COMMUNITY CALENDAR

List your event in the Community Events Calendar. Mail to Calendar, The Piscataquis Observer, PO Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 or email to observer@nepublish.com with event name, date, place, time and telephone number. Deadline for submissions is Friday at 4 p.m. For full calendar, please go to www.observer-me.com.

Thursday, Dec. 3

SANGERVILLE: Piscataquis Pomona Grange meets at the South Sangerville Grange for the annual Christmas program at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6. FMI call 924-3537.

Friday, Dec. 4

DEXTER: Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition’s First Friday movie “Living Small” will be screened at 6 p.m. in the Abbott Memorial Library Meeting Room. FMI contact 277-4221 or info@ddatt.org.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Thayer Parkway Community Room. FMI contact 270-2730 or nancy.matulis@yahoo.com.

GUILFORD: Valley Grange meets for the annual “breakfast for supper” fellowship at 6 p.m., with a Christmas program to follow at 7. FMI call 564-0820.

Saturday, Dec. 5

CAMBRIDGE: The Cambridge Cruisers’ Toy Drive, for SAD 4 families, features a baked bean dinner at the town office at noon, with admission being a new, unwrapped toy. FMI contact 277-5926 or macch@tds.net.

CHARLESTON: A spaghetti dinner and silent auction, to benefit a resident who lost a hand in a wood splitter accident, takes place from 4-6 p.m. at the Charleston Community Center.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual Hometown Holidays celebration features events across the county. FMI go to www.piscataquischamber.com.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church’s annual Kris Kringle Koffee takes place from 9-11 a.m.

MILO: The Park Street United Methodist Church holds a Christmas Fair from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with a beef stew luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. FMI call 943-3474.

MONSON: The annual Kris Kringle Market takes place at the Monson Gym from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 997-3268 or 827-4857.

SANGERVILLE: The Jim Gallant Band performs at the East Sangerville Grange Coffee House at 7 p.m. FMI call 564-3173.

Sunday, Dec. 6

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy Key Club’s fourth annual Reindeer Run 5K, to benefit community Christmas projects, starts at 1 p.m. by the east entrance with registration from noon-12:45 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Retired Educators’ Christmas luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. at Thayer Parkway.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

MILO: The Milo Garden Club’s potluck takes place at noon at Pleasant Park, with a Edwin Treworgy presenting at sing-along. Bring a gift to exchange and an unwrapped toy for the Secret Santa program.

Thursday, Dec. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library holds a book sale, to benefit the Millinocket Public Library, from noon-6 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

EAST CORINTH: The widows and widowers group meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Restaurant. FMI call 924-5351.

Friday, Dec. 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library holds a book sale, to benefit the Millinocket Public Library, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

GARLAND: The Garland Grange serves a chicken pie supper from 5-7 p.m.

GARLAND: A family contra dance takes place at the Garland Grange from 7-9 p.m. FMI call 277-3961 or 924-3925.

Saturday, Dec. 12

DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library holds a Holiday Cookie Exchange at 2 p.m. FMI call 924-7292.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library holds a book sale, to benefit the Millinocket Public Library, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church Chancel Choir and the First Congregational Church Brewer Congregational Chancel Choir perform a Christmas concert at 3 p.m. (with a concert in Brewer at 35 Church St. at 3 p.m. on Dec. 13).

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a baked bean supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with takeout available. For home delivery call 615-7560.

MONSON: The Moosehead Community Chorus performs at the Monson Community Center at 7 p.m.

SANGERVILLE: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft holds its 13th annual Procrastinator’s Holiday Fair, Bake Sale and Raffle from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PARKMAN: Santa will bring his workshop to the Parkman Grange from 1-3:30 p.m., with activities for children.

Sunday, Dec. 13

DEXTER: The HJ Crosby Community Band performs a holiday concert at the town hall at 2 p.m. — with Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. as a snowdate.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

GREENVILLE: The Moosehead Community Chorus performs at the Union Evangelical Church at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Sebasticook Valley Community Band performs a Christmas concert at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

Saturday, Dec. 19

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Slightly Off-Center Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

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 American Legion meets on the second Monday of the month — from September to May — with supper at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 6 p.m. Bingo is on Thursday. For more info. call 564-3265.

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.

GREENVILLE: Moosehead Quilters meet the second Monday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion. For more info. call 695-3648.

GUILFORD: The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club plays the second Monday at 1 p.m. at the Guilford Memorial Library.

MILO: Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Park St. United Methodist Church, 15 Park St.

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 Penquis Beekeepers Association meets the second Tuesday at the VFW Hall on Cedar St. For more info. call 997-3546.

DEXTER: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Spring St.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foster/Adoptive/Kinship. Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6–7:30 p.m. at Mayo Regional Hospital, Borestone and Sebec conference room. Childcare is provided. RSVP required. For more info., call1-800-833-9786 or email info@affm.net.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Knitting Group 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call 564-3350 for more info.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Spruce Run/Womancare 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.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice offers an adult bereavement support group on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

GUILFORD: A quilters group meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at the Guilford United Methodist Church from 9 -11:30 a.m.

MILO: Spruce Run/Womancare Alliance 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 House is open from 1-3 p.m.

Wednesdays

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: New moms support group meets the second Wednesday of the month in Resource Center at Mayo Regional Hospital from 10-11 a.m. For more info. call 564-4417.

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 Sons of American Legion meets at the Post, 112 Park St., at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. For more info. call 564-3265.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Anchor Holds Church of God, 57 High St., holds Bible study at 6 p.m.

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: Spruce Run/Womancare 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.

GREENVILLE: A cancer prayer and support group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Peoples United Methodist Church. For more info. call 717-8714 or 695-3001.

GUILFORD: The Hands of Hope food cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. FMI call 876-3373.

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.

Thursdays

ABBOT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. at the Abbot Town Hall.

DEXTER: Diabetes Support Group, second Thursday at 3 p.m., St. Anne’s Parish Center.

DEXTER: The Shirley B. Carter VFW Post 4298 holds monthly meetings every first Thursday at 7 p.m. at the post home on Cedar St. For more info. call 924-5481.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Thompson Free Library.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.m., with a potluck lunch, in the Community Room of the Morton Avenue Municipal Building.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society Observer Building will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Second Thursday of the month a caregiver support group meets from 2-3 p.m. in the Community Room at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building. For more info. call 1-800-432-7812.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: GEAR Parent Network Support Group will meet at Mayo Hospital from 6-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday. For more info. call 564-3361 or 1-800-264-9224.

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.

GREENVILLE: Every third Thursday, Moosehead ATV Riders, 6:30 p.m., at the club on Scammon Rd.

GUILFORD: “Covenant: Creating Living & Trust” Bible study Thursdays 10 a.m. at Guilford UMC and “Paul’s Letter to the Phillipians” Bible study at 1 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.

SHIRLEY: The Shirley Bog Trail Busters meet the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shirley Library — with a director’s meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Fridays

DEXTER: Spruce Run/Womancare 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: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 3:30 p.m. For more info. call 924-7292.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the Morton Ave. gym from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Republican Committee will meet the second Friday of the month in the Piscataquis Room at Mayo Regional Hospital at 7 p.m.

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.

GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at noon.

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 New Hope Baptist Church’s food pantry distribution takes place from 8:15-9:15 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. FMI call 924-7419.

GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 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

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the SeDoMoCha School gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.