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Windover Art Studio ~ Art Clubs and Classes
Tuesday, February 7 to February 11
Windover Art Studio~ 56 Center St. Bangor Join Windover Wednesdays, an after school art club! Wednesdays 3:00-5:30pm for ages 7-15. We are on Bangor School bus routes! Can't make it Wednesday? The same activities will be offered every Saturday 9:30am-noon. And now offering a program for younger artists! Windy's Art Club for age 5&6 every Saturday 1:00-3:00pm. Pottery, fused glass, fabric arts, drawing, painting, mosaics, jewelry making, claymation, woodworking, photography and much more! For info (207)-619-2784 windoverart@gmail.com www.windoverartcenter.com www.facebook.com/WindoverArtCenter

Paul Bunyan Pond Hockey Tournament
Saturday, February 11
Gather a few teammates, lace up your skates, bring your stick, and hit the ice for some friendly pond hockey competition this February. Sponsored by the Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary Club, the charity tournament will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012, (or Sunday if the weather refuses to cooperate) on Little Fitts Pond at the Camp Roosevelt Boy Scout Camp in Eddington. The entry fee is $310 per team - and all proceeds benefit local charities. To learn more about the competition or to register a team, please visit www.pbpondhockey.com.

Scrapbooking Day - Heart of Winter, Bangor
Saturday, February 11
Heart of Winter Scrapbooking Hammond Street Congregational Church, Bangor Date: Saturday, February 11th Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Registration $25.00 includes crop table & light lunch Door Prizes, Demo's, Make & Takes, Shopping & the HSCC Caf will have a selection of baked goods, snacks, beverages for your am & pm snacking needs. For more information contact: HSCC @ 942.4381 or email: sprtsgal@roadrunner.com

Momentum Bus Tour to Mohegan Sun Casino to benefit Maine Special Olympics
Saturday, February 11
Roll the dice with Momentum! Annual bus tour to Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. Proceeds benefit Team Momentum North in the Maine Special Olympics. Tickets are $45 per person (includes your ride, $15 meal at the casino, and $15 bet ticket). Cyr Bus Line departs Momentum at 28 Gilman Plaza, Bangor, at 7am, and leaves the casino at 6:30pm for the return trip. Purchase your ticket today by calling Michael Weaver at 207-907-4501.

Singing Valentines by Barbershop Quartet
Saturday, February 11
The Mainely Music Chorus has three quartets who will be available to sing two songs, present a rose and a small heart shaped box of chocolates to a special someone of your choosing for Valentines Day. We are a Barbershop Harmony chorus and the songs will be "Heart of my Heart, and Let Me Call You Sweetheart. They will be sung by four men who will show up at an agreeable time and location for the presentation. The cost is $35.00 and can be arranged by calling : Dan 469-2782, Russ 989-4945, or Jim 866-8547.

Sewing Class Easy Pajama Bottoms
Saturday, February 11 at 9:30 am
Date: February 11, 2012 Time: 9:30 - 2 pm Lunch: Brown Bag Lunch Cost: $15.00 This is one of the easiest, basic pajama bottom patterns. Great for the beginner sewer. Beginners will learn how to lay out the pattern, mark the fabric, cut out the pattern and construct the pajama bottoms. Students will be able to complete the pajama bottoms in the time allotted.

ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
Saturday, February 11 at 1:30 pm
Knapp's Music Center is sponsoring a free Acoustic Jam Session of Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Acoustic Rock, Gospel, & Jazz Standards. If you like to meet new people and play music with players of all levels, this jam is for you. Come join us in a non-intimidating and fun environment. Please bring your own instrument

Murphy & Spaulding Families Medical Benefit Supper
Saturday, February 11 at 4:00 pm
Benefit spaghetti dinner with meatballs, salads, rolls, drinks & desserts $5.00 per person to help with medical bills due to cancer and cystic fibrosis Contact Darlene 505-5463

Benefit Dinner For Riley Jenkins
Saturday, February 11 at 5:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Riley Jenkins who has cancer. All proceeds go help pay for medical bills. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. Come join us for fun and great food. Cost is $6 adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. For more information call Alissa Chorette at 207-659-8961

Lovers' Quarrel: 4-Team Improv Comedy Showdown
Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 pm
Tthree western Maine improv groups -- Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers, UMF Lawn Chair Pirates, Teachers Lounge Mafia -- take to the Mt. Blue High School stage to square off against one another and Rhode Island's Laughletics in a four-way Lovers' Quarrel where only the funniest will survive.

RARE Bluegrass... The Bill Thibodeau Band!
Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Maine's finest bluegrass music featuring The Bill Thibodeau Band at Next Generation Theatre in Brewer on Saturday, February 11th at 7:30 PM. $8 admission: pay at the door. Delicious snacks & adult/other beverages sold at Next Gen Cafe. If you've never heard TBTB or been to Next Gen, you're in for an intimate & acoustically pleasing treat!

Singing Valentines by Barbershop Quartet
Sunday, February 12
The Mainely Music Chorus has three quartets who will be available to sing two songs, present a rose and a small heart shaped box of chocolates to a special someone of your choosing for Valentines Day. We are a Barbershop Harmony chorus and the songs will be "Heart of my Heart, and Let Me Call You Sweetheart. They will be sung by four men who will show up at an agreeable time and location for the presentation. The cost is $35.00 and can be arranged by calling : Dan 469-2782, Russ 989-4945, or Jim 866-8547.

Benefit Pot- Luck Dinner Feb 12, 12-4pm
Sunday, February 12 at 11:00 am
There will be a Pot-Luck dinner for Baby Ryker Chase on Sunday Feb 12th @ the Steuben Ella Lewis Gym. The dinner will be from 12:00- 4:00. Donations will be taken at the door to help his parents with travel expenses and bills while he is in Boston. Ryker was born with only one lung and came down with pneumonia at almost 5 months old. He spent a couple of weeks at EMMC where they decided to transport him to Boston, they've been in Boston since. All help and donations are appreciated!!!

Unity Snowdusters Annual Chicken BBQ
Sunday, February 12 at 11:30 am
Unity Snowdusters snowmobile club will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ at the clubhouse on the fisher rd in Unity on Sunday,February 12th from 11:30AM - 2 PM. Price will be $7 tickets sold at the door. Proceeds to benefit Pine Tree Camp. For more information please callDave at 948-3232 or email [ mailto:Josh@chasetoysinc.com ]Josh@chasetoysinc.com or check outUnity snowdusters facebookpage.Pre orders are encouraged.

Chinese Auction
Sunday, February 12 at 1:00 pm
There will be a Chinese Auction held on February 11th at Mountain View Grammar School in Sullivan Maine sponsored by the PTO. The proceeds will be going to the 8th grade class trip and also in hopes to buy interactive whiteboards for the teachers and students.

AWANA
Sunday, February 12 at 4:30 pm
AWANA is a club for children to learn the bible while having fun with other kids. Twin City Baptist Church will be holding AWANA club meetings from 5:30 to 7 every Sunday evening starting September 18. Kids from preschool through 6th grade can bring their parents to come check it out any Sunday evening. Please come by Twin City Baptist Church at 559 N. Main St. in Brewer or call (207) 989-6852 for further details.

Valentine Supper & Raffle
Sunday, February 12 at 4:30 pm
Harvest Home Grange on Rt7, Moosehead Trail in Brooks, will be having a Public supper on February 4th 2012, from 4:30pm-6:00pm. We will be serving Smothered Beef, Mashed Potatoes, your choice of Carrots or Harvard Beets and Dinner Rolls. For dessert we are having Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting. Prices are, Adults $7.00, Kids 5 & under eat free, Children 6-18 and Seniors 65 & up are $5.00. We will also be drawing the winners for our Valentines Raffle(1st prize is dinner certificate, flowers, movie tickets and chocolates, 2nd is Necklace & earrings, flowers and chocolates, and 3rd is movie tickets and chocolates), at that dinner. For more info or to buy raffle tickets( 1.00 each or 6 for 5.00) please contact Bill Guptill at 722-3820 or williamg@fairpoint.net

Benefit Dinner for Jeremy Gilley
Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 pm
A Benefit dinner sponsored by the Palermo American Legion to help a local veteran who lost both his legs while assisting the victims of a car accident on Route 3 near Augusta on december 18, 2011

Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction for Jeremy Gilley
Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 pm
Jeremy, an Iraqi Veteran from Palermo, was injured on December 18th when he stopped to assist an injured driver in an accident in Augusta. Malcolm Glidden American Legion Post 163 will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction to assist the family with medical expenses. Cost for Supper is $8.00 per person (under 12 free) Tickets for the Silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be sold at the door

Singing Valentines by Barbershop Quartet
Monday, February 13
The Mainely Music Chorus has three quartets who will be available to sing two songs, present a rose and a small heart shaped box of chocolates to a special someone of your choosing for Valentines Day. We are a Barbershop Harmony chorus and the songs will be "Heart of my Heart, and Let Me Call You Sweetheart. They will be sung by four men who will show up at an agreeable time and location for the presentation. The cost is $35.00 and can be arranged by calling : Dan 469-2782, Russ 989-4945, or Jim 866-8547.

Valentine's Chocolate Fling
Monday, February 13 at 4:00 pm
Who doesn't love chocolate, especially around Valentine's Day? The Valentine's Chocolate Fling will offer you the chance to indulge your passion for chocolate and even share it with someone special! Come join us at the Machias Savings Bank Community Room any time from 4-9 to treat yourself to every kind of chocolate delight imaginable. Eat in or take-out! The event benefits the WA Class of 2013.

Singing Valentines by Barbershop Quartet
Tuesday, February 14
The Mainely Music Chorus has three quartets who will be available to sing two songs, present a rose and a small heart shaped box of chocolates to a special someone of your choosing for Valentines Day. We are a Barbershop Harmony chorus and the songs will be "Heart of my Heart, and Let Me Call You Sweetheart. They will be sung by four men who will show up at an agreeable time and location for the presentation. The cost is $35.00 and can be arranged by calling : Dan 469-2782, Russ 989-4945, or Jim 866-8547.

Eastern Maine Youth Lacrosse
Tuesday, February 14 at 5:00 pm
Our first official season kicks off with two "try it for free" clinics and registration events on February 14 and 15 from 5 to 7 pm. All boys and girls in grades 3 through 8, as well as ninth graders who were not yet 15 on August 1, 2011, are welcome to join us. The Husson Screaming Eagles Lacrosse teams will be there to show you how to play, and we have equipment you can use, so don't bring anything but your friends! The more the merrier! Check our website for contact information if you want to know more.

Windover Art Studio ~ Art Clubs and Classes
Tuesday, February 14 to February 18
Windover Art Studio~ 56 Center St. Bangor Join Windover Wednesdays, an after school art club! Wednesdays 3:00-5:30pm for ages 7-15. We are on Bangor School bus routes! Can't make it Wednesday? The same activities will be offered every Saturday 9:30am-noon. And now offering a program for younger artists! Windy's Art Club for age 5&6 every Saturday 1:00-3:00pm. Pottery, fused glass, fabric arts, drawing, painting, mosaics, jewelry making, claymation, woodworking, photography and much more! For info (207)-619-2784 windoverart@gmail.com www.windoverartcenter.com www.facebook.com/WindoverArtCenter

Washington County Entrepreneurship Special Event
Wednesday, February 15 at 3:00 pm
If you have ever thought of starting a business, or own one and want to take it to the next level, this afternoon program can prove very valuable to your success. While this is a free event open to the general public, advance registration is required.

Eastern Maine Youth Lacrosse
Wednesday, February 15 at 5:00 pm
Our first official season kicks off with two "try it for free" clinics and registration events on February 14 and 15 from 5 to 7 pm. All boys and girls in grades 3 through 8, as well as ninth graders who were not yet 15 on August 1, 2011, are welcome to join us. The Husson Screaming Eagles Lacrosse teams will be there to show you how to play, and we have equipment you can use, so don't bring anything but your friends! The more the merrier! Check our website for contact information if you want to know more.

Cirque Mechanics - Boom Town
Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm
Be transported to the 1860's small frontier town of Rosebud, where two ambitious saloon owners have set up shop in the hopes of cashing in on the town's gold rush frenzy. The circus that ensues when they begin to feud for the townsfolk patronage, leads to a series of explosive events, exciting brawls, an unexpected romance and a lucrative discovery. Inspired by early mining equipment and the spirit of adventure that brought prospectors and entrepreneurs alike out west searching for gold, Boom Town, features innovative and one of a kind mechanical apparatus that serve both as scenery and performance prop.

FPU at CCOD: Financial Peace University!
Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 pm
Dave Ramsey's FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY begins Thursday, February 16th, 6-8pm, at Community Church of the Open Door, Rt 1A in Hampden. The first lesson is FREE & the course is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This life-changing education, based on Biblical principles & contemporary applications, runs for 13 weeks and costs just $100. Change your future & your family's financial legacy... Start 2012 with HOPE for your future!

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Thursday, February 16 to February 17
Offers solution for all form of food addiction

Winter Solstice Big Breakfast
Friday, February 17 at 8:00 am
Beat those mid-winter blues with a warm breakfast on a cold day! Join us at the Hammond Street Senior Center at 2 Hammond Street in Downtwon, Bangor on Friday, February 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will have all of your breakfast favorites. We call it Big Breakfast for a reason! Tickets are $6.00 at the door and 100% of the proceeds help support HSSC and the many programs we offer here for Seniors. So, if you like a home-made hearty New England breakfast, this is the place for you!

Molunkus Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Saturday, February 18 at 6:00 am
This will be a benefit to support Terrific Thursday for Kids Summer Program sponsored by the St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Winn, ME.

Open House ALBERTSON's Quarter Horse Farm, sign up Rec Programs
Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 am
ALBERTSON'S Quarter Horse farm is hosting an Open Farm visit so we can introduce you to our up and coming Summer Rec program for the Madison area any one is invited to participate in our classes, Also Info on our After School Program which runs all year in our indoor riding arena available. The programs are designed to get kids up, out and moving.So come see the horses and ask questions and get those horse crazy kids signed up for a great Horse back riding program.

Andy Swift & the Evolution of the Self-Propelled Fire Engine at Owls Head Transportation Museum
Saturday, February 18 at 1:00 pm
Who doesn't love an old Fire Engine? Andy Swift, restorer of Vintage Fire Engines and owner of Firefly Restorations in Hope, ME is known far and wide for his incredible work on fire vehicles of many eras. He has completed work for the New York Fire Department and the American LaFrance Fire Museum. Last winter Andy addressed the American Steam Fire Engine at OHTM, this season, he will turn his attention to the evolution of the Self-Propelled Fire Engine. Don't miss out on this fascinating talk! Part 3 of a 7-part Winter Education Series at Owls Head Transportation Museum.

ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
Saturday, February 18 at 1:30 pm
Knapp's Music Center is sponsoring a free Acoustic Jam Session of Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Acoustic Rock, Gospel, & Jazz Standards. If you like to meet new people and play music with players of all levels, this jam is for you. Come join us in a non-intimidating and fun environment. Please bring your own instrument

Bean Supper
Saturday, February 18 at 5:30 pm
On Saturday, Feb. 18th, at 5:30 p.m. in St. John's Church Hall (217 York Street) the Bangor Knights of Columbus will be hosting a family-friendly, traditional franks 'n beans dinner to benefit those who are experiencing financial difficulty in burying a loved one. $6 per person at the door. All warmly welcomed!

The Valentine's Day Ball
Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 pm
The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band presents, The Valentine's Day Ball. The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band will be providing classy dance music for this event. There will be plenty of hors d'oeuvres and there is a cash bar. Tickets are $25 dollars per person. For an extra $5, you can receive a professional dance lesson from Lily Herne at 7pm prior to the dance. All proceeds benefit the Foxcroft Academy Music Program. Tickets can be purchased at Mr. Paperback in Dover-Foxcroft or at Foxcroft Academy in the main office or call (207)-244-3729. Come out and help support the Arts!

Complimentary Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 19 at 8:00 am
A Complimentary Pancake Breakfast (with your donation of 1 stuffed backpack for Nicaragua '12 per person) With every $5.00 donation per person or backpack donation you'll receive a complimentary breakfast. *Goal* Collect 48 backpacks - 24 for a Central Maine classroom - 24 for a Nicaraguan classroom. & Raise $250 to cover the carry on fees with the airlines. What goes in each backpack? "Like" As Told By Jules: Journeys in Central America and beyond on facebook for details. See you there!

Crockett Family Country show and Auction
Sunday, February 19 at 11:00 am
There will be a country show and auction to benfit the Jim Crockett family from Bar Harbor .Jim is in the process of battling cancer. There will be chinese and live auctions and a 50/50 raffle. We will also serve a spaghetti supper while supplies last. Several local bands and musicians have donated their time and talents to this event. If you have a question or would like to donate and auction item to this event please contact Don Clark at 667 - 2419 or 460-1121.

AWANA
Sunday, February 19 at 4:30 pm
AWANA is a club for children to learn the bible while having fun with other kids. Twin City Baptist Church will be holding AWANA club meetings from 5:30 to 7 every Sunday evening starting September 18. Kids from preschool through 6th grade can bring their parents to come check it out any Sunday evening. Please come by Twin City Baptist Church at 559 N. Main St. in Brewer or call (207) 989-6852 for further details.

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Bean Supper
Sunday, February 19 at 5:00 pm
Our delicious menu includes ~ ~ Delicious Home-Baked Baked Beans ~ Hot Dogs (of course) ~ Salads ~ Biscuits ~ Desserts ~ Selection of Hot and Cold Beverages Rockin' Ron and the New Society Band will be providing live music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s!! Just $6 Adults/$3 Children (12 and Under) FOR FURTHER INFO, call Gary at 207.947.3013

Benefit Concert to Help Young Mom
Sunday, February 19 at 6:00 pm
This is a benefit concert to help raise money for a young mother of two children who lost her husband to Cancer at the age of 24. Her two year old is a special needs child and her little boy was born just days before her husband passed away. She was left with no benefits and no life insurance and the bills are mounting. Please come out and enjoy the band Silversyde signed by Raging Storm Records to help raise money for this young mother. Donations will be accepted.

Used Book Sale to Support Area Seniors
Monday, February 20
Jois us February 20th through the 24th from 8:15 to 4:30 each day to browse our selection of used books and movies. This event is an annual favorite here at the Hammond Street Senior Center in Downtown Bangor. What a fun way to raise money for the many programs we offer our more than 2,500 members! See you at the sale!

Used Book Sale to Support Area Seniors
Tuesday, February 21
Jois us February 20th through the 24th from 8:15 to 4:30 each day to browse our selection of used books and movies. This event is an annual favorite here at the Hammond Street Senior Center in Downtown Bangor. What a fun way to raise money for the many programs we offer our more than 2,500 members! See you at the sale!

Owls of Maine
Tuesday, February 21 at 11:00 am
Join the Chewonki Foundation and the Hammond Street Senior Center this February 21st at 11:00 a.m. for a live presentation where the Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, and Screech Owl are the stars! You will learn all about each owl, the calls they make, and then meet them up close! This is one fun and easy way to get out and enjoy what Maine has to offer...even in the winter! Tickets are $7.00 each and should be purchased in advance by calling (207) 262-5532. Proceeds benefit the more than 2,500 area seniors who are members at the Center.

Rev. Robert W. Landry
Tuesday, February 21 at 4:30 pm
St.Andrews Annual SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Come Join Us for Food &Fellowship Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church 40 Highland Ave Millinocket, Maine Date: February 21st 2012 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm Serving: Pancakes, Sausages, Deacon Bob's Home Baked Beans, and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. Tickets: $5.00 for Adults, Children $3.00 Families $15.00 For further information Contact St. Andrews Church at 723-5893 or Deacon Bob at 746-1025

Windover Art Studio ~ Art Clubs and Classes
Tuesday, February 21 to February 25
Windover Art Studio~ 56 Center St. Bangor Join Windover Wednesdays, an after school art club! Wednesdays 3:00-5:30pm for ages 7-15. We are on Bangor School bus routes! Can't make it Wednesday? The same activities will be offered every Saturday 9:30am-noon. And now offering a program for younger artists! Windy's Art Club for age 5&6 every Saturday 1:00-3:00pm. Pottery, fused glass, fabric arts, drawing, painting, mosaics, jewelry making, claymation, woodworking, photography and much more! For info (207)-619-2784 windoverart@gmail.com www.windoverartcenter.com www.facebook.com/WindoverArtCenter

Used Book Sale to Support Area Seniors
Wednesday, February 22
Jois us February 20th through the 24th from 8:15 to 4:30 each day to browse our selection of used books and movies. This event is an annual favorite here at the Hammond Street Senior Center in Downtown Bangor. What a fun way to raise money for the many programs we offer our more than 2,500 members! See you at the sale!

Used Book Sale to Support Area Seniors
Thursday, February 23
Jois us February 20th through the 24th from 8:15 to 4:30 each day to browse our selection of used books and movies. This event is an annual favorite here at the Hammond Street Senior Center in Downtown Bangor. What a fun way to raise money for the many programs we offer our more than 2,500 members! See you at the sale!

FPU at CCOD: Financial Peace University!
Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm
Dave Ramsey's FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY begins Thursday, February 16th, 6-8pm, at Community Church of the Open Door, Rt 1A in Hampden. The first lesson is FREE & the course is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This life-changing education, based on Biblical principles & contemporary applications, runs for 13 weeks and costs just $100. Change your future & your family's financial legacy... Start 2012 with HOPE for your future!

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Thursday, February 23 to February 24
Offers solution for all form of food addiction