Thursday, May 16

Great Falls Forum. Noon. Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library. David Spillane, Director of Planning and Urban Design at Goody, Clancy, discusses “How Cities are Redefining Their Waterfronts and Recapturing Their Vitality.” Free. Bring a bagged lunch or call Guthries at 376-3344 for delivery to Callahan Hall. FMI call 513-3135.

Health Program. 2:30 p.m. First-floor conf. rm., Young Wing, near 60 High St. entrance, CMMC. Vascular surgeon Michael Ricci, M.D., presents an information session on varicose veins; varicose vein screenings (by appt. only) will follow from 3-5 p.m. Free. To make an appt. for a screening, call 795-8260.

Friday, May 17

Dark Follies Dinner Theater. 7 p.m. Narals, 34 Court St., Auburn. Narals Restaurant brings Portland’s award-winning vaudeville troupe “Dark Follies” to Auburn for a unique variety show sure to entertain over dinner. No cover charge, but tips for the performers appreciated; reservations recommended. FYI call 344-3201.

Saturday, May 18

Veterans’ Graves Flag-Placing Project. 9 a.m. American Legion William J. Rogers Post 153, 71 So. Main Street, New Auburn. The Rogers Post leads the annual effort to place American flags on the graves of veterans buried in area cemeteries for Memorial Day; volunteers are invited to assist. FMI call 782-1118 or email post153@megalink.net.

Children’s Fishing Derby. 9 a.m. Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club, 2261 Hallowell Rd., Litchfield. The Club hosts its annual fishing derby for kids ages 5 to 15; two age divisions; awards and cash prizes. Free to enter. FMI call (207) 557-3409. Find rules at www.LitchfieldSportsmensClub.com.

Plow Day. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, No. Yarmouth. Skyline Farm presents a public demonstration of old-fashioned “horsepower” as teams of draft horses plow fields for the farm’s 2013 planting. Demonstrations; pony rides and refreshments for sale. FMI call (207) 829-5708.

Hobo Holiday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 144 Mill Street, Auburn. The Great Falls Model Railroad Club hosts its 2nd annual “Hobo Holiday,”  a family-friendly event celebrating model trains and the unique place of hobos in train history. Admission $3 (12 and under free). FMI see www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.

Eddie Boucher Tribute. 4 to 10 p.m. Royal Oak Room, One Bates St., Lewiston. Friends and fans gather to pay tribute to local music legend Eddie Boucher. Organized to help defray Boucher’s recent medical costs, the event features a roast, all-star music jam, and silent auction. FMI or to buy tix, see www.eabtribute.eventbrite.com.

Bean & American Chop Suey Supper. 4:30 p.m. Basement, Sacred Heart Church, Western Ave., Auburn. Hosted by the Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742, the meal includes hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, dessert and a beverage.

Celebrity Waiter Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Martindale Country Club, Auburn. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services hosts this fundraising event featuring a stellar wait staff of local VIPs; music, silent and live auctions. Tix $30 or $250 for a table for 10. FMI call 784-5272.

Concert: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. The MSO performs works by Mozart, Prokofiev (with soloist Eva Gruesser), and Frank. Tix $18 (free for those 18 and under). FMI or to buy tix, see www.midcoastsymphony.org.

Sunday, May 19

Theater: “Haiku, Hip Hop, and Hotdogs.” 2 p.m. The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. The acclaimed Crabgrass Puppet Theatre brings the action and emotion of children’s poems vividly to life in this new program for families with children in pre-K thru grade 5. Tix $10/5. FMI or to buy tix, see www.thepublictheatre.org.

Monday, May 20

County Republicans Meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Community Room, 2^nd floor, Auburn Hall, 60 Court St., Auburn. The Androscoggin County Republicans meet to hold elections for their Platform Committee and to review revisions proposed by their Bylaws Committee

Thursday, May 23

Spring Kickoff. 5 to 7 p.m. The Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., Lewiston. This 2nd annual event marks the unofficial start of training and fundraising for the 2013 Dempsey Challenge, scheduled for Oct. 12-13. Vendor displays, tours, door prizes, refreshments. Free. FMI call 1-866-990-1499.

Friday, May 24

Narrated Film. 2 and 7 p.m. Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene. Filmmaker Steve Gonser narrate his film “St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Caribbean Jewels.” Two shows. Free. FMI call 946-5311 or see www.sawyer-foundation.com.

Concert: Igor Lovchinsky. 7:30 p.m. Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. The Franco Center’s 2012-13 Piano Series concludes with rising star and Franco favorite Igor Lovchinsky, who performs works by Bach, Busoni, Chopin, Scriabin, and Liszt. Tix $16/14 (students admitted free). FMI or to buy tix, call 689-2000.

Weekend of Spiritual Exploration. Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Center, Hartford. Pinpoint of Light presents a weekend of spiritual exploration with well-known transfiguration medium and spiritualist teacher, tutor and coach Rev. John Lilek. Cont. May 25 & 26. For details and requested donation, see pinpointoflight.org.

Saturday, May 25

Memorial Day Parade/Ceremony. 9:30 a.m. Downtown L/A. The parade starts at Kennedy Park in Lewiston, crosses Longley Bridge, circles the plaza, and ends in Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston, where the memorial ceremony begins around 10:30 a.m. FMI call 777-4759 or 786-2305.

Baked Bean Supper. 5 p.m. First Congregational Church, Rte. 115, Gray. Baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts, and beverages. $8 adults; $4 kids under 12. Handicapped accessible. FMI call (207) 657-4279 or (207) 657-3279 day of supper.

Sunday, May 26

Lewiston Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Municipal parking lot, Bates Mill #5 (corner of Lincoln & Main). Almost 30 vendors sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and diary products, and various hand-crafted items. Cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP & WIC. At this outdoor location weekly thru mid-Oct. FMI call 513-3848.

Tuesday, May 28

Concert: Maine Marimba Ensemble. 6:30 p.m. Turner Gazebo. The “Music for Mavis” summer concert series kicks off with a performance of joyful traditional and contemporary music from Zimbabwe, performed on the group’s large set of homemade, handcrafted marimbas. Rain site is the church across the street. Free. FMI call (207) 754-0954.

Friday, May 31

Candidates’ Forum. 7 p.m. New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road. The four candidates vying for two open seats on the New Gloucester Board of Selectmen come together to answer questions and meet citizens in a televised forum; moderated by Beverly Cadigan. The public is invited.

Saturday, June 1

Spaghetti Supper. 4 to 7 p.m. Holy Cross Church, Lisbon St., Lewiston. K. of C. Council 106 serves up spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and a beverage to benefit the family of Mary Ellen Labrecque, recovering from a massive heart attack she suffered in March. Raffles, 50/50. Tix $8/4 at door, $6/3 in adv. FMI or to buy tix, call 784-0389.

Sunday, June 2

Lewiston Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Municipal parking lot, Bates Mill #5 (corner of Lincoln & Main). Almost 30 vendors sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and diary products, and various hand-crafted items. Cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP & WIC. At this outdoor location weekly thru mid-Oct. FMI call 513-3848.

Monday, June 3

Blood Drive. 2 to 7 p.m. Parish Hall, Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. The Knights of Columbus hosts an American Red Cross blood drive. Donors greatly needed; supplies are low. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767.

Tuesday, June 4

Senior Living Program. 2 p.m. Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Ave., Auburn. The first event in Clover’s three-part Senior Living Program Series features Laura Hall, who facilitates a discussion about the MaineCare application process. Free. FMI call 784-3573.

Friday, June 7

Theater: The Odd Couple. Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Community Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” starring Roger Philippon and Eric Brakey; directed by Mitchell Clyde Thomas. Again June 8-9, 13-16. Tix $18/15/12. FMI (incl. show times) or to buy tix, see www.LACLT.com.

Sunday, June 9

Lewiston Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Municipal parking lot, Bates Mill #5 (corner of Lincoln & Main). Almost 30 vendors sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and diary products, and various hand-crafted items. Cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP & WIC. At this outdoor location weekly thru mid-Oct. FMI call 513-3848.

Monday, June 10

Author Visit. 3 and 6:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Local historian and author Annette Dorey discusses her newest book, “Miss Dr. Lucy and Maine’s Pioneering Female Physicians, 1850s to 1920.” Two sessions. Free. FMI call 333-6640 ext. 4.

Tuesday, June 11

Senior Living Program. 2 p.m. Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Ave., Auburn. The second event in Clover’s three-part Senior Living Program Series features Lorraine Lachapelle of Goold Health Systems, who discuss how to determine what level of care your loved one needs. Free. FMI call 784-3573.

Thursday, June 13

Theater: The Odd Couple. Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Community Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” starring Roger Philippon and Eric Brakey; directed by Mitchell Clyde Thomas. Again June 14-16. Tix $18/15/12. FMI (incl. show times) or to buy tix, see www.LACLT.com.

Friday, June 14

Open Mic-Poetry Slam. 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn. Pleasant Note Coffeehouse welcomes musicians and poets alike for this monthly forum celebrating the spirituality of music and spoken word; second Friday of each month. Refreshments; children’s room. Free. FMI call 783-0461.

Saturday, June 15

Square/Round Dancing. 7 to 10 p.m. Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris. The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club presents its annual Ice Cream Social Dance, with Walt Bull calling the Mainstream/Plus square dancing and Sandra Burke cueing the round dancing. Raffles. $6 (no charge for non-dancers). FMI call 782-4050.

Sunday, June 16

Father’s Day 5k Race. 9 a.m. Leavitt Area H.S., 21 Matthews Way, Turner. Leavitt Area H.S. hosts its annual 5k woods and fields race to benefit the Leavitt cross country team; multiple age divisions, awards, raffles for father-child teams. Fee $15 in advance, $20 on race day. FMI or to register, see www.leavittfathersday5k.com.

Tuesday, June 18

Senior Living Program. 2 p.m. Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Ave., Auburn. The final event in Clover’s three-part Senior Living Program Series features elder law attorney Kathleen Kienitz, who discusses legal issues related to financial preparations and estate planning. Free. FMI call 784-3573.

Saturday, June 22

Inspired Voices. 6:30 p.m. Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. The Hon. John Jenkins emcees this 8^th annual benefit program featuring the voices and talents of those whose lives have been touched by Tri-County Mental Health Services. Reception starts at 6:00. Tix $25/20/15. FMI or to buy tix, call 783-4663 ext. 105.

Monday, June 24

Author Visit. 6:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Author Richard Rubin discusses his newest book, “The Last of the Doughboys,” based upon his interviews with surviving veterans (now aged 101 to 113) of World War I. Free. FMI call 333-6640 ext. 4.

Friday, June 28

Author Visit. 2 p.m. Auburn Public Library. Former Maine Game Warden John Ford and Maine State Trooper Mark Nickerson discuss their new books about their careers in Maine law enforcement. Free. FMI call 333-6640 ext. 4.

Tuesday, July 2

Concert: Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 7:30 p.m. Bates College Chapel, College St., Lewiston. This legendary male choral group from South Africa rose to international prominence in the days of Apartheid by singing with Paul Simon on his landmark album, “Graceland.” Tix $27/15. (All tix from Feb. 8 honored.) FMI or to buy tix, see http://laarts.org.

Saturday, July 13

Square/Round Dancing. 7 to 10 p.m. Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris. The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club presents Marty Vanwart calling the Mainstream/Plus square dancing and Bernie Porter cueing the round dancing. Refreshments, raffles. $6 (no charge for non-dancers). FMI call 782-4050.

Thursday, July 25

Rally New England Send-off. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Kennedy Park, Lewiston. 85 muscle cars, sports cars, and other unique rides from 31 states and two Canadian provinces line up in the park before embarking on the day’s final leg of Rally New England 2013 to Saint John, NB. Free.