Anyone “who is suffering with cancer, has had cancer or who has lost someone to cancer” is invited to enjoy a free retreat trip Aug. 10-12 to Mizpah in Grand Isle, wrote Suzanne Castonguay of Orland.
“We are trying to fill up a bus” with people “who are interested in going, and we are trying to get the word out,” Castonguay wrote of this exceptional, no-cost opportunity.
Free to anyone who has been affected by cancer, you “may bring someone” with you or bring your family, she added.
Mizpah, created in 1991 by cancer survivor Dick Corbin, “presently has 11 buildings and 15 sites to view on the grounds,” Castonguay explained.
“Many people visit there, yearly. No fees are charged. It is a nonprofit organization.”
Anyone interested in taking the trip is encouraged to call Castonguay, 469-0629; Jacqui Hart, 567-3154 or Tina York, 469-2329 for more information.
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Valley Arts Alliance of Sebasticook Valley announces it is holding a group show during library hours now through Aug. 31 in the Bangor Public Library Stairwell Gallery and Extension at the library, 145 Harlow St.
You are invited to view the show and attend an opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the library.
All works in watercolor, pastel, fiber, quilts, acrylics, oils and photography are for sale.
Participating artists include Bonnie Ross, Annette Houston, Connie Henderson, Terri deNatale, Linda Miller, Marjorie Whipple, Grace Keown, Floyd Lawrence, Suzanne Trussell, Susan Estes, Priscilla Hoekstra, Deb Ellingwood, Shari Brann, Bob Nichols and Amy Nichols.
For more information, visit www.valleyartsalliance.org.
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Avalon Village is presenting a production of the Broadway hit “Love Letters” 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Manor House, 50 Foxglove Drive, Hampden, reports Susan Jonason.
Admission is $8 and includes refreshments and a post-reception with actors Richard Clark and Lynne McKenney.
However, seating is limited and reservations are requested, so call 862-5100, ext. 11, to make yours.
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Pamela Colson Power of Penobscot Valley Industries invites you to view the work of PVI artists during summer library hours Tuesday, Aug. 4, through Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St.
You also are invited to an art opening 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 14, in the Lecture Hall on the library’s third floor.
Working with instructor Diana Willette, the exhibit features 22 artists who practice in many mediums.
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The Mary Potterton Memorial Concert presents the First Faculty Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Lubec Congregational Christian Church.
Donations for the piano turning fund are appreciated.
Call 853-4574 for information about the concert boat from Eastport.
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Clifford and Rosanne Levine of Pittsburgh wrote recently “to express our unending gratitude” to everyone “who participated in the search for our daughter, Rebecca,” on July 10 “after she was caught in a strong current in the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
“Wardens Tom McKinney and Andrew Glidden of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife coordinated the search with the utmost professionalism, and kayakers Angela Merrill, Paul Yearwood and Zack DiSilvestro heroically found our daughter and transported her to her campsite,” the couple wrote.
“Employees of the Central Maine Forest Service and the state Bureau of Parks and Lands, members of the Student Conservation Association, Nature Conservancy, Chewonki Foundation, Outward Bound, Maine Search and Rescue Team and other people who happened to be near, or on, the river, that day, all contributed to this effort.
“The swift and organized response on the part of these professionals and extraordinary citizens proves that Mainers are caring and dedicated people who will extend themselves to help others.”
Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.net; 990-8288.