Joni Averill
Supper to help Charleston woman fight cancer Friday, May 16, 2008 Although it is a busy weekend, friends hope you will join them in supporting Charleston native Joanne True, who is going through a very difficult time. |
 MDI bulb tour to benefit Island ConnectionsThursday, May 15, 2008 Many people from the Bangor area, as well as throughout Maine, enjoy this event, reports Sharon Knopp in inviting everyone to attend the annual bulb tour on Mount Desert Island. |
Joni Averill: Go back in TV time with Brewer production Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Brewer Youth Theatre, directed by Rich Kimball, invites you to travel back to the early days of television and the interesting results of those who worked on Sid Caesar's "Your Show of Shows" in the 1950s, as you enjoy the musical comedy "My Favorite Year" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. |
Kiwanis Club seeks talent show contestants Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Brewer Kiwanis Club secretary Herb Hopkins stopped by last week to report the club will hold its second annual So You Think You Have Talent show at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Brewer High School. |
Joni Averill: Belfast Garden Club seeks help for busy season Monday, May 12, 2008 Members of Belfast Garden Club are as busy as they can be, and if you can assist them, they would be most grateful. |
 Y-Players return with ‘Hollywood’ productionSaturday, May 10, 2008 Many people have been awaiting the dates and times for the Y-Players' next production, 'Hooray for Hollywood,' at the Bangor Y on Second Street and here it is... |
Joni Averill: Fundraiser to help retired teacher fight cancer Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Retired teacher and minister Kathryn Dessureau of Dover-Foxcroft has endured many difficulties in her life, from cancer to cataract surgery to "a bad accident, years ago," that left "plates and screws in her body," according to Ina Jane Gerow of Milo. |
Joni Averill: Ellsworth Rotary Club plans its biggest auction Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Ellsworth Rotary Club president-elect and auction organizer Jack Frost invites the public to the club's "largest auction in 57 years" from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Ellsworth Holiday Inn. |
Makeover fundraiser to aid LaGrange mother Monday, May 05, 2008 Planners of a very special fundraiser are "hoping to have a great turnout" to support their friend, Bobbi-Jo Peirce, a 29-year-old married mother of two daughters who has been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. |
Donations sought for Crossroads baby shower Saturday, May 03, 2008 You are invited to join members of St. James Episcopal Church in its third annual Baby Shower for Crossroads Ministries. |
 Duct taped teachers to benefit Make-A-WishFriday, May 2, 2008 The other day I received a lovely e-mail from Lindsay Beauregard relating what she and four friends are doing to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine. |
Barbershoppers to perform at Orland benefit Thursday, May 01, 2008 River City Harmonizers, an area women’s barbershop chorus, will host a very special concert to help one of its members. |
Bapst invites seniors, youth to dress rehearsal Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Senior citizens and pre-school through second-grade students are invited to enjoy the John Bapst Memorial High School Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal performance from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, at John Bapst Auditorium, 100 Broadway in Bangor. |
Dinner, auction to send medalists to nationals Tuesday, April 29, 2008 The top five gold medalists who participated in the statewide SkillsUSA Competition last month in Bangor are making plans to participate in the national competition in June in Kansas City, Mo., reports Ned Blackmere. |
Shelter issues challenge to Hike for the Homeless Monday, April 28, 2008 From Bangor Area Homeless Shelter executive director Dennis Marble comes an invitation for individuals and organizations to participate in the shelter’s 13th annual Hike for the Homeless, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, with walkers starting at specific locations in Hampden, Brewer, Veazie and outer Broadway in Bangor. |
 5K walk, run to support Animal OrphanageFriday, April 25, 2008 Recent sunny days have every pet owner out and about, enjoying the warmth and sunshine. |
 ‘Sole Sisters' raising funds for breast cancer eventThursday, April 24, 2008 The 'Sole Sisters' are proud to announce that they will be joining thousands of others in raising money to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Aug. 15-17, in Boston, to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. |
Quilters join to celebrate guilds’ 30th anniversary Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Members of Bear Paws and Orono Quilters invite you to join in celebrating their guilds’ respective 30th birthdays at their anniversary quilt show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Church of Universal Fellowship, 82 Main St., Orono. |
Joni Averill: UMM plans weekend for special-needs families Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Applications are now available for the 25th annual Special Family Weekend, reports Cynthia Vaughan of Levant. |
Joni Averill: Rockland Kiwanians skipping meal for children Monday, April 21, 2008 Today is a very meaningful day, and this week is a very meaningful week for members of the Kiwanis Club of Rockland. |
 Chefs’ gala to raise funds for mammogramsSaturday, April 19, 2008 Because of the success of past Union Trust Chefs' Galas in raising funds for mammography machines at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth, proceeds from this year's event will be used to provide 'funds of mammogram scholarships for those whose mammograms are not covered under their insurance plan,' reports Jane Sanderson. |
Hancock pupils collect ‘Coins for Katrina’s Kids’ Tuesday, December 06, 2005 Recently, I spoke with teacher Beverly Johnston of Hancock Grammar School, who is the contact person for a schoolwide holiday giving project titled "Coins for Katrina’s Kids." Johnson explained that HGS "has matched with another Hancock County school, except that this one is located in Mississippi and was devastated by Hurricane Katrina," she said. |
Volunteers needed for Hampden honor roll project Monday, May 16, 2005 The next meeting of the Hampden Veterans Honor Roll Committee is 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the municipal building in Hampden, according to Allison Berube. |
Funds sought for preschool building project Wednesday, May 04, 2005 Volunteers are "off and running, throughout the month of May," wrote Selina Lufkin and Tracy Gideon, of "efforts to raise funds for the Preschool Building Project in our Eddington, Clifton, Holden School District." Now through Saturday, May 14, |
