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.

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: 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 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.

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: 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.

MILO: American Legion Post 41 and Post Auxiliary will meet the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. with supper beforehand at 6 p.m.

SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first Wednesday and third Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 876-4926.

Thursdays

ABBOT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. at the Abbot Town Hall.

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: 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: Community Fitness, 31 High St., offers a free potluck bruncheon the first Thursday of the month at 11:15 a.m., often with guest speakers. For more info. call 876-4813.

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: A ladies Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit meets at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. FMI call 924-7419.

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 Dexter Community Food Closet distribution takes place from 8-9 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. FMI contact 924-7419 or church@newhopechurch.org.

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

SANGERVILLE: The South Sangerville Grange meets the first Saturday of the month, with a potluck at noon and meeting at 1 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.

Wednesday, June 1

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Free National Weather Service SKYWARN storm spotter training takes place at 6 p.m. in the county commissioners’ meeting room. FMI email Donald.dumont@noaa.gov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society holds its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Gerrish-Warren Room at Thayer Parkway. FMI call 564-0820.

Friday, June 3

DEXTER: A presentation on the Silver Sneakers program will be held at the Abbott Memorial Library at noon. FMI call 924-7292.

DEXTER: The DDATT First Friday program will discuss raising rabbits for meat, at 7 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 277-4221.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Thayer Parkway Community Room. FMI contact 270-2730 or nancy.matulis@yahoo.com.

HARMONY: The first weekly Friday Night Jam takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center, to benefit building repairs.

MILO: Elaine’s Basket Cafe and Bakery holds an open house for National Donut Day and to celebrate the new space. FMI call 943-2705.

Saturday, June 4

BOWERBANK: The annual town meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the town hall.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Coffee House’s second annual Jacked Up 5K Coffee Run starts at 8 a.m. on East Main St. FMI see the Center Coffee House Facebook page.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: P.E.T.S.’ benefit perennial plant sale will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church.

GREENVILLE: A youth Hooked on Fishing event takes place during the morning at the Gravel Pit Pond. FMI call 343-0503.

GUILFORD: A benefit spaghetti supper for a resident diagnosed and treated for brain cancer will be served at the Guilford United Methodist Church from 4:30-7:30 p.m. FMI call 608-5525 or 343-4307.

MILO: The 2016 “Up on the Farm” Black Fly Festival will feature a day of events. FMI see “BlackFlyFestivalMiloMaine” on Facebook.

Sunday, June 5

DEXTER: Dexter Regional High School holds graduation at 1 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Foxcroft Academy student recital starts at 3 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI contact 564-0043 or susan.ramsey@foxcroftacademy.org.

GREENVILLE: Greenville High School graduation takes place at 1 p.m.

GUILFORD: Pisataquis Community High School’s graduation will be at 1 p.m.

HARMONY: A cribbage tourney, to benefit building repairs, starts at 1 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center with sign-ups at 12:30 p.m. FMI call 683-5237 or 683-5621.

MILO: Penquis Valley High School graduation starts at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 6

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

GREENVILLE: The annual town meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the Louis Oakes Auditorium at Greenville High School.

Tuesday, June 7

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

Wednesday, June 8

ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the K of P Hall/Abbot Historical Society Museum. FMI call 876-3073.

Thursday, June 9

DEXTER: The SAD 46 public budget meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the Ridge View Community School cafeteria.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Widows and Widowers Group meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Bear’s Den. FMI call 924-5351.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts Jackie Robinson of Leaves and Blooms Greenhouse as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12:30-1:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.

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

Friday, June 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Living Word Assembly of God holds a yard sale today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and June 11 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain dates are June 17-18). FMI call 564-2586.

GARLAND: The Garland Grange serves a chicken pie supper from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 924-6954.

GARLAND: The Garland Grange hosts a contra dance from 7-10 p.m. FMI call 924-3925 or 277-3961.

Saturday, June 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 2016 Golf Open, to benefit Pine Tree Hospice, takes place at the Foxcroft Golf Club with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. To register call 564-8887.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee meets at the town office from 10 a.m.-noon with guest speaker David Boyer. FMI call 564-0139.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A youth Hooked on Fishing event takes place during the morning at the Kiwanis Park pond. FMI call 343-0503.

GUILFORD: A Guilford Bicentennial Pet Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the athletic fields on Water St.

GUILFORD: The Guilford Memorial Library hosts a Maine Author Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 876-4547.

HARMONY: The Wildwoods Band performs at the Harmony Community Center from 7-10 p.m. to benefit building repairs. FMI call 683-5237 or 683-5621.

MILO: The American Legion serves a baked bean and pulled pork supper from 4:30-6 p.m., with delivery and takeout available.

Sunday, June 12

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy graduation starts at 1:30 p.m. with Baccalaureate at noon.

Monday, June 13

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover and Foxcroft Water District monthly trustees meeting takes place at 5 p.m. a the district office, 48 Morton Ave. Suite B.

Friday, June 17

DEXTER: A 200th anniversary celebration of Dexter’s incorporation starts at 2 p.m. at the town hall.

Saturday, June 18

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PRYMCA holds its eighth annual Dinner Dance Auction from 5-10 p.m. FMI call 564-7111.

Sunday, June 19

HARMONY: A cribbage tourney, to benefit building repairs, starts at 1 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center with sign-ups at 12:30 p.m. FMI call 683-5237 or 683-5621.

Tuesday, June 21

MILO: The SAD 41 district budget meeting and information session starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Penquis Valley School.

Thursday, June 23

MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis holds its annual yard sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and auction from 5-9 p.m. FMI call 279-2317.

Friday, June 24

MILO: The Three Rivers Kiwanis holds its annual yard sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and auction from 5-9 p.m. FMI call 279-2317.

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