Your response to their request for performers “was terrific,” e-mailed Susan Dunham Shane, co-chairwoman of the fourth annual Variety Show presented by the Eddington Clifton Civic Center.

The show features two performances, at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at historic Comins Hall, 1387 Main Road in Eddington.

The box office opens one hour before each show, and tickets are just $5 for adults and teens, and $1 for children.

Shane reported she and her co-chairwoman, Ruth Perry, “are excited because we have 20 performers for each show,” with “almost everyone” in both productions.

Participants are 11 to 80, and the entertainment ranges from Nana reading to the kids to country, rock ‘n’ roll and inspirational music.

“Talk about getting a bang for your entertainment buck,” Shane wrote.

“We welcome back many old friends, including Family Blessings, the Fahey Sisters, Rep. Ben Pratt and Ursa Beckford’s pipes, among others,” and Hal Meyers returns in his role as master of ceremonies.

Newcomers include the young band Jolly Rangers, New Renaissance Singers and, for the evening show only, Allison Ames.

If you have difficulty climbing stairs and can’t get to the second floor, watch the show on closed-circuit monitors in the first-floor dining room.

Proceeds help maintain and improve Comins Hall.

Representatives of Blue Moon Gallery and Southern Aroostook Cultural Arts Project proudly announce the third annual Seeds of Creativity Student Art Show runs now through Tuesday, May 29, at Blue Moon Gallery in Visions, 66 Main St., in Houlton.

To celebrate this exhibit, the public is invited to meet the young artists representing schools throughout southern Aroostook County and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians at a reception from 5 to 7 tonight at Blue Moon Gallery.

Molly Cyr, president of the Foxcroft Academy Key Club, reports club members will raise funds for the March of Dimes by collecting donations from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Edward’s Shop ‘n Save, Shaw’s Supermarket and Bangor Savings Bank in Dover-Foxcroft.

Donors can purchase lengths of ribbon for $1.70 a foot. The club’s goal is to raise one mile of ribbon to be displayed during the March of Dimes Walk on May 6.

Cyr reminds you the mission of the March of Dimes “is to prevent premature birth and educate the public about this serious issue.”

On behalf of Perry Grange, Kathy Melkelburg invites you “to learn about the Grange, what it is and what it does” during an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Grange Hall on South Meadow Road in Perry.

“Members will be there to answer your questions and give you a tour of the hall,” she wrote, adding that “sandwiches, sweets and beverages will be served,” and you are welcome to “bring the whole family.”

For information, call her at 454-0654.

Liz O’Donnell of Abnaki Girl Scout Council in Brewer reports “this is the last weekend that Girl Scout cookies will be available from booth sales,” adding that “cafe cookies are being discontinued, so get them while they last.”

The final booth sales will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Wal-Mart in Lincoln; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. that day at Sam’s Club in Bangor; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Sam’s Club in Bangor.

O’Donnell extends the Abnaki Council’s “thanks to the community for their support as Girl Scouts work to achieve their goals” in troop activities and community service projects “and have fun in the process.”

Wilma McGrath of Hayward Frazier Post 2599 VFW Auxiliary wrote that it will hold a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Post home, 6 State Road, in Presque Isle.

The cost is just $5 each, McGrath wrote, adding that the “public is welcome” to join the members of the VFW at this event.

Rachel Ferguson e-mailed that St. John’s Women’s Council is presenting “The Bijou,” a play featuring “comedy, drama, singing and dancing” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Parish Hall, 207 York St., Bangor.

Your $10 admission at the door includes refreshments, and the facility is accessible to the handicapped.

Ferguson also wants you to know that “Father Rick and Chuck McKay” (of Back Door Dance Studio in Eddington) “are among the performers.”

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