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Art
BANGOR:
• Artist Patricia Pasteur, “Cold Stream Reflections (Altered Imagery),” 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Oct. 30, Robert E. White Gallery, Peabody Hall, Husson University, 1 College Circle.
ORONO:
• Painting at the Wyeth, 9 a.m.-noon, Fridays, beginning Oct. 3, Wyeth Family Studio Art Center in the Painting Studio, University of Maine. Co-sponsored by University of Maine Department of Art and Gateway Seniors. Free. To register, 889-3031.
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 museum 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
HOLDEN:
• Nature Journaling with a Sense of Wonder led by Cheryl Daigle, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $10 center members; $15 others. Registeration, maineaudubon.org. Information, 989-2591.
OLD TOWN:
• Hula hooping for fun and exercise with Trish Hayes, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Old Town Public LIbrary. Free. To register, 827-3972.
VEAZIE:
• Chair exercise instruction, 4:30-5 p.m. Oct. 1, Veazie Community School. Five sessions, $4. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Clubs, groups
BANGOR:
• Paul Bunyan Chapter of BNI, 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Season’s Restaurant.
• Bangor Toastmasters, nonprofit educational organization teaches public speaking and leadership skills, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Beal College, 99 Farm Road. No meeting Sept. 17. bangortoastmaster@opt4usa.org. Upcoming meetings: 7 p.m. Oct. 1, Beal College, no confirmation necessary; 7 p.m. Oct. 8, at home of club’s vice president for membership and public relations, to confirm attendance, 944-0838 or atbangortoastmasters@gmail.com; 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Beal College, no confirmation necessary.
GLENBURN:
• Glenburn Lakeside Riders Club, 7-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Glenburn Community Center, corner of Phillips Road and Ohio Street. 942-2649.
HERMON:
- Arnold R. Kelly American Legion Post 200, 7 p.m. last Thursdays, Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Billings Road. 848-5597.
• Yarn Social knitting group with Robin Case of Yarn Barn, 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Orono Public Library. Bring your own project (crocheting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, knitting) or learn something new. To register, Gateway Seniors, 899-3031.
• Crockpot Cooking Club, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Dirigo Pines. Taste and share crockpot recipes. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Dance
BANGOR:
• Soul Movement with Suzanne Kelly, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Oct. 2-Dec.11, 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.
BREWER:
• Bangor Area Recovery Network chem-free dances 8-11:30 p.m. Saturdays, B.A.R.N., 142 Center St.
• Bangor Singles Club dance, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Brewer Eagles Club. Doors open, 7 p.m. Guests may purchase tickets at the door. Wild Horse, Sept. 26.
EDDINGTON:
• Zumba dance class, 11 a.m. Sept. 27; beginner waltz class, 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Back Door Dance Studio. Free. To register, 356-1454 or Swingtime34@gmail.com.
Events
BANGOR:
- Confucius Classroom Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Bangor waterfront. Food preparation and tasting; Chinese folk arts, music, dance, singing; calligraphy, tai chi, and gonfu demonstrations; free Chinese lessons; contests and prizes; mini-Chinese store. 990-0710, jingzhang@bangorchinese.com or bangorchinese.com.
• Poetry Open Mic, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 30, café, Books-A-Million, Bangor Mall Blvd. Poetry writers and poetry lovers welcome.
• Mount Hope Cemetery Tour, 5 p.m. Sept. 27. Meet at the cemetery. $10. bangormuseum.org or 942-1900.
STILLWATER:
• Blessing of the Animals, noon Sept 28, rain or shine, Herbert Sargent Community Center, Bennoch Road. Open to all animals. Free. 827-8777 or 299-7324.
Fairs, fundraiser
BANGOR:
• Silent and live auction sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Spectacular Event Center, 395 Griffin Road. Gift baskets, gift certificates, jewelry, sports items, homemade quilt and more. Entertainers, Maine’s Country Hall of Fame, Ken and Jane Brooks will perform. $20, includes appetizers. Benefits church missions projects.
BREWER:
• Holiday Market Place, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4, Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Ave. Table rental space available, $15. Nancy, 478-9986.
• Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4, First Congregational Church of Brewer, UCC, 35 Church St., behind City Hall. 989-7350.
BUCKSPORT:
• Bucks Mills Rod and Gun Club 10th annual auction, noon Oct. 11, at the club, 359 Bucks Mills Road. Doors open 11 a.m. Tools, hunting equipment, Adirondack chairs, gift certificates to local restaurants, campgrounds, a nature cruise and more up for bid. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund for high school seniors. To donate items, 469-7446.
HERMON:
• Hermon Fire Auxiliary yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Public Safety Building, 328 Billings Road. To donate items and arrange for pick up, Ann Byers, 848-5067; Mary Dibona, 848-5106; Vicki Gonyea, 848-5615; or Joanne Leonard, 848-5461.
STILLWATER:
• Animal Orphanage Fun Dog Show, 1-3:30 p.m. Sept 28, rain or shine, Herbert Sargent Community Center, Bennoch Road. Registration, noon. Offers 15 events at a cost of $1 for each event entered. Refreshments available for purchase. A 50/50 raffle. 827-8777 or 299-7324.
Lectures, books
BREWER:
- Inspirational speaker and Brewer High School alumni Michael J. Chase, “Survival of the Kindest: How Living From Your Heart Can Save Your Life,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Brewer Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $10, $5 students and senior citizens. brewerperformingarts.com.
OLD TOWN:
• “Spiders” with Cindy Jennings, executive director, Old Town Public Library, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 1, Old Town Public Library. A live spider and its web will be a part of the presentation. To register, 827-3972. Free. Sponsored by Gateway Seniors.
• “Identity Theft” with Jim Batchelder, expert on keeping identity secure, of Camden National Bank, 11 a.m.-noon, Oct. 2, Old Town Public Library. Reservations, 827-3972 . Free.
• Maine’s Moose: An Update with Lee Kantar, wildlife biologist who oversees management of Maine’s moose population, discussing Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife current research on role of winter ticks and other parasites on moose mortality, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Old Town Historical Museum, 353 Main St. Co-sponsored by Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Old Town Historical Museum, and Gateway Seniors. Reservations, 394-2171. Free.
• “What is Palliative Care?” with Dr. Sulfana Alkhunaizi of St. Joseph’s Hospital, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 8, Old Town Library, 46 Middle St. Free. To register, Old Town Library, 827-3972, or Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
ORONO:
• “X-raying Active Galaxies: Exploring the Environments of Supermassive Black Holes” with Dr. Niel Brandt, professor of astronomy, Pennsylvania State University, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Room 140, Bennett Hall, University of Maine. 581-1039. Free.
• Socialist, Marxist Studies Series, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine: “Israel-Palestine 2014: The Crisis in Gaza,” professor of history Alex Grab, Oct. 2. 581-3860 or douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu.
• Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability with William Clark, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, “Mobilizing Knowledge to Shape a Sustainable Future,” 1-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Hauck Auditorium, University of Maine. With remarks by former Sen. George J. Mitchell. Free and open to all, tickets required. Reservations, 581-3244 or umaine.edu/mitchellcenter.
Meals
BANGOR:
• Baked bean supper, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Bangor First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. $7, $3 children, $20 family. Also, music by Roosevelt Andre Credit, 6:30 p.m., admission by donation. Benefits church missions program.
• 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 community meal, noon-2 p.m. Sundays, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia St. 945-6616.
• Saving Grace Thrift Shop, Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union Street: Fresh produce, frozen meat, deli products, bread and bakery items. Free to those who struggle to make ends meet. Low-cost clothing, household goods, books, craft supplies, furniture and knick-knacks. Warming center with free coffee, tea and snacks. Hours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Supports church ministries.
BUCKSPORT:
• Chicken supper, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Arey Community Bldg. 1160 River Road. $7, $3 children.
CARMEL:
• New England boiled supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Carmel Union Congregational Church, Plymouth Road. $7, free to children under 6.
CLIFTON:
• Roast pork supper, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Clifton United Baptist Church, 742 Airline Road. $8, $4 children. 843 -5441.
• 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.
GLENBURN:
• Glenburn Lakeside Riders Club steak and chicken dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, West Glenburn Community Club, corner of Phillips Road and Ohio Street. $7. Join the club and eat for free.
HAMPDEN:
• Beanhole bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, Kennebec Road. $8, $3 children, free to children 3 and under. Quart of beans to go, $8.
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 4, Hampden Kiwanis Civic Center, Maine Road North. $7, $4 children. Benefits Hamden Kiwanis charities.
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.
KENDUSKEAG:
• Baked bean supper buffet, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Kenduskeag Union Church, across the bridge from Route 15. $6.50, $3 children 5 to 12, free to children under.
OLD TOWN:
• Free community supper, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, St. James’ Episcopal Church, corner of Main and Center streets. Open to all.
ORLAND:
• Baked bean and casseroles supper, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 4, Orland United Methodist Church. $8, $4 children ages 5 to 12. Take out meals available.
ORRINGTON:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 4, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road. $7, $3 children.
STILLWATER:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Stillwater Federated Church Saturday. $ 7, $1 children. Church is handicap accessible with ample parking.
Museums
BANGOR:
- Cole Land Transportation Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 11, 405 Perry Road. Horse-drawn wagon to 18-wheeler trucks, snowplows, hearses, military vehicles, restored motorcycles, historic firetrucks, American Railfan locomotive, freight car, caboose, Maine World War II Memorial, Maine Vietnam Memorial, Purple Heart monument, Bangor World War II Memorial, 5th Armored Division collection of WWII memorabilia, Army tank, Huey helicopter. $7, $5 seniors, free to those age 18 and under. 990-3600, ext. 13,colemuseum.org.
- Maine Air Museum, 98 Maine Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 26. $3, $1 children under 12, $6 family, free to active duty military and their families. 941-6757.
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.
Music
BANGOR:
• Organ recital with Kay Eames, organist, celebrating her 40th year as music director at All Souls Church, 2 p.m. Sept. 28, at the church, 10 Broadway. Program includes duets with Anne Small. Admission by donation to benefit church pipe organ fund. 942-7354.
- Ernie Couch and Revival, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia St. Classic and new cutting edge gospel music. Donations accepted. 945-6616.
BREWER:
- “Closer to You:” A Live Tribute to The Carpenters featuring Grammy nominated vocalist Judy Pancoast, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton St. $20. brewerperformingarts.com or 200-5447.
Outdoors
BANGOR:
• Bangor Land Trust guided tour of natural communities with Shirley Ellis, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 28.
Hike Northeast Penjajawoc Preserve trails 1.7 miles. Meet at kiosk on Kittredge Road.
• Bangor Land Trust tree ID walk through Central Penjajawoc Preserve led by tree expert Steve Sader, 10 a.m. Sept. 28. Meet at parking lot off Essex Street. Kiosk and parking lot are approximately ⅓ mile from Burleigh Road intersection heading toward Forest Avenue.
HOLDEN:
• Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Hikes, scavenger hunts and children’s activities. Bring a canoe or kayak. 989-2591.
• Night walk, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5. 989-2591.
OLD TOWN:
• Hirundo Wildlife Refuge events: Paddle and walk with Greg Innes, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Meet at Gate 3. To register and make a canoe reservation by Sept. 26, 394-2171. Or bring your own boat; Jean Adamson, turtle rehabilitator, discussing species of turtles in Maine, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 28. Meet at Gate 1; Guided paddle to search for turtles, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28. To register and make a canoe reservation, 394-2171 by Sept. 27. $5, free to children.
ORONO:
• Guided bog walk, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Orono Bog in Bangor City Forest. Meet at Tripp Road parking lot. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Theater
BREWER:
• The Focus Group, improv comedy troupe, 8-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. For mature audiences only. $5. Benefits Bangor Humane Society.