Aroostook Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. Speaker: Rick Duncan of Arostook House of Comfort.
Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum open for tours Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., through Labor Day. $5/person. FMI: 694-5534 or 538-0050.
Healing Waters "Time to Live Free" women's conference, Whited Bible Camp, Bridgewater. Three-day event, Aug. 30-Sept. 2. For more information or to register, contact Murchison at (207) 768-1862 or LaNiece (207) 551-4045 or visit the website www.hwwconf.org or email info@hwwconf.org.
Sherman Fun Day, 6 p.m. at the town office yard. Free admission. Dancing with DJ, prizes, fireworks at dark. Refreshments available and 50/50 tickets sold. Rain date: Sept. 2.
"The Deep State: The U.S. Under Siege," talk by Hal Shurtleff of Camp Constitution Speakers Bureau, 9 a.m. at Sargent Family Community Center. Extra training on U.S. and Maine constitutions and oathkeeping, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments; RSVP/FMI: (857) 498-1309.
Kittens and Kids at the Caribou Public Library, 3-3:45 p.m., with Norma Milton and kittens from Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Book reading, activities, playtime with the kittens. Children of all ages welcome.
Girls' Night Out by Girl Scouts of Maine, for prospective Girl Scouts in grades K-3 and parents/caregivers, 6 p.m. at Washburn District Elementary School.
Movie in the Park - "Early Man," free at the Riverside Park Pavilion starting at dusk. Popcorn provided; bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. All are welcome.
UMW annual Sisters in Faith Banquet, 6 p.m. at Limestone United Methodist Church. Entertainment by Betty Walker. This is potluck: please bring a dish to share. FMI: Pat Cheslog, 554-7100.
Opening reception for exhibit "Odes & Alliterations" by Jeanne Wells, photographer, at UMPI's Reed Gallery, 5-7 p.m. Artist talk 5:30. Free; light refreshments. Public welcome.
Fall kickoff celebration for Seniors Achieving Greater Education (SAGE), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at UMPI's Campus Center Multipurpose Room. Includes lunch at 11:30.
Opening reception for "Origins of Emotion: Modern Portraiture" by Fort Kent native Matthew Nadeau, 6-8 p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center. Free; public welcome. Part of First Friday Art Walk.
Special BikeMaine Sip 'N Paint at Wintergreen Arts Center, 2-5 p.m. Sunflowers with artist Andrea Gregg. $45 plus $10 shipping. FMI: 762-3576 or wintergreenarts@gmail.com.
4th annual northern Maine Rural Living Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Houlton Civic Center and Fairgrounds. Workshops, demonstrations, livestock displays and youth activities. $10/person in advance, $15/day of event, $20/family. Lunch available for $10.
Special edition: Sunday on Sweden Street to celebrate BIkeMaine and our Acadian connection. Live Cajun music, live animal show and the Micmac drummers. 5-9 p.m.
Kindness Rocks at Wintergreen Arts Center, 6-8 p.m., with Healthy YOU's Bethany Zell. Rock painting; supplies provided but may bring your own. Family-friendly and free.
Shorebirds observation walk at Christina Reservoir, 8 a.m, with Aroostook Birders. Meet at the reservoir access point on Conant Rd. Rain or shine; ending by 11 a.m.
Recovery Walk, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Rec Center parking lot, down Pleasant St., through Market Square to the bridge. People may speak about their own recovery or a loved one's experience.
Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Caribou VFW Post 9389. Download Red Cross blood donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1 (800) 733-2767 FMI or an appointment.
Caribou Choral Society rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. each Tuesday evening in the Holy Rosary Church basement. All local singers interested in advanced four-part music are welcome.
Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Fort Fairfield K of C Hall. Download Red Cross blood donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1 (800) 733-2767 FMI or an appointment.
Land Use Planning Commission will discuss adjacency rule at the County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. at the Caribou courthouse. LUPC officials available 11:30-1 at the courthouse for questions.
Free workshop, Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center. FMI: 1 (800) 281-3703 or meoc.maine.edu.
Cub Scout recruit night hosted by Pack 171, 6:30 p.m. at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church. Families with boys and girls K-5 invited. Rain gutter regatta, info about new co-ed program. FMI: Kathy Peary, 764-0726.
Movie in the Park - "The Nut Job 2," free at the Riverside Park Pavilion starting at dusk. Popcorn provided; bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. All are welcome.
"Songs of Remembrance" concert, 7-9 p.m. at Caribou Performing Arts Center, to support Dahlgren Skidgel Farm of Hope. Featuring Star City Syndicate and Nicol Smith Sponberg.
Aid for Kids Educational Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at John Millar Civic Center. Free; includes barbecue, puppets, law enforcement demos, science/animal exhibits, crafts, games and prizes.
Book reading and talk with Donald Zillman, former UMPI president and UMaine law professor, 2 p.m. at the UMPI Campus Center. Zillman will discuss "Living the World War." Free; public welcome. Light refreshments.
Local Writers at the Library, 6-8 p.m., Turner Memorial Library. Topic: Family. Featured: Bernie Buddington, Marie Sims, Regina Bowie and Lary Bubar. Free and open to public.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Jade Palace. Speaker: Sherry Locke of United Way. Buffet or choice. All federal employees welcome.
Free workshop, Essentials of College Planning, 9 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center. FMI: 1 (800) 281-3703 or meoc.maine.edu.
Code Like a Mother, 7 p.m., computer programming gathering for women who work with technology and those who want to learn programming skills. At HardScrabble Solutions, 445 Main St. FMI: 227-7388.
Lend a Hand Supper, 4:30-6 p.m. at Hodgdon United Methodist Church. Brenda's homemade spaghetti, fixings. Public welcome. Cost: $6. All proceeds go to help people in need.
Inaugural Presque Isle Civil War Trails tour, 1-3 p.m. on Molly the Trolley, starting at Historical Fire Station on Church St. Reservations required; $10/person.
Homecoming wine tasting at UMPI President's House, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Alumni, parents, family, friends and community welcome. Three stations with appetizer or dessert pairing for each wine. RSVP: Lisa Pucci, 768-9525 or lisa.pucci@maine.edu.
Apple festival and bake sale at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m. Cost: $8/adults, $4 children. Proceeds go toward duffel bags for children removed from their homes by DHHS.
Inaugural Presque Isle Civil War Trails tour, 1-3 p.m. on Molly the Trolley, starting at Historical Fire Station on Church St. Reservations required; $10/person.
Apple Festival and Bake Sale at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children. Proceeds will go toward duffel bags for children removed from their homes by DHHS.
Active shooter training, 6-7 p.m., Houlton Middle High School Auditorium. Sgt. Josh Haines of the Maine State Police will present. Parents and community members welcome. The school requests that children not attend.
Opening reception for artist Joanna Doughty's October exhibit, 6 p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center. Music, refreshments. Free and open to public; part of Presque Isle's First Friday Art Walk.
Baked bean/ham dinner at the Rec Building, followed by dance. Supper from 4:30-6 p.m., dance from 6:30-9:30. Admission $12/person. Music by Wildwood; 50/50 drawing.
Free pumpkin carving day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square in conjunction with the last day of the Farmers' Market. Face painting, games, free hot dogs, treat bags.
Baked bean/ham dinner at the Rec Building, followed by dance. Supper from 4:30-6 p.m., dance from 6:30-9:30. Admission $12/person. Music by Wildwood; 50/50 drawing.
Free pumpkin carving day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square in conjunction with the last day of the Farmers' Market. Face painting, games, free hot dogs, treat bags.