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Art

BANGOR:

  • Art in the Heart of Maine, “Our Students’ Art Exhibit,” through Saturday, March 21, Bangor Mall. Features student artwork from 49 participating teachers in the Bangor area.
  • “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 and Art Shop, 36 Central St. 947-2205.

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

BANGOR:

  • Singing class with Bangor Community Chorus, 6:30-7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, 16 McKinley St. Open to first 15 registrants. $5.  To register, Stacy George, chorus board president, 333-0980 or sgeo8@roadrunner.com.
  • Jazz class for adults taught by Robinson Ballet faculty member Mallory Osborne, 6-7 p.m. March 19-April 9, School of Robinson Ballet. $40 full session, $12 drop-in status. 990-3140.

HOLDEN:

  • Winter Writing Workshop: What Would the Bear Write?, with Cheryl Daigle, writer, photographer and conservationist, noon-3 p.m. March 14, Fields Pond Audubon Center. Warm refreshments provided. $10 center members, $15 others. To register maineaudubon.org. 989-2591.

Clubs, groups

BANGOR:

  • Penobscot County Genealogical Society, 6-8 p.m. March 18, Relief Society Room, Bangor Family History Center, 639 Grandview Ave. Guest speaker Nina Brawn, “Irish Genealogy.“  Public invited to attend. 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.
  • Bangor Grange, first and third Tuesdays, Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio St. Potluck supper, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. 973-3976.

BREWER:

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:

  • 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.

ORRINGTON:

  • Orrington Historical Society, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 17, at 14 Center Drive. Business meeting on archival software and fundraising ideas. Refreshments.

Dance

BANGOR:

  • Contradance with music by Lizza Backes, Baron Collins-Hill and Lauren Scott, Bill Olson calling, March 20, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park St. Beginners’ session, 7:30 p.m.; dance at 8 p.m. Open to all ages, all dances taught. $8; $20 families. bangorcontra@gmail.com, 941-9727 or bangorcontra.org.

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. Murky Waters, March 13.

ORONO:

  • Second Saturday Contradance with Orono Contraband, March 14, Keith Anderson Community House. Refresher-beginner class, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. Caller John McIntyre. Half-time show and surprises. $8.

Events

BANGOR:

  • 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.
  • Cribbage tournament, 11 a.m. March 13, VFW Post 4633, Canoe Club Road. Food will be available for purchase.

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: “Undiscovered Worlds,” 7 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27; and “Little Star that Could,” for children, 2 p.m. March 8, 15, 22 and 29, Emera Astronomy Center, University of Maine. $6. seating is limited. 581-1341 or Astro.UMaine.edu. Private shows and school field trips can be arranged.

Fairs, fundraisers

BANGOR:

  • Sweet Sixteen Cupcake sale fundraiser, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 20, Hammond Street Senior Center, 2 Hammond St. Cupcakes, $1 each. Benefits programming at the Center. 262-5532.

HAMPDEN:

  • Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, 11 a.m. March 14, Hampden Kiwanis Civic Center. Limited to 100 players. $103. Advance registration, information, Keith, 356-9949. Benefits Hampden Kiwanis charities.
  • Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church and RSU 22 students sponsoring Art, Music and Meal, 4:30-6 p.m. March 14, at the church, 44 Kennebec Road. Benefits Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard. Meal of soup, bread, desserts and beverages. Free drawing for ceramic bowls and platters made by Hampden Academy art students. Music provided by Reeds Brook Middle School students. Admission is by donation. Church office, 862-4195.

Film

ORONO:

  • “An American Dream” screening and discussion, 7 p.m. March 17, Franco American Centre, Crossland Hall, University of Maine. Free.

Lectures, books

BANGOR:

  • “Plutocracy, Poverty and Racial Injustice Today: Why We Need a Basic Income” with visiting scholar Joe Soss of University of Minnesota, 5-7 p.m. March 17, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 96 Harlow St. Commentary by provided by University of Maine professor Steve Barkan and Smith College Ph.D. candidate Judith Josiah Martin.

BRADLEY:

  • Woodworker Charlie Green of Orrington sharing tips on tool sharpening, 9-11 a.m. March 28, blacksmith shop, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. $3. 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.
  • “Getting Comfortable with Your Photography Gear” with Tom Grogan, noon-3 p.m.  March 28, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. $30. Advance registration required. 974-6278 or sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org.

ORONO:

  • University of Maine Socialist and Marxist Lecture Series: 12:30-1:45 p.m. Bangor Room, Memorial Union: March 17, “Learning Where We Stand: How School Experiences Matter for Civic Marginalization and Political Inequality,” professor Joe Soss, public affairs, political science and sociology, University of Minnesota. 581-3860 or douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu.
  • Fields Pond Book Discussion Group with Joyce Rumery, “A Dog’s History of the World: Canines and the Domestication of Humans” by Laura Hobgood-Oster, 6:30 p.m. March 12, Orono Public Library. Free.

Meals

ALTON:

  • Breakfast buffet, 7-9 a.m. March 14, Alton Methodist Church. $6.
  • Irish feast of corned beef and cabbage, 5-7 p.m. March 17, Alton United Methodist Church. $8. 394-3912.

BANGOR:

  • St. Patrick’s supper, 5:30 p.m. March 21, Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio St. Supper followed by NEVAH concert, 7 p.m. Supper, $8; show, $8; both, $14. 973-3976.
  • 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.

BUCKSPORT:

  • Breakfast buffet, 6:30-9:30 a.m. March 14, Franklin Street United Methodist Church, 71 Franklin St. $8, $4 children, $25 family of four or more. Church office, 469-3622 or Ed Petravicz, 469-9979.

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, 4:39-6 p.m. March 14, Corinth United Methodist Church. $7, $3 seniors (age 60 and up, $3 children under 12.

GLENBURN:

  • Glenburn Lakeside Riders baked bean and supper and silent auction, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 21, Glenburn Community Club, corner of Outer Ohio Street and Phillips Road. To donate an auction item, 942-2649. Benefits Marissa Pinkham Scholarship Fund. $7.

HAMPDEN:

  • Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. March 14, 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:

  • St. Patrick’s Day boiled dinner, 4-6 p.m. March 14, Veazie Congregational Church. 1404 State St. Also homemade pie auction — lemon, apple, blueberry, pumpkin, strawberry, chicken pot pie, beef pie, spaghetti pie, whoopie pie. 217-8786 or peterbonnie@roadrunner.com.

WINTERPORT:

  • Community warming fellowship day, free potluck lunch and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14, Ellingwoods Corner United Methodist Church, 796 Lebanon Road. Thrift shop also open. Debbie Calderwood, 269-2092.

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, 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 birch bark 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, No. 202, 21 Main St. 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.

Outdoors

HOLDEN:

  • Monthly Bird Walk, 8-9:30 a.m. March 14, Fields Pond Audubon Center. 989-2591.

ORONO:

  • Owl Prowl, 7 p.m. March 17, Caribou Bog. Taylor Road off Forest Avenue, veer left to trail head. Bring a flashlight. $5. 989-2591.

Theater

BANGOR:

  • Bangor Ballet’s “The Little Mermaid,” 7 p.m. March 21, and 4 p.m. March 22, with ALS interpreter, at the Gracie Theatre. $15, $10 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under, available at Thomas School of Dance and Patrick’s Hallmark Shop. Bangor Ballet, 945-5911 or bangorballet@gmail.com.
  • “End Days,” March 12-29, Penobscot Theatre. Showtimes and ticket information, 942-3333. For mature audiences only.

BREWER:

  • The Focus Group, 8-9:30 p.m.  March 13, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St.  989-7100.

BUCKSPORT:

  • Bangor Ballet’s “The Little Mermaid,” 7 p.m. March 28, Bucksport Performing Arts Center. $15, $10 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under, available at Thomas School of Dance, Patrick’s Hallmark Shop in Bangor and BookStacks in Bucksport. 564-8943, 945-5911 or purchased at venues one hour before performances. bangorballet@gmail.com.

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