Community Calendar

Join us for the Chamber's largest fundraiser!

Donate a basket of at least $50 in value to be raffled off to the lucky winner. Or buy tickets for a chance to win!

Winners chosen at random and do not need to be present to win.

November 11 - December 13

Tuesday-Friday 9-4:30pm

with two Saturdays Dec. 6 and 13, 10-1pm

Tickets

$1 each, 3/$2, or 10/$5

drawing held on Dec. 13

Falmouth Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Illustration Institute's The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on display at the Library from November 8, 2025, through January 31, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the rich, diverse cultural heritage of over 80 Maine-connected illustrators such as Ashley Bryan, Barbara Cooney, Dahlov Ipcar, Melissa Sweet, Chris Van Dusen, N.C. Wyeth, and more. The Great State of Illustration in Maine will showcase illustration as an art form in the very place where books are easily and publicly accessed. "We are thrilled to welcome Illustration Institute to Falmouth Memorial Library and offer an exhibition of this depth and breadth to our community. We hope visitors from around our State will come enjoy this collection of incredible illustrations, and take advantage of exciting, related programming over the next three months," commented Jenna Mayotte, Library Director.

Join us in practicing gratitude this holiday season! Show kindness and gratitude in big and small ways in the community to be entered into a drawing for a Falmouth Memorial Library bookbag! Here's how it works: Pick up a Gratitude Challenge booklet at the library. Fill out your name and phone number, and use the inspiration ideas in the middle to show gratitude around your community. Return the booklet to the Falmouth Memorial Library by December 30. We will draw a winner on January 2 and contact them to pick up a free library bookbag!

“Now and Then,” a show of paintings by Camden resident Nina Holland, will be on exhibit in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 29, 2026. The display is a retrospective of Holland’s work, spanning her 65-year career as an artist.

Trained as a painter, Holland is also known as an accomplished weaver and craftsperson. Her work has been exhibited country-wide, including five venues in New York City. She has won several awards in juried shows including a purchase prize and alcove show at New Mexico State Art Museum in Santa Fe.

In the 1970s, she published numerous articles and three books – two about weaving and one about quilting. She taught at Evansville University and North Country Community College.

Nina Holland plans to donate all proceeds from the sales of her artwork in the Rockport Library show to International Rescue Committee, rated a four-star charity on Charity Navigator.

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.
*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.

Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon St.

More information on Children’s programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.

Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!

Together, we’ll:

Study the magic behind fall leaves,
Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cycles
Study the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.
Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winter
And more!
Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.

Portland--Come Light The World!
Have you ever bought a goat from a vending machine? How about warm clothing for a child, groceries for a family, or job training for the underemployed?

This year Portland will have that chance. From November 20 to December 10 visitors at The Maine Mall can purchase essential items like from The Light the World Giving Machine to help those in need in Maine and throughout the world.

The nonprofits featured in the South Portland Giving Machines include: Catholic Charities; Furniture Friends; Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine; Ronald McDonald House Charities Maine and Through These Doors.

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday lunch filled with joy, music, and community spirit!

Pianist Chiaru will perform Christmas and other tunes on the lounge stage piano.

It’s the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle—and a little joie de vivre—to your holiday season.

Meat pie and all the fixings!

Sponsor: TV5 Monde

La Rencontre aka “The Gathering”
Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre. In Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument in order to entertain at such gatherings — and so, accordingly, the Franco Center invites local musicians and entertainers to provide live music for its guests. Tickets are not sold at the door and must be purchased by noon on the Thursday before the event.Event sponsor is Champoux Insurance.

The price is $17 per person and includes lunch and entertainment. The event is usually held quarterly on the second Thursday of the month, but special situations arise and so please check our social media and event calendar. Doors open at 10 a.m. Entertainment and lunch (not always in that order) follow an hour of socializing. La Rencontre usually is completed between 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made is a curated seasonal marketplace that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine makers, offering visitors a unique selection of locally handmade goods.

Thank you to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank, the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, and Back Office Solutions!