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.
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.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The United Bikers of Maine—Piscataquis County meets third Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bear’s Den.
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
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: The Penquis Beekeepers Association meets the second Tuesday at the VFW Hall on Cedar St. For more info. call 997-3546.
DEXTER: North Country Riding Club, last Tuesday at the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club house on the Number 10 Rd.
DEXTER: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. at First Free 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: 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.
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.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The NAMI Family and Friends Support Group meets the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Borestone Room at Mayo Regional Hospital. For more info. call 924-7903 or 564-2393.
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.
GUILFORD: The Guilford Historical Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the society museum, 10 North St., (the museum is also open by appointment). For more info. call 876-4501 or 217-0963.
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.
SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall community room.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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: 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.
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: 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.
DEXTER: The Wayside Theatre’s Act II Players play-reading group meets at the Abbott Memorial Library at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday. For more info. call 924-8813.
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.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society holds its final meeting of the year at 7 p.m. at the Gerrish-Warren Meeting Room at Thayer Parkway.
Thursday, Oct. 8
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The widows and widowers group meets at Moon Hing at 11:30 a.m. FMI call 924-5351.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy parent/teacher conferences take place from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Poetry at the Mill Cafe with local poet and humorist Tom Lyford starts at 6 p.m. at the cafe at 5 East Main St.
GARLAND: The Garland Grange serves a boiled dinner public supper from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-6954.
GARLAND: A Family Contra Dance takes place at the Garland Grange from 7-9 p.m. FMI call 924-3925 or 277-3961.
Saturday, Oct. 10
DEXTER: The inaugural class of the Dexter Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored at halftime of the football game — which starts at 1 p.m. — as well as during a banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 p.m. FMI call 924-5536.
DEXTER: Wayside Grange serves a meatloaf supper from 5-6:30 p.m. with live music. FMI call 924-5711.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Friends of Piscataquis Valley will hold an indoor yard sale from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 16 East Main St.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a cribbage tourney at 1 p.m., with lunch at noon. FMI call 943-3675.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a bean supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with takeout and home delivery available. FMI call 943-6850 or 615-7560.
SEBEC: The Ladies Circle of the Sebec Village Christian Church, 734 Sebec Village Rd., will serve a boiled dinner from 4:30-6 p.m.
SHIRLEY: The Shirley Community Church’s annual coffee and bake sale takes place from 9-11 a.m., to benefit Christmas gifts for residents of the C.A. Dean Nursing Home.
Sunday, Oct. 11
GREENVILLE: The PRYMCA hosts the 14th annual Camden National Bank Moose on the Run, starting and finishing at C.A. Dean, with the children’s 1K at 9:30 a.m., walkers departing at 10 a.m. and the 5K starting at 10:30 a.m. FMI call 564-7111.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
MILO: The Milo Garden Club holds its fall foliage tour, with a luncheon at Wildwoods and the “Pig in a Poke Auction” to benefit the Milo Food Cupboard. FMI call 943-2486.
Thursday, Oct. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Edwards, Faust & Smith will host a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce at the Center Theatre from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 564-7533.
Friday, Oct. 16
GUILFORD: Valley Grange serves a community potluck from 6-7 p.m. with a Family Safety Fair and NRA’s Eddie the Eagle children’s gun safety program at 7:15. FMI call 343-1842.
Saturday, Oct. 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A walk for White Cane Day starts at 11 a.m. at the courthouse parking lot on Court St. FMI call 564-0036.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church annual women’s fall fair takes place from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., with a luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
MILO: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion meets at 1 p.m. Post 41, with lunch at noon.
Monday, Oct. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD Board of Supervisors meet at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Let’s Talk About It reading group meets at the Thompson Free Library at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “Ordeal by Fire: Vol. II The Civil War.” FMI call 564-3350.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
GREENVILLE: Ron Dobra will speak on his various hikes across the country at 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Moosehead History. FMI call 695-3837.
Saturday, Oct. 24
DEXTER: The Wayside Grange hosts a concert by the Doughty Hill Band at 7 p.m.
HARMONY: Shilo Creek performs at the Harmony Community Center from 7-10 p.m., to benefit building repairs.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society meets at Brownville Elementary at 6 p.m.