Local Events Calendar

Calendar of events

Recurring Events
Mondays
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts.
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 Cure for Addiction meeting is held weekly from 6-7 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel Maine Highlands, 48 Morton Ave. FMI call 564-9058.
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: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage tournaments at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays.
MILO: Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club at the town hall at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday. FMI 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. FMI 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: Partners for Peace 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.FMI call Beth at 924-7903.
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). FMI call 876-4501 or 217-0963.
MILO: Partners for Peace provides domestic violence services, legal referrals and support at the outreach office at the town hall from 9 a.m.-noon.FMI 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: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts.
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. FMI 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: A Grief Care Support Group meets the first and third Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at 48 Morton Ave., Suite E. FMI call 717-8750.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice offers an adult bereavement support group on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
GREENVILLE: Partners for Peace 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. FMI 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.
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.
MILO: An open mic at American Legion Post 41 starts at 6:30 p.m. on the second, third, fourth and last Wednesday of the month.
SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first and third Wednesday 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: The Pantry of Hope Food Cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-4 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. FMI call 997-7069.

Fridays
DEXTER: Partners for Peace offers outreach hours from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at upstairs at the Morrison Building on Main St. FMI 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 11 a.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. FMI 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.
DEXTER: A spinning fiber arts groups meets the fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Grief Care Support Group meets the first and third Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at 48 Morton Ave., Suite E. FMI call 717-8750.
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: The Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church holds services at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. September through May.
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, Dec. 13
GUILFORD: PCES grade 5-8 students will perform a holiday concert at 5:30 p.m. at PCHS.
GREENVILLE: The Greenville Schools K-12 art show and holiday concert start at 5:30 and 6 p.m. respectively.
SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Public Library board of trustees will hold an open house/retirement party for Librarian Linda Hall from 5-7 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room.

Thursday, Dec. 14
CORINTH: The widow and widowers group meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Restaurant, 98 Main St. FMI call 943-7303 or 876-3787.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essential of College Planning will be offered at 1 p.m. at the Penquis Higher Education Center. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha Middle School winter concert will be at 6:30 p.m. at Foxcroft Academy.

Friday, Dec. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Center Theatre production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will be at 7 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.

Saturday, Dec. 16
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Center Theatre production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will be at 2 and 7 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.
GUILFORD: The PCHS Drama Club presents Charles Dickens’ “The Haunted House” at 2 p.m. at the school.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Center Baptist Church, 194 Butter St., will host a singing of Christmas carols around the bonfire from 5-6 p.m. in the parking lot with the Christmas party to follow.
GUILFORD: The Moosehead Community Chorus performs a 7 p.m. concert at the Guilford United Methodist Church. FMI call 876-3372.

Sunday, Dec. 17
DEXTER: The Harold J. Crosby Community Band will perform a free holiday concert at 1:30 p.m. at the town hall, with a Christmas Cantata at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dexter.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Center Theatre production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will be at 2 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Community Chorus performs a 3 p.m. concert at the Union Church.

Monday, Dec. 18
GUILFORD: The PCHS band and chorus will perform a holiday concert at 6 p.m. in the school gym.

Tuesday, Dec. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha Elementary grade 2-4 winter concert will be at 6 p.m. at the school.

Thursday, Dec. 21
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Christmas program, with storytime and cooke-making, at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Friday, Dec. 22
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Library, 27 Church St., hosts “Candy Canes, Cocoa & Christmas Stories” at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Christmas Eve service at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1213 Dexter Rd., will be at 4 p.m.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church holds Christmas Eve services at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. FMI call 876-3372.

Monday, Dec. 25
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts the annual Christmas dinner from noon-1:30 p.m. FMI call 943-3677.

Friday, Dec. 29
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Mayo Regional Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from noon-5 p.m. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
GREENVILLE: The American Legion will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Sunday, Dec. 31
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church holds New Year’s Eve services at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. FMI call 876-3372.

Monday, Jan. 8
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A benefit spaghetti dinner and silent auction for a staff member recovering from a stroke will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the SeDoMoCha School.

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