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• Amusement Parks
• Arts and Entertainment
• Beaches and Lakes
• Coffee Spots
• Dog Parks
• Farmers Markets
• Fitness
• Food Festivals
• Golf Courses
• Good for Grandkids
• Healthy Living
• Hiking Trails
• Mall Walking
• Microbreweries
• Movie Theaters
• Museums
• Nature Centers
• Outdoor Recreation
• Parks
• Restaurants
• Skiing
• Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking
• Walking and Racing Events

Upcoming Community Calendar Events

• Holiday Bazaar Exhibition

  Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville.
  

  Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville, ME
• Movie: Red One

  After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
  

  Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover Foxcroft, ME
• The Spongebob Musical

  Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic!
  

  Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  Waterville Opera House, Waterville, ME

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  A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga

  Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET

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  Try a Calming 10-Minute Guided ‘Meditation Moment’

  Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET

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• Featured Event

  A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing

  Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET

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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li>
				
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li>


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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
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					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
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View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
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<header>
<h2>Things to do near me in Dexter</h2>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li>
				
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/fitness/">Fitness</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/museums/">Museums</a></li>
		

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li>


		<li><a href="/dexter-me/parks/">Parks</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
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				<div class="description">Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville.</div>
		
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			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.</div>
		
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		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover Foxcroft, ME					</div>
	
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	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &amp; the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic!</div>
		
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			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Waterville Opera House, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-december-2024-z4nk7w8kmxv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-GUIDED-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute Guided ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2>
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-december-2024-ldnh5yhlmqm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA-GUIDED-BREATHING">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
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			<p><a class="link-red" href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p>
	
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		<li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li>
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		<a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Join AARP</a>
		<div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Renew</a> or 
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<header>
<h2>Contact AARP<br />Maine</h2>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
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include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243
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View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
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			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDCC-05212024" target="" title="Community Calendar">
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					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man in a hat conversing with a woman at a farmers market" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-events.jpg">
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					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">Beaches & Lakes</a></h3>
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					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024">AARP Movies for Grownups ®</a></h3>
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<header>
<h2>Things to do near me in Dexter</h2>
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		<li><a href="/dexter-me/amusement-water-parks/">Amusement Parks</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li>
				
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/fitness/">Fitness</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/museums/">Museums</a></li>
		

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li>


		<li><a href="/dexter-me/parks/">Parks</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/walking-racing-events/">Walking and Racing Events</a></li>
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				<div class="description">Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville.</div>
		
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			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/movie-red-one-2024-11-22-dover-foxcroft-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MOVIE-RED-ONE">Movie: Red One</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.</div>
		
	</div>

	
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover Foxcroft, ME					</div>
	
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	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-spongebob-musical-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-SPONGEBOB-MUSICAL">The Spongebob Musical</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &amp; the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic!</div>
		
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			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Waterville Opera House, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
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		<h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Dexter</h2>
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-december-2024-z4nk7w8kmxv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-GUIDED-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute Guided ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:00&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
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					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
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										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-december-2024-ldnh5yhlmqm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA-GUIDED-BREATHING">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
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			<p><a class="link-red" href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p>
	
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	<div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div>
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		<li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li>
		<li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li>
		<li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li>
		<li>FREE second membership</li>
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		<a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Join AARP</a>
		<div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Renew</a> or 
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<div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer">
<header>
<h2>Contact AARP<br />Maine</h2>
</header>
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
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include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118

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                    include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");
                    include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");
$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp'
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	<div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box">
	<div class="row">
				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDCC-05212024" target="" title="Community Calendar">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man in a hat conversing with a woman at a farmers market" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-events.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDCC-05212024">Community Calendar</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024" target="" title="AARP Events">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Two women laughing in the grass, surrounded by people sitting on yoga mats" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-aarp-events.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">AARP Events</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDFF-05212024" target="" title="Food Festivals">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-food-festivals.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDFF-05212024">Food Festivals</a></h3>
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			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
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					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man and woman walking on a golf course, enjoying a sunny day outdoors" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-golf-courses.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDGC-05212024">Golf Courses</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024" target="" title="Beaches & Lakes">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="An older woman and child enjoying the ocean waves together, creating precious memories" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-beaches-lakes.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">Beaches & Lakes</a></h3>
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			</div>
		</div>
				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024" target="" title="AARP Movies for Grownups ®">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Audience in a movie theater watching a film" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-movies.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024">AARP Movies for Grownups ®</a></h3>
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	href="/dexter-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 
	alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" 
	src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a>
</div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer">

<header>
<h2>Things to do near me in Dexter</h2>
</header>
<div class="wrap">
	<ul class="aarp-list col-2">
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/amusement-water-parks/">Amusement Parks</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li>
				
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/fitness/">Fitness</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/museums/">Museums</a></li>
		

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li>


		<li><a href="/dexter-me/parks/">Parks</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/walking-racing-events/">Walking and Racing Events</a></li>
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<div class="ar-listing module-spacer">

	
		<header><h2>Upcoming Community Calendar Events</h2></header>
	
		
	
		


			
		

		<ul class="list">
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	data-url="/event/holiday-bazaar-exhibition-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-BAZAAR-EXHIBITION" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-bazaar-exhibition-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-BAZAAR-EXHIBITION">Holiday Bazaar Exhibition</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/movie-red-one-2024-11-22-dover-foxcroft-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MOVIE-RED-ONE" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/movie-red-one-2024-11-22-dover-foxcroft-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MOVIE-RED-ONE">Movie: Red One</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover Foxcroft, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/the-spongebob-musical-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-SPONGEBOB-MUSICAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
					</div>

		

	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-spongebob-musical-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-SPONGEBOB-MUSICAL">The Spongebob Musical</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &amp; the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic!</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Waterville Opera House, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
					</ul>

		<a href="/dexter-me/events/" class="link-red">View all Community Calendar Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>
				<div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/dexter-me/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div>
		
	
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				<img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" />
			</a>
		</div>
		<h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Dexter</h2>
		<h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Dexter</h2>
	</header>
	<div class="wrap">
		<div class="ar-listing snippet">
			<ul class="list">
				<li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-december-2024-z4nk7w8kmxv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-GUIDED-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute Guided ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:00&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-december-2024-ldnh5yhlmqm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA-GUIDED-BREATHING">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li>			</ul>

			<p><a class="link-red" href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p>
	
		</div>
	</div>
</div>


<div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper">
                    
                    <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250">
                        
                         
                            <script type="text/javascript">
                                if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){
                                  AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'});
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                </div>
<div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;">
	<img class="img-responsive image" 
		title="image of two AARP membership cards"
		alt="image of two AARP membership cards" 
		src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png">
	<div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div>
	<ul class="list">
		<li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li>
		<li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li>
		<li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li>
		<li>FREE second membership</li>
	</ul>
	<div class="action">
		<a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Join AARP</a>
		<div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Renew</a> or 
			<a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div>
	</div>
</div>
<style>
.membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;}
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<div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper">
                    
                    <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250">
                        
                         
                            <script type="text/javascript">
                                if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){
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                            </script>
                         
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                </div>
<div class="module-spacer text-center">
<div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Maine Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Maine Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true">
	<blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine">Facebook</a></blockquote>
</div>
</div>

 
<div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer">
<header>
<h2>Contact AARP<br />Maine</h2>
</header>
<div class="wrap">

<div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer">
<ul class="list-unstyled">
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MEAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">MEAARP@aarp.org </a></li>
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Maine</a></li>
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/about-aarp-maine-3/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-DEXTER-ME" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li>


</ul>
</div>
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
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include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118

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                    include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");
$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp'
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	<div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box">
	<div class="row">
				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDCC-05212024" target="" title="Community Calendar">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man in a hat conversing with a woman at a farmers market" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-events.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDCC-05212024">Community Calendar</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024" target="" title="AARP Events">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Two women laughing in the grass, surrounded by people sitting on yoga mats" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-aarp-events.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">AARP Events</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDFF-05212024" target="" title="Food Festivals">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-food-festivals.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDFF-05212024">Food Festivals</a></h3>
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				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
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				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="A man and woman walking on a golf course, enjoying a sunny day outdoors" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-golf-courses.jpg">
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				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDGC-05212024">Golf Courses</a></h3>
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			</div>
		</div>
				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024" target="" title="Beaches & Lakes">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="An older woman and child enjoying the ocean waves together, creating precious memories" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-beaches-lakes.jpg">
				</div>
				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">Beaches & Lakes</a></h3>
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			</div>
		</div>
				<div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer">
			<div class="ar-single-image-headline">
				<a href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024" target="" title="AARP Movies for Grownups ®">
				<div class="image">
					<img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Audience in a movie theater watching a film" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-movies.jpg">
				</div>
				</a>
				<div class="caption">
					<h3><a href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024">AARP Movies for Grownups ®</a></h3>
				</div>
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	href="/dexter-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" 
	alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" 
	src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a>
</div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer">

<header>
<h2>Things to do near me in Dexter</h2>
</header>
<div class="wrap">
	<ul class="aarp-list col-2">
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/amusement-water-parks/">Amusement Parks</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li>
				
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/fitness/">Fitness</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/museums/">Museums</a></li>
		

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li>

		<li><a href="/dexter-me/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li>


		<li><a href="/dexter-me/parks/">Parks</a></li>
 <li><a href="/dexter-me/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/skiing/">Skiing</a></li>
		
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li>
		<li><a href="/dexter-me/walking-racing-events/">Walking and Racing Events</a></li>
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<div class="ar-listing module-spacer">

	
		<header><h2>Upcoming Community Calendar Events</h2></header>
	
		
	
		


			
		

		<ul class="list">
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/holiday-bazaar-exhibition-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-BAZAAR-EXHIBITION" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
					</div>

		

	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/holiday-bazaar-exhibition-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-BAZAAR-EXHIBITION">Holiday Bazaar Exhibition</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Ticonic Gallery + Studios, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/movie-red-one-2024-11-22-dover-foxcroft-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MOVIE-RED-ONE" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
					</div>

		

	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/movie-red-one-2024-11-22-dover-foxcroft-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MOVIE-RED-ONE">Movie: Red One</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover Foxcroft, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/the-spongebob-musical-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-SPONGEBOB-MUSICAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
					</div>

		

	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-spongebob-musical-2024-11-22-waterville-me.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-SPONGEBOB-MUSICAL">The Spongebob Musical</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &amp; the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic!</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Waterville Opera House, Waterville, ME					</div>
	
	</li>
					</ul>

		<a href="/dexter-me/events/" class="link-red">View all Community Calendar Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>
				<div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/dexter-me/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div>
		
	
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		<div class="pull-right">
			<a href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">
				<img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" />
			</a>
		</div>
		<h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Dexter</h2>
		<h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Dexter</h2>
	</header>
	<div class="wrap">
		<div class="ar-listing snippet">
			<ul class="list">
				<li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-december-2024-z4nk7w8kmxv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-GUIDED-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute Guided ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:00&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1">

										<h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3>
					
					<h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-december-2024-ldnh5yhlmqm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA-GUIDED-BREATHING">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing</a></h2>
					<p class="time">Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 8:30&nbsp;a.m. ET</p>
					<p class="venue">Zoom</p>
					<p class="loc">Online Event</p>
					
				</li>			</ul>

			<p><a class="link-red" href="/dexter-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p>
	
		</div>
	</div>
</div>


<div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper">
                    
                    <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250">
                        
                         
                            <script type="text/javascript">
                                if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){
                                  AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'});
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                </div>
<div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;">
	<img class="img-responsive image" 
		title="image of two AARP membership cards"
		alt="image of two AARP membership cards" 
		src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png">
	<div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div>
	<ul class="list">
		<li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li>
		<li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li>
		<li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li>
		<li>FREE second membership</li>
	</ul>
	<div class="action">
		<a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Join AARP</a>
		<div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-DEXTER-ME">Renew</a> or 
			<a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div>
	</div>
</div>
<style>
.membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;}
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<div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper">
                    
                    <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250">
                        
                         
                            <script type="text/javascript">
                                if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){
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                            </script>
                         
                    </div>
                </div>
<div class="module-spacer text-center">
<div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Maine Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Maine Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true">
	<blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMaine">Facebook</a></blockquote>
</div>
</div>

 
<div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer">
<header>
<h2>Contact AARP<br />Maine</h2>
</header>
<div class="wrap">

<div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer">
<ul class="list-unstyled">
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MEAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">MEAARP@aarp.org </a></li>
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Maine</a></li>
<li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/about-aarp-maine-3/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-DEXTER-ME" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li>


</ul>
</div>
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		<li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/dexter-me/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/dexter-me/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/dexter-me/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/dexter-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/dexter-me/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more">
			<span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span>
			<ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu">
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
				<!--
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/dexter-me/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
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</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array()
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118