“Dancing at Lughnasa,” Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills

Nov. 6, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Two Old Friends,” two fantastic musicians, Emery Hutchins and Jim Prendergast will perform songs, tunes and stories from Ireland and America, free, Wells Library, 14334 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-8181, www.wells.lib.me.us.

Nov. 7-9, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2:30pm/Sun, “Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel,” this theatrical masterpiece tells the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936, the action of the play is told through the memory of the illegitimate son of one of the sisters as he remembers the five women who raised him, he is only seven in 1936, the year his elderly uncle, a priest, returns after serving for twenty-five years as a missionary in a Ugandan leper colony, for the young boy, two other disturbances occur that summer, the sisters acquire their first radio, whose music momentarily transforms them from upright women into shrieking, stomping banshees in their own kitchen, and he meets his father for the first time – a charming Welsh drifter who strolls up the lane and sweeps his mother away in an elegant dance across the fields, $25, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Nov. 7, Friday, 8pm, “Ellis Paul,” a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet and troubadour originally hailing from a potato farming family in northern Maine, he is the recipient of thirteen Boston Music Awards, second only to multi platinum act Aerosmith. Since launching from Boston, Ellis Paul has built a vast catalog of music which weds striking poetic imagery and philosophical introspection with hook-laden melodies, $22.50, Jonathan’s Resaturant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4526, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Nov. 8, Saturday, 7:30am/registration, 9:30am/start of race, “Wells Veteran Day 5k,” an inaugural event coordinated by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and the Wells Elks Lodge with proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.  Both runners and walkers are welcome to participate, the start and finish are both located at the Wells Elks Lodge and the 5K loop takes you through beautiful, remote back roads of Wells.  The course is considered flat, Snacks, refreshments, and adult beverages will be available to purchase at the Wells Elks Lodge for spectators and participants throughout the event.  We encourage you to bring your ID.  Knowing this event is taking place in the later part of fall here in Maine, warmer apparel is recommended, Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road, Wells. FMI: www.active.com/wells-me/running/races/wells-veterans-day-5k-2014.
Nov. 8 and 9, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5:30pm/Sat, 9am-1pm/Sun, “Holy Spirit 18th Annual Parish Fair,” there will be a $1000 Raffle and Giant Penny Auction. Tables include: Jewelry, Books, CD’s and Tapes, Christmas items, Children’s games, Knitted and crocheted items, Crafts that feature American Girl clothing. New/Like New Linens and things, Dishes, Miscellaneous collectables, camping, sports items, and lamps, etc. Candy, Fudge & Baked Goods, St. Martha’s Knights of Columbus will provide Breakfast and Lunch items, PLUS, their famous Haddock Chowder, free to browse, St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-646-5605, www.holyspiritme.org/fair.
Nov. 9, Saturday, 11am-3pm, “Annual Craft Fair,” join the Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge for their fair featuring handmade goods, bake sales, raffles & Mimosa bar, lunch available for purchase, free to browse, Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge, 68 Ocean Park Road, Saco. FMI: 207-283-1597, www.maine.info/cities/saco/events.php.
Nov. 9, Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, “Scottish Country Dancing,” all ages, singles and couples, beginners and experienced are welcome, soft shoes recommended, good exercise for the brain and body, and great company, please contact to confirm, by donation – $4 suggested, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.touristnewsonline.com/amusements.html.