Wednesday, Aug. 17
CARIBOU: Breakfast with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 7 a.m., Caribou Inn and Convention Center. Guest: Tim Crowley, president of Northern Maine Community College. Reservations required; $10/chamber members, $20 non-members. FMI: 764-6561 or lfrederick@centralaroostookchamber.com.
CARIBOU: Farmers market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Caribou Rec and Wellness Center overflow parking lot.
HOULTON: County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. at the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street.
NEW SWEDEN: Food for All Farm Stand at North Star Variety, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local produce.
Friday, Aug. 19
LIMESTONE: Loring Air Force Base open house, hosted by Loring Military Heritage Center. Full schedule/information: Cuppy Johndro, 551-3439, or loringmilitaryheritagecenter.com.
Saturday, Aug. 20
CARIBOU: “Grandma’s Kitchen” display at Caribou Historical Center and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. through August. All are welcome to investigate and enjoy.
LIMESTONE: Loring Air Force Base open house, hosted by Loring Military Heritage Center. KC-135 flyover, 2 p.m. Dinner/dance, 5:30 p.m. Full schedule/information: Cuppy Johndro, 551-3439, or loringmilitaryheritagecenter.com.
STOCKHOLM: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and the Sanctum Dirigo Club will host a motorcycle run beginning at 9 a.m. at the Stockholm American Legion Hall; dance to follow. Donation: One new toy or cash donation. FMI: Rudy St. Peter, 834-3504. Rain date: Aug. 21.
STOCKHOLM: Toys for Tots fundraiser supper and dance at American Legion Hall, Stockholm. Supper at 5 p.m., dance until close. Cost: $15/person for dinner and dance; $5 for dance only. FMI: Rudy St. Peter, 834-3504. Rain date: Aug. 21.
Sunday, Aug. 21
LIMESTONE: Loring Air Force Base open house, hosted by Loring Military Heritage Center. Retiring of colors, 3 p.m. Full schedule/information: Cuppy Johndro, 551-3439, or loringmilitaryheritagecenter.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 24
CARIBOU: Farmers market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Caribou Rec and Wellness Center overflow parking lot.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street.
NEW SWEDEN: Food for All Farm Stand at North Star Variety, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local produce.
Thursday, Aug. 25
CARIBOU: The summer’s final Thursdays on Sweden: Disco night with Motor Booty Affair, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27
CARIBOU: “Grandma’s Kitchen” display at Caribou Historical Center and Museum, Saturdays 12-4 p.m. through August. All are welcome to investigate and enjoy.
LIMESTONE: Annual picnic/barbecue, Limestone Caswell Historical Society, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $8/adults, $5/children under 12.
PRESQUE ISLE: Maine Friends of the U.S. Constitution presentation to discuss why the U.S. should get out of the United Nations, Governor’s Restaurant, 9 a.m. Free admission; donations accepted. Speaker: Hal Shurtleff of Camp Constitution.
PRESQUE ISLE: Fourth annual Color Presque Isle 5K at 9 a.m., starting at Riverside Park. Registration 8 a.m. Fee: $40; children under 10 free. Register at umpi.edu/colorpresqueisle5k, or at Wintergreen Arts Center.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
WOODLAND: Meeting night, Woodland Historical Society at the Snowman Schoolhouse Museum, open to the public, 6-7 p.m. All are welcome to visit and observe the meeting.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
CARIBOU: Farmers market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Caribou Rec and Wellness Center overflow parking lot.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street.
NEW SWEDEN: The New Sweden Historical Society Museum is open Monday through Friday, 12-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Gift shop open Friday and Saturday 12-4.
NEW SWEDEN: Food for All Farm Stand at North Star Variety, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local produce.
