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Art
HOLDEN:
• Exhibit of watercolor paintings by the late Roger W. Svedberg Sr., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, through February, Fields Pond Audubon Center. 989-2591.
Children
CARMEL:
• Simpson Memorial Library story hour with special guest Buzz Lightyear, 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Benevolent Lodge. Stories, photo opportunity, cookie decorating. Open to children in preschool and up. RSVP to Ms. Becky at 848-7145.
Classes
ORONO:
• Learn to make a paper forest to decorate a table or mantel, with Judy Commeau, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Large Conference Room, Dirigo Pines Inn, 9 Alumni Drive. $3. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Clubs, groups
BANGOR:
• “Sharing Genealogy,” Penobscot County Genealogical Society members share family history, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Chapman Conference Room, second floor, St. Joseph Hospital. Open to the public. Elizabeth Stevens, 947-8336, ext. 103 or esteve@bpl.lib.me.us.
Dance
BANGOR:
• Contradance with music by Acoustic CONTRAption and Kevin Stevens calling, Dec. 19, Unitarian-Universalist Church, 120 Park St. Beginners’ session, 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m. Open to all ages, all dances taught. $8, $20 families. bangorcontra@gmail.com, 941-9727 or bangorcontra.org.
ORONO:
• Contradance with the Marsh Island Band, Dec. 13, Keith Anderson Community Center, 19 Bennoch Road. Beginner lesson, 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m. All ages welcome, all dances taught. marshislandband@gmail.com or call 884 8663.
Events
HAMPDEN:
• Hampden VFW Cribbage tournaments, 10 a.m. Dec. 13, VFW Post, 41 Canoe Club Road. $20. Food and refreshments available for purchase. 50/50 drawing. Game boards and cards provided.
• Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 11 a.m. Dec. 13, Hampden Kiwanis Civic Center. $103. Keith, 356-9949. Benefits Hampden Kiwanis charities.
Fairs, fundraisers
BANGOR:
• Sister City Fair Trade Marketplace, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 20, Friar’s Bakehouse, 21
Central St. Crocheted animals, crocheted bags, embroidered aprons, bread wraps, pot holders, baby mobiles, more. Benefits Bangor’s sister city Carasque, El Salvador sewing and crochet cooperative.
• BANGOR — It’s a Basket Case silent auction gift basket fundraiser, bidding 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 11, and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 12, Hammond Street Senior Center. After-hours bidding party, 4:30-7 p.m. Dec. 11. Door prizes and complimentary wine, soft-drinks and treats. Absentee bidding at hammondstreet.org through noon Dec. 12. Benefits programs of Hammond Street Senior Center.
FRANKFORT:
• Frankfort Recreation Department Holiday Bazaar For Kids and Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, old Frankfort Elementary School, 112 North Searsport Road. Cookie decorating, children’s craft. Table rental space for crafters, $10, Jessie Moody, 949-3676.
Film
BANGOR:
• “Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom,” 6 p.m. Dec. 14, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Free and open to all. Followed by discussion led by Doug Allen.
HOLDEN:
• “Counting on Birds,” 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Follows Willem Lang’s travels to Mount Desert; Keene and Errol, New Hampshire; Ecuador and Cuba to meet those who participate in National Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count. $5. 989-2591.
ORONO:
• “An American in Paris,” noon-2 p.m. Dec. 18, Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St. Bring a lunch. Free. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• “The Way We Get By,” 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Penobscot Media Room, Dirigo Pines Inn, 9 Alumni Drive. Also, discussion with Jerry Mundy. Free. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Holiday fairs, events
BANGOR:
- Patawa Club Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec.13, Bangor Y, 17 Second St. Food, crafts and family fun. Bring a camera. $5 per person. Benefits Literacy Volunteers of Bangor and Patawa Club charities.
• Holiday Craft Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Congregation Beth Israel, 144 York St. Mittens, knitted Items, children’s Items, jewelry, paintings and drawings, candles, traditional Jewish food available for purchase in the cafe. 945-3433 or office@cbisrael.org.
• “Isn’t This What Christmas Is All About?,” one-act play by Bernard Dougherty, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. Free.
BREWER:
• Christmas cantata, “Mary, Did You Know?,” 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Leach Home; 3:15 p.m. Dec. 14, Woodlands Assisted Living; 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 21, North Brewer Eddington United Methodist Church, Eddington; and 2 p.m. Dec. 28,Sunbury Village, Bangor. Open to the public.
BUCKSPORT:
• Mount View High School Chamber Singers Carols in the Round, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Franklin Street United Methodist Church, 71 Franklin St. Christmas music from around the world sung a capella and in four-part harmony. Reception and meet the singers after the performance. 469-3622.
EDDINGTON:
• AdvenTree display, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 17, North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church, 31 Main Road. 989-4715.
LEVANT:
• Holiday bake sale, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Levant Heritage Library, Union Street.
Lectures, books
BANGOR:
• Book signing, cartoonist George Danby, “The Essential Danby,” and author Ardeana Hamlin, “Abbott’s Reach,” the sequel to “Pink Chimneys,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Islandport Press book kiosk, Bangor Mall. 990-8153.
BUCKSPORT:
• Author and attorney Roberta Kuriloff, “Everything Special, Living Joy,” reading and signing her book, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, BookStacks, 71 Main St.
• Predators, a Chewonki presentation, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 17, Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle St.. Free. To register, 827-3972.
Meals
ALTON:
• Breakfast buffet, 7-9 a.m. Dec. 13, Alton Methodist Church. $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.
CORINTH:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Corinth United Methodist Church. $7, $6 seniors age 60 and up, $3 children under 12.
HAMPDEN:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 13, Hampden Snowmobile Club, 844 Western Ave. $7, $3 children.
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:
• Lasagna supper, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road. Choice of traditional, veggie or gluten-free lasagna. $7. Christmas Pageant, 6 p.m. Also,
frozen dinners available for purchase.
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.
Music
BANGOR:
• Shtreiml, Jewish and Turkish music, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Niggun service (singing Sabbath Service) and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, community concert (Channukah) Turkish and Eastern Jewish music, Congregation Beth El, 183 French St. 945-4578 or congregationbeth.el@myfairpoint.net.
• Bangor Band annual Christmas concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Gracie Theater, Husson University. Includes visit from Santa, audience carol sing-along. Free, but donations accepted. Lori Wingo, 944-4193 or bangorband.org.
• The Bangor Community Chorus concert, 4 p.m. Dec. 21, United Methodist Church, Essex Street. jodyavila@msn.com.
BREWER:
• New Renaissance Singer winter concert, “Lighting Up the Season,” 7 p.m. Dec. 13, First Congregational Church, 35 Church St. Admission by suggested donation of $10 per person at the door. Reception after the concert.
Outdoors
HOLDEN:
• Monthly Bird Walk, 8-9:30 a.m. Dec. 13, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Free.
• Investigate Winter: Trees, Lichen, Insects and More with Grace Bartlett, Clare Cole, Joe Morse, Sally Jones, Gerry Sawyer and Connie Tuller, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5.