Concert, wreaths and a grinch mean holiday fun in Mars Hill

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The combined concerts for the Fort Street Elementary School and Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the high school at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the holiday spirit.

Wreaths Across America

Save The Date of Saturday, Dec. 16, when Wreaths Across America volunteers will place wreaths on veterans’ graves at more than 1,300 locations nationwide.  This year, there will be wreaths placed at the Corner Cemetery in Bridgewater at noon.  

Stop by to help Remember, Honor and Teach about the veterans who have served in one of the branches and now rest in the cemetery.  

Each wreath will be decorated with a red bow, representing great sacrifice; circular in shape, representing eternity; made of evergreens, representing longevity and endurance; and scented like the forest, representing purity and simplicity.

All about the Grinch

The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial will hold a special Grinch Family Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.   

There will be games, a story, Santa and treats for the entire family. Wear a festive outfit and your Whoville hair.

Bottle drive

The CAHS Spanish Club is raising funds for a trip to Ecuador in April 2018.  They are collecting cans and bottles to raise funds.  

To donate, take your items to the Mars Hill Redemption Center and designate the funds for the Spanish Club or call the school at 425-2811.

Rotary Club

The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.  Members discussed upcoming events.  

Aroostook Health Center

Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Exercise Fun at 9:30 a.m. and Christmas Decorating at 1:30 p.m.   Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and horse Racing at 1:30 p.m.  Friday will feature Christmas Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and a Christmas Movie with Popcorn at 1:30 p.m.  Saturday will be a free day with movies, games and puzzles available in the day room.  Sunday will have televised church available in the day room and the United Baptist Church Kids Program at 3:00 p.m.  Monday will feature Nails with Shallie and Melissa at 9:30 a.m. and Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m.  Tuesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Game Time at 1:30 p.m.

All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.

BINGO

The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting BINGO on 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.