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Film: Naturalist John Green Jr. will present a film about how humans impact the environment and the effects on nature, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene; free admission; for more information, call 946-5311 or visit www.sawyer-foundation.com.
AUGUSTA
Library program: Maine Public Libraries celebratory event, 6-8 p.m., Maine State Library, State Street; speakers will include Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth and Kirk Mohney, historian and author of “Beautiful in All its Details: The Architecture of Maine’s Public Library Buildings”; artist Alison Rector of Monroe will talk about her new exhibit, “Shared Quiet,” a collection of paintings of Maine’s public library buildings; sponsored by the Friends of the Maine State Library; for more information, call 287-5600.
Drum circle: Capitol Area Drum Circle, 6-8 p.m., Merkaba Sol, 154 Water St.; participants play drums and socialize; for more information, email Mike at moodym@commcc.org or Kim at kbentleypottery@yahoo.com.
Emotions Anonymous: Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step program for emotional wellness and learning to live with unsolved problems, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Buker Community Center; meetings take place every Friday.
Farmers market: Farmers market indoors at Viles Arboretum, 2-5 p.m., 153 Hospital St.; ice cream, vegetables, soups, pumpkins, berries, organic meat, cheeses, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, baked goods including breads, pies and cookies, seedlings, dairy products and more; new vendors welcome; 626-7989 or www.vilesarboretum.org.
Information session: Free Job Corps training information session, 10-11:30 a.m., CHP/Job Corps Office, 22 Armory St.; doors close at 10:15 a.m.; information session for unemployed children and adults, 16-24 years old, who want to receive free career technical training, high school diploma and driver’s license; registration required; for more information, call Cathie Pinkham at 621-2350 or email pinkham.catherine@jobcorps.org.
For children: Children’s Discovery Museum, 171 Capitol St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hands on Science, 11 a.m.; $5.50 for children, $4.50 for adults and free for children younger than 12 months; 622-2209 or www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org.
Modern Woodmen: East Side of Augusta Modern Woodmen of America Junior Service Club 8953-1, Teen Club 8953-T and Tiny Tots 8953-2L, 6:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Church.
For teens: Augusta Boys & Girls Club for Teens, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Buker Center, 22 Armory St.; academics, sports, career exploration, arts and crafts, cooking program and more; for teenagers in middle school through high school; for more information, call 622-0452.
Historical society: Kennebec Historical Society, 107 Winthrop St., open for research, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; to schedule an appointment outside of these hours, call 622-7718.
Library event: Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., activity: Incredible Infants, 10 a.m., Youth Services; free and open to the public; 626-2415 or www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
BELGRADE
Activities: Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons activity: After School Enrichment Program; 495-3481.
CHINA
Food pantry: China Community Food Pantry open noon-1 p.m., east side of Lakeview Drive.
Gardiner
For seniors: The Oldies but Goodies Senior Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner, 14 Pray St.; game day with refreshments and conversation; for more information, call Laurie at 737-2251.
Rummage sale: Semi-annual rummage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Faith Christian Church, 280 Brunswick Ave.; items include clothes, books, household goods and children’s items.
For babies: Gardiner Public Library Babies Love Babies playgroup, 10-11 a.m., children’s room; for babies newborn-3 years old and their parents and/or caregivers; unstructured time for babies to play and socialize; parents should bring their child’s own toys and a blanket; 582-6894.
HALLOWELL
Flag disposal: Goodrich-Caldwell Post 6 American Legion Flag Day ceremony and retirement of United States flags, 6:30 p.m., on the boardwalk; all are welcome to attend and bring flags for disposal; for more information, call Larry Auger, post adjutant, at 458-6267.
Food bank: Hallowell Food Bank on Perley Lane, below the fire station, open 1-2 p.m.; 623-4021.
For seniors: Spectrum Generations, William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, activities: Adult Day 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; TOPS meeting, 8-9 a.m.; and Father’s Day pot roast lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with entertainment by Dave McInnic — extra $1, nutrition fundraiser; 626-7777.
LITCHFIELD
For seniors: Litchfield Senior Center, Litchfield Academy Community Building, activities: Aerobics, 8:30 a.m.; Awareness Through Movement class, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; cribbage games, 10 a.m.; bring a lunch and social time, noon; and cards, 1 p.m.
Manchester
For seniors: Manchester Area Seniors Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Manchester Fire Station; the club’s nominating committee will present officers and accept nominations for changes of club officers; a wildlife artist, will visit and share her art work; hot dogs and homemade dessert for lunch; all seniors 50 and older are welcome; coffee, lunch, conversation, games, speakers, crafts, raffles and more; handicap accessible and convenient parking; for more information, call Henry Breton at 512-8210.
OAKLAND
American Legion: Decker-Simmons Post 51 American Legion, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; disc jockey.
Winthrop
Dance: Eighties Night Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Alfred W. Maxwell American Legion Post, 117 Bowdoin St.; featuring 1980s dress and hair; prizes for best outfits; free admission, cash bar.
Film festival: Can Film Festival, 7 p.m., Friends Meeting House, Winthrop Center Road; a John Wayne movie will be shown and popcorn will be served; admission is by donation of non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks; a list of needed items is available online at www.winthropfood.org; for more information, call Claire Hersom at 685-1022 or Bryant Hoffman at 213-6223 or behoffman1@roadrunner.com.
Free meal: Winthrop Hot Meals Kitchen hot meal served 11:30 a.m.-noon, St. Francis Church hall; free; residents of Winthrop and surrounding towns welcome; take out available; for more information, call 377-3276 or Steve Dodge at 620-0488.
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