FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Undergraduate Research Council recently named 17 students as spring 2011 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars — celebrating the fifth consecutive year of the successful undergraduate research program.

AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society presents “Men from Maine in the Civil War” by Authors Ned and Diane Smith. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Augusta City Center Learning Gallery, 16 Cony St. in Augusta.

CANAAN — Town of Canaan recycle bin on Hill Road was recently removed for repairs and will return April 28. Please use the recycle center on Hartland Road, open from sun up to sun down.

ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced that Madison Area Memorial High School student Patrick G. Toribio of Athens was selected for membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites students who have achieved academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairman Claes Nobel.

FARMINGTON — “The Art of Display: Beautiful Windows and Intriguing Interiors” can be viewed from 7:45 to 9 a.m. April 27 at the Homestead Restaurant in downtown Farmington.

BINGHAM — The Bingham Transfer Station will change to summer hours on April 18. The transfer station will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Mondays.

SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County Extension will host two garden workshops today at extension’s office.

ST. ALBANS — Apple Tree Field Day Master Gardener Alumni Mark Sheriff, in collaboration with UMaine Cooperative Extension, will host an apple tree pruning and grafting field day at Avalon Acres from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Homeowners who are growing apple trees or plan to plant apple trees this spring are encouraged to attend.

WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center announces its third-quarter honor roll.

WATERVILLE: “PechaKucha, Volume 3” will begin at 7:20 p.m. Saturday at the Waterville Grand Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) in the restaurant/bar area, 375 Main St. in Waterville. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. The requested minimum donation is $5 per person. The Japanese-style event is designed for participants to present 20 images in 20 seconds. For more information, visit global-day.pecha-kucha.org.