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TODAY

PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE begins today in the Rines Auditorium of the main branch at 5 Monument Square from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm; $2 hardcover/ 50˘ paperback

EVENTS

PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Semi-annual Book Sale - in the Rines Auditorium at the Main Branch of the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square; offering a wide selection of hardcover, paperbacks, audiovisual materials and some special editions at bargain prices. This sale will include only materials for adults; children’s and young adult books and audiovisual materials will be available at the Children’s Book Sale on Nov. 1 and  Nov. 4.
SCHEDULE: Thursday, Sept 25; 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm; $2 for hardcovers and 50˘ for paperbacks;
Friday, Sept. 26; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; $2 for hardcovers and 50˘ for paperbacks;
Saturday, Sept. 27; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; $1 for hardcovers and 25˘ for paperbacks; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm; 50˘ for hardcovers and 10˘ for paperbacks;
Tuesday, Sept. 30; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; $1 per bag or box

For more information about Portland Public Library, visit our website at portlandlibrary.com.


FRIENDS OF CASCO BAY FILM FESTIVAL - Saturday, Oct. 4, 5-9 p.m., Friends of Casco Bay will host the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Abromson Auditorium on University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. This family-friendly event features a selection of films, from humorous animated shorts to inspiring full-length documentaries, two receptions with food provided by Whole Foods, a cash bar, and celebrity presenters. Film, ticket, and sponsorship information at wwwcascobayorg. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door includes all films, food, and festivities.

FIFTH MAINE HARVEST SUPPER - Saturday, Oct. 11; Two Seatings: 5:30 pm  & 7:00 pm. Bring the whole family to our traditional end of the season celebration. Menu: pot roast, roasted fall vegetables, breads, dessert, beverages prepared by chef Bill Hinderer. Tickets: $12 per adult; $7 per child under 10. Reservations STRONGLY suggested as the supper usually sells out ahead of time.

PITA-EA LOAF & LADLE DINNER - Tuesday, October 14; featuring side dishes of Maine's bountiful crops to accompany turkey breast and roast pork. As always we will have a yummy vegetarian main dish. The desserts are always a delicious surprise. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Peaks Island Baptist Church. Adults-$5, children-$2.50. We are adding one more entrance fee - a canned or packaged product for the Island Food Pantry.

PITA-Energy Assistance would like acknowledge the PI Baptist Church for allowing us to use their kitchen and facilities for all of our dinners. We arrive on Loaf and Ladle night to find the hall set-up for us, the punch or lemonade all prepared and coffee in the pot. We are so appreciative of the support we receive. More importantly, all of the money we collect goes directly to Energy Assistance.

ART, MUSIC & DRAMA

AT THE GEM GALLERY

Oct. 10 to Oct. 19, Suzanne Parrott 

The GEM Gallery is a cooperative of 26 artists living and working on Peaks Island in the varied media of painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, printmaking, assemblage, fiber arts and writing. The gallery mission is to "share and sell fine art and contemporary crafts and to reach out and create an inviting, professional, friendly space that shares, educates, and celebrates art." Solo and small group exhibitions change weekly from June through October.  Larger theme shows are held in the off-season with a holiday sale each year.

Hours are Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Fridays through Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with additional hours at the discretion of each weekly artist.
Please call the gallery at 207-766-5600 for more information.