What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of August 11, 2021

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Wednesday, Aug. 11

CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 5:30 p.m.. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

PORTAGE LAKE: Pickleball, 6 p.m. at the courts behind the town hall. Weather permitting. all levels/skills welcome. No signup; just show up.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health  conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org. 

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Thursday, Aug. 12

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

Friday, Aug. 13

PRESQUE ISLE: Food Truck Friday at Riverside Park Recreation Area, 4-8 p.m. Food trucks from throughout northern Maine, games and entertainment. 

PRESQUE ISLE: Movies in the Park: “Tom and Jerry: The Movie,” dusk (about 8:30 p.m.) outside the Sargent Family Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs. Free popcorn; concessions available.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA women’s meeting, Zoom only, 12 noon. ID 345 432 023, pw on request: 1-207-774-4335.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Women’s Freedom Group, 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 52 Second St.

Saturday, Aug. 14

PRESQUE ISLE: Farmers market at Riverside Park Pavilion, 8:30-1 p.m. 

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 7 and 8, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls open mic night, 5-7 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Donation encouraged. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

Sunday, Aug. 15

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd. 

ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m.  Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.

Tuesday, Aug. 17

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

PORTAGE LAKE: Pickleball, 6 p.m. at the courts behind the town hall. Weather permitting. all levels/skills welcome. No signup; just show up.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health  conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org. 

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