November 08, 2024
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Singers promise sunshine in Bangor concert

While the sun has finally peeked out from behind those clouds that have overshadowed us, you may still be suffering from the rainy day blues. That’s why the New Renaissance Singers have a message for you.

“Come hear us!

“Let us help you shed the doldrums of wet, rainy weather with a promise of spring sunshine with some lively and happy music,” wrote Bill Shook of Bangor.

The New Renaissance Singers invite you to their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Brick Church on the corner of Union and Main streets in Bangor.

The nine singers, directed by Laura Green-Estey and accompanied by Yvonne Drake, have prepared a wonderful program.

Shook reports the concert, “Voices of Spring,” will include “American spirituals, Gershwin favorites, Rogers and Hammerstein works, and selections from ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ ‘The Music Man’ and Stephen Foster, plus some great piano solos” featuring Drake.

The male and female singers, together since 1991, consider this concert “the best cure for the blahs brought on by clouds and rain,” Shook wrote. “So shed your umbrellas and rain coats and surround yourselves with some bright, warm harmony. We love what we do, and we think you’ll see that it shows.”

The concert is free, but a suggested donation of $5 would be most appreciated.

Kelly Daniels of St. John’s Episcopal Church on French Street in Bangor called with information I know will be a tremendous disappointment to many readers.

Church representatives regret to inform you its annual Lobster Luncheon, usually served during June, has been canceled this year.

Because of construction work being done on the church, it will not be able to accommodate those who usually attend this very popular event.

The public is invited to hear a concert performed by Clayton Rogers at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Columbia Street Baptist Church in Bangor.

The concert is in celebration of Rogers’ 50 years as organist for this church.

Joni Miller called to inform our readers that the St. Croix Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Holmestead on Main Street in Calais.

The guest speaker is Mike Zimmerman, “who will speak on Washington County railroads. Railroad buffs and the general public are invited,” she said.

Don Hanson of Green Acres Kennel Shop is hosting a seminar on Pet Nutrition at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 16, at the kennel on Union Street in Bangor.

The seminar will focus on “the overwhelming and often contradictory information” about diets for the average dog and cat, he wrote.

Seating for the seminar is limited, so it is suggested you register in advance. While there is no charge, you are asked to reserve your seat with a minimum $5 donation to the Bangor Humane Society Shed and Emily Fund.

Reserve your space with your check mailed to Green Acres Kennel Shop, 1653 Union St., Bangor 04401.

For more information, call Hanson, 945-6841.

Dr. Elmer H. Lommler will discuss “Diabetes: How Much Do You Really Know?” before the general public at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, in the Willette Conference Room, Building 1, at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Mall, 900 Broadway in Bangor.

Dr. Lommler will address how the diagnosis of diabetes is made and provide information about current treatments for the disease.

Sponsored by Acadia Clinical Research, a question and answer session will follow his talk.

The event is free, and those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling ACR at 941-9965.

You can save money by preregistering for the 9th Annual Hockey Boosters Golf Open to benefit the Orono High School ice hockey program.

The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Hidden Meadows Golf Course in Old Town.

The rain date is the same time, Sunday, June 26, at the same course.

The prepaid fee is $30 per person or $100 per team. On tournament day, the fee is $35 per person or $120 per team.

Prizes for men and women will be awarded for low gross, closest to the pin and longest drive.

The event features a chipping and putting contest, and food and beverages will be available.

For information, call Hidden Meadows, 827-4779, or Aubrey Bryant, 827-3239 or 852-4487.

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


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