PORTLAND – Seafarers from all over Maine will gather at the Anglican Cathedral of St. Paul, 279 Congress St., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, to remember those lost at sea and those who have served aboard merchant and fishing vessels.

The Sea Sunday services are part of this year’s annual celebration of National Maritime Day in Maine. “This is a very important day for those who have lost loved ones who served in the Merchant Marine and fishing industry,” said the Very Rev. Lester York, OSBN, dean of the cathedral.

In addition, a U.S. Navy Flag and submarine model will be presented to the cathedral to remember “those still on patrol” as a permanent memorial to submariners lost in the line of duty.

All breed dog show

CUMBERLAND – The Penobscot Valley Kennel Club Inc. will host the All Breed Dog Show, Obedience Trails and Rally-O Trials on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 a car. Gates will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and drinks will be available and vendors will be present.

Butterfly survey

WATERVILLE – The Maine Butterfly Survey is a volunteer-based effort to document the diversity of butterflies in Maine. It will hold a training workshop at Colby College from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21.

All participants will be given collecting equipment along with basic instruction in butterfly identification. To reserve a space, contact Herb Wilson at [email protected] or 859-5739.

Rural scholarships

AUGUSTA – The Maine Community College System will provide $150,000 in scholarships to rural Maine students needing assistance with child care expenses during the 2008-2009 academic year.

The Rural Maine Child Care Scholarship will be available at all seven of Maine’s community colleges beginning in the fall. Scholarship awards will range from $35 to $100 a week based on need. Students can attend college full time, part time or take a single course at a main campus or at one of the community colleges’ nine off-campus centers.

An estimated 100 to 150 child care scholarships are expected to be available. The program is part of the community colleges’ Rural Initiative and is being financed by a portion of the racino funds dedicated to community college scholarships.

More information is available at http://www.mccs.me.edu/about/ruralinitiative.html.