Calendar of events
Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19. 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: SilverSneakers classes at Friends of Community Fitness every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call or come in to preregister at 207-876-4813.
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.
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 June, July, and August 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: 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.
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: 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.
Saturday, Sept. 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis Soil and Water Conservation District and the East Sangerville Grange host a cider pressing event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the district’s Law Farm outdoor classroom. Register at www.piscataquisswcd.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A historic walking tour along Main Street starts at 1 p.m. at Merrick Square. FMI contact chrism2666@gmail.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft will honor the club’s dear friend and 65-year member the late Harold “Doc” Sherman with the dedication of the Kiwanis Park Gazebo and ramp at 2:30 p.m.
GUILFORD:The Guilford United Methodist Church serves a public takeout pot roast dinner. Preorder by Sept. 14, call Diana H. at 207-717-3946 or 207-876-3372 to leave a message. Pick up is 4:30-5:30 p.m.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual Cruise-In will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 Harris Pond Road in the Milo Business Park. FMI see “Three Rivers Kiwanis” on Facebook.
MONSON: A New England contra dance takes place at the Finn Hall on Route 15 from 7-10 p.m. FMI call 207-997-3630 or 207-997-3355.
SEBEC: A ham dinner is served at the Reading Room at 4:30 p..m, with pre-orders picked up from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18
DEXTER: The Harold J. Crosby Community Band of Dexter’s Band Camp Maine Bicentennial concludes with a free public concert at the municipal parking lot at 1:30 p.m. (at the town hall with inclement weather).
Tuesday, Sept. 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The “buried in books” ten cent book sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be from 12-6 p.m. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Ice Dance International performs at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena at 6:30 p.m. For tickets go to http://www.thepcia.com/idi-figure-show.html.
MILO: A Discover Girl Scouts event will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Milo Elementary. FMI go to https://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/en/events/new-member-sign-up-events.html.
Friday, Sept. 23
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The “buried in books” ten cent book sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library celebrates the arrival of fall at 7 p.m. at the Law Farm with “A Family Autumn Equinox Walk” using lanterns. FMI go to https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Saturday, Sept. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The “buried in books” ten cent book sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI go to https://www.thompson.lib.me.us/.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Center Theatre board member Dani Buschmann will stay on the roof in the “Stuck in a Seat” fundraiser starting at 10 a.m. to raise at least $1,000 for the theatre, with the event live streamed. FMI go to https://www.centertheatre.org/dani-on-deck.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice hosts “Looking Back Moving Forward,” a free community event to honor loss and learn about grief from 1-3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. FMI contact 207-802-8078 or email info@pinetreehospice.org.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis serves its annual “Blueberry Suppah” from 5-6:30 p.m. FMI see “Three Rivers Kiwanis” on Facebook.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society presents an antique appraisal session at the Monson Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FMI call 207-876-3073.
SEBEC: The third annual Jimmy Mike’s Whoopie Pie Sale & Yard Sale for Charity is taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reading Room, 665 Sebec Village Road. FMI call 207-564-3232.
Monday, Sept. 26
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Headquarters.
Thursday, Sept. 29
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Essentials of College Planning will be offered at 1 and 2 p.m. at the Penquis Higher Education Center. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit http://meoc.maine.edu.
Friday, Sept. 30
MILO: A fish fry will be served at American Legion Post 41, 18 West Main Street, from 4:30-6 p.m. Eat it, take out, or have home delivery in the Milo area at 207-943-9135.
Saturday, Oct. 1
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The JD Foundation’s sixth annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence starts at 10 a.m. at the PRYMCA, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. FMI go to www.thejdfoundation.org.
MILO: The fourth annual Penquis Valley High School craft fair, with free admission, runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI email akristiansen@msad41.us.
Sunday, Oct. 9
GUILFORD: Friends of Community Fitness hosts a Hunter’s Full Moon Pickleball Party beginning at sunset at 6:03 p.m. FMI call 207-876-4813.
Saturday, Oct. 15
DEXTER: The Dexter Revitalization Committee presents the inaugural Central Highlands Tradeshow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dexter Town Hall.
Sunday, Oct. 16
DEXTER: The Dexter Revitalization Committee presents the inaugural Central Highlands Tradeshow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dexter Town Hall.
Saturday, Oct. 29
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre screens “The Rocky Horror Show” at 10 p.m. with a live shadow cast. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.