UMPI students offer assistance preparing tax forms

VITA tax help offered at UMPI
    PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will once again serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. VITA offers free tax help to people who cannot afford paid professional assistance. This year, ten UMPI Business Management and Accounting student volunteers, trained in tax law and certified by the IRS, will help prepare basic tax returns for low-income taxpayers.  According to faculty advisor, Assistant Business Professor Patric Edward, “For the students, this serves as a practicum for the federal tax class most have taken and an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned.” VITA assistance will be available in Library Rm. 201 on Wednesdays from 3- 7 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; with the exception of the following dates: Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Mar. 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  VITA Tax assistance will not be available on Wednesday, Apr. 8, University Day. For further information,  e-mail Patric.edward@umpi.edu or call 768-9740. Detailed information can be found at  http://blog.umpi.edu/accounting/2009/01/28/vita-program/.
Maine Hysterical Society  trio
    PRESQUE ISLE – The Maine Hysterical Society, made up of entertainers Randy Judkins, Barney Martin and Steve Underwood, will present a comedy variety show at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Wieden Auditorium on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. Enjoy original songs and parodies, “wicked-good” juggling, and hysterical sketches. Recently back from an appearance with Lucie Arnaz at New York City’s Birdland Jazz Club, they’re dubbed “The Best Variety Comedy Act in Maine.” $10/adults, $2/students, free for UMPI, NMCC, SAGE students with valid ID. For information call 768.9462.
    Folk Singer Rebecca Loebe     PRESQUE ISLE – Folk/acoustic guitarist and singer Rebecca Loebe will present a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center, University of Maine at Presque Isle. Currently touring in the United States, she has opened for national acts including: Sophie B. Hawkins, Ellis Paul, Halcyon and rock legend America. Fans of the Americana/folk tradition identify with her breezy storytelling, buoyant personality and “songbird” voice. The public is invited to attend this free concert sponsored by the Student Activities Board. For information, call 768.9582.