To submit items, please call 207-532-2281, fax to 207-532-2403, mail to PO Box 456, Houlton, ME 04730, or email pioneertimes@nepublish.com by 4 p.m. Friday.
Wednesday, March 22
HOULTON: Lenten lunch at Houlton United Methodist Church, 12 noon, sponsored by Southern Aroostook Ministerial Association. The public is invited. Meal is free; donations accepted for fuel programs at the Salvation Army. FMI: Deacon Al Burleigh, 532-2871.
Thursday, March 23
CARIBOU: NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Jade Palace, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Ben Fields, physical therapist from Cary Medical Center rehab, will speak. FMI: 498-3406.
HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 9 a.m. and again at 12 noon. FMI: 1 (800) 281-3703.
HOULTON: Streamed lecture at Cary Library, “Asymmetrical Transparency: The Global Politics of Risk Management” by Rachel Hall, 6-7 p.m. FMI: 532-1302 or www.cary.lib.me.us.
Friday, March 24
DANFORTH: Danforth Habilitation Association’s Winterfest Carnival, 5-7 p.m. at Danforth Town Hall. Family friendly; games for 3 and up.
HOULTON: Benefit spaghetti supper and live auction for Troy Keehn, 5-8 p.m., Houlton Elks Lodge. Proceeds for Keehn’s medical expenses due to lymphoma. To donate, send checks to Tina Libby, 86 Libby Lane, Cary 04471. To donate auction items, contact Kathy Collins, 538-1934.
Saturday, March 25
HOULTON: Last breakfast of the season hosted by the Meduxnekeag Ramblers, 6-9 a.m. at the clubhouse. Come and support the club.
Wednesday, March 29
HOULTON: Lenten lunch at Church on the Hill/Military Street Baptist Church, 12 noon, sponsored by Southern Aroostook Ministerial Association. The public is invited. Meal is free; donations accepted for fuel programs at the Salvation Army. FMI: Deacon Al Burleigh, 532-2871.
Thursday, March 30
HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 9 a.m. and again at 12 noon. FMI: 1 (800) 281-3703.
HOULTON: Adult and Community Education class, Digital Camera and Photography, for three Thursdays: tonight and April 6 and 13, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $30 for all three sessions. FMI or to register, email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org or call 521-3100, ext. 5.
HOULTON: Streamed lecture at Cary Library, “Darwin’s Legacies” by Susan Lindee, 6-7 p.m. FMI: 532-1302 or www.cary.lib.me.us.
Friday, March 31
HODGDON: Lend a Hand Supper at Hodgdon Methodist Church, 4:30-6 p.m. Cost: $6; all are welcome.
HODGDON: Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” by the SAD 70 After School Program, 6 p.m. in the Mill Pond School gym. Tickets: $5/adults, $2 children and seniors. FMI: 532-9228.
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 7–8 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 at 11 for a donation. FMI: Janice Kelley, 365-4656.
SHERMAN: Food Pantry open, 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., 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: NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, fourth Thursday monthly, Jade Palace, 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon, with speaker. FMI: 498-3406.
HOULTON: St. Mary’s Food Pantry needs assistance. Open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 532-9122 between 9-10 a.m.
HOULTON: AA meeting, Watson Hall, Main Street, 1-2 p.m.
HOULTON: Peer Group, first Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m, 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, 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.
