Weekly calendar

Art

BANGOR:

• “Murder at 33 Central,” original watercolors of crows by Ivan Rasmussen, through February, Bagel Central, 33 Central St.
• “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.

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 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:

• ​February Vacation Camp for children 6 to 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18 and Feb. 20,  Fields Pond Audubon Center. Outdoor time, stories, games and hands-on explorations of the natural world. $40 per day Maine Audubon members; $50 per day others. Scholarships available. To register, maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.

Classes

BRADLEY:

• Landscape photography workshop with Glen Sanborn, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 21, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. $30. Advance registration required, 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.
• Wildlife photography workshop with Michele Barker, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. $30. Advance registration required, 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.

ORONO:

• Decorating cakes and cupcakes demonstration, 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Kenduskeag Kitchen, Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.

Clubs, groups

BANGOR:

• 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.
• Bangor Grange, first and third Tuesdays, Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio St. Potluck supper, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. 973-3976.

GLENBURN:

• Glenburn Lakeside Riders Club, 7-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Glenburn Community Center, corner Phillips Road and Ohio Street. 942-2649.

ORRINGTON:

• Orrington Historical Society, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 14 Center Drive. Discussion about organizing more than 200 files pertaining to town history.

Dance

BANGOR:

• Contradance with Perpetual e-Motion, Bill Olson calling, Feb. 20, 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.
• 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.

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.

Events

ORONO:

• Star shows, 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27 for adults and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 15 and 22, for children, Emera Astronomy Center, University of Maine. $6. Seating limited. Reservations, 581-1341 or  Astro.UMaine.edu. Private shows and school field trips can be arranged.
• Mahjong, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and-or Fridays, Social Room, Dirigo Pines. Free. To register, Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.

Fairs, fundraisers

CARMEL:

• Simpson Memorial Library, bake sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 21, Ye Ole General Store, Route 2l. Benefits the library.

HAMPDEN:

• Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 11 a.m. Feb. 14, Hampden Kiwanis Civic Center. Doors open 10:30 a.m. $103. Benefits Hampden Kiwanis charities. Keith, 356-9949.

LEVANT:

• Bake sale, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb 14, Levant Heritage Library, Union St. Homemade Valentine treats.

VEAZIE:
• Valentine’s Day candy sale, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 14, Veazie Congregational Church, 1404 State St. Homemade fudge, chocolates, chocolate dipped strawberries, etc. Advance orders, 947-0458.

WINTERPORT:

• Community warming fellowship and free pot luck lunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14, Ellingwoods Corner United Methodist Church, 796 Lebanon Road. Also, candy sale, bake sale, hand-dipped candles. Thrift shop open. Debbie Calderwood, 269-2092.

Film

BANGOR:

• “Broken on All Sides,” 6 p.m. Feb. 15, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Cosponsored by Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine and Greater Bangor Area NAACP as part of Black History Month.

Lectures, books

BANGOR:

• Penobscot County Genealogical Society meeting with guest speaker Dale Mower, “The Why and How of Online Newspaper Research,” 6-8 p.m. Feb. 18, Relief Society Room, Bangor Family History Center, 639 Grandview Ave. Members of the public invited to attend. Elizabeth Stevens, 947-8336, ext. 103, or esteve@bpl.lib.me.us.

HOLDEN:

• “Uncovering the Mysteries of Snowy Owls” with Erynn Call, raptor specialist, Bird Group, Maine Department Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and ​Sharon Fiedler, wildlife photographer, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5. 989-2591.

ORONO:

• Joyce Wiebe talking about library services, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Orono Public Library, 39 Pine St. Learn how to request books and movies from home, download audiobooks and ebooks for free to whatever device you use, stream movies and access magazine articles, computer skill tutorials and more. Free. 866-5060.
• “The Novel Truth: How ‘Bad’ Books Make Good History” with University of Southern Maine professor Ardis Cameron, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 16, Hull Auditorium, Barrows Hall, University of Maine. Free. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Maine artist and University of Maine professor Nina Jerome talking about her work, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Penobscot Media Room, Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive. Free. Gateway Seniors, 889-3031.
• Fields Pond Book Discussion Group, “Deep Future: The Next 100,000 Years of Life on Earth” by Curt Stager, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Orono Public Library. Free.
• University of Maine Socialist and Marxist Lecture Series: 12:30-1:45 p.m. Bangor Room, Memorial Union: Feb. 12, “Malcolm X: His Life, His Philosophy, and His Importance Today,” Ronald Robbs, president of the Black Student Union, and professor Doug Allen, philosophy. 581-3860 or douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu.
• Shenna Bellows discussing politics, 12:15-1:45 p.m. Feb. 17, University of Maine. Informal discussion moderated by professor Amy Fried. Free and open to all.

Meals

ALTON:

• Breakfast buffet, 7-9 a.m. Feb. 14, 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, 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, bakery items. Free to those who struggle to make ends meet. Low-cost clothing, household goods, books, craft supplies, furniture, knick-knacks. Warming center with free coffee, tea and snacks. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
• 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 p.m. Feb. 14, Corinth United Church. $7, $6 seniors age 60 and up, $3 children under 12.

HAMPDEN:

• Baked bean supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Hampden Snowmobile Club, 844 Western Ave. $7, $ 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:

Chicken pot pie supper, 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Veazie Congregational Church, 1404 State St.

$7, $3.50 children. Door prizes.

WINTERPORT:

• Free potluck lunch and community warming day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Ellingwoods Corner United Methodist Church, 796 Lebanon Road.

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:

• Lyric tenor Richard Troxell and mezzo-soprano Kirsten Chavez, a mezzo-soprano, “Bizet to Broadway,” 7 p.m. Feb.13, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. $22 online, by phone or at the door. GracieTheatre.com or 941-7051.

BREWER:

• Nevah, 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. $10. 989-7100.
• New Renaissance Singers, four-part community chorus rehearsals, 6:30 – 8:30 Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Brewer, 35 Church St.

ORONO:

• Music colleagues Liz Downing, flute, and Ginger Yang Hwalek, piano, play favorite pieces, 2 p.m. Feb. 15, Minsky Recital Hall, University of Maine. $9, free with student MaineCard.

Outdoors

BANGOR:

• Off-the-beaten-path exploration, 1 p.m. Feb. 15, at Walden-Parke Preserve. Meet at the kiosk just off Tamarack Trail. Bring snowshoes or cross country skis and look for signs of animals. 942-1010.

BRADLEY:

• Star gazing with Sheila Bennett, 8-10 p.m. Feb. 20, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. Bring a telescope if you have one. Bring a flashlight. $3. 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.

HOLDEN:

• Winter tree ID with Steve Sader, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 14, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn how to identify evergreen conifers and hardwood trees in their leaf-off condition using clues of size, form, habitat, buds, leaf scars, fruit and bark characteristics. Learn how to use a winter plant key to identify unknown species and how to measure tree heights and tree diameter using simple instruments. Bring binoculars and a hand lens. $10 center members, $15 others. To register, maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.
• Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 14, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Free. Snowshoeing, sledding, science and art projects with Maine Discovery Museum staff. Free. To register, maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.

STETSON:

• 17th annual Howard Lodge AF & AM Ice Fishing Derby, Feb. 14, Pleasant Lake. Weigh-in and length station at Herb’s Landing at White’s Camp. Fish must be registered by 3 p.m. Cash prizes awarded for three heaviest bass and three longest pickerel. Grand prize drawing for $500 worth of home heating oil — no need to be present to win. Feb. 14 is free fishing day in Maine, no license required. Derby entry fee, $5. Benefits Howard Lodge Square and Compass Club. 296-2929.

Theater

BANGOR:

• Penobscot Theatre Company production of “Guys on Ice,” manly ice fishing musical, through Feb. 15, Bangor Opera House. Showtimes and ticket information, 942-3333 or penobscottheatre.org.

BREWER:

• Talent show fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 13, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Bangor area children and teens sing, dance, entertain. $5. Benefits fund for needed equipment and student scholarships.  989-7100.

ORONO:

• “Treasure Island,” National Theatre Live Broadcast, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 13, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. Information and to register, Norma Noble at 945-5763.
• University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” with a 1960s spin, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14 and 20-21; 2 p.m. Feb. 15 and 22; noon Feb. 19, Hauck Auditorium. $10, ree with student MaineCard. Tickets, UMaine.edu/SPA/Tickets.