Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Dan Raymond, a Paramedic/Firefighter in Caribou and a Shrine Klown named Band-Aide. He is also very involved with the Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club. The club was established in 2008 to help build awareness of our agricultural heritage for future generations.
The club holds tractor pulls 8–10 times a year at various sites and does an annual Tractor Trek — this year’s trek was 40 miles with 18 tractors. The Trek raised around $1,200 this year for scholarships and to support the Agricultural Heritage Museum. They also do a plow day each year using antique tractors to plow 35-40 acres. The Tractor Train used at the Northern Maine Fair and other events is also done by the club for the enjoyment of all the children wanting a ride.
For more information on the club, call 207-557-4879 or go to www.nmatc.org.
Library Happenings
Events happening at the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library in Mars Hill include the following: Looking for Legos! The library will be holding a Lego Party on Saturday, August 4 from 10 – 12. Anyone with Legos that they are willing to donate to the library is asked to call 429-9625.
Homecoming 2018
Plans are in the works for Homecoming 2018. Many events will be returning with some new ones also planned. Save the dates of August 9–12 and come enjoy all the festivities.
NOTE: Those planning on being in the parade are asked to register as soon as possible by stopping at the Mars Hill Town Office to get a registration form or by calling Kathy at 540-6325.
Thursday night will be the ice cream social at the Aroostook Health Center.
Friday will see events at the Fire Station and park area including the Rotary Car Hop dinner, music, vendors, a movie, paint and sip and Face Painting and Tie-Dye Shirts for kids. Bingo will also be on tap at the Legion
Saturday will see breakfast at the Legion, and a parade followed by events at the high school including the Junior High Soccer Tourney, music, vendors, car show, book sale and more. Anyone wishing to set up a booth is asked to contact Kathy at 540-6325. For more information, go to Mars Hill Homecoming Days on Facebook.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of August 1–7 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Residents Council at 9:30 a.m. and Game Time at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., BYF Potluck at 11:00 a.m. and a Northern Maine Fair Outing at 3:00 p.m. Friday will feature Pokeno at 9:30 a.m. and a Patio Social 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 in the day room. 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.
Music Night
Thursday Night Music is back in Bridgewater. From 6 – 9 every Thursday, stop by the Historical Building for some rousing music – to dance to or just sit and enjoy listening to.
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. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
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.
