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Bangor

Training for Pathfinders program

Pathfinders, a bereavement program serving children, has scheduled training sessions at the Bangor Area Visiting Nurses-Hospice-Pathfinders office in the Eastern Maine Healthcare Mall on Union Street.

Training will he held:

. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. New facilitators attend the entire day, experienced facilitators should attend 12:30-4 p.m.

. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17.

. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19.

. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24.

. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26.

. 8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 29.

If you or someone you know would like to become a Pathfinders facilitator, call Linda at 973-8269 and leave her a voice-mail message. She will return your call promptly.

The fall Pathfinders session will run Mondays, Oct. 8-Dec. 10, at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Essex Street in Bangor.

Summer concerts on organ

St. John’s Organ Society has scheduled a series of summer concerts at St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St. Admission is free.

. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, organist Steve Burgess, works of Bach, Brahms, Liszt and Saint-Saens.

. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, organist Julia Morris-Myers and cellist Williams Myers, works of Bibl, Langlais, Near and Pachelbel.

. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, special event, lecture and demonstration on Bangor’s celebrated E&GG Hook organ with organ historian Barbara Owen.

. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, organist George Bozeman, works of Bach.

. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, organist Carlton T. Russell, works of Rheinberger and women composers.

Remembering Hiroshima

The public is invited to mark the 62nd anniversary of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima at two events on Monday, Aug. 6. At noon, area churches will toll their bells. Afterward, there will be a brief ceremony of readings and music in Pierce Park next to the Bangor Public Library.

Bangor Mayor Richard Greene will read a statement from a former mayor of Hiroshima. A reading about the day of the bombing will be given, and music with Marty Kelley, director of Voices for Peace, and Hope Brogunier, viola, also will be part of the program.

A commemorative program featuring world-famous pianist and founder-director emeritus of Arcady Music Festival Masanobu Ikemiya will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hammond Street Church. He will perform classical music interspersed with readings, reflections and music by others, including Marty Kelley and Hope Brogunier.

The purpose of the gatherings is to remember a dark time in history, to memorialize those who died and those who survived, and to recommit to doing everything possible to create a safe and peaceful future without the threat of nuclear weapons. Organizers encourage members of the public to attend the free event.

Masanobu Ikemiya said, “I feel in order to create peace on Earth, each one of us must cultivate compassion, happiness, forgiveness, peace and love within our hearts. I am honored to be invited to perform at this important event here in Maine. Knowing some Hibakusha (survivors) personally, I wish to perform from my heart with their message of love, not hatred; reconciliation, not retaliation.”

The Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine is the sponsor of the event. For more information, call the Peace and Justice Center at 942-9343 or e-mail info@peacectr.org. The event is free, but donations will be accepted.

Downtown Dog Day

Pound puppies, purebreds, and people who love them will gather for third annual Downtown Dog Day.

Downtown Dog Day kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, with VIP speakers, including Maine’s first lady, Karen M. Baldacci, who will be at Maine Discovery Museum to speak about programs in which dogs help children develop stronger reading skills.

Dogs and their people are invited to a daylong bonding experience that spans the downtown, with dozens of activities that include learning about dogs, dog pampering, dog competitions, shopping with dogs, getting photographed with dogs and even getting a psychic reading for the pooch.

A midday highlight is the Doggie Fashion Show, from which no canine will leave empty-pawed, and special recognition will be given in 16 categories.

The howling continues from 8 to 11 p.m. at Union Street Brick Church’s Dog Day Dance with music spanning every decade from the 1950s to now. (How many dog years is that, anyway?)

For more information, call Sally Bates at 992-4234. Details are available at www.downtownbangor.com.

New Episcopal priest

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 225 French St., has called the Rev. Marguerite A.H. Steadman to be its 31st rector beginning Wednesday, Aug. 1. She will preside at her first Eucharist with the community at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, with baptisms at the later service. The public is invited to attend.

Mother Steadman and her family come to Bangor from Washington, D.C., where she served at Christ Church, Georgetown, nearly 10 years as an assistant and then as priest-in-charge. Steadman will be installed as rector by the Right Rev. Chilton Knudsen, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, at the parish’s Celebration of New Ministry at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.

St. John’s is wheelchair-accessible and childcare will be provided.

Adoption, foster care

The Bangor office of the Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public informational meeting about adoption and foster care at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6.

Those considering adoption or foster care through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services are encouraged to attend the open, no obligation meeting. To learn the location of the meeting and to participate, call A Family For ME at 877-505-0545.

Castine

Atheneum lecture

The Castine Historical Society will present a lecture by Eugene R. Gaddis, curator of the Austin House at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Conn., at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Delano Auditorium on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy.

His topic will be the life and legacy of A. Everett “Chick” Austin, pioneering director of the Wadsworth Atheneum from 1927 to 1944, and Austin’s influences on the modern art world – and particularly the artwork of his daughter, Sarah G. Austin.

The lecture marks the opening of “Portraits,” an exhibit of 15 of Sarah Austin’s works on display Aug. 9-15 in the Mitchell Room of the Abbott School, home of the Castine Historical Society.

Sarah “Sally” Austin, 1935-1994, a longtime summer resident of Castine, used three-dimensional collage constructions of photographs and other media to celebrate and reinterpret the Modernism movement and its artists.

The exhibit will be open during historical society’s regular summer hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. The Castine Historical Society is located on the town common at 17 School St. For more information, call 326-4118 or e-mail info@castinehistoricalsociety.org.

Eddington, Clifton

Troop 23 bottle drive

Boy Scout Troop 23 will hold a bottle drive Monday through Sunday, Aug. 6-12, in the communities of Eddington and Clifton as part of the troop’s annual fundraising efforts.

Scouts will be canvassing those communities to collect redeemable bottles and cans that will be used to offset the costs of scout camps and supplies.

“In addition to this, we have one patrol that is seeking to achieve the National Honor Patrol Award.” added Ursa Beckford, senior patrol leader. “To do so, the Wolf Patrol must meet specific criteria, including public service projects, increasing patrol membership, rank advancement and other leadership activities. This bottle drive will help advance the troop and the patrol toward this goal.”

Second Class Michael Campbell, patrol leader for the Wolf Patrol, is coordinating the bottle drive, and troop members will be asking individuals, families and businesses to donate their cans and bottles to their cause.

The headquarters for the bottle drive will be the Comins Hall – East Eddington Grange – which is home to Troop 23. Comins Hall is located at 1387 Main Road in Eddington.

Those who wish may drop off their bottles and cans at that location at any time during the bottle drive, Aug. 6-12.

In addition to the Wolf Patrol, Troop 23 includes consists of the Pink Panthers and Dragons.

“This troop has been serving our area youth and community for over 50 years,” said Ruth Perry, committee chairman for Troop 23. “We are very proud of the boys and the contributions they make to the community, and we are equally proud of the support our community shows Troop 23.”

The deadline for the National Honor Patrol Award is Sept. 10, and Scoutmaster Greg Bemis is confident the boys will achieve this award.

If you have not heard from your local Scout and would like to have your bottles or cans picked up, call Michael Campbell at 989-0401.

Hampden

Flags for Main Street

The Friends of Hamlin Inc. is collecting funds to place American flags on lighted poles on Main Street in Hampden.

Placement of flags is planned to take place before Children’s Days. The cost of a 3-foot-by-5-foot lighted pole is $35. For more information about how to donate, call 862-3633 or write: 205 Western Ave., Hampden, ME 04444.

Indian Island

Night Out Against Crime

Community members, law enforcement and Target department store will join forces on Tuesday, Aug. 7, to mark the 24th annual National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in partnership with Target and the U.S. Department of Justice. Nationally, more than 35 million people are expected to participate in America’s Night Out Against Crime this year.

“This is a night for communities nationwide to come out and stand united against crime,” said Carla Fearon, director of the Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club.

National Night Out offers an opportunity for community members and law enforcement to work together and build relationships.

The Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club, along with the Penobscot Nation Police Department and Target volunteers will create a carnival-like atmosphere 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Boys and Girls Club, 12 Wabanaki Way.

The event will include opening remarks by Tribal Chief Kirk Francis. Other events will include an Elvis impersonator, bounce houses, barbecue dinner, face painting and many more fun activities.

Although National Night Out has existed for some time, this is the first year that the club and Target will collaborate on the effort. The local Bangor Target is sponsoring National Night Out “because we share the same commitment to promote safety and strengthen families in our local communities,” said Steve Coombs, Target team leader of assets protection. “Our partnership helps National Night Out further spread the message of safety awareness to neighborhoods across the country.”

National Night Out is designed to heighten awareness of crime, drug and violence prevention; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit, and police and community partnerships.

Orono

Planetarium shows

The University of Maine’s Jordan Planetarium will offer a variety of public shows during the summer. August will feature “Hubble Vision” at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, “Worlds of Wonder” at 11 a.m. Thursdays, and “Earth’s Wild Ride” at 7 p.m. Saturdays.

Older audiences will love “Hubble Vision’s” breathtaking visuals from the Hubble telescope, while families will enjoy the solar system tour and laser show provided by “Worlds of Wonder.”

“Earth’s Wild Ride” features the Omni Dome system, allowing Earth’s dramatic history to be seen on all 360 degrees of the planetarium dome.

Admission is $3, free to University of Maine students with a MaineCard. For more information and reservations, call 581-1341 or visit www.galaxymaine.com.

Orrington

Video on cable TV

The Maine Traditional Karate Demonstration which was held at the Orrington Spring Fair at Center Drive School will be featured in a video at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, on Time Warner Cable Television Channel 12.

Pie-throwing contests, fun and games for all ages also will be shown.

Eric Baxter of My Video Productions edited the video. Steve Apsega acknowledged the contributions of Baxter and the students and families in the video, and the Orrington Parent Teacher Group which sponsored the fair.

Statewide

Creative economy survey

The University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, with the support of the Maine Arts Commission, invites the public to participate in a statewide effort to gain better information about the many artists and cultural organizations comprising Maine’s creative economy.

To take the five-minute survey, visit www.umaine.edu/mcsc/creativeeconomysurvey. After completing the survey, participants will have the opportunity to register with the Maine Arts Commission’s statewide arts and cultural business directory.

Friday, Aug. 17, is the closing date for the survey. To obtain more information, call Caroline Noble at 581-3172.