Out and About for the Begrade Lakes Region of Maine Mar 24-30

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Out and About for the Begrade Lakes Region of Maine Mar 24-30

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“Maine 3Railers Model Railroad Show,” Elks Lodge, Augusta

Mar. 25, Friday, 7pm, “Cedric Rogers Concert,” songwriter and performer of Americana music, his compositions merge funky, folk, and finger pick rhythms with soulful narratives and engaging, ear friendly melodies, this concert to benefit a musical instrument borrowing program at the Mount View High School library, proceeds will go towards purchasing guitars for this program, $15, Unity College for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St, Unity. FMI: 207-509-7132, www.unity.edu.
Mar. 26, Saturday, 7am/events begin, “Skowhegan Maple Festival,” festival of things maple offering fun activities and events for all ages with a talent show, pancake breakfast, marshmallow roasting, a scavenger hunt, a Rotary-sponsored beer, wine and food tasting and more, see site for specific times and fees, Downtown Skowhegan, Water Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207-612-2571, www.mainstreetskowhegan.org.
Mar. 26, Saturday, 9am, “Easter Candy and Bake Sale,” Jan Folk and her team make chocolate bunnies, ducks, eggs, chocolate lollipops, chocolate covered cherries, an assortment of bars, turtles, peanut butter cups and more, spring boutique table, gently used books, The Williams House, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne. FMI: 207-685-3612, www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us.
Mar. 26, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “Maine 3Railers Model Railroad Show,” visit with representatives from Lionel and see demonstrations of Lionel’s newest LCS operating system and other new products, vendors with model railroad items for sale & operating trains, food and refreshments, $4/adults, free/12 and under, $10/family limit, Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-205-2742, www.maine3railers.org.
Mar. 26, Saturday, 11am-2pm, “Soup and Pie Social,” sponsored by the Palermo Community Library, homemade soups and pies, $2.50/soup, $2.50/for pie, Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3, Palermo. FMI: 207-993-6088, www.palermo.lib.me.us.
Mar. 26, Saturday, 7pm, “The Liz Lannon Band,” playing originals and lots of old favorites from the days of when blues ruled the stage. Ms. Lannon’s voice is mellow but strong, soulful and deeply tuneful that will transport you to another time. As she belts out her trade you suddenly feel enveloped in a late 20’s speakeasy, smokey and blue, sure to be an evening you will not soon forget, $15, Somerset Abbey, 98 Main Street, Madison. FMI: 207-696-5800, www.somersetabbey.com.
Mar. 30, Wednesday, 7:30pm, “Bates Jazz Combo,” directed by Thomas Snow, the ensemble presents music by jazz masters and by artists in diverse genres, free, tickets required, Olin Concert Hall, Bates College, 75 Russell St, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.

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