Community calendar

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.
GREENVILLE: The Partnership Food Pantry is open the first and third Mondays from 11 a.m.-noon behind the fire station on Minden St. FMI call 518-8833.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC offers Old Testament Bible study from 10-11 a.m. FMI call 876-3372.
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: Dexter Regional Development Corporation meets first Tuesday of the month. For more info. call 924-3064.
DEXTER: The Shirley B. Carter VFW Post 4298 holds monthly meetings the third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more info. call 924-3806 or 924-5972.
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: The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group meets the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Borestone Room at Mayo Regional Hospital. For more info. call Beth at 924-7903.
GUILFORD: An intermediate/advanced quilters group meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at the Guilford UMC from 9 -11:30 a.m. FMI call 876-3372.
GUILFORD: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St.
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’s museum 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 offers an adult bereavement support group on the second and fourth Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
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: Community Fitness, 31 High St., offers a free potluck bruncheon the first Wednesday of the month at 11:15 a.m., often with guest speakers. For more info. call 876-4813.
GUILFORD: The Pantry of Hope Food Cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday. 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 at 6 p.m.
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: DHHS will be at Penquis, 50 North St., from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. the first Thursday of the month to assist with applications and benefit programs.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Thompson Free Library.
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: 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.
HARMONY: The Harmony Community Center hosts a Friday Nite Jam from 6-9 p.m., to benefit building repairs.
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.
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: Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the Morton Avenue gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

Thursday, Dec. 1
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library hosts a holiday card making workshop at 1:30 p.m. To RSVP call 924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning will be offered at the Penquis Higher Education Center at 1 p.m. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
SANGERVILLE: Piscataquis Pomona meets at the South Sangerville Grange with a 6 p.m. potluck and Christmas program at 7. FMI call 924-4123.

Friday, Dec. 2
DEXTER: The Skeleton Crew meets at 1 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library with a presentation by the Cambridge Bone Builders. FMI call 924-7292.
DEXTER: The Unitarian Universalist Church hosts a Red Cross blood drive from 1-6 p.m. FMI call 1-800-REDCROSS.
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 serves a chicken pot pie supper from 5-6:30 p.m. to benefit bringing The Moving Wall to town next year. FMI call 270-0286.
DEXTER: DDATT holds a First Friday session at 6 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library, with a screening of the locally-produced film “Peak Oil: A Love Story.” FMI call 277-4221 or 924-3836.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets in the Thayer Parkway Community Room from 10 -11:30 a.m. FMI contact 270-2730 or nancy.matulis@yahoo.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Hometown Holidays book sale from noon-5 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
GUILFORD: Valley Grange serves its fellowship breakfast supper at 6 p.m. with a Christmas program at 7. FMI call 564-0820.

Saturday, Dec. 3
DEXTER: The VFW Post 4298 Auxiliary hosts a craft fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to benefit bringing The Moving Wall to town next year. FMI call 270-0284.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Hometown Holidays features events across the region. FMI go to www.piscataquischamber.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Kris Kringle Koffee takes place at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church from 9-11 a.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Hometown Holidays book sale from 9 a.m.-noon. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A “Christmas Card/Craft-N-Coffee” event will be held at the Mill Cafe from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to benefit Restoration Ink. FMI call 564-3372 or go to “Restoration Ink at The Mill” on Facebook.
MONSON: The annual Kris Kringle’s Market will be at the Monson Gym from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 997-3268 or 827-4857.
SANGERVILLE: The final East Sangerville Grange Coffee House concert will feature a group of performers in “Homemade Jam”, starting at 7 p.m. with doors at 5:30. FMI see the East Sangerville Grange Facebook page.

Sunday, Dec. 4
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The fifth annual Foxcroft Academy Key Club Reindeer Run 5K, to benefit community Christmas projects, starts at 1 p.m. at the school with registration from 12-12:45 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Sebasticook Valley Community Band performs a Christmas concert at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church at 7 p.m., to benefit a church heating fund for those in need.

Monday, Dec. 5
GUILFORD: A concert featuring K-3 PCES students will be from 6-7:30 p.m. at the PCSS gym.

Wednesday, Dec. 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD board of supervisors meet at 5 p.m. — location TBD. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.
GUILFORD: A concert featuring PCES grade 4-6 students will be from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school gym.

Thursday, Dec. 8
CORINTH: The widow and widowers group meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Restaurant. FMI call 924-6885.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: NAMI Maine youth mental health first aid training takes place at the Charlotte White Center from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI contact 248-7935 or roy@namimaine.org.

Friday, Dec. 9
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 serves a chop suey supper from 5-6:30 p.m. to benefit bringing The Moving Wall to town next year. FMI call 270-0286.
GARLAND: A public chicken pie supper is served at the Garland Grange from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-6954.

Saturday, Dec. 10
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library hosts a Christmas tea and ornament swap at 2 p.m. FMI call 924-7292.
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage games from 1-3 p.m. FMI call 943-3677 or 343-2612.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a baked bean, ham and pulled pork supper from 4:30-6 p.m.
SANGERVILLE: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft, located on Main St., hosts its 14th annual Procrastinator’s Holiday Fair, Bake Sale and Raffle from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11
SANGERVILLE: The North Country Strings present “A North Country Christmas” at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church — snow date is Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. FMI call 924-0180.

Tuesday, Dec. 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Pine Tree Hospice Lunch ‘n Learn on “Grief Through the Holidays” will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a book talk and signing with “Hardscrabble Lodge” author Jake Morrel at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning will be offered at the Penquis Higher Education Center at 1 p.m. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre hosts a performance of David Arkenstone’s Winter Fantasy Tour at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.

Sunday, Dec. 18
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Bangor Ballet presents “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” at 4 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

Sunday, Dec. 25
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis serves a free community Christmas dinner at Kiwanis Headquarters, off of Park St., from noon-2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A New Year’s Dinner Dance will benefit Central Hall, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Mill Event Center. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.