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Art
BANGOR:
• Art at Noon, Eva Wagner discussing work of artists Suzanne Laura Kammin and Matt Phillips, Oct. 29, University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St. 561-3350.
Children
• Maine Discovery Museum, 74 Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $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
BANGOR:
• CPR basic life support classes, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 and Feb. 3, conference room 2D, Eastern Maine Medical Center, 489 State St. $45. To register or for information, 217-1878.
ORONO:
• Gateway Seniors: Scone making demonstration, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Dirigo Pines Inn. To register, Judy Commeau, 866-3846. Free.
• Making and working with natural dyes from locally harvested materials — plants, fungi and lichen — with Kim Robichaud, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Orono Public Library. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Tai Chi for Seniors, Session II, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 28 through Dec. 11, Foster Room, New Balance Student Recreation Center, University of Maine. Register at the Reception Desk at the Recreation Center. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
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.
• Bangor Toastmasters, nonprofit educational organization teaches public speaking and leadership skills, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Beal College, 99 Farm Road. 944-0838 or atbangortoastmasters@gmail.com.
HERMON:
- Arnold R. Kelly American Legion Post 200, 7 p.m. last Thursdays, Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Billings Road. 848-5597.
Dance
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. Bushwhack, Oct. 24.
Events
HAMPDEN:
• Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Hampden Kiwanis Civic Center. Doors open 10:30 a.m. $103. Advance registration, Keith, 356-9949. Benefits Hampden Kiwanis charities.
Fairs, fundraisers
ALTON:
• Alton United Methodist Women craft fair with haddock chowder luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, Alton United Methodist Church, 3494 Bennoch Road.
BANGOR:
• Bangor Walks to End Abuse, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23, West Market Square. To register, 945-510.
BREWER:
• Brewer High Robotics Team Orange Chaos craft fair and bake sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Brewer High School, 79 Parkway South. Meet the robots and support local vendors. Free admission.
ORONO:
• Silent auction and potluck supper, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road. Benefits reconstruction of Orono Bog Boardwalk. Bring dish to share. Items up for bid: weekend getaway on Maine Coast, EPIC Sports gift certificate, home brewing consultation, concert and theater tickets, cross-country ski lessons, original artwork, sports equipment, antiques, much more. Free admission, but donations accepted at the door.
jim.bird@umit.maine.edu, 866-2578 or umaine.edu/oronobogwalk/.
Film
BANGOR:
• “How to Start a Revolution,” 6 p.m. Oct. 26, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Free and open to all. Followed by discussion.
Halloween
BANGOR:
- Bangor Parks and Recreation annual Halloween Party, Oct. 30, Parks and Recreation Center, 647 Main St. Games, activities, prizes and Haunted Chamber. Children ages 2 to 5 party 5-6 p.m. Children ages 6 to 12 party 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 992-4490 or
BangorParksandRec.com.
- Hallelujah! Party for children, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 29, Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway. Time of praise, games, prizes, food, candy. Costumes must be positive in nature, nothing dark, evil or scary. Free. facebook.com/gtcbangor or 947-0324, ext. 15.
• UCP of Maine’s Pumpkins in the Park Halloween Party, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 26, Cross Insurance Center ballroom. Bounce houses, trick-or-treating, face painting, glowing jack-o-lanterns and much more. Benefits UCP of Maine to support local children and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities. $3, $10 family, free to children under 3, at the door. Marc Inman, 941-2952, ext. 233.
EDDINGTON:
• Eddington Fire Department 11th annual Haunted House, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25, 906 Main Road. Haunted House is family friendly. Also, face painting, coloring contest, treats and hayride. Haunted House event will take place rain or shine; hayride will run weather permitting. Free, but donations accepted to help support other community events.
Hunters breakfast
ORRINGTON:
• Hunters breakfast to benefit Boy Scout Troop 44 of Orrington, 5-9 a.m. Oct. 25, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road.
Lectures, books
OLD TOWN:
• “Downsize and De-clutter: How to Prepare for Senior Lifestyle Transitions” with Sandy Imondi, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 29, Old Town Public Library. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Veterans’ Service officer Don Date talking about VA benefits for dental and eye exams, glasses and many other often overlooked benefits, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 10, Old Town Public Library. Gateway Seniors. To register, 827-3972.
ORONO:
• Socialist, Marxist Studies Lecture Series, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine: “Election 2014: How It Matters for Maine and the Nation,” Sarah Bigney, mobilizer, Maine AFL-CIO, and political science professor Amy Fried, Oct. 23. 581-3860 or douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu.
• Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions Seminar Series, 3-4 p.m. 107 Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine: Jon Devine, senior attorney, water program, Natural Resources Defense Council, “We All Swim Downstream: Policy Solutions to Beach Water Pollution,” Oct. 27.
• University of Maine Judaic Studies Program: Rabbi A. James Rudin, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 23, Bangor Room, Memorial Union. Free and open to all.
• “A History of the Penobscot River through Penobscot Eyes” with Maria Girouard, local historian and Penobscot who was raised on the Penobscot River, 6-7:15 p.m. Oct. 28, Orono Public Library. Free. To register, Orono Adult Education, 866-4119, or Orono Public Library, 866-5060.
• “Election 2014: How It Matters for Maine and the Nation,” Sarah Bigney, mobilizer, AFL-CIO, and political science professor Amy Fried, 12:30-1:45 p.m. Oct. 23, Bangor Room, Memorial Union, the University of Maine. Free and open to the public.
Meals
BANGOR:
• Baked bean supper, 5-6 p.m.Oct. 25, Bangor First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. $7, $3 children, $20 family. Benefits My Friend’s Place and Memory Joggers.
• 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.
• 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.
BUCKSPORT:
- Franklin Street United Methodist Church and East Bucksport United Methodist Church breakfast buffet, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 25, at the church, 71 Franklin St. $8, $4 children, $25 family of four or more. Benefits Bucksport Community Concerns Community Winter Heating Assistance Funds. Church office, 469-3622, or Ed Petravicz, 469-9979.
CLIFTON:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 25, Clifton United Baptist Church, 742 Airline Road
$8, $4 children. 843-5441.
FRANKFORT:
Turkey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Frankfort Congregational Church, Route 1A. $9, $4 children. free to preschoolers.
GLENBURN:
• Glenburn Lakeside Riders baked bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Glenburn Community Club, corner of Outer Ohio Street and Phillips Road.
HAMPDEN:
• Beanhole bean supper, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Hampden Highland United Methodist Church, 44 Kennebec Road. $8, $5 children, free to children 3 and under. Quart of beans, $8. 862-4195.
.OLD TOWN:
• Free community supper, 6 p.m. Oct. 26, St. James’ Episcopal Church, corner of Main and Center streets. Open to all.
STILLWATER:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 25, Stillwater Federated Church. $7, $1 children. Church is handicapped 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.
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:
- Harvest Christian Concert to benefit Legacy Incorporated, 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Rock Church, 1195 Ohio St. Featured artists: Rise and Run, Founded Trio and Alison Turtlott. Free.
• Blue Grass Jam Session for local musicians and aficionados, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Next Generation Theatre, 39 State St. $3. 989-7100.
ORONO:
• University of Maine School of Performing Arts Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble concerts, 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets, $12, box office, 581-1755.
• Cellist Matt Haimovitz, 3 p.m. Oct. 26, Bach Listening Room, Minsky Recital Hall. $32. CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.
Outdoors
BANGOR:
• Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 30, Bangor Museum, Thomas Hill House, Union Street. $10. To register, Norma Noble, Gateway Seniors, 945-5763; Bangor Museum, 942-1900; or director@bangormuseum.org.
OLD TOWN:
• Halloween at Hirundo, Oct. 26, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1 Hudson Road (Route 43). Fall crafts including preparing and raising “share-crow” made from natural materials, mask making, bobbing for apples and hay bale rolling contest, 1-4 p.m.; Haunted Walk, scary story by the campfire, 6-7:30 p.m. Tent of the Future. 394-2171.
Theater
BANGOR:
• “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful,” through Nov. 2, Penobscot Theatre. For cost and show times, 942-3333 or penobscottheatre.org.
ORONO:
• The Met Live in HD! Verdi’s “Macbeth,” 12:55-4:25 p.m. Oct. 25, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. Ticket information, 800-622-8499, ccatix@umit.maine.edu or collinscenterforthearts.com.
• National Theatre Live broadcast of “Frankenstein Version 1,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24; “Frankenstein Version 2,” 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. $15. Ticket information, 800-622-8499, ccatix@umit.maine.edu or collinscenterforthearts.com.
• The Met Live in HD!: Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” 12:55 p.m. Oct. 25, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. $28, $18 students. 800-622-8499.
• “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1; and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, Hauck Auditorium, University of Maine. $15 at the door or UMaine.edu/SPA/tickets.
• Cirk La Putyka: Slapstick Sonata, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Collins Center for the Arts. Physical
comedy theater from Europe. Tickets starting at $23. CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.