Library program details fall gardening
MARS HILL NEWS
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will host Linda Trickey of the University of Maine Extension on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. She will be speaking about fall gardening.
Bandstand music
The Mars Hill and Blaine Sargent and Tweedie Bandstand will feature a music concert by Larry and Larry and Friends on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. Plan now to stop by for some great casual country music.
Library tag sale
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is getting ready to run its annual Tag Sale at the former Grew’s store in Mars Hill. It will be open various hours — Saturdays, some evenings, etc. Basically, if there are lights on and cars outside, it’s open.
If you would like to volunteer and help with the sale, please contact Ione Dixon at 429-8790. Even a few hours would be appreciated.
If you have items to donate for the sale, contact the library at 429-9625 to arrange for a time to drop off items or to have them picked up. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met July 26 at the Aroostook Health Center and Rotarian Jim Shaw spoke about his real estate business, Northern Maine Realty, and his use of a drone to take pictures of the properties he lists. He also gave a demonstration in the parking lot of his drone.
Food Cupboard need
The Mars Hill Food Cupboard is in need of a special volunteer that can be available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-5 p.m. for the food delivery. This individual or couple will be responsible for unloading the food products and stocking them on the shelves. For more information, please contact Caroline Hallett at 429-9059. Please consider this volunteer opportunity as a way to help those in need.
Homecoming Days
Plans are well underway for this year’s Homecoming Days to be held Aug. 11-14. TAMC will hold a community barbecue on Friday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mars Hill Pharmacy parking lot.
Thursday, Aug. 11 will see 50s music and an ice cream social at the Aroostook Health Center from 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 12 will feature the Rotary Car Hop, Keystone Kops, yearbook viewing, music, a photo booth ($1) and street dance in the Fire Station/Bandstand area. Bingo will be running from 7-9 p.m. at the Legion. The library will have their annual tag sale open from 3-6 p.m. in the Grew’s store, as well as from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday morning, Aug. 13.
Aug. 13 is also the date of a breakfast at the American Legion, a parade at 10 a.m., followed by many activities at CAHS. The junior high soccer tourney will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also this year, the Big Rock Mountain Challenge will take place beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, go to www.bigrockmaine.com.
In the afternoon there will be vendors, crafts, music, dunking booth ($1), car show, book sale, duck race and more. New this year will be a couples carrying contest, fry pan toss and hula hoop contest. A movie (“Inside Out”) will play on the back wall of the high school at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14 will feature a gospel concert from 2-4 p.m. at the bandstand.
There are pamphlets around town with the activities listed. For more information, please contact Kathy at 425-3771 or 540-6325 or check out our website — www.HomecomingDays.org.
Bridgewater music
Thursday night music is back in swing at the Bridgewater Historical Center. Playing from 6-9 p.m. each Thursday, the group plays some great foot tapping music. It’s hard to stay seated and most don’t. For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association at 429-8268.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Aug. 3-9 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Fun with Noodles at 9:30 a.m. and Northern Maine Fair Outing at 2 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., BYF Potluck at 11 a.m. and Old Fashioned Revival Center at 3 p.m.
Friday will feature Game Time at 9:30 a.m. 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 feature televised church in the day room in the morning and Full Gospel Assembly Service at 3 p.m.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9 a.m., Game Time at 1:30 p.m. and Devotions with Velma at 3 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 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!
Back to School
The first student day for SAD 42 Schools will be on Wednesday, Aug. 17, according to Superintendent of Schools Elaine Boulier.
New teacher orientation will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the superintendent’s office. The opening session for all staff (teachers, ed techs, secretaries, cooks, bus drivers and custodians) will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, at 8 a.m. in the music room at Central Aroostook Junior/Senior High School. The agenda will be provided that day. Lunch will be on your own. The regular bus driver meeting will be held on Monday at 10 a.m at the superintendent’s office.
New students to the area may register for grades 7-12 at CAJSHS, 26 Pleasant Street, Aug. 10-16 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m in the guidance office. Parents wishing to register PK-6 students may do so at Fort Street Elementary School, 38 Fort Street, Aug. 10-16 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring birth certificate and immunization record.
The bus schedule will remain the same as last year. Hot lunches will be available beginning the first day of school for $2.10 at the elementary school and $2.35 at the junior/senior high school. Reduced priced meals are 40 cents for all qualifying students at both schools. A breakfast program is also offered at both schools at $1.15 or free for qualifying students.
Applications must be approved prior to receiving free or reduced meals. Only one meal application per family is required. Those in PK and K will need to fill out the milk application also. There will be no charging of school lunches or breakfast.
For more information, contact the superintendent’s office at 425-3771, the high school at 425-2811 or the elementary School at 429-9514.
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.
