Church to provide music at bandstand
MARS HILL NEWS
The Mars Hill and Blaine Sargent and Tweedie Bandstand will feature a music concert by the Apostolic Pentecostal Church on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 4 p.m. Plan now to stop by for some great music!
On Saturday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. visit the bandstand for some casual country music by Larry and Larry and Friends.
Library Tag Sale
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is getting ready to run its annual Tag Sale at the former Grew’s store in Mars Hill. It will be open various hours — Saturdays, some evenings, etc. Basically, if there are lights on and cars outside, it’s open.
If you would like to volunteer and help with the sale, please contact Ione Dixon at 429-8790. Even a few hours would be appreciated.
If you have items to donate for the sale, contact the library at 429-9625 to arrange for a time to drop off items or to have them picked up. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser!
Rotary Club meets
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met July 19 at the Aroostook Health Center and the guest speakers were Tim and Callie Faulkner and Paul Howlett. They spoke about the Bridges of Hope Youth Center that will be opening this year. They are planning on being up and running by Labor Day.
This is a non-denominational, Christian based non-profit center for the town’s youth to utilize. Their mission states: “The sole desire of Bridges of Hope is to reach all kids, teens and those in need in our area with hope, unconditional love and acceptance; to provide a bridge of hope for all to find the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Programs planned include tutoring, counseling, feeding, clothing, work exchange, life skill building, art and music, sports, homework help, college and scholarship connections, traveling and more. They want to provide a safe and fun hangout for the area youth.
They are seeking partners to help in all aspects of the center. You can help financially with donations to help finish paying for the property and monthly expenses, by volunteering your time or by keeping the center in your prayers.
For more information, call Tim at 551-6195, Callie at 837-8035 or Paul at 554-0680. You can also check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BridgesofHopeYouthCenter.
Food Cupboard need
The Mars Hill Food Cupboard is in need of a special volunteer that can be available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-5 p.m. for the food delivery. This individual or couple will be responsible for unloading the food products and stocking them on the shelves. For more information, please contact Caroline Hallett at 429-9059. Please consider this volunteer opportunity as a way to help those in need.
Homecoming Days 2016
Plans are well underway for this year’s Homecoming Days to be held Aug. 11-14. TAMC will hold a community barbecue on Friday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mars Hill Pharmacy parking lot.
Thursday, Aug. 11 will see 50s music and an ice cream social at the Aroostook Health Center from 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 12 will feature the Rotary Car Hop, Keystone Kops, yearbook viewing, music, a photo booth ($1) and street dance in the Fire Station/Bandstand area. Bingo will be running from 7-9 p.m. at the Legion. The library will have their annual tag sale open from 3-6 p.m. in the Grew’s store, as well as from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday morning, Aug. 13.
Aug. 13 is also the date of a breakfast at the American Legion, a parade at 10 a.m., followed by many activities at CAHS. The junior high soccer tourney will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also this year, the Big Rock Mountain Challenge will take place beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, go to www.bigrockmaine.com.
In the afternoon there will be vendors, crafts, music, dunking booth ($1), car show, book sale, duck race and more. New this year will be a couples carrying contest, fry pan toss and hula hoop contest. A movie (“Inside Out”) will play on the back wall of the high school at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14 will feature a gospel concert from 2-4 p.m. at the bandstand.
There are pamphlets around town with the activities listed. For more information, please contact Kathy at 425-3771 or 540-6325 or check out our website — www.HomecomingDays.org.
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 don’t. For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association at 429-8268.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 27-Aug. 2 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Fun with Noodles at 9:30 a.m. and Houlton Farms Dairy Ice Cream Ride at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Dice Games at 9:30 a.m. and Lunch at the Pub at 11 a.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday will feature televised church in the day room in the morning.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9 a.m. and Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo with Velma at 9:30 a.m., and a Northern Maine Fair Outing 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.
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 and 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.
