The lovable YWCA Bangor-Brewer Y-Players take center stage with their production of “The Roaring ’20s.”

Written, produced, choreographed, directed and costumed by Pam Martin, the show also features 92-year-old accompanist Anna Waring at the piano.

This year’s annual fund-raiser for YWCA programs has its senior members appearing in flapper dresses and cloche hats as they invite you to sing along, laugh and enjoy the show as much as they do.

And you have nine opportunities to do that.

The afternoon performances of “The Roaring ’20s” all begin at 2 p.m. and will be presented on Sunday, May 2; Tuesday, May 4; Tuesday, May 11; Sunday, May 16; Tuesday, May 18; and Sunday, May 23, at the YWCA on Second Street in Bangor.

The three evening performances all begin at 7 p.m. and are Fridays, May 7, May 14, and May 21.

Admission is by donation, and more information can be obtained by calling the YWCA at 941-2808.

Viola Sargent of Ellsworth is 93 years old and she told me First Congregational Church of Ellsworth’s annual Rummage Sale “has been around since I was a girl” – so you know it’s a good one.

That long-standing event takes place 1-6 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the church on Church Street.

Sargent thinks everyone who enjoys great bargains should attend.

For young people whose families have been affected by area mill closings, free formal wear – including gowns, tuxedoes and suits – are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at KidsPeace New England in the University Mall on Stillwater Avenue in Orono.

For more information, call KidsPeace at (800) 221-7965.

Glenn Kennedy of Eastern Maine School of Self Defense invites you to watch a championship for state martial arts schools at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at the school on Olive Street in Veazie.

Funds raised from participants’ $30 entry fees will benefit the Maine Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

For information, call Kennedy at 990-9330.

The second annual Brain Injury Association of Maine Country Music Benefit Show stars 10-year-old Melissa Lynn and her family.

“Country from the Heart” is slated for 1 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at American Legion Post No. 207 on Route 3 in Trenton.

The show also features Juanita Graves, “Mr. Country” Bill Giasson, Elizabeth Decker, a live remote with radio personality Billy Charles and “The Teddy Bear Lady,” Linda Griffin.

Admission is by donation. There will also be an auction, raffles and refreshments.

All proceeds benefit BIAM.

For more information, call Tommy Dean, 667-0525, the American Legion, 667-9918, or e-mail baker1@midmaine.com.

Ann Carter invites you to the Perry Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Indoor Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the church on Shore Road off U.S. Route 1 in Perry.

The sale includes plants and food, and Carter hopes you will find some of those things you’ve been looking for, and some delightful surprises, too.

Terry Carlisle reports the Ellsworth Rotary Club annual auction begins with a preview at 8 a.m. and the auction starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at James Russell Wiggins Down East Family YMCA on State Street in Ellsworth.

The auction has been an Ellsworth staple since 1953, featuring more than 500 items from antiques to boats and a time-share in St. Martin. Proceeds will benefit both Rotary Club charities and repairs to Ellsworth’s Woodlawn Museum.

Children’s Worker Volunteer Training for Spruce Run Association in Bangor begins Monday, May 1. Volunteer hot line training is planned for later in the month.

Spruce Run is Penobscot County’s domestic violence project.

For volunteer information, call Tammy Gordon at 945-5102.

Bagpipes of the Anah Temple Highlanders lead the way for Bangor Area Homeless Shelter’s second annual Walk for the Homeless, reports Emily Bean.

The walk, covering 21/2 miles and visiting 12 Bangor houses of worship, begins – rain or shine – at noon Sunday, May 2, at All Souls Congregational Church on Broadway in Bangor. A cup of Shelter Stone Soup, drinks and route maps will be available there.

The event not only recognizes the extensive church and synagogue support for BAHS, but also raises awareness of its programs and helps strengthen our community’s ecumenical spirit.

Since 1986, the Main Street facility, with great community support, has been providing emergency shelter and support services to men and women in need.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; 990-8288.