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Bangor

Earthquake relief

The Bangor Chinese School has set up an account for a relief fund for earthquake relief in China, which suffered a severe earthquake on May 12.

Maine Support China will assist the affected area in rebuilding schools, said Jing Zhang of Bangor.

Donations may be made payable to Maine Support China and sent to Maine Support China, 53 Cumberland St., Bangor, ME 04401.

For information on the relief project, contact Jing Zhang, Sharon McCarthy or Bingbing Li at 990-0710, or e-mail zhangjing2000@yahoo.com.

Serenity session

The Addictions Ministry at Hammond Street Congregational Church will present the four-week session “Seeking Serenity” for those whose family or friends are affected by addiction. The free program be 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, and will explore the Serenity Prayer.

Call Bill or Lee at 862-5448 to register.

Hampden

‘Dancing with the Stars’

Nearly 500 people attended last week’s elimination round for the “Dancing with the Stars”-type event to benefit Hampden Academy’s Project Graduation.

The championship round will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Hampden Academy.

Students and faculty practiced with professional dancers provided by Back Door Dance Studio to get ready for last week’s elimination round.

Five couples will advance to Saturday’s finals, where they will perform their first routine and add a second one to be judged on.

Dancing in the championship round will be:

. Barry Meherg and Teina Reaviel.

. Rylee Rawcliffe and Allen Townsend.

. Jen Wilson and Dan Crocker.

. Nate Burke and Cindy Madore.

. Mike Gerbal and Terry Gorden.

In addition, memorabilia from the “Dancing with the Stars” TV show will be available during a silent auction.

The three couples eliminated last week also will perform.

“What a fabulous evening we had,” said Bill Burke, one of the evening’s organizers. “Most people were unaware of the talent and entertainment the evening would hold. Everyone had a great time.”