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Walking tour

A walking tour of Jewish Bangor will be held 1-3 p.m. Aug. 10, beginning from the Bangor Museum and Center for History at 6 State St. Admission is free, and reservations for the walk may be made by calling 942-1900.

Two groups of German Jews immigrated to Bangor, one in the 1840s, one in the 1870s. The first Jewish immigrants from Russia came in the 1880s and 1890s.

Child care programs

The Bangor YMCA is registering children for its preschool, before-school and after-school programs.

The preschool program has openings for children 3 to 5 years old. Officials said the affordable, quality child care provides extended hours to work with parents’ schedules, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Children learn to swim, get physical activity in the gymnasium, prepare for kindergarten by developing skills and creativity, have fun, improve social skills, learn the YMCA character values and are served USDA-approved breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

The Bangor YMCA before- and after-school program is registering children in kindergarten through grade six.

The program covers the gaps between children’s school hours and parents’ work hours.

Children are bused daily to and from area schools and the Bangor YMCA.

Activities promote skills development, socialization and the YMCA values and include swimming, games in the gym, walks to area parks, learning centers and more.

CPR and first aid-certified teachers work with children. Vacancies fill quickly. For information, call Linda Ross, Child Care Services, at 941-2815 or visit www.bangorymca.org.

Diabetes support

A free diabetes support group sponsored by St. Joseph Healthcare will feature as its guest speaker certified physicians assistant Dana Green of St. Joseph Healthcare’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. The topic for the Thursday, Aug. 7, meeting will be “Know Your Insulin Resistance.”

The diabetes support group meets the first Thursday of each month for one hour beginning at 1 p.m. in the Diabetes and Nutrition Center, Building 1, St. Joseph Healthcare Park, 900 Broadway.

Support group members share their personal experiences relating to diabetes management, stress reduction techniques and daily coping skills. Diabetes educators facilitate the meetings and provide updates on nutrition, exercise, medications and supplies, as well as answer any questions.

The support group is open to individuals with diabetes and their family members. For information, call 262-1836.

Honored employees

Twenty-one employees were honored at Penquis Community Action Program’s annual meeting on June 17 for a total of 245 years of combined service to the organization.

Recognized were: Patricia Doore, Joan Mason, Marcia Michaud, 25 years; Barbara Stone, 20 years; Sharon Huff, Heidi Finson, Wendy Long, Louise Ringle, Linda Tracy, 15 years; Robert Brown, Victoria Gagne, Tricia Hamilton, 10 years; Nerissa Berry, Cecelia Boutaugh, Lori Davidson, Gary Dorman, Priscilla Dorman, Ellen Martzial, Cornelia McCullough, Jennifer Michaud, Dana Schmidt, five years.

Gov. John Baldacci thanked Penquis CAP employees for their hard work and dedication to improving lives and strengthening communities in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. Richard Ladd and Peter Baldacci, two members of the board of directors whose terms were expiring, were honored for their nine years of service to the agency.

Adoption, foster care

The Bangor office of the Department of Human Services will hold a public informational meeting about adoption and foster care in Bangor. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 15, and is expected to end by 3 p.m.

Those considering adoption or foster care through the Maine Department of Human Services are encouraged to attend this open, no obligation meeting. To participate in the meeting or to obtain information about foster care or adoption, contact A Family For Me at (877) 505-0545.

Fall bulb sale

The Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that it now is taking orders for the 2003 Fall Bulb Sale.

Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, iris, lilies and much more will be offered this fall. All orders must be received by Sept. 13.

The Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District is a nonprofit organization. Funds from the sale will be used to promote conservation and the wise use of soil, water and other natural resources.

For information on the bulb sale or district programs contact the district at 990-3676, or visit the Web site at www.penobscotswcd.org. Those interested may also write the District at 28 Gilman Plaza, Suite 2, Bangor.

Parade float by Elks Lodge

The Bangor Lodge of Elks 244 sponsored a Fourth of July parade float honoring veterans. The lodge thanks H.O. Bouchard and driver Randy Way for donating the tractor and flatbed trailer.

Members of the Elks Veterans Committee decorated the float. Representatives of the Armed Services rode on the float, and members of the Elks walked beside the float and passed out U.S. flags along the parade route.