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Local events in Eastern & Central Maine.
JULY 28 – Baxter State Park officials will be holding a public listening session at the Bangor Public Library from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 27.
Park campers and hikers and others interested in the Park are invited to attend the session to voice concerns, opinions and ideas to Park staff before work begins on revisions to the current Baxter State Park Management Plan.
JULY 31 - Public breakfast with, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, cinnamon buns, pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip and plain)
$6 person, $15 family
Event Time: 7 - 10 AM
This Event benefits what or whom?: Brooksville to Alaska, seventh and eighth grade students trip to Anchorage and McGrath, Alaska to see the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
AUGUST 1 - Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club is holding a summer fishing Derby on Sunday August 1 from 5 am to 5 pm on Big Pushaw Lake. $3 for a derby ticket with a chance to win a $100 door prize and many other fun outdoor related prizes. $75 for the heaviest Bass, $50 for the heaviest Pickerel, $25 for the heaviest White Perch, and $50 for the most total poundage of Pike.
$6 person, $15 family
Event Time: 7 - 10 AM
This Event benefits what or whom?: Brooksville to Alaska, seventh and eighth grade students trip to Anchorage and McGrath, Alaska to see the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
AUGUST 1 - Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club is holding a summer fishing Derby on Sunday August 1 from 5 am to 5 pm on Big Pushaw Lake. $3 for a derby ticket with a chance to win a $100 door prize and many other fun outdoor related prizes. $75 for the heaviest Bass, $50 for the heaviest Pickerel, $25 for the heaviest White Perch, and $50 for the most total poundage of Pike.
Look for the pontoon boat anchored in front of Whittemore Landing during the day to purchase your tickets or to weigh your fish. Prizes will be awarded on Whittemore Landing in Hudson at 5 pm. Breakfast will be served at the snowmobile club.
AUGUST 1 - Public Supper Brooksville Elementary School Event Time: 5:30 - 7:30
live music by Maine Weather
lobster rolls, crab rolls, hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, blueberry desserts, and beverage
$12 with lobster or crab
$8 with burger or hot dog
$5 child special
This Event benefits what or whom?: Brooksville to Alaska, seventh and eighth grade students trip to Anchorage and McGrath, Alaska for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
live music by Maine Weather
lobster rolls, crab rolls, hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, blueberry desserts, and beverage
$12 with lobster or crab
$8 with burger or hot dog
$5 child special
This Event benefits what or whom?: Brooksville to Alaska, seventh and eighth grade students trip to Anchorage and McGrath, Alaska for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
AUGUST 1 - 11 am at Hayford Park located at 13th St. and Union in Bangor. There will be: Live Music, Inspirational Message, Bounce House and Games for the Kids, Water Balloon Volleyball for teens. Bring your cooler, lawn chair, and a picnic lunch. (Rain date is August 8th. This event is sponsored by Word of Life Christian Center, 1606 Outer Hammond St., Bangor.
Hands of Hope in Bangor is in need of children's clothing especially girls sizes 4 - 18 for back to school time. They are located to the right of k-mart in Hogan Rd.
Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Many local high schools are still open to enrollment and encourage families to get involved. Pacific Intercultural Exchange has international students from more than 40 countries arriving into the area for home stay programs. They really need your help. The non-profit organization is looking for a few more caring host families to share the American way of life. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen -- or would like more information about the program -- please call P.I.E. immediately at 1-800-828-9001 or visit them on the web at pieusa.org.
John Bapst Golf Tournament Tees Off on August 28
The Hockey Boosters of John Bapst Memorial High School are holding their 5th annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Hidden Meadows Golf Course, Old Town. Shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Space is limited to first 20 paid teams.
New this year is a $10,000 prize in the Hole-In-One contest! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams with the lowest scores. Prizes also awarded for winners of the closest to the pin, longest drive, hockey shot, putting and chipping contests.
The cost is $250 per team, and includes a cart and lunch. Individual golfers may sign up for $65 each and then be placed on a team, as space allows. Holes can be sponsored individually for $125 each. Teams may register and sponsor a hole for the discounted price of $350. Proceeds from the tournament help defray the costs for both the varsity and JV hockey teams for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.
For more information and to register, please contact Michelle Robertson, John Bapst Hockey Boosters, at michelle04411@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 512, Bradley, ME 04411
NOW THRU OCTOBER 28 - Hermon Farmer's Market, 1779 Hammond St at Greencare Plantscapes
time: 2 to 6 pm
time: 2 to 6 pm
Hermon Farmer's Market every Thursday thru October 28, from 2 to 6 pm - farmers selling their own farm grown veggies, meats, cheese, eggs, etc.
Does a parent, spouse, friend, or child over 18 depend on you for help with: bathing, feeding, dressing, shopping, medications, leaving the house? If so, you are a caregiver and you are invited to join the ongoing caregiver’s support group at Friendship Cottage.
The support group is free of charge and open to all caregivers of dependant adults in Hancock County. The group meets the first Friday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Caregiver Resource Center at Friendship Cottage.
Friendship Cottage is located at 118 Ellsworth Road (Route 172) in Blue Hill. On-site respite is available for dependant adults with prior arrangement. For information, call 374-5612.
Manna Needs WATER!
Now that summer has arrived there are many that live on the streets or are out of work that spend the hot days in the sun or in shade that need to consume water. In the past years Manna has distributed water to the homeless population that comes to Manna. We are out and need your help to replenish our supplies. We are asking the community to drop of bottled water at Manna to help our neighbors. Dehydration is very dangerous and we need your help. Please drop of bottled water at 629 Main St. Bangor.
We are also in need of toilet paper. People that receive food stamps can not use food stamps to purchase this type of item. Please drop off a roll or two at Manna.
BANGOR BAND - Conducted By Dr. Fredric Goidrich
2010 SUMMER CONCERT SEASON (Free – All are Welcome!)
July 27, Tuesday - Chapin Park - 6:45
Sponsored by Miller Drug
August 3, Tuesday - T.B.A. - 7:00
August 10, Tuesday - Finale - Bandstand - 7:00
Sponsored By Bangor Savings Bank
August 14, Saturday - Senior League Games - TBA
The Bangor Band is Proud to be
Housed and Sponsored by
Bangor Parks & Recreation
Hancock Memorial Post 207, American Legion, 163 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, Maine 04505: 667-9918
Bingo Nights: Monday's @ 6 p.m. Wednesday's @ 6 p.m. and Saturday's @ 5 p.m.
We have electronic bingo along with paper cards. We also have an air conditioned building!
Bingo Nights: Monday's @ 6 p.m. Wednesday's @ 6 p.m. and Saturday's @ 5 p.m.
We have electronic bingo along with paper cards. We also have an air conditioned building!
Frenchman Bay Conservancy's Monday Night Music Season officially starts on July 12 with six weekly Monday night concerts at beautiful Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock. Each of these free concerts begins at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring food and drink and be ready to dance the night away or sit comfortably and watch seals, birds, and the sunset at the enchanting, reversing falls. Splendid music in a spectacular setting.
August 2 – Frank and Friends
August 9 - Pandemonium - steel drums/ great for children
August 16 - Fletcher's Landing Philharmonic – jazz
Go to www.frenchmanbay.org for a complete schedule of events.
August 2 – Frank and Friends
August 9 - Pandemonium - steel drums/ great for children
August 16 - Fletcher's Landing Philharmonic – jazz
Go to www.frenchmanbay.org for a complete schedule of events.
Basic Life Support Classes
Basic Life Support is designed to provide people the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Basic Life Support classes are $45 and are held at Eastern Maine Medical Center, located at 489 State
Street in Bangor. Please call 973-4600 to register for the class.
August 3 and 4, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm
Eastern Maine Medical Center
August 31 and September 1, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm
Eastern Maine Medical Center
November 2 and 3, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm
Eastern Maine Medical Center
December 7 and 8, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm
Eastern Maine Medical Center
UPPER KENNEBEC VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
July 30th, July 31st, & August 1st
Calendar of Events
Friday, July 30th
Start of 3 day Fishing Tournament
On the Kennebec River from below the Harris Station Dam south through Solon, including the impoundments above Wyman Dam (Wyman Lake) and Williams Dam
Weigh Station at the Bingham Motor Inn & Sports Complex
Friday & Saturday 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. & Sunday 8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
(More info 672-3549 or 672-4135)
Saturday, July 31st
Day 2 Fishing Tournament
9a.m – 4p.m. Craft Show / Artisans / Vendors throughout town
(More info 672-3915 or 672-4011)
11a.m. Canoe & Kayak Rides, at Bingham Boat Landing (More Info 491-5397)
*** NOON *** PARADE
Meet at Williams Store for line-up, march to the Kennebec Service Center (More info 672-3943)
Costume Contest Kids 13 yrs and under-will march in Parade & judging immediately after at Camden National Bank, Pine Grove Program tent (More info 672-4011)
Noon FLY CASTING & TYING FLIES CLINIC by
Trout Unlimitedat Evergreens Campground, Solon (More info 643-2324)
2p.m. DUCKEE DERBY RACE
Duckees will be dropped at bridge on Route 201 into Austin Stream
1st Place $250 2nd Place $150 3rd Place $100
Tickets are also good for various door prizes being drawn on Sunday, August 1st.
4p.m. – 9p.m.Kennebec Service Center Hosting Dance with D.J. - Montana Green
5p.m. – 7p.m. St. Peter’s Alter Guild Bake Bean Supper
St. Peter’s Church, Owens St., Bingham
9p.m. FIREWORKS
At North Country Rivers, 36 Main Street, Bingham
Sunday, August 1st
Fishing Tournament Ends at 3 p.m.
9a.m. – 4p.m. Craft Show / Artisans / Vendors
Noon – 3p.m. Kids Games at Bingham Motor Inn & Sports Complex
4p.m. Awards & Door Prize Drawings at Bingham Motor Inn & Sports Complex
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