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, March 10
CORINTH: The Widows and Widowers Group meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Restaurant. FMI call 924-5351.
DEXTER: Dexter Regional High School will present the student production “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Thompson Free Library kicks off its Brown Bag Lunch Series with yoga instructor Becky Feaser of the Color of Life Studio at 12:30 p.m. FMI call 564-3350.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Educational Opportunity Center offers a free session of the Essentials of College Planning at 1 p.m. at PHEC. To register contact call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth-graders will present a night of disaster plan activities at 6 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library.
Friday, March 11
DEXTER: Dexter Regional High School will present the student production “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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: An Independent Wrestling Entertainment show to benefit Foxcroft Academy Project Graduation starts at 7:30 p.m. at the school, with doors at 7. FMI call 717-5297.
Saturday, March 12
BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church serves an Italian Night spaghetti supper, with optional moose meat sauce, from 5-6:30 p.m.
DEXTER: Dexter Regional High School will present the student production “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft UMC hosts a singalong program with Lew Dow and the YesterYear Music Makers at 7 p.m. FMI call 876-8013.
GREENVILLE: The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee’s monthly meeting takes place at the Greenville Housing Corporation Meeting Hall (corner of High and Cross streets) from 10 a.m.-noon with Congressional candidate Emily Cain as guest speaker. FMI call 564-0139.
LILY BAY: Lily Bay State Park hosts a Winter Family Fun Day, with free equipment loan from the Maine State Parks Ski and Snowshoe Trailer, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 695-2700.
MILO: The American Legion serves a baked bean and BBQ chicken supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For takeout or home delivery, call any Legion member.
Sunday, March 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis Public Health Council and others will present a screening of the documentary “Paper Tigers” at 2 p.m. at the Center Theatre, with a discussion to follow.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft music students will perform solo and small chamber ensemble works at 3 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. FMI contact 564-0043 or susan.ramsey@foxcroftacademy.org.
Lily Bay State Park hosts a Winter Family Fun Day, with free equipment loan from the Maine State Parks Ski and Snowshoe Trailer, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI call 695-2700.
Monday, March 14
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover & Foxcroft Water District trustees’ monthly meeting takes place at 5 p.m. at 48 Morton Ave., Suite B.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD Board of Supervisors meet at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.
MILO: The annual town meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
Tuesday, March 15
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Maine author Tim Caverly will screen the late 1940s Maine film “Blizzard to Blossoms” at 5 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI go to www.allagashtails.com.
Thursday, March 17
DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy holds parent/teacher conferences from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A session of Medicare 101 will be held at 6 p.m. in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital. To register call 564-7376 or 1-800-432-7812.
Saturday, March 19
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD hosts a celebration to welcome spring at the Law Farm at 2 p.m. To RSVP contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
GUILFORD: The second annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game starts at 5 p.m. at PCHS, to benefit the Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation. FMI go to the Foundation’s Facebook page.
HARMONY: A dance featuring Shilo Creek will be held at the Harmony Community Center from 7-11 p.m., to benefit building repairs.
RIPLEY: The Ripley UMC serves a corned beef and cabbage supper starting at 5 p.m.
SANGERVILLE: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the Stott-Flanders Post 165 home with lunch at noon.
Sunday, March 20
GUILFORD: A concert with the Opus One Big Band and PCSS Jazz Marauders starts at 4 p.m. in the PCSS gym, to benefit the SAD 4 Music Boosters.
Monday, March 21
GUILFORD: The annual town meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at PCES, with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Jim Brown Lecture Series and Foxcroft Academy will present Hank Lunn, author of “German Prisoners of War in Maine From Foe to Friend” at 5 p.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 564-3350.
Wednesday, March 23
DEXTER: An information session on the University of Maine Center on Aging’s Senior Companion Program will be held at 2 p.m. at the Abbott Memorial Library. FMI call 924-7292 or 1-800-287-1495.
Thursday, March 24
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Maine Educational Opportunity Center offers a free session of the Essentials of College Planning at 1 p.m. at PHEC. To register contact call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc.maine.edu.
Saturday, March 26
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft UMC’s Easter dessert pie sale starts at 9 a.m. FMI contact 564-8013 or lld@myfairpoint.net.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A four-week middle science club starts today at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Free Library. FMI call 563-3350.