Thursday, Oct. 29
HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over at the Houlton Higher Education Center at 9 a.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 31
HOULTON: Houlton Fire Department hunters’ breakfast, sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary, from 5-8 a.m. at the fire station. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under. Door prizes.
HOULTON: Ark Animal Sanctuary bake sale/tag sale and kickoff of Monster Holiday Drive at Hollywood Pet Salon, 70 Main St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI: 532-7387.
HOULTON: Harvest bazaar at Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Turkey pie luncheon from 11-1, $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
HOULTON: Daylong retreat “Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus” by Ruth Oakley from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults 18 and older $20. FMI: Ruth Oakley, (207) 773-6471 ext. 78127, or Houlton 532-2871. Register by Oct. 23.
SHERMAN: Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters Halloween Party from 4-6 p.m. at the clubhouse, 58 North St. Games, hayride, costume parade, prizes, and movie and popcorn for the kids. Nothing scary. Free to all; donations accepted.
Thursday, Nov. 5
EAST MILLINOCKET: Annual Fall Tea & Sale at St. Peter’s Church, 58 Cedar St., from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade food and crafts on sale, television raffle, door prizes and cash drawing. Turkey pie luncheon in the parish center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI: 746-3333.
Saturday, Nov. 7
HOULTON: Ark Animal Sanctuary bake sale/tag sale at Hollywood Pet Salon, 70 Main St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monster Holiday Drive continues. FMI: 532-7387.
Please visit us online at www.pioneeertimes-me.com for the complete community calendar listing of area events.
Recurring Events
Sunday
HOULTON: Today’s good news is enjoyed every week at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 10 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Pleasant Street and Highland Ave. Parking is at the Pleasant St. entrance.
HOULTON: Northern Lambda Nord holds its social meeting the second Sunday. FMI call Theresa at 694-2639 or Kent at 538-7630.
ISLAND FALLS: Country jamming from 3-6 p.m. at the Big Valley Snowmobile Club. All are welcome. Call Clinton at 532-2535 FMI.
Monday
BRIDGEWATER: Recreation Department Committee meeting to organize new events in the area is held on the last Monday at the Civic Center at 7 p.m.
BRIDGEWATER: Historical Association meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the BHA hall on Main St. FMI call Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
HOULTON: Fusion Youth Mentoring, a free program for 10- to 14-year-olds, meets from 4-5:30 p.m. at 82 Main St. Homework help tutoring, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, and games and activities will be offered. Registration required. Email fusion.racvrj@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Come to Boot Camp Exercise classes at Five Elements Healing Arts Center at 7 p.m. every Monday. All fitness levels welcome. FMI contact Renee Nieland at 407-808-4619 or ReneeNG78@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Karate classes for children and adults at Southside School gym from 7-8:30 p.m. FMI call Steve Shabot at 532-7053.
HOULTON: Caregiver Support Group at Ricker Plaza Community Room at 6 p.m. every third Monday. FMI call Sharon Berz at 800-439-1789, or 764-3396.
HOULTON: “Breastfeeding, Is it for me?” meets third Monday at the hospital’s Education Center from 6-7 p.m. for Prenatal Program and 7–8 p.m. for Support Group. FMI call Kathy Blanchette, RN, 532-2900, ext. 130.
PATTEN: There is Bingo every Monday at the Patten Rec. Dept. Doors open at 5 p.m. and first number is called at 6 p.m. Concessions available as well.
PATTEN: AA (Living Sober) will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Stetson Memorial Methodist Church, 7 Houlton St., across from Ellis’ Market, each Monday.
Tuesday
HOULTON: St. Mary’s Food Pantry needs assistance. Open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 532-9122 between 9 and 10 a.m.
HOULTON: The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging is offering Caregiver Support Group in the area to share about their experiences and to learn new information regarding caregiving. We meet monthly at the ACAP building, 91 Military St. the first Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact person is Brenda McGillicuddy at 532-7163.
HOULTON: The Houlton Cancer Prayer and Support Group will meet from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Education Center at Houlton Regional Hospital. All patients, survivors, caregivers, and other interested persons are invited to attend these meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. FMI call 532-7553.
HOULTON: TOPS ME-153 meets at the Military Street Apartments, 95 Military Street in the dining room. Weigh-in is from 4-4:45 p.m. and meetings are from 5-6 p.m. FMI call 532-4387 or 532-7255.
HOULTON: Cub Scout Pack #155 meets at 6 p.m. at the Houlton Elementary School. FMI call Melony Lowery at 694-0238.
HODGDON: AXIS teens meet from 6-7:30 p.m. in the United Baptist Church, 846 Calais Rd.
HOULTON: The newly formed Town and Country senior citizens group will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, downstairs at the Gentle Memorial building. Seniors age 50 and up are welcome. FMI call Connie Barry at 532-7556 or Bob Luhrs at 532-4860.
HOULTON: Celebrate Recovery meets every week at the Military Street Baptist Church, the Church on the Hill, at 6 p.m. CR is a Christ-centered 12 step recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or a hang-up. FMI call 532-2783 or go to www.cr.houltonmsbc.org.
HOULTON: AA meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
OAKFIELD: Country Music Jam/Dance at the Community Center from 6-9 p.m.
SHERMAN: ‘Soupah Tuesdays’ is now going on at the Washburn Memorial Church from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. for a donation. There is fellowship, food and fun. FMI call Janice Kelley at 365-4656.
SHERMAN: The Food Pantry is now open the second Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SHERMAN: Weight Loss Support Group meets for 30 minutes at noon at Carmen Curry’s home. FMI call 365-4771.
Wednesday
HODGDON: Northern Maine Woodturners meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Hodgdon High School’s shop. All ages and levels of woodturning experience are welcome. FMI call Dee Cote at 521-9010 or Paul Porter at 532-3702.
HOULTON: Veterans’ Clinic from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the hospital.
HOULTON: There will be an AA meeting from 1-2 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Watson Hall, on Main St.
HOULTON: Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Madigan Estates. FMI call Debbie Fitzpatrick at 532-6593.
HOULTON: Madigan Health Care will be holding Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings every second Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the assisted living dining room. FMI contact Cindy Fournier at 532-6593, option 71.
HOULTON: Cary Memorial Library will host a story and craft time in the children’s library from 3 – 4 p.m. every week. Cost is free. FMI call Shelley at the library.
HOULTON: Fusion Youth Mentoring, a free program for 10- to 14-year-olds, meets from 4-5:30 p.m. at 82 Main St. Homework help tutoring, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, and games and activities will be offered. Registration required. Email fusion.racvrj@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Houlton Regional Hospital Education Center on the third floor.
HOULTON: Compassionate Friends meet the second Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center of Community Health Education. FMI call Mary Howland at 532-4863 or Michele Fitzpatrick at 521-7455.
HOULTON: A Place for Us, an Al-Anon support group, will be held each week at 7 p.m. at Houlton Regional Hospital. This is a non-profit meeting for families of those with addictions. Any inquiries are confidential. FMI call Sue, 532-7836.
ISLAND FALLS: The country music jam is held from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Big Valley Snow Club. Donation at the door. There are also free snacks and a 50/50 draw.
LITTLETON: There will be music every week from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Ramblers Club house on the Wiley Road. Come enjoy the music and dance. See you there.
Thursday
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: The Aroostook Amateur Radio Assoc. meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6 p.m. at NMCC, in the Peter Hunt room. HAMS and others interested in amateur radio are invited. FMI email us at hamradio@K1FS.org or call the club president at 476-0000.
CARIBOU: NARFE, The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Assoc., meets at the American Legion on the fourth Thursday of the month. Hall opens at 11:30 a.m. Dinner is at noon ($10/person) with a program on various topics and a meeting. All past and present federal employees are welcome. FMI call 764-4468.
HOULTON: St. Mary’s Food Pantry needs assistance. Open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 532-9122 between 9 and 10 a.m.
HOULTON: Houlton High School Class of 1952 will meet the second Thursday of each month at noon for lunch. Location varies from month to month. FMI call Don Scott at 532-2385.
HOULTON: AA meeting at Watson Hall on Main Street from 1-2 p.m.
HOULTON: The Peer Group invites everyone to meet the first Thursday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Career Enhancement Center. FMI call Gayna Cook at 764-1235 or sufunorth@verizon.net, or Karen Crouse at 800-974-6466 or oranges428@yahoo.com.
HOULTON: The New Limerick Knit Group now meets at the Cary Library from 6-8 p.m. Come and join us.
HOULTON: The Aroostook County Marine Corps League Detachment 1368 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Houlton Elks Lodge. FMI call Berny Reece at 532-4414 or 538-6964.
HOULTON: Rockabema Lodge meets every week at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Market Square.
HOULTON: Odd Fellows meet every week at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall.
ORIENT: Boy Scout meetings will be held each Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
PATTEN: AA meeting at the Patten Methodist Church, 12-1 p.m.
SHERMAN: Music jam at the Rec. Dept. from 6-9 p.m. FMI call Peggy at 365-4307 or the Rec. at 365-4270. Everyone welcome to come to play and sing. Donations accepted at the door.
Friday
HOULTON: PFLAG Houlton, a support group for anyone who has a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender loved one, meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Friday of the month in the CCHE at Houlton Regional Hospital. FMI, 532-0670 or pflaghoulton@gmail.com.
HOULTON: TOPS ME-0233 meetings. FMI call Betty Ivey at 532-9653.
HOULTON: AA meeting at the Aroostook County Jail for inmates.
HOULTON: Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 7 p.m. at Houlton Regional Hospital, Center for Community Education, “Corky’s Room.”
Saturday
HOULTON: Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. each Saturday at the White House, 106 ½ Main St.
HOULTON: The Class of 1956 of Houlton High School, in order to accommodate more people, will meet at the Elm Tree Diner at noon on the last Saturday of each month.
HOULTON: There will be an AA meeting from noon-1 p.m. (OD) at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Watson Hall, on Main Street.
LITTLETON: Regular meetings at Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum at 9 a.m., the first and third Saturdays. FMI call 538-9300.
MARS HILL: The William Cousins Post 118 of the American Legion is hosting Bingo Night every Saturday at 6 p.m. There will be cash prizes and concessions will be available.
PATTEN: AA (BBOD) will meet from 7-8 p.m. at the Stetson Memorial Methodist Church, at the corner of Rts. 11 and 159.
SHERMAN: Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters club is located at 58 North St. New members are always welcome. We are a family-oriented club and we meet the first Saturday of each month. FMI call Deb at 267-1200 or check our website at molunkusvalley@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their doctor’s appointments. FMI call 1-800-227-2345.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Support groups for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Violence. Please call “The Hope and Justice Project” for more information and to sign up find a location and to come to a meeting. Number is 1-800-439-2323.
HOULTON: Visions/SACAP is placing an open call/search for new artists to bring their work to Houlton to sell in our store. Visions is a local store that shows artists’ work. The sales from the store support the artists themselves and the commission the store receives supports art and cultural programming in southern Aroostook County. FMI call 532-9119 to get jury information. All work must be juried.
LITTLETON: The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum is open for tours Thursdsay through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission $5/person. Call 538-9300 or 694-6099.
