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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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

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.

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

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

DEXTER: The Dexter Historical Society, 12 Church St., sponsors a talk by resident Leonard Wallace on the town railroads.

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 United Methodist Church of Dover-Foxcroft holds a “Singing Sunday” service at 10:30 a.m. with a BBQ picnic to follow. FMI call 564-8055.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 2

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

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.

Thursday, Aug. 4

DEXTER: The Dexter Fire Department’s annual auction takes place today, tomorrow and Aug. 6, starting each evening at 6 p.m. in the Factory One parking lot.

MILO: The Milo Garden Club’s Summer Fair will be held at Milo Elementary from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with a luncheon, silent auction and raffle.

Friday, Aug. 5

DEXTER: DDATT and the Abbott Memorial Library present a First Friday movie and discussion at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. FMI call 277-4221 or 924-3836.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The annual hot dog cookout is served at Media Central on East Main St. at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6

BROWNVILLE: The Brownville Community Church, 84 Church St., Old Home Weekend auction and quilt show start at 9 a.m. A baked bean supper will be served from 5-6:30 p.m.

DEXTER: The Mass Vigil Society’s Gulf Wars memorial will be at VFW Post 4298, 20 Cedar St., today and tomorrow.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: Foxcroft Academy’s 20th annual Pony Pride 5K, with a new course this year, starts at 8 a.m. at Foxcroft Academy.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The PRYMCA Kids Pony Trot 1K, for ages 3-10, starts at 10 a.m. at the Foxcroft Academy track. FMI call 564-7111.

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming festivities include fireworks over Sebec Lake, with the Kiwanis concession stand opening at 4 p.m. by the beach.

GREENVILLE JCT: The Grapevine Association’s 40th annual golf scramble at Squaw Mt. Village begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, to benefit association scholarships. FMI contact 695-3837 or kcccarter@gmail.com.

GREENVILLE JCT: The Peoples’ United Methodist Church auction starts at 9:30 a.m. FMI call 695-2523.

MILO: The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club’s Three Riverfest Hamfest takes place at the Kiwanis Building from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI contact k1pq@parc.org.

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

PARKMAN: The Parkman Grange serves its fifth annual Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. FMI call 277-3942.

Monday, Aug. 8

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover & Foxcroft Water District trustees’ monthly meeting starts at 5 p.m. at the district office — 48 Morton Ave. Suite B.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

DEXTER: Wilf Clark and The Misty Mountaineers perform a Wayside Park concert at 6 p.m. FMI go to www.dextermaine.org/upcoming-events.

Thursday, Aug. 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Center Theatre hosts a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer from 5-7 p.m. FMI call 564-7533.

GREENVILLE: The Shaw Public Library hosts a book talk with former Game Warden Roger Guay at 6 p.m. at the Center for Moosehead History.

Friday, Aug. 12

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.

Saturday, Aug. 13

DEXTER: The Dexter Regional High School field hockey boosters will serve a breakfast from 6-10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall.

DEXTER: The inaugural Maine Red Hot Dog Festival features events throughout the day. FMI go to http://www.redhotdog.org.

HARMONY: The Siesta Sanctuary — which provides a home for displaced parrots, holds a 10th anniversary open house from noon-5 p.m. today and tomorrow. FMI go to http://www.siestasanctuary.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

ATKINSON: A special town meeting on the deorganization procedure starts at 6 p.m. at the town hall.

DEXTER: The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Band performs a Wayside Park concert at 6 p.m. FMI go to www.dextermaine.org/upcoming-events.