What's Happening This Weekend...

Fall is here so get out there and enjoy it before it gets tooooooo cold!

Common Ground Fair
September 24-26
Unity
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association puts on this 24th annual country fair to celebrate rural and organic living. Hundreds of vendors, exhibitions, and demonstrations. Gates open at 9 am. $10 adults; $8 seniors, and free for children 12 and under.
www.mofga.org

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
September 25
Hollywood Slots Racetrack, Bangor
The memory walk is the most important source of financial support for the Alzheimer’s Association in Maine. Participate in a fun-filled morning of walking, camaraderie, support, and entertainment. 9 am.
www.alz.org/memorywalk

Cherryfield Living History Day
September 25
Cherryfield
Take a step back into life in the 1800s. Enjoy demonstrations and hands-on activities such as spinning, weaving, cooking, and woodworking. Visit the encampment of Company B 20th Regiment of Maine and observe the life of Civil War Union Soldiers. 10 am–3 pm. Adults $5; under 18 free.
546-3720

Race for Myeloma
September 25
Bass Park, Bangor
This 5K-race raises money for the research of multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer with no cure. Registration begins at 9 am; race starts at 10 am. Registration is $20.
356-0425

The Magic of Lyn Dillies
September 25
Collins Center for the Arts, Orono
Master illusionist Lyn Dillies has been taking the world by storm and has been named America’s premier female illusionist by the Society of American Magicians. Dillies has developed the perfectly balanced touring illusion show that has Las Vegas components while being family friendly. 8 pm.
www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Pancake 5K & Child Shall Lead Road Races
September 26
Belfast Area High School
Two races and a helping of carbs. Parents are challenged to walk or run the 1-mile Child Shall Lead Road Race with their children, beginning at 8:30 am. The 17th annual, flat-as-a-pancake 5K road race for adults begins at 9:45 am. Registration for both opens at 7:30 am. Finish the morning with a pancake breakfast, free to all runners; nonrunners may partake for a fee.
www.waldocountyymca.org

John Muir Live
September 26
The Grand, Ellsworth
This stirring production, based on conservationist John Muir, has been presented every summer in Yosemite National Park—and throughout the country and around the world as well—since 1983. 4 pm. Adults $15; seniors $12; children $8.
www.grandonline.org