Winterfest
Plans for the 9th annual Winterfest are under way for March 13 – 15.
Activities planned include: at CAHS — Friday night, 5:30-7 p.m., Ham Supper ($5), with Fireman Fred performing at 7 p.m., and Alumni Basketball Games. At Big Rock, 6 p.m., Learn to Ski Clinic ($25).
Saturday at CAHS from 6 – 9 a.m., St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast ($4); 9 a.m.: Cribbage Tournament, Methodist Women Bake Sale, Face Painting, Shrine Klowns and Pee Wee Basketball; 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. National Honor Society Penny Carnival ($5 admission) games are free; 10:30 a.m. FFA Baked Potato Bar; and from 12:30 – 3 p.m., BINGO.
Saturday at Big Rock (registration open from 12 – 5 p.m.): 2 p.m., children’s obstacle race; 5 p.m., Kardboard Klassic ($5 per entry) and Hot Turkey sandwich meal ($7); 6:30 p.m., Big Air Contest ($10 per entry); 7:45 p.m., Torchlight Parade; and at 8:15 p.m., Fireworks. NOTE – Pre-registration is required for the Kardboard Klassic (helmets required for kids under 12), Big Air Contest (helmets required) and Torchlight Parade.
A full schedule of events is available at various places around town.
Community Cupboard
In order to raise funds for the local food pantry, the community cupboard of Mars Hill will be selling raffle tickets for two $50 gas cards. Tickets will be on sale on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Mars Hill IGA. They will also be on sale during Winterfest at CAHS on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased from select Community Cupboard volunteers. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will be held at the Winterfest. In addition, donations of non-perishable food items (can goods, cereal, pasta, etc.) will be accepted during the ticket sales. Your support is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 a.m. Assistant District Governor Ralph McPherson updated the group on the PETS training taking place on April 25. He also spoke of the meetings that have taken place occasionally between local club presidents. He is also planning a meeting in March with all the incoming presidents.
Rotarian Ray Mersereau spoke to the group about what’s happening in town. The annual elections will be taking place on March 16. There are three individuals running for two Town Council seats: Diane Porter Libby, Calvin Miller and Nathan Gray.
One referendum will be on the local ballot: the purchase of a new fire truck to replace the 1978 pumper truck, which is not capable of pumping the necessary gallons per minute. The new truck will have a higher pumping capability as well as having foam capability.
Library happenings
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.com.
Community Club
The Mars Hill & Blaine Community Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the United Methodist Church in Mars Hill. The upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast held during Winterfest is being planned. For more information, contact Connie Durost at 429-8193.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month with some exceptions. The February meeting took place on Feb. 26 at the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library. Members discussed some possible projects for the group – a special historical cookbook, a tea, etc. All are welcome. The March meeting will be at the home of Pat Lenentine on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m., when summer activities and events will be discussed. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
Bridgewater Creative Crafting
On the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects. Bring your own supplies and projects as you share your knowledge of various crafts. Work together or individually with quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002. Come relax and enjoy yourself as you socialize with other crafters.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
