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Art
BANGOR:
• “Plein Air Paintings: A Beautiful Order Reflecting Peace,” 5-8 p.m. May 16, Peace and Justice Center, 96 Harlow St. Fundraiser for the center. Paintings by Kay Carter, Michael Vermette, Nora West, Becky Whight.
• Carolyn Wallace-Zani, “The Art of Making Pictures” exhibit, through June 26, The John Rohman Art Gallery, College Library, Eastern Maine Community College, 354 Hogan Road. 974-4640.
Children
BANGOR:
• Maine Discovery Museum, 74 Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Dino Dig, tree house, sound studio, pilot a ship. $7.50. Free to members and those under age 1. 262-7200.
• Story Time, Bangor Public Library: ABC Kids, 11-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Chapter Chums, 4-4:45 p.m. alternate Tuesdays; Creative Crafts, 4-4:45 p.m. third Thursdays; Crochet Club, 4-4:45 p.m. Fridays; Goody Gang, 4-4:45 p.m. Mondays; Maryann’s Night Story Time, 6-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Mother Goose, 10:15-10:35 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays ; Tiny Tots, 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursdays.
Classes
BANGOR:
• Children’s Bible Club, school-age children through eighth grade, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway. 947-0324, ext. 15.
HAMPDEN:
• Aqua exercise, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Saturdays, Lura Hoit Pool,146 Western Ave. Drop in fee, $4 residents, $5 others, or purchase punch card for 12 classes, $30 residents, $42 others.
NEWBURGH:
• Fitness For All, one-hour class to strengthen bodies and minds of all ages, focuses on functional exercise, agility, balance; also stretching and floor exercises, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Newburgh Town Office. $1 per session. 922-8128.
Clubs, groups
BANGOR:
• Dirigo Bridge Club with Steve Dyer, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Bangor Motor Inn. Open to all bridge players. Steve Dyer, 884-7413, or Jean Martin, 989-3873.
• Paul Bunyan Chapter of BNI, 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Season’s Restaurant.
• Eastern Maine Die-cast Association, for collectors of diecast and toy vehicles, airplanes, soldiers, etc., second Mondays, at a local restaurant. 745-1345, 942-3801.
• Miniature war gamers’ re-enacting club, 10 a.m. second Saturday, Forest Avenue Congregational Church, 300 Forest Ave. 478-1598.
• Bangor Toastmasters, nonprofit educational organization teaches public speaking and leadership skills, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Beal College, 99 Farm Road. bangortoastmaster@opt4usa.org.
• Rendez-Vous, French conversation group, 5:30-6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, cafe, Books-A-Million, Bangor Mall.
• Bangor Grange, first and third Tuesdays, Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio St. Potluck supper, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. 973-3976.
• German Stammtisch language group, 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Books-A-Million. 866-4992.
HERMON:
- Arnold R. Kelly American Legion Post 200, 7 p.m. last Thursdays, Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Billings Road. 848-5597.
HOLDEN:
• Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon annual membership meeting, 7 p.m. May 16, Fields Pond Audubon Center, Fields Pond Road. Talk on “South Florida and Everglades National Park” with Sandi and Bob Duchesne. Free. 989-2591.
OLD TOWN
• Tuesday Forum luncheon program, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 27, Old Town Public LIbrary. Dr. Belinda Wee of Husson University will talk about life in Singapore. Includes lunch. Reservations, 827-3972.
ORONO:
- Field Trip to Fogler, a tour of the Special Collections department at University of Maine’s Fogler Library, 5-7 p.m. May 21, Special Collections Room, Fogler Library, University of Maine. Parking passes must be obtained at campus Public Safety Office at 81 Rangeley Road. Open to Penobscot County Genealogical Society members and the public. Elizabeth Stevens, 947-8336, ext. 103, or esteve@bpl.lib.me.us.
• Book discussion groups: Tuesday Readers, 10 a.m. third Tuesdays; Thursday Thoughtful Readers, 3 p.m. third Thursdays; Evening Book, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St. 866-5060.
• Crockpot Cooking Club, 1-2 p.m. May 29, Dirigo Pines. 889-3031 or GatewaySeniorsWithoutWalls@roadrunner.com.
Dance
BANGOR:
- Robinson Ballet performance of “The Jungle Book,” 3 p.m. May 17-18, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. Tickets, $10. RBC studios, 107 Union St. in Bangor, 990-3140 or RobinsonBallet.org.
• Contradance with music by Perpetual e-Motion, Will Mentor calling, 8 p.m. May 16, Unitarian-Universalist Church, 120 Park St. Beginners’ session, 7:30 p.m. Open to all. All dances taught. $8, $20 families. bangorcontra@gmail.com, 941-9727.
• Thomas School of Dance, “Mainely Maine,” 7 p.m. May 17, and 3 p.m. May 18, Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School, 885 Broadway. $10. Thomas School of Dance and at Patrick’s Hallmark Shop in Bangor. 945-3457 or thomasschoolofdance.com.
• Soul Movement with Suzanne Kelly, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Maine Holistic Center, 81 Main St. Dance, stretch, move to rhythm and blues, soul and world music. $10. Benefits center. suziekrm@gmail.com or 745-3157.
- Line dance class, Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m., Sunbury Village, 922 Ohio St. Beginner through advanced. 922-2459.
BREWER:
• Bangor Singles Club dance, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Brewer Eagles Club. Doors open, 7 p.m. Guests may purchase tickets at the door. Mainely Country, May 9; Mainely Country, May 16; Murky Waters, May 23; Wild Horse, May 30; Bushwhack, June 6; Country Mist, June 13; Barb Demo, June 20; New Society, June 27.
• Line dance classes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, upstairs, Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Ave. All levels. $5. Benefits Brewer Eagles Club. 852-3284.
Events
BANGOR:
• Bingo, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday, Dow-Clewley VFW Post 1761, 1368 Hammond St. Doors open 4:30 p.m.
• Bingo, 7 p.m. Fridays, VFW Post 4633, Canoe Club Road. Early birds, 6 p.m. Refreshments available. 862-2553.
- Spanish Conversation Table, 7 p.m. Fridays, Books A Million Bookstore, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd.
• Usual Suspects Book Club, 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Bangor Public Library. Mystery novels.
BREWER:
• Bangor Area Recovery Network chem-free dances 8-11:30 p.m. Saturdays, B.A.R.N., 142 Center St.
GLENBURN:
• Bingo, 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Glenburn Community Club, 5 Phillips Road, across from fire station. Doors open 4:30 p.m.; early birds, 5:30 p.m. 745-3067.
HOLDEN:
• Work party to make improvements to building and grounds, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17, Fields Pond Audubon Center, Fields Pond Road. Lunch will be served or bring your own. Free. 989-2591
Fairs, fundraisers
BANGOR:
- Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center annual plant sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31, Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union St. Gift certificates from several local nurseries will be raffled.
FRANKFORT:
Plant sale and Spring Fair, 8 a.m.-noon May 17, Frankfort Congregational Church.
HAMPDEN:
• The Hampden Garden Club annual perennial plant and pie sale, 8 a.m.-noon May 17, Harmony Hall, 24 Kennebec Road. Benefits restoration of historic Harmony Hall. Pat, 862-3909.
MILFORD:
• Yard and bake sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, Milford Congregational Church, 100 Main St. Lunch of hot dogs and chips.
ORONO:
• 11th annual Orono Bog Boardwalk yard sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14, 139 Main St. Rain date, June 15. To donate items, Jim Bird, 866-2578.
VEAZIE:
• Spring sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17, Veazie Congregational Church, 1404 State St. Tag sale, food, books, crafts, hot dogs on the grill.
Film
ORONO:
• “A Matter Of Duty,” 6 p.m. May 22, Donald P. Corbett Building (DPC 100), University of Maine. Details Kennebec Sheriff Randy Liberty’s personal battle with PTSD and several veterans in his charge at Kennebec County Jail. Doors open, 5 p.m. for military resource fair. Panel discussion, 7-8 p.m. with Sheriff Liberty, his wife and mental health professionals.
Lectures, books
ORONO:
• “Bears in Maine” with Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department experts, 7:15 p.m. May 16, Dirigo Pines Inn. Understanding, protecting, tracking, tagging bears. Free.
• “Garden Pizazz: Creating an Enviable Garden” with Master Gardener Natalie Norton on plant division, 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 15, Orono Public Library. Short consultations,1:30-2 p.m. Free.
Meals
BANGOR:
• Chicken pie supper, 5:30 p.m. May 17, Bangor Grange Hall, 1192 Ohio St. Music by Strong Like Bull band, 7 p.m. Supper, $8; show, $8; both, $14. 973-3976.
• Baked bean supper, 5-6 p.m. May 31, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. Entertainment by Clayton Rogers. Benefits Imagine No Malaria Campaign. $7, $3 children, $20 family.
• Breaking Bread soup kitchen, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 517 Hammond St. Free. 570-8107.
• Free community meal, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. 945-9567.
• Free weekly meal, 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 540 Essex St. Open to all. 945-3166.
• Free community meal, noon-2 p.m. Sundays, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia St. 945-6616.
CLIFTON:
• Clifton Community Food Bank, 10 a.m. first Monday; 5 p.m. third Monday, Clifton United Baptist Church, 742 Airline Road. 843-5441.
• Seniors’ lunch, 11:30 a.m. third Thursday, Clifton United Baptist Church, 742 Airline Road. 843-5441. Free.
CORINTH:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 10, Corinth United Methodist Church. $7, $6 seniors, $3 for children under 12.
EDDINGTON:
• Baked bean and casseroles supper, 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. May 17, North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church, Route 9 at the bend. $8, $4 children. Child care available.
HAMPDEN:
• Mother’s Day Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. May 10, Hampden VFW Post 4633, Canoe Club Road. Free to mothers, $7 others, $20 family.
HERMON:
• American Legion baked bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. third Saturday, Hermon Rescue Squad building, $7, $3 children. 848-5597.
• Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Food Pantry, 9-11 a.m. first and third Thursdays, Penobscot Snowmobile Club, Bog Road. 299-5186.
ORRINGTON:
• Catered benefit dinner and silent dessert auction with Chef Peter Gilbert, 4-7 p.m. May 24, Orrington Lighthouse Church of God. Benefits Bread of Life Food Pantry. $8, $4 children 12 and under, free to children 3 and under, $20 per family. Dustin, 745-2226.
Museums
HAMPDEN:
• Hampden Historical Society’s Kinsley House and Katherine Trickey Archives, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, April through October, or by appointment. 862-2027.
ORLAND:
• Orland Historical Society Museum, open by appointment. 469-3354, 944-0914, 469-6817.
Music
BANGOR:
• Bangor Community Chorus concerts, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. Free. Donations accepted.
• Bangor Community Chorus, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. 945-6752.
• Country Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Sunbury Village, 922 Ohio St. Door prizes, 50-50 raffle. Admission by donation at the door. 942-0802, 262-9600.
• Heart of Maine Chorus, 6.30 p.m. Mondays, corner of Essex Street and Grandview Avenue. Seeking new members. Bette, 989-4110 or Charlene, 827-4825.
• Penobscot Fiddles amateur musicians group, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, 21 Main St., No. 202. Open to all ages, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, accordion, whistles, percussion.
• River City Harmonizers, women’s a cappella, barbershop chorus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Lutheran Church, 540 Essex St. Seeking all harmony parts. 947-3128, 848-5354.
• “The Brick” open mic, all acts, all ages, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Union Street Brick Church. Sign-up, 6:30 p.m. $2 donation. 945-9798.
BREWER:
• New Renaissance Singers, 7 p.m. May 31, First Congregational Church of Brewer, 35 Church St. 989-7350.
OLD TOWN:
• Bangor Community Chorus concert, 3 p.m. May 17, Old Town United Methodist Church, 744 Stillwater Ave. Free. Donations accepted.
Outdoors
BANGOR:
• Bangor-Brewer Trails Day, 10 a.m. May 31, Bangor Waterfront. Opportunities for healthy outdoor exercise on both sides of the Penobscot, much of it on easy, paved trails.
ORONO:
• Guided hike to Walden Parke Preserve to look for Lady Slippers, 9 a.m. May 17. Meet at Orono Public Library to carpool. Easy three-mile hike on level paths.
• Hike, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 30, Hirundo Wildlife Preserve. Meet at Orono Library to carpool. 889-3031 or GatewaySeniorsWithoutWalls@roadrunner.com.
Theater
BANGOR:
• “The Torch” by Nancy Taylor, features mystery, dancing and laughs, 7 p.m. May 16-17th; and 2 p.m. May 18, Senior Center, 2 Hammond St. $10. 262-5532.
• “Power Play,” by Laura Emack, presented by Snowlion Repertory Company of Portland, 1:30 p.m. May 31, Lecture Room, Bangor Public Library. $5, benefits library building fund. Reservations, 567-3437 or LKECPA@prexar.com.