Local Events Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Recurring Events

Mondays

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Morton Avenue Municipal Building — except for holidays — with the Community Cafe for lunch. For meal reservations call 943-2488.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The American Legion meets on the second Monday of the month — from September to May — with supper at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 6 p.m. Bingo is on Thursday. For more info. call 564-3265.

GREENVILLE: Moosehead Quilters meet the second Monday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion. For more info. call 695-3648.

GUILFORD: The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club plays the second Monday at 1 p.m. at the Guilford Memorial Library.

 

Tuesdays

DEXTER: American Legion Post 53, on Church St., is open for veterans to gather from noon-3 p.m.

DEXTER: The HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter practices at 6 p.m. at the Ridge View Community School. For more info. call 207-924-6235 or go to www.cuthbert-foundation.org.

DEXTER: The Penquis Beekeepers Association meets the second Tuesday at the VFW Hall on Cedar St. For more info. call 997-3546.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foster/Adoptive/Kinship. Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6–7:30 p.m. at Mayo Regional Hospital, Borestone and Sebec conference room. Childcare is provided. RSVP required. For more info., call1-800-833-9786 or email info@affm.net.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Knitting Group 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call 564-3350 for more info.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Spruce Run/Womancare drop-in support group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 8 Mechanic St. For more info. call 564-8166.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Weight Watchers meets at the United Methodist Church at 38 East Main St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice offers an adult bereavement support group on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

MILO: Spruce Run/Womancare Alliance provides domestic violence services, legal referrals and support at the outreach office at the town hall from 9 a.m.-noon. For more info. call 564-8166.

SANGERVILLE: AA Women’s Discovery 12 Group at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Church Street, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society House is open from 1-3 p.m.

 

Wednesdays

DEXTER: The New Hope Baptist Church hosts a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. FMI call 924-7419.

DEXTER: Dexter Grange 155 – Dexter SCOUTS Home meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday at the hall at 2 Church Street. 6 p.m. supper for members and guests.

DEXTER: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 5:30-7 p.m. For more info, call Stephanie Bridges at 278-2307 or Mary Tuttle at 924-3881.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Congregational church.. For more info. call 564-7276.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: New moms support group meets the second Wednesday of the month in Resource Center at Mayo Regional Hospital from 10-11 a.m. For more info. call 564-4417.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church will hold a “Pay It Forward” clothing pickup of children’s and maternity clothing and other items from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the second and third Wednesdays of the month.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Sons of American Legion meets at the Post, 112 Park St., at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. For more info. call 564-3265.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Anchor Holds Church of God, 57 High St., holds Bible study at 6 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice holds Nights of Service for children and adults from 7-8 p.m. For more info. call 564-4346.

GREENVILLE: Spruce Run/Womancare offers domestic violence services, legal referrals and support the second Wednesday of the month at the outreach office at C.A. Dean Hospital from noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. For more info. call 564-8166.

GUILFORD: The Hands of Hope food cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. FMI call 876-3373.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 is open from 7:30 a.m.-noon for veterans and members to meet.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 and Post Auxiliary will meet the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. with supper beforehand

 

Thursdays

DEXTER: The Shirley B. Carter VFW Post 4298 holds monthly meetings every first Thursday at 7 p.m. at the post home on Cedar St. For more info. call 924-5481.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Thompson Free Library.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.m., with a potluck lunch, in the Community Room of the Morton Avenue Municipal Building.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society Observer Building will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

GUILFORD: “Covenant: Creating Living & Trust” Bible study Thursdays 10 a.m. at Guilford UMC and “Paul’s Letter to the Phillipians” Bible study at 1 p.m. FMI call 876-3372.

HARMONY: Cribbage starts at 6 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center, to benefit building repairs, with signups at 5:30 p.m. and a draw for partners.

MONSON: The Lakeshore House has an open mic night from 6-9 p.m. For more info. call 997-7069.

 

Fridays

DEXTER: Spruce Run/Womancare offers outreach hours from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at upstairs  at the Morrison Building on Main St. For more info. call 564-8166.

DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 3:30 p.m. For more info. call 924-7292.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the Morton Ave. gym from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

GREENVILLE: Womancare offers outreach services several times per month. Call for the dates and location at 564-8165.

MILO: Three Rivers Senior Citizens meeting, first and third Fridays at noon for cards, Milo Town Hall, 6 Pleasant St. For more info. call 943-5185.

MONSON: The Monson & Appalachian Trail Information Center, on the main road, invites the public from 1-5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to learn about life and culture of the wilderness for hikers, visitors, and those who call the Monson area home.

 

Saturdays

DEXTER: The New Hope Baptist Church’s food pantry distribution takes place from 8:15-9:15 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. FMI call 924-7419.

SANGERVILLE: The South Sangerville Grange meets the first Saturday of the month, with a potluck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m.

 

Sundays

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the SeDoMoCha School gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 4

SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Knights ATV Club meets at the town hall at 6:30 p.m. FMI call 557-1018.

 

Thursday, Nov. 5

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The third annual Regional Financial Aid Night, for students and parents, starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8893.

 

Friday, Nov. 6

DEXTER: The Skeleton Crew meets at noon at the Abbott Memorial Library, with Tai Chi Master Scott Mayer presenting. FMI call 924-7292.

DEXTER: DDATT screens “Dead River Rough Cut” as part of the First Friday movie night at 7 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library with a discussion to follow. FMI call 277-4221.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The MOFGA and PCSWCD’s annual Farmer to Farms Tour will showcase the Ripley Farm at 1 p.m. and then the Checkerberry Farm in Parkman at 3 p.m. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.

 

Saturday, Nov. 7

BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church holds its Fall Festival from 5-6 p.m.

BROWNVILLE JCT: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church serves a baked bean and ham supper at the BJHS Alumni/American Legion Building from 5-6:30 p.m., to also benefit the Milo Area Food Cupboard. FMI call 965-8070.

DEXTER: Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Parish’s annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI call 564-7494 or 924-5398.

SANGERVILLE: The East Sangerville Grange holds its 40th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SANGERVILLE: The Grace Bible Church, 40 Douty Hill Rd., serves a free hunters supper at 6 p.m. FMI call 876-2240.

SANGERVILLE: The East Sangerville Grange’s first Coffee House of the season features Amerenouche at 7 p.m. FMI call 564-8596.

SHIRLEY: The Shirley Community Church’s 11th annual Christmas craft fair and luncheon takes place at the town hall from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI call 695-2843.

 

Sunday, Nov. 8

GUILFORD: Friends of Community Fitness’ annual Turkey Trot & Walk starts at 11 a.m., with a luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 876-4813.

 

Monday, Nov. 9

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover & Foxcroft Water District Trustees meet at 5 p.m. at the district office, 48 Morton Ave. Suite B.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD Board of Supervisors meet at 6 p.m. at the USDA Service Center. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 10

DEXTER: The Penquis Beekeepers meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Cedar St. FMI call 997-3546.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Let’s Talk About It reading group meets at the Thompson Free Library at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “Reconstruction: After the Civil War.” FMI call 564-3350.

GREENVILLE: The Greenville Schools present “Salute Our Veterans” at 1 p.m. in the Oakes Auditorium.

GREENVILLE: The American Legion and Holy Family Catholic Church will hold the 10th annual Community Prayer Service for all area first responders at 6:30 p.m. at the church on Pritham Ave.

GUILFORD: SAD 4’s annual Veterans Day celebration starts at 1 p.m. at PCSS.

MILO: The Milo Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. at the town hall, with a winter wreath demonstration.

MILO: The annual veterans ceremony at the Penquis Valley School starts at 1:45 p.m., with doors at 1:30 p.m. FMI call 943-7346 ext. 130.

MILO: The Penquis Valley School holds parent/teacher conferences from 3:30-5:30 and 6-7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 11

MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual Veterans Day dinner will be served at 11 a.m. at the town hall. For home delivery call 943-2486.

SANGERVILLE: A free Veterans Day lunch is served at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Thursday, Nov. 12

BROWNVILLE: The widows and widowers group meets at the Red Moose at 11:30 a.m. FMI call 924-5351.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning takes place at PHEC at 1:30 p.m. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.

 

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