Friends of the Orono Public Library will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the OPL Community Room.
“We will discuss library budget requests, make plans for the year’s activities and elect a treasurer,” Judy Sucec said.
Then, Sucec added, “at 7 p.m., the public and [Friends] members are invited for refreshments and a BOOK BLITZ.”
Sucec said that for people who “like to read, want to read something new, wonderful [and] different” but are “too busy to read reviews,” will join others of the same ilk “to trade recommendations.”
“Here’s how it works,” Sucec continued.
BOOK BLITZ attendees should “bring the title and author’s name of three books, or the books themselves.”
The Friends suggest you choose “an all-time favorite, one you’re reading now and love [or] one you plan to read some day.”
The attendees will then “break up into small groups to talk about choices,” and “each group will recommend three books” to those in attendance.
The final list of the recommended books will then be e-mailed to those who attended.
“We’d love to have you join us to share your selections,” Sucec wrote.
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The public is invited to attend the Bangor Area Junior Achievement of Maine’s fourth annual Taste of Spring at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Jeff’s Catering & Conference Center in Brewer.
Tickets are $10, or $70 for a table of eight, and can be purchased in advance at KeyBank in Bangor or at the door.
For more information, contact Irv Marsters, Bangor Letter Shop, 99 Washington St., Bangor, or call 945-9311 or 745-4426.
Special guests include comedian Chris Quimby, Acadia Auto Auction auctioneer, Steve Trimm, and JA State Titan Challenge award winners from Brewer High School.
Participating restaurants include The Dinner Store, Jason’s Pizza, Olive Garden, Ground Round, Vaycation Catering, Pelletier’s Family Logger’s Restaurant and Dysart’s.
Also My Pretiola, Giacomo’s, Frank’s Bakery, The Sea Dog Restaurant, Eagle’s Nest, Angler’s Restaurant, The Muddy Rudder, Sam’s Club, Leadbetter’s, Godfrey’s Grille, Thistle’s and Chases’ Family Restaurant.
The event’s major sponsor is KeyBank, and Cole Family Foundation was part sponsor of the state JA Titan Challenge competition.
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Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra members will hold a Wine Dinner Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Luna Bar & Grill in Bangor.
According to information provided by BSO board member Glenn Martin, Luna Bar & Grill “is going to create a special multicourse menu and expertly pair the menu with a variety of excellent wines.”
The cost is $65 per person, and proceeds benefit BYSO.
For more information, or to make a reservation, call Martin at 974-7798.
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Janet Page reports Rockland Kiwanis Club will hold the 21st annual Special Olympics Benefit, an Italian-Fest Supper, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at St. Bernard’s Church in Rockland.
Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 10.
The public is invited to attend this event that benefits Knox County Special Olympics to help fund participation in the SO Summer Games in Orono.
According to the release, the money “will help pay for transportation to and from the games, housing, food, and whatever other expenses are involved in attending the Summer Games.”
For this event, the Samoset Resort and the Boathouse-Black Bull have donated salads, and Borealis Bread is donating “an ample supply of tasty bread.”
Robin Lee will provide the musical entertainment, and the fundraiser includes a silent auction featuring art and gift certificates along with other items. Door prizes also will be awarded.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or by contacting any Rockland Kiwanis Club member.
More information is available by calling 354-9591.
Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.com; 990-8288.