Adult education classes offered
MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
MSAD 42 adult education classes will begin the week of Oct. 17 and run through Dec. 8. The following classes are being offered: Quilting – Mondays and Thursdays, Woodworking – Tuesdays, Purse and Wallet Making – Mondays and Thursdays, Knitting – Thursdays, Whittling – Thursdays, Spanish Cooking – Tuesdays and Workout With Marilyn – Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please call Kathy at 425-3771 to register or for more information.
Harvest supper
St. Joseph’s Parish in Mars Hill will be having their annual harvest supper, Friday, Oct. 21 from 5-6:30 pm. Turkey with all the fixings will be served. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Please join us for a delicious meal and great fellowship with family, friends and neighbors.
CAHS pep band looking for members
The Central Aroostook High School Pep Band is in need of members. Band director Adam Metzler would love to have community members and alumni from the school volunteer some of their time at home basketball games to help play music. Instruments are available for those who no longer have access to one.
Those who would like to participate should contact Metzler by calling 425-2811 or by emailing him directly at ametzler@sad42.us.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Oct. 4 at the Aroostook Health Center. Members discussed upcoming events.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 12-18 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Noodle Fun at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 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 Shopping and Lunch at Wal-Mart at 9 a.m. and Music by The Countrymen at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies in the day room. Sunday will feature televised church in the day room in the morning.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallee and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9:30 a.m. and Communion at 1:30 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.
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 attendees don’t! For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association, at 429-8268.
Library auction
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is beginning to gather items for the annual Bidding For Good on-line auction to be held early next year. This is typically the library’s largest fundraiser and allows it to add to its collection.
Those with items to donate to the auction can contact the library at 429-9625. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser.
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. Refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
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.
