Everyone associated with Emmaus Homeless Shelter in Ellsworth, and especially director Sister Lucille MacDonald and members of its fundraising committee, are understandably excited about the concert with Masanobu Ikemiya and Live and Silent Auction from 1:15 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at St. Joseph Hall in Ellsworth.

Tickets are $30 for singles or $45 for couples.

However, there are only about 50 tickets left, so you need to call 469-6771 or 664-0245 as soon as possible to ensure your spot.

“This is the first time we’ve done something of this magnitude,” Sister Lucille said of the event to which Ikemiya – who founded Arcady Music Festival and was its artistic director for 25 years – has so graciously offered to give his time and assistance.

“I am extremely grateful for his interest for taking care of social justice issues and mainly for homelessness,” Sister Lucille said of Ikemiya’s coming performance and his previous assistance as well.

“His willingness to be present for us and to put the word out and to actually take action” means a great deal, she said.

“Many people can see there is a need, but actually to take action” is what makes Ikemiya special to Emmaus.

“He is so unassuming and wonderful, and we are grateful for that,” Sister Lucille said.

Ikemiya’s concert will include a combination of classical music and his ragtime offerings for which he is so well known.

Proceeds from the event benefit the shelter that has, for 14 years, housed individuals and families from all of Hancock County as well as providing nonresidential services from food boxes to gas vouchers, furniture, kitchen ware and clothing.

Among the many items in the live auction are paintings, fuel oil, travel, lodging and a one-year family pass for the Downeast Family YMCA.

Reservations are required for the annual Spring Luncheon of the Thursday Club of the University of Maine, which begins at noon Saturday, May 6, at Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono.

The guest speaker is Karen Tolstrup, who will discuss the life of the late Brownie Schrumpf, a Maine food expert, author and home economist who was also a longtime member of the club.

For reservations or information, call Sally Irons at 866-3501,or Nancy Grant at 866-4542.

Dianne Lombard e-mailed that the Millinocket Piecemakers are hosting a Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 40 Highland Ave., near the Millinocket Municipal Library.

A $3 donation will be accepted at the door, and you will enjoy coffee, tea and sweets while you view more than 100 handmade quilts.

Among the featured offerings will be “A Tribute to Millinocket’s Legendary Quilter, Nadine Boddy, “A Mother’s Quilt,” and a display of vintage quilts.

Participating vendors include Knitwit Shop of Millinocket, Old American Thread of Milo and Country Farm Fabrics of Caribou.

Raffle tickets for a full-size quilt and two throw pillows are on sale by the Millinocket Piecemakers, and will also be sold at the show, with the lucky ticket being drawn at the conclusion of the event.

Proceeds from the show and raffle will be used to support various charities.

Phyllis Wardwell is still involved with the Duck Cove Community Club of Bucksport, and she hopes you will attend its annual Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Little Yellow Schoolhouse on Route 46.

Built in 1895, it is the only one-room schoolhouse, in its original condition, remaining in Bucksport.

Proceeds from this and other fundraisers pay for the building’s upkeep and help with many other community projects. If you can’t attend, remember that donations are always welcome.

For more information, call Wardwell at 469-2805 or call 469-2850 or 469-2061.

The last of its three-part educational series, “Obtaining Assistance for Medical Screenings,” is being offered by Waldo County General Hospital and Waldo Community Action Partners 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the WCGH Education Center, 118 Northport Ave. in Belfast.

The purpose of the series is to increase awareness of community assistance programs that are available for funding medical screenings.

Norma Binan reports Healing Light Spiritualist Church is hosting a May Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Etna town hall.

The event features readers, vendors, raffles, healers, a book sale and lunch.

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