Member News

March 2015

Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau

In This Issue:
Member News

Penobscot Theatre Company

and Challenger Learning
Center

Quick Snippets & Member

News

Even More Member News &

Specials

Member Spotlight: Bangor

Darlings Auto Group,
More CVB News!

Welcome
New Members
Maine Signs
Graphic work and production
for all signage needs
207-941-1108
Fast Forms Printing
Quick and reliable printing services
207-941-8383
Unified Limousine
and Maine Party Limo
Shuttle service 24/7 in the Bangor area
207-370-5466

Be a part of our 20th Anniversary celebration!

The GBCVB is collecting donation items for the silent auction.
If your business would like to contribute please contact Annie
Cambridge at Annie@visitbangormaine.com or (207) 947-5205.
Sponsorships are also available!

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Girl Scout News

The Nite Show with Danny Cashman

Its Cookie Season! Sale Ends April

4th. Get them before theyre gone!
Buying Girl Scout Cookies is about
more than just handing over money
for a box. Its about the skills a girl
gains from interacting directly with
you. Its about the experience of
running her own cookie business and
working with others. Your purchase
means you get delicious cookies and
a girl learns skills that last a lifetime.
Want to buy Girl Scout cookies but
dont know a Girl Scout?
No Problem cookie booths are now
open! Meet local Girl Scouts who are
working hard to earn money for their
service projects and activities. Visit
www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a
cookie booth near you. You can also
stop by our Bangor Service Center at
359 Perry Road to purchase your
favorite treats.

Have you found your way to

camp yet?

Guests scheduled to appear include Liz Wood, University of

Maine Womens Basketball; Alex Gray, Waterfront Concerts,
comedian Ryan Waning, musical guest One Shot Nothing, and
more TBA.

Downtown Living Open House

Wednesday, March 25th from 6 8 p.m.
The Downtown Bangor Partnership presents a unique
opportunity to explore urban living in downtown Bangor. Open
house participants will have the chance to view several
downtown living locations of varying sizes and price ranges.
Many of the apartments are newly built and are currently
renting or have not yet hit the market. Tour apartment buildings
and ask current residents about their experience living in the
heart of it all. Maps of participating locations will be available
in West Market Square during the event.

Announcing the 1st Annual Downeast-Metro

Amateur Golf Tournament

Camp Registration is open for day,

resident, troop and family camping.
Spots are filling up so register now.
Campership applications are due by
March 21st.

Find out more about all these great

programs by visiting
www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/camps

Ever wanted to see a live TV show taping, but cant make it to

New York or Los Angeles? Maines Saturday late night leader,
The Nite Show with Danny Cashman will be taping in front of
a live studio audience at The Gracie Theatre on the campus of
Husson University on Wednesday, March 18. Tapings start at 6
p.m. and tickets are free. Claim your tickets at
www.theniteshowmaine.com

For more information visit www.downtownbangor.com

Its still pretty chilly out there but

summer is JUST around the corner
and we are warming up with some
exciting camp programs for girl
scouts!

Junior Maine Guide is back!

Live taping Wednesday, March 18th at 6pm.

Bangor Municipal Golf Course and the historic Kebo Valley club
are once again teaming up to run a high quality amateur golf
tournament.
June 13th & 14th at Kebo Valley Golf Club and Bangor Municipal
Golf Course. Registration is $99.
The participants will be split into four flights based on handicap,
(A,B,C,D). The A & B flights will play at Kebo Valley on the first
day of the competition, while the C & D flights will compete at
Bangor Muni. The flights will then switch courses for the second
day of play.
For more information visit www.downeastmetroam.com or email info@downeastmetroam.com

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Challenger Learning Center of

Maine Announces Its 2015
Summer Camp Series

Penobscot Theatre Company Presents

End Days, A Maine Premiere,
March 12-29th

A Summer of Exploration is in store

for students entering grades k-2, 3-5,
and 6-8.

PTC is producing End Days, a contemporary comedy

exploring the intersection of science and faith. in
partnership with the inaugural Maine Science
Festival, and will be offering festival goers and the
general audience in a discussion of the shows
themes. Special panel discussions will involve
scholars, faith leaders, medical professionals, and
other experts. Each discussion is free and open to the
public. Sessions are as follows:

Astronaut Academy provides students

entering grades 6-8 with the
opportunity to test their skills, as they
train to live and work in space during
the week of August 3-7.

Ready, Set, Think: Thu, March 12, 5:30-6:30p.m.

Designed to provide context and provoke thought,
this discussion will take place on stage at PTC before
the first preview performance.
Talk Back: Sunday, March 15, 5:30-6:30p.m.
Post-show talk-backs on the first Sunday of the run are
a regular feature of Penobscot Theatre Company
productions, offering audience members the
opportunity to hear from the cast and creative team
and to ask questions.
Afterthoughts: Sunday, March 22, 5:30-6:30p.m.
This discussion, among the final offerings of the
Maine Science Festival, will take place on stage
following the Sunday matinee. Unlike the first panel,
conversation will likely go beyond the broad themes
of the play to address the specific questions raised and
explore audience reactions.

VisitBangorMaine.com

For students entering grades 3-5,

Challenger offers four full weeks of
exploration. Beginning July 6 and 13,
the subject of animals will be explored.
Beginning July 20 and 27, Campers in
Grade 3-5 will have engineering fun.
For young campers grade K-2 will
explore many topics and themes
including Star Wars, a mad science
lab, the science of music, nature
detective and LEGOs.
For complete schedule and registration
details visit astronaut.org or contact
the Challenger Learning Center of
Maine at (207) 990-2900 or
contact@astronaut.org.

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Quick Snippets

Bangor Region Business Academy

Dont miss out on the Bangor Police Departments newest program.
th

Beginning Thursday March 12 , a six week program will be held by

Bangor PD highlighting how your business can protect itself from
being a victim of crime.
Topics being covered include shoplifting prevention, counterfeiting
fraud, employee hiring, workplace safety and more.
Guest speakers will be bought in for specialized instruction.
For more information contact Jason McAmbley at
Jason.mcambley@bangormaine.gov or 947-7384 ext 5737.

Upcoming Dates and

Specials at The Lucerne Inn
Wine Dinner March 12, 2015
featuring Veal Medallions at 6 p.m.
$59.95 per person
Come in anytime for the March Dine
Around Pre Fixe Menu! Three
courses for just $35.00
Visit www.LucerneInn.com for more
information on both dinners or call
843-5123

American Folk Festival Announces Second Annual

Color Fun Run in Bangor
The American Folk Festivals Second Annual Color Bangor,
sponsored by Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union, will be held
on May 17 and will incorporate color, running and walking, and
high energy.
The run will be similar to last years inaugural Color Bangor fun run,
and other color-themed runs that have taken place throughout
Maine and around the country.
American Folk Festival Executive Director Heather McCarthy Said
We received a lot of feedback on the first color Bangor, so we are
expecting the 2015 edition to be bigger and better, while still using
100% of the p[proceeds to benefit the American Folk Festival
The colors are non-toxic colored corn starch, FDA approved and
perfectly healthy to use in this manner. One thing we heard last
year was that families wanted an opti9on for kids, so we have
incorporated a special option for children to enjoy Color Bangor as
well and were looking forward to finalizing those details and
sharing them in the weeks ahead, sad McCarthy.
Registration for Color Bangor is now open through
www.americanfolkfestival.com or by calling the American Folk
Festival office at 992-2630.
Early registration prices are still in effect - $35.00 for individuals 13
and older, $33 per person for teams of 8 or more, and $25 for
children. Pricing will increase on March 17th.

Bangor YMCA Programs

and News
Parents Night Out March 21st from
4 pm- 10 pm. Cost per child is $20 for
members, $25 for non-members
Summer Camp Registration is now
open! Visit www.campjordan.or or
www.bangorYMCA.org
Spring Swim Series is now open for
registration. Cost per series is $40 for
members and $70 for non-members.
Private swim lessons are available.
Family Sunday Funday is March 29th
from 12:30- 3:30 pm. Free for
members or $10 per person, $15 per
family for non-members.
Bangor YMCA has also announced
new members to their board of
directors. Welcome Paul Means,
Tristine Currie, Ben Sprague, Kate
Grover, and Susan Faloon.

For more information on all YMCA

news and events, visit
www.bangorYMCA.org
or call 941-2808.

For more information visit www.americanfolkfestival.com.

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University of Maine Museum of Art

Winter Exhibitions continuing through March 21: Rachel Hellman: Infra/Structure, Deborah Cornell
and Barbara Putnam: Global Change, The Dance of Contingencies, Dan Estabrook: King & Clown.
ART@NOON - Wednesday March, 3
UMMA Director George Kinghorn will give a gallery talk on Dan Estabrook: King & Clown as well
as discuss selected works from the Permanent Collection, on display at the Museum of Art through
March 21.
Downtown Bangor Art Walk - Friday, March 19
UMAA will be open from 5-9 and featuring the winter exhibitions.
Maine Science Festival - Saturday, March 21
10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Nature Art Illustration (Free but must register in advance through the Maine
Science Festival Website: mainesciencefestival.org
12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Resplendence and the Empty Forest (Free Gallery Talk No Registration
needed)
2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Common Language between Scientists and Artists Panel Discussion (Free no
registration required)
UMAA Galleries are CLOSED March 23rd April 1st for Spring Exhibitions installation. Museum
offices are open 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

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Member Spotlight:

Darlings Auto Group

Built around a commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well-being, Darling's Auto Group has
grown from one brand and one location to fourteen brands offered at six locations around the state including
three in Bangor, two in Ellsworth, and one in Augusta. Through hard work and commitment to strong values,
the Darling's family is now in its fifth generation striving to meet the automotive needs of their customers while
supporting communities throughout the state of Maine. The GBCVB will be honoring those values and
Darlings Auto Group at the 20th Annual Tourism Awards with the GBCVB Impact Award on May 28th at the
Cross Insurance Center.

For more information, please visit www.darlings.com.

The 2015 Visitors Guidebook & Event Planner
are hot off the press, and distribution has begun!
If you would like copies distributed to your
business, please contact the GBCVB at
(207) 947-5205.

We Need Your Information!

Despite the cold temperatures and increasing
amounts of snow, summer will be here before we
know it! To prepare for another busy season, we
need your brochures, rack cards, and/or general
information that youd like us to share with visitors.
We will be restocking our Visitor Center at 330
Harlow Street in Bangor with member information
so, be sure to send in your marketing pieces as soon
as possible.
Slots are available for your materials at the
Bangor International Airport Visitor Kiosk. There is a
fee for this space, as there are limited spots available
on a first come first served basis to GBCVB members
only.
Please contact Annie at 207-947-5205 or
Annie@VisitBangorMaine.com for more information
or to reserve a slot.

As always, both print and digital versions are

available.
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Tickets are on sale!

Wine on the Waterfront
Friday, June 19th, 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
At the Bangor Waterfront
Featuring tastings from Maine wineries and
artisan food vendors
Pre-sale tickets are $30 per person
or $45 at the gate
Bangors Beer Festival Tap into Summer!
Saturday, June 20th
At the Bangor Waterfront
VIP session 12-1p.m.
Pre-Sale tickets are $50 or $65 at the gate
General Session 1 5p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are $25 or $40 at the gate
20 Maine breweries, local food vendors, live
entertainment, and YOU!
Tickets available at www.visitbangormaine.com

VisitBangorMaine.com

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