DIXMONT, Maine — A public supper to benefit the Dixmont Scholarship Association will take place 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Dixmont Snowmobile Club, Cates Road. Admission will be $5 for adults, $2.50 for children younger than 12, children younger than 5 free. For more information, call 234-2183.
Homeless shelter to sponsor Auction for Hope on May 1
BANGOR, Maine — The Hope House Homeless Shelter, a service of Penobscot Community Health Care, will hold its first Auction for Hope from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Hollywood Slots in Bangor. Auction For Hope is a fundraiser to support homeless services in Bangor. For more information, call 992-9200, ext. 403.
Red Cross offers introductory disaster classes to volunteers
BANGOR, Maine — The Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering three introductory disaster classes for new volunteers: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, for disaster services overview; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for shelter operations and 1-4 p.m. for shelter simulation, Saturday, April 23, at the Bangor office of the Pine Tree Chapter.There is no cost to attend.
Call the chapter office at 941-2903. For more information or to register, call Rob Eaton at 941-2903.
UMaine green bike ride to welcome spring
ORONO, Maine — The UMaine Rec Center’s first green ride, to welcome spring and get geared up for the cycling season, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, on the Orono campus. All ages and levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to ride.
Register by April 28, $5 for individuals or $10 for families. Add $2 to each price for event day registration.
For more information or to register, visit www.sustainability.umaine.edu and go to “Green Bike Ride – May 1” under “Upcoming Events.”