What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of August 4, 2021

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Wednesday, Aug. 4

FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.

MARS HILL: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 12:30-1 p.m. at the old school parking lot, 10 ACI St. FMI: 764-3396.

PORTAGE LAKE: Pickleball, 6 p.m. at the courts behind the town hall. Weather permitting. all levels/skills welcome. No signup; just show up.

ONLINE: Living Well for Better Health, 2:30-5 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. Call Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1- 800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org to preregister.

ONLINE: Conversations Project, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. Call 764-3396 or 800-439-1789 for more information or to preregister. 

ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health  conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org. 

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Thursday, Aug. 5

CARIBOU: Celebrating Our Stories – reading and discussion with Kathryn Olmstead, 5:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Joining Olmstead will be authors Kristine Bondeson, Jenny Radsma and Bobbie Morrow. FMI: Call the library at 493-4214.

PRESQUE ISLE: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. at Riverside Park Pavilion parking lot on Riverside Drive. FMI: 764-3396.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair at the fairgrounds, 4-9 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: Rockin’ on Riverside, concert plus vendors at Riverside Park, 6-9 p.m. Tonight’s band: No Pressure. 

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

Friday, Aug. 6

PRESQUE ISLE: AA women’s meeting, Zoom only, 12 noon. ID 345 432 023, pw on request: 1-207-774-4335.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Women’s Freedom Group, 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 52 Second St.

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair at the fairgrounds, 4-9 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: First Friday Art Walk, 6:30-9 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: Summer Arts Showcase exhibit, 6 p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center, featuring work by students during summer arts camps. Free and everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 7

PRESQUE ISLE: Farmers market at Riverside Park Pavilion, 8:30-1 p.m. 

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair at the fairgrounds, 12-9 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 7 and 8, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls open mic night, 5-7 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Donation encouraged. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

Sunday, Aug. 8

PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Maine Fair at the fairgrounds, 12-9 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd. 

ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m.  Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.

Monday, Aug. 9

ASHLAND: William Dalton Historical Society meeting, 1 p.m. at Ashland Library. FMI: Cindy, 435-6532, or Dawn, 227-5017.

Tuesday, Aug. 10

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

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