
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: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage games from 6-8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.
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
BROWNVILLE: The Parish House Museum, 72 Church St., is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 965-8070.
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
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society Museum is open from noon-2 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 876-3073.
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: Adult Study — People of the Bible is weekly at 11 a.m. at the Union Church.
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.-1 p.m. on Fridays.
GUILFORD: Community lunches are held weekly from 11 a.m.-1 p.m 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.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 557-7769 and 876-3073.
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.
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.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 557-7769 and 876-3073.
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 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There is also a free youth pancake breakfast prior to the 8:30 a.m. youth programs.
Wednesday, July 31
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library presents “Out of This World Storytime” at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Kids Summer Program series. FMI call 564-3350.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Bed and Breakfast hosts an “Evening with an Artist” at 7 p.m. with Dover-Foxcroft author Joe Siccardi. FMI go to www.guilfordbnb.com.
Thursday, Aug. 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features a Thompson Free Library program on book making at 10:30 a.m. FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Essentials of College Planning will be offered at 1 p.m. at PHEC. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The “Upta Camp” Story Slam starts at 7 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI call 564-3350.
MONSON: “Mapping the Future of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument” will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Monson Historical Society. FMI contact 573-0163 or monsonvisitorcenter@appalachiantrail.org.
Friday, Aug. 2
DEXTER: A community supper, with mac n cheese and ham, will be at VFW Post 4298 (20 Cedar St.) from 5-6:30 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Philosophy Club meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library to discuss Simone Weil. FMI call 564-3350.
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation holds an info. session on its downtown plan at 11 a.m. at 3 Lakeview St.
Saturday, Aug. 3
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Free Public Library hosts an open house and book sale from 10 a.m.-noon.
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church hosts an Old Home Day auction starting at 9 a.m. and then a beanhole supper from 5-6:30 p.m.
DEXTER: Wings for Wishes on the Waterfront, to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine, will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. by Lake Wassookeag. FMI see the event Facebook page.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming celebration features a day of events.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A blacksmith demo will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dunham Forge, 107 Dawes Rd.
MONSON: A hike to Tobey Falls leaves from the Monson AT Trail Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. To register contact 573-0163 or monsonvisitorcenter@appalachiantrail.org.
MONSON: A traditional dance at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15 starts at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 997-3355.
PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange serves its eighth annual Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5
MONSON: Monson Arts hosts an artist talk with Alex Overington and Susan Webster at 7 p.m. FMI go to monsonarts.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society hosts the H.J. Crosby Band at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall (inside at 7 p.m. with rain) with an ice cream social to follow. FMI call 876-3073.
DEXTER: Takaras perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: UMaine Cooperative Extension offers a food preservation hands-on workshop from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at its office. FMI call 942-7396.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The NAMI Multigenerational Support Group meets at 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact nami.piscataquis@gmail.com or 924-7903.
Thursday, Aug. 8
DEXTER: A program on the history of New England stonewalls starts at 2 p.m. at the Abbott Museum. FMI call 924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features a Chewonki Foundation program with live owls with at 10:10 and 11:30 a.m. (space is limited). FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Herbs & Homeopathics will be presented at 1:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Main Street West host a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer and tours from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 564-7533.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The HJ Crosby Community Band performs at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
GREENVILLE: The annual Forest Heritage Days event runs from today through the morning of Aug. 11. FMI go to Forestheritagedays.org.
GREENVILLE: The Friends of Wilson Ponds sponsor an invasive plant patrol paddle from 9 a.m.-noon and courtesy boat inspection training on Lower Wilson Pond (35 Johnson Rd. off Outer Scammon Rd.). To register contact 783-7733 or stewards@lakestewardsme.org.
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.
ROCKWOOD: The Rockwood Community Church’s summer bazaar will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Center on Rt. 15.
Friday, Aug. 9
DEXTER: The Wayside Grange serves a chicken pie supper from 5-6:30 p.m., with live music. For takeout call 270-1166.
GREENVILLE: The Friends of Wilson Ponds sponsor water quality monitor training from 9 a.m.-noon and water quality monitor recertification at Lower Wilson Pond (35 Johnson Rd. off Outer Scammon Rd.). To register contact 783-7733 or stewards@lakestewardsme.org.
Saturday, Aug. 10
ABBOT: The Abbot School reunion starts at 11 a.m. at the town hall with a potluck lunch. FMI call 876-3073 or 876-3734.
BLANCHARD: The Blanchard Preservation Society’s River Driver’s Bean Hole Bean Dinner will be from noon-4 p.m. at Paul & Louise Vainio’s field along the Piscataquis River.
BOWERBANK: Bowerbank Days returns in 2019 with a day of events, including a 10 a.m. parade. FMI see the event page on Facebook.
DEXTER: The annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival features a day of events from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. downtown. FMI go to https://redhotdog.org/.
MILO: The Milo Garden Club’s annual Summer Fair will be from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Three Rivers Kiwanis building, 24 Gerrish Rd.
MILO: The Milo American Legion serves a bake bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m., with takeout available.
Sunday, Aug. 11
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Kiwanis Club’s annual auction starts at 10 a.m. at Bartley’s Barn on Pritham Ave.
Monday, Aug. 12
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
DEXTER: Like Minded perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Climate Education Project meets from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library hosts a free movie night with the 1975 shark blockbuster at 6 p.m. FMI call 924-7292.
Thursday, Aug. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features Mayo Regional Hospital’s teddy bear clinic at 10:45 a.m. FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Essentials of College Planning will be at 1 p.m. at PHEC. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
MONSON: “Relocating the 100 Mile Wilderness” is presented at 7 p.m. at the Monson Historical Society. FMI call 573-0163.
Friday, Aug. 16
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD hosts a free Pollinator! Event from 10 a.m.-noon at the Law Farm. To register contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., serves a pork loin dinner from 5-6:30 p.m
.MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis indoor yard sale takes place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow. FMI call 603-767-9666.
Saturday, Aug. 17
GREENVILLE: Columbia Doric Lodge serves its annual bean hole bean supper from 5-7 p.m., with beans for sale by the quart.
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction starts at 9 a.m. FMI call 603-767-9666.
MONSON: Monson Arts hosts an opening reception for “Tracing Thoreau’s Trail: East Cove to Katahdin” from 3-5 p.m. FMI go to monsonarts.org.
MONSON: A traditional dance at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15 starts at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 997-3355.
MONSON: The Lakeshore House hosts a concert by Motor Booty Affair at 8 p.m. FMI go to https://thelakeshorehouse.com.
Monday, Aug. 19
MONSON: Monson Arts hosts an artist talk with Lissa Hunter and Nina Jermone at 7 p.m. FMI go to monsonarts.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
DEXTER: The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band performs at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.
MONSON: An oral history introductory workshop is offered at 4:30 p.m. at the Monson Public Library. FMI call 564-3350.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
MONSON: Monson Arts screens the documentary “Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul” at 7 p.m. at the Tenney House. FMI go to monsonarts.org.
Thursday, Aug. 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Maine Bird Atlas training event will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
Friday, Aug. 23
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency presents a kids’ career day at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
MONSON: The Lakeshore House hosts a concert by Tuba Skinny at 8 p.m. FMI go to https://thelakeshorehouse.com.
Saturday, Aug. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A PCSWCD Families in the Outdoors program on “Bugs!” will be from 9 a.m.-noon at the Law Farm. To register contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
MONSON: A New England Contra Dance at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15 starts at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 997-3723.
Sunday, Aug. 25
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church has a bicentennial church service at 3 p.m. with a light meal to follow. FMI call 965-8075, 965-8493 or 943-2331.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
DEXTER: The Sebasticook Valley Community Band performs at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.
Thursday, Aug. 29
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Essentials of College Planning will be offered at 1 p.m. at PHEC. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: BDN writer Aislinn Sarnacki will speak on her book “Dog Friendly Hikes in Maine” at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
Saturday, Aug. 31
MONSON: A traditional dance at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15 starts at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 997-3355.
Saturday, Sept. 14
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A PCSWCD Families in the Outdoors program on “Rocks, Gems & Dirt!” will be from 1-4 p.m. at the Law Farm. To register contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
Saturday, Sept. 21
MONSON: A New England Contra Dance at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15 starts at 7:30 p.m. FMI call 997-3723.