Upcoming events around the region.

Growing Through Grief meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 1-3 p.m. in Dover-Foxcroft.The grief support group, presentation and delicious dessert are free of charge. Participants must pre-register by calling Pine Tree Hospice at 207-564-4346.

The first session in this program series is our Snowshoe Adventure at the Law Farm from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. There is a snow day for this event, Saturday, Feb. 22 with the same time and location. Registration is required and open for this fun outdoor program.

Girl Scouts of Maine announces that it will host a new member sign-up event for potential members and volunteers at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Ridge View Community School.

Local NAMI leaders Jane Fairchild, Beth Ranagan and Joe Ranagan presented at the Dover-Foxcroft AARP Coffee Talk on Jan. 28 at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft.

Upcoming events around the region.

February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA is offering a Fit February Challenge to help families in Piscataquis County be heart healthy. Participants will receive heart healthy tips and be encouraged to complete a variety of fun and healthy activities to receive entries into prize drawings throughout the month.

The public is cordially invited to a concert of classical music performed by The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft, located on the corner of Church St. and Rt. 23.

It is with deep regret that organizers announce that this year’s Wilderness Sled Dog Race will be canceled, the event had been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1.

Upcoming events around the region.

Famed mythologist and storyteller Joseph Campbell once said, “Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.” This February make the Thompson Free Library (TFL) in Dover-Foxcroft your special place for learning, connection, information and fun.

A Community Climate Conversation potluck will be at The Commons at Central Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.

The Sangerville Historical Society will hold its January meeting  in the Community Room at the town hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thayer Parkway Community Room, 33 Thayer Parkway, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. The guest will be Monica Mitchell, vision rehab counselor.

Join us Jan 24-26 for the 13th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby. We will be giving away some awesome prizes once again this winter. Of course, there will be prize money for the three largest togue: first place - $1,500, second place - $500; and third place - $250.

The January Dexter Tea Talk featured speaker and musical performer Rose Hinkley, director of the Central Maine Country Music Association, presented information about charitable work and membership within her organization on Jan. 9 at Gatherings 4 Main St.

Upcoming events around the region.

Growing Through Grief meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, from 1-3 p.m. in Dover-Foxcroft. The grief support group, presentation and delicious dessert are free of charge. Participants must pre-register by calling Pine Tree Hospice at 207-564-4346.