September signals transition.It means back to school for students, back to work for educators, and back to our projects and goals, buoyed by a sense of urgency and clarity that autumn days can bring. Think of the Thompson Free Library as the friend who keeps you grounded and on track as you navigate your transitions.

Upcoming events for the region's Granges.

Upcoming events around the region

On​ ​​Wednesday,​ ​Sept.​ ​6 ​​Foxcroft​ ​Academy​ ​will ​​host​ its​ ​​annual​ fall​ open​ house.

Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) will visit Earth Dharma Farm in Jackson (near Belfast) on Saturday morning, Sept. 9 to investigate how woody material can be used to supply heat and fertility to farms and homesteads.

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Piscataquis Valley Fair, which began in 1887. The 2017 fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 27 at the fairgrounds located at 77 Fairview Avenue. The four days will feature exhibitions, rides, concerts, and fun for all ages.

Calendar of events for August and September

The Introduction to Low Impact Forestry workshop will be held on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a rain date of Friday, Sept. 1. The workshop is designed for stewards of small or large woodlots who are interested in safely developing a set of skills to cut and harvest wood products in an ecologically sound tradition. This workshop is intended to bring participants up to speed on low impact forestry principles and practices.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A large crowd enjoyed the opening night of “Nunsense” at the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft on Friday, Aug.

Two businesses are coming together to help raise money for the homeless pets at the Bangor Humane Society. Russ Maynard of Blackstream Custom Cycles in Hermon is partnering with Dysart’s Restaurant on Broadway in Bangor to organize a charity motorcycle ride and concert for the shelter with proceeds benefiting the agency’s annual Paws on Parade event.

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center formerly known as the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, will host an open house and barbecue at the Dover-Foxcroft office located at 8 Mechanic Street on Friday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in celebration of the organization’s recent name change.

The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug. 12 as the second annual event will feature activities, with free admission, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. -- rain or shine.

The 26th annual Maine Forest Heritage Days is set to take place Aug. 10-13. The weekend includes a bus tour through Maine’s working forest, a craft fair, carriage rides, chainsaw carving, a “Roaring Twenties” cruise aboard the Katahdin, a woodsman demonstration featuring chopping and ax throwing, and the regional Game of Logging competition.

August calendar of events

Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital invites the community to join in a celebration of 100 years of caring on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital located at 364 Pritham Avenue.

The Center Theatre will be presenting the hilarious musical comedy “Nunsense” starting on Friday, Aug. 11. The show will be performed the weekends of Aug. 11 and 18 at the Center Theatre and then, for the first time, the theatre will be bringing the show to Greenville High School for two performances on Saturday, Aug. 26.

August calendar of events

Siesta Sanctuary will host an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. Over 80 parrots are looking forward to talking, playing, and admiring visitors, too. The event has free admission, parrot feathers, games, a treasure hunt, and a donation table.