On Sunday, June 7, in conjunction with Youth Appreciation Sunday (ages infant through college), East Ridge Union Church will be dedicating the new stained glass window in memory of former pastor Steve Perry during the morning service at 10 a.m. The window was made possible thanks to many generous donations. Pastor Perry passed away in September 2002. All are invited to attend.
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 a.m. Presque Isle Rotarian Theresa Fowler spoke briefly about the Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce and had pamphlets to hand out.
The special speaker was Mike Gosselin. He spoke about the pigeons and doves he owns and breeds. He has been interested in pigeons since he was very young.
There are over 3,000 varieties of the birds. He currently has around 225 birds, costing around $34 per week to feed.
They have a unique homing ability, which has to be developed. He takes them out around three times a week to give them a chance to exercise. They will typically fly close to home until they get a bearing on the surroundings. He typically loses two to four each month to hawks in the area.
They are a very clean bird, not prone to “doing their business” while they are flying. So Jim can’t blame any of Mike’s pigeons for any droppings on the vehicles in his driveway!
A pair of pigeons will breed six times a year. A racing pigeon can reach speeds of 65 mph. If you’d like to learn more about homing pigeons, contact Mike.
On Saturday, from 9 a.m.-noon, the library holds cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier.
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.com.
On Thursday evenings, from 6-9 p.m., it’s music by “Outside In.” Grab your dancing shoes and come enjoy yourself. They play a wide variety of music including country, old time rock ’n roll, 1960s pop, and standards. Refreshments will be available at the hall.
A new event planned for this year is a Line Dance Class to be held on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m.
There will be a food sale Saturday, June 6.
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month with some exceptions. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
On the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects.
Bring your own supplies and projects as you share your knowledge of various crafts. Work together or individually with quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002. Come relax and enjoy yourself as you socialize with other crafters.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
