“James Montgomery Band,” Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit

Nov. 5, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Kate McCarty,” join author Kate McCarty as she reads from and discusses her newest book Distilled In Maine. Early Maine ran on sweet and fiery New England rum. Later, rapid industrial advances and ever-present drinking opportunities made daily life unnecessarily hazardous. Overindulgence triggered a severe backlash, a fierce temperance movement and eighty-two years of prohibition in the Pine Tree State, free, Deering Room, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.
Nov. 6, Friday, 8pm, “James Montgomery Band,” when blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home”. Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority, $22.50/advance, $25.50/day of, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Nov. 7, Saturday, 9am, “Holiday Shoppe: Holiday Fair,” selling Jewelry Boutique, crafts, Devine Temptations, Grandma’s Attic, toys, raffles, gift baskets and much, coffee and muffins, lunch, North Parish Congregational Church, 895 Main Street, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-3163, www.northparishucc.org.
Nov. 7, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Saint David’s Annual Harvest Fair,” features Homemade Baked Goods including Chicken Pot Pies, gluten free sweets, Table of Treasures with unique home decor and handmade items, Ladies Accessory Boutique with an expanded Jewelry Table, Maine made woolens from Rambler’s Way, Baskets for Raffle such as “Teas”, “Spa”, “Movie Night”, Silent Auction featuring over 60 items from local restaurants, stores, salons, excursions, inns, cafe lunch includes homemade soups and sandwiches from local eateries such as HB Provisions, Squaretoes, Bel Cibo da Cherie, Fantails, and crepes by Dory Dogs from Kennebunk Farmer’s Market, something for everyone, free, Saint David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3073, stdavidskennebunk.episcopalmaine.org.
Nov. 7, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Fall Fair,” available will be baked goods, jewelry, a craft table, hand crafted doll clothes, knitted and sewn items and a Grandma’s Attic table. They will also offer a children’s Christmas Corner for children to purchase items such as candles, stationery, calendars, small tools, mugs, etc. for family members. These items will be sold for under a dollar and will include gift wrapping! In addition they have a huge inventory of exquisite Christmas ornaments and assorted decorations this year. There will be raffles for beautiful gift baskets as well, free, St. George Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-8191, www.stgeorgesanford.org.
Nov. 7, Saturday, 8pm, “Vicki Monroe Spiritual Messenger,” psychic Medium, Spirit Messenger, Vicki Monroe is one of the top 100 psychic mediums in the world today. She is a published author, radio personality, and the star of her own documentary series, “Cell Block Psychic” on Investigation Discovery! She has been sharing her talents for over 2 decades, $32.50/advance, $36.50/day of, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Nov. 8, Sunday. 10am, “Give Thanks-Give Hope Brunch,” feast on a delicious brunch prepared by The Nonantum’s excellent chefs. Enjoy a musical sampler featuring blues/jazz/pop vocalist and pianist Michelle Currie, the warm sounds of Wiley Beveridge and Neal Zweig (piano, vocals and guitar) and original music from Peggy Chaffee and Cheryl Sager, who form the duo “Naughty and Nice.” A raffle packed with fabulous prizes, including a lobster feast, restaurant gift certificates and a range of great items generously donated by local businesses and supporters, to benefit the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, $25, $175/table of 8, The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-283-1783, www.nonantumresort.com.