Wednesday, May 3
PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI presents singer/songwriter Dave Mallett in a coffeehouse-style performance in the Campus Center at 7 p.m. Open to the public; donations accepted at the door. Baked goods available for purchase; complimentary tea, coffee, water, hot chocolate and punch.
Friday, May 5
PRESQUE ISLE: Opening reception in UMPI’s Pullen Art Gallery, 6-8 p.m., for Monica Quist and her Senior Show. Quist will present her thesis in a gallery talk at 6:30; her work will be on display May 4-13. Free and open to the public.
PRESQUE ISLE: Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., at Wintergreen Arts Center for month-long exhibit of upcycled art by students of UMPI’s Studio 923 club and other local artists. Refreshments will be served; free and open to the public.
Sunday, May 7
PRESQUE ISLE: Fifth annual Safe Homes Aroostook 5K run/walk, sponsored by Hope and Justice Project and Homeless Services of Aroostook. Registration 12 noon at UMPI’s Gentile Hall; event starts at 1 p.m. Cost: $20. Register at safehomesaroostook.org/registration.
Tuesday, May 9
PRESQUE ISLE: Free workshop, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and over at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10
CARIBOU: Birdwatching at Collins Pond with Bill Sheehan, 7-8 a.m. Meet at covered picnic table shelter on lower Roberts St. Light walking around pond’s perimeter.
Friday, May 12
PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook County community conversation with Maine Community Foundation, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Edmunds Conference Center, Northern Maine Community College. Complimentary continental breakfast; discussion begins at 8.
PRESQUE ISLE: Registration deadline for Project Explore, to be held at UMPI June 26-30 for students in grades 2-8. A $50 deposit is required; total session cost is $100 per session or $190 for both sessions. FMI: lydia.kieffer@maine.edu or call 768-9507.
Saturday, May 13
PERHAM: Aroostook Birders Perham Bog/Salmon Brook Lake birding hike, 7-11 a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office for a three-mile roundtrip excursion along the railroad trail and boardwalk. Rain or shine; bring proper clothing, snacks and water.
Monday, May 15
FORT FAIRFIELD: Spring cleanup begins, today through Thursday. Accepted items include brush/lawn debris, old appliances and large metal items. Household garbage, electronics, furniture, paint and tires will not be accepted. FMI and list of streets and pickup days, visit www.fortfairfield.org or call the town office, 472-3800.
