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.
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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
Friday, April 1
DEXTER: The Skeleton Crew meets at noon at the Abbott Memorial Library, with a presentation on osteoporosis pharmaceuticals. FMI call 924-7292.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group meets from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Thayer Parkway Community Room, with guest speaker Marcia Larkin — head of Lynx Transportation. FMI contact 270-2730 or nancy.matulis@yahoo.com.
Saturday, April 2
DOVER-FOXCROFT: A vendor, craft and bake sale, to benefit the Autism Society of Maine, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Morton Avenue gym. FMI call 564-6535 ext. 1103.
SANGERVILLE: The annual town meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the fire station.
SANGERVILLE: Tom Dean plays the East Sangerville Grange Coffee House at 7 p.m. with doors at 5:30 p.m. FMI go to http://www.grange.org/eastsangervilleme177.
SHIRLEY: A Maine Maple brunch, with Baker’s Syrup, will be served at the Shirley Community Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, April 3
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual Maple Sunday Breakfast will be served at Foxcroft Academy from 7-10 a.m. with proceeds benefitting future Homecoming festivities. FMI call 564-3246.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The GFWC/Miosac Club’s annual high school art show takes place at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on West Main St. from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
SANGERVILLE: The Highlands Classical Trio performs at the Sangerville U.U. Church at 3 p.m. FMI call 924-0180.
Tuesday, April 5
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meets at 4 p.m. in the home library. FMI call 564-8129.
Friday, April 8
CHARLESTON: Highview Christian Academy will present its spring production of “Charlotte and the Chocolate Factory” at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at the Charleston Church. FMI contact 285-7978 or janskiihca@gmail.com.
DEXTER: “Paint and Play” — a guided paint class — takes place at Dexter Regional High School from 6-8:30 p.m. Seating is limited to 25, and tickets are available in the school office.
Saturday, April 9
CHARLESTON: Highview Christian Academy will present its spring production of “Charlotte and the Chocolate Factory” at 2 and 6 p.m. in the sanctuary at the Charleston Church. FMI contact 285-7978 or janskiihca@gmail.com.
MILO: Piscataquis County Democratic Committee meets at the town hall from 10 a.m.-noon to discuss delegates and the party platform. FMI call 564-0139.
MILO: American Legion Post 41 serves a baked bean and pulled pork supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with takeout and home delivery available.
PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange hosts its fourth annual Daddy Daughter Dance from 6-8 p.m. FMI call 277-3942.
SANGERVILLE: The 2016 “Cultivating Our Community” events starts at 10 a.m. at the East Sangerville Grange. FMI contact 564-2321 ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd.org.
Sunday, April 10
MILO: The Highlands Classical Trio performs at the Park St. UMC at 4 p.m. FMI call 924-0180.
Monday, April 11
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PCSWCD board of directors meet at 6 p.m. FMI call 564-2321 ext. 3.
Tuesday, April 12
DEXTER: The Penquis Beekeepers meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW. FMI call 924-3342.
Wednesday, April 13
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Piscataquis Regional Job & Resource Fair starts at noon at Foxcroft Academy. FMI see the event page on Facebook.
Thursday, April 14
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.
NEWPORT: The widows and widowers group meets at Anglers Restaurant, 542 Elm St., at 11:30 a.m. FMI call 924-5351.
Saturday, April 16
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 14th District — Piscataquis County — of the American Legion’s monthly meeting and election of officers starts at 1 p.m. at the Chadbourne-Merrill Post 29, with lunch at noon.
GUILFORD: A free concert with Yellow Brick Road … A Tribute to Elton John takes place at PCSS at 7 p.m. as part of the Guilford Bicentennial year-long celebration. FMI go to “Guilford Maine Bicentennial” on Facebook.
Sunday, April 17
DEXTER: The Highlands Classical Trio performs at the Dexter Baptist Church at 4 p.m. FMI call 924-0180.
Saturday, April 23
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ 44th annual Piscataquis River Race starts at 10 a.m. at the athletic field in Guilford and finishes by Foxcroft Academy. FMI go to www.doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.
Thursday, April 28
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.
Friday, April 29
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 23rd annual Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show and Quilt Raffle starts at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre. FMI go to www.pinetreehospice.org.
Saturday, April 30
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The 2016 Community Project Linus Blanket Day will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at PHEC. FMI contact 564-2246 or projectlinusforme@yahoo.com.
DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual town meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the gym at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building.