Four determined women will participate in two breast cancer three-day events to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

Sheila Wood of Old Town and former Newport resident Rebecca Gibbs, now living in Ohio, are The Boston Walkers who will be part of that event Aug. 4-6 in Massachusetts.

Mandy Meservey of Plymouth and Jamie Guevara of Bangor are The Atlanta Walkers who are preparing for that event Oct. 20-22 in Georgia.

But first, each walker has to raise $2,200 to qualify for the event, and they’re hoping you can help.

The Boston Walkers and the Atlanta Walkers are hosting a dinner, dance and silent auction from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 24, at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer.

Tickets are $20 each or $30 for couples. Anyone who purchases tickets before Friday, June 9, will have his or her name entered into a grand-prize drawing for 100 gallons of heating oil from Sinclair Fuel.

Tickets are limited, “so we hope folks will buy soon,” Wood said.

“We are able to accept all major credit cards for ticket purchases and auction items,” she added of the “many wonderful auction items donated by local businesses.”

She stressed that “all proceeds from this benefit will go directly to our walks, which in turn benefit the foundations.”

To obtain your tickets, donate items for the auction or sponsor a table, call Wood, 992-6885; Gibbs, (937)-474-1977; Meservey, 356-2231; or Guevara, 659-1683.

Rhonda Edgecomb of Clifton is supporting the walkers in their efforts to raise funds, and she can be contacted for tickets or sponsor information at 299-4100.

Last year, the volunteer dancers of Back Door Dance Studio, directed by Chuck and Sue McKay of Orrington, presented their Zoot Suit Revue in Calais to benefit Down East Hospice, which has offices there and in Machias.

Linda Gralenski reports the popular performers are returning to the area, but this time, the Zoot Suit Revue is 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in the Performing Arts Center of the University of Maine in Machias.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for students.

All proceeds benefit DEH, which provides end-of-life services for individuals and their families residing in Washington County.

Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased at The Office, 46 Main St., Machias; the DEH office in Calais; by calling 454-7521, ext. 126; or e-mailing downeasthospice@yahoo.com.

“It’s fun, fun, fun,” Gralenski said. “We’re delighted they are coming again. Everyone enjoyed it last year in Calais, and now it is Machias’ turn.”

Doors open for a Charity Bingo at 11 a.m., and games begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lincoln.

Jeanne Corriveau of Enfield reports proceeds from the event benefit scholarships for graduating seniors who are residents of Howland and Lincoln.

She added that “lots and lots of prizes will be given away.”

Because Flag Day’s June 14 date conflicts with its regular meeting, members of the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge will host a Flag Day ceremony at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Lodge, 21 Silver St. in Skowhegan.

The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served.

The ceremony, chaired by lodge president Bud Philbrick, will trace the history of the American flag from the Revolutionary War to the 21st century.

Flag Day was first observed, unofficially, in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Congress requested all public buildings fly the flag on June 14.

One early supporter was Wisconsin schoolteacher B.J. Cigrand, who wanted June 14 to be Flag Day.

According to information provided by the Skowhegan-Madison Elks, “the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks designated June 14 as Flag Day, by resolution, in 1907, and adopted mandatory observance of the occasion by all subordinate lodges in 1911.

“The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson” to recognize Flag Day, which he did in 1916, when he proclaimed it a national celebration.

But, the Elks proudly point out, it was not until 1949 that one of their fellow members, President Harry Truman, officially signed the National Flag Day Bill, making June 14 “a day of national observance for the symbol of our country.”

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