BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁĎ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260130T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160753Z UID:10005324-1774510200-1774540800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference DESCRIPTION:The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals\, researchers\, consultants\, citizens\, students\, regulators\, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. \nLaunched in 1994 by 91±¬ÁĎ’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state. \numgmc@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-sustainability-water-conference/ LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260306T193620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193620Z UID:10006890-1774515600-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Allison Lyford DESCRIPTION:Allison Lyford\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “’I Just Felt Like I Could Be Me’: A Participatory Study with Minoritized Students of Belonging in a Rural School” \nPlease contact allison.lyford@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-allison-lyford/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260312T130749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T130749Z UID:10006907-1774521000-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free (sponsored by Thompson Free Library) \nRegister Online \nGardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their questions and gather ideas for getting the most from small space gardens. Whether you’re growing in containers\, raised beds or your in-ground garden simply has a small footprint\, this program is for you. 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Kate Garland will share favorite high-performing varieties\, discuss soil management practices\, offer trellising tips\, and provide succession planting and interplanting strategies designed to maximize production in small spaces. Participants are also welcome to bring their general gardening questions. \nPre-registration is preferred. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. Snow date is March 27. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jon Knepp at director@thompsonfreelibrary.org or 207.564.3350. The Thompson Free Library is located at 186 East Main Street Dover-Foxcroft\, ME 04426. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/gardening-tips-for-small-spaces-in-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Thompson Free Library\, 186 East Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20250917T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z UID:10003326-1774526400-1774530000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Table DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation. URL:/calendar/event/spanish-table/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260220T201951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200842Z UID:10006607-1774533600-1774539000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Limits of Masculine Privilege in Football: Reflections from a Pro DESCRIPTION:WGS at Work Series\, Spring 2026\nWhat do sports—and more specifically\, football—have to do with Women’s\, Gender and Sexuality Studies? Come and explore this and related questions with Philosophy professor and former NFL player Mike Devito! Dr. Devito graduated from 91±¬ÁĎ in 2006\, where he was a starring member of the 91±¬ÁĎ football team. Between 2007 and 2016\, he played for both the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. After retiring from football\, he earned his doctorate in Philosophy. He is now back at 91±¬ÁĎ and as both A lecturer in the Philosophy department and THE Director of Player Development for the football team. URL:/calendar/event/the-limits-of-masculine-privilege-in-football-reflections-from-a-pro/ LOCATION:Bangor Room\, Memorial Union\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics,Faculty/Staff Development,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bangor Room Memorial Union 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20250730T190818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T190818Z UID:10002758-1774540800-1774546200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce\, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. \nProgram Description\nDo people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment or fear? Tools you could readily employ to mitigate conflict between students\, dispel tension during customer service interactions\, reduce workplace friction and intentionally minimize stress with your family and friends? \nIf you answered “yes” to any of these questions\, this interactive online Resonant Language workshop will offer you many tools to move toward your goals. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together\, we’ll delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. \nProgram Benefits\n\nImprove your ability to self-regulate\nStrengthen your self-empathy\nLearn how to teach empathy to others–even children and teens\nIncrease your tolerance of strong emotions so that you can move beyond being triggered yourself\nExperiment with verbal and somatic strategies to de-escalate strong emotions during conflict\nGain confidence in your ability to manage strong emotions in diverse situations\n\nTopics Covered\nWe will explore: \n\npractical things to do and say to help people calm down\nhow whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with\nsources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated\nthe practical power of Resonant Language\n\nThese tools are easily learned and can have immediate results. \nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit: \n\nPeople who work with youth (childcare providers\, ed techs\, educators\, school counselors\, school administrators\, social workers\, teachers)\nFrontline workers\nPeople who work in service industries\nMunicipal workers\nParents/guardians\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nPeggy Smith (she/her) holds a master’s degree in literacy and language arts from the University of Pennsylvania\, and is a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication with over four decades of teaching experience. A co-founder of the Maine Nonviolent Communication Network\, Smith is at the forefront of bringing empathic thinking and communicating to midcoast Maine. Since 1991\, Smith has studied with Zen teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh and is a dharma teacher within his tradition. Smith enjoys designing and implementing programs that support empathic thinking and communicating as part of systemic culture change. She lives in Lincolnville\, Maine and greets the day watching the sunrise over Islesboro. \nProgram Dates and Times\nMarch 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026 (Registration Opens September 2025)\n4:00–5:30 pm ET \nModality\nThis dynamic\, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. This is NOT a pre-recorded program. \nParticipants will benefit from having a copy of Your Resonant Self Workbook\, by Sarah Peyton (Norton Press). Please consider sourcing from a local bookstore. \nProgram Fee\n$200 \nMaine Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n25 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n\n6 hours / 0.6 CEUs\nCertificate of Completion Available Upon Request.\n\nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/helping-to-calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language-4/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260302T174055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174055Z UID:10006755-1774542600-1774553400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sue Sydnor DESCRIPTION:Sue Sydnor\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “How Do Students Experience School Exclusion Practices? A Narrative Composite Inquiry.” \nPlease contact sue.sydnor@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-sue-sydnor/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260323T192338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193948Z UID:10007048-1774553400-1774558800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Bear Bones Trombone Quartet DESCRIPTION:Join a collection of the area’s finest trombonists for a bold and brassy musical evening! \nLed by SPA’s own Dan Barrett\, this concert will feature great works from Schubert\, Shaw\, and even a couple of composers whose names DON’T start with S. The show kicks off at 7:30 PM on March 26 in Minsky Recital Hall. \nThis concert is free and open to the public. URL:/calendar/event/bear-bones-trombone-quartet/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/03/Bear-Bones-Poster-3-26-26-scaled-e1774293763436.jpg GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260305T195845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195845Z UID:10006817-1774602000-1774612800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Briana Morrill DESCRIPTION:Briana Morrill\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “Teacher Sensemaking Early in a Mathematics Curriculum Change Process: A Case Study.” \nPlease contact briana.haynes@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-briana-morrill/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Online Events,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260306T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z UID:10006829-1774607400-1774632600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \nWaldoboro \n\nDates: March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260305T195604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195604Z UID:10006805-1774612800-1774623600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Keyana Pardilla DESCRIPTION:Keyana Pardilla\, a candidate for the Master of Science degree in Ecology and Environmental Science\, will be defending her thesis titled “How Environmental Research can Shape Pathways towards Healing and Self-Determination for Wabanaki Nations.” \nPlease contact keyana.pardilla@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-keyana-pardilla/ CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260313T194312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T194357Z UID:10007021-1774616400-1774627200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Kyle Oliveira DESCRIPTION:Kyle Oliveira\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology will be defending his dissertation titled\, “Exploring a Developing Detection Method and Habitat Suitability for the white shark\, Carcharodon carcharias\, in the Gulf of Maine.”\nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at kyle.oliveira@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-kyle-oliveira/ LOCATION:Burgess Forum\, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260318T202018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T202018Z UID:10007031-1774616400-1774627200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Wilder Baldwin DESCRIPTION:Wilder Baldwin\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Computer Science\, will be defending their dissertation titled\, “AI Ethics In Practice: Developer Perspectives and Tools for Extracting Requirements and Policy-Related Graphs”. \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: Wilder.baldwin@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-wilder-baldwin/ LOCATION:Boardman Hall\, Long Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260323T153845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T153845Z UID:10007039-1774623600-1774630800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Colloquium - Surface-sensitive studies of electronic properties in 2D materials DESCRIPTION:Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a unique platform in which structural\,\nelectronic\, and functional properties are governed almost entirely by surface and interfacial\neffects. Thus\, understanding and controlling these properties is essential for their integration into\nfuture electronic and energy-efficient technologies. In this presentation\, representative results\nare obtained by using advanced surface-sensitive experimental approaches that enable the\ninvestigation of 2D materials\, such as graphene\, germanene\, and transition metal\nchalcogenides\, at the atomic scale. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) is employed to\nprobe and locally manipulate structural and electronic properties with atomic precision\, while\ncomplementary synchrotron-based techniques offer element-specific and surface-resolved\naccess to electronic structure\, chemical states\, and interfacial phenomena. The results\ndemonstrate how lattice registry\, MoirĂ© superstructures\, interfacial coupling\, and local structural\ndistortions strongly influence the electronic landscape of 2D systems\, leading to spatial\nmodulations of charge density\, work function\, and local density of states. Local nano-contacts\ncreated by STM further reveal how mechanical deformation and layer decoupling can be used\nto tune charge injection and junction behavior at the nanoscale. By combining photoemission\nspectroscopy\, polarization-dependent x-ray absorption\, electron diffraction\, and first-principles\ncalculations\, our studies separate the roles of structural asymmetry and electronic orbital\ncharacter in driving anisotropic electronic responses and how intrinsic properties can be\ncontrolled. Overall\, these findings highlight the critical role of surfaces\, interfaces\, and local\nstructural effects in shaping the electronic behavior of 2D materials\, offering new pathways for\ntheir controlled manipulation in future nanoscale and quantum technologies. URL:/calendar/event/colloquium-surface-sensitive-studies-of-electronic-properties-in-2d-materials/ LOCATION:140 Bennett Hall\, 18 Gym Road\, Orono\, ME CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260325T122802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122802Z UID:10007075-1774634400-1774638000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:A Grower’s Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine with Dr. Ankit K Singh DESCRIPTION:Drawing from extensive conversations with flower growers across Maine\, this talk offers an inside look at what it takes to grow flowers in a northern climate. From seasonal rhythms and market demand to labor\, climate challenges\, and community networks\, the presentation highlights both the opportunities and pressures shaping local flower farms today. Through images and stories from the field\, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the people\, places\, and systems behind Maine-grown flowers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Ankit K Singh: Dr. Ankit Kumar Singh is an Assistant Extension Professor with the 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension whose work centers on specialty crop production\, controlled environment agriculture\, and community-based food systems. Through extensive engagement with flower growers across Maine\, his research and outreach explore the realities of farming in northern climates\, from seasonality and labor to markets and climate resilience. In parallel\, Dr. Singh collaborates on space-agriculture research\, examining how insights from extreme growing environments from greenhouses in Maine to plant systems designed for space can inform the future of sustainable farming on Earth. \n\nRegistration required. Register for A Grower’s Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine here.  URL:/calendar/event/a-growers-perspective-on-flower-farming-in-maine-with-dr-ankit-k-singh/ LOCATION:Portland Museum of Art\, 7 Congress Sq.\, Portland\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260130T184804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184804Z UID:10005405-1774638000-1774641600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Incoming! DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei. \nWatch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 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/incoming/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center 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:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260227T215031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215102Z UID:10006722-1774638000-1774641600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Incomming! DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei. Watch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 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/incomming/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center 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:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260211T143637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194007Z UID:10005435-1774638000-1774645200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Classic Albums Live: The Eagles' Greatest Hits DESCRIPTION:Classic Albums Live (CAL) brings the music of the Eagles to life in a concert devoted entirely to their greatest hits—performed live\, note for note\, cut for cut. With elite musicians and no gimmicks\, CAL delivers faithful renditions that sound just like the original recordings. \nFounded by Craig Martin\, CAL has earned a reputation for treating classic rock with reverence. Now in its third decade and performing over 200 shows annually\, CAL offers a powerful\, nostalgic experience for fans who believe in the enduring magic of timeless songs. \nAdults: $30 – $50 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/classic-albums-live-the-eagles-greatest-hits/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260303T201714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201714Z UID:10006793-1774688400-1774711800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join fellow educators for a hands-on\, idea-filled day focused on connecting students to birds\, beneficial insects\, and flowering plants through school gardens. The symposium features rotating bird-focused learning stations\, practical seed-saving activities with students\, and a lively lightning round of mini-sessions on cooking\, bog gardens\, garden clubs\, and collaborative art. Afternoon sessions highlight pollinator protection\, embracing insects in the garden\, and a facilitated discussion on fundraising and volunteer engagement\, followed by a creative flower dissection activity. The day wraps up with door prizes and a seed giveaway. \nWhen: March 28\, 2026 (snow date March 29\, 2026\, same time) \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Penobscot County Extension Office\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, Maine 04401 \nCost: $0\, $25\, $50 Select a payment option that best works for you. \nRegistration is required to attend. Register here! Please contact Kate Garland (katherine.garland@maine.edu) to be added to a waitlist if registration is full. Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and rejuvenate your passion for garden education! Bring a bagged lunch; snacks and coffee provided. URL:/calendar/event/central-maine-school-garden-educators-symposium/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260212T203116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203312Z UID:10005485-1774692000-1774699200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Apple Tree Pruning Demo in Farmington DESCRIPTION:Do you have an apple tree you’ve always wondered how to prune? 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension will offer an “Apple Tree Pruning Demo.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join Nick Rowley\, 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Professional\, and Bella Russo\, Extension AgrAbility Coordinator at the 91±¬ÁĎ at Farmington\, between Lockwood and Dakin Halls off of Lincoln Street in Farmington\, for an in-depth demonstration of pruning and care of apple trees. \nPerfect for homeowners and small hobby orchards looking to learn about pruning\, but it is open to all. Bring your questions\, appropriate clothing\, and footwear. \nRegistration is required and is limited to 20 participants. Register for the Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration here! \nQuestions about the program or accessibility\, please reach out to Nick Rowley at 207-778-4650 nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/apple-tree-pruning-demo/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Farmington\, 111 South Street\, Farmington\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Franklin County":MAILTO:extension.franklin@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260323T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193559Z UID:10007051-1774726200-1774731600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:University Singers Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:One of the University’s most beloved vocal groups is set to perform their annual Spring Concert\, fresh off their spring break tour around Maine! \nLed by SPA’s Francis John Vogt\, this ensemble will come together to make beautiful music for two performances. The first will be March 28 at 7:30 PM and the second is scheduled for 2:00 PM on March 29. Both concerts are in Minsky Recital Hall. \nTickets are $12. URL:/calendar/event/university-singers-spring-concert/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/03/University-Singers-Tour-Program-Cover-03-2026-e1774294093408.jpg GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260211T134733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193639Z UID:10005432-1774785600-1774803600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD - Tristan und Isolde DESCRIPTION:Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new\, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick NĂ©zet-SĂ©guin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her signature portrayal of Brangäne\, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny\, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke. \nAdults $28 | Seniors $23 | Students $13 | All fees included \nWhat is The Met: Live in HD Series?\nThe Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody- and Emmy Award-winning series\, The Met: Live in HD\, lets fans immerse themselves in opera up to 10 times a year. Up to 12 cameras capture the onstage drama\, as well as the fascinating backstage action\, and transmit it from New York City to the Collins Center for the Arts and other venues across the globe. URL:/calendar/event/the-met-live-in-hd-tristan-und-isolde/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260130T184646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184646Z UID:10005395-1774792800-1774796400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 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/furry-astronauts/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center 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:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260227T212516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212516Z UID:10006698-1774792800-1774796400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 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/furry-astronauts-2/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center 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:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260323T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193559Z UID:10007054-1774792800-1774800000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:University Singers Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:One of the University’s most beloved vocal groups is set to perform their annual Spring Concert\, fresh off their spring break tour around Maine! \nLed by SPA’s Francis John Vogt\, this ensemble will come together to make beautiful music for two performances. The first will be March 28 at 7:30 PM and the second is scheduled for 2:00 PM on March 29. Both concerts are in Minsky Recital Hall. \nTickets are $12. URL:/calendar/event/university-singers-spring-concert/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/03/University-Singers-Tour-Program-Cover-03-2026-e1774294093408.jpg GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260326T193709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193710Z UID:10006713-1774800000-1774803600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Daft Punk! DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 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/daft-punk-2/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Versant Astronomy Center 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:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20250711T173911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T173911Z UID:10002448-1774828800-1774915199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Enrollment for Fall 2026 begins DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/enrollment-for-fall-2026-begins/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260212T210934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T211018Z UID:10005488-1774859400-1774890000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Meat & Poultry HACCP DESCRIPTION:In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors\, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. \n*This course is an International HACCP Alliance Accredited course. \nRegister for Meat and Poultry HACCP here! \nFor more information contact: Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396\, 800.287.1485 (in Maine) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/meat-poultry-haccp/2026-03-30/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260219T141203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T122833Z UID:10006599-1774875600-1774886400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Lloyd Leeman DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Leeman\, a candidate for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies\, will be defending his thesis titled\, “WHY PARENTS CHOOSE TO ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN OTHER THAN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A SCOPING REVIEW.” \nIf you would like to join via Zoom\, please contact Lloyd Leeman at lloyd.leeman@maine.edu\, for accommodations. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-lloyd-leeman/ CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events LOCATION:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-lloyd-leeman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T121332 CREATED:20260129T145451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145451Z UID:10004165-1774882800-1774886400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Talk – Why bowling balls end up in our recycling bins (and what state lawmakers are doing about it) DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nSpeaker: Erin Victor\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions\, 91±¬ÁĎ \nBowling balls\, garden hoses\, and other strange items are showing up at recycling facilities. This “wishcycling”—recycling items in the bin and hoping they are recyclable — stems from confusing rules and increasingly complex packaging. It also drives up municipal costs. However\, big changes in Maine’s recycling system are coming. In 2021\, Maine passed the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility law for packaging\, shifting some of the costs and responsibility for recycling from cities and towns to the companies that make the packaging. The hope is that this will encourage companies to design less wasteful packaging. Yet\, even as these policies gain traction in the United States\, the environmental\, economic\, and social impacts of different policy design decisions remain unclear. In this talk\, Dr. Victor will share primary insights from a two-year project at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions that examines these trade-offs. She will highlight what the interdisciplinary team has learned so far\, where major knowledge gaps remain\, and why understanding these trade-offs matter for ensuring that recycling programs are economically effective\, environmentally sustainable\, and just. \nDr. Erin Victor is a postdoctoral researcher at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the 91±¬ÁĎ. She earned her PhD in Anthropology and Environmental Policy at 91±¬ÁĎ\, where she studied the politics of disposable packaging in the U.S. and Canada. Before returning to academia\, she worked in local and state government on solid waste and sustainability initiatives\, experience that shapes her commitment to collaborative research to foster more effective and just environmental policy solutions. URL:/calendar/event/talk-why-bowling-balls-end-up-in-our-recycling-bins-and-what-state-lawmakers-are-doing-about-it/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR