To be honest, these last five or so weeks of school that we have left will be some of the most brutal. Thinking about all of the homework and tests you’ll be swamped with soon enough honestly makes you a bit sick to your stomach, doesn’t it? I mean seriously, thinking about all of the cups of coffee, cans of Redbull, and numerous pages of notes that you’ll be going through throughout these next few weeks is absurd. To top it all off, your stress levels will be off the charts, too! Luckily for you, there are a bunch of events happening this April that you can go to/participate in while taking those much needed study breaks. Listed below are 12 of the most popular events happening in the UMaine community in April.
Friday, April 8th:
2pm-12am: Brews for Rescues (Family Dog)
“Come out and enjoy a cold, locally brewed beverage while supporting an amazing cause! Almost Home Rescue of New England is a non-profit organization that rescues pooches that would otherwise be homeless. Ten percent of all food sales, and $1 from every pint of beer will be donated. There will be a raffle drawing for every person who makes a donation. A live band will be there to play 9PM to midnight! It’s going to be a doggone good time!If anyone wishes to donate but cannot attend this event, please reach out to myself, Audrey, at ahiggins522@gmail.com :)Feel free to invite all your dog lover friends!!”
https://www.facebook.com/events/1563406877310574/
6pm: Blue Wrap Fashion Show (Minsky Hall)
“Come join Partners for World Health as we showcase teams and models from across campus as they compete for first place to make the best outfit out of blue wrap (a non-biodegradable medical material) as well a performance by UMaine’s very own, Mainely Voices!!All proceeds benefit our medical mission trip to Senegal, Africa in May. This is sure to be a fun and inspiring night. All are welcome!”
https://www.facebook.com/events/480515498802817/
6pm-6am: Relay For Life (New Balance Student Recreation Center)
Walk for a cause and join 200+ participants as they walk to support the American Cancer Society and cancer fighters and survivors.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=128433&type=fr_informational&pg=in…
Saturday, April 9th:
5pm: SigEp and Pi Kappa Phi’s 1st Annual All Stars vs. Black Bears Charity Basketball Game (Memorial Gym)
Watch as the best of the best from SigEp and Pi Kappa Phi take on UMaine’s own Men’s Basketball team! All proceeds will be split between Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Best Buddies Maine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1133904516640029/
5pm-8pm: Asian Student Association: Taste of Asia Dinner (North Pod, Memorial Union)
Go and enjoy FREE food from China, India, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and more! All proceeds are donated to Liberty in North Korea (LiNK). [See flyers for more information]
8:30pm: 1st Annual Nursing Formal (Buchanan Alumni House)
Join Orono’s Student Nursing Association as they hold their first annual nursing formal. All are welcome!
For more information, check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/804626019641726/
Sunday, April 10th:
9:30am: Gear Sale (New Balance Student Recreation Center)
“Maine Bound’s annual gear sale has returned! Come visit the New Balance Recreation Center on April 10, 2016 to pick up some new and used gear at awesome prices. At the sale, you will find anything from sea kayaks to telemark skis. Alpenglow Adventure Sports will also be there with some great deal on gear.Have some of your own gear to sell, looking to clean out the gear closet a little? We’ll sell it for you at only a 10% commission! Gear drop off times: At Maine Bound Adventure Center, during front desk hours. Also at the New Balance Recreation Center April 9th from 5:00 – 7:00pm and April 10th from 8:00 – 9:00am. Type of gear to bring: hiking, climbing, paddling, bike equipment and other sporting gear (NO firearms/weapons).Cash and Check are preferred! We will have the ability to process credit cards, however it is limited.Don’t forget about bikes, the Maine Bound Gear sale is during the Maine Bike Swap!”
https://www.facebook.com/events/1695807654035530/
Friday, April 15th:
9pm-12am: 3rd Annual Women’s Club Lacrosse Formal (Bear Brew)
Come support and help the club lacrosse team celebrate another successful season! Check out the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/228218427535545/
Saturday, April 16th:
11am-2pm: Best Buddies Friendship Walk (Meet outside on the library side of the Union)
“Come join UMaine Best Buddies as we walk to raise awareness of friendship, respect, and inclusion for all!”
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1106078826111696/
Wednesday, April 20th:
4:20pm: Healthy High 5k/10k/Mile (New Balance Student Recreation Center)
Grab your running buddies and shoes and head out for this event that benefits UMaine’s Student Wellness Resource Center and Bodwell Center for Volunteerism. (Shoe donations are also accepted and benefit the Soles 4 Souls organization)
Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/150787975280246/
Saturday, April 23rd:
12pm-5pm: Zimmerman Fitness Challenge (Steam Plant Lot)
Compete in a variety of physical tasks including sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, running, conditioning circuits, and more! (Contact 1st Lt. James Zimmerman at zimmermanfc@gmail.com if you have any questions)
Friday, April 29th:
7pm: Mainely Voices 2016 Spring Show (101 Neville Hall)
Join Mainely Voices as they put on their spring show!
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/201002046933545/