Bangor

Y annual meetings

The public is invited to attend the annual meetings of the YWCA and the YMCA at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Bangor Savings Bank’s G. Clifton Eames Learning Center, Maine Avenue, Bangor. The two annual meetings will be held one after the other with the YWCA’s meeting taking place first.

At the meetings, several volunteers and staff will be recognized for service to the Y.

Peace vigil

BANGOR – Peace activists will hold a vigil in support of the Declaration of Peace at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in front of the Federal Building. Joining thousands around the country, many in the Bangor area signed the declaration as part of a nationwide campaign to establish by Sept. 21 a plan for peace in Iraq. Those signing the declaration have committed to take action if the plan for peace is not created and activated by Congress by Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace.

From September 21-28, just days before Congress adjourns for the fall elections, declaration signers will support a peace process by taking part in nonviolent action, marches, rallies, demonstrations, interfaith services, candlelight vigils and other ways to declare peace at the U.S. Capitol and in cities and towns across the United States.

The Bangor vigil in support of the Declaration of Peace will be followed by visits to congressional offices. Members of the public are invited to sign the pledge and participate in the vigil. For information, call 942-9343.

Brewer

Kiwanis news

At a recent meeting of the Brewer Kiwanis Club, acting President Herb Hopkins opened the meeting by congratulating these Kiwanians for helping with the pancake breakfast as part of Brewer Days: Kim Long, Trish Largay, Kathleen Harding-Heber, Bill Newberry, Jim Pooler, Debbie Roy and Dusty Fisher. Others who helped out with Brewer Days were Larry Doughty, Josh Kitchen and Ellen Fisher. Congratulations also went to Ken Hanscom and his staff for an outstanding weekend.

An interclub meeting with Hampden Kiwanis members included District 3 Lt. Gov. Bud Bruns, Sid Badger, Dick Rollins, Mark Kontio and Dana Edwards. Bruns announced that the governor of the New England District, Susanne Lemak, will make her official visit to Districts 2, 3 and 4 on Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Senator Restaurant in Augusta. Bruns will install Brewer Kiwanis’ new officers on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

At the Brewer Kiwanis meeting, Carlton King, speaker chairman, introduced Mimi King, who talked about what is involved in staging a talent show. King works with the Junior Exhibition at Brewer High School each year. Next year Brewer Kiwanis will hold a talent show as a fundraiser for its children’s charities.

The Brewer Kiwanis meets 6-7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant.

Holden

Benefit auction

The Maine Audubon Auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Fields Pond Audubon Center, Fields Pond Road. The preview is at 6 p.m. Bob Duchesne will serve as auctioneer. Hors d’oeurves and beverages will be served. Admission is free.

Items up for bid include a Bar Harbor whale watch, a moose safari in Rockwood, a moose photo tour in Baxter State Park, fine dining, books, art, holiday gifts, bird boxes, feeders and much more.

Proceeds will benefit the local environmental education programs of the Penobscot Valley Chapter of the Maine Audubon Society.