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Bangor

Community chorus

Members of the Bangor Community Chorus, under the direction of Joshua Schmersal, invite men and women of all ages and voice ranges to attend Guest Night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St.

Reading music is not required, and one does not have to be an accomplished singer to join the chorus.

A love of singing and the ability to have fun are the only requirements.

The chorus has a 40-year history of performing in Greater Bangor.

Schmersal’s choral and theatrical experience has been applauded throughout New England, New York and in Europe.

Pianist Colin Graebert joined the chorus as its accompanist last year.

For information, visit www.maineguide.com/Bangor/chorus/index.html.

Child Care Symposium

The Penquis Resource Development Center and the Child Care Training Coalition will host the 10th annual Child Care Symposium 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Rangeley Hall, Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor.

The symposium, “Excellence Begins with You,” features a choice of six workshops: Brain Gym, Kids, Movement and Learning; De-Stress Yourself: A Wellness Workshop; Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum; Art Activities for Preschool and Beyond; Literacy and the Youngest Learner: Setting the Stage for Literary Success; and Reaching and Teaching Children with Music.

Patti Woolley, director, Early Childhood Division, Maine Department of Health and Human Services, will be the guest speaker.

Workshop descriptions and registration information may be found at www.penquis.org under “What’s New.” The training can be used to meet the licensing requirements for child care providers, and CEUs are available for $10 through the University of Maine.

The symposium is funded by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The conference fee is $35, including continental breakfast and lunch. There are no refunds.

For more information, call the Penquis Resource Development Center at 973-3533 or 888-917-1100.