Wednesday, Aug. 10
HOULTON: Food preservation workshop by Cooperative Extension, two parts, 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. today and Aug. 17. Covers canning, freezing and drying. Pre-registration required; class size limited. Cost: $25/person. FMI: extension.umaine.edu/aroostook/blog/2016/07/11/food-preservation-workshops/.
Saturday, Aug. 13
HOULTON: Community Farmers Market with local food and crafts, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Market Square. This week is Maine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week; come visit for activities, pictures and sharing. Use SNAP and get Maine Harvest Bucks for bonus fruits and vegetables.
PATTEN: Car show at K and C Quik Stop, 199 S. Patten Rd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 528-4401 for more details.
Monday, Aug. 15
HOULTON: A joint Houlton-Hodgdon Vacation Bible School will be held at the Houlton United Methodist Church, tonight through Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 5-7 p.m. for ages pre-K through grade 6. Dinner will be served, and fun and learning activities are planned.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
HOULTON: Joint Houlton-Hodgdon Vacation Bible School at the Houlton United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
HOULTON: County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. at the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
HOULTON: Food preservation workshop by Cooperative Extension, two parts, 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. FMI: extension.umaine.edu/aroostook/blog/2016/07/11/food-preservation-workshops/.
HOULTON: Joint Houlton-Hodgdon Vacation Bible School at the Houlton United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 18
HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over at the Houlton Higher Education Center at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Friday, Aug. 19
HOULTON: Maine Families Playgroup will meet from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at the John Millar Civic Center. Topic: “Let’s Make a Mess.” Different activities; parent discussion on immunizations and well-child checks. FMI: 532-7405.
Saturday, Aug. 20
HOULTON: Community Farmers Market with local food and crafts, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Market Square. Use SNAP and get Maine Harvest Bucks for bonus fruits and vegetables.
Thursday, Aug. 25
HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over at the Houlton Higher Education Center at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. FMI or to register, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.
Recurring Events
Sunday
HOULTON: Northern Lambda Nord social meeting, second Sunday. FMI: Theresa, 694-2639, or Kent, 538-7630.
Monday
BRIDGEWATER: Recreation Department Committee meeting, last Monday, Civic Center, 7 p.m.
BRIDGEWATER: Historical Association, first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., BHA hall on Main St. FMI: Jann Votaw, 425-7901.
HOULTON: Fusion Youth Mentoring, free for 10- to 14-year-olds, 4-5:30 p.m., 82 Main St. Homework help, tutoring, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, games and activities. Registration required. Email fusion.racvrj@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Boot Camp Exercise classes, Five Elements Healing Arts Center, 7 p.m. every Monday. All fitness levels welcome. FMI: Renee Nieland, (407) 808-4619 or ReneeNG78@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Karate classes for children and adults, Southside School gym, 7-8:30 p.m. FMI: Steve Shabot, 532-7053.
HOULTON: Caregiver Support Group, Ricker Plaza Community Room, 6 p.m. every third Monday. FMI: Sharon Berz, (800) 439-1789 or 764-3396.
HOULTON: “Breastfeeding, Is it for me?” every third Monday, hospital Education Center; prenatal program 6-7 p.m.; support group 7‚Ä“8 p.m. FMI: Kathy Blanchette, RN, 532-2900, ext. 130.
PATTEN: Bingo at Patten Rec. Dept. Doors open 5 p.m., first number called at 6 p.m. Concessions available.
Tuesday
HODGDON: AXIS teens, 6-7:30 p.m., United Baptist Church, 846 Calais Rd.
HOULTON: St. Mary’s Food Pantry needs assistance. Open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 532-9122 between 9-10 a.m.
HOULTON: Caregiver Support Group by Aroostook Agency on Aging, at ACAP building, 91 Military St., first Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. FMI: Brenda McGillicuddy, 532-7163.
HOULTON: Houlton Cancer Prayer and Support Group, 1:30-2 p.m., Houlton Regional Hospital Education Center, first Tuesday of each month. All patients, survivors, caregivers and other interested persons are welcome. FMI: 532-7553.
HOULTON: TOPS ME-153, Military Street Apartments, 95 Military St., in the dining room. Weigh-in 4-4:45 p.m., meeting 5-6 p.m. FMI: 532-4387 or 532-7255.
HOULTON: Cub Scout Pack 155, 6 p.m., Houlton Elementary School. FMI: Melony Lowery, 694-0238.
HOULTON: Town and Country Senior Citizens, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, downstairs at Gentle Memorial building. Age 50 and up welcome. FMI: Connie Barry, 532-7556, or Bob Luhrs, 532-4860.
HOULTON: Celebrate Recovery, Military Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hang-up. FMI: 532-2783 or www.cr.houltonmsbc.org.
HOULTON: AA meeting, Unitarian Universalist Church, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
OAKFIELD: Country music jam/dance, Community Center, 6-9 p.m.
SHERMAN: ‘Soupah Tuesdays,’ Washburn Memorial Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch served at 11 for a donation. Fellowship, food and fun. FMI: Janice Kelley, 365-4656.
SHERMAN: Food Pantry open on second Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SHERMAN: Weight Loss Support Group, 12-12:30 p.m., Carmen Curry’s home. FMI: 365-4771.
Wednesday
HODGDON: Northern Maine Woodturners, first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Hodgdon High School shop. All ages and experience levels welcome. FMI: Dee Cote, 521-9010.
HOULTON: Veterans’ Clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the hospital.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 1-2 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Watson Hall, Main Street.
HOULTON: Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday, 2 p.m., Madigan Estates. FMI: Debbie Fitzpatrick, 532-6593.
HOULTON: Madigan Healthcare Alzheimer’s Support Group, every second Wednesday, 2 p.m., assisted living dining room. FMI: Cindy Fournier, 532-6593, option 71.
HOULTON: Story and craft time, Cary Memorial children’s library, 3-4 p.m. every week. Free. FMI: Shelley, 532-1302.
HOULTON: Fusion Youth Mentoring, free for 10- to 14-year-olds, 4-5:30 p.m., 82 Main St. Homework help, tutoring, Bible lessons, arts and crafts, games and activities. Registration required. Email fusion.racvrj@gmail.com.
HOULTON: Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Houlton Regional Hospital Education Center, third floor.
HOULTON: Compassionate Friends, second Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Center of Community Health Education. FMI: Mary Howland, 532-4863 or Michele Fitzpatrick, 521-7455.
HOULTON: A Place for Us (Al-Anon support group), weekly, 7 p.m., Houlton Regional Hospital. For families of those with addictions; inquiries confidential. FMI: Sue, 532-7836.
ISLAND FALLS: Country music jam, 6-9 p.m., Big Valley Snow Club. Donation at door. Free snacks, 50/50 draw.
LITTLETON: Music every week, 6-9 p.m., Ramblers Clubhouse, Wiley Road. Enjoy and dance.
Thursday
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Aroostook Amateur Radio Assoc., second Thursday (except July and August), 6 p.m., NMCC’s Peter Hunt room. HAMS and others interested in amateur radio welcome. FMI: hamradio@K1FS.org or 476-0000.
CARIBOU: National Active and Retired Federal Employees, fourth Thursday, American Legion. Hall opens 11:30 a.m., dinner at noon ($10), program and meeting. Past and present federal employees welcome. FMI: 764-4468.
HOULTON: St. Mary’s Food Pantry needs assistance. Open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 532-9122 between 9-10 a.m.
HOULTON: Houlton High School Class of 1952, second Thursday of each month, 12 noon for lunch. Location varies. FMI: Don Scott, 532-2385.
HOULTON: AA meeting, Watson Hall, Main Street, 1-2 p.m.
HOULTON: Peer Group, first Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m,e Career Enhancement Center. FMI: Gayna Cook, 764-1235 or sufunorth@verizon.net, or Karen Crouse, (800) 974-6466 or oranges428@yahoo.com.
HOULTON: New Limerick Knit Group, 6-8 p.m. at Cary Library. All are welcome to join.
HOULTON: Aroostook County Marine Corps League Detachment 1368, second Thursday, 7 p.m., Houlton Elks Lodge. FMI: Berny Reece, 532-4414 or 538-6964.
HOULTON: Rockabema Lodge, weekly, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall on Market Square.
HOULTON: Odd Fellows, weekly, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall.
ORIENT: Boy Scout meetings, weekly, 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
SHERMAN: Music jam, Rec. Dept., 6-9 p.m. Everyone welcome to play and sing. Donations accepted at the door. FMI: Peggy, 365-4307, or the Rec., 365-4270.
Friday
HOULTON: PFLAG Houlton, for anyone with a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender loved one, every last Friday, 6:30 p.m., CCHE, Houlton Regional Hospital. FMI: 532-0670 or pflaghoulton@gmail.com.
HOULTON: TOPS ME-0233 meetings. FMI: Betty Ivey, 532-9653.
HOULTON: AA meeting, Aroostook County Jail, for inmates.
HOULTON: Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Houlton Regional Hospital Center for Community Education, “Corky’s Room.”
Saturday
HOULTON: Overeaters Anonymous, 10-11 a.m. each Saturday, White House, 106 1/2 Main St.
HOULTON: Class of 1956 of Houlton High School, every last Saturday, Elm Tree Diner, 12 noon.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 12-1 p.m. (OD), Church of the Good Shepherd, Watson Hall, Main Street.
LITTLETON: Regular meetings first and third Saturdays, Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum,t 9 a.m. FMI: 538-9300.
MARS HILL: Bingo night, William Cousins Post 118 American Legion, every Saturday, 6 p.m. Cash prizes; concessions available.
PATTEN: AA (BBOD), 7-8 p.m., Stetson Memorial Methodist Church, corner of Rts. 11 and 159.
SHERMAN: Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters club, 58 North St., first Saturday. New members welcome; family-oriented. FMI: Deb, 267-1200, or visit molunkusvalley@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society, needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their doctor’s appointments. FMI:1-800-227-2345.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Support groups for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Violence. FMI, location and to sign up, call Hope and Justice Project, 1 (800) 439-2323.
HOULTON: Today’s good news, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 10 a.m., corner of Pleasant Street and Highland Ave. Parking at Pleasant St. entrance.
LITTLETON: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum open for tours Thurs., Fri., Sat., 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. $5/person, $3/children. FMI: 538-0050 or 694-6099.
