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.

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.

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: Dexter Regional Development Corporation meets first Tuesday of the month. For more info. call 924-3064.

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: 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.

GUILFORD: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St.

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’s museum 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: 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: 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: 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.

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 Pantry of Hope Food Cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday.  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.

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

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

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: “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.

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: 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.

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 Morton Avenue gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

Thursday, Nov. 3

GUILFORD: NAMI Piscataquis County hosts a presentation on the Maine Parent Federation at 10 a.m. at the Guilford Memorial Library. FMI call 924-7903.

GUILFORD: Piscataquis Pomona Grangers meet at the Valley Grange at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. FMI call 924-4123.

Friday, Nov. 4

DEXTER: The Skeleton Crew meets at 1 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library, with guest speaker Scott Mayer discussing meditation and healing. FMI call 924-7292.

DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 serves a chicken pot pie supper from 5-7 p.m. to benefit bringing The Moving Wall to town next year. FMI call 270-0286.

DEXTER: DDATT’s First Friday discussion will examine planning for a fuel shortage, starting at 6 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 924-3836 or 277-4221.

GREENVILLE: The PRYMCA directors host an open house at the new Greenville Child Care Center, 127 Moosehead Lake Rd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. FMI call 695-0027 or 564-7111.

Saturday, Nov. 5

BROWNVILLE JCT: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church serves a baked bean and ham supper from 5-6:30 p.m. at the BJHS Alumni/American Legion Building on Railroad Ave.

DEXTER: The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main St., serves a hunters breakfast from 4-10 a.m.

DEXTER: The Our Lady of Snows Christmas craft fair takes place at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Wassabec Genealogical Society meets in the Borestone Room at Mayo Regional Hospital from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with a program on four veterans and fraternal groups. FMI call 876-3614.

HARMONY: A craft fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center, to benefit building repairs. FMI call 683-5237 or 683-5621.

SANGERVILLE: The East Sangerville Grange holds its 41st annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SANGERVILLE: Lou and Peter Berryman perform at the East Sangerville Grange’s Coffee House at 7 p.m., with doors at 5:30 p.m. FMI call 564-8596.

SEBEC: A chicken and biscuit supper and silent auction will be at the Reading Room from 4:30-6 p.m. to benefit a family battling cancer.

SHIRLEY: The Shirley Community Church’s 12th annual Christmas craft fair takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the town hall. FMI call 997-3273.

Sunday, Nov. 6

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice and Community Health & Counseling host the annual Celebration of Remembrance at the Charlotte White Center from 1:30-3 p.m. FMI call 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

GUILFORD: Friends of Community Fitness’ sixth annual Turkey Trot & Walk starts at 11 a.m., with a light luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and proceeds to benefit area food cupboards. FMI call 876-4813.

MONSON: Tisbury Manor Chapter DAR and American Legion Towne Holmbom will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. at the UCC Church, 159 North Guilford Rd. FMI go to www.tisburymanordar.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

DEXTER: The GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club’s annual bake sale starts at 8 a.m. at the town hall for election day.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Pine Tree Hospice Lunch ‘n Learn on funeral options will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

GUILFORD: The first meeting of the NAMI Piscataquis County daytime support group is from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Guilford Memorial Library. FMI call 924-7903.

Thursday, Nov. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A free session of the Essentials of College Planning will be offered at 1 p.m. at the Penquis Higher Education Center. To register call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.

GREENVILLE: The Greenville Schools hosts a Veterans Day tribute at 1 p.m.

GUILFORD: The annual SAD 4 Veterans Day celebration starts at 1 p.m. at PCSS.

Friday, Nov. 11

GARLAND: The Garland Grange serves a boiled dinner and baked bean supper from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-6954.

MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual dinner for veterans and their families will be at noon, with doors at 11 a.m. and the American Legion Post 41 POW/MIA ceremony at 11:45 a.m. For home delivery, call 943-2486.

SANGERVILLE: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft, located at the corner of Main and Church streets, serves a free Veterans Day lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12

BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church serves its annual harvest supper from 5-6:30 p.m. FMI call 943-2839.

DEXTER: The Dexter Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held at the school at 6 p.m. For tickets call 924-5536.

GUILFORD: A blanking-making day, for Project Linus and veterans, starts at 9 a.m. at the Valley Grange. FMI call 564-8290 or 876-4131.

MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage games from 1-3 p.m. FMI call 943-3677 or 343-2612.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a baked bean and hot dog, ham and pulled pork supper from 4:30-6 p.m.

PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange serves its hunters supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. FMI call 277-3942.

Sunday, Nov. 13

MILO: The Park Street United Methodist Church conducts a turkey drive at Tradewinds Marketplace from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to benefit the Ecumenical Food Cupboard. FMI see the event Facebook page.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

DEXTER: The GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club meets at the town hall at 1:30 p.m., with guest speaker GFWC Maine President Mary Libby.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre screens “The Global Banquet, Politics of Food” at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.centertheatre.org.

Friday, Nov. 18

GUILFORD: Valley Grange meets at 7 p.m. with its homecoming program and a potluck at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-0820.

Saturday, Nov. 19

ATKINSON: The Atkinson United Methodist Church serves a hunters breakfast from 4:30-8 a.m.

MONSON: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion meets at 1 p.m. at the Towne-Holbon Post 116 home at 159 North Guilford Rd., with lunch at noon.

 

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