Week of Events
2026 Sheep Shearing School in Belgrade
This two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered during the school include crutching and full-body shearing. Participants must be able to bend for extended periods, lift 50 lbs, and be at least 16 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a parent […]
National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award
Link to full eligibility requirements. Deadline: June 1st, 2026 Recipients notified: August 1st, 2026 Campus contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)
National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: June 1st, 2026 Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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May 31, 2026 –H2O – The Cosmic States of Water
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May 31, 2026 –Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars
H2O – The Cosmic States of Water
H2O – The Cosmic States of Water In the icy northern waters, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing, fishing, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places… And on this day, like every year, she is on the lookout for Toklo, a mercurial and wily cormorant […]
Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars
Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals. This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band. Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound, Clocks, Paradise, Viva […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 2, 2026 –Growing and Preserving Herbs at Tidewater Farms
Growing and Preserving Herbs at Tidewater Farms
Join Master Food Preserver, Lali Constantino, and Master Gardener Volunteer, Joel Leak, for an engaging, hands-on workshop on growing, harvesting, using, and preserving culinary herbs. Discover how cultivating a kitchen garden not only provides fresh flavors for your meals but also attracts beneficial pollinators to your yard. In this interactive class, you’ll learn practical techniques […]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 3, 2026 –Cooking for Crowds in Ellsworth
Cooking for Crowds in Ellsworth
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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Virtual EventJune 5, 2026 –Food Safety Webinar Series: Food Adulteration Training
Food Safety Webinar Series: Food Adulteration Training
The UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, food adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen detection, audit readiness, product development, environmental air quality, and alternative protein innovations. […]
