Local Events Calendar

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.-noon 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, June 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A presidential debate watch party will be this evening and tomorrow night at 9 p.m. at Piscataquis Democratic headquarters, 25 North St.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Bed and Breakfast presents an evening of Celtic classics at 7 p.m. with Linda J. Hall “The Harp Lady.” To register go to guilfordbnb.com.

Thursday, June 27
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features My Wild Fern Sea Shell Dreamcatchers at 10:30 a.m. FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.
GREENVILLE: “Following Thoreau to Chesuncook” will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Union Church, 2 Moosehead Lake Rd., to benefit restoration projects at the historic Chesuncook Village Church.

Friday, June 28
GREENVILLE: An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the American Legion, 218 Pritham Ave. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
MONSON: Christopher Keene speaks on hiking the Great Circle Trail at 7 p.m. at the Monson AT Visitor Center. FMI contact 573-0163 or monsonvisitorcenter@appalachiantrail.org.

Saturday, June 29
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church hosts a concert by the Lovely Family at 7 p.m.
DEXTER: The Katahdin Valley Boys perform at 7 p.m. at the Wayside Theatre/Grange. FMI see “Wayside Grange” on Facebook.
MONSON: The Monson AT Visitor Center offers a mindful nature walk from 10 a.m.-noon. FMI contact 573-0163 or monsonvisitorcenter@appalachiantrail.org.
SANGERVILLE: The South Sangerville Grange serves a bean hole bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m. FMI call 924-7460.

Sunday, June 30
DEXTER: An art show and reception will be from noon-5 p.m. at Millworks on Church St.

Tuesday, July 2
DEXTER: Ken & Jane Brooks perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

Wednesday, July 3
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The United Methodist Church of Dover-Foxcroft’s Fourth of July pie sale starts at 8 a.m. on the front lawn at 156 East Main St. FMI call 564-8055.

Friday, July 5
DEXTER: An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1-6 p.m. at Cambridge Masors, 7 Ripley Rd. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
DEXTER: A VFW community lasagna supper will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at the 20 Cedar St. hall.

Saturday, July 6
BLANCHARD: The Blanchard Preservation Society hosts a yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Meeting House, as part of a town-wide yard sale.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Bed and Breakfast hosts the murder mystery “Investment in Murder” at 7 p.m. To register go to guilfordbnb.com.
MONSON: A dance will be from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Finn Hall on Rt. 15. FMI call 997-3355.

Sunday, July 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital — come hear about local action on global issues.

Wednesday, July 10
DEXTER: An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1-6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 179 North Dexter Rd. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library hosts a free screening of “Chicken Run” at 6 p.m. FMI call 924-7292.
GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a reading with “The Lobster Lake Bandits — Mystery at Moosehead” author Tommy Carbone at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features a Mayo Regional Hospital program on ticks at 10:45 a.m. FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.

Friday, July 12
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD screens “Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective” at 8 p.m. as a summer drive-in movie. To RSVP contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.

Saturday, July 13
ABBOT: The JD Foundation’s live auction will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 107 Main Rd., with a preview at 9 a.m. FMI go to thejdfoundation.org.
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church hosts a potluck supper at 6 p.m. with church and community slideshow to follow for the church’s 200th anniversary celebration. FMI call 965-8075 or 965-8493.
GREENVILLE: The Friends of Wilson Ponds annual meeting, with speakers from the Maine Warden Service, will be at 9:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch at 44 Camp Muzzy Rd. (off the Outer Scammon Rd.).
SEBEC: The Sebec Lake Association annual meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Piscataquis Room at Mayo Regional Hospital, with the directors meeting at 8 a.m. FMI go to sebeclakeassoc.com.

Tuesday, July 16
DEXTER: The Ray Stafford Trio perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

Thursday, July 18
ABBOT: LakeSmart volunteer training runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the town hall. FMI contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features Dyan McCarthy-Clark’s story telling 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.

Friday, July 19
BLANCHARD: The Blanchard Preservation Society hosts a concert with Ken & Jane Brooks, featuring Stuart Moore, at 7 p.m. at the Meeting House.

Saturday, July 20
ATKINSON: The 32nd annual Atkinson Quilt Show will be at the Atkinson United Methodist Church from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 564-7060.

Tuesday, July 23
DEXTER: Me & Martha perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

Thursday, July 25
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha summer lunch program features a Mayo Regional Hospital program on bones at 10:45 a.m. FMI go to http://www.sedomocha.org/.

Saturday, July 27
GUILFORD: The Fitness 5K starts at 8 a.m. downtown, with a 1K Kids Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. FMI go to www.comfitme.com.

Tuesday, July 30
DEXTER: Fishes of Men perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 3
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.

Tuesday, Aug. 6
DEXTER: Takaras perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

Thursday, Aug. 8
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/.
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.

Friday, Aug. 9
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.

Tuesday, Aug. 13
DEXTER: Like Minded perform at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

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/.

Friday, Aug. 16
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
MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction starts at 9 a.m. FMI call 603-767-9666.

Tuesday, Aug. 20
DEXTER: The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band performs at 6 p.m. as part of the Wayside Park Summer Concert Series.

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.

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