Local Events Calendar

Community Calendar

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.

GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC offers Old Testament Bible study from 10-11 a.m. FMI call 876-3372.

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.

GUILFORD: An intermediate/advanced quilters group meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at the Guilford UMC from 9 -11:30 a.m. FMI call 876-3372.

GUILFORD: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St.

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’s museum 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: 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 Pantry of Hope Food Cupboard at the Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St., is open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday. FMI call 876-3373.

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

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. through Labor Day.

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: 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: 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.

HARMONY: The Harmony Community Center hosts a Friday Nite Jam from 6-9 p.m., to benefit building repairs.

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

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 Morton Avenue gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265.

Wednesday, July 20

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a children’s program with bug and reptile specimens at 10:30 a.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Thursday, July 21

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine premiere of the veteran-made film “Range 15” will be at the Center Theatre at 7 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.

GREENVILLE: Jane and Ken Brooks perform at the Gazebo Concert Series at 7 p.m. — rain venue is the Center for Moosehead History.

Friday, July 22

DEXTER: VFW Post 4298, 20 Cedar St., serves a chicken pot pie supper from 5-7 p.m. to benefit The Moving Wall coming to town in 2017. FMI call 270-0286.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre summer drama camp participants will perform “The Fairy Tale Network” at 6 p.m. at the theatre. FMI call 564-8943.

Saturday, July 23

ABBOT: An action pistol shooting competition starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Big Pine Gun Club, on Rt. 150, with an additional three-gun match. FMI call 564-0721.

DEXTER: The Wayside Theatre’s annual Variety Show starts at 7 p.m. FMI call 355-5507 or 277-3733.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy boys basketball team holds a yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school parking lot, to go toward the summer basketball program.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre hosts a free family birthday party at 2 p.m. for its 10th anniversary, with American Legion Post 29 sponsoring a free screening of “The Lego Movie” at 3 p.m. FMI call 564-8943.

MONSON: A traditional Finn dance takes place at the Finn Hall from 7:30-10 p.m. FMI call 997-3639.

SEBEC: The Three Rivers Kiwanis Foundation’s 10th annual Sebec River Canoe/Kayak Race starts at 10 a.m. by the Reading Room. FMI call 943-2317 or 279-0481.

Sunday, July 24

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Foxcroft Academy boys basketball team holds a yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school parking lot, to go toward the summer basketball program.

Tuesday, July 26

DEXTER: Ray Stafford performs a Wayside Park concert at 6:30 p.m. FMI go to www.dextermaine.org/upcoming-events.

SANGERVILLE: The Sangerville Historical Society monthly meeting starts at 1 p.m. at the museum.

Wednesday, July 27

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts a children’s program in which participants can play soccer and do drills with the Foxcroft Academy soccer team at 10:30 a.m. FMI call 564-3350.

Thursday, July 28

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.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis auction takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. FMI go to http://doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

GREENVILLE: Hillbilly Swing perform at the Gazebo Concert Series at 7 p.m. — rain venue is the Center for Moosehead History.

Friday, July 29

DEXTER: VFW Post 4298, 20 Cedar St., serves a baked bean/hot dog supper from 5-7 p.m. to benefit The Moving Wall coming to town in 2017. FMI call 270-0286.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis auction takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. FMI go to http://doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

Saturday, July 30

ATKINSON: The dedication of the Capt. Jay Brainard Gold Star Memorial Bridge, between Atkinson and Sebec on the Stagecoach Rd., starts at 3 p.m.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: A blacksmith demonstration with John Calderwood and friends — along with wood carver Chris Viera — will be at the Blacksmith Shop Museum, 105 Dawes Rd., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 564-8618.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis auction takes place from 4-9 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. FMI go to http://doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

GREENVILLE: The annual Moosehead Try-Athlon, to benefit the CA Dean auxiliary, starts at 9 a.m. at Bartley’s Garage Beach. FMI call 695-5200.

GREENVILLE JCT: Woofstock — Dogs for the Depot takes place from 10 a.m.-noon. FMI go to www.greenvilledepot.org.

GUILFORD: The Bicentennial edition of the Piscataquis River Festival features a day of events, including a 9:30 a.m. parade.

MONSON: The Monson Public Library hosts a book talk with author and former resident Lauri Anderson at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 31

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis holds an auction barn sale from 1-4 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. FMI go to http://doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

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