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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, The Rock & Art Shop, 36 Central St. 947-2205.
BREWER:
• Paint ‘N Sip with art teacher Garrett White,, noon-4 p.m. first Saturdays, Between Friends Art Center, 39 Center St. Learn to paint with acrylics. $25, includes all materials. RSVP, 989-7100.
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.
• Family Engineering Night: Catapults, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 29, Challenger Learning Center of Maine, 30 Venture Way. $3, $10 family maximum. To register by Jan. 28, 990-2900, ext. 1, or challenger.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.
BREWER:
• Kids’ Karaoke for children ages 5 to 14, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31, Between Friends Art Center, 39 Center St. $5 per child. 989-7100 or nextgentheatre@gmail.com.
Classes
ORONO:
• Beginning bridge, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3131.
• Debbie White sharing apps for smart devices and offering hands-on help with tablets and ereaders, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 29, Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St. Free. To register, 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 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:
• Saturday Nighters monthly dinner-dance for couples, Feb. 14. Reservations needed one week before each dance. Information about joining club, 989-6282.
• 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:
• Soul Movement with Suzanne Kelly. Dance, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursdays, 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:
• 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.
NEWBURGH:
• Newburgh Recreation committee Family Valentine’s Dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 7, Newburgh Town Office, 2220 Western Ave. Line-dance lesson, 6:30. p.m. Photo area, snacks and beverages provided. $5 couple, $2 each additional person, family maximum, $10. Tickets, Town Office or at the door. 234-4151.
Events
BANGOR:
• 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.
• Wishing Under the Stars Gala, 5 p.m. Jan. 24, Spectacular Event Center. Live and silent auction with more than 75 items up for bid, entertainment from comedian Tony V. of Boston, dinner and dessert, candy buffet and dancing. $50. Brewer Kiwanis Chapter President Karl Laurenovics, 944-0539, or brewerkiwanis@gmail.com. Benefits Make-A-Wish.
Film
BANGOR:
• “Jon Imber’s Left Hand,” 7 p.m. Jan. 27, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. Award winning Maine Masters film about artist with ALS. Free. $5 donation appreciated.
• “Growing Local,” sponsored by Bangor Area Food Council and Maine Farmland Trust, noon and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, COESPACE. Followed by group discussion. Free and open to all. Advance registration required at surveymonkey.com/s/GrowingLocalMFTBANGOR. Heather Omand, bangorareafoodcouncil@gmail.com.
VEAZIE:
• “Field of Dreams,” noon-2 p.m. Jan. 28, Veazie Town Office Council Chambers, 1084 Main St. Bring lunch or munch popcorn. Free. To register, Judy, Gateway Seniors, 990-3090.
Lectures, books
BANGOR:
• Poetry open mic, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the cafe, Books-A-Million, Bangor Mall Boulevard. 941-1670.
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:
• “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:
• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 7, Hamden Kiwanis Civic Center. Features John’s chili. $7, $4 children. Benefits Hampden Kiwanis charities.
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.
OLD TOWN:
• Community supper, 6 p.m. Jan. 23, St. James’ Episcopal Church, corner of Main and Center streets. Free and open to all.
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:
• 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.
• Scat and Tracks with Gudrun Keszoecze, naturalist, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5 members, $10 others. To register, maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.
VEAZIE:
• Walking group, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 1036 Main St. Free. Norma Noble, 945-5763. Sponsored by Gateway Seniors.
Theater
BANGOR:
• Penobscot Theatre Company production of “Guys on Ice,” a manly ice fishing musical, Jan. 29-Feb. 15, Bangor Opera House. Showtimes and ticket information, 942-3333 or penobscottheatre.org.
BREWER:
• “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. 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.