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Children
• Maine Discovery Museum, 74 Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $7.50. Closed Mondays unless it is a school holiday. 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:
• Lunchtime yoga with Holly Twining, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 19, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $7 center members, $10 others.
• Drawing from Nature with naturalist Connie Tuller, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Open to those of all levels of art experience. $5, $10 family. Register at maineaudubon.org or call 989-2591.
• Yoga and Nature workshop, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 9, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Open beginners and experienced yoga practitioners. $30 center members, $40 others. Register at maineaudubon.org or call 989-2591.
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.
• Rendez-Vous, French conversation group, 5:30-6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, cafe, Books-A-Million, Bangor Mall Blvd.
• 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.
• Spanish Conversation Table, 7 p.m. Fridays, Books-A-Million, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd.
BREWER:
• Eastern Maine Die-cast Association, for collectors of diecast and toy vehicles, airplanes, soldiers, etc., second Mondays, at IGA coffee shop, North Brewer Shopping Center. 745-1345, 942-3801.
GLENBURN:
• Glenburn Lakeside Riders Club, 7-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Glenburn Community Center, corner 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.
ORONO:
• 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.
• French conversation table, 4-6 p.m. every other Thursday, Black Bear Microbrewery, Mill Street.
• Yarn Social knitting group with Robin Case of Yarn Barn, 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Orono Public Library. Bring a project: crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint, knitting or learn something new. To register, Gateway Seniors, 899-3031.
Dance
BANGOR:
• Soul Movement with Suzanne Kelly, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursdays, through 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.
• Line dance class, Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m., Sunbury Village, 922 Ohio St. Beginner through advanced. 922-2459.
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.
• 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.
HAMPDEN:
• Hampden VFW Cribbage tournaments, 10 a.m. Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, VFW Post, 41 Canoe Club Road. $20. Food and refreshments available for purchase. 50/50 drawing. Game boards and cards provided.
• Bingo, 7 p.m. Fridays, VFW Post 4633, Canoe Club Road. Early birds, 6 p.m. Refreshments available. 862-2553.
• 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.
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.
Fairs, fundraisers
BANGOR:
• Veterans Benefit Show, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio St. Features The Wildwood Band, Cornell Mac and Judy, John Whitman, Gary Knowles, Kathy and Buzz Vanadestine, and Hall of Fame member Slim Andrews. Turkey supper, 5:30 p.m. Benefits House in the Woods, military and family retreat in Lee. Tickets for supper or show $8, $14 supper and show. Veterans receive $1 off. 973-3976.
HAMPDEN:
• Reeds Brook Athletic Booster Club Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Reeds Brook Middle School gymnasium. Crafts, bake sale, food, used book sale, used sporting equipment sale, raffle. Free. To donate items for the bazaar, to make a monetary donation or to arrange to be a vendor at the event, 862-2250. Benefits sports teams supported by the club.
OLD TOWN:
• Knights of Columbus Auxiliary craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov.8, K of C hall, Gilman Falls Avenue. Food sale, gift baskets, homemade haddock chowder and pie luncheon, or coffee and pie.
Holiday fairs, events
BANGOR:
• Zonta Club of Bangor 36th annual Marketplace Craft and Antique Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8-9, Brewer Auditorium. Features more than 70 vendors. Lunch of homemade chowder, other treats at Zonta Cafe. Silent auction and food to go — sweets and take home meals. Door prizes, 50-50 raffle.
• Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Grace United Methodist Church. Local crafters, themed gift baskets, home baked food, jams, candy, cheese, Christmas decorations, used books and jewelry. Lasagna luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $7.50.
BREWER:
• Holiday Fair and gourmet luncheon, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, First Congregational Church of Brewer UCC, 16 Church St. Cookie bar, baked goods, fudge, jams, jellies, handmade jewelry, scarves, mittens, blankets, cards and crafts, gift baskets, attic treasures, raffles for rug and tablecloth. Luncheon of of homemade soups, salads, bread and ice cream sundaes. Benefits the church. 989-7350.
BUCKSPORT:
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, church hall, corner of Franklin and Central streets. Homemade foods, crafts, gently used Christmas items, silent auction, raffle tickets for one of several items: $200 cash, $100 cash, $100 Hannaford card, $100 gas card and Nativity set. Coffee and doughnuts available.
DEDHAM:
• Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Dedham Church, Route 46, Dedham Village. Local crafts, raffles and home-baked food. Luncheon available.
ORRINGTON:
• Annual Old Country Store Fair, 4-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road. Dinner, Nov. 7; lunch, Nov.8. Credit cards accepted.
Hunters breakfast
EDDINGTON:
• Eddington Salmon Club hunters breakfast, 6-9 a.m. Nov. 8, at the club, 4 Riverside Drive. $6, $3 children under 12.
HAMPDEN:
• Hampden VFW hunters breakfast, 5-9:30 a.m. Nov. 8, VFW Post, 41 Canoe Club road. $7.
Lectures, books
BANGOR:
• “Who is a Chimpanzee?” with author Gail J. VanWart of Dedham and illustrator Debbie Story Alexander of Winterport, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Bangor Public Library, Children’s Story Room, 145 Harlow St.
• Book signing, author Ardeana Hamlin, “Abbott’s Reach,” the sequel to “Pink Chimneys,” noon-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Islandport books kiosk, Bangor Mall. 990-8153.
• “Understanding the Crisis in Iraq and the Middle East Today” with Rick McDowell, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 9, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Followed by discussion. Free and open to all. 942-9343 or info@peacectr.org.
OLD TOWN:
• 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:
• “Native Plants for a Shade Garden” with Kate Garland, horticulturist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 13, Orono Public Library. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Socialist, Marxist Studies Lecture Series, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine: “The Quest for Profit and the Subversion of Beauty,” philosophy professor emeritus and past president, International Association of Aesthetics, Arnold Berleant, Long Island University, Nov. 6; “The Power and Potential of Nonviolent Struggle: Lessons from the Arab Spring, the Global Occupy Movement and Beyond,” Jamila Raqib, executive director, The Albert Einstein Institution, Boston, who works closely with Dr. Gene Sharp, Nov. 13. 581-3860 or douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu.
• “Healthy Aging:Tips and Tricks for a Happy Old Age” with Dr. Len Kaye, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Kenduskeag Gathering Place, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Meals
ALTON:
• Breakfast buffet, 7-9 a.m. Nov. 8, Alton Methodist Church, 3494 Bennoch Road. $6.
BANGOR:
• 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.
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.
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.
VEAZIE:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 8, Veazie Congregational Church. 1404 State St. $7, $3 children. Door prizes.
WINTERPORT:
• Baked bean supper, 4-6 p.m. and indoor yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. Nov. 8, Ellingwoods Corner United Methodist Church, Route 69 and Monroe Road. $7, $4 children 4 to 11; free to children age 3 and younger. Melinda, 989-2989.
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:
• Bangor Band Harvest Concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School, 855 Broadway. Sponsored by Bangor Parks and Recreation. Free. bangorband.org.
• 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. 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, four-part community chorus rehearsals, 6:30 – 8:30 Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Brewer, 35 Church St.
• Bluegrass Jam Session for local musicians and those who enjoy music, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Food and beverages available $3. 989-7100.
ORONO:
Orono Arts Cafe, Nov. 7, Keith Anderson Community House, Bennoch Road. Celebrate armistice that ended World War I and honors experience of men and women who served in armed forces and worked for peace and freedom here and around the world. Open mic sign-up, 6:30 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. $3. Portion of proceeds benefits Orono Historical Society’s restoration of the Civil War statue.
Outdoors
BANGOR:
• Bangor Land Trust owl prowl with ornithologist Robert Ostrowski, 7 p.m., Nov. 8, Walden Parke Preserve. We will meet at the Walden-Parke Preserve. Meet by the Tamarack Trail Kiosk. 942-1010 or info@bangorlandtrust.org.
HOLDEN:
• Monthly bird walk, 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 8, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Free. 989-2591.
OLD TOWN:
• Reading the landscape walk with Larry Beauregard,1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road. Meet at the Parker Reed shelter, accessible by Gate 1. Reservation requested by Nov. 8, 394-2171. Suggested donation $5, free to school children.
Theater
BREWER:
• Improv ME Festival, Nov. 7-8, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Tickets per session, $10, $25 for festival pass. Sessions: The Focus Group, Improv Insanity, Improv Acadia, 8 p.m. Nov. 7; Teachers Lounge Mafia, Running With Scissors, Big Bang Improv, 5 p.m. Nov. 8; and The Focus Group, Providence Improv Guild, ImprovBoston, 8 p.m. Nov. 8. Ticket reservations, 989-7100.
• Disney’s Peter Pan Jr., 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, 21, and 22, and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 23, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. $7, $4 students. 989-7100 or nextgentheatre@gmail.com.
ORONO:
• “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” supernatural musical written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. 800-622-8499 or ccatix@umit.maine.edu.
• Shoestring Theatre production of “The Big Bad Wolf,” 6-7 p.m. Nov. 15, Community Center, Davis Road. Free. Shoestring Theatre provides cost-free drama experiences for Bangor-area children.
WINTERPORT:
• Winterport Open Stage performance of “Willy Wonka,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8, and 3 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9, Wagner Middle School, Mountain View Drive. Tickets at the door. $10, $8 seniors and students. gbard1978@gmail.com.