MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Make plans now to participate, help out or come cheer as many brave souls take on the Bigrock Mountain Challenge obstacle course on Saturday, Aug. 15 in Mars Hill. For more information, go to www.bigrockmaine.com.
The adult course covers 5K and is open to participants from age 13 and up. There will also be a Kids Fun Run 1K for ages 5-9 and 10-12.
Library news
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will hold its Tag Sale fundraiser at Grew’s on Main Street on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18 and July 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It will also be open during this year’s Homecoming. Hours will be Friday, Aug. 7 from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.-noon.
Anyone with items they would like to donate for the sale is asked to contact any trustee — Ryan Shaw, Jill Lunney, Julie Bradstreet or Tomi Henderson — or by calling the library at 429-9625.
A big thank you goes to all who help with this annual fundraiser, which helps purchase items for the library’s collection.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
The speaker was Rick Duncan of the House of Comfort. He informed those attending that since the initial planning for a hospice house in northern Maine began six years ago, there have been many changes. With two possible sites not working out, there are now plans for using the MBNA building in Presque Isle.
The Visiting Nurses of Aroostook/Eastern Maine Homecare will be providing the workers for the house. They will also be renting part of the building for their offices, thus helping pay on the mortgage costs. Construction and renovations should begin this year, with plans to open next summer.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of June 24-30 are as follows: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Young At Heart Senior Fitness at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Jingo at 9:30 a.m., and Birthday Cake and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with cards, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday will feature the Mennonite hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Bingo
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting Bingo every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. There are cash prizes and refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
Flag burning
The flag retirement ceremony to be held at the American Legion Post Home on Silver Street in Mars Hill has been postponed until the Mars Hill Festival in August. The date and time will be set at the July meeting of the Post.
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.
