Benefit dinner and auction to support Craig
MARS HILL NEWS
There will be a benefit dinner and auction on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Central Aroostook High School for Stu Craig. A baked bean dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. by donation. The silent auction will close at 5:45 p.m. and the live auction will start at 6 p.m. with auctioneer Bert Winslow.
Craig was recently diagnosed with a small cell carcanoma and will be receiving treatments. All funds raised will go toward the treatments and the travel associated with his care.
To donate to the auction or to help with the dinner, call Jamie at 694-1320 or Tiffany at 227-7195.
Online auction ends Thursday
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is in the final days of its annual online auction as Thursday, Jan. 28 is the final day for bidding.
Check it out at WTAHansenLibrary@BiddingForGood.org. Proceeds allow the library to buy new books and expand services, so bid often make your final bids before it’s too late!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., iPad games at 9:30 a.m., Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m. and East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 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 Dollar Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and a Birthday Party and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday will also be a free day with televised church in the day room.
Monday will feature Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m., Devotions at 3:15 p.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.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Jan. 19 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speakers were Sheratin Kelly and Jessica Thomas, who are planning a missions trip this July with a Word of Life International Ministries’ Student Fusion group.
They will leave Maine around July 9 for New York and will spend a few days at an orientation before flying to South Africa and Mozambique, and then returning home July 30. They said that although South Africa is English speaking, there is a unique blend of people and cultures for the group to work with. Kelly and Thomas will be partnering with local churches and missionaries to share the gospel in schools, villages, orphanages and more.
Kelly, a senior, and Thomas, a sophomore, hope to be able to share their love of the Lord while in South Africa through Vacation Bible Schools, camps, dramas, music and more.
They seek prayer support as they raise the funds needed for the trip. They must both raise almost $3,500 to cover their costs for flights, lodging and food. Those who would like to support them can do so through the website www.wol.org/giving.
The girls are also available to do a presentation for churches or groups that would like to learn more about their planned trip. Contact Pastor Mitch Ross at 429-9590 if you would like to hear more from the girls.
Bingo held Saturdays
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting Bingo on Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. at the Post. There are cash prizes and refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
