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Art
BANGOR:
• University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St. Museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 561-3350.
• “Lenslight: An Exhibit of Photographs,” 3-4 p.m. Jan. 13, Boyd Place Art Gallery, 21 Boyd St. Work of five photographers. Free. Norma Noble, information and to register 945-5763. Sponsored by Gateway Seniors.
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
BANGOR:
• 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
BREWER:
• Simple clothes and accessories for intermediate to advanced stitchers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26, and Feb. 2, 9,16 and 23, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Open to children and adults. Learn to read and use patterns to create functional pieces of clothing. Class limited to five students per session. Sewing machines required for part of the course. Individual projects. $10 per session paid monthly ($40,) includes most materials, some fabrics may require extra fee. To register, 989-7100.
• Stitching for beginners, 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26, and Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Learn sewing basics such as hand stitching techniques, essential clothing repair and adjustment methods, and elementary sewing machine use. $10 per week paid monthly ($40), includes materials. To register, 989-7100.
ORONO:
• Cooking and Tasting Demonstration: Soups, 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Kenduskeag Kitchen, Dirigo Pines. Recipes shared. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3131.
• Beginning bridge, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3131.
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 bangortoastmasters@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:
• Brewer Historical Society, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, meeting room, Brewer First Methodist Church, 40 South Main St. Henry Wiswell will speak about the Barbour Shipyard and family. Public invited. Refreshments.
• 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.
HAMPDEN:
• Knitting group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Edythe Dyer Library, 269 Main Road North. Bring a project. Free and open to all stitchers.
HERMON:
- Arnold R. Kelly American Legion Post 200, 7 p.m. last Thursdays, Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Billings Road. 848-5597.
ORONO:
• Crockpot Cooking club, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 14, Garden Room, Dirigo Pines.Two cooks prepare crockpot dishes for tasting. Recipes discussed. Free. To register, Gateway at 889-3031.
• 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:
• Contradance with music by Bumbershoot and Danielle Boudreau calling, Jan. 16, Unitarian Universalist Society, 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.
• Soul Movement with Suzanne Kelly. Dance, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month, through May 7, Maine Holistic Center, 81 Main St. $10 benefits the 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:
• The Skyliners playing Big Band music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 and April 25, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. $8. 989-7100 or nextgentheatre@gmail.com.
• 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:
• Winter farmers market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Sundays, Sea Dog restaurant, 26 Front St.
• Bingo, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday, Dow-Clewley VFW Post 1761, 1368 Hammond St. Doors open 4:30 p.m.
HAMPDEN:
• Bingo, 7 p.m. Fridays, VFW Post 4633, Canoe Club Road. Early birds, 6 p.m. Refreshments available. 862-2553.
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.
ORONO:
• Mahjong, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and-or Fridays, Social Room, Dirigo Pines. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Scrabble, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Garden Room, Dirigo Pines. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Fairs, fundraisers
BANGOR:
• National Pie Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 23, Hammond Street Senior Center, 2 Hammond St. Pies of every flavor available for purchase by the slice or whole. 262-5532. info@hammondstreet.org.
Film
ORONO:
• Movie Musicals: “High Society” (1956), noon-2 p.m. Jan. 8, Orono Public Library. Bring a lunch. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
Lectures, books
EDDINGTON:
• “Lost Loot: Ghostly New England Treasure Tales” with author Patricia Hughes, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Clewley Farm Restaurant, 99 Main Road. Reservations, 843-7446.
Meals
BANGOR:
ALTON:
• Breakfast buffet, 7-9 a.m. Jan. 10, Alton Methodist Church. $6.
• 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, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia St. 945-6616.
• Saving Grace Thrift Shop, Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union St. 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.
• Free community soup supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 25, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 540 Essex St. Open to all. 945-3166.
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. Jan. 10, Corinth United Methodist Church. $7, $6 seniors age 60 and up, $3 children under 12.
HAMPDEN:
• Baked bean supper, 3-6 p.m. Jan. 10, 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.
VEAZIE:
• Beef tips supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 10, Veazie Congregational Church, 1404 State St. $7, $3 children. Door prizes.
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:
• 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.
Outdoors
HOLDEN:
• Monthly bird walk, 8-9:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Free.
• Winter work party to make improvements to our building and grounds, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 10, Fields Pond Audubon Center. 989-2591.
• Winter Work Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 10, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Help make improvements to the center. 989-2591.
• Winter Birds in Greater Bangor with Jerry Smith, 8 a.m. Jan. 18. Meet at Fields Pond Audubon. VEAZIE:
• Walking group, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 1036 Maine St. Free. Norma Noble, 945-5763. sponsored by Gateway Seniors.
Theater
BREWER:
• Talent Showcase, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 16, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Theater students offer song, dance, comedy. 989-7100.
• “Sweeney Todd,” 7 p.m. Jan. 23-24; 2 p.m. Jan. 25, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. $7, $4 students. 989-7100.
ORONO:
• “Death of a Salesman,” 7 p.m. Jan. 16-17; 2 p.m. Jan. 18; 7 p.m. Jan. 22-24; and 2 p.m. Jan. 25, Cyrus Pavilion Theatre, Grove Street Extension, University of Maine, $12, $6 UMaine students with ID, available at Orono Pharmacy and at the door ½-hour before show time.
tenbuckstheatre.com.