Local Events 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.

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.

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

Tuesdays

BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Historical Society’s Old Parish Museum is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info. call 965-8070 or 943-7791.

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 First Free 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: The Dover Cove Farmers’ Market (corner of South and Pine streets) will be open from 2-6 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Weight Watchers meets at the United Methodist Church at 38 East Main St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

GUILFORD: Community Fitness, 31 High St., offers brunch socials the first Tuesday at 11 a.m. with a potluck and guest speakers. For more info. call 876-4813.

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: 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: 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.

GUILFORD: The food cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3 p.m.

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.

BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Historical Society’s Old Parish Museum is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info. call 965-8070 or 943-7791.

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: 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.

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: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 11 a.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: 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.

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.

SANGERVILLE: The South Sangerville Grange meets the first and third Friday of the month, with a potluck at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7.

Saturdays

DEXTER: Abbott Memorial Library holds Story Hour at 10 a.m. for youngsters up to age six accompanied by an adult. Free to the public. For more info, call the library at 924-7292.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Cove Farmers’ Market (corner of South and Pine streets) will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 27

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 128th annual Piscataquis Valley Fair starts today and runs through Aug. 30. FMI go to www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The office of U.S. Sen. Angus King will offer constituent outreach hours from 2-4 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 1-800-432-1599.

Saturday, Aug. 29

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The second annual Angels for Education 5K starts at 9 a.m. at Foxcroft Academy, with registration at 8 a.m., to benefit scholarships in memory of Bonnie Goggin, RN and Tracy Kazprzak, RN. A mile fun run starts at 10 a.m. FMI see “Angels for Education” on Facebook.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Maple Pageant, for girls in grades K-12, starts at 10 a.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. FMI call 343-0507 or 735-6677.

Sunday, Aug. 30

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church hosts a special singing service at 10:30 a.m. with outdoor cookout to follow. FMI call 564-8055.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A weekly Bible study at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, led by Father Kevin Hollsapple, starts today at 2 p.m. FMI call 564-0036.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis Public Health Council offers a free session of the Cooking Matters pop-up store tour at 2 p.m. in the Piscataquis Room at Mayo Regional Hospital. To register contact 564-4159 or kparkman@mayohospital.com.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meets at 4 p.m. in the home library. FMI call 564-8129.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will host a presentation by genealogist Nina Brawn at 7 p.m. in the Gerrish-Warren Room at Thayer Parkway.

Friday, Sept. 4

DEXTER: The Skeleton Crew  hosts a presentation by Millside Fitness owner Marcy King on preventing falls at noon at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 924-7929.

DEXTER: DDATT will hold a beginner seed-saving workshop from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 277-4221 or 924-3836.

Thursday, Sept. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice offers a free session of “Caring for the Person with Dementia” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church. To register contact 564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.

GREENVILLE: The 42nd International Seaplane Fly-In starts today and runs through Sept. 13. FMI go to www.seaplanefly-in.org.

Friday, Sept. 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Who tribute band Magic Bus perform at the Center Theatre at 8 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.

Saturday, Sept. 12

DEXTER: The Wayside Grange serves a boiled dinner supper, with live music, from 5-6:30 p.m. FMI call 924-5711.

GUILFORD: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion meets at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Hudson Ave., with lunch at noon.

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

Sunday, Sept. 13

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation will sponsor the Concert for Childhood Cancer at 2 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Let’s Talk About It reading group meets at the Thompson Free Library at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “Two Roads to Sumter.” FMI call 564-3350.

Saturday, Sept. 19

DEXTER: The Dexter Community Playground Committee’s third annual Family Fun Day takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Crosby Park (rain date is Sept. 20). FMI see the committee Facebook page.

PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange serves its fourth annual military appreciation supper, free to active and retired personnel and by donation for all others to benefit the new hall roof, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.