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Bangor

Downtown art studio tour

The fourth annual Downtown Bangor Art Studio Tour is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9. More than a dozen artists, presenting a wide range of media from painting to fiber art, printmaking to book arts, will open their studios to visitors. Most of the artists’ work will be for sale.

The cost of the tour is $7 and tickets may be purchased at BookMarc’s Bookstore, The Grasshopper Shop and Lippincott Books. Ticket purchases include a tour map highlighting the locations of participating studios and a brief description of the artists and their work. Maps also include a list of downtown art galleries visitors may want to visit.

In conjunction with the tour, there will be a coffee and pastry opening reception and gallery talk for the second annual Historic Downtown Bangor Photo Exhibit at 10 a.m. in the foyer of Bangor City Hall.

The juried show encourages photographers and audiences to discover and enjoy downtown Bangor. Jurors Bob DeLong, Bill Kuykendall and Alan Stubbs will discuss photos in the show and the elements of strong photographs. Cash prizes for this year’s winning photographs will be awarded.

The Bangor Center Corp. sponsors the studio tour and photo exhibit.

WBRC branch office

WBRC Architects-Engineers will hold the official opening of a branch office on Nov. 12 in Sarasota, Fla. Officials at WBRC said the new office would allow schools, hospitals and other Florida enterprises to benefit from the firm’s 100 years of expertise.

“We see this expansion as a great opportunity for growth for our firm and satisfying the needs of our highly qualified designers. Being located in Bangor for 100 years has provided us with the opportunities for business success that allow us to take the next step,” said John Rohman, chief executive officer of WBRC.

Douglas Whitney, a principal architect who has been with the firm for 22 years, will relocate to Florida to oversee the management of this new enterprise.

“Florida presents a great opportunity for us to expand our market area since WBRC Architects-Engineers has extensive business and family connections there,” Whitney said.

A firm of 59 employees, WBRC looks at the expansion as an opportunity for staff development. Drafter Kevin Meserve will join Whitney in offices in the new Lakewood Ranch community at University Commons Office Center, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota, Fla. 34240; telephone (941) 373-1582. For information, call WBRC at 947-4511 or check www.wbrcae.com.

Wilderness EMT

Kathryn Young recently completed a 48-hour wilderness-rural EMT module at SOLO in Conway, N.H., as an upgrade from her EMT-basic.

Since 1976, SOLO has operated as the only full-time wilderness medicine, rescue and leadership school in the world. The course trains outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, firefighters and camp counselors.

Young is a licensed EMT-B with Hermon Rescue and a firefighter with Hermon Fire Department. She owns a dental supply company in downtown Bangor.

City Council proclamation

In a proclamation issued Oct. 28, Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel involved with the industrial pretreatment program were cited by the City Council for earning a second-place award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Massage for veterans

River City Massage Therapy Associates, 229 State St., will provide free massage therapy for veterans noon-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Four therapists will be available for the 15-minute sessions. For information, call Debra Roof at 990-0188.

New day care, preschool

Little Angels Daycare and Preschool and the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce conducted the center’s ribbon cutting and grand opening at 416 Stillwater Ave. on Nov. 1.

Jill McKenney is the center’s director of operations. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has several years of child care director experience. When full, Little Angels Daycare and Preschool will employ up to 15 full-time workers and will be licensed for 100 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

The center features a computer learning center and both Christian and secular preschool programs. Vouchers are accepted.

Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-11 p.m., with drop-off care for shoppers by appointment. For info, call Carol Duprey 561-4848.

‘Barbershop Goes Pop’

The Maine-ly Music Barbershop Chorus will present two shows of live family entertainment in four-part harmony.

The 29th annual show, “Barbershop Goes Pop,” will be offered at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the William S. Cohen School, 304 Garland St. Performers will include Top Drawer, 2001 Northeast District seniors quartet champion. Tickets are $12. For info, call Bill Campbell at 942-3594.

Brewer

Model train show

The Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club will hold its 26th annual Model Train Show, sale and silent auction 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Jeff’s Catering, East-West Industrial Park. Admission is $3, $1 for children under 12.

The show will feature model trains running on a large, scenic layout. Vendors will display and sell railroad-related collectibles, model trains and equipment. Attendees are invited to bring items to sell. The Train Doctor will be on hand for free minor repairs. For information, call 866-4060.

Etna

Preschool screening

A free developmental screening for all area 3- and 4-year-old children, as well as 5-year-olds not yet eligible for kindergarten, will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Etna-Dixmont Elementary School. To make an appointment, call 947-8493, Ext. 10 or 17.

Old Town

Art exhibit at library

OLD TOWN – Don Joslyn, a local artist, will display his work Oct. 28-Dec. 9 at the Old Town Public Library.

Joslyn, a self-taught painter, for the past two years has enjoyed producing miniature paintings and selling more than 1,000 of them on the Internet. His work includes landscapes, surrealism, pop art, shipwrecks, the Garden of Eden, Bob the Builder, and Sept. 11 themes, among others.

Joslyn and his family live in Bangor, where he works as a nutrition assistant.

Orono

Library book, bake sale

The Orono Library Friends have moved their used book and bake sale from midwinter to autumn. The sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, with free admission. Early bird admission, for $5, is at 8:30 a.m.

Sandra Hutchinson has organized an extra attraction for the book sale. Local authors will be on hand to read from and sign their works.

Irene Hall, book sale coordinator, said that bargain pricing begins at 2 p.m. Organized by Alice Smith and Carol Mower, the bake sale will feature rolls, breads and desserts.

Book donations are welcome and may be placed in the box in the library entrance. The sale benefits Orono Library programs such as the book discussion group, Kindred Spirits. It also will help to support the Orono Library Foundation and its plans for a new library.

Compiled by Ardeana Hamlin