A special birthday party celebrating Dr. Seuss will be held at the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Story time will start at 6 p.m. Plan to stop by for a fun time!
A “buy back” program is being started at the library. Have you bought a great book lately and wonder what to do with it now? Why not donate it to the library and share the story and possibly recoup some of your investment? The program is for specific current hardcover books. For more details, visit the library or our website at wtahansenlibrary.org.
The Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery
Ron Chase, author of “The Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery” will be at the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library for a presentation and book signing on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. We hope to have some books available for purchase during this event, but it may be better if you purchase one through Amazon before the event.
The topic of many a conversation from Nov. 12, 1971 until his capture a few months later, this book has introduced Bernard Patterson to an entire new group of town folk that weren’t around at the time. The book is a great read and tells of the planning that took place as well as some of the misadventures following the actual robbery.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Feb. 17-23 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to Music 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., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Shopping and Lunch at Walmart at 9 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will be a free day with televised church available in the day room.
Monday will feature Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Gospel Music by Wayne Tardie at 1:30 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 Feb. 9 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Jordyn Madore from Aroostook Aspirations Initiative. Their programs are focused on three main goals: Degree Attainment, Job Growth and Ending Outmigration.
Jordyn works with Aroostook County employers to identify needs within their business and creates and manages customized internship placements that meet those needs. She also organizes professional development trainings and special events for both Gauvin Scholars and community members.
For more information about their programs, becoming a strategic partner, or how to donate, contact them at 760-0558 or go to info@gauvinfund.org.
Adult ed classes begin soon
MSAD 42 adult ed classes will begin on Monday, Feb. 22 and run through Thursday, April 14. The following classes are being offered: quilting, woodworking, purse-wallet making, Spanish cooking, RIPPED, whittling and knitting.
If you would like to sign up for any of these classes, please call Kathy at 425-3771 to register. Some classes are limited in size so please sign up early.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 551-6791 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
