March 25, 1 p.m. "The Inspired Garden," author presentation by Judy Paolini, free, Harrison Village Library, 42 Main Street, Harrison. FMI: 207.583.2970, www.harrison.lib.me.us.
March 26, 6-9 p.m. 1st Annual Celebrity Chef Cook-off, 20 chefs will each prepare samples of a signature dish, you judge the best dish and winning judge, $1/vote, music and light refreshments, $25/person, by on-line or at the Chamber office, sponsored by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, Club 302, 756 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207.892.8265, www.sebagolakeschamber.com.
March 27, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. American Girl Tea Party, bring your favorite American Girl doll and join the tea party, tasty treats and tea served, fun activities and a chance to win a special gift, $10/members, $12/non-members, pre-registration required, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.
March 27-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maine Maple Sunday, samples of maple syrup on homemade ice cream, sugar house tour, live music, cook-off at noon on Sunday: bring a dish made with Maine maple syrup, you may win a prize, Grandpa Joe's Sugar House, 103 Murch Road, North Baldwin. FMI: 207.787.3300, www.getrealmaine.com.
March 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 3rd Annual America's Mattress Race, decorate your beat up mattress and race down the course to be eligible to win a new mattress, $5/mattress, register between 9 and 10:30 a.m., check the Web site for rules, Main Slope, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8444, www.shawneepeak.com.
March 27, 5-6 p.m. Church Supper, baked beans and casseroles, $7/adults, $4/12 and under, Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. FMI: 207.627.4282, www.cascovillagechurch.org.
March 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Chili Cook-off and Firefighters Race, a full day of chili-eating, music and contests, White Cap Lodge, Sunday River Ski Area, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.3000, www.sundayriver.com.
March 31, 8 p.m. Suzanne Vega, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, $65/concert, dinner available by reservation before the show, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
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