Teams of two to four people, or more if including kids under 10, can compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle at Falmouth Memorial Library at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Sign up at falmouthmemoriallibrary.org. File photo/Sun Journal
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Friday 2/14-Sunday 2/16
Villain Arts' Maine Tattoo Arts Festival: 2-11 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday; Thompson's Point, 15 Resurgam Place, Portland. $20 per day, $40 three-day pass, free under age 12. Contact: villainarts.com
Saturday 2/15
Puzzle Race: Teams compete to finish jigsaw a puzzle, 2:30 p.m., Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. Free, registration required. Contact: falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Ongoing
Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. Contact: princememorial.org
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Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler Drive. 504-9340. Contact: habitat7rivers.org
Bellows Supportive Screaming Group: 7 p.m., second Friday, East End Beach, Portland; fourth Friday, Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth. Contact: [email protected]
Bingo: 7 p.m., Mondays, Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 687 Forest Ave., Portland. Contact: facebook.com/vfwportlandmaine
Career Center Services: 1-4 p.m., first and third Mondays, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Book an appointment at 883-4723, option 4, or email [email protected]. Contact: scarboroughlibrary.org
Citizens Climate Lobby Portland Chapter: 9 a.m., second Saturday, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St., Portland. Contact: [email protected] or visit citizensclimatelobbymaine.weebly.com
Conversational Spanish Group: Noon, Thursdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. Open to all skill levels. Register at southportlandlibrary.com
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Cribbage games: 5:45-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Scarborough Lions Club, 273 Gorham Road, Scarborough. Free. 239-2836
Critical Home Repair program: For low-income homeowners in Cumberland County. Contact: habitatportlandme.org and habitat7rivers.org
Drawing drop-ins: 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Maine Drawing Exchange, 39 Exchange St., Portland. Contact: portlandrawingroup.com
Freeport American Legion: 5:30 p.m., second Thursday, Freeport Masonic Lodge, 33 Mallett Drive. Contact: [email protected]
French Conversation Group: 5:30 p.m., multiple locations: first Wednesday at Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham, second Wednesday at Falmouth Memorial Library, fourth Thursday at Scarborough Memorial Library. Contact: [email protected]; [email protected]
Maine Irish Heritage Trail: Self-guided historical Portland and South Portland tours, map at maineirishheritagetrail.org
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Portland ReStore: 659 Warren Ave. 221-0047. Contact: restoreportlandmaine.org
Scarborough 55-plus Games and Gather: Coffee, snacks and games, 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Fridays, Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Free, no registration necessary. Contact: scarboroughmaine.org
Senior Bingo: Noon, Mondays, Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. 55-plus, $2 at door, no registration necessary. Contact: scarboroughmaine.org
Stump Trivia: 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sea Dog Brewing Co., 3 Cabela Boulevard, Scarborough; and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, 125 Western Ave., Portland. Contact: sporcle.com/events
Crafting
Ongoing
A Common Yarn: Textile craftsmanship group, 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. Contact: [email protected]
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Calico Quilters: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays, 20 Mill St., Yarmouth. Contact: [email protected]
Community Craft Night: Bring a craft or get one for $10, 4-7:30 p.m., Mondays, Freedom's Edge Cider, 31 Diamond St., Portland. Discounted drinks for crafters. Contact: facebook.com/freedomsedgecider
Library Knitting Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, hybrid on Zoom and in-person at Scarborough Public Library. Contact: [email protected] or call 883-4723, option 5; or visit scarboroughlibrary.org
Pine Point Quilters: 6:30 p.m., first and third Mondays, September-June, Pine Point Firehouse, 12 King St., Scarborough. Contact: [email protected]
Health
Ongoing
Free Age-Friendly Yoga Class: 10 a.m., Mondays, Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. Contact: fcsmaine.org
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Living Well with Chronic Pain: Group workshop by Healthy Living for Me. Registration required. Contact: 800-620-6036, [email protected] or healthylivingforme.org.
Walk with A Doc: Casual, drop-in monthly walk with Maine Medical Center staff, 4-5 p.m., third Thursday, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland. Free. Contact: mainehealth.org/lets-go/lets-go-walk-doc
YMCA: Free online workout videos at ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/videos and ymca360.org.
Libraries
Ongoing
Chebeague Island Library: 4-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. 247 South Road, No. 3. Contact: cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Falmouth Memorial Library: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 5 Lunt Road. Contact: falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
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Freeport Community Library: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 10 Library Drive. Contact: freeportlibrary.com
Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 215 Main St., Yarmouth. Contact: yarmouthlibrary.org
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland and North Yarmouth: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 266 Main St., Cumberland. Contact: princememorial.org
Portland Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. 5 Monument Square. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
Scarborough Public Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. 48 Gorham Road. Contact: scarboroughlibrary.org
South Portland Public Library: Main library (482 Broadway) open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Branch library (155 Wescott Road) open noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and Sundays. Contact: southportlandlibrary.com
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Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Contact: thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Meals
Saturday 2/15
Baked bean supper: 5 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. $10, $8 ages 3-12. 799-3416
Ongoing
Free community dinner: 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, Deering Center Community Church, 4 Brentwood St., Portland. To volunteer, call 773-2423. Contact: deeringcentercommunitychurch.org
Freeport Community Services Food Pantry: In-person shopping 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 55 Depot St., Freeport. Contact: fcsmaine.org
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Scarborough Weekly Senior Lunches: 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. $8 suggested donation. Contact: scarboroughmaine.org
Souper Supper at St. Mary's: 5-7 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free. Contact: smary.org/souper-supper
Parks & Nature
Ongoing
Explore Scarborough Trails: Explore local trails in Scarborough. Contact: scarboroughmaine.org
Explore South Portland Trails: Explore South Portland's trails. Contact: southportlandlandtrust.org
Falmouth Land Trust: Guided hikes throughout the year, free. Contact: falmouthlandtrust.org/events
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South Portland Land Trust: Outdoor events year-round. Contact: southportlandlandtrust.org
Guided Walks with Freeport Conservation Trust: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport. Contact: freeportconservationtrust.org
Maine Audubon sanctuaries in Falmouth, Freeport, Scarborough and West Bath: Free and open from dawn to dusk. No pets. Contact: maineaudubon.org/news
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: Information about recreational opportunities, including fishing, riding, hunting, trapping and hiking at mefishwildlife.com.
Natural Resources Council of Maine: Maps to explore the state. Contact: nrcm.org
Scarborough Land Trust: Outdoor educational events for all, year-round. Contact: scarboroughlandtrust.org
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Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport: Hiking, gardening, workshops and more, free and open from dawn to dusk. Contact: wolfesneck.org
Recreation
Ongoing
American Legion Junior Archery Program: 6 p.m. every other Thursday, American Legion George T. Files Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. See Facebook page or contact 721-1172 or [email protected]
Bicycle safety classes, riding clinics: Bicycle Coalition of Maine, 38 Diamond St., Portland. Free. Contact: bikemaine.org
Maine By Foot: Maps of walking trails throughout Maine, including wheelchair-accessible trails. Can be filtered by town. Contact: mainebyfoot.com
Pickup softball: 1 p.m., Sundays, Payson Park, Portland. All ages and skill levels. For more information, call 808-8559 or email [email protected]
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Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club: Durham, Freeport and Pownal, meets monthly from September to April, 6 p.m., Durham Masonic Lodge (Acacia Lodge), Route 136, Durham. For more information, contact Duncan Daly at 865-6188/713-3116 or Mike Sikorski at 319-7587
Support
Ongoing
Al Anon: Alcohol addiction recovery resources for family members and friends. 1-888-4AL-ANON. Contact: findrecovery.com/alanon_meetings/me
All-Recovery Meetings: Faith-based support for any recovery, noon Fridays, Portland Recovery Community Center, 102 Bishop St., Portland. Contact: youngpeopleinrecovery.org
Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter: Helpline at 800-272-3900 available 24/7. Contact: alz.org/maine
Dempsey Center: Classes, workshops and groups for cancer patients and others impacted. Free, registration required. Email [email protected] or call 877-336-7287. Contact: dempseycenter.org
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 8 a.m., Saturdays, 30 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook. Additional dates and meetings on Zoom. Contact: foodaddicts.org
Grief Walks: 6 p.m., first Monday, various locations in Greater Portland. $18. Contact: yogaforyourgrievingheart.com
Health Care and Frontline Workers: Free confidential coaching, wellness workshops and connection groups. 1-800-769-9819, workforceeap.com/strengthenme or email [email protected]
Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer One2One Confidential line: Leave a message at 441-5374 or 1-855-552-7200 ext. 801; a volunteer will call back. Contact: mcfpc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness Teen Text Support Line: For ages 13-24, text 207-515-8398, noon-10 p.m. daily. Contact: namimaine.org/teentextline
OUT Maine: Nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youths, connects at-risk youth with staff via phone and social media. More information at outmaine.org
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Overeaters Anonymous: Virtual meetings and in-person locations around the Midcoast. Contact: oamaine.org
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine: Free and private virtual support groups at sassmm.org, or call 1-800-871-7741
Stroke Support Group: 5:30 p.m., first Monday, New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, 335 Brighton Ave. Contact: 662-8428 or [email protected] or go to encompasshealth.com
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Weight loss support group, various locations and online. Contact: 729-6400, tops.org
The Yellow Tulip Project: Support and community for those with mental illnesses, online resources at theyellowtulipproject.org
Volunteer
Ongoing
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AARP Driver Safety volunteering: Roles like smart driver instructor, workshop presenter, data manager and more. Contact: aarp.org/volunteer/programs/driver-safety
Dempsey Center: Help make life better for people affected by cancer. Needed are Clayton's House host in Portland, Reiki, community gardeners. Contact: dempseycenter.org/volunteer
Northern New England Region of the American Red Cross: Review the most urgently needed positions at redcross.org/volunteertoday or contact Volunteer Services at [email protected] or 800-464-6692
Puppy raisers and sitters: Maine Region of Guiding Eyes for the Blind has ongoing need for people to teach basic skills and socialize puppies and for puppy sitters. [email protected] or visit guidingeyes.org/puppy-raising
Volunteer for hospice: Free training at Affinity Care of Maine's South Portland office. Contact: 870-7779 or [email protected].
Women Build: Habitat for Humanity program to construct affordable housing. habitatportlandme.org/womenbuild
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Monday 2/17
"What to Know Before Starting A Food Service Business": Noon, virtual, hosted by SCORE. Free. Contact: score.org/southernmaine
Tuesday 2/18
"Safari Highlights from East Africa, Part 1": Part of Armchair Travel series, photography tour presented by Suanne Williams-Lindgren, 2 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Contact: freeportlibrary.com
Wednesday 2/19
"Employee Relations": 11 a.m., virtual, hosted by SCORE. Free. Contact: score.org/southernmaine
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Thursday 2/20
"A Seal's Journey": Presented by Marine Mammals of Maine, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. All ages. Contact: thomasmemoriallibrary.org
"The History of Parks and Environmentalism": Presented by Park Ranger Sydney Raftery, 6:30 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. Contact: southportlandlibrary.com
Through 4/9
AARP tax aide available, Portland: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way, Portland. Call 518-8579 to make appointment. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
Through 4/11
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AARP tax aide available, Falmouth: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fridays, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. Call 518-8579 to make appointment. Contact: falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Through 4/28
"Ferris Bueller Fly Tying Club": Presented by retired L.L.Bean instructor Rod McGarry, 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. Contact: falmouthmemoriallibrary.org
Ongoing
Career building, entrepreneurship and money management: Online classes by New Ventures Maine. Free, monthly schedule at newventuresmaine.org/class-schedules
Co-Conspirators Presents "Stories Told Live": Local storytellers, 7:15 p.m., every first Thursday, Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: blueportlandmaine.org
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Free college courses: For adult education students through Maine DOE and community college system. bit.ly/3qL5RwC
"From Farm to Table Fare": Seven-video series about preparing locally sourced cuts from a whole chicken, selecting and grinding cuts of beef, and using prepared beef and chicken in recipes, free at extension.umaine.edu/livestock
Healthy Living for ME: Classes on a variety of health topics, many are free. Visit healthylivingforme.org for schedule and registration
Interviews with the Irish in Maine: Hosted by Maine Irish Heritage Center on youtube.com
Maine Audubon: Nature and environment classes and workshops, many free. Contact: maineaudubon.org/events
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Organization: Free newsletter at bit.ly/3ef1j9s. Resources and classes at mofga.org
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Songwriting Workshop: 6:30-8 p.m., first Tuesday, Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Registration closes at noon the day of the workshop. Contact: thomasmemoriallibrary.org
Southern Maine Agency on Aging: Resources, services and education for healthy aging, in-person and remote. Call 396-6500 or email [email protected]. Contact: smaaa.org
Support Maine Wildlife with Native Maine Plants: Maine Audubon online plant finder at mainenativeplants.org for plants best suited for specific sites, provide best ecological function and benefit, and complement the landscape.
Techspresso: Help with technology, 2-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. Schedule a 15-minute appointment. Sign up at circulation desk or by phone. Contact: yarmouthlibrary.org
Wolfe's Neck Farm: Educational environmental activities at wolfesneck.org/educational-activities
Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers: Presented by Hope Acts, 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Free, registration required. Call 207-331-7765 or email [email protected] to make an appointment. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
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Friday 2/14
Registration deadline for Free Trees for Earth Day: Free local trees will be given to kids, with planting instructions, during Earth Week, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Contact: freeportlibrary.com
Tuesday 2/18-Saturday 2/22
Mario Party in Real Life: Life-sized board game, 5:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Ages 5-plus. Contact: freeportlibrary.com
Wednesday 2/19
Puppet making for teens: Hosted by local puppet artists Josie Colt, 2-4 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Free, registration encouraged. Ages 12-19. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
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Ongoing
Children's story time: 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, during the school year, Chebeague Island Library, 247 South Road. Contact: cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Creative Movement with Portland School of Ballet: Intro to ballet for ages 4-6, 10:30 a.m., first Saturday, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
OUT Maine free youth programs: Free youth LGBTQ+ programs, registration required at outmaine.org/programs/youth.
Paws and Read with Therapy Dogs: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. All ages. Call 865-3307 to sign up for a 15-minute session or go to freeportlibrary.com.
Play Me a Story: Theater performances and workshops for ages 4-10, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland. $15 for a month, or specific date options. Contact: portlandstage.org
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Storytime for Children: Ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
Storytime with Taylor: 10:15 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Contact: freeportmaine.libcal.com
Teen Video Games: 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Fridays, downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Contact: portlandlibrary.com
Storytime at Merrill Memorial Library: 10:15 a.m., Thursdays for toddlers, Fridays for kids all ages, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. Contact: yarmouthlibrary.org
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