Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 8-14

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 8-14

“Spring Fest,” Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden

May 8, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Carolyn Wallace – Zani, this exhibit will showcase a collection of Carolyn’s multi-media artwork representative of her career exploring and mastering various mediums and techniques which best showcase her diverse variety of subjects. Originally from Boston, Carolyn lives in Brewer, Maine, The John Rohman Art Gallery, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor. FMI: 207-974-4640, www.bangordailynews.com.
May 9, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Woodcock Walk at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge,” listen to this sound of spring and watch the woodcock’s dazzling aerial courtship display with USGS Wildlife Biologist Daniel McAuley, rubber boats or waterproof shoes recommended, please reserve your space by May 8th, free and open to the public, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1, Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-944-9259, www.hirundomaine.org.
May 9, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Live Music: Pure Prairie League, Jonathan Edwards & Chris Ross,” a benefit for Maine People’s Alliance, $47 reserved seating, contact venue for ticketing Information, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
May 9, Friday, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., “John Nowak Quartet,” Jazz standards from The Great American Songbook with a few New Orleans flavored tunes mixed in, Big Easy Lounge and Cafe, Charles Inn, Broad St., Bangor. FMI: 207-207-992-2820, www.thecharlesinn.com.
May 10, Saturday, 6am-9am, “Fisherman’s Breakfast,” all-you-can-eat, menu of eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, coffee, milk and juice, raffle drawing for canoe and other door prizes, $5, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington. FMI: 207-825-3403, www.eoccmaine.com.
May 10, Saturday, 7am-1pm, “Spring Fest,” celebration of International Migratory Bird Day and the arrival of spring, activities include bird walks, a children’s activity area, music, and more, fun for all ages, free, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org/events/spring-fest-3.
May 10, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., “Civil War Legacies in Maine Symposium,” the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Historical Society will offer a public half-day symposium examining the Civil War, Local and Legendary: Civil War Legacies in Maine features a morning of national and Maine-based speakers on the after effects of the Civil War; population decline, out-migration and its economic impact; cultural aspects of the post-Civil War era; and why the War still affects us 150 years later, featured speakers include Chandra Manning, Associate Professor of History, Georgetown University – What did the Civil War Change? and Tom Desjardin, Senior Policy Advisor, State of Maine, Office of the Governor – Maine in the Civil War: Out-Migration, Economic and Population Repercussions, $10 public, $7 students, contact the presenting organization for ticketing information, Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon. FMI: 207-773-5051, www.events.sunjournal.com.
May 10, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Mothers of the Water at Hirundo Wildlife Park,” Celebrate Mothers with a women only canoe trip, bring lunch, water and sunscreen, please reserve your space by May 9th, call 944-9259, no boating experience necessary, use one of Refuge’s canoe or bring your own boat, Hirundo Wildlife Park, Gate 1, Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-944-9259, www.hirundomaine.org.

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