Camp Bangor scholarships open to grades 3-6

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Once again, thanks to the generosity of a Libra Foundation scholarship program, all children in grades 3-6 enrolled in the Bangor public school system are eligible to participate in Camp Bangor.

Camp Bangor offers each student a $1,000 scholarship to attend the Maine summer camp, or camps, of his or her choice.

The only requirement is that the camper meets good citizenship guidelines and volunteers in the community.

To learn about this marvelous opportunity, which no child should miss, you and your eligible pupil should attend the United Way of Eastern Maine’s Camp Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Bangor Civic Center.

The Camp Bangor program is administered by UWEM, and at this fair you will learn about more than 145 camp programs available throughout the state.

Camp directories are being distributed to eligible pupils this week, and more copies are available at the UWEM office, 24 Springer Drive in Bangor; in the Children’s Department of the Bangor Public Library on Harlow Street; or online at www.unitedwayem.org.

Eric Buch, president of UWEM, reports more than 80 camp programs have registered to participate in the fair, which gives you and your children an opportunity to learn just what camps are available, from traditional camp activities to sports camps, art camps, environmental studies or faith-based camps.

Whatever your choice, be sure to choose.

There is nothing like a Maine camping experience to ensure a most memorable summer.

“How to Live to Be 100” is the title of a free presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Cardiac Wellness of Maine, located on the second level of the EMMC parking garage, next to Vascular Care of Maine.

The presentation will be given by William Murray, who is department manager of Cardiac Wellness of Maine. His presentation will help explain how people can add years to their lives.

However, class space is limited, so you should register by calling Cardiac Wellness of Maine, 973-8476.

On behalf of the Bangor High School Theater Department, Carlene Hirsch and George Redman invite you to attend one of its five presentations of Lionel Bart’s musical, “Oliver.”

The production will feature two casts of 82 students plus instrumentalists. The show is directed by Hirsch, with Redman as music director and John Haskell as accompanist.

The four evening shows start at 7 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8; Thursday, Feb. 9; Friday, Feb. 10; and Saturday, Feb. 11. There is also a matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

All shows are in Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High School on Broadway.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

If you haven’t seen a BHS musical before, this should be on your must-do list.

I can assure you, you will not be disappointed, and you’ll come away very proud of the artistic talents our young people possess.

For more information, call 990-2399.

While I was away, Barbara Stone of LaGrange wrote me that her father, James C. Tunks, celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday, Feb. 3.

“He would love to hear from family and friends,” she wrote of this special occasion.

To send your best wishes his way, write Tunks at 5443 Bennoch Road, LaGrange 04453.

Here’s a brief message from Bangor Art Society representative Sally Guaraldo.

She wants you to know that the work of BAS members is on display now through Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Lecture Hall of Bangor Public Library on Harlow Street.

The Maine Children’s Cancer Program will be the beneficiary of a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser sponsored by Back Door Dance Studio of Eddington from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Elks Club on Odlin Road in Bangor.

Tickets are $15 each, and advance purchase is preferred.

You can purchase tickets and receive more information by calling BDDS at 943-5638 or by e-mailing swingtime34@aol.com or Becky Drake at bdrake1779@aol.com.

Fifties-style attire is suggested, and activities include a twist and hula-hoop contest, raffles and dinner.

Doors open at 7 p.m., and a cash bar will be available.

MCCP provides integrated, comprehensive cancer care for children in Maine and New Hampshire through the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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