Directors’ meeting of the Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 94 Town Hall Rd.
Grow Your Own Organic Garden class, Houlton Adult and Community Education, 6-9 p.m. All are welcome, first-timers to experienced gardeners. One session; cost is $10. FMI: 521-3100.
Lenten lunch at First Baptist Church, 12 noon, sponsored by Southern Aroostook Ministerial Association. The public is invited. Meal is free; donations accepted for fuel programs at the Salvation Army. FMI: Deacon Al Burleigh, 532-2871.
UMPI will host its spring blood drive with the American Red Cross from 12 noon to 5 p.m. in the Campus Center’s multi-purpose room. Sponsored by the Dean of Students’ office, UMPI’s Red Cross Club and Phi Eta Sigma-NHS.
Benefit supper for Lynn Wallace, 4:30-7 p.m. at Houlton Elks Lodge, 86 Main St. Proceeds support Lynn and family as they go through this fight with cancer.
Opening reception at Wintergreen Arts Center for “CoExist: Meditations on Mother Earth,” abstract art by local artist Lindsay Trombley, 6-8 p.m.
UMPI and the Presque Isle Community Players present “Last Gas,” a dramatic comedy by Presque Isle native John Cariani, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets: $15/adults and $10/seniors, grades K-12 and college students. Mature content.
UMPI’s Pullen Art Gallery will host the third annual Student Art Competition through April 21. Gallery reception 6-8 p.m., with gallery talk at 6:30.
UMPI’s Reed Fine Art Gallery will host a reception for the SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education) spring art show, 5-7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. The show will be displayed through May 19.
Opening reception at Wintergreen Arts Center for “CoExist: Meditations on Mother Earth,” abstract art by local artist Lindsay Trombley, 6-8 p.m.
UMPI and the Presque Isle Community Players present “Last Gas,” a dramatic comedy by Presque Isle native John Cariani, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets: $15/adults and $10/seniors, grades K-12 and college students. Mature content.
UMPI’s Pullen Art Gallery will host the third annual Student Art Competition through April 21. Gallery reception 6-8 p.m., with gallery talk at 6:30.
UMPI’s Reed Fine Art Gallery will host a reception for the SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education) spring art show, 5-7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. The show will be displayed through May 19.
32nd annual supper and Dollars for Scholars auction at Southern Aroostook Community School. Supper at 5:30; auction following. Proceeds to benefit Class of 2017. Cost: Adults $6, senior citizens $5, under 12 $3 and families $15.
37th annual Spring Runoff Road Race, hosted by UMPI’s athletics and cross-country teams, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Wieden Hall. Open to the public; $15 for walkers/runners, or $25 for three-person relay teams.
Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine banquet at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center. FMI: Rod Thompson, 760-9465, or Gary Giggey, 473-7672.
Benefit supper for Danny Haney, 4-11 p.m., Caribou VFW. Live auction with over 100 prizes. Tickets: $7 at door. BYOB.
Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club pizza night, 6 p.m. Election of officers and discussion of summer breakfasts. RSVP to Sue.
Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Mainely Girls will be at the Trash and Treasure Sale at the Forum with Mother’s Day baskets for sale or to pre-order. FMI: 768-5903.
Public supper at Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, serving 4:30-6 p.m. Cost: $9/person. FMI: 538-0050.
The Great Easter Escape with over 12,000 Easter Eggs, for ages 12 and under, starting at 11 a.m. at Bethel Church. Rain or shine; dress for weather.
UMPI and the Presque Isle Community Players present “Last Gas,” a dramatic comedy by Presque Isle native John Cariani, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets: $15/adults and $10/seniors, grades K-12 and college students. Mature content.
32nd annual supper and Dollars for Scholars auction at Southern Aroostook Community School. Supper at 5:30; auction following. Proceeds to benefit Class of 2017. Cost: Adults $6, senior citizens $5, under 12 $3 and families $15.
37th annual Spring Runoff Road Race, hosted by UMPI’s athletics and cross-country teams, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Wieden Hall. Open to the public; $15 for walkers/runners, or $25 for three-person relay teams.
Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine banquet at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center. FMI: Rod Thompson, 760-9465, or Gary Giggey, 473-7672.
Benefit supper for Danny Haney, 4-11 p.m., Caribou VFW. Live auction with over 100 prizes. Tickets: $7 at door. BYOB.
Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club pizza night, 6 p.m. Election of officers and discussion of summer breakfasts. RSVP to Sue.
Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Mainely Girls will be at the Trash and Treasure Sale at the Forum with Mother’s Day baskets for sale or to pre-order. FMI: 768-5903.
Public supper at Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, serving 4:30-6 p.m. Cost: $9/person. FMI: 538-0050.
The Great Easter Escape with over 12,000 Easter Eggs, for ages 12 and under, starting at 11 a.m. at Bethel Church. Rain or shine; dress for weather.
UMPI and the Presque Isle Community Players present “Last Gas,” a dramatic comedy by Presque Isle native John Cariani, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets: $15/adults and $10/seniors, grades K-12 and college students. Mature content.
Aroostook River Voices spring concert, 2 p.m. at the Ashland District School Larry Hall Performing Arts Center. Donations at the door will support the Ashland Alumni Association. All are welcome.
Club breakfast hosted by the Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club, 7-10 a.m. at the clubhouse on the Strickland Road. Cost: $7/adults and $4/children under 12. All are welcome.
Free supper hosted by the Everyone Cares Committee, 3-4 p.m. at the Houlton Rec Center. All are welcome.
Mainely Girls will be at the Trash and Treasure Sale at the Forum with Mother’s Day baskets for sale or to pre-order. FMI: 768-5903.
The Oakfield Baptist Church will host Dan Holmes in concert from 6-7 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
Aroostook River Voices spring concert, 2 p.m. at the Ashland District School Larry Hall Performing Arts Center. Donations at the door will support the Ashland Alumni Association. All are welcome.
Club breakfast hosted by the Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club, 7-10 a.m. at the clubhouse on the Strickland Road. Cost: $7/adults and $4/children under 12. All are welcome.
Free supper hosted by the Everyone Cares Committee, 3-4 p.m. at the Houlton Rec Center. All are welcome.
Mainely Girls will be at the Trash and Treasure Sale at the Forum with Mother’s Day baskets for sale or to pre-order. FMI: 768-5903.
The Oakfield Baptist Church will host Dan Holmes in concert from 6-7 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
Easton School Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at the elementary school library.
Easton School Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at the elementary school library.
Amateur radio licensing examinations at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, starting at 6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. Cost: $15 exact cash. FMI: Ivan, WK1W, 476-0000 or WK1W@ivanshapiro.com.
Elder abuse prevention session with Betty Balderston of Legal Services for the Elderly, 1-2 p.m. in the CIL conference room at UMPI’s library.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St., at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703.
UMPI hosts Dr. Donna Beegle on “See Poverty…Be the Difference,” 7 p.m. at the Campus Center. Free and open to the public. FMI: 768-9452 or gshaw@maine.edu.
Amateur radio licensing examinations at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, starting at 6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. Cost: $15 exact cash. FMI: Ivan, WK1W, 476-0000 or WK1W@ivanshapiro.com.
Elder abuse prevention session with Betty Balderston of Legal Services for the Elderly, 1-2 p.m. in the CIL conference room at UMPI’s library.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St., at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703.
UMPI hosts Dr. Donna Beegle on “See Poverty…Be the Difference,” 7 p.m. at the Campus Center. Free and open to the public. FMI: 768-9452 or gshaw@maine.edu.
Creative Ladies Night at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Paula White. Free and open to all women.
Houlton Middle School presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center at the high school. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
Town hall meeting with Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, and Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Northern Maine Community College.
UMPI celebrates its 16th annual University Day on the theme “Meet in the Middle.” Free, daylong schedule of activities, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Public welcome. FMI: Gayla Shaw at 768-9452 or visit www.umpi.edu/day.
Creative Ladies Night at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Paula White. Free and open to all women.
Houlton Middle School presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center at the high school. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
Town hall meeting with Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, and Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Northern Maine Community College.
UMPI celebrates its 16th annual University Day on the theme “Meet in the Middle.” Free, daylong schedule of activities, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Public welcome. FMI: Gayla Shaw at 768-9452 or visit www.umpi.edu/day.
Houlton Middle School presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center at the high school. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
UMPI’s Student Activities Office hosts comedian Ryan Reiss, 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Show is rated PG-13. FMI: 768-9582 or email elizabeth.olsen@maine.edu.
Houlton Middle School presents “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center at the high school. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
UMPI’s Student Activities Office hosts comedian Ryan Reiss, 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Show is rated PG-13. FMI: 768-9582 or email elizabeth.olsen@maine.edu.
Wintergreen Arts Center and UMPI’s University Players present the children’s musical “We Are Monsters,” 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Admission is $5 per family. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
Wintergreen Arts Center and UMPI’s University Players present the children’s musical “We Are Monsters,” 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Admission is $5 per family. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. at Caribou Inn and Convention Center. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1(800) RED CROSS.
American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m. at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, 95 High St. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1(800) RED CROSS.
Community Easter egg hunt at Limestone United Methodist Church, 2 Burleigh Ave., 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by LUMC Sunday School Department. Lunch hosted by LUMC Education Committee. FMI: Call the church office, 325-4870, or Pat Cheslog, 554-7100.
Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Grand opening of the United Veterans of Maine central office building, 358 Washburn St., 1 p.m. Special presentations are planned.
Wintergreen Arts Center and UMPI’s University Players present the children’s musical “We Are Monsters,” 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Admission is $5 per family. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. at Caribou Inn and Convention Center. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1(800) RED CROSS.
American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m. at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, 95 High St. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1(800) RED CROSS.
Community Easter egg hunt at Limestone United Methodist Church, 2 Burleigh Ave., 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by LUMC Sunday School Department. Lunch hosted by LUMC Education Committee. FMI: Call the church office, 325-4870, or Pat Cheslog, 554-7100.
Display remembering Caribou’s downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Grand opening of the United Veterans of Maine central office building, 358 Washburn St., 1 p.m. Special presentations are planned.
Wintergreen Arts Center and UMPI’s University Players present the children’s musical “We Are Monsters,” 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Admission is $5 per family. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
Easter sunrise service (outside, weather permitting) at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9 a.m. sponsored by Men's Club, followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Easter sunrise service (outside, weather permitting) at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9 a.m. sponsored by Men’s Club, followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Swedish folksinger Sofia Talvik in concert at the Caribou Performing Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., sponsored by Cary Medical Center and the New Sweden Historical Society. Proceeds benefit restoration of New Sweden’s Larson-Ostlund House. Tickets: $10, available at Anderson’s Grocery in Stockholm, Caribou One Stop and Ben’s Trading Post in Presque Isle.
Easter sunrise service (outside, weather permitting) at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9 a.m. sponsored by Men's Club, followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Easter sunrise service (outside, weather permitting) at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9 a.m. sponsored by Men’s Club, followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Swedish folksinger Sofia Talvik in concert at the Caribou Performing Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., sponsored by Cary Medical Center and the New Sweden Historical Society. Proceeds benefit restoration of New Sweden’s Larson-Ostlund House. Tickets: $10, available at Anderson’s Grocery in Stockholm, Caribou One Stop and Ben’s Trading Post in Presque Isle.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
The Meduxnekeag Ramblers will hold their landowners' appreciation supper beginning at 6 p.m. All club members welcome; brief meeting after supper for election of officers.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
The Meduxnekeag Ramblers will hold their landowners' appreciation supper beginning at 6 p.m. All club members welcome; brief meeting after supper for election of officers.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
UMPI's Studio 923 Art Club hosts the 2nd annual Trash to Fashion Show, 6 p.m. in the Campus Center's multipurpose room. Public invited; tickets $5. FMI: 768-9441 or hyrum.benson@maine.edu.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
UMPI's Studio 923 Art Club hosts the 2nd annual Trash to Fashion Show, 6 p.m. in the Campus Center's multipurpose room. Public invited; tickets $5. FMI: 768-9441 or hyrum.benson@maine.edu.
Free workshop Creating Winning Resumes at the Presque Isle CareerCenter 9 a.m. FMI: 760-6300.
Free workshop Creating Winning Resumes at the Presque Isle CareerCenter 9 a.m. FMI: 760-6300.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti supper hosted by Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God on Sweden Street. Tickets available at door, $10/adults, $6/children under 10. Funds raised will benefit the pantry's assistance to local families and seniors.
Aroostook Birders' annual Waterfowl Walk, beginning at 8 a.m. at Aroostook River Boat Launch on Riverside Ave. Carpool visits to several duck locations and parks in town. Rain or shine; dress appropriately.
Spring book sale at the Caribou Public Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the library's Caribou Room. Paperback, hardcover; fiction, nonfiction, magazines, more. Donations welcome. Proceeds support library programs and purchases.
Display remembering Caribou's downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Food and craft sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., New Sweden Lutheran Church SVEA Hall, 48 Capitol Hill Rd.
Public meeting of the Fort Frontier ATV Club, 6 p.m. at 136 Marshall Rd.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti supper hosted by Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God on Sweden Street. Tickets available at door, $10/adults, $6/children under 10. Funds raised will benefit the pantry's assistance to local families and seniors.
Aroostook Birders' annual Waterfowl Walk, beginning at 8 a.m. at Aroostook River Boat Launch on Riverside Ave. Carpool visits to several duck locations and parks in town. Rain or shine; dress appropriately.
Book sale, sponsored by Friends of the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the library. FMI: 325-4706.
Display remembering Caribou's downtown businesses at the Caribou Historical Society and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. during March and April. Businesses on the four principal streets from beginnings until the present will be featured. All are welcome.
Food and craft sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., New Sweden Lutheran Church SVEA Hall, 48 Capitol Hill Rd.
Public meeting of the Fort Frontier ATV Club, 6 p.m. at 136 Marshall Rd.
Exhibit of paintings by Jorge Pena, "Images from My Heart," at the Turner Memorial Library Akeley Galleries, today through June 16. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit of paintings by Jorge Pena, "Images from My Heart," at the Turner Memorial Library Akeley Galleries, today through June 16. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Intermediate welding course, five sessions beginning today, 3:30-7:30 p.m., offered by Adult and Community Education. FMI or to register: 521-3100, ext. 5, or email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org. Cost: $175.
Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet at the Jade Palace at 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Cassandra Pelletier from Cary Medical Center's Occupational Health and Speech. FMI: 498-3406.
UMPI's Student Activities Office presents country artist Timmy Brown at 7 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium.Free and open the public, rated PG.
Empty Bowl fundraiser by UMPI's ceramics classes, 6-8 p.m. at the Sargent Family Community Center. Proceeds will benefit Martha and Mary's Soup Kitchen. With each bowl purchase participants will receive a cup of soup.
Free workshop Creating Winning Resumes, 9 a.m. at the Presque Isle CareerCenter. FMI: 760-6300.
Opening reception at UMPI's Pullen Gallery for senior Mollie Hicks' senior show, 6-8 p.m. Gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Her work is on display from April 27-May 3.
Pizza ‘n Art for Teens and Tweens at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., with artist June Thaggard. Participants will complete a silhouette painting. $15 per student. To preregister, call Amy Joy Berube at 227-8568.
UMPI's University Players present "Broadway Backwards!," a revue where nothing is as it seems, at 6:30 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Public invited; donations will be accepted at the door. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
Community breakfast at the Houlton Elks Club, 7-10 a.m., provided by Houlton Area Little League. $5/adults, $3 students. All are welcome to come and support the league.
Third annual Team Berry Sisters Walk for MS Color Run, beginning at the Island Falls Municipal Building. Registration is $15 and starts at 8 a.m.; the walk begins at 9 a.m. FMI: Susan, 949-6968 or susren1972@aol.com
UMPI's University Players present "Broadway Backwards!," a revue where nothing is as it seems, at 6:30 p.m. at Wieden Auditorium. Public invited; donations will be accepted at the door. FMI: 385-7903 or darci.faye@maine.edu.
Spaghetti supper and auction hosted by UMPI's Red Cross Club, 5 p.m. in the Campus Center. $10/adults, $5/students or $25/family. Tickets available at Red Cross in Caribou, UMPI campus store, Bradley's Citgo or from club members. FMI: Carly Bell, 551-9858.
Touched by Type 1 in The County meet and greet at UMPI’s Gentile Hall, with access to the rock wall 1-2 p.m. for the group; 2-5 p.m. all are welcome. Support group for children and teens with type 1 diabetes and their families. FMI: Heidi, 488-4991.
Baked bean meal fundraiser at Ascend Church, 53 Wilson St. Suggested donation $5 for ages 12 and over. Meals can be packaged to go.
Northern Maine Chamber Society in concert, 3 p.m. at UMPI's Campus Center. Free and open to the public. FMI: Sue Herold, 473-7698.