. How to purchase tickets: Eventbrite.com United Parish Harrison ME or cash/checks at the door (no credit cards). Free parking. Light refreshments during intermission.

Tuesday, May 20

SAD 61 District Wide Fine Arts Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lake Region High School. One day only this year. Bring a clean t-shirt to have this year’s design silk screened on it. There will be music, presenting artists, and every student K to 8 will have one piece of art in the show (unless they did not attend classes).

Thursday, May 22

Lake Region Parkinson’s Group will meet at the Maine Science Center, Willett Road in Bridgton, at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 24

Spring Sale. St. Joseph Women’s Guild will hold its Annual Spring Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the St. Joseph Church Hall, 225 South High Street, Bridgton.

Monday, June 23

AARP will present Fraud Prevention at 3 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell as part of the Aging in Maine series. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about these programs, check out www.hobbslibrary.org or e-mail thedesk@hobbslibrary.org or call (207) 925-3177.

Thursday, June 26

Lake Region Parkinson’s Group will meet at the Maine Science Center, Willett Road in Bridgton, at 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 28

2^nd Annual Summer Craft Fair at Bolsters Mills, Harrison, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date June 29.

Sunday, July 13

Flag Auction of iconic, vintage Christmas in Harrison flags. Limited quantities. Auction will take place immediately after the Christmas in July 5K, 11:30 a.m.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Mondays-Fridays

AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, 803-8707, www.lrrcbridgton.org

Walking 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall Gym.

Tuesdays-Wednesdays

Free Clothing. The Table continues to offer free clothing from 1 to 5 p.m. as well as the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is a variety of clothing available for both genders and many sizes. The Table is located at 160 Main Street in Norway (across the road from the hospital).

Mondays

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@crcofwm.org 

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Bridgton Community Center with Susan Kane from 10 to 11 a.m. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays

Grief & Loss Group, open to all who are grieving any kind of loss, at First Church, South High Street, Bridgton, 4 p.m. Co-facilitated by Jill Allen, MS, Regional director for NFI North, and the Rev. Laura Carey, Interfaith Chaplain and Death Doula. Tel. 647-3936 or office@bridgtonucc.org. Group will meet Dec. 12, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to noon Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation

Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Telephone: 207-647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drive-thru.

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice at the Bridgton Town Hall (North High Street) at 10 a.m. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com. A new beginner instruction takes place at 9:30 a.m.

Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., free clothing, First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Pre-arranged car is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

Wednesdays

Storytime at the Denmark Public Library at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Librarian Robin Gosbee at 452-2200.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton. Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry. The pantry is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road, near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Alateen Meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PVHI Outreach/Legion Hall, 47 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. For more information, chris.whitaker@pvhi.org or call 207-332-7735.

Wednesdays and Saturdays

Thrift Shop, Lovell United Church of Christ, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Fryeburg Historical Society Osgood House Museum, located at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg, is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information e-mail the Historical Society at info@fryeburghistorical.org or visit the webpage at fryeburghistorical.org

Thursdays

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to noon Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.  A new beginner instruction takes place at 9:30 a.m. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com

NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in-person and Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83060135164 meeting number ID 830 6013 5164), Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, Bridgton tel. (207) 803-8714, www.lrrcbridgton.org

Women for Sobriety, 3 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Free Narcan Training third Thursday of each month, 10 to 11 a.m. by Lake Region Recovery Center. Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/86337728738. Meeting ID: 86337728738 (You can use our computers to do this, or at home).

Trail Runs. Every Thursday, May to September, 5:30 p.m., Greater Lovell Land Trust, Lovell Rec, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust will co-host Roots & Rocks Ramblers Fun Trail Runs. Check gllt.org to register for e-mail announcements of weekly locations.

Harrison Maine Climate Action Group meetings held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. This is a non-partisan group. Please e-mail Andrea at: harrisonmaineclimateaction@gmail.com for in-person address or a Zoom link.

Lovell Area Food Pantry, open the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lovell Lions Club, 2081 Main Street, (North) Lovell. E-mail: Lovellareafoodpantry@gmail.com or call (207) 542-7239.

Fridays

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Coffee Café at the Waterford Library, 10 a.m. to noon, a weekly gathering with your friends and neighbors.

Denmark Library Coffee Café every Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., Denmark Public Library 121 E. Main St, Denmark, (207) 452-2200.

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Bridgton Community Center with Susan Kane from 9 to 10 a.m. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Saturdays

Free Breakfast. The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick-up to go meals at 9 a.m. at the Norway Grange on Whitman Street in Norway. The Table is always interested in other teams who would like to take a Saturday and serve breakfast. The in-person breakfast has been a great way to combat food insecurity as well as fulfilling a social need for many in the area.

Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym. Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

All About Books, third Saturdays at the Waterford Library at 11a.m. All About Books offers Maine authors a platform to talk about their writing process, evolving journey, and their books. Recent challenges have made these conversations especially poignant. Program to be held at the library. All welcome. Free. Zoom attendance available upon request.

Cornerstone Gospel Church men’s breakfast, the third Saturday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tel. 693-6102 or e-mail pastorjimmarstaller@yahoo.com

Sundays

Church Service at the North Waterford Church will now be held in person, at 10 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome!

Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

CLOSED FOR WINTER South Bridgton Congregational Church service at 6 p.m. The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton. All are welcome.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Sunday Service, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, 10 a.m. All are welcome!

Grief Support meeting, 11:30 a.m., through September. Be with others who understand. For more information, call (207) 310-0576.

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation