Local Events Calendar

Calendar of events

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: SilverSneakers classes at Friends of Community Fitness every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call or come in to preregister at 207-876-4813.

GUILFORD: NA weekly 7-8 p.m. at the Guilford United Methodist Church.

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: Free homeschool open gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street. A time for families to use the gymnasium for exercise, games, and play.  A parent or guardian must be present, please bring clean shoes. FMI call 207-876-4813 or go to www.comfitme.com

GUILFORD: Free community bike rides – every Tuesday at 4 p.m. – start on May 10 at Friends of Community Fitness. Ride locations, times and distance will be decided weekly, follow our Facebook “Community Fitness” for weekly updates. FMI call 207-876-4813.

GUILFORD: Intro to Boxing Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness,  31 High Street – free for members. Ages 8-plus. FMI email Coach Harrison at piscataquiscountyboxingclub@yahoo.com.

GUILFORD: Bingo Night, second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street Suite A (membership not required). Prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more! FMI call 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.

GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church hosts Bible study weekly from 6:30-8 p.m.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 is open from 7:30 a.m.-noon for veterans and members to meet.

MILO: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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: Free Mindfulness Meditation class every Thursday 11 a.m. to noon at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: EAAA Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA. No sign up necessary. FMI call 207-941-2865.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Bingo at Chadbourne Merril American Legion Post 29, 112 Park Street, at 5:45 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m.

GUILFORD: Tae Kwon Do every Thursday 4:30-6 p.m. and Saturday 9:30-10:30 am at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street. FMI call 207-876-4813. This class is for all ages and abilities. Drop-ins welcome year round.  

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 American Legion and Eastern Area Agency on Aging serve weekly lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome, Lunch is free, but donations are accepted.

MILO: Dyer’s Hope House Food Distribution, 17 Park Street, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI call 207-279-1614.

MILO: The Milo Historical Society hosts a Milo Bicentennial planning meeting the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. FMI contact 207-943-2650 or deanne.p.merrill@gmail.com.

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 Friday Nite Jammers perform from 3-7 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center. Acoustic music only, suggested $3 donation.

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.

MONSON: The Monson Jammers play at the Finn Hall on Route 15 from 6-9 p.m.

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: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 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.

MONSON: The Monson Jammers play at the Monson Arts Moore Building on Main Street from 6-9 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: 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. for K-adult, 11 a.m. morning services, and 1 p.m. afternoon services as well as Wednesday services and a K-12 youth group at 6 p.m. FMI call Pastor George Dever at 207-217-4695.

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 10 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. Note of caution: our porch entry walkway is undergoing construction currently but access is still available. Services are recorded and can be viewed on YouTube after the service. The church also has an ACOA meeting Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the church parlor, NA meeting Mondays 7-8 p.m. in the education room, and AA meeting Saturdays 7-8 p.m. in the education room.

MILO: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 1-4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 4

ABBOT: Harold J. Crosby Community Band Summer Local Tour presents a free concert at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, with a discussion on phone support.

Saturday, Aug. 5

DEXTER: Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Cruise-In and Make-A-Wish Wings for Wheels Fly-In present “Wheels and Wings 2023” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dexter Regional Airport.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Mini Book sale from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade starts at 10 a.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts presents Panstorm in concert at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library pavilion.

Monday, Aug. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Monday night free community dinner at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 828 West Main Street. Takeout only begins at 5 p.m., while supplies last. FMI call 207-564-2872.

SEBEC: The annual town meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Harland A. Ladd Municipal Building.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

DEXTER: Riff Johnson performs at the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Eastern Maine Development Corporation discusses the Affordable Connectivity Program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts local fitness professional and personal trainer Adrienne Clarke at 6 p.m. at the pavilion. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

Thursday, Aug. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT:  The Thompson Free Library presents  “Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals” at 10:30 a.m. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: EAAA Caregiver Support Group meets from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA. No sign up necessary. FMI call 207-941-2865.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a hiking presentation by Parkman resident Dave Miller at 1:30 p.m. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Central Hall Commons hosts a drumming circle from 5:30-7 p.m. FMI contact operations@centralhallcommons.org or 207-343-3018.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: “Lungfish” author Meghan Gilliss will discuss her book at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

Friday, Aug. 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A contra dance will be from 7-10 p.m. at the Commons at Central Hall, with music by Some Reel People.

GREENVILLE: The 32nd Forest Heritage Days starts today at the Greenville Consolidated School campus. FMI go to http://www.forestheritagedays.org/.

Saturday, Aug. 12

DEXTER: The annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival features a day of events. FMI go to https://redhotdog.org/.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: World Krystal presents “My Favorite Opera Arias & Romances” with soprano Olga Zhuravel Masselli and Scott Wheatley on piano at 7 p.m. at Krystal Gallery Salon, 122 East Main Street. FMI see the business Facebook page. 

GREENVILLE: The 32nd Forest Heritage Days continues today at the Greenville Consolidated School campus. FMI go to http://www.forestheritagedays.org/.

MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a BBQ at 6 p.m., with social time starting at 5:30 p.m. To RSVP call Sharon at 207-279-7058.

PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange’s ninth annual Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m., including the presentation of this year’s scholarships. FMI call Sue Manchester at 207-277-3942.

ROCKWOOD: The 2023 Summer Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockwood Community Center on Route 15.

Sunday, Aug. 13

GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club’s annual auction starts at 10 a.m. at Woodys in the industrial park. The yard sale starts at 8 a.m.

WILLIMANTIC: The Big Pine Gun Club Youth Foundation hosts “22’s and You” a chance for youth to learn safe gun handling and shoot at no charge from 2-4 p.m. For ages 10-16, must be accompanied by an adult. Guns and ammo provided. Please do not bring your own gun or spectators. FMI call Roger Guay at 207-717-5266.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

DEXTER: The Breakers performs at the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m.

MONSON: A free “Global Maine” story time event will be at the Monson Public Library at 1 p.m. for children under the age of 8. FMI go to globalmaine.com.

Thursday, Aug. 17

DOVER-FOXCROFT: “The Mystery Traveler at Lake Fortune” author Cathie Pelletier will discuss her children’s book at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Harold J. Crosby Community Band Summer Local Tour presents a free concert at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library pavilion.

Friday, Aug. 18

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts an End of Summer Reading Party from 6-8 p.m. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

Saturday, Aug. 19

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice’s 16th annual Golf Open, an 18-hole scramble for teams of four, has flights at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Foxcroft Golf Club. FMI contact 207-802-8078 or info@pinetreehospice.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

DEXTER: The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band performs at the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 24

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 136th Piscataquis Valley Fair starts today and runs through Sunday, Aug. 27. FMI go to https://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Author Gretchen Cherington discusses her book  “The Butcher, The Embezzler, and The Fall Guy: A Family Memoir of Scandal and Greed in the Meat Industry” at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

Saturday, Aug. 26

MEDFORD: The town of Medford holds a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. to mark the completion of renovations of Veterans Memorial Park.

Thursday, Aug. 31

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Author Ed Linz discusses his book  “A Filthy Way to Die” at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to  www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.

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