Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, October 14 to 20

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, October 14 to 20


Jerry Genesio to talk about his latest book at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell 

Oct 14, 7-9 p.m. Exploring Memoir and Personal Narrative with Elizabeth Peavey, authour of “Maine & Me: Ten Years of Down East Adventures,” and “Outta My Way: An Odd Life, Lived Loudly,” Elizabeth will speak about creating personal narrative from real-life experience, as well as read from her work, Norway Public Library, 258 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.743.5309, www.norway.lib.me.us.

Oct 15, 5-7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception, Gallery 302, 112 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.ARTS, www.gallery302.org.

Oct 15, 8 p.m. Son de Madera, specializing in Son Jarocho music based on the traditions of Veracruz, Mexico, $25/person, dinner available at separate price by reservation, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Oct 15-16, times vary, “Party with a Purpose” plus Golf Classic to benefit MHS Veterans/No Boundaries, sponsored by the Parrot Head Club of The Northern Tropics, 18-hole scramble tournament, live entertainment Friday with Rog and Ray, Saturday with Dirty McCurdy, plus putting green challenge, golf cart decorating/parade, pool party, and more, prices vary, Bethel Inn, 21 Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.415.3823, www.bethelinn.com.

Oct 15-16, 7 p.m. Musical Cabaret, musical direction by Louis Phillipe, $10/person, American Legion Hall, 26 Casco Road, Naples. FMI: www.lrctme.org.

Oct 15-17, 6-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Haunted Schoolhouse, be afraid, be very afraid, $8/adults, $5/students, free child safe room and activities, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. FMI: 207.642.3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.

Oct 16, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10th Annual New Gloucester Community Fair, pancake breakfast, Lion’s Car Show, parade, Miss Maine USA, Slugger the Portland Seadog, Snowmobile Expo, crafters, food, kids’ activities, music, fireworks and more, New Gloucester Fairgrounds, 106 Bald Hill Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.4126 x7, www.newgloucesterfair.com.

Oct 16, 11:30 a.m. 11th Annual Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, a scenic out and back run beginning at historic Waterford Commons and continuing alongside Keoka Lake, in conjunction with the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Great Western Chili Cook Off, free samples for all race participants, Village Green, Route 37, Waterford Flats. FMI: 207.583.4611, www.waterfordfall5k.com.

Oct 19, 7 p.m. “Portland Neck: The Hanging of Thomas Bird,” author Jerry Genesio will discuss and sign his latest book about the fascinating tale of the first execution ordered under the US Constitution, free program, refreshments, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.3177, www.hobbslibrary.org.

Oct 20, 10-11:30 a.m. That’s Some Pig: Meet Pineland’s own pigs, Ernie and Bert, learn about their habitat and food, help feed the pigs, $5/person, sponsored by Creative New Gloucester, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: www.creativenewgloucester.org.

Oct 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Opera Appreciation Workshop with Fryeburg Academy’s Joe DeVito, giving an inside look at this week’s opera, “Boris Godunuv,” no fee, donations appreciated, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.

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