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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.
  • Masonic Grand Lodge annual Arts and Sciences Celebration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 11, Bangor Masonic Center, 294 Union St. Dinner, 1 p.m. Guest speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Hecker, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, University of Maine, “The Arts and Sciences: Essential and Besieged.” Free and open to all. Dinner $5. To register, Masonic Grand Lodge office, 843-1086.

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.

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, 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:

  • Hampden Historical Society, 7 p.m. March 23, Kinsley House, 83 Main Road South. Guest speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Fister, “Windsor Chairs.”
  • 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 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.
  • 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. March 21, 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. Tickets at the door. Wild Woods, March 20.
  • Line dance classes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, upstairs, Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Ave. All levels. $5. Benefits Brewer Eagles Club. 852-3284.

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: “Undiscovered Worlds,” 7 p.m. March 20 and 27; and “Little Star that Could,” for children, 2 p.m. March 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.
  • 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:

  • 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.
  • WHSN’s 2015 AS4MS MS Society benefit concert, 7:30 p.m. April 10, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. Worried Well, Tall Horse, One Shot Nothing, Skosh and The Royal Bones. Tickets, $10, available at Bull Moose locations or whsn-fm.com. Benefits Greater New England Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

CARMEL:

  • Simpson Memorial Library bake sale,  9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21, Ye Ole General Store, Route 2.  Benefits initiation of InfoNet system so patrons have access to library books online.

HAMPDEN:

  • Spaghetti dinner to benefit Hampden Academy teacher Serena Morris, who is ill, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 28, Hampden Academy. $5, $3 children 12 and under, $15 families.

Film

BANGOR:

  • “Jon Imber’s Left Hand,” 7 p.m. March 24, Gracie Theatre, Husson University. Award winning Maine Masters film about artist with ALS. Free. $5 donation.
  • Oliver Stone’s award winning film, “Untold History of the United States,” segment on George W. Bush and President Obama, 6 p.m. March 22, Peace and Justice Center, 96 Harlow St. Free and open to all. Followed by discussion. 942-9343.

“Gay Marriage, 1968,” 1 p.m. March 27, SAGE Maine Drop-In Center, 106 Pine St. Film introduced by Sharon Thompson, executive director of Lesbian Home Movie Project in Orland. info@sagemaine.org.

Lectures, books

BANGOR:

  • Poetry Speaks to Science, 1 p.m. March 22, Rock & Art Shop, 36 Central St. Features Kathleen Ellis, Francois Amar, Cheryl Daigle, University of Maine scientists and student poets. Part of Maine Science Festival. Free. 947-2205.
  • ​Roasts and Toasts with Master Naturalist Dr. Jody Telfair-Richards discussing climate change, invasive species, loss of habitat and bird migration challenges, 7 p.m. March 20, River Driver Room, Sea Dog Restaurant. Free.

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.

Meals

BANGOR:

  • Healthy heart baked bean supper, 5-6 p.m. March 28, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St. $7, $3 children under 12, $20 family. Benefits Camp Mechuwana
  • 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.

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.

EDDINGTON:

  • Baked bean and casseroles supper, 5 and 5:30 p.m. March 21, North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church, Route 9. $8, $4 children. Childcare available. 989-4715.

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:

  • Chicken pie supper, 5-6:30 p.m. March 21, Hampden Congregational Church, 101 Main Road North. $8, $4 children. 862-5248.

HERMON:

  • Hermon’s High School Key Club spaghetti dinner to benefit Sarah’s House of Maine, 5-8 p.m. March 27, Hermon High School cafeteria. $5,  $3 students, $5, $10 family. 848-4000.
  • 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.

MILFORD:

  • Baked bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m. March 21, Milford Congregational Church. $7, free to children under 12. Takeout meals available. 299-7324.

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:

  • Musica Sacra, Lent 2015 by the Chamber Choir of St. John’s Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. March 21, at the church, 207 York St. Music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Wesley, with Kevin Birch, organist and director. Free. Donation will support food assistance needs in the community.
  • “Heart of Praise” music group, 10 a.m. March 22, Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway,

947-0324.

  • 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:

  • Brewer Music Department and Brewer Music Association 16th annual pops concert and spaghetti dinner, April 1, Brewer Community School and Brewer Performing Arts Center. Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Concert, 7 p.m. featuring Brewer Community School band and Brewer High School concert band. Dinner and concert, $10, $7 senior citizens, students and children. Concert only, $5, $3 senior citizens, students and children. Purchase three or more tickets online and receive 10 percent discount. Benefits music program and music scholarships. Tickets, brewerperformingarts.com, 200-5447 or at the door, Brewer Performing Arts Center.
  • Keelan Donovan and Megan Davies, 8-9:30 p.m. March 26, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Doors open 7 p.m. $5. 989-7100 or nextgenerationtheatre.com.
  • 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. March 22, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St. Food and beverages available. $3. 989-7100.

Outdoors

BRADLEY:

  • Owl watching with Brian Olsen, 8-10 p.m. March 20, Maine Forest and Logging Museum, Government Road. Bring a flashlight. $3. sherry@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org or 974-6278.

HOLDEN:

  • Fields Pond Yoga, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays through May, Fields Pond Audubon Center.

$7 center members, $10 others. 989-2591

Theater

BANGOR:

  • Bangor Ballet’s “The Little Mermaid,” 7 p.m. March 21, and 4 p.m. March 22, with ALS interpreter, 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,” through March 29, Penobscot Theatre. Showtimes and ticket information, 942-3333. For mature audiences only.

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.

ORONO:

  • Bangor Symphony Orchestra presentation of “Disney in Concert,” with four guest vocal soloists, 3 p.m. March 21, Collins Center for the Arts. Ticket information, bangorsymphony.org or 581-1755.

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