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: 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, 60 Mayhew Manor, distributes the first and third Mondays from noon-1 p.m. 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
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society Museum is open Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 876-3073.
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds Bible study from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
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: 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: 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 food pantry is open Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon at the Guilford United Methodist Church (3 School St.). FMI call 876-3372.
GUILFORD: The Partnership Food Pantry, 84 Elm St., distributes the second and fourth Fridays from noon-3 p.m. 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.

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: The Guilford UMC, 3, School Street, worship, coffee and fellowship starts at 10 a.m.
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
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds services at 8:45 a.m.
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: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1213 Dexter Rd., holds 11 a.m. services with Eucharist, followed by lunch.
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, June 6
DOVER-FOXCROFT: NAMI Piscataquis County presents “T’ai Chi Chih: Relaxing Meditation Through Movement” at 12:30 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. To register contact 924-7903 or nami.piscataquis@gmail.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society’s first meeting of 2018 starts at 7 p.m. at Central Hall.

Thursday, June 7
BROWNVILLE: Brownville Elementary hosts a 30th school year celebration from 6-8 p.m.
DEXTER: The SAD 46 public budget meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Ridge View Community School.

Friday, June 8
DEXTER: DDATT hosts a program on water catchment in Maine from 6-8 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 277-4221 or 924-3836.
GARLAND: The Grange Grange serves a baked bean and mac & cheese supper from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-4123.
GARLAND: A Contra Dance will be from 7-10 p.m. at the Garland Grange. FMI call 924-3925 or 277-3961.

Saturday, June 9
DEXTER: DDATT hosts a scything workshop from 8-11 a.m. at the Joe Sherburne Memorial Garden on the Ripley Rd. FMI call 277-4211 or 924-3836.
DEXTER: VFW Post/Auxiliary 4298 will hold an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 20 Cedar St. Post.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Mayo Regional Hospital and Pine Tree Hospice 2018 Golf Open will be at the Foxcroft Golf Club with 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts. To register call 564-4346.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce grand opening and ribbon cutting for Gym Dad Ironworks will be from 10 a.m.-noon. FMI call 564-7533.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Comedian Bob Marley performs at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.
GUILFORD: The Big Pine Gun Club, on Rt. 150, hosts an action pistol shooting competition at 8:30 a.m. FMI call 564-0721.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a baked bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m.

Monday, June 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover and Foxcroft Water District monthly trustees meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the district office, 48 Morton Ave. Suite B.

Tuesday, June 12
MILO: The Milo Garden Club meets for a picnic at noon at Three Rivers Kiwanis Headquarters, with a program on Summer Fair preparation. Bring a lunch, plant/perennial to swap and dues.

Wednesday, June 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from noon-5 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the Bangor Rd. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Thursday, June 14
BLANCHARD: The monthly meeting of the Blanchard Preservation Society will be at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall, with the 5 p.m. annual potluck supper.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD board of supervisors meet from 8-10 a.m. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts “Fermented Veggies 101” at 1:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
MILO: The widow and widowers group meets at 11:30 a.m. at Poole’s Place, 66 Park St. FMI call 943-7303 or 876-3787.

Friday, June 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H Leaders Association holds a bake sale from 4-6 p.m. at Tractor Supply. FMI call 564-3301.

Saturday, June 16
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Family Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Harris Pond — please bring poles and worms.

Tuesday, June 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: “The Oral History in Your Community” workshop will be at 1:30 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI call 564-3350.

Thursday, June 21
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Ten Cent Book Sale from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Friday, June 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Ten Cent Book Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD presents a gravel roads workshop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building. To register contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 10th annual PRYMCA Dinner Dance Auction — featuring The Mallett Brothers Band — starts at 5:30 p.m. FMI go to www.prymca.org.

Saturday, June 23
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 hosts a “Hot Rods for Heroes” car show from noon-6 p.m. at the Factory One parking lot at 80 Water St. Rain date is July 7.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Ten Cent Book Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 10th annual Maine Whoopie Festival will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. downtown, FMI go to https://www.mainewhoopiepiefestival.com/.

Tuesday, June 26
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Parish House Museum. FMI call 965-8070.

Wednesday, June 27
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The free one-day training session “Caring for the Person with Dementia” will be offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI or to register, contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

Thursday, June 28
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s Meet the Music Makers String Quartet at 6:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual auction, and yard sale, takes place this evening and runs through June 30. FMI call 943-7476 or 279-0481.

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