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.
GREENVILLE: The Partnership Food Pantry, 60 Mayhew Manor, distributes the first and third Mondays from noon-1 p.m. FMI call 518-8833.
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. 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: Quilting Club 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
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: A weekly quilting group meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Commons at Central Hall.
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 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.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The NAMI Connections 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 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: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Congregational church.. For more info. call 564-7276.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Community Cafe luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. at the Commons at Central Hall. To RSVP call 943-2488 or 343-3018 or email info@centralhallcommons.org.
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 Guilford UMC thrift shop is open from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-noon on Fridays.
GUILFORD: Free healthy community lunches are held weekly by the One World Cafe from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with the lunch at noon, at the Guilford United Methodist Church.
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: Weekly Tai-Chi/Chi-Kung classes with Wayne Ripley will be at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
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: Drop-in yoga, all levels, 9-10 a.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 156 East Main St.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Commons Contra Dance will be the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall.
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, 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.
GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage games at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
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: The Brownville Community Church holds Sunday School at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m. and then a coffee social to follow.
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds services at 8:45 a.m.
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.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC, 3, School Street, worship service starts at 10 a.m. with coffee at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There is also a free youth pancake breakfast prior to the 8:30 a.m. youth programs.

Wednesday, April 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The National Digital Equity Center offers a class on Internet safety from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
MILO: The Milo Free Public Library hosts author Ed Rice for a discussion on Louis Sockalexis from 6-7 p.m. FMI call 943-2612.

Thursday, April 18
DOVER-FOXCROFT: “Families in the Outdoors: Rocks, Gems & Dirt” will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the PCSWCD Law Farm. FMI contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A seed bomb class will be at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
MILO: A public forum on the proposed Mayo Regional Hospital/Northern Light Health merger will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Penquis Valley School.
RIPLEY: The Ripley United Methodist Church, 12 Ripley Rd., holds its Maundy Thursday service at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 19
BROWNVILLE JCT: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds a Good Friday service at noon.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Dr. Seuss-themed event at 2 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1213 Dexter Rd., holds a Good Friday Liturgy at 2 p.m.
RIPLEY: The Ripley United Methodist Church, 12 Ripley Rd., holds its Good Friday service at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The United Methodist Church of Dover-Foxcroft, 156 East Main St., Easter dessert pie sale starts at 9 a.m. FMI call 564-8055 (please use the rear entrance).
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Ms. Michelle’s new Bedtime Storytime will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy Music Boosters host an Easter egg hunt and activities from 10 a.m.-noon on the east lawn, to benefit the band’s trip to Disney World. FMI contact monica-demers@foxcroftacademy.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 14th District of the American Legion regular meeting and election of officers will be at 1 p.m. at Chadbourne-Merrill Post 29, with lunch at noon.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s Easter egg-themed activities will be from noon-3 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact info@centralhallcommons.org.

Sunday, April 21
BROWNVILLE JCT: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds its Easter service at 8:45 a.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Nazarene Church holds a community sunrise service at 6 a.m. at Barton’s yard at 1304 Dexter Rd. just above the church, 7 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. children’s service with story and refreshments and Easter service at 9 a.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church holds a 9:30 a.m. Easter service.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1213 Dexter Rd., holds an Eastern Sunday service at 11 a.m.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church has a 7 a.m. early morning service in front of Community Fitness (at the church with rain), then breakfast and a 10 a.m. Easter service.
RIPLEY: The Ripley United Methodist Church, 12 Ripley Rd., holds its Easter service at 9 a.m. with a coffee hour starting at 8 a.m.
SANGERVILLE: The Grace Bible Church Easter Sunrise service will be at 7 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast and then a 9 a.m. Easter service.

Monday, April 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft JMG students host an Earth Day Hybrid Car Show from 2-4 p.m. in the faculty parking lot.

Tuesday, April 23
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a National Poetry Month event at 5:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.

Wednesday, April 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds Medicare 101 from 9-10:45 a.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. To register call 1-800-432-7812.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Memorial Library hosts free digital literacy classes starting today at 10 a.m. FMI call 876-4547.
MONSON: Monson Arts Gallery hosts a residency show & tell at 7 p.m. FMI go to https://monsonarts.org.

Thursday, April 25
BROWNVILLE JCT: A free community luncheon, sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, American Legion Post 92 and the Unit Auxiliary, will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Legion Post. FMI call 965-8070.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: EMCC and EMDC host a youth career resource fair from 1-4 p.m. at the Penquis Higher Education Center. FMI go to www.emdc.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre hosts a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. to unveil the renovations. To RSVP call 564-7533.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy 2019 Project Graduation hosts a spaghetti supper and silent auction from 5-7 p.m. at the school. FMI contact jamey.cooper@foxcroftacademy.org.

Friday, April 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Movie Night at 6 p.m. features a 2000 Academy Award-winning martial arts fantasy film. FMI call 564-3350.

Saturday, April 27
DEXTER: The Dexter Spinning Group meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library — all types of fiber arts welcome.
DEXTER: Brooks & Kennedy perform at 7 p.m. at the Wayside Grange Theatre. FMI see “Wayside Grange & Theatre” on Facebook.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual town meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building gym.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Parent Federation, Living Innovations and Center Theatre present a free screening of “Intelligent Lives” at 2 p.m. at the theatre. FMI go to centertheatre.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual P.E.T.S. benefit lasagna dinner will be from 4-6 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Durham County Poets perform at 7 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI go www.centertheatre.org.
GUILFORD: The 47th annual Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Piscataquis River Race starts at 10 a.m. at the Guilford athletic fields, traveling down to West Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft, with registration from 7:30-9:30 a.m. FMI go www.doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

Tuesday, April 30
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis holds a “Spring on Tap” fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI go to https://www.doverfoxcrfotkiwanis.org.
GUILFORD: A Discover Girl Scouts event will be at 6 p.m. at PCES. FMI go to girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Wednesday, May 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Discover Girl Scouts event will be at 6 p.m. at the SeDoMoCha School. FMI go to girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Saturday, May 4
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The JD Foundation’s annual 5K Walk/Run to Wake the Silence starts at 10 a.m. at the PRYMCA. FMI see the organization Facebook page.

Sunday, May 5
DEXTER: The Harold J. Crosby Community Band performs a free public concert at 1:30 p.m. at the Dexter Town Hall.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital to plan local action for national issues.

Thursday, May 9
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning will be at 1 p.m. at PHEC. FMI call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.

Saturday, May 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD hosts a bird walk at the Law Farm starting at 8 a.m. To register contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
GUILFORD: The Valley Grange will honor 2019 Grange Northeast Region Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Lt. Jamie Kane of the sheriff’s department at 7:15 p.m. with a free community supper at 6 p.m. FMI go to http://valleygrange.com.

Saturday, June 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Coffee House’s fifth annual Jacked Up 5K starts at 8 a.m. on East Main St. FMI see the event Facebook page.

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