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Art
BANGOR:
- “1575 to 2200 Degrees: University of Maine Sculpture Unearthed Glass and Steel,” work of University of Maine Advanced Sculpture class, through March 16,The Sohns Gallery in The Rock & Art Shop, 36 Central St. Opening reception, introduction and conversation, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. 947-2205.
• University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St. Museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 561-3350.
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:
• Winter Ecology Kids, 11-11:45 a.m. Jan. 24, Maine Discovery Museum. Learn how animals survive winter. Snowshoeing, 1-2 p.m. at Fields Pond Audubon Center $5 family, free to Maine Discovery Museum members. mainediscoverymuseum.org.
• 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.
HOLDEN:
• Nature Time Drop In for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 19, Fields Pond Audubon Center.
Stories, movement, crafts, outdoor exploration. $5 Maine Audubon members, $7 others. 989-2591.
Classes
BANGOR:
• CPR basic life support classes, 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 3, conference room 2D, Eastern Maine Medical Center, 489 State St. $45. To register or for information, 217-1878.
BREWER:
• Simple clothes and accessories for intermediate to advanced stitchers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 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. 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:
• Beginning bridge, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3131.
Clubs, groups
BANGOR:
• Penobscot County Genealogical Society, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 21, Society Relief Room, Bangor Family History Center, 639 Grandview Ave. Guest speaker, Phil Getchell, “Organizing Your Genealogical Research.” Open to all. Elizabeth Stevens 947-8336, ext. 103, or esteve@bpl.lib.me.us.
• 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:
• 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:
• 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, 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.
- 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 dance 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, BARN, 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.
EDDINGTON:
• Ballroom dance, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Meadowbrook Reception Center. Free line dance session 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. $5. swingtime34@gmail.com.
Events
BANGOR:
• Winter farmers market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Sundays, Sea Dog restaurant, 26 Front St.
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
BANGOR:
• Banff Mountain Film Festival, hosted by Epic Sports, 7 p.m. Feb. 3-4, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. Tickets, http://epicsportsofmaine.com/.
Lectures, books
BANGOR:
• “The Benefits of Bats” with Katelin Craven, 7 p.m. Jan. 15, Bangor Land Trust Office, 8 Harlow St., 4th floor.
HOLDEN:
• “Stream-Smart: Culverts and Wildlife” with Barbara Charry, Maine Audubon biologist, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5 members, $6 others. To register, maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.
OLD TOWN:
• Hear the story of how one young lady from Maine, through a program called Safe Passage, changed lives in Guatemala City by getting children out of the city garbage dump and into school, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 21, Old Town Public Library. Co-sponsored by Gateway Seniors. Free. Register at Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle St. 827-3972.
• “A Fulbright Teacher’s Experience in Russia,” with Hope Johnson, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 27, Old Town Public LIbrary, 46 Middle St. Free. Register before Jan. 23. 827-3972.
Meals
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, 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.
HAMPDEN:
• Chicken pie supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Hampden Congregational Church, 101 Main Road North. $8, $4 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.
GLENBURN
• Glenburn Lakeside Riders baked bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Glenburn Community Club, corner of Outer Ohio Street and Phillips Road. $7. Also, suppers on Feb. 21 and March 21 with silent auction.
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.
• 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.
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:
• Winter Birds in Greater Bangor with Jerry Smith, 8 a.m. Jan. 18. Meet at Fields Pond Audubon Center.
• Family snowshoe tour, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 24, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Search for tracks and stories in the snow. Gentle pace. Open to all ages. $5 family. Bring snowshoes or reserve a pair, 989-2591. To register, maineaudubon.org.
OLD TOWN:
• Snowshoe in the refuge, 1-2;30 p.m. Jan. 18, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the Parker Reed shelter. $5 donation. Register by Jan 17, 394-2171.
VEAZIE:
• Walking group, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 1036 Main 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.