Calendar of events
Recurring Events
Mondays
DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. FMI call 207-924-5721.
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts.
GREENVILLE: The Partnership Food Pantry, 60 Mayhew Manor, distributes the first and third Mondays from noon-1 p.m. FMI call 207-518-8833.
GUILFORD: SilverSneakers classes at Friends of Community Fitness every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call or come in to preregister at 207-876-4813.
GUILFORD: NA weekly 7-8 p.m. at the Guilford United Methodist Church.
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. FMI call 207-943-2849.
Tuesdays
ABBOT: The Abbot Historical Society Museum is open from 12-3 p.m. and by appointment. Located on the Monument Road just across from the Civil War Monument and Veterans Honor Roll, we are handicap accessible and welcome all visitors. FMI call 207-876-3073.
BROWNVILLE: The Parish House Museum, 72 Church St., is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — and by appointment — through September. FMI call 207-965-8070.
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. FMI 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: Dexter Regional Development Corporation meets the first Tuesday of the month. For more info. call 207-924-3064.
DEXTER: The Shirley B. Carter VFW Post 4298 holds monthly meetings the third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more info. call 207-924-3806 or 207-924-5972.
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 207-564-3350 for more info.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Quilting Club 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 207-343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Partners for Peace drop-in support group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 8 Mechanic St. For more info. call 207-564-8166.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A weekly quilting group meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Commons at Central Hall.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Weight Watchers meets at the United Methodist Church at 38 East Main St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Cure for Addiction meeting is held weekly from 6-7 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel Maine Highlands, 48 Morton Ave. FMI call 207-564-9058.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The NAMI Connections Support Group meets the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Borestone Room at Northern Light Mayo Hospital. FMI call Beth at 207-924-7903.
GUILFORD: Free homeschool open gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street. A time for families to use the gymnasium for exercise, games, and play. A parent or guardian must be present, please bring clean shoes. FMI call 207-876-4813 or go to www.comfitme.com.
GUILFORD: Free community bike rides – every Tuesday at 4 p.m. – start on May 10 at Friends of Community Fitness. Ride locations, times and distance will be decided weekly, follow our Facebook “Community Fitness” for weekly updates. FMI call 207-876-4813.
GUILFORD: Intro to Boxing Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street – free for members. Ages 8-plus. FMI email Coach Harrison at piscataquiscountyboxingclub@yahoo.com.
GUILFORD: Bingo Night, second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street Suite A (membership not required). Prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more! FMI call 207-876-4813.
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). FMI call 207-876-4501 or 207-217-0963.
MILO: Partners for Peace provides domestic violence services, legal referrals and support at the outreach office at the town hall from 9 a.m.-noon. FMI call 207-564-8166.
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 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 207-924-7419.
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main St., hosts Awana at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. services.
DEXTER: The New Hope Baptist Church hosts a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. FMI call 207-924-7419.
DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts.
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. FMI call Stephanie Bridges at 207-278-2307 or Mary Tuttle at 207-924-3881.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Congregational church.. For more info. call 207-564-7276.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Community Cafe luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. at the Commons at Central Hall. To RSVP call 207-943-2488 or 207-343-3018 or email info@centralhallcommons.org.
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: A Grief Care Support Group meets the first and third Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at 48 Morton Ave., Suite E. FMI call 207-717-8750.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Pine Tree Hospice offers an adult bereavement support group on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI contact 207-564-4346 or wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
GREENVILLE: Adult Study — People of the Bible is weekly at 11 a.m. at the Union Church.
GREENVILLE: Partners for Peace 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. FMI call 207-564-8166.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC thrift shop is open from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays.
GUILFORD: Community lunches are held weekly from 11 a.m.-1 p.m at the Guilford United Methodist Church.
GUILFORD: Community Fitness is offering a 9-9:30 a.m. guided meditation with Melissa Veraldo on the last Wednesday of the month. Then Veraldo will be giving free 10 minute massages to ComFit members that sign up in advance. For more information call 207-876-4813.
GUILFORD: Senior community luncheons at 12:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Friends of Community Fitness. FMI call 207-876-4813.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church hosts Bible study weekly from 6:30-8 p.m.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 is open for coffee & conversation with free coffee and donuts every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come have a great time socializing over a hot cup of coffee with your fellow veterans. All veterans are welcome, and veterans assistance is also available.
MILO: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 and Post Auxiliary will meet the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. with supper beforehand at 6 p.m.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 207-557-7769 and 207-876-3073.
SANGERVILLE: The ongoing food cupboard at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft is open the first and third Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 207-876-4926.
Thursdays
ABBOT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. at the Abbot Town Hall.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: DHHS will be at Penquis, 50 North St., from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. the first Thursday of the month to assist with applications and benefit programs.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Weekly Tai-Chi/Chi-Kung classes with Wayne Ripley will be at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 207-343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Thrift Shop, 1213 Dexter Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Thompson Free Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Free Mindfulness Meditation class every Thursday 11 a.m. to noon at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: EAAA Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA. No sign up necessary. FMI call 207-941-2865.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Bingo at Chadbourne Merril American Legion Post 29, 112 Park Street, at 5:45 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m.
GUILFORD: Tae Kwon Do every Thursday 4:30-6 p.m. and Saturday 9:30-10:30 am at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street. FMI call 207-876-4813. This class is for all ages and abilities. Drop-ins welcome year round.
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.
MILO: The Milo American Legion and Eastern Area Agency on Aging serve weekly lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome, Lunch is free, but donations are accepted.
MILO: Dyer’s Hope House Food Distribution, 17 Park Street, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FMI call 207-279-1614.
MILO: The Milo Historical Society hosts a Milo Bicentennial planning meeting the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. FMI contact 207-943-2650 or deanne.p.merrill@gmail.com.
MONSON: The Lakeshore House has an open mic night from 6-9 p.m. FMI call 207-997-7069.
Fridays
DEXTER: Partners for Peace offers outreach hours from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. upstairs at the Morrison Building on Main St. FMI call 207-564-8166.
DEXTER: A ladies Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit meets at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. FMI call 207-924-7419.
DEXTER: The Abbott Memorial Library will hold storytime for preschoolers at 11 a.m. For more info. call 207-924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Drop-in yoga, all levels, 9-10 a.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. FMI contact 207-343-3018 or info@centralhallcommons.org.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Thrift Shop, 1213 Dexter Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church, 156 East Main St.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Commons Contra Dance will be the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall.
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, 84 Elm Street, distributes the second and fourth Fridays from noon-3 p.m. FMI call 518-8833.
HARMONY: The Harmony Friday Nite Jammers perform from 3-7 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center. Acoustic music only, suggested $3 donation.
MILO: Three Rivers Senior Citizens meeting, first and third Fridays at noon for cards, Milo Town Hall, 6 Pleasant St. FMI call 207-943-5185.
MONSON: The Monson Jammers play at the Finn Hall on Route 15 from 6-9 p.m.
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 207-924-7419 or church@newhopechurch.org.
DEXTER: A spinning fiber arts group meets the fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library — all fiber arts welcome.
GUILFORD: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Guilford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m.
MILO: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MILO: Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts cribbage games at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
MONSON: The Monson Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. FMI call 207-557-7769 and 207-876-3073.
MONSON: The Monson Jammers play at the Monson Arts Moore Building on Main Street from 6-9 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
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church holds Sunday School at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m. and then a coffee social to follow.
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: St. John’s Episcopal Church holds services at 8:45 a.m.
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main St., hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. for K-adult, 11 a.m. morning services, and 1 p.m. afternoon services as well as Wednesday services and a K-12 youth group at 6 p.m. FMI call Pastor George Dever at 207-217-4695.
DEXTER: Our Lady’s Kitchen serves a free (donations graciously accepted) hot cooked meal at noon at the St. Anne Parish Hall, 64 Free St.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 1213 Dexter Rd., holds 10 a.m. services with Eucharist, followed by lunch.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Harm Reduction Resources offered by Needlepoint Sanctuary, every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street. FMI email needlepointsanctuary@gmail.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Adult volleyball takes place at the Morton Avenue gym from 4-7 p.m. FMI call 207-564-3265.
GUILFORD: The Guilford UMC, 3 School Street, invites the public to join in person for 11 a.m. services. Services are recorded and can be viewed on YouTube after the service. The church also has an ACOA meeting Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the church parlor, NA meeting Mondays 7-8 p.m. in the education room, and AA meeting Saturdays 7-8 p.m. in the education room.
MILO: The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum and the Milo/Brownville and Points North Visitor Center is open from 1-4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: The Junction Music Park presents Junction Express at 8 p.m. FMI go to https://junctionmusicpark.com/.
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main Street, serves a free hamburger supper from 5-6 p.m. or while supplies last. FMI call Pastor George at 207-717-4695.
GREENVILLE: A Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation fundraising concert with The Mallett Brothers Band and opener Whisky Dan will be from 5-9 p.m. at Lakeside at Bartley’s Center Cove Events. FMI go to www.MooseheadCaringforKidsFoundation.org.
HARMONY: The annual Harmony Free Fair runs today through Sept. 2. FMI go to https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/.
Saturday, Aug. 31
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION: The Junction Music Park presents Vyntage Skynyrd — Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute — at 8 p.m. FMI go to https://junctionmusicpark.com/.
Sunday, Sept. 1
MILO: An open house for the Kiwanis Pool Hall, 15 Harris Pond Road, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI call Claude at 207-659-2424 or Ken at 207-943-6217.
Thursday, Sept. 5
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Humanities Council presents “Maine Speaks: A Day in the Life of Maine Women” at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. University of New England archivist and author Jefferson Navicky shares diary entries from the Maine Women Writers Collection spanning the 19th and 20th century. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
GREENVILLE: The 50th annual International Seaplane Fly-In runs today through Sept. 8. FMI go to https://www.seaplanefly-in.org/.
Friday, Sept. 6
DEXTER: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Main Street, hosts a free gospel concert with Avenue at 6 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Central Hall Commons. FMI call Nancy at 207-564-0036.
Saturday, Sept. 7
SANGERVILLE: The town of Sangerville presents a Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the town rec field on Route 23.
Sunday, Sept. 8
DEXTER: The Dexter Regional High School golf team scramble fundraiser will be at the Dexter Municipal Golf Course with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. FMI call 207-924-2245.
GREENVILLE: American Legion Post 94, 218 Pritham Avenue, serves breakfast from 7-10 a.m.
MILO: The Penquis Valley High School Key Club’s inaugural Hue on You 5K Run.Walk starts at 9 a.m. at Milo Elementary. FMI see the Key Club Facebook page.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library, along with the Penquis Prevention Council, presents “Family Fun Night” at 5:30 p.m. with outdoor yard games and pizza. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library hosts “Making the Most of your Fall Garden with UMaine Cooperative Extension” at 10 a.m. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, Sept. 12
DOVER-FOXCROFT: EAAA Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA. No sign up necessary. FMI call 207-941-2865.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library Reading Group meets at 6 p.m. to discuss “My Old Man and the Sea” by David and Daniel Hays. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Saturday, Sept. 14
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District partners with the East Sangerville Grange for a cider pressing event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Law Farm Nature Trails.
PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange, corner of State Hwy 150 and North Dexter Road, hosts its Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarship Supper from 4:30-6 p.m. with pork loin, potatoes, salads, and dessert by donation. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund for future awards.
Sunday, Sept. 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Northern Light Medical Transport, and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety are partnering to offer free car seat safety checks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mayo Hospital Ambulance Garage, 5 Dwelley Avenue. FMI call Maged Shahin at 207-271-5271.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library and Penquis Prevention Council “Sensory Play Group” debuts at 5:30 p.m. with a quiet, fun, and engaging space for kids with special needs and caregivers to connect and play. Families are encouraged to bring a bag lunch-style snack or supper. All ages and abilities welcome. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, Sept. 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library and PCSWCD present Vermont-based forester and writer Ethan Tapper at 6 p.m. to discuss his book “How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World”. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Friday, Sept. 20
MILO: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Milo Town Hall Dining Room. FMI call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Saturday, Sept 21
DEXTER: The Wayside Grange & Theatre hosts guitarist Denny Breau at 7 p.m. FMI go to www.Facebook.com/waysidestage.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The inaugural Walk for Hope starts at 9 a.m. at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, with registration at 8 a.m., to support Northern Light Cancer Care services provided at the Tracy Hibbard Kasprzak Cancer Treatment Center. To register for the event or purchase a tribute sign, go to northernlighthealth.org/WalkForHope.
GARLAND: Garland Days will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ernest Stone Field.
GREENVILLE: American Legion Post 94, 218 Pritham Avenue, serves a public supper from 5-6:30 p.m.
GUILFORD: The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street, serves a spaghetti supper from 4:30-6 p.m. by donation. Takeout will be from 4:30-5 p.m. Preorder by Sept. 18 with Diane Hobart at 207-717-3946 or leave a message with the church — name and number of orders — at 207-876-3372.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Maine author Ed Linz — “A Filthy Way to Die” — will discuss the complexities and consequences of the Vietnam War at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, Sept. 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Physical therapist Susan Garrettson, owner of Options in Physical Therapy, shares her expertise at “Better Balance 101” at 1:30 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to www.thompsonfreelibrary.org.
Saturday, Oct. 5
MILO: The sixth annual Penquis Valley High School craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. FMI contact akristiansen@msad41.us.
Saturday, Oct. 12
GREENVILLE: American Legion Post 94, 218 Pritham Avenue, serves a public supper from 5-6:30 p.m.