Local Events Calendar

Calendar of events

Recurring Events
Mondays
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Morton Avenue Municipal Building — except for holidays — with the Community Cafe for lunch. For meal reservations call 943-2488.
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.
GREENVILLE: The Partnership Food Pantry is open the first and third Mondays from 11 a.m.-noon behind the fire station on Minden St. FMI call 518-8833.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC offers Old Testament Bible study from 10-11 a.m. FMI call 876-3372.
MILO: Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Park St. United Methodist Church, 15 Park St.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage tournaments at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays.

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. For more info. call 207-924-6235 or go to www.cuthbert-foundation.org.
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: Partners for Peace drop-in support group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 8 Mechanic St. For more info. call 564-8166.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Weight Watchers meets at the United Methodist Church at 38 East Main St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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). For more info. 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. For more info. 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’s museum is open from 1-3 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 1-3 p.m. FMI or for an appointment 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: 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. For more info, call Stephanie Bridges at 278-2307 or Mary Tuttle at 924-3881.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free community Quigong class is offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Center Theatre.
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: 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 7-8 p.m. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice holds Nights of Service for children and adults from 7-8 p.m. For more info. call 564-4346.
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. For more info. call 564-8166.
GUILFORD: The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Guilford Memorial Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. FMI call 924-7903.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 is open from 7:30 a.m.-noon for veterans and members to meet.
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 is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI or an appointment call 557-7769 or 876-3073.
SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first Wednesday and third Friday 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: 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: The Pantry of Hope Food Cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-4 p.m. FMI call 876-3372.
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. For more info. 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. For more info. 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 3:30 p.m. For more info. call 924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 156 East Main St.
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 is open the second and fourth Fridays from noon-3 p.m. at 84 Elm St. 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. For more info. call 943-5185.
MONSON: The Monson & Appalachian Trail Information Center, on the main road, invites the public from 1-5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to learn about life and culture of the wilderness for hikers, visitors, and those who call the Monson area home.

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.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Grief Care Support Group meets the first and third Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at 48 Morton Ave., Suite E. FMI call 717-8750.
GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI or an appointment call 557-7769 or 876-3073.

Sundays
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.

Wednesday, Aug. 9
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a book signing with Maine author Rick Dobbs at 5 p.m. FMI call 695-3579.

Thursday, Aug. 10
CORINTH: The Widow and Widowers Group meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Restaurant, 98 Main St. FMI call 943-7303 or 876-3787.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Brown Bag Lunch Series event with Penquis Child Abuse and Neglect Educator Stephen Maera from 12:30-1:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a Family Lawn Game Night from 6-7 pm. FMI call 564-3350.
ROCKWOOD: The Rockwood Community Church Bazaar will be from 9 a.m.-noon at the Rockwood Community Center on Rt. 15.

Friday, Aug. 11
GARLAND: The Garland Grange serves a barbecue pork and chicken supper from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-4123.
GREENVILLE: The 26th annual Forest Heritage Days features events today and tomorrow on the Greenville School campus. FMI go to www.forestheritagedays.org.

Saturday, Aug. 12
BLANCHARD: The Blanchard Preservation Society’s River Drivers Bean Hole Bean Festival will be from noon-4 p.m. at Vainio’s Grove or at the Meeting House with rain. FMI call 876-3614.
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society Parish House Museum will be open from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 2-3 p.m.
DEXTER: The second annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival features a day of events downtown. FMI go to www.redhotdog.org.
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library hosts a book sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI call 924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players present “Nunsense” at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Foxcroft Academy wrestling team’s trip to tournaments in Washington, D.C. and Virginia will be served from 4-7 p.m. at the school.
GREENVILLE: C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital holds a 100th anniversary celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI go to www.cadean.org.
HARMONY: The Siesta Sanctuary hosts an open house today and tomorrow from noon-5 p.m. FMI see the organization Facebook page or call 683-6322.
MILO: The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee meets from 10 a.m.-noon at the town hall. FMI email ckbteach@gmail.com.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 hosts a baked bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players present “Nunsense” at 2 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: In recognition of the approaching 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Chadbourne-Merrill Post 29 will offer free ice cream cones to the first 100 children stopping by Butterfields on West Main St. from 2-4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 14
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover & Foxcroft Water District trustees’ monthly meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the district office, 48 Morton Ave. Suite B.

Tuesday, Aug. 15
DEXTER: The GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club will have a picnic in Eleanor Ronco Park on Grove St. at noon, the club will meet at the town hall at 1:30 p.m. in the event of rain.
DEXTER: The Wayside Park Summer Concert Series features the Sebasticook Valley Band from 6-7:30 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a presentation by the PCSWCD on invasive forest pests at 5:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Wednesday, Aug. 16
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a paper making session at 10:30 a.m. FMI call 564-3350.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a book signing with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes at 5 p.m. FMI call 695-3579.

Thursday, Aug. 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts “The Art and History of Paper Making in Maine” at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Friday, Aug. 18
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Partners for Peace, 8 Mechanic St., holds an open house and barbecue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate the organization’s name change. FMI call 564-8166.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players present “Nunsense” at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts its annual auction today and tomorrow. FMI call 943-7476 or see the organization Facebook page.

Saturday, Aug. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players present “Nunsense” at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.
GREENVILLE JUNCTION: The annual Depot Celebration and Mooseburger BBQ will be at the Depot from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI go to www.greevilledepot.org.
GUILFORD: The Big Pine Gun Club, on the North Guilford Rd., hosts an action pistol shooting competition starting at 8:30 a.m. FMI call 564-0721.
SEBEC: The seventh annual community breakfast and silent auction will be from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Reading Room in the village.

Sunday, Aug. 20
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players present “Nunsense” at 2 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

Tuesday, Aug. 22
DEXTER: The Wayside Park Summer Concert Series features 3 Yankees and a Hillbilly from 6-7:30 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a session of the Let’s Talk About It book series on “All Souls from South Boston” at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Thursday, Aug. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 130th Piscataquis Valley Fair takes place today through Aug. 27. FMI go to www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com.

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