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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 4-10

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 4-10

“U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Band,” Bangor High School

June 5 – 7, Friday – Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat., 3pm/Sun., “Maine Playwright’s Festival,” featuring “Standing Just Outside the Door” and “The Police Know Everything” by local playwright Sanford Phippen, whose stories have been praised for hilarity and poignance in equal measure and whose characters are splendidly human and uniquely “Maine,” $12, The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
June 6, Saturday, 7-8:30am, “Monthly Bird Walk,” join experienced birders and explore the mixed habitats that surround the nature center, each month brings different birds to the forefront, free, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Rd, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
June 6, Saturday, 7-10am, “Early Riser Canoeing-Wildlife Observation,” begin the day on the quiet water of Pushaw Stream listening to bird’s morning calls and watch for otter, mink, muskrat, beaver, deer and moose in and along the stream. You will travel in 28-foot canoes, minimum number of 6 people required, all levels welcome, call to register, meet at Parker Reed Shelter, accessible through Gate 1, $5, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1 Route 43, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
June 6, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Ladyslipper Walk,” also known as the Moccasin-flowers, Lady’s Slippers are a unique member of the orchid family that require specific habitats in order to grow. George Elliott and Gail Downs will be leading the walk. Boots and bug protection are strongly suggested, take home only photos and memories in order to protect the delicate ecology of the preserve, free, Walden-Parke Preserve, Tamarack Trail Cul-de-sac, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1010, www.bangorlandtrust.org.
June 6, Saturday, 7-11:30pm, “Be a Dancer for Cancer,” an evening of dancing, food and fun, raffles, music provided by DJ Terran Stone, photobooth of Maine will be there for pictures, all proceeds go to EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge, $15/per person, $25/couple, free/under 10, Elks Club, 108 Odlin Rd, Bangor. FMI: 207-974-8006, www.bangordailynews.com.
June 7, Sunday, 8-10:30am, “Brewer Eagles Club Pancake and French Toast Breakfast,” menu will include bacon, sausage, home fries, bean, juices and coffee, $5, Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Ave, Brewer. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
June 8, Monday, 8pm, “Heritage Brass,” U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass,” an 11-member group of brass and percussion players from the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia performers, free, Bangor High School, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-5500, www.bangorschools.net.

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