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Bangor

Fourth of July

The Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 4, on Acme Road in Brewer, proceed down Wilson Street and across the Chamberlain Bridge, then turn left down Main Street in Bangor.

The Bangor Band will offer a patriotic concert at 7 p.m. in Paul Bunyan Park.

Fireworks will be set off at 9:30 p.m. on the waterfront.

Gilbert and Sullivan

A few years ago, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Hancock County, a group that loves the timeless humor and music of the comic opera duo, took their show to England – the home of Gilbert & Sullivan.

The Brits were so bowled over by the Maine company that the society came home with two Wedgwood trophies – one for best international group and one for best over all festival performance.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Hancock County will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Bangor Public Library. The singers will perform selections from “The Mikado,” an operetta the company will perform in Ellsworth this summer. They also will sing music from next year’s show, “The Yeoman of the Guard,” an opera set in the Tower of London.

The concert is free. To obtain more information, call 947-8336.

Memorial walk

Wednesday, July 7, will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Charles O. Howard. This year the group that is working to establish a permanent memorial to Howard will sponsor a walk through downtown Bangor at 7:15 p.m. that day.

The public is invited to attend a nondenominational service at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park St., where Howard was a member, at 6:30 p.m. The walk will start after the service and end at the downtown parking garage. A gathering will be held at 8:30 p.m.

Those who wish may solicit sponsors to pledge money for their walk. Proceeds will go toward educational activities of the Charles O. Howard Memorial foundation. To obtain more information, call Dan Williams, 942-9319, or Cary Malone 299-0720.

Art at the library

Jennifer Hall will exhibit her work, “Bangor’s Gardens,” photographs of plants, flowers and insects, in the Stairwell Gallery during July at Bangor Public Library.

Author and photographer Dr. Trudy Irene Scee will present “Everyday Prisoners: The People of North Cyprus,” at 4 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the library. Scee has made many trips to Cyprus and has interviewed Cypriot natives at the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield. She will speak about the impending crisis in Cyprus.

City employees

New employees with the city of Bangor are:

. With the BAT, Warren Diedrich, Herve Mathe and Gilbert Morin, transit drivers.

. At Bangor International Airport, Wayne Mallar, assistant accountant.

Retiring from the city of Bangor are Arthur Stockus, public works director, and Bill LaPan, information services director.

At Bangor Police Department, Paul Edwards has been promoted to police sergeant.

Judy Petros came in third in the MTA-MDOT Bus Rodeo. She won a cash prize of $200 and a $30 bonus for acing three events.

Parking garage campaign

A new campaign is under way to let the public know that parking in Bangor’s downtown parking garage is inexpensive, convenient, and that the first two hours are free.

Garage general manager Parke Clemons said it’s convenient to park downtown because it’s only a two-minute walk from the garage to the Maine Discovery Museum, a three-minute walk to the Bangor Museum and Center for History on State Street, and a five-minute walk to City Hall – far less time than many people think it takes.

Call the garage at 941-1654 to obtain more information.

Media award

Sally Baker, a licensed clinical professional counselor, won Maine Media Women’s mini-grant competition and was awarded the funds and life membership in the organization at the annual spring conference in Rockport.

Baker, author of “Family Violence and the Chemical Connection,” an award-winning column, Recovery Works, and creator of the cartoon series “1/2 Empty,” is a clinical consultant, supervisor, educator and trainer in the fields of substance abuse disorders and mental health.

She also acts as a forensic consultant. Her newest book, “Are You the Queen of DeNile?,” is a cartoon peek at women in denial and the issues that put them there.

Adoption and foster care

The Bangor office of the Department of Human Services will hold a public informational meeting about adoption and foster care 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, in Bangor. For location and signup, call A Family for Me, (877) 505-0545.

Junior League of Bangor

The Junior League of Bangor recently elected and installed new officers for 2004-’05 year. They are Renee Kelly, president; Cindy Smith, president-elect; Carrie Elliott, president elect-elect; Kim Gould, treasurer; Gail Baillargeon, secretary; and Susan Chaffee, assistant treasurer.

This past year the organization welcomed seven new members. Regularly scheduled meetings resume in September. To obtain information about membership, call 990-2436.

Library summer fun

Summer fun is the theme in July at Bangor Public Library.

Donn Fendler’s story of his nine days “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” has been enjoyed by several generations of children. Fendler will share his memories of his 1939 adventure at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, in the Story Room at Bangor Public Library. His book will be available for purchase, and he will give autographs and answer questions.

Clapping, singing, bouncing, book and flannel board fun is the order of the morning at the library for children 24 months old and younger at 9:15 a.m. At 10 a.m. children ages 2-5 are invited to a story time embellished with games, music and rhymes.

Maine guides Lani and Chip Cochrane will talk about how to prepare nutritious food out of doors at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8. They will hand out samples of their cooking.

Call the library at 947-8336 to obtain more information.

Rand Family Reunion

The Rand Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Bangor Elks Club, 108 Odlin Road.

The reunion is for descendants of Henry J. Rand of Monroe, Josiah H. Rand of Kingman, Harry and Horace Rand of Reed and Wytopitlock, David Priest of Lowell, and Jeremiah Dionne of Arthurette, New Brunswick.

Social time begins at noon and a buffet at 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring genealogical materials and pictures.

The cost is $12 a person or $5 for children under 12. Reservations are required. Checks should be sent before Aug. 1 to David Rand, 1884 Parsons Road, Washburn, ME 04786, or call 455-4850.

For information, also write Glendon Rand, 307 River Road, Orrington, ME 04474, or call 825-3285.

Brewer

Kiwanis breakfast

Grab your knives and forks! The annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast will sizzle the grill 6-10 a.m., Sunday, July 4, at the Brewer Auditorium. The cost is $4, $3 for children 8 and under. The menu includes pancakes and sausage donated by Dennis Paper and Food Service; strawberries donated by Tate’s Strawberries of Corinth; coffee donated by Dunkin’ Donuts of Brewer, and juice and milk.

Proceeds from the breakfast support Kiwanis programs such as bike and helmet safety, camp sponsorships, Christmas parties for Head Start and soup kitchens.

Last year, the Bangor Noontime Kiwanis raised $24,000 for local children’s programs. Area Kiwanis chapters also fund local Fourth of July celebrations.

Brewer Kiwanis meetings

The Brewer Kiwanis Club, which meets at 6 p.m. for about an hour the second and fourth Wednesdays of the months, will move its meeting place to the Muddy Rudder restaurant effective July 14.

The group is looking for new members and has an open enrollment coming up. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the needs of their communities and address worldwide issues.

“Kiwanis is the place for you if you believe children are the future, take pride in your community, want to reach out to those in need and enjoy meeting new people,” explained Herb Hopkins.

Kiwanis members participate in fun and fellowship, develop business contacts through networking opportunities, better the lives of children and building enduring friendships through their service to others.

Those interested are welcome to show up, order from the menu and find out about Brewer Kiwanis.

Bucksport

Storyteller

Gateway Arts for Kids will sponsor storyteller Michael Parent at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Miles Lane School. The performance is free, but donations will be accepted.

Clifton

Microscope workshops

Clifton Public Library will host Seeing the World through Microscopes workshops for grades two through eight during July.

During the two-hour workshops, pupils will use microscopes to examine items they collect. Workshop size is limited to 10 students, and preregistration is required. To sign up, call Ruth Perry at 843-5132.

The workshops will be held Wednesdays at the library, 135 Airline Road. The cost is $5, and microscopes will be provided by the Maine Science Lady.

The schedule is:

. Grades seven and eight, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 7.

. Grades four and three, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 14.

. Grades two and three, 1-3 p.m. July 14.

. Grades five and six, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 28.

Corinth

Trail design, maintenance

A free program on trail design, building and maintenance will be held 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 10, on Norman Witkowski’s property.

Participants will assemble at 9 a.m. at Trade Winds Grocery. The program is sponsored by the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine.

For information, call Bill Mahan, 884-8873; Pete Robinson, 564-7433; or Carl Sanburn, 942-7298.

Eddington

Updating town history

A subcommittee of the Eddington Historical Society is updating the town history covering the years 1976 to the present, collecting information and pictures from organizations and individuals.

The group is looking for histories of families that have lived in Eddington for 50 years or more; have participated in town politics, church or social organizations; and have descendants still living in town.

Include the date the family moved to town, organizations in which family members have participated, offices held, any business established and descendants who still live in Eddington.

Pictures should include pertinent information and will be returned.

Send information to Reflections II Committee, 2 Blueberry Ridge Road, Eddington, ME 04428, or deliver it to the town office. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 3.

The committee will need help with writing, layout, proof reading, advertising and other facets of the project. Those interested in joining the committee or who have ideas to share may call Malcolm Coulter, 843-7391; Katie Powers, 989-3890; or Susan McGinley, 843-5587.

Glenburn

Boat parade

The third annual boat parade will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Lakeside Landing in Glenburn.

Boats decorated in patriotic themes will assemble in Pushaw Lake at Lakeside Landing. Boats will be judged by a panel of three judges. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places for the best-decorated boats – including the people on the boat.

No reservation or registration is required to participate. Everyone at the landing at 1 p.m. will be given a number and a chance to be reviewed by the judges. After the judging, all boats will do a short circle in a parade around the main portion of the lake.

For further information, call the Mitchells at 942-2267.

This parade is open to anyone who wants to put a little effort into decorating any type of watercraft for the patriotic holiday.

The purpose is to have fun first and to see some artistic creativity in the entries. The event will be held rain or shine, unless there is thunder.

Hermon class reunion

The Hermon High School Class of 1949 held its 55-year class reunion June 18-19 in Hermon and Bangor.

Those attending from the class of five girls and 11 boys were: Joyce Campbell Lord, Massachusetts; Annie Terrill Treadwell, Maine; Emery Galen Leathers, Colorado; Ray Bemis Jr., Maine; Clifton Nelson, Florida; Robert Phillips, Maine; Ralph Tibbitts, California; Anne Thomas Hall, Florida; and Lloyd Hill, Arizona.

Unable to attend were Delores Bartlett, New York; Carroll Libby, Texas; Roger Dole, Maine; Phyliss Jameson Bates, Maine; and Gerald Crosby, Florida.

Two members of the class have died: Donald Bowen and Alfred Wiles.

Another reunion is planned for 2006.

Orono

Concerts in the park

Free concerts in Webster Park, sponsored by the Orono Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6.

Folksinger Anne Dodson will lead off the five-concert series. Dodson has been bringing her own blend of traditional, contemporary and original folk music to audiences in the United States, Canada, Russia and Great Britain for 23 years. She has been a member of County Down and the band, Different Shoes. Her recordings include “In Its Own Sweet Time,” “From Where I Sit” and “Almost Grown,” a recording for children and their families, which features the 1995 Asa Adams fourth-grade chorus. Her current solo album is “Against the Moon.”

Free balloons and snacks will be provided at the concerts, a new feature this year, courtesy of the Orono Village Association.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Audience members should bring chairs and blankets. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Keith Anderson Community House, Bennoch Road. To obtain more information, call 866-5065.

Orrington

Summer Stories and Crafts

Orrington Public Library, 15 School St., off Center Drive, will present Summer Stories and Crafts, a program for children entering kindergarten through grade three in the fall. Programs will be held 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the library.

This summer’s topics are:

. Prince, Princess, King and Queen, July 6.

. Summer Beautiful, July 13.

. Birthdays, July 20.

. Danny A. Baker, billed as Maine’s funniest magician, will present a magic show, a free program for all ages. The show is sponsored during Old Home Week by the library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road.

. Gardens, Aug. 3.

. Cats, Aug. 10.

. Monsters, Aug. 17.

The library also will hold its giant annual used book sale July 26-30. The sale will be open during regular library hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

To obtain more information, call the library at 825-4938.

Compiled by Ardeana Hamlin