What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of September 22, 2021

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Wednesday, Sept. 22

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

FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 284 Main St.

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: A Family for ME foster care open house, 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Meet current foster and adoptive parents, learn about licensure and other aspects of the process. FMI: rbeal@spurwink.org.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. Introduces family to the caregiving role. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

Thursday, Sept. 23

PRESQUE ISLE: Haunted hearse tour with Presque Isle Historical Society, 7 p.m. departs from Historic Fire Station at 11 Church St. Are there really ghosts and lingering spirits in Presque Isle? Seats limited.  Reservations required.  Tickets $10. Rain or shine. FMI: www.pihistory.org or 762-1151.

Friday, Sept. 24

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.

PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI hosts first Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker, Kate Braestrup, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center’s multipurpose room. Topic: Practice and Play in the Maine Woods. Free and open to the public. Masks and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 72 hours will be required. FMI: Lisa Smith at 207-768-9525 or email lisa.m.smith@maine.edu.

Saturday, Sept. 25

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

PRESQUE ISLE: Guided tour of Presque Isle Air Museum and air base with Presque Isle Historical Society, 10 a.m. Departs from Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Rain or shine. Tickets $10; reservations required. FMI: pihistory.org or 762-1151.

PRESQUE ISLE: Guided tour of Vera Estey House Museum, 1 p.m. at 16 Third St., with Presque Isle Historical Society. On-street parking available.  Tickets $5.  Spots are limited.  FMI: pihistory.org or 762-1151.

Sunday, Sept. 26

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

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