Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 5-11

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 5-11

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“Bear Bonanza,” Maine Wildlife Park, Gray

May 5, Thursday, 7pm, “USM Youth Ensembles Choral Concert,” The Southern Maine Youth Chorale and the Southern Maine Children’s Choir rehearse at the USM School of Music throughout the year and present a final concert to showcase their talent and musicianship, donations accepted at the door, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus, 13 University Way, Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5555, www.usm.maine.edu.
May 6, Friday, 6-9pm, “Project Shoot” Fashion Design students from Oxford Hills Technical School will present their 13th Annual Runway Show, they are proud to present their working projects from this school year, there will be 3 graduation Seniors collections, come support the great work of these Design students, $4, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St. South Paris. FMI: 207-743-7756, ext. 2249, www.msad17.org.
May 7, Saturday, 11am-2pm, “Bear Bonanza,” To celebrate the renovations & improvements to our black bear exhibit, join us for a day all about North American bears, learn about polar bears, grizzly bears & black bears, have your pictures taken with Smokey the Bear, the Bowdoin polar bear mascot, & the Maine Wildlife Park black bear mascot, enjoy bear activities for the whole family, $5.50 – $7.50, Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Rd., Gray. FMI: 207-657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com.
May 7, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Roast Beef Supper,” including dessert & gluten-free options, takeout available, handicapped accessible, $10/$4 under 12, Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram. FMI: 207-625-8074, www.mainetoday.com.
May 7, Saturday, 7:30pm, “A Capella Trio,” Mia Bertelli, Sasha Hsuczyk, and Julia Friend of Vermont come together for a special performance of traditional a cappella music with a contemporary twist. These angelic singers are sure to delight, $15, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-452-2412, www.denmarkarts.org.
May 10, Tuesday, 6-7pm, “Knit & Listen to Russell Warnberg,” bring your knitting and your listening ears as we sit in on Windham Public Library’s monthly “Author Talk” program, hear guest authors talk about their work while you get a few more rows done on your project, free event, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd., Windham. FMI: 207-892-1908, www.windhammaine.us.
May 10, Tuesday, 6-8pm, “Farm Tractor Safety,” will help reduce risks to Maine farmers and farm workers, individuals will receive practical training in the classroom, in the shop, and on tractors, (Participants should be at least 13 years of age to participate in this certified course,) $20 pp, Maine Forest Service, Route 26, Gray. FMI: 207-781-6099, www.maine.edu.

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