Week of Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 –The Secrets of Gravity
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August 9, 2026 –Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
The Secrets of Gravity
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 […]
Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
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 […]
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 –SPARK: The Universe in Us
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August 10, 2026 –Mars 1001
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August 10, 2026 –SAT Prep Matters
SPARK: The Universe in Us
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 […]
Mars 1001
An international crew is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars! Science reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting while events unfold for the crew on their daring 1001 day long mission. Witness firsthand their brave attempts to put human footprints on Mars and return safely to […]
SAT Prep Matters
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 […]
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 11, 2026 –C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm
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August 11, 2026 –Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions 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: […]
C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm
When: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 18, 2026 (Six-week program) No session the week of July 27, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine 04468 Grades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades Program Description C.H.E.F.’s Club (Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth […]
Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer? Master 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. Direct questions about the […]
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 –Invasive Plant Educational Workshop- Dover-Foxcroft
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August 12, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 12, 2026 –Worlds Beyond Earth
Invasive Plant Educational Workshop- Dover-Foxcroft
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, […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions 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: […]
Worlds Beyond Earth
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 […]
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 13, 2026 –Boiling Water Bath Canning – Bangor
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August 13, 2026 –SAT Prep Matters
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions 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: […]
Boiling Water Bath Canning – Bangor
Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine 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 […]
SAT Prep Matters
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 […]
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 –Grant Writing Essentials
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August 14, 2026 –Grant Writing Essentials
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August 14, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 14, 2026 –2026 Pasture Walk in Leeds – Androscoggin County
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August 14, 2026 –Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
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August 14, 2026 –SPARK: The Universe in US
Grant Writing Essentials
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 […]
Grant Writing Essentials
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! This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions 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: […]
2026 Pasture Walk in Leeds – Androscoggin County
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. If you need more information, please contact Jaime Garzon at […]
Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
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 […]
SPARK: The Universe in US
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 […]
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions 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: […]
