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4-H SPIN Club: Seasonal Crafts Around the World in Calais

Calais Free Library 9 Union Street, Calais, ME, United States

As the winter season approaches it’s a great time to explore how different people around the world celebrate this season. Join us in learning how to make seasonal crafts from various parts of the globe with guidance from 4-H staff and volunteers! Ages: 6-12  Spaces are limited to ten participants, early registration is encouraged.  To […]

Meditations on Perihelion

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

The “Meditations” are a multi-sensory experience that invites audience members to contemplate and reflect on the dark quietude of the Winter Solstice, the darkest time of the year and the moment when the Earth is closest to the Sun. For some in the audience it can be a meditation, for others an active listening and […]

$10.00

The Christmas Star

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

Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena?  Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this […]

$7.00

Let it Snow: A Holiday Music Journey

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

Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. All music programs may contain […]

$9.00

Advanced Apiary Management Course (virtual)

Online

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering hives, disease and pest identification and management, mite management including monitoring and treatment options, swarm management, and queen rearing. The program will be offered over […]

$75.00

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The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness

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

Vast. Wild. Magical. The Arctic is not just one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles, it’s a place with global ecological importance that has supported Indigenous communities and diverse ecosystems for generations. Follow the elusive Porcupine caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on Earth. Meet […]

$7.00

Postmodern Jukebox

Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, United States

Even in our futuristic age of AI chatbots and virtual realities, there is still nothing in the world that compares with the thrill of hearing classic genres of music, performed live by a group of exceptional singers and musicians that have truly mastered the ability to move an audience. That’s the philosophy behind Scott Bradlee’s […]

$45.00
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