Mardi Gras Celebration on Feb. 19
By Natalie Bazinet
Staff Writer
LIMESTONE — It’ll be an evening filled with fun, food and festivities on Feb. 19 at members of the Limestone Methodist Church hold their annual Mardi Gras Celebration and the more, the merrier (just be sure to RSVP by Feb. 18).
Between the games, crafts and decadent foods, it’s a tossup as to whether the kids or parents enjoy the event more.
A favorite (and delicious) event of the evening is, of course, the King’s Cake because whoever finds the baby Jesus in the King’s Cake gets to lead the parade.
The evening’s signature dishes — like pancakes and ham — are a great opportunity for attendees to indulge in favorite foods before many give them up during Lent (beginning on Feb. 22).
Pastor Ellen Cleaves explained that the King’s Cake is her favorite facet of the evening.
“It’s a sweet roll with three different colored icings — purple, green and gold,” she explained. “The purple represents justice, the green represents faith and the gold stands for power.”
Individuals wishing to attend the Mardi Gras Celebration at the Limestone Methodist Church are encouraged to RSVP to 325-4870 so that organizers can plan accordingly.
Choral Society to begin rehearsals
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
The Caribou Choral Society, under the direction of Dan Ladner, will begin rehearsals for its 34th annual spring concerts on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., at the Mormon Church recreation room, 67 Paris Snow Drive, in Caribou.
All area residents over the age of 16 interested in singing advanced four-part music are cordially invited to join this community chorus. No auditions are required and dues are $12 to help defray costs of new sheet music.
The spring concerts are scheduled to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 7:30 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Caribou, and on Sunday, May 6, beginning at 3 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church in Presque Isle.
For more information, call 764-1482.
Legion dinner Feb. 17
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
The Stockholm American Legion Post 136 will host a dinner on Friday, Feb. 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature beef stew with ployes or chili with corn bread, dessert and beverages.
The cost for the scrumptious meal is $8 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 12.
Free bingo will follow the meal for those interested.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Post Home will be the location of a Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items will include everything from baby items to antiques.
Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
