Maine Events - April Other

Maine Other in: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec || Other Maine Events in April: Art | Baseball | Biking | Craft Shows | Farmers Markets | Festivals | Music | Other | Quilt Shows | Running | Shopping | Theater | Water Sports | Winter Sports || $ Saving Coupons || Submit Your Event | Subscribe to Maine Events Mailing List

Events In:

Annual Children's Book Character Party

5400 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901
 Phone: (207) 859-5400

Apr 03, 2010. Annual Children's Book Character Party at The Colby Bookstore in the Cotter Union from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be story telling, cookie decorating, other fun activities, and the opportunity to meet our special guest, Corduroy Bear. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Phone (207) 859-5400 for your free tickets, or stop by The Colby Bookstore to pick them up. Parents who want pictures of their children with Corduroy are asked to supply their own cameras.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Pack Life April Stools Day in Lewiston / Auburn


Auburn, Maine 04210
 Phone: (207) 754-5757

Apr 03, 2010. Join us for a day of fun at the First Annual Lewiston / Auburn April Stools Day. The day will begin at 10 a.m. for a Light breakfast at Starbucks. Teams will be given their supplies, as well as a map of their territory for the day. The 2 teams will disperse throughout Lewiston/Auburn to clean their respective areas. Once the day is done at 2 p.m., volunteers will meet for a free vegetarian lunch and celebration at Auburn Festival Park. This is an important event for everyone who uses the parks and trails in Lewiston / Auburn, and is imperative if we want to keep these areas open to dogs. 100% of the pledges collected from this event will be donated directly to Pack Life, and will help us continue our important work for the dogs of Maine. All pledges over $25 will grant you a free Pack Life t-shirt.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Annual Greater Franklin Business Expo

Weld Road
Wilton, Maine
Phone: (207) 778-4215

Apr 10, 2010. The Annual Greater Franklin Business Expo was formerly the Home and Leisure Show. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nichols Expo (formerly the GH Bass Building), Route 156, Weld Road. For info phone (207) 778-4215.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Old Orchard Beach Recycles


Old Orchard Baech, Maine 04064
 Phone: (207) 934-0525

Apr 10, 2010. A flea market, yard sale, and swap shop built around the idea of re-using and recycling. Many vendor booths will be selling goods, and non-profits will be accepting clothing and food donations, and a farmers market. Plenty of kids activities with a bounce house and rock wall, and kite competion on the beach. Presented by, Old orchard Beach 365, "it's happening in Old Orchard Beach." Event is at Memorial Park in downtown OOB. Signs will be posted.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Open House - Central Maine Community College

1250 Turner Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
 Phone: (207) 755-5100

Apr 10, 2010. Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host its annual spring open house for interested students Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at its lakeside campus at 1250 Turner Street in Auburn. Faculty members and student services staff will be on hand to provide information on programs of study, financial aid, the admissions process, and options for transferring to four-year colleges.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Great Chili Chowder Taste-Off

69 Main Street
Livermore Falls, Maine 04254
 Phone: (207) 897-3117

Apr 11, 2010. Local vendors will be offering a taste of the best of Maine's Chili and Chowder at the Great Chili Chowder Taste-Off at Murray Hall in Livermore Falls. This is your chance to vote on the best Chili and or Chowder of Androscoggin and Franklin County. 1st prize $200, 2nd $150 and 3rd place $100. Cash bar and entertainment will be provided. Win cool door prizes! Join us for a fun time and great Chili and Chowder. Proceeds go to an excellent cause - Maine's Paper and Heritage Museum. Early Bird Tickets: $12.00 from 4:00 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 from 6 to 8 p.m. To buy tickets please call Sherry Judd- 897-3117 (Leave a message) or stop at Otis Federal Credit Union in Jay.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling

88 Spring Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 828-1035

Apr 11, 2010. We hope you can join us at the 24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling. The event is at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Enjoy the finest chocolate delectables from the best restaurants, candy shops, and chefs in Cumberland and York counties! You may also purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous prize packages that have been generously donated by area businesses. All Chocolate Lovers' Fling proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Annual Dinner - CMCC Education Foundation

14 Great Falls Plaza
Auburn, Maine 04210
 Phone: (207) 755-5357

Apr 14, 2010. The Central Maine Community College Education Foundation will host its third annual dinner April 14, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. This very special event will be a celebration of the accomplishments of the Foundation, faculty, staff and students! Anyone interested in sponsoring is asked to contact Roger Philipponm at (207) 755-5357 or rphilippon@cmcc.edu. More information is also available online (click on event title). Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $1,000.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bangor Home Show

100 Dutton Street
Bangor, Maine
Phone: (800) 237-6024

Apr 15 thru Apr 18, 2010. The Annual Bangor Home Show is held at the Bangor Civic Center.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

57th Annual Kora Shrine Circus

190 Birch Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
 Phone: (207) 783-2009

Apr 16 thru Apr 17, 2010. The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Portland, Lewiston and Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's," to name but a few of the acts. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee Friday, April 16, 2010 Shows at 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 Shows at 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $5; Reserved Seating $12.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Midcoast Wedding Expo

67 Atlantic Highway
Northport, Maine 04849
 Phone: (207) 236-4404

Apr 18, 2010. Be inspired and create the wedding of your dreams at the Midcoast Wedding Expo at Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center. Phone (207) 236-4404 or (207) 596-0376.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest


Auburn, Maine 04210
 Phone: (207) 333-6600

Apr 18, 2010. LV-A's Scrabble Fest is three rounds of team Scrabble play. Teams of up-to-4 players choose to play in either the Pro (intense) or the Social (for fun) division. To participate, players bring a minimum of $10 each in pledges, but the goal is to raise as much money as possible for LV-A. Register by April 13th. Collect pledges for LV-A and bring them with you for an enjoyable afternoon of Scrabble competition. There will be door prizes, refreshments, word games and prizes. Come to the Riverwatch Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn in Great Falls Plaza. For info phone (207) 333-6600.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

57th Annual Kora Shrine Circus

45 Spring Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-3458

Apr 19 thru Apr 21, 2010. The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Portland, Lewiston and Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's," to name but a few of the acts. Cumberland County Civic Center. Monday, April 19 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 shows at 9:30 a.m, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $5; Reserved Seating $12.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Perspectives on Transition: Values to Action - Freeport Community Center

52 Depot Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 865-3985

Apr 22, 2010. Noah Wentworth of the Evergreen Building Collaborative and Amory Weld of Transition Greater Brunswick come to the Freeport Community Center to talk about innovative examples in Maine of personal, family, and community transitions to a more sustainable world. This event is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

57th Annual Kora Shrine Circus

76 Community Drive
Augusta, Maine 04330
 Phone: (207) 626-2400

Apr 23 thru Apr 24, 2010. The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's" to name but a few of the acts. Augusta Civic Center. Friday, April 23 shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 shows and 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $ 5, Reserved Seating $12.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bangor Garden Show

100 Dutton Street
Bangor, Maine
Phone: (207) 947-5555

Apr 23 thru Apr 25, 2010. The Annual Bangor Garden Show returns in 2010! The Garden Show is held at the Bangor Civic Center.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Top O' Maine Trade Show

160 7th Avenue
Madawaska, Maine
Phone: (207) 728-7000

Apr 24 thru Apr 25, 2010. The Top O' Maine Trade Show is the largest and most well attended trade show north of Bangor, Maine. Featuring more than 80 exhibitors displaying products and services representing a number of different trades in over 120 booths. Prizes and giveaways throughout the weekend by various exhibitors. Food provided in the Food Court by various local organizations. For info phone (207) 728-7000.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Escape from Suburbia: Beyond the American Dream - Frontier Cafe

14 Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 725-5222

Apr 27, 2010. Escape from Suburbia is an award-winning feature documentary for our times. Meet ordinary people making extraordinary choices as they tackle the key issues facing us today - the rising cost and supply of energy, the roller-coaster economy, and the faded memories of the American Dream. Reinvent. Rethink. Relocalize. This event is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." The film is being shown at the Frontier Cafe at 7 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Scrapbooking for the American Heart Association

53 Depot Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 865-3985

Apr 27, 2010. Calling all Scrapbookers! Spend a fun-filled day cropping with your friends, while raising money for the American Heart Association's 2010 Healthy Heart Campaign. $25 for the day includes lunch, snacks and gifts for everyone. Vendors will be on hand with jewelry, hand made cards and the latest Creative Memories products. Contact Kim at kimswett@gmail.com to register. Space is limited, so reserve a spot today. Scrapbooking is more fun with friends!   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Annual Community Cleanup - Hermon/Bangor

235 Billings Road
Hermon, Maine 04402
 Phone: (207) 848-7095

Apr 25, 2009. The Annual Community Cleanup in Hermon will meet at 10 a.m. at Hermon Elementary School and break into small groups to tackle road side litter and dump areas. Please dress accordingly. Event is rain or shine. Trucks and trailers needed to assist in transporting trash and large items. Event concludes at 2 p.m. For info phone (207) 848-7095. |   Report Update