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Event Series Halloween: Celestial Origins

Halloween: Celestial Origins

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Vampires, witches, goblins, and other spooky creatures. What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes, or something more … Be it ghoulish or ghostly, Halloween is an astronomical holiday. Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern […]

Event Series The Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium

The Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

"The Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium" features a dazzling display of lights paired with music from the legendary band. Join us for an hour-long magical tour through a selection of their greatest hits, including songs like A Hard Day's Night, Come Together, A Day in the Life, Yellow Submarine, and more. Journey across the […]

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Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their "Magic Treehouse" as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables (webinar)

Online

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This webinar will include: Demonstration: Fermenting sauerkraut, Explanation of the science of fermentation, Discussion on steps to success, Answering participants' questions $5 optional donation is appreciated. Registration is required. […]

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