Calendar of events
Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check first before leaving to attend.
Recurring Events
Mondays
DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. FMI call 207-924-5721.
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 207-518-8833.
GUILFORD: A weekly meditation group meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Beginners welcome, guidance given and open to the public. This is a relaxed opportunity for meditation and contemplation, not affiliated with any other group or tradition. FMI call 207- 564-3934.
GUILFORD: Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) meetings 10:30 a.m. weekly at the Guilford United Methodist Church. For more information about ACA visit adultchildren.org.
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 207-943-2849.
Tuesdays
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society Museum is open from 1-3 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 207-876-3073.
BROWNVILLE: The Parish House Museum, 72 Church St., is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — and by appointment — through September. FMI call 207-965-8070.
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 the first Tuesday of the month. For more info. call 207-924-3064.
DEXTER: The Shirley B. Carter VFW Post 4298 holds monthly meetings the third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more info. call 207-924-3806 or 207-924-5972.
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 207-564-3350 for more info.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Quilting Club 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 207-343-3018 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 207-564-8166.
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 207-564-9058.
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 207-924-7903.
GUILFORD: Community Fitness is offering an open gym for homeschool or remote learning children of all ages on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every week. This is free for ComFit members. Call for more information at 207-876-4813.
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 207-876-4501 or 207-217-0963.
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 207-564-8166.
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 207-924-7419.
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main St., hosts Awana at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. services.
DEXTER: The New Hope Baptist Church hosts a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. FMI call 207-924-7419.
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 207-278-2307 or Mary Tuttle at 207-924-3881.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Congregational church.. For more info. call 207-564-7276.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Community Cafe luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. at the Commons at Central Hall. To RSVP call 207-943-2488 or 207-343-3018 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 207-717-8750.
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 207-564-4346 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 207-564-8166.
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.
GUILFORD: Community Fitness is offering a 9-9:30 a.m. guided meditation with Melissa Veraldo on the last Wednesday of the month. Then Veraldo will be giving free 10 minute massages to ComFit members that sign up in advance. For more information call 207-876-4813.
GUILFORD: Senior community luncheons at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at Friends of Community Fitness. FMI call 207-876-4813.
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.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 207-557-7769 and 207-876-3073.
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 207-876-4926.
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 207-343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Thrift Shop, 1213 Dexter Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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. 207-564-8550.
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.
MILO: The Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard is open for curbside pickup on the first four Thursdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Street Methodist Church, 15 Park Street. For more information, please call 207-279-1614.
MONSON: The Lakeshore House has an open mic night from 6-9 p.m. FMI call 207-997-7069.
Fridays
DEXTER: Partners for Peace offers outreach hours from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. upstairs at the Morrison Building on Main St. FMI call 207-564-8166.
DEXTER: A ladies Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit meets at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. FMI call 207-924-7419.
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 11 a.m. For more info. call 207-924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Drop-in yoga, all levels, 9-10 a.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 207-343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Thrift Shop, 1213 Dexter Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 207-943-5185.
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 207-924-7419 or church@newhopechurch.org.
DEXTER: A spinning fiber arts group meets the fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library — all fiber arts welcome.
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 207-557-7769 and 207-876-3073.
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.
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main St., hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. morning services and 1 p.m. afternoon services.
DEXTER: Our Lady’s Kitchen serves a free (donations graciously accepted) hot cooked meal at noon at the St. Anne Parish Hall, 64 Free St.
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: Harm Reduction Resources offered by Needlepoint Sanctuary, every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street. FMI email needlepointsanctuary@gmail.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the Morton Avenue gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 207-564-3265.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC, 3 School Street, invites the public to join in person for 10 a.m. services — masks are no longer required for people that have had the COVID-19 vaccine.The service is posted to the church Facebook page, after the service, for those who wish to stay home but still enjoy the service and music. The church again offers a coffee hour at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (which can be rented via 207-876-3372). Note of caution: our porch entry walkway is undergoing construction currently but access is still available.
Friday, July 30
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library presents “Voices from Home Story Slam” at 6 p.m. under the tent with the theme “Encounters.” FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Saturday, July 31
ABBOT: The annual Abbot School reunion will be held at the town hall starting at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon, and the old Washington School will be open from noon to 3 p.m. FMI call 207-876-3073, 207-717-8191 or 207-876-3734.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre’s “Twain by the Tale” traveling teen troupe performs at 1:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Joy & Justice Dance party takes place from 7-11 p.m. at the Central Hall Commons. FMI go to www.centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Wayside Grange Concert Series at the Center Theatre presents The Old Blues Kats at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
GUILFORD: A summer celebration fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. from the town ballfield. FMI go to the “Town of Guilford, Maine” Facebook page.
SEBEC: The Sebec Village Associates (Reading Room) host an ice cream social from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre’s “Twain by the Tale” traveling teen troupe performs at 1:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
GREENVILLE: A Moosehead Trails and the State Bureau of Parks and Lands Williams Mountain Hike & Trail Stewardship Day departs at 8:30 a.m. from the AMC office at 127 Moosehead Lake Road. FMI or to RSVP, contact Jenny Ward at 207-280-0291, Rex Turner at 207-441-9152 or visit Moosehead Trails on Facebook.
Wednesday, Aug. 4
DOVER-FOXCROFT: NAMI Multigenerational Connections Support Group for those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma and other mental health challenges meet at 1 p.m. at the Central Hall Commons. Masks required. FMI contact nami.piscataquis@gmail.com.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts an author talk at 4 p.m. with Ed Linz on “They Never Threw Anything Away. Memories of the Great Depression.” FMI contact 207-695-3579 or shawpublic2@yahoo.com.
Thursday, Aug. 5
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts “Messy Mayhew Games” at 3 p.m. for grades 6-12. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
MILO: The Milo Garden Club holds its Summer Fair & Plant Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kiwanis Building on outer Park Street. FMI call 207-943-2400.
SANGERVILLE: The HJ Crosby Band performs at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo.
Friday, Aug. 6
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend features events tonight through Sunday morning. FMI go to www.foxcroftacademy.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Central Hall Commons. FMI call 207-270-2730.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Philosophy Circle meets at 3:30 p.m. under the tent with an education theme. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Beatles for Sale perform at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
GREENVILLE: The Friends of Wilson Pond will hold a 30th anniversary celebration with events tonight through Sunday. FMI go to www.fowpa.org.
HARMONY: Bartlettyarns is open for guided tours today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI go to www.bartlettyarns.com.
MILO: The American Legion on West Main Street hosts a fish fry from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: The second annual Brownville Fire Auxiliary Sportsman Dinner & Auction will be from 3-7 p.m. at the American Legion. FMI see the Auxiliary Facebook page.
DEXTER: The Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Cruise-In takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Ridge View Community School campus (rain date is Aug. 8). FMI go to www.dextermaine.org.
DEXTER: The Center Theatre’s “Twain by the Tale” traveling teen troupe performs at 1:30 p.m. at Wayside Park. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy’s annual Pony Pride 5K, in conjunction with Alumni Weekend, starts at 8 a.m. with registration from 7-7:45 a.m. FMI go to www.foxcroftacademy.org.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society will hold a Children’s Heritage Day at the Monson Museum building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI call 207-876-3073 or 207-997-3744.
Sunday, Aug. 8
GREENVILLE: The Center Theatre’s “Twain by the Tale” traveling teen troupe performs at 1:30 p.m. at the downtown gazebo. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
SANGERVILLE: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft presents SoupStock 2021 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the church food cupboard. For advance tickets call 207-745-9682.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts The Mirror of Maine, The Maine Community in Myth and Reality to discuss “Wildfire Loose” by Joy Butler at 4 p.m. at the town office and on Zoom. FMI contact 207-695-3579 or shawpublic2@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library presents “Tai Chi for Health 101” at 1:30 p.m. under the tent. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Thursday, Aug. 12
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society will host the HJ Community Crosby Band for a free concert at the historical Washington School beginning at 6 p.m. FMI call 207-951-2535 or 207-876-3073.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Reading Group meets at 6 p.m. under the tent to discuss “The Guest Room” by Chris Bohjalian. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a 4 p.m. presentation by photographer Dan Tobyne on his works inspired by Thoreau. FMI contact 207-695-3579 or shawpublic2@yahoo.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14
DEXTER: The Millside Fitness Bun Run returns at 7:30 a.m. at Millside Fitness, to benefit the 2022 Group Mission Trips workcamp. FMI see the race page at www.runsignup.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Rovers ATV Club hosts a charity ride for Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & The Kinship Program, meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the A.E. Robinson Convenience Store and departing at 9 a.m. for Greenville. FMI contact Tabitha Racilia via Facebook or call 207-343-0768.
GREENVILLE: The 30th annual Forest Heritage Days features a day of events in the region. FMI go to https://forestheritagedays.weebly.com/.
MILO: The American Legion on West Main Street serves a bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m., eat in or take out. Please call 207-943-9135 and leave a message.
Sunday, Aug. 15
DEXTER: The Dexter Fire Department, 98 Church Street, serves a spaghetti/baked bean supper at the fire station from 4-6 p.m. to benefit the auxiliary president who was recently diagnosed with cancer. FMI see the department Facebook page.
Wednesday, Aug. 18
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Read-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit PAWS in Milo. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library, in conjunction with the Moosehead Historical Society, hosts an author talk at 4 p.m. with Joseph R. Wax on “Final Mission: The North Woods.” FMI contact 207-695-3579 or shawpublic2@yahoo.com.
Thursday, Aug. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The HJ Crosby Band performs at 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Friday, Aug. 20
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Teen Book Club reconvenes at 2 p.m. under the tent. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Saturday, Aug. 21
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 14th annual Pine Tree Hospice Golf Open has 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotgun starts at the Foxcroft Golf Club. FMI contact 207-802-8078 or info@pinetreehospice.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library “Glow Party” is set for 7:30-9 p.m. under the tent. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
SEBEC: The Sebec Village Associates (Reading Room) host a pancake breakfast and silent auction from 8-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts Mr. Drew and his Animals Too outside at 10:30 a.m. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Thursday, Aug. 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 133rd Piscataquis Valley Fair starts today and runs through Aug. 29. FMI go to www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Zoom presentation at 6 p.m. with Northeast Historic Film on vintage videos and photographs of Dover-Foxcroft and the surrounding area. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us.
GUILFORD: The HJ Crosby Band performs at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building.
Friday, Aug. 28
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Wayside Grange Concert Series at the Center Theatre presents David Dodson & The Lowdown at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 31
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts The Mirror of Maine, The Maine Community in Myth and Reality to discuss “Salem’s Lot” By Stephen King at 4 p.m. at the town office and on Zoom. FMI contact 207-695-3579 or shawpublic2@yahoo.com.
Friday, Sept. 25
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Wayside Grange Concert Series at the Center Theatre presents David Mallett at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.
Friday, Oct. 30
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Wayside Grange Concert Series at the Center Theatre presents The Half Moon Jug Band at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.