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..

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:

• 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.

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.

Clubs, groups

BANGOR:

• Bangor Land Trust 14th annual meeting 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Dysart’s, Broadway.

info@bangorlandtrust.org.

• 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, 116 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, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd.. 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, 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 or learn something new. To register, Gateway Seniors, 899-3031.

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.
• 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. Feb. 21, 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.

ORONO:

• International Dance Festival, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine campus. 581-3491 or sayoko.mori@umit.maine.edu.

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:

• Star shows, 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 27 for adults and 2 p.m. Feb. 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.
• Scrabble, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Garden 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.

Lectures, books

BANGOR:

• Poetry Open Mike, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, cafe,  Books-A-Million, Bangor Mall Boulevard. 941-1670.
• Bees and Brews: Beekeeper Peter Cowin discussing beekeeping, pollinators and related topics, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Sea Dog Brewing Company. Sponsored by Fields Pond Audubon Center, 989-2591.

BRADLEY:

• Trapping in the Maine woods with Paul Favolise, 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. $3. Advanced registration required, 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.

HOLDEN:

• “Busy Bees: Buzzing and Building” with Caitlyn and Bruce Barker, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5 center members, $8 family. To register,  maineaudubon.org or 989-2591.
• “Maine Wildlife in a Changing Climate” with Audubon Director of Conservation Dr. Sally Stockwell and others, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5 center members, $6 others. To register, maineaudubon.org or 989-2591.

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, 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. 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.

GLENBURN:

• Glenburn Lakeside Riders baked bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and March 21, Glenburn Community Club, corner of Outer Ohio Street and Phillips Road. $7.

HAMPDEN:

• Chicken pie supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 21, Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church. $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.

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.

INDIAN ISLAND:

• Penobscot Nation Museum, Indian Island, 12 miles north of Bangor, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, closed on holidays.

Stone tools dating back seven or eight thousand years, 200-year-old birchbark canoe, many other items of interest. Guided tours and video information. 827-4153 or firekpr@hotmail.com.

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 or 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.
• Bangor Community Chorus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, United Methodist Church Essex Street, in Bangor. Seeking new members. Stacy George, 333-0980 or sgeo8@roadrunner.com.

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.

ORONO:

• Dr. Jack Burt, associate professor of trumpet, University of Maine, performing three trumpet concertos with orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Minsky Recital Hall. Also music for trumpet and organ with Burt and Dr. Laura Artesani. $9, free with student MaineCard. 581-1755.

Outdoors

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.
• Horse-drawn sled rides, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.

HOLDEN:

• Monthly bird walk, 8-9:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Free. 989-2591.
• ​Moonlight snowshoe with Holly Twining, 7 p.m. March 3, Fields Pond Audubon Center. $5. Snowshoes available in limited quantities or bring your own. To register, 989-2591.

Theater

ORONO:

• University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” with a 1960s spin, 2 p.m. Feb. 22; noon Feb. 19, Hauck Auditorium. $10, ree with student MaineCard. Tickets, UMaine.edu/SPA/Tickets.
• Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. 7-9 p.m. April 23, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine. Ticket information, 581-1755.