Community Calendar
List your event in the Community Events Calendar. Mail to Calendar, The Piscataquis Observer, PO Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 or email to observer@nepublish.com with event name, date, place, time and telephone number. Deadline for submissions is Friday at 4 p.m. For full calendar, please go to www.observer-me.com.
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.
MILO: Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Park St. United Methodist Church, 15 Park St.
MILO: Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club at the town hall at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday. For more info. call 943-2849.
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: North Country Riding Club, last Tuesday at the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club house on the Number 10 Rd.
DEXTER: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Spring St.
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.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Historical Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the society museum, 10 North St., (the museum is also open by appointment). For more info. call 876-4501 or 217-0963.
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.
SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall community room.
Wednesdays
DEXTER: Kids Bible Club, for grades K-5, meets at the New Hope Baptist Church from 5-7:30 p.m. FMI call 924-7419.
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: A free community Quigong class is offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Center Theatre.
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: 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 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 and last 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.
SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first Wednesday and third Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 876-4926.
Thursdays
ABBOT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. at the Abbot Town Hall.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Thompson Free Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society Observer Building will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Bingo at the American Legion, 112 Park Street. $400 jackpot. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m., games start at 5:45 p.m. Must be 16 and older to play. Smoke free. 564-8550.
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.
GUILFORD: Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.
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: A ladies Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit meets at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. FMI call 924-7419.
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.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 156 East Main St.
GREENVILLE: Womancare offers outreach services several times per month. Call for the dates and location at 564-8165.
GREENVILLE: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the church by the light downtown.
GUILFORD: The Partnership Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Fridays from noon-3 p.m. at 84 Elm St. FMI call 518-8833.
GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at noon.
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 Dexter Community Food Closet distribution takes place from 8-9 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. FMI contact 924-7419 or church@newhopechurch.org.
GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.
Sundays
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the SeDoMoCha School gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.
Friday, May 20
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Chamber hosts a hands-only CPR and AED training from 4-6 p.m. at the town office. Register by May 17 at 695-2702 or info@mooseheadlake.org.
GUILFORD: The Valley Grange Community Night, featuring the presentation of the Community Citizen of the Year honor to Sherry French and a potluck beforehand, starts at 6 p.m. FMI go to http://valleygrange.com.
Saturday, May 21
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The JD Foundation’s inaugural 5K Walk to Wake the Silence starts at 10 a.m. at the PRYMCA. FMI go to www.facebook.com/JDFoundation/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A youth Hooked on Fishing event takes place during the morning at the Kiwanis Park pond. FMI call 343-0503.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 West Main St., serves a chicken pie supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
GREENVILLE: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion meets at 7 p.m. at the Cecil R. Cole Post 94 home for the annual meeting and installation of officers. Supper is at 6 p.m.
GREENVILLE JCT: A Fisheries for Families Day takes place from 9 a.m.-noon at the Junction Wharf. To RSVP contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a bike rodeo and safety day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI call 943-3677.
SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society’s annual plant sale takes place from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the town hall. FMI call 876-3178, 307-6557 or 876-4546.
SEBEC: A bean supper will be served at the Reading Room from 4:30-6 p.m.
Monday, May 23
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A benefit pasta supper and silent auction for a family who lost their home to a fire will be held at Foxcroft Academy from 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning will be offered at PHEC at 1 p.m. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
GREENVILLE: A celebration of the installation of the Wi-Fi hotspot at the Shaw Public Library starts at 1 p.m. FMI call 695-2702.
Friday, May 27
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Star Party starts at 7 p.m. at Peaks-Kenny State Park. FMI call 564-3350.
MILO: The Milo/Brownville Grade 4-5 Drama Club presents “Jackie & the Beanstalk Bandstand” at 7 p.m. at the town hall, with a mini variety show to follow and proceeds benefitting the Ecumenical Food Cupboard.
Saturday, May 28
ABBOT: A youth Hooked on Fishing event takes place during the morning at Drummond Pond. FMI call 343-0503
BROWNVILLE JCT: St. John’s Episcopal Church serves a BBQ chicken supper at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Railroad Ave. For takeout call 965-8070.
DEXTER: The Old Blues Kats perform at 7 p.m. at the Wayside Theatre/Grange. FMI call 277-3733 or 924-5711.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The family of Judy Dow serves a baked bean and chop suey supper from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church to benefit her participation in the Maine Cancer Foundation’s Tri for a Cure in July.
Tuesday, May 31
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The RSU 68 district budget meeting and public information session starts at 6 p.m. at the SeDoMoCha School.
Wednesday, June 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Free National Weather Service SKYWARN storm spotter training takes place at 6 p.m. in the county commissioners’ meeting room. FMI email Donald.dumont@noaa.gov.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society holds its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Gerrish-Warren Room at Thayer Parkway. FMI call 564-0820.