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: Play group with Penquis CAP will be at Friends of Community FItness, the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 10:15 a.m. FMI call 207-876-4813.
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 12-3 p.m. and by appointment. Located on the Monument Road just across from the Civil War Monument and Veterans Honor Roll, we are handicap accessible and welcome all visitors. 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 Northern Light Mayo 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 12:30 p.m. 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 for coffee & conversation with free coffee and donuts every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come have a great time socializing over a hot cup of coffee with your fellow veterans. All veterans are welcome, and veterans assistance is also available.
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: Bingo at Chadbourne Merrill American Legion Post 29, 112 Park Street, at 5:45 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m.
GUILFORD: TOPS & KOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly & Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 4 p.m. on Thursdays at Friends of Community FItness, a national weight loss accountability group. FMI call 207-876-4813.
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 Street, 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 Center Baptist Church, 194 Butter Street, holds Sunday morning worship services at 10:30 a.m.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC, 3 School Street, invites the public to join in person for 11 a.m. services. 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, Dec. 6
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Central Hall Commons. FMI call Nancy at 207-564-0036.
GUILFORD: The Guilford tree lighting ceremony and Harvey Fundraiser Challenge finale will be at 5 p.m. at the downtown Braeburn lot and Guilford Historical Society. Museum. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take part in a kids craft activity, and enjoy cocoa and cookies.
MILO: Piscataquis Lodge #44’s second annual Festival of Trees will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at American Legion Post 41, 18 West Main Street, with the Legion conducting a raffle.
Saturday, Dec. 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual Kris Kringle Coffee will be from 9-11 a.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 West Main Street. FMI call 207-564-2872.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis Area Community Center offers holiday gift wrapping from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by donation at the Dover-Foxcroft American Legion, 112 Park Street. FMI contact 207-717-5674 or PACCmaine@gmail.com.
MILO: The Penquis Valley High School Class of 2025 presents the annual Breakfast with Santa from 8-10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. FMI contact 25macfer@msad41.us.
MILO: Piscataquis Lodge #44’s second annual Festival of Trees will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at American Legion Post 41, 18 West Main Street, with the Legion conducting a raffle.
MONSON: Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Monson Gym. The market committee will be serving lunch starting at 11 a.m. FMI contact Annalee Libby at 207-997-3268 or libby04406@gmail.com.
PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange, corner of State Highway 150 and North Dexter Road, hosts its annual kids’ Christmas party from 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9
MILO: Piscataquis Lodge #44’s second annual Festival of Trees will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 41, 18 West Main Street, with the Legion conducting a raffle.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
MILO: The Milo Garden Club Christmas party will be held at noon at the Pleasant Park Building. Please bring a hot dish, salad, or a side dish, a wrapped gift for the gift exchange, and an unwrapped toy for Secret Santa.
Thursday, Dec. 12
MONSON: The Maine State Troopers, both active duty and retired, will be holding a memorial wreath-laying ceremony at 1 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, 416 North Guilford Road. After the program the Monson Historical Society will be providing refreshments at the museum, next to the town office/fire station. FMI call the Bennetts at 207-876-3073.
Friday, Dec. 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Masonic Building Association’s third annual Festival of Trees will be at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds Dining Hall from 4-9 p.m., to benefit the association’s new building fund and masonic charities.
Saturday, Dec. 14
DEXTER: The HJ Crosby Community Band presents a free holiday concert with goodies at 1:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 8-12 Main Street with the public entrance in front. The ramp may be accessed via the municipal parking lot if needed. Donations are welcome to offset costs, no makeup date if there is inclement weather. FMI contact 207-924-6235 or crosbycommunityband@gmail.com or go to www.cuthbert-foundation.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Masonic Building Association’s third annual Festival of Trees will be at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds Dining Hall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., to benefit the association’s new building fund and masonic charities.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy Key Club holds its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym. FMI contact grolleston@foxcroftacademy.org.
MILO: American Legion Post 41, 18 West Main Street, serves a bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m. or until sold out.
SANGERVILLE: The 20th annual Unitarian Church Procrastinators’ Craft Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville & Dover-Foxcroft, 11 Church, Come to shop local, stay for the great food, and live music.
SEBEC: Free gingerbread building with Santa, for ages 3 and up, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Reading Room, with the snow date being 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. To register, call Barbara at 207-564-3232.
Sunday, Dec. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Masonic Building Association’s third annual Festival of Trees will be at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds Dining Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to benefit the association’s new building fund and masonic charities.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy Key Club holds its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym. FMI contact grolleston@foxcroftacademy.org.
GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Community Chorus presents “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. at the Union Church, 2 Moosehead Lake Road.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
GREENVILLE: The annual Greenville Consolidated School holiday art display & concert starts at 5:45 p.m. with the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Friday, Dec. 20
GUILFORD: The Mount View Chamber Singers will perform the “Carols in the Round” concert at 6 p.m. at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 156 East Main Street and Guilford United Methodist Church will combine for a special Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. A potluck will follow.
SEBEC: The Sebec Village Community Christian Church. Christmas Eve service will be at 4:30 p.m., with fellowship after.
Friday, Dec. 27
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main Street, serves a free community lasagna meal starting at 5 p.m. while supplies last. FMI call Pastor George at 207-217-4695.