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

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Wednesday, Aug. 4

CARIBOU: Affected Others check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library Facebook page. Singing, dancing, and picture book stories.  

CARIBOU: Middle/High School Book Club, 4-5 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Participate in person, socially distanced and wearing a mask, or via Zoom.

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.

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: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Book Talk at Rose Acres, 12:30-1:15 p.m. with Peter.

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: 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.

VAN BUREN: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 1-1:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 117 Washington Ave. FMI: 764-3396.

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

CARIBOU: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 8-9 a.m. at Catholic Charities Warehouse, 14 Old Van Buren Rd. FMI: 764-3396.

CARIBOU: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Cookies and Coloring, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Enjoy some cookies while you color. Fun for the entire family. Adult, teen, and children’s coloring pages.

CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 62 Collins St.

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

Saturday, Aug. 7

CARIBOU: Chicken barbecue at Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. until sold out. Limited seating available.  FMI: 498-2103 (church phone) graymemorial@outlook.com.

CARIBOU: NA, 7 p.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

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.

STOCKHOLM: AA meeting, Brigade Group, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St.

Sunday, Aug. 8

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

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

Monday, Aug. 9

CARIBOU: Working Through Anxiety, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 10

CARIBOU: Parents in Recovery, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Virtual Pet Show, 1 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Sign up to share your pet with Miss Erin and others via Zoom. All ages. Sign up at circulation desk.

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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