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Black Holes - Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium

120 Munson Road
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1341

          

May 25, 2012. The attraction of Black Holes is more than just gravitational. These mysterious graveyards of dead stars have fascinated generations. "Black Holes" explores the history, physics, and mystery of black holes. Witness the bending of light, the skewing of perception, and the dizzying descent into a black hole. This show incorporates some of the most visually stunning three-dimensional effects ever created for the OmniDome planetarium system. Ages 9 to adult (grade 4 & up). For more infor or to make reservations, please call (207) 581-1341 or visit the Title link above. Admission: $3 per person/ UM students free with MaineCard. Event is on Friday at 7 p.m. Event #9190   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bouncing Babies - Dyer Library

371 Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
 Phone: (207) 283-3861

          

May 25, 2012. Bouncing Babies events at Dyer Library. We welcome our youngest patrons from birth to 18 months for baby bounces, songs and stories, with social time for parents and children afterwards. This program stimulates language development and increases your baby's capacity for learning. This program runs concurrent with the school year and will take a hiatus during summer break. There are no programs if RSU23 has a school cancellation due to snow. Events are held in the Deering Room, Dyer Library on Fridays, April 6, 13 and 27 and May 4, 11, 18 and 25. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Event #8363   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

York County Public Works Celebration - Kittery Trading Post

301 U.S. Route 1
Kittey, Maine
Phone: (207) 286-4431

          

May 25, 2012. Celebrate National Public Works Week! Bring the kids to see and explore dump trucks, bulldozers, demonstrations and displays by several Public Works departments. There will be toy hard hats, plenty of giveaways and games for the kids. And for the adults, this is a chance to see what's being done to improve your communities. Event is at Kittery Trading Post. For more info see the title link above or the MCAPWA Facebook page. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event #8767   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Children's Art Festival - Lake Region High School

1877 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, Maine
Phone: (207) 693-6221

          

May 30 thru May 31, 2012. The Children's Art Festival at Lake Region High School (formerly at Stevens Brook Elementary) has entertainment, food and many art activities for kids. The event is on Wednesday & Thursday between 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Event #187   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Children's Days - Leonard's Mills

56 Government Road
Bradley, Maine 04411
 Phone: (207) 581-2871

          

May 30 thru Jun 01, 2012. Period-appropriate activities for children to learn what life was like before electricity in the 1790's. Registration is required. At the Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard's Mills Historic Settlement. Event times are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event #1021   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Terrific Toddlers - Dyer Library

371 Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
 Phone: (207) 283-3861

          

May 31, 2012. Terrific Toddlers is a special program for children 18 months to three years. It includes finger plays, songs, movement and stories and an appropriate craft project, with social time for parents and children afterwards. With repetition and fun challenges toddlers learn speech and listening skills. This program runs concurrent with the school year and will take a hiatus during summer break. There are no programs if RSU23 has a school cancellation due to snow. Events are held in the Deering Room at Dyer Library on Thursdays, April 5 & 26 and on May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Events run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Event #8361   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Harold Alfond College Challenge - UM (Augusta)

46 University Drive
Augusta, Maine 04033
 Phone: (800) 228-3734

          

May 05, 2012. The $500 Alfond Grant is available to all Maine babies when a NextGen College Investing Plan account is opened by their first birthday. At the casting calls, Maine babies under the age of one will receive a free professional photograph and may have their picture appear in future Harold Alfond College Challenge promotional materials. For interested families, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) staff will be on hand to provide information and assistance in completing the application for the $500 grant. Event is at the Richard J. Randall Student Technology Center at the University of Maine (Augusta) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event #6711 |   Report Update

Family Place Workshops - Portland Public Library

5 Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 871-1700

          

May 21, 2012. The Portland Public Library is hosting a Family Place Workshop for children 6 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. Each workshop stresses the importance of play to a child's development. Play helps stimulate motor skills as well as brain development; therefore, as parent and child engage in meaningful and fun play with age appropriate toys the benefits are enormous. At each workshop parents will be introduced to some of the many local resources available to help them in the rewarding but challenging task of parenting a toddler. Among the topics covered will be Child Development; Nutrition; Speech/Hearing; Music/Movement; and Literacy. The sessions will be held every Monday from April 23 through May 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge, but sign-up and participation for all sessions are required. Registration forms are available at the Children's Room desk at the Main Library' registration must be done in person. Only registered families will be able to attend. Children must be 6 months to 3 years old. Siblings 5 years and younger may attend. Event #8643 |   Report Update