Volunteers to shave heads for cancer research

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Bangor resident Melissa Biehn is going to have her head shaved in public, and she invites you to do the same.

Biehn, who teaches pre-kindergarten in Hermon, is seeking volunteers to participate in a St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser, Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer, at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Sea Dog restaurant in Bangor.

Biehn has had a pupil with leukemia in her class, so when she learned of this national organization from a friend in California, she decided to organize one of its fundraisers for this area.

Through March 6, Biehn had 12 volunteers agreeing to shave their heads for pledges, including two other women and two youngsters.

Since this national foundation originated seven years ago, it has raised more than $20 million for childhood cancer research.

Biehn hopes more people will not only volunteer to shave their heads for this event, which coincides with the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, but also that many people will come and cheer on the “shavees.”

To participate, call Biehn at 947-5121.

For information about St. Baldrick’s Foundation, visit www.stbaldricks.org or call (888) 889-BALD.

“M” is the magic letter for the month of March for the Brewer Hometown Band, reports director Jan Cox.

The band will present a unique concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Brewer Auditorium in which all the song titles will begin with “M.”

“We’ll have medleys, marches and more,” she wrote.

And a special treat is that one of the pieces, a march, has been specifically composed for the Brewer Hometown Band by Ed Kalish, who will conduct the band as it performs his work.

“We’ll offer M&Ms and other munchies at intermission,” Cox wrote, and “our decorations and uniform badges will be maroon.

“We hope to see many, many friends” in attendance “to hear this marvelous music in March.”

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook County Executive Director Jo-Ellen Kelley invites you to a St. Patrick’s Day dance from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the American Legion Hall in Caribou.

The fundraiser also features a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $5 “for an afternoon of your favorite music, dancing and socializing,” Kelley wrote, and door prizes will be drawn on the hour.

Advance tickets are available by calling LVAC at 325-3490.

LVAC is a nonprofit organization that provides free, confidential tutoring to adults in Aroostook County.

For information about becoming a Literacy Volunteer tutor, call Kelley at the number above.

For information about the services offered by LVAC, call the number above, or call their hot line at (800) 322-5455.

St. Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club invites you to attend Skywarn spotter training beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Methodist Homes Recreation Center on Palmer Street in Calais.

The training lasts approximately three hours, reports Ann Carter of Charlotte. Those participating in the program help “the weather bureau be more fully informed of weather conditions in our area,” she said.

“It’s part of what informed hams [ham radio operators] can do to serve the public,” she said of the training, which is open to anyone.

For information, call Carter at 454-7823.

Sue Erich tells us that Orono High School 2007 Project Graduation will hold a Longaberger basket bingo event, with doors opening at 11 a.m. and games beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the American Legion Hall Post 84 on Park Street in Orono.

The fundraiser features the opportunity to win 11 baskets, each filled with different theme-related items, as well as participating in numerous raffles.

Homemade food will be available for purchase as well.

Tickets are $10 each, and can be obtained by calling Erich at 866-2841.

It’s time for the Winterport Women’s Club’s annual auction fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Wagner Middle School on Mountain View Drive in Winterport.

May Pardy reports “a partial list of items includes a new pressure-treated deck platform or garden patio, hair and nail salon services, computer services, craft items and more.”

Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

All proceeds help fund the club’s community assistance and improvement projects.

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