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Whale of a time

PORTLAND – A lecture titled “Right Whale, Wrong Time? – a whale’s-eye view of the changing Gulf of Maine – will be presented by Andrew Pershing, Ph.D., University of Maine/Gulf of Maine Research Institute. >>When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, doors open at 6:30 p.m. >>Where: Cohen Center, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St., Portland >>Tickets: free, RSVP please >>FMI: 228-1645 or [email protected]

Climate chew

WISCASSET – “Community Climate Action in Maine – Chewonki Steps It Up” is a combination of education, demonstration and participation with a focus on young people. After a morning of activities and workshops, there will be discussions with Congressman Tom Allen and other public officials influencing national climate policy. >>When: 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14 >>Where: The Center for Environmental Education, 485 Chewonki Neck Road >>Tickets: free >>FMI: 882-7323 ext. 38 or [email protected]

Tummy shaking

SACO – Steven & Lisa Kouyoumjian & Friends will present the 3rd annual Maine Bellydance Festival with live bellydance music from Turkey, Greece, Armenia, Israel and Lebanon. Steven Kouyoumjian plays oud, doumbeg, Arabic keyboard; Lisa Kouyoumjian plays vocals, bouzoukie, frame drum; and Mark DerMugrditchian plays clarinet, doumbeg. Bellydance solo and troupe performances, line dance, open dance, mini-classes, vendors, cash-bar. >>When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14 >>Where: Saco Conference Center >>Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children >>FMI: 459-7200 or 286-9600; or e-mail [email protected]

Storm a’ho

BRUNSWICK – Learn the fundamentals of weather forecasting for boaters in a course called “On Board Weather Forecasting.” Materials and copy of course materials included. Course is limited to 20. Preregistration required. >>When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 >>Where: St Charles Borroneo RC Church, 132 McKeen St. >>Tickets: $40 per person >>FMI: 529-6307 or 563-5327 or [email protected] or [email protected]

Also this week

SOUTH PARIS – R.E.A.C.H. Candlelight Vigil, an observance honoring and supporting people affected by sexual violence, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Moore Park. >>FMI: 743-9777

LEWISTON – “La Souillonne,” a short, one-woman play written by Normand Beaupre, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Franco-American Heritage Center >>FMI: 783-1585 or 689-2000

FARMINGTON – “Cinderella” will be performed by Tanglewood Marionettes at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, in Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall >>FMI: 778-7136 or 778-7090 or [email protected]

AUBURN – The second annual Schooner Fare concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Court Street Baptist Church. This event will benefit the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home of Maine in Auburn. >>FMI: 740-2913 or [email protected]