The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, April 18, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
The special speaker was Ken Ervin of Houlton, who spoke about starting up a lacrosse league in the area. He currently has 17 girls and 16 boys, grades 3-6, from Mars Hill to Smyrna attending weekly clinics and practices.
Alex Toby and his mom, Amanda, work on his race car during Mrs. Williams’ Science Challenge at Exhibition Night, held recently at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School. Other challenges involved math and a “Lifetime Activities” quiz. (Photo courtesy/Tomi Henderson
He has applied and received three grants for equipment, which belongs to the club. Players do supply their own shoes with cleats like worn for soccer. He is currently raising funds for uniforms for the teams — the Northern Maine Moose.
Homecoming 2017
Homecoming 2017 will take place from Aug. 10-13. For those intending to be part of the parade, sign up ahead of time to help with planning. Those who sign up after Aug. 6 will be charged $25. Pick up sign-up sheets at the Mars Hill Town Office or from the website: www.homecomingdays.org.
Organizers seek vendors of both food and crafts for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Kathy at 425-3771 for more information or to sign up for a space.
Classes planning reunions should contact Kathy so their information can be added to the brochure and website.
Library hours
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is finishing a three-month trial of extended night hours through April. Due to requests for more evening hours, the library will be open from 12:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and, if well received by patrons, this will become the new standard.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of April 26 to May 2 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Fun with Jess and Devin at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and United Methodist at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Game Time at 9:30 a.m. and Episcopal Church Service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday will have televised church available in the day room. Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m. and Devotions with Velma at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m.
All of these activities are subject to change. To volunteer to help, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Queens crowned in Mars Hill on Saturday, April 15, were, from left, Little Miss Mars Hill 2017 Lilly Burtt, Teen Miss Mars Hill 2017 Sydney Garrison, Miss Mars Hill 2017 Isabelle Wright, Junior Miss Mars Hill Gracie Bailey and Pre-Teen Miss Mars Hill 2017 Cassie Codrey. (Photo courtesy/Tomi Henderson)
Bingo
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill hosts Bingo Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. at the post. There are cash prizes. Refreshments are available.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 551-6791 or e-mailing tomihen@yahoo.com.
