Wednesday, Sept. 29
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: 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.
Friday, Oct. 1
PRESQUE ISLE: Filomena Irving exhibit at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., part of First Friday Art Walk. The public is welcome.
PRESQUE ISLE: Artists for Aging gallery grand opening at Aroostook Agency on Aging, featuring John Holub and Lisa Desjardins, 6-8 p.m. Part of First Friday Art Walk. The public is welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 2
FORT FAIRFIELD: A.R. Gould drive-up adult flu shot clinic, 12-2 p.m. in the parking lot of Northern Light Fort Fairfield Health Center, 23 High St. Face covering required. Bring insurance card.
PRESQUE ISLE: Farmers market at Riverside Park Pavilion, 8:30-1 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE: Fall foliage tour with Presque Isle Historical Society aboard Molly the Trolley. Departs at 1 p.m. from Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Tickets $10. Reservations required.
Sunday, Oct. 3
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, Oct. 5
CARIBOU: Stand Down for homeless veterans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Caribou Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 163 Van Buren Rd. Veterans in need of assistance are encouraged to attend and will receive cold weather supplies, non-perishable food items, connection to resources, and care packages. FMI: Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, 207-430-6035 or maine.gov/veterans.
WASHBURN: Cary drive-thru flu shot clinic, 4-6:30 p.m., Washburn High School. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 284 Main St.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.
MARS HILL: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 12:30-1 p.m. at the old school parking lot, 10 ACI St. FMI: 764-3396.
PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook Agency on Aging annual meeting, 10 a.m. at agency office, 260 Main St. Seating is limited. Video conferencing also available. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789; lori.cyr@aroostookaging.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, Oct. 7
FORT FAIRFIELD: Cary drive-thru flu shot clinic, 4-6:30 p.m., Fort Fairfield Fire Department. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.
MARS HILL: A.R. Gould drive-up adult flu shot clinic, 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Central Aroostook High School, 26 Pleasant St. Face covering required. Bring insurance card.
PRESQUE ISLE: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. at Riverside Park Pavilion parking lot on Riverside Drive. FMI: 764-3396.
ONLINE – Cheers to Sobriety virtual mocktails party, via Zoom, 7-9 p.m. Sober October is a time to reflect on alcohol use and its impact on your health, wallet and family. Free. To register call Aroostook County Action Program’s Community Educator Robin Thurston at 498-9602. Event sponsored by SAMSHA’s Communities Talk Project.
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