Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

“Capitol Steps Party,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono

Sept. 15-18 and 21, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Calendar Girls,” The ladies of the Women’s Institute of Knapely, England, gather often for “enlightenment, fun and friendship”— emphasis on the fun—but when Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, they embark on a serious mission. To raise funds for a commemorative settee at the hospital, six members pose au naturel for a calendar that gets everyone’s attention! The women’s charitable venture is a success, but their disrobing reveals personal foibles, too, which puts their friendship to the test, see site for ticketing details, Bangor Opera House, 131 Maine Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 16, Friday, 6:30-8pm, “Full Moon Paddle,” Explore Pushaw Stream by moonlight! September’s Full Moon is also called the Harvest Moon, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
Sept. 16, Friday, 7:30pm/beginner session, 8pm/dance, “Contradance,” with music by Bennett Konesni and Edith Gawler, and with Ron Blechner calling, $8, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-9727, www.bangorcontra.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 9-11am, “Secrets of the Forest: Family Discovery,” Learn together in this two hour program designed to encourage a family-centered connection with nature. This morning program will engage families to explore and learn the “Secrets of the Forest” and will include various forest habitats and how to preserve this precious landscape and promote healthy populations for Maine’s insects, amphibians, birds and mammals, $35, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Wildflower Walk-Fruit & Seed,” Explore Central Penjajawoc Preserve with Maine master naturalist Donne Sinderson. Look for late-blooming flowers and talk about fruit and seed production and distribution. The loop through Central is 1 1/2 miles with exposed roots and rocks. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your camera, Central Penjajawoc Preserve, Essex Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1010, www.bangorlandtrust.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “Annual Holden Fall Frolic,” a day of entertainment, food and crafts, Holden Fire and Rescue, 570 Main Road, Holden. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 5pm, “Capitol Steps Party,” Dinner inspired by White House menus, a political comedy performance and the unveiling of a refurbished chandelier sculpture will be among the highlights of a gala, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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