Caribou area events (week of April 12, 2017)

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Thursday, April 13

LIMESTONE: Knitting/crocheting club, Frost Memorial Library, 6 p.m. FMI: 325-4706.

Saturday, April 15

CARIBOU: Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.

CARIBOU: Grand opening of the United Veterans of Maine central office building, 358 Washburn St., 1 p.m. Special presentations are planned.

LIMESTONE: Community Easter egg hunt at Limestone United Methodist Church, 2 Burleigh Ave., 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by LUMC Sunday School Department. Lunch hosted by LUMC Education Committee. FMI: Call the church office, 325-4870, or Pat Cheslog, 554-7100.

Sunday, April 16

CARIBOU: Swedish folksinger Sofia Talvik in concert at the Caribou Performing Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., sponsored by Cary Medical Center and the New Sweden Historical Society. Proceeds benefit restoration of New Sweden’s Larson-Ostlund House. Tickets: $10, available at Anderson’s Grocery in Stockholm, Caribou One Stop and Ben’s Trading Post in Presque Isle.

Thursday, April 20

LIMESTONE: Knitting/crocheting club, Frost Memorial Library, 6 p.m. FMI: 325-4706.

Saturday, April 22

CARIBOU: Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.

LIMESTONE: Book sale, sponsored by Friends of the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the library. FMI: 325-4706.

Recurring Events

Sunday

CARIBOU: Morning worship, 9 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 22 Main St.

CARIBOU: Morning worship, Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Sweden and Prospect streets, 10 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Wilcox. Child care available. Sunday School,8:45 a.m. FMI: 498-2103.

CARIBOU: Catholic Golden Age, every third Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Rosary Center. Anyone over 50 welcome.

CARIBOU: MS Self Help Group, third Sunday, Chan Center, 6-7:30 p.m. FMI: Debbie, 551-3674.

CARIBOU: Mixed couples bowling league, 6:30 p.m., Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Morning worship, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 170 Main St.

NEW SWEDEN: Morning worship, 10:30 a.m., Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church, 48 Capitol Hill Rd. with Rev. Robert Smith.

NEW SWEDEN: Morning worship, 11 a.m., Evangelical Covenant Church, 40 Westmanland Rd. with T. Daniel Clayborne. FMI: 896-5297.

NEW SWEDEN: Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30, First Baptist Church, 17 Westmanland Rd. FMI: Chris Hearn, 896-3392 or tohearns@yahoo.com

PERHAM: Baptist Church Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m.,, Sunday school at 11, evening service at 6. FMI: 455-4817.

STOCKHOLM: Morning worship, 9 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), corner of Donworth and Main streets, with Rev. Dr. Robert Smith. Sunday school at 10:15.  

STOCKHOLM: Sunday School at the First Baptist Church, 253 Main St., 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11.

Monday

CARIBOU: Low impact aerobics for adults, Rec. Department, 55 Bennett Drive, 8:30-9:30 a.m. FMI: 492-1089.

CARIBOU: Power of Prevention exercise class, Wellness and Recreation Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m. No fee.

CARIBOU: Adult fitness class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rec. Center. FMI: Donna Small, 496-0791.

CARIBOU: General membership meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 15, every third Monday. Dinner, 6 p.m. for current members. FMI: 492-6931.

CARIBOU: Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion group, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Pentecostal Church, 294 Access Highway.

CARIBOU: Aroostook County Genealogical Society meeting, every fourth Monday (except June and December), Caribou Public Library, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Edwin “J” Bullard, 492-5501. Donation address: P.O. Box 142, Caribou, ME 04736.

CARIBOU: High-impact aerobics, 6-7 p.m., Wellness and Recreation Center. $5/walk-ins, $30/10 classes, $50/20 classes.

CARIBOU: Caribou Lions Club, dinner meeting 6 p.m., second and fourth Mondays, Par & Grill.

CARIBOU: Ministry support group/informational meeting for depression and bipolar, 6:30-8 p.m., Bethel Pentecostal Church, 294 Access Highway, first and third Mondays. FMI: Brian Jewell, 498-3520.

CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league, Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Gerald Michaud, 493-6601 or Jack Foster, 496-4401.

STOCKHOLM: Zumba, Mondays and Wednesdays, Stockholm Community Center, 6:30 p.m. First class is free; $5 thereafter. FMI: Cassie Davenport, 227-8322.

VAN BUREN: AA bilingual open discussion group, Community Center, 16 Champlain St., 7 p.m.

WOODLAND: Boy Scout Pack 186 meeting, 6-7 p.m., Consolidated School. FMI: Shawn Trombley, 492-1658.

Tuesday

CARIBOU: Cribbage, Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center, 9-11 a.m. FMI: Sarah at 492-4002.

CARIBOU: Gentle yoga, Phil and Viv’s Place (Lyndon Heights Dining Center) with Cara Miller, 12 p.m., followed by nutrition education. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. FMI: Dottie, Aroostook Agency on Aging, 764-6185.

CARIBOU: Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s caregiver support group, third Tuesday of each month, at Gray Memorial Methodist Church, 1 p.m. FMI: 498-1112.

CARIBOU: TOPS Chapter 197, weekly at Caribou Learning Center, 75 Bennett Dr. Weigh-in 5-5:30 p.m., meeting 5:30. FMI: Helen Engstrom, 492-7984.

CARIBOU: Central Aroostook Parent Group, first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Chan Center. For parents of children with any type of disability.

CARIBOU: Kiwanis Club meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday monthly, Jade Palace, 6 p.m. Guests and prospective members welcome.

CARIBOU: Lister/Knowlton VFW Post 9389 Ladies Auxiliary, second Tuesday of month at post home, Van Buren Rd. Supper at 6 p.m., meeting at 7. FMI: Pat Edgecomb, 325-4816. New members welcome.

CARIBOU: Gardens Men’s Group, third Tuesday, 6 p.m. FMI: Sharon Berz, 764-3396 or 1 (800) 439-1789.

CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league, Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Gerald Michaud, 496-6601; Jack Foster, 493-4401.

CARIBOU: Weekly bingo hosted by American Legion and seniors, at post home Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 6:30 p.m. FMI: 492-6931.

CARIBOU: Men’s 30 and over basketball league, 7-9 p.m., Rec. Center gym.

CARIBOU: Daughters of Isabella, first Tuesday monthly, 6 p.m., Holy Rosary Parish Center. FMI: Gail Hjort, 492-7901.

EAGLE LAKE: Chamber of Commerce meeting, second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Inn Cafe.

FORT FAIRFIELD: TOPS, 6 p.m., 35 Fort Hill Road. FMI: Donna Everitt, 473-4446.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Open Discussion Handicap Access Frontier Group Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 170 Main St.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Al-Anon, 7-8 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, second floor. FMI: 551-3397 or 227-7347.

LIMESTONE: Story time at Robert A. Frost Memorial Library, 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome. Stories, songs and crafts.

PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook Autism Support, first Tuesday each month, 6-7 p.m., Turner Memorial Library on Second St.

PRESQUE ISLE: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine and Kinship Program, resource family meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on third Tuesday monthly, Presque Isle Wesleyan Church. Free childcare provided. FMI: 1 (800) 833-9786.

VAN BUREN: Al-Anon, St. Bruno’s, 3 p.m. in classroom five.

Wednesday

CARIBOU: Low impact aerobics for adults, Rec Dept., 8:30-9:30 a.m. FMI: 492-1089.

CARIBOU: Power of Prevention exercise class, Rec Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m. No fee.

CARIBOU: Caribou Rotary Club, weekly at noon, Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

CARIBOU: Needful Knitters, second Wednesday each month, 4 – 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church (back entrance). FMI: 543-6791.

CARIBOU: High impact aerobics, 6-7 p.m., Rec Center. $5/walk-ins, $30/10 classes and $50/20 classes.

CARIBOU: Families Anonymous, support for families and friends of those with addiction problems, weekly 6-7 p.m., Chan Center. Free; open to public. FMI: 999-6300 after 6 p.m.

CARIBOU: Wednesday family night, United Baptist Church, 6-7:30 p.m.

CARIBOU: Caribou Homemakers, third Wednesday, Home Farm Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

CARIBOU: Women’s bowling league, Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Jane Foster, 496-4401.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Rotary Club weekly, 7-8 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

LIMESTONE: Book Club at Frost Memorial Library, second Wednesday each month.

LIMESTONE: Knitting/crocheting group, 6 p.m., Frost Memorial Library.

PERHAM: Word of Life Club, 6:30 p.m., prayer meeting, 7 p.m. at Baptist Church, 701 Perham Road. FMI: 455-4817.

STOCKHOLM: First Baptist Church, 253 Main St., prayer time at 6 p.m. FMI: 896-5887.

STOCKHOLM: Zumba Monday and Wednesday, Stockholm Community Center, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Cassie Davenport, 227-8322.

VAN BUREN: Healthy Food Choices and Active Lifestyles program, 6-8:30 p.m., high school home economics room. FMI: Adult Education, 868-5758.

Thursday

AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Aroostook Amateur Radio Association, second Thursday monthly (except July and August), 6 p.m., NMCC’s Peter Hunt room. FMI: email hamradio@K1FS.org or call 476-0000.

CARIBOU: Cribbage, Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center, 9-11 a.m. FMI: Sarah, 492-4002.

CARIBOU: NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, fourth Thursday monthly, Jade Palace, 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon, with speaker. FM: 498-3406.

CARIBOU: TOPS, Aroostook Home Health Service, 658 Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. FMI: Janice, 498-8588.

CARIBOU: Cary Cancer Support Group, first Thursday monthly, 5-7 p.m., Cary’s Chan Center.

CARIBOU: Caregiver Support Group, second Thursday monthly, 6 p.m., Caribou Gardens, Sweden St. FMI: Sharon Berz, 764-3396.

CARIBOU: Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Caribou Library. FMI: Linda, 496-3772.

CARIBOU: Zumba, Caribou Rec. Dept., 6:30 p.m. First class free, $5 thereafter. FMI: Cassie Davenport, 227-8322.

CARIBOU: Music Boosters, first Thursday monthly, CHS band room, 6:30 p.m.

CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league, Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome, 6:30 p.m. FMI: Gerald Michaud, 493-6601 or Jack Foster, 496-4401.

CARIBOU: Oh, We Ain’t Right Big Book Study Group, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.

CONNOR: Alcoholics Anonymous O/D welcome group, 7:30 p.m., Connor School, 1581 Van Buren Rd.

PRESQUE ISLE: Diabetes Support Group, second Thursday, TAMC conference room, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WASHBURN: Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177, weekly, 7 p.m. FMI: Scoutmaster Larry Harrison, 455-4074.

Friday

CARIBOU: Power of Prevention exercise class, Rec Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m. No fee.

CARIBOU: Adult physical fitness class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rec Center. FMI: Donna Small, 496-0791.

CARIBOU: Senior Bingo, Rec Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $1/person per month. Bring something for winner’s table.

CARIBOU: Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.

Saturday

CARIBOU: High impact aerobics, 8-9 a.m., Rec Center. $3/walk-ins; $20/10 classes; $34/20 classes.

CARIBOU: Open Discussion Reflections Group Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.

CARIBOU: Freedom – Al-Anon, 11 a.m.-noon, Catholic Charities thrift store, second floor. FMI: 551-3397 or 227-7347.

CARIBOU: Museum extras sale, Caribou Historical Center and Museum, Saturday 12-4 p.m.  

FORT FAIRFIELD: Knights of Columbus bingo, K of C hall, 260 Main St. Early bird starts at 6:30 p.m.

LIMESTONE: Worship service, 4 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Advent, Church St.

NEW SWEDEN: The Lord’s Pantry at Baptist Church, 17 Westmanland Rd., assistance second Saturday monthly, 8 -10 a.m. FMI: 896-3392.

WOODLAND: Snowman Schoolhouse Museum open Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.

Ongoing

AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to doctor’s appointments. FMI: 1-800-227-2345.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Support groups for survivors of domestic abuse and violence. FMI: Hope and Justice Project, 1 (800) 439-2323.

CARIBOU: Harvest Inn Social Club by AMHC, for adults with a mental health diagnosis, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., One Vaughn Place, basement. FMI: 498-2347.

CARIBOU: Brenda Farley’s radio program airs from 7 – 9 p.m. on WFST Family Radio (600 AM on the dial.) FMI: 493-6653.

LIMESTONE: Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge visitor’s center and Nature Store, open Tues.-Thurs., 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. FMI: 328-4634.

STOCKHOLM: Free first-time yoga classes, Ydalir Yoga (above Anderson’s Store). New participants free, funded by grant from Partnership for a Healthy You. FMI: Sarah at 896-3514; Ydalir Yoga on Facebook.