The format for the Ellsworth Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser has been revamped, reports Terry Carlisle, who promises the annual auction will be a “fast-paced evening with hundreds of items available in both silent and live auctions.”

The event is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, on the tennis courts at Ellsworth Holiday Inn.

Free hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available for bidders as they browse the silent auction areas before the live auction, Carlisle wrote.

Tickets for two free admissions are available from Rotary members or at Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce, Downeast Health Services, James Russell Wiggins Down East Family YMCA, Storage Plus, The Ellsworth American, New Land Nursery and Ellsworth Public Library.

Carlisle said auction items of interest include an overnight golf-dine-stay at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, a class at WoodenBoat School, 10 Maine lobsters, a Renata Moise painting and an Akoya pearl necklace and earring set.

She added that proceeds from the event “will benefit this year’s auction partner, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine and other Rotary charities.”

For information, call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 667-5304.

Kitty St. John, chairwoman of the Purchase Fund for Hillcrest Golf Course in Millinocket, reports Hillcrest Golf Course of the Katahdin Area will conduct a yard and food sale that will continue “until everything is gone,” starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at the course on the corner of Westwood Avenue and Grove Street.

St. John explained that sale proceeds will benefit the Purchase Fund, which will enable the golf course to finish paying off the loan to buy its land.

Evie Smith, co-chairwoman of Friends of Maine Women’s Basketball, invites the public to the fifth annual Maine Women’s Basketball Lobster Fest. It will begin with a cash bar cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Union River Lobster Pot Restaurant in Ellsworth.

The cost is $50 for the shore dinner, which features your choice of a 11/2-pound lobster or chicken.

Smith reports Coach Ann McInerney, her assistants and team members will attend.

The fundraiser also features a silent auction.

Reservations should be made by Thursday, June 1, with Marion Dressler at 581-1107.

Lisa Martin reminds readers that the Phillips-Strickland House yard sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the parking lot off York Street in Bangor.

“Please, no early birds,” she said.

Proceeds benefit the Phillips-Strickland House activity department.

Arthur Thurber of Acadia Promotions in Ellsworth reports the Revolution Music Tour with Farewell June and Christian artist Jill Parr will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Ellsworth Middle School.

Proceeds, after expenses, will benefit the St. Andrew Lutheran Church youth group.

Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door, and a group rate of $10 each for 10 or more is available by calling 667-4002 or at www.acadiapromo.net.

Tickets are also available at Lamb’s Book & Bible Store in Bangor and Glory Christian Bookstore in Ellsworth.

Lois Rowe encourages area residents to attend the second annual Dessert Gala and Back Door Dance Studio Zoot Suit Revue beginning with a dessert sale at 5:30 p.m. and the revue at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Etna-Dixmont School.

Admission is by donation, and you will have the opportunity to win door prizes and participate in a 50-50 drawing.

Proceeds from this all-volunteer effort (which includes the performers) benefit the Dixmont Bicentennial Celebration.

You have an opportunity to enjoy your favorite local amateur music stars and help support children’s programs through the Bangor Y, Camp Bangor and the Bangor Public Library.

The Bangor Rotary Club presents “Music Off Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, in Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High School.

Proceeds benefit the after-school programs of the Bangor Y, Camp Bangor scholarships and Bangor Public Library middle school programs.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for those under 18, and a maximum of $40 for families.

Advance tickets are available at the Grasshopper Shop, BookMarc’s, Patrick’s Hallmark Shop on Broadway, Mr. Paperback at the Airport Mall and both Bangor Y locations.

The event is produced by Rotarian Roger George. The music director is Josh Schmersal, and Clayton Smith is the accompanist.

Among the 24 featured performers are Steve Gormley, Brianne Beck, Darlene Mogul and Nancy Dymond.

“Elvis” will make an appearance, as will representatives of Thomas School of Dance.

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