AUGUSTA – Penquis Beekeepers will host the Maine State Beekeepers Association’s annual meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road.

The educational theme will be “Natural Beekeeping,” with featured speakers Greg Hunt and Ross Conrad.

There will be a raffle and attendees are invited to bring an item for the raffle table. Everyone who preregisters will receive one free raffle ticket.

The registration fee of $30 includes the program, coffee break and a hot buffet. Closing date for registration is Tuesday, March 24.

Registration forms and description of the program are available on the Web site at www.mainestatebeekeepers.org or by calling Penquis Beekeepers Association President Tish Dutson at 997-3546.