MARS HILL NEWS
Linda Trickey of the University of Maine will be speaking at the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. She will be covering the basic care and health benefits of house plants.
Library project
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library will be participating in the Chickadee Award: A Maine Children’s Choice Picture Book Project. Participating children in grades K-4 are the ones who will choose the award winner by voting for their favorite from among 10 selected books published in 2016. The 10 books were chosen by a committee of teachers, librarians and early literacy professionals.
The project began on Jan. 7 and ends on March 11, when voting will take place.
The Chickadee Award Project is funded by the Maine Association of School Libraries. For more information, visit the chickadee website at www.chickadeeaward.org.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Jan. 3 at the Aroostook Health Center and the guest speaker was Olivia Garrison, who spoke about her Walt Disney World internship through her college program.
She spent three months working at one of the Animal World gift shops. The program started with two weeks of training, learning about Walt Disney and the beginnings of Disney. They were to be ready to answer any questions that visitors may have about Disney World.
She was housed on the property with several roommates and had a great time. She worked hard and learned a lot, but had time to enjoy the entire park as well. She is a senior at UMPI and will graduate in December 2017.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Jan. 11-17 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Fun with Noodles 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 Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Music by The Countrymen at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday will have televised church available in the day room.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa 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.
Winterfest 2017
Winterfest this year will be moved up to take place on Feb. 10-12. This years’ theme is “Happy 150th Birthday Bash” in honor of the town’s Sesquicentennial birthday. Along with most of the usual events, this year will bring back a snow sculpture contest for homes and businesses, the Whoopie Pie contest and a special “couples contest” on Friday night. This will test how well couples know each other and promises to be a fun and entertaining time!
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 the library to add to its collection.
Some items that have already been donated for this year’s auction, to be held from Jan. 17-Feb. 2, include Disney tickets, sport items, crafts, wood d√©cor and bowls and more.
If you have items to donate for the auction, please 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 email tomihen@yahoo.com.
