Bangor chorus invites music lovers to join up

Conductor Joshua Schmersal and members of Bangor Community Chorus “extend a cordial invitation to women and men of all ages and voice ranges to attend the BCC Guest Night,” which begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St., Bangor, wrote Carolyn McKinnon.

Being able to read music or be an accomplished singer is not a requirement to join BCC, McKinnon said. “A love of singing and having fun are all that are needed.”

She wants interested individuals to know that BCC “has a 40-year history of performing in the greater Bangor community” and that its young conductor’s “choral and theatrical experiences have been applauded throughout New England, New York and Europe.”

McKinnon added that last year “talented pianist Colin Graebert joined the chorus as its accompanist.”

McKinnon pointed out that the 20-member mixed chorus is working “to increase its membership and urges former members to rejoin” along with newcomers.

For more information, visit www.maineguide.com/Bangor/chorus/index.html or call McKinnon at 945-6752.

Jane Pierce wrote the Brewer First Congregational Church will hold a Second Time Around Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the church, 35 Church St.

Recognizing that the current, high cost of fuel affects everyone, Pierce said that proceeds from the fundraiser would help with energy needs not only for the church but for members of the community as well.

Here is a reminder for folks in the Lamoine area that SANKEA, a local ladies’ group, will hold a benefit Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction to help middle-school teammates Karla Butler and Brittany “Gidget” Handy raise funds for them and a chaperon to travel to Miami Gardens, Fla., for the FedEx Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2009.

The girls were named All-American Cheerleaders when they attended NCA cheerleading camp in July at Husson College in Bangor, which earned them the opportunity to appear before 70,000 football fans at Dolphin Stadium.

The supper and auction is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Lamoine Consolidated School. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.

For more information, call 266-1555.

Ann Carter reports the final supper of the summer to benefit the Charlotte Fire and Rescue Department and Auxiliary is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Charlotte Fire Station on Ayers Junction Road, Route 214.

The meal features spaghetti with “sauces to satisfy every taste,” Carter wrote, toppings from sausage to meatballs, spices that are hot or mild, and bread, pies and cakes.

You can help support the work of this organization by participating in one, some or all of the many raffles taking place at this event.

Leigh Butler invites you to the Second Congregational Church Fall Jamboree and Round Up, beginning with a morning worship service and then a barbecue and sing-along.

The worship service is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the church, 607 South Main St., Brewer.

The barbecue will feature hamburgers, hot dogs and pulled pork. The singalong will follow.

“Western garb is optional,” Butler wrote, adding prizes will be awarded for best costume.

For more information, call 989-7930.

Co-president Caitlin Sullivan reminds former members, current members or friends of Patawa Club of Bangor, a member of the general Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs, to attend an afternoon tea at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the home of Lillian Zanchi.

As the club enters its 71st year, the club will hold the tea as a homecoming celebration for members and friends.

To RSVP and get directions to the Zanchi home, call her at 942-5951 or e-mail zanchi@Maine.edu.

Here’s a thoughtful request from Gaile Nicholson for folks with access to computers, letting you know that “a Maine lighthouse needs your vote!”

Nicholson e-mailed that “Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has entered a contest to win new windows and doors from Jeld-Wen. They’re one of 12 finalists, but are way behind in votes,” and that the contest ends Sunday, Sept. 7.

Nicholson asks that you go to http://www.jeld-wen.com/lighthouse/indexvote.cfm and “please take 30 seconds … and vote for Maine, then forward on to your friends, families and associates. Maybe we can pull off a last-minute win!”

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