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Lucia: The Secret of Shooting Stars

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

Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras.  Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”.  Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]

Virtual 4-H Summer Series: Teen Virtual Board Game Club

Online

Take a break from your other summer learning activities, and come hang out. This 4-week club will connect you with other youth for good conversation and fun games. We will be connecting on Zoom to play online versions of Scattergories, Pictionary, and other favorites. Register here: . Registration deadline: July 5. Maximum 10 attendees Open […]

Opening Reception for Finding Our Voices Exhibit

Hutchinson Center

Join Hutchinson Center for the opening reception for Patrisha McLean's Finding Our Voices exhhibit. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit on Thursday, July 14 at the Hutchinson Center from 5–7 p.m., with light refreshments. The community event, open to the public, will be an opportunity to connect with domestic abuse survivors, including […]

Free
Event Series Grant Writing Essentials (online)

Grant Writing Essentials (online)

Online

This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle, from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see.

$895

4-H Fridays on the Farm (Farmington)

Rustic Roots Farm 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington, ME, United States

Maine 4-H is offering a summer series, 4-H Fridays on the Farm, to connect teens with local agriculture. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation. Program materials and instruction […]

Challenges and Opportunities of Engaged Research: an Update from the Darling Marine Center (online and in-person)

Darling Marine Center and Online

This summer we are hosting small science seminars on site at the Darling Marine Center, talks will also be available virtually. The events are free but tickets are required for entry to the in-person event, and registration is required to join the live webinar. Dr. Heather Leslie, Director of the UMaine Darling Marine Center and […]

Event Series Explore!

Explore!

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

Mars… For centuries it’s been an object of human fascination. Once mysterious, soon this red world may become our new home. This became possible due to daring individuals like Johannes Kepler: fascinated with the world, striving toward discovery and embracing challenges it may bring. It is our duty to continue their work… Explore, Dream Discover.  […]

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