The 22nd annual Eastport Chamber of Commerce Salmon Dinner, which was scheduled for Sept. 7, “had to be canceled because of extreme weather conditions,” explained Eleanor Norton of Eastport.

However, “a group of citizens from the Chamber of Commerce and Christ Episcopal Church decided to try again” to continue this tradition.

As a result of that effort, the public is now invited to enjoy Salmon Sunday, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Eastport Elementary School.

“Phyllis Siebert, Blaine House chef for five governors, will be preparing the dinner,” Norton wrote.

“Proceeds will help the Chamber recover its losses, and all profits will benefit the John Pike Grady Scholarship Fund at the Boat School.”

Norton explained that Brady, who died Sept. 3, “was a founder and supporter of the Boat School, and continuing to support the Scholarship Fund will be a special way to pay tribute to him,” she added.

“We hope all of those who looked forward to this annual event will join us.”

Here’s a reminder from Suzan Bell that the postponed Paws on Parade, originally scheduled for September, is now 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 11, at United Technologies Center on Hogan Road in Bangor.

Registration for this annual fundraiser for Bangor Humane Society will be taken right up to the start of the event.

For more information, or to register, call Dani Arbor, 942-8902, ext. 110.

As part of the Searsport Fling into Fall celebration, Searsport District High School Alumni Association is hosting its annual homecoming, which begins with the Fling parade lineup at 10:30 a.m. “at the top of Norris Street in Searsport,” wrote Natalie Knox, urging alumni to “wear blue and white school colors.”

Alumni can next “cheer on the current SDHS boys’ and girls’ Viking soccer teams in the games versus the Sumner Tigers starting at noon at the high school athletic field on Mortland Road,” she added.

Homecoming activities conclude with a SDHS alumni homecoming reception at 6 p.m. and dance, at 8 p.m. that day, upstairs in the Union Hall auditorium.

Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.

For more homecoming information, e-mail Knox at natknox@yahoo.com.

Bangor Public Library and River City Cinema are offering a free Anything But Silent film series featuring the piano accompaniment of Harry Weiss.

The classic films all start at 1 p.m. Saturdays beginning Oct. 11 and continuing on Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29.

And while admission is free, donations are encouraged. More information is available by calling BPL at 947-8336 or RCC, 745-1202.

Karen Williams invites the public to a concert of Gospel Music featuring the southern gospel music family of Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, 44 Kennebec Road in Hampden.

A goodwill offering will be accepted to help with the Hyssongs’ work.

Janet Robbins e-mailed that Columbia Street Baptist Church’s monthly Lasagna Dinner to support The Salvation Army Fuel Assistance Fund is 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Bangor church.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under 12 and free for children under 5.

All proceeds benefit the fund.

Brewer Hometown Band members and director Jan Cox offer you the opportunity to get rid of the recent spate of “doom and gloom” we’ve been enduring.

They invite you to attend a “program of lighthearted and uplifting music” featuring theme music from television and film.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Brewer Auditorium.

The band will entertain with music from such television favorites as “Get Smart” and movies such as “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella.”

And while the event is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be available and you’ll have a chance to win door prizes.

Margy Vose reminds readers the Harbor House Community Service Center 2008 health and fitness session is Oct. 12-Nov. 22, with afternoon and evening class opportunities ranging from line dancing to creative expression.

For more information about these classes for all ages, call Vose at 244-3713, ext. 101.

The Rev. Suzie Gowie of First Congregational Church of Brooks invites everyone to an Evening Mediation titled Paths, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the church.

The program will feature photographs by naturalist Tom Seymour.

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