BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91 Calendar - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91 Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20250711T174810Z CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002688-1786406400-1786492799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000 DTSTAMP:20260720T182031Z CREATED:20260720T182031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T182031Z UID:10012615-1786442400-1786462200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Educational Workshop – Cumberland County DESCRIPTION:This series is run every year in collaboration with MNAP and various other partners. It is designed to train home gardeners and industry professionals on invasive plant identification and management strategies in forest\, farm\, and garden systems. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026. \nTime: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County Office\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, Maine 04105 \nCost: $0-20 sliding scale fee (fees contribute toward the cost of books\, $25 value\, snacks\, and event space) \nParticipation limit: 25 \nLight snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. \nParticipants will get a copy of the Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide ($25 value!) \nCCA\, Maine Board of Pesticide\, and SAF credits are anticipated. \n“This workshop includes outdoor activities. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.” \nRegister for the Invasive Plant Educational Workshop in Cumberland County here. URL:/calendar/event/invasive-plant-educational-workshop-cumberland-county/ LOCATION:91 Cooperative Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T155928Z CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010796-1786442400-1786467600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000 DTSTAMP:20260511T202730Z CREATED:20260511T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202730Z UID:10010539-1786451400-1786462200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here! URL:/calendar/event/c-h-e-f-s-club-create-harvest-eat-farm/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260609T194249Z CREATED:20260303T131144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194249Z UID:10006776-1786453200-1786465800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan DESCRIPTION:What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any Maine resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from 91 Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, Maine \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n  URL:/calendar/event/2026-master-food-preserver-volunteer-course-in-skowhegan/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:91 Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20250711T174810Z CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002691-1786492800-1786579199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T194500Z CREATED:20260429T194341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194500Z UID:10008857-1786528800-1786548600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Educational Workshop- Dover-Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension for an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop\, presented in collaboration with the Hancock\, Piscataquis\, and Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation Districts\, as well as the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS). This engaging workshop will explore invasive plant biology\, their ecological impacts\, identification methods\, key concepts in invasive plant management\, and related state and federal programs. Participants will gain knowledge through both classroom instruction and hands-on field sessions—get ready for an action-packed and informative day! \nLight snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. \nParticipants will get a copy of the Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide ($25 value!) \nCCA\, Maine Board of Pesticide\, and SAF credits are anticipated. \nRegister online for the Invasive Plant Educational Workshop here! \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Nick Rowley\, 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/invasive-plant-educational-workshop-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Dover Foxcroft Congregational Church\, 824 W. Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T155928Z CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010799-1786528800-1786554000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T154855Z CREATED:20260629T160356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T154855Z UID:10012428-1786543200-1786546800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for 91 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/worlds-beyond-earth-3/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2025/10/Worlds-Beyond-Earth-16x9-1-3.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T193137Z CREATED:20260806T162230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193137Z UID:10012761-1786561200-1786564800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Phoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience DESCRIPTION:Each listening session pairs the album with an original visual accompaniment: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi. This presentation offers its own atmospheric perspective that turns your first listen into a shared sonic and visual experience. Please note: This is not a performance\, and Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance. \nPresented beneath the planetarium dome\, acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer Babak Tafreshi\, presents a visual experience culminating from two decades spent documenting extraordinary nocturnal scenes around the globe. Experience Lost Weekend in a breathtaking audiovisual journey that travels from the star-filled skies of Madagascar and the shimmering Northern Lights above Iceland’s glaciers to the powerful storms across Texas. Filmed in nearly 20 countries\, with no computer-generated imagery\, this show brings audiences closer to the natural world through stunning nightscapes that blend music\, science\, art\, and a sense of discovery. The experience invites audiences to reflect on our connection to the universe while celebrating the beauty of dark skies. \nPresented in partnership with Spotify and COSM. \nPhoebe Bridgers has asked for phone and camera free events.The approximate run time of the show will be one (1) hour. Please note: \n\nAll phones\, smart watches\, recording and filming devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival/entrance to the planetarium dome.\nYou will keep the Yondr pouch with you\, and can access your devices once you leave the planetarium dome.\nGuests who use recording devices during the event will be escorted out of the planetarium dome.\nWe appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free listening experience.\n\nTickets are $16 and can be purchased HERE. \nPhoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience Official Website URL:/calendar/event/phoebe-bridgers-planetarium-experience/2026-08-12/1/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/08/pheobe.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T213000 DTSTAMP:20260806T193137Z CREATED:20260806T162230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193137Z UID:10012776-1786566600-1786570200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Phoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience DESCRIPTION:Each listening session pairs the album with an original visual accompaniment: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi. This presentation offers its own atmospheric perspective that turns your first listen into a shared sonic and visual experience. Please note: This is not a performance\, and Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance. \nPresented beneath the planetarium dome\, acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer Babak Tafreshi\, presents a visual experience culminating from two decades spent documenting extraordinary nocturnal scenes around the globe. Experience Lost Weekend in a breathtaking audiovisual journey that travels from the star-filled skies of Madagascar and the shimmering Northern Lights above Iceland’s glaciers to the powerful storms across Texas. Filmed in nearly 20 countries\, with no computer-generated imagery\, this show brings audiences closer to the natural world through stunning nightscapes that blend music\, science\, art\, and a sense of discovery. The experience invites audiences to reflect on our connection to the universe while celebrating the beauty of dark skies. \nPresented in partnership with Spotify and COSM. \nPhoebe Bridgers has asked for phone and camera free events.The approximate run time of the show will be one (1) hour. Please note: \n\nAll phones\, smart watches\, recording and filming devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival/entrance to the planetarium dome.\nYou will keep the Yondr pouch with you\, and can access your devices once you leave the planetarium dome.\nGuests who use recording devices during the event will be escorted out of the planetarium dome.\nWe appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free listening experience.\n\nTickets are $16 and can be purchased HERE. \nPhoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience Official Website URL:/calendar/event/phoebe-bridgers-planetarium-experience/2026-08-12/2/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/08/pheobe.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTSTAMP:20250711T174810Z CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002694-1786579200-1786665599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T155928Z CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010802-1786615200-1786640400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260714T173215Z CREATED:20260714T173215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173215Z UID:10012522-1786640400-1786651200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Boiling Water Bath Canning - Bangor DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by 91 Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning\, according to the latest safety recommendations from USDA. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet\, a headspace measuring tool\, and will bring home a jar of what we make. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, about equipment to ensure safety\, and how to check for properly sealed jars. \nPlease bring a potholder with you to the workshop. \nRegister for the Boiling Water Bath Canning workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/boiling-water-bath-canning-bangor/ LOCATION:91 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260327T190159Z CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007407-1786642200-1786647600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-5/2026-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T193137Z CREATED:20260806T162230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193137Z UID:10012764-1786647600-1786651200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Phoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience DESCRIPTION:Each listening session pairs the album with an original visual accompaniment: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi. This presentation offers its own atmospheric perspective that turns your first listen into a shared sonic and visual experience. Please note: This is not a performance\, and Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance. \nPresented beneath the planetarium dome\, acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer Babak Tafreshi\, presents a visual experience culminating from two decades spent documenting extraordinary nocturnal scenes around the globe. Experience Lost Weekend in a breathtaking audiovisual journey that travels from the star-filled skies of Madagascar and the shimmering Northern Lights above Iceland’s glaciers to the powerful storms across Texas. Filmed in nearly 20 countries\, with no computer-generated imagery\, this show brings audiences closer to the natural world through stunning nightscapes that blend music\, science\, art\, and a sense of discovery. The experience invites audiences to reflect on our connection to the universe while celebrating the beauty of dark skies. \nPresented in partnership with Spotify and COSM. \nPhoebe Bridgers has asked for phone and camera free events.The approximate run time of the show will be one (1) hour. Please note: \n\nAll phones\, smart watches\, recording and filming devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival/entrance to the planetarium dome.\nYou will keep the Yondr pouch with you\, and can access your devices once you leave the planetarium dome.\nGuests who use recording devices during the event will be escorted out of the planetarium dome.\nWe appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free listening experience.\n\nTickets are $16 and can be purchased HERE. \nPhoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience Official Website URL:/calendar/event/phoebe-bridgers-planetarium-experience/2026-08-13/1/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/08/pheobe.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T213000 DTSTAMP:20260806T193137Z CREATED:20260806T162230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193137Z UID:10012771-1786653000-1786656600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Phoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience DESCRIPTION:Each listening session pairs the album with an original visual accompaniment: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi. This presentation offers its own atmospheric perspective that turns your first listen into a shared sonic and visual experience. Please note: This is not a performance\, and Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance. \nPresented beneath the planetarium dome\, acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer Babak Tafreshi\, presents a visual experience culminating from two decades spent documenting extraordinary nocturnal scenes around the globe. Experience Lost Weekend in a breathtaking audiovisual journey that travels from the star-filled skies of Madagascar and the shimmering Northern Lights above Iceland’s glaciers to the powerful storms across Texas. Filmed in nearly 20 countries\, with no computer-generated imagery\, this show brings audiences closer to the natural world through stunning nightscapes that blend music\, science\, art\, and a sense of discovery. The experience invites audiences to reflect on our connection to the universe while celebrating the beauty of dark skies. \nPresented in partnership with Spotify and COSM. \nPhoebe Bridgers has asked for phone and camera free events.The approximate run time of the show will be one (1) hour. Please note: \n\nAll phones\, smart watches\, recording and filming devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival/entrance to the planetarium dome.\nYou will keep the Yondr pouch with you\, and can access your devices once you leave the planetarium dome.\nGuests who use recording devices during the event will be escorted out of the planetarium dome.\nWe appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free listening experience.\n\nTickets are $16 and can be purchased HERE. \nPhoebe Bridgers Planetarium Experience Official Website URL:/calendar/event/phoebe-bridgers-planetarium-experience/2026-08-13/2/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/08/pheobe.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20250711T174810Z CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002697-1786665600-1786751999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260327T185504Z CREATED:20260327T185504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185504Z UID:10007380-1786698000-1786708800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION: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. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T151146Z CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151146Z UID:10011874-1786698000-1786708800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis 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. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T155928Z CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010805-1786701600-1786726800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260714T173514Z CREATED:20260714T173514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173514Z UID:10012525-1786705200-1786712400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Pasture Walk in Leeds – Androscoggin County DESCRIPTION:Sparkplug Farm in Leeds\, Maine\, specializes in pasture-raised livestock. It emphasizes high-quality\, grass-fed beef from a herd featuring Milking Shorthorn and Devon breeds. These cattle flourish on the hilly landscape through intensive rotational grazing\, a sustainable method that maintains the land and delivers top-quality meat. \nIf you need more information\, please contact Jaime Garzon at jaime.garzon@maine.edu or 207-581-2956. \nRegister for Pasture Walk in Leeds here! URL:/calendar/event/2026-pasture-walk-in-leeds-androscoggin-county/ LOCATION:Sparkplug Farm\, 198 Campbell Road\, Leeds\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T155257Z CREATED:20260629T154451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T155257Z UID:10012372-1786716000-1786719600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Magic Treehouse: Space Mission DESCRIPTION: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 journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nTrailer \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for 91 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/magic-treehouse-space-mission-2/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/06/MTH_16x9.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T163452Z CREATED:20260717T160700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T163452Z UID:10012572-1786734000-1786737600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SPARK: The Universe in US DESCRIPTION:From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core\, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth\, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we all have in common. Along the way\, you’ll enter the core of a giant star just before it implodes\, experience the quiet demise of a star like the Sun\, and see how colliding stars seed the Universe with the building blocks of life. Narrated by Diego Luna. \nFor ages 12 and up! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for 91 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n  URL:/calendar/event/spark-the-universe-in-us-2/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/07/spark-universe-in-us.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000 DTSTAMP:20260811T195241Z CREATED:20260811T195241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T195241Z UID:10012806-1786784400-1786798800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Fly Fishing Day in Orland DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4-H Downeast Fly Fishing Day from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery\, 306 Hatchery Rd.\, Orland. Held in partnership with Downeast Trout Unlimited\, the event introduces youth to fly fishing and conservation practices. \nDesigned for youth ages 9–18\, 91 Extension’s special interest (SPIN) program explores environmental stewardship and the art of fly fishing. Participants will learn from local experts through presentations and gain hands-on experience in fly-tying and casting workshops. \nThe program is free. Registration is required by August 7\, 2026. To register and for more information\, visit the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Leah McCluskey at 207.667.8212 or leah.mccluskey@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-fly-fishing-day-in-orland/ LOCATION:Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery\, 306 Hatchery Road\, Orland\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T155928Z CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010808-1786788000-1786813200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-15/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T143842Z CREATED:20260629T155611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T143842Z UID:10012390-1786888800-1786892400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Secrets of Gravity DESCRIPTION:Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars\, the universe\, and the laws of nature. One night\, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3\, a small\, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they uncover the secrets of gravity and learn about friendship and imagination. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for 91 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/the-secrets-of-gravity/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2025/10/Secrets-of-Gravity-6.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260717T154926Z CREATED:20260629T155756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T154926Z UID:10012404-1786896000-1786899600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold\, a shelf full of Grammys\, and an army of fans\, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. “Blank Space”\, “Love Story”\, “Wildest Dreams”\, “You Belong With Me” and many more will delight Swift fans! \n  \n\n  \nTickets are $11 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/enchanted-a-taylor-swift-music-journey/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/06/Enchanted-TaylorSwift.png GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 DTSTAMP:20250711T174810Z CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002700-1786924800-1787011199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260714T173855Z CREATED:20260714T173855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173855Z UID:10012528-1786957200-1786986000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam- Bangor DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am – 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. \nThe course covers these topics: \n\nThe Importance of Food Safety\nGood Personal Hygiene\nTime and Temperature Control\nPreventing Cross-Contamination\nCleaning and Sanitizing\nSafe Food Preparation\nReceiving and Storing Food\nMethods of Thawing\, Cooking\, Cooling\, and Reheating Food\nAnd more…\n\nThe exam will immediately follow the course. \nStudents will receive the ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Ed. revised\, diagnostic exam\, and practice exam approximately 2 weeks prior to the course. \nRegistration fees for this class are non-refundable. Register here for the Bangor session of ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam here! \nWhen: Monday\, August 17\, 2026 \nInclement Weather Date: Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026 \nIf companies are registering multiple employees\, they need to ensure to provide employee-specific registration information such as email\, address\, and phone number. URL:/calendar/event/servsafe-food-protection-manager-course-and-exam-bangor/ LOCATION:91 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR