Greene, ME

Have you been thinking about moving to Maine? You may want to check out the Village of Greene, Maine located just north of Auburn.

To really get a feel for a Maine town, you need a chance to get out of your car, walk around, and meet the people. Each vibrant community has a character all its own.

If you have been considering any of the beautiful towns surrounding Lewiston/Auburn, you have the perfect opportunity to get to know Greene Maine. Greene has a population of just over 4000 residents and is located just 6 miles off the highway.

Friday, September 10, 2010 is the kick-off for Greene Village Day.

There will be a bonfire, music, dancing, great food, and more! The festivities begin and 6pm, are free to all and will last into the night until 10:00pm. Just head up Route 202 from Auburn and follow the signs to Greene Village (turn on to Main Street.)

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May 21-23, times vary, Northeast Livestock Expo 2010, featuring beef cattle, sheep, boer goats, rabbits, equine and alpaca shows, youth events, tractor games, antique tractor pulling and antique lawn and garden pulling competitions, auctions, Windsor Fairgrounds, Route 32, Windsor. FMI: 207.453.7890, www.northeastlivestockexpo.com.

May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monmouth May Faire, plant, book and food sale, beekeeping, worms and composting demonstrations, raffles, tours of Cumston Hall, plus a 1 mile road race at 10:30 a.m., sponsored by Friends of Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207.577.4919, www.cumstonhall.org.

May 22, 4 p.m. 1st Annual Marilyn Tedesco Memorial Concert, featuring Thomas Marshall, organist/harpsichordist from The College of William and Mary in Virginia, progressive concert titled "Wind, Wire and Grill," begins with 1866 E. & G.G. Hook organ at South Paris Congregational Church, 9 Church Street, Augusta, and following intermission continues at St. Mark's Episcopal Church where Marshall will play his French-style harpsichord and St. Mark's 1973 Andover Organ, opus 73, $10 donation to benefit St. Mark's Organ Concert Fund, reception to follow at St. Mark's Parish Hall, 9 Summer Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.622.2424, www.stmarksaugusta.org.

May 22, 6 p.m. Mudfootball "Dirty" Auction, items include gift certificates from various businesses as for such items as white water rafting trip, tanning sessions, jewelry and more, all proceeds benefit the Carrabassett Mudfootball Association's charitable outreach programs, Nostalgia Tavern, 13 Commercial Street, Kingfield. FMI: 207.265.2559, www.nostalgiatavern.com.

May 22, 7 p.m. Womanless Beauty Pageant, an evening of fun and hilarious laughter as 6 brave men compete in evening gowns, sportswear, talent and interview competitions, $8/person, Androscoggin Grange #8, 99 Main Street, Greene. FMI: 207.946.7746, www.townofgreene.net.

May 23, 2-6 p.m. Play On, 2nd Annual Spring Fundraiser for The Theater at Monmouth, great food, great friends and great music, plus highlights of this year's season and a few surprises, $40+tax/person, Joyce's, 192 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.933.9999. www.joycesinhallowell.com.

May 25, 2-3:30 p.m. Senior College Presents "A Voyage Through Egypt," slide show by Rachel Morin of her memorable journey exploring the wonders of Egypt, free, intended for seniors, but all are welcome, Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.333.6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

May 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Defending Water for Life in Maine, water issues presented by Emily Posner of Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition, Barrels Community Market, 74 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.660.4844, www.waterville-me.gov.