Local Events Calendar

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.

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.

MILO: Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club at the town hall at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday. For more info. call 943-2849.

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: 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 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.

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 Beth at 924-7903.

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: 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 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 Hands of Hope food cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. FMI call 876-3373.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 is open from 7:30 a.m.-noon for veterans and members to meet.

SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first Wednesday and third Saturday 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: 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.

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: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 3:30 p.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.

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.

GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at noon.

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 New Hope Baptist Church’s food pantry distribution takes place from 8:15-9:15 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. FMI call 924-7419.

GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.

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, Feb. 11

CORINNA: The widows and widowers group meets at 11:30 a.m. at Barb’s Restaurant, 15 Stetson Rd. FMI call 924-5351.

Friday, Feb. 12

LILY BAY: A Lily Bay State Park Winter Trail Discovery starts at 1 p.m. at the beach trailhead. FMI call 695-2700.

Saturday, Feb. 13

DEXTER: The First Universalist Church of Dexter hosts a contra dance from 7-10 p.m. FMI call 924-3925 or 277-3961.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Auditions for a spring youth production of “The Sound of Music” will be at the Center Theatre from 9:30-11:30 a.m. FMI contact jazayer@yahoo.com or 564-8943.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee meets from 10 a.m.-noon in the Community Room at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building, with guest speaker Troy Jackson. FMI call 564-0139.

HARMONY: A Valentine’s Dance, to benefit building repairs, takes place at the Harmony Community Center from 7-10 p.m. FMI call 683-5237 or 683-5621.

MILO: The 54th annual Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby, which also includes Ebeemee, Seboeis and Boyd lakes, takes place today to benefit the Milo Fire Department charities and events. FMI go to www.trcmaine.org.

MILO: The American Legion serves a baked bean and chicken BBQ supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with takeout and home delivery available through any Legion member.

Sunday, Feb. 14

GREENVILLE: The 12th annual Moosehead Lake Chocolate Festival will be held from 1-4 p.m. at 480 Moosehead Lake Rd. FMI call 695-2702 or 280-0638.

GUILFORD: A bicentennial birthday bash will be held at the Valley Grange from 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. FMI call 876-3396.

MILO: The 54th annual Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby, which also includes Ebeemee, Seboeis and Boyd lakes, takes place today to benefit the Milo Fire Department charities and events. FMI go to www.trcmaine.org.

Monday, Feb. 15

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Auditions for a spring youth production of “The Sound of Music” will be at the Center Theatre from 4:30-6:30 p.m. FMI contact jazayer@yahoo.com or 564-8943.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD Board of Supervisors meet at 6 p.m. at the USDA Service Center. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.

Friday, Feb. 19

GREENVILLE: The ninth annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will be held today through Feb. 21, due to uncertain ice conditions in late January.

Saturday, Feb. 20

DEXTER: The 14th District of the American Legion meets at 1 p.m. at Poulliot-Seavey Post 53 home, with lunch at noon.

RIPLEY: The Ripley UMC, 12 West Ripley Rd., will serve a Souper Kitchen with fiddlehead chowder from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Monday, Feb. 22

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD hosts a free community dinner, with local seasonal foods, at 6 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.

Tuesday, Feb. 23

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Backwoods Berniers’ open house will be from 2-4 p.m. at the Storefront, 16 East Main St., with guest speaker Troy Jackson. FMI call 924-3743.

Thursday, Feb. 25

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

Saturday, Feb. 27

GREENVILLE: The 10th annual Plum Creek Wilderness Sled Dog Race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Leisure Life Resort. FMI go to www.100milewildernessrace.org.

Saturday, March 5

SANGERVILLE: Tricky Britches perform at the East Sangerville Grange Coffee House at 7 p.m.

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