Calendar of events
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: 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 NAMI Family and Friends Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Guilford Memorial Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. FMI call 924-7903.
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy and the Maine Concussion Management Initiative host a concussion awareness seminar at 6:30 p.m. in the student center. FMI contact Jaclyn at 564-8351 or jaclyn.tourtelotte@foxcroftacademy.org.
Thursday, Jan. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The free workshop, Essentials of College Planning, is offered at the Penquis Higher Education Center at 1 p.m. FMI or to register: 1 (800) 281-3703 or on the web at www.meoc.maine.edu.
Friday, Jan. 20
GUILFORD: A boys/girls basketball doubleheader starting at 5:30 p.m. with PCHS hosting Greenville will feature the fourth annual “Fill the Gym for Childhood Cancer” to benefit the Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation.
Saturday, Jan. 21
DEXTER: The Hometown Health Center serves a free spaghetti supper from 4-6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Rt. 23.
DEXTER: The Dexter Universalist Church hosts a Contra Dance from 7-10 p.m. FMI call 924-3925 or 277-3961.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy and other area Key Clubs will host a “Day of Reading” from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library, with donations benefitting books for children in Vietnam.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine-made indie horror film “Quintuplets” will be shown at the Center Theatre at 7 p.m., with the filmmakers and some cast members on hand. FMI call 564-8943.
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club’s annual B-52 Memorial Ride departs from the clubhouse at 1:45 p.m., and the club serves a spaghetti luncheon at noon. FMI go to www.mooseheadriders.com.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC serves a baked bean supper from 5-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy student winter recitals start at 3 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI call 564-0043.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
DEXTER: EMDC will host the free workshop “Hire, Train and Retrain” for business owners from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 942-6389.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: SeDoMoCha Elementary hosts a grade K-1 concert at 6 p.m., with Jan. 26 as the snow date.
Thursday, Jan. 26
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library presents a Valentine’s Day card making program at 11 a.m. To register call 924-7292.
Friday, Jan. 27
DEXTER: Dexter Parks and Recreation and Skowhegan Savings host “Dexter’s Annual Skate Night’ at the rink from 4-8 p.m. FMI see the event Facebook page.
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298/Auxiliary serves a turkey pot pie supper from 5-6:30 p.m. to benefit bringing the Moving Wall to town in May. FMI call 270-0286.
GREENVILLE: The annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby, with Ricky Craven, starts today and runs through Jan. 29. FMI go to www.nrecmoosehead.org.
Saturday, Jan. 28
BROWNVILLE JCT: The seventh annual KI-Beyond Sled Dog Races — starting at 10 a.m. — and Dog Days of Winter features events throughout the day on Railroad Ave. FMI go to www.trcmaine.org/dogdays.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a cribbage tournament from 1-3 p.m. at Kiwanis headquarters off of Park St.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group meets in the Borestone Room at Mayo Regional Hospital from 6:30-8 p.m. FMI call 924-7903.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC serves a Free Soup Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4
GREENVILLE: The 11th annual Wilderness Sled Dog Race features a 70-mile competition at 9 a.m. and 30-miler at 10 a.m., both starting at the Leisure Life Resort. FMI go to www.100MileWildernessRace.org.
SANGERVILLE: A Doughty Hill Band reunion will be at the Coffee House at Stutzman’s Cafe, with the show at 7 p.m. and doors at 5:30. For tickets and more info., call 564-8596.
Saturday, March 4
SANGERVILLE: Christie Ray and Craig Stutzman perform at the Coffee House at Stutzman’s Cafe, with the show at 7 p.m. and doors at 5:30. For tickets and more info., call 564-8596.