“Plant Sale” Winterport

May 22, Friday, 10am, “PAC: Arts Power presents: My Heart in a Suitcase,” suitable for a Holocaust education curriculum, this powerful drama portrays the real life story of a young girl who struggles to find hope amidst hatred in 1938 Nazi Germany as she prepares to leave her parents by boarding Kinderstransport, $3, The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
May 22, Friday, 8pm, “The Focus Group,” come out to see Brewer’s premier local improv. troupe, performing their own unique style of improvisational comedy, for mature audiences only, beer and wine are available for purchase for those 21+, $5 per person, Between Friends Arts Center, 39 Center St., Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
May 23, Saturday, 7am, “Birding by Canoe,” includes talk about Hirundo’s bird habitat and birds you might encounter over breakfast. Guide is Rad Mayfield, reserve you seat in one of the 28′ foot canoes, in a 16 foot canoe or bring your own boat, call to register deadline for registration is May 22nd, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Hudson. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.maineaudubon.org.
May 23, Saturday, 9am-4pm, “ Mount Desert Island Quilters Show,” the show will feature many quilts, wall hangings, and items available for purchase, raffle, $3, Somesville Fire House, Somesville. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
May 23, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Winterport Spring Plant Sale,” selection of perennials and garden plants for $2 up, sponsored by Winterport Woman’s Club, Winterport Fire Station, Main Street, Winterport. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
May 24, Sunday, 7pm, “The African Children’s Choir,” is composed of African children, aged 7 to 10 years old, many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease, they represent all the children of a continent, and they demonstrate the potential of African children to become strong leaders for a better future in their land, free admission, The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
May 25, Monday, 5:30pm,“International Folk Dancing,” Dance to the world’s music! Beginners welcome, no partners needed, learn a Turkish wedding dance, a Greek warrior dance, or a Romanian lullaby, dances are taught first hour, followed by requests, 2nd and 4th Mondays, $6 admission, Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-3086, www.defymca.org.