Norma Milton wrote that Halfway Home Pet Rescue has 30 copies of “The Christmas Note,” written by Skeeter Davis and Cathie Pelletier and illustrated by Carl E. Hileman.
Each book is signed by the authors and the illustrator, and the cost of limited-edition copies is $20 each plus $5 for shipping and handling.
The books may be bought by calling Milton at 492-1711.
“All proceeds from the sales of these books will go toward the medical bills of the stray, abandoned and abused animals of Caribou and surrounding communities,” Milton wrote.
For those of you unaware of the book, it tells the story of Davis’ “10th Christmas with her siblings” in Dry Ridge, Ky., “in the days of oil lamps and candles,” Milton wrote.
“It is a story of a child’s love, heartbreak, faith and the growth of Davis’ inner joy while learning the true meaning of Christmas.”
And, while the book most certainly will not arrive in time for Christmas Day, you always can write a nice note telling the recipient the book has been ordered, box the note, wrap it and put in under the tree.
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Kristin Coffey Canders wants readers to know that tickets for Bangor Ballet’s “Evening at the Arts,” which will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Gracie Theatre at Husson University in Bangor, are $35 each and may be reserved by calling 945-3457.
Canders reports that Ann Marie’s Kitchen will provide hors d’oeuvres, and Luna Bar & Grill will offer a cash bar for the first hour in the lobby before the performance.
Among the pieces Bangor Ballet will perform will be selections from “Porgy and Bess.”
Additionally, Canders wrote, “anyone attending the event will receive a 15 percent discount, at Luna, for that night only,” if you decide to dine out after the fundraiser.
Eaton Peabody and Bangor Saving Bank are the event sponsors.
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The Curran Homestead has announced the Fields Pond Blacksmith Association is offering a 41-hour beginner’s blacksmithing course, limited to 10 people, that will meet twice weekly, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 6 through March 13, at Curran Homestead, 372 Fields Pond Road, Orrington.
Tuition is $200 for association members and $225 for nonmembers. Purchase of safety equipment and tools is required to begin the course.
For information, call Robert Schmick, 843-5550, e-mail rpschmick1@aol.com or call Irv Marsters at 745-4426 or e-mail: irv@bangorlettershop.com.
Knife maker Adriaan Gerber will teach the Wednesday course, and Saturday instructors will include blacksmiths Doug Wilson, Paul Carlson, Pat Roy and Bryon Aubrey.
Sponsors suggest people register as soon as possible since they expect the course to fill quickly.
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The Institute for Civic Leadership has announced its Board Builders program will offer a workshop, “The Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards,” for prospective and current board members and nonprofit executive staff, from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 11, at Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive.
A discount is available for those who register by Jan. 13.
The cost is $60 for the first participant and $50 for each additional participant from the same organization.
After Jan. 13, the cost rises to $70 for the first participant and $55 for additional participants from the same organization.
The moderator will be Suzanne Austin, associate director of the Institute for Civic Leadership, and panelists and focus presentation speakers will include professionals from businesses and organizations who also are respected community volunteers.
For information, or to register, visit www.civicleadership.org, e-mail Shawn Hunt at shunt@civicleadership.org or call him at 773-3254, ext. 100.
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Bill Rae, Manna Ministries executive director, wrote the BDN recently “to thank everyone who gave this year to the homeless, the poor and the needy,” and helped them have a better Thanksgiving.
“The local media was a great conduit for the community to utilize in helping our neighbors” during that time, Rae wrote of the assistance his organization received from representatives of area radio and television stations as well as the print media.
“We might not be able to stop hunger but, as a community, we can try to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry.
“After the holiday season is over, please don’t forget to help your neighbors: The homeless, the poor and the needy.”
Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.net; 990-8288.