AA: Sunday night's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions meets at the recovery center, 1 Water St., at 6 p.m. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Living Well with Diabetes, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Aroostook Agency on Aging, six consecutive Tuesdays. Patients, caregivers and friends welcome. FMI: Jane Hanson, 760-6258 or jhanson@healthylivingforME.org.
Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 3 Grove St. Free, faith-based recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hangup. Must be 18 or older. Large-group and small-group sharing. FMI: Celebrate Recovery Caribou on Facebook, crcaribou@pwless.net or 207-540-3937.
Betty's Book Club, 3-4 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Meets once a month, second Wednesday; new members welcome. April book: "The Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lilian Li. Pick up a copy at the library.
Hand Crafts Group at the Caribou Public Library, 5:30-7 p.m. every other Thursday. Bring your latest project or come to learn; no experience or supplies necessary. FMI: Vicky, 498-0799, or the library, 493-4214.
Living Well for Better Health, free public series on living with health conditions. Wednesdays through Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Aroostook Agency on Aging.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 2-4 p.m. at Reed Commons, NMCC. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-3396.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Cookies and Coloring at Caribou Public Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Coloring pages/books, colored pencils, pens and cookies provided. Ages 12 and up; first and third Fridays.
Haunted Woods Walk through the trails at Nordic Heritage Center, 6-9 p.m. Strongly recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $5/person; purchase at event.
Visit the Caribou Historical Center and Museum from 12 to 4 p.m. for a look at the history, projects and accomplishments of the Caribou Garden Club and the Caribou Business and Professional Women. All are welcome.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cary Medical Center's Chan Center. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-3396.
Blessing of the Animals, 1 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Mary of the Visitation Church. Bring your pet and join in thsi celebration of the feast day of St. Francis.
Fall foliage tour aboard Molly the Trolley, led by Presque Isle Historical Society. Depart 1 p.m. from Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. $10/person, reservations required: 762-1151.
Open house at the Presque Isle Fire Dept., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Safety demos, kids' muster, safety seat checks, K-9 demos, taser demo, more. Free to all; lunch will be served.
AR Gould Hospital annual Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center conference area. Flu shots, health screenings, drug take-back, kids' games and more. All are welcome.
Haunted Woods Walk through the trails at Nordic Heritage Center, 6-9 p.m. Strongly recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $5/person; purchase at event.
AA: Sunday night's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions meets at the recovery center, 1 Water St., at 6 p.m. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Fall foliage tour aboard Molly the Trolley, led by Presque Isle Historical Society. Depart 1 p.m. from Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. $10/person, reservations required: 762-1151.
KidzCode at the Walter T.A. Hansen Library this week, 1-3 p.m., grades 3-8; all levels welcome. Hardscrabble Solutions presents. Both plugged and unplugged activities. $25/child. Call 429-9625 or email @m.me/hansenlibraryrocks to register.
Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 3 Grove St. Free, faith-based recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hangup. Must be 18 or older. Large-group and small-group sharing. FMI: Celebrate Recovery Caribou on Facebook, crcaribou@pwless.net or 207-540-3937.
Teen coding class at Caribou Public Library, 4-6 p.m. Basics of web development and app creation. Hands-on and unplugged activities. Class 1 of 6; registration required.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 2-4 p.m. at Reed Commons, NMCC. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-3396.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Handcrafters Club at the Caribou Public Library, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday. Free for all ages and all experience levels welcome. Lessons and supplies provided if needed.
Betty's Book Club, 3-4 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Meets once a month, second Wednesday; new members welcome. April book: "The Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lilian Li. Pick up a copy at the library.
Visit the Caribou Historical Center and Museum from 12 to 4 p.m. for a look at the history, projects and accomplishments of the Caribou Garden Club and the Caribou Business and Professional Women. All are welcome.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cary Medical Center's Chan Center. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-3396.
Kids Craft Club at Caribou Public Library, 2nd Saturday each month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Last session till fall. Free; parental supervision for little ones.
Fall foliage tour aboard Molly the Trolley, led by Presque Isle Historical Society. Depart 1 p.m. from Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. $10/person, reservations required: 762-1151.
AR Girls Community Showcase at Wintergreen Arts Center, 1-2:30 p.m. Interactive digital gaming/storytelling presentation. Free, public welcome. Refreshments served.
AA: Sunday night's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions meets at the recovery center, 1 Water St., at 6 p.m. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Harvest dinner at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 170 Main St., 5-6:30 p.m. Pot roast, turkey, all the fixings and lots of desserts. Donations gratefully accepted.
Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 3 Grove St. Free, faith-based recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hangup. Must be 18 or older. Large-group and small-group sharing. FMI: Celebrate Recovery Caribou on Facebook, crcaribou@pwless.net or 207-540-3937.
First meeting of the season and membership supper hosted by Meduxnekeag Ramblers, 6 p.m. Pay membership and supper is free; otherwise, $8. Everyone welcome.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Resume workshop at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 2 p.m. Covers the basics of evaluating/creating an effective resume. FMI: 768-6829 or 1-888-836-3355.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 2-4 p.m. at Reed Commons, NMCC. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-3396.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club informational meeting for members, plus directors' meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Planning Thanksgiving supper.
Join the New Sweden Historical Society for their next meeting, 6-8 p.m. at the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church, to help plan next year's 150th anniversary of the colony's founding.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Houlton Regional Hospital. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Jane, 760-6258.
Cookies and Coloring at Caribou Public Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Coloring pages/books, colored pencils, pens and cookies provided. Ages 12 and up; first and third Fridays.
Northern Maine Community College Open House for prospective students and their families, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Check-in: lobby of the Smith Wellness Center. Tours, demos, lunch. FMI: 768-2785 or email admissions@nmcc.edu.
Pizza 'n Art for Teens and Tweens at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6-8 p.m. Join Kara Addington for fun creating sugar skulls. Pizza and sweets served; prizes. $20/person; 762-3576.
Join Presque Isle Historical Society for a Haunted Lantern Tour of slightly scary, kinda creepy sites. Walking tours, 6 and 7 p.m., trolley tours 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., all starting from Historic Fire Station. $5/person.
Visit the Caribou Historical Center and Museum from 12 to 4 p.m. for a look at the history, projects and accomplishments of the Caribou Garden Club and the Caribou Business and Professional Women. All are welcome.
Join Presque Isle Historical Society for a Haunted Lantern Tour of slightly scary, kinda creepy sites. Walking tours, 6 and 7 p.m., trolley tours 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., all starting from Historic Fire Station. $5/person.
AA: Sunday night's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions meets at the recovery center, 1 Water St., at 6 p.m. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Resume workshop at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. Covers the basics of evaluating/creating an effective resume. FMI: 768-6829 or 1-888-836-3355.
Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., NMCC Christie Building. Download Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS for an appointment or more information.
Coffee with Seniors, 9-10 a.m. at Caribou Public Library, Sen. Troy Jackson will attend to discuss issues with local seniors over coffee and doughnuts.
Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 3 Grove St. Free, faith-based recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hangup. Must be 18 or older. Large-group and small-group sharing. FMI: Celebrate Recovery Caribou on Facebook, crcaribou@pwless.net or 207-540-3937.
Red Cross blood drive,12-6 p.m., Caribou Inn & Convention Center. Download Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS for an appointment or more information.
Middle/High School Book Club (Grades 4-12) at Caribou Public Library, 4-5 p.m. October books are "Ranger's Apprentice" by John Flanagan and "Felix Yz" by Lisa Bunker. Copies of both available at library.
Betty's Book Club, 3-4 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Meets once a month, second Wednesday; new members welcome. April book: "The Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lilian Li. Pick up a copy at the library.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Handcrafters Club at the Caribou Public Library, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday. Free for all ages and all experience levels welcome. Lessons and supplies provided if needed.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Houlton Regional Hospital. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Jane, 760-6258.
Classics Book Club at Caribou Public LIbrary, 4:30-5:30 p.m., meeting monthly. October books: "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen and "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" by Edgar Allen Poe.
Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hodgdon High School. Download Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS for an appointment or more information.
Visit the Caribou Historical Center and Museum from 12 to 4 p.m. for a look at the history, projects and accomplishments of the Caribou Garden Club and the Caribou Business and Professional Women. All are welcome.
Breast Cancer 5K Color Run, hosted by UMPI Student Activities Office, 1-4 p.m. Registration at the Owl's Nest. $10/person, with $5 donated to fight breast cancer. FMI: Violet Hurlburt, 768-9582 or violet.hurlburt@maine.edu.
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 10 meeting, 1 p.m., 25 Lombard St. New members always welcome; if you have or have had a veteran in your family join us the fourth Sunday of every month.
AA: Sunday night's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions meets at the recovery center, 1 Water St., at 6 p.m. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 3 Grove St. Free, faith-based recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hangup. Must be 18 or older. Large-group and small-group sharing. FMI: Celebrate Recovery Caribou on Facebook, crcaribou@pwless.net or 207-540-3937.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Resume workshop at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 2 p.m. Covers the basics of evaluating/creating an effective resume. FMI: 768-6829 or 1-888-836-3355.
Resume workshop at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 2 p.m. Covers the basics of evaluating/creating an effective resume. FMI: 768-6829 or 1-888-836-3355.
Escape rooms hosted by UMPI Student Activities Office, 5:30-9 p.m. in Campus Center Multi Purpose Room. Free for students, donations accepted from community members. FMI: 768-9582.
Cooking for Crowds, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Island Falls Municipal Building, with UMaine Eat Well Nutrition Education pro Lisa Fishman. Lunch on your own. Online registration: extension.umaine.edu/register/product/cooking-for-crowds-islandfalls/.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Houlton Higher Education Center. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Harry Potter House on Halloween, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Walter T.A. Hansen Library. Kids can collect characters' signatures and even catch a chocolate frog.
Betty's Book Club, 3-4 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Meets once a month, second Wednesday; new members welcome. April book: "The Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lilian Li. Pick up a copy at the library.
Savvy Caregiver workshop for caregivers of those with decreasing memory/cognition, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Houlton Regional Hospital. Training, interactive exercises, discussion. FMI: Jane, 760-6258.
Cookies and Coloring at Caribou Public Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Coloring pages/books, colored pencils, pens and cookies provided. Ages 12 and up; first and third Fridays.
Dinner theatre by the Smyrna Merrill Historical Society: "The Fly Who Bugged Me," 6 p.m. $12 ages 12 and up, $6 under 11. FMI and to reserve tickets call 757-8411 or 757-8052.
UMPI's Reed Fine Art Gallery presents "People of the Dawn: A Celebration of Mi'kmaq Art," with reception 5-7 p.m. Free and open to public. Light refreshments.
UMPI presents screening of the film "Wind River" at 6 p.m. in Wieden Auditorium. Discussion following led by Wabanaki Women's Coalition. Free and open to the public.
Hunters Breakfast hosted by Caribou VFW, 5-8 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, beans, home fries. $8/adults, $4/children. Door prizes. Raffles: Mossberg 30.06, gas cards. All are welcome.
WeatherSmart program with meteorologist Ted Shapiro at the Francis Malcolm Science Center, 3-4:15 p.m. Reservations required; 488-5451 or e-mailinfo@francismalcolmsciencecenter. Admission: $5.
See what's new at the Caribou Historical Center and Museum in a display featuring the newest acquisitions. Open 12-4 p.m. Saturdays, located at 1033 Presque Isle Rd. All are welcome.
Scouting for Food flier distribution, with information on Boy Scouts' annual food collection, which takes place Nov. 9. All local food donations will go to the GIFT Pantry in Presque Isle.
Dinner theatre by the Smyrna Merrill Historical Society: "The Fly Who Bugged Me," 6 p.m. $12 ages 12 and up, $6 under 11. FMI and to reserve tickets call 757-8411 or 757-8052.
Native American craft workshops with Sipsis Paul at Wintergreen Arts Center, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, free and open to the public. Ancient quill work, 9:30; flat work beading, 11 a.m.
Third annual Brews & Brushes live art battle at Wintergreen Arts Center. Doors open 6 p.m., the fun begins at 7. Six local artists create art live. For more information, call or text Gretchen Violette at (207) 408-7828, or aroostookpartnersinthearts@gmail.com.
WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn Rotary Club will host a hunters breakfast from 5 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Trailrunners Clubhouse. Tickets are $7, or $5 for those 12 and under. All proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 177. There will be raffle items and door prizes. All are welcome.