Thursday, Sept. 24
CARIBOU: Adventures reading program for youth ages 6-8 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center in Caribou (note change in date — not Sept. 24 at Jade Palace). Lunch at noon followed by fire safety talk with Fire Chief Scott Susi. FMI: 498-3406.
Saturday, Sept. 26
CARIBOU: Caribou Heritage Day, celebrating the Collins family. In downtown mall area, antique car show from 11 a.m.-2 p.m,, vendors, food, and 3 p.m. sign ceremony. Then, at Caribou High School, live musicians and food vendors from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with fireworks at 8:30.
PRESQUE ISLE: Two-day workshop with Dee Ganley, hosted by Central Aroostook Kennel Club at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. Check-in/registration at 9 a.m., workshop at 9. Today’s topic is “Changing People, Changing Dogs.” FMI visit theCAKC.com or call Dotty Dudley, 488-6841. $160 for both days, $90 for one.
PRESQUE ISLE: Hunter safety course at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club. Taught by certified instructors. Students receive course handbook, outdoor survival tips, demonstrations and more. FMI: Dick Fortier, 496-1221.
Sunday, Sept. 27
PRESQUE ISLE: Continuing workshop with Dee Ganley, hosted by Central Aroostook Kennel Club at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. Check-in/registration at 9 a.m., workshop at 9. Today’s topic is “Teaching Self-Control Skills.” FMI visit theCAKC.com or call Dotty Dudley, 488-6841.
Saturday, Oct. 3
CARIBOU: Indoor yard and bake sale at the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, corner Prospect and Sweden streets, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
CARIBOU: Lady Luna Moth’s Academia learning and activities, sponsored by the Aroostook Paranormal Investigation Society, will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Caribou Rec and Parks Departments.
PRESQUE ISLE: Maine-Wabanaki REACH will hold an ally workshop from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at UMPI for non-Native people, to reflect on shared history and future with Native people. Space is limited; register at barbara@mainewabanakireach.org or 951-4874 or 947-6858.
WASHBURN: The Washburn Rotary in conjunction with the Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold a baked bean supper at the Trail Runners Club from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Proceeds to be used for a new roof at the veterans’ display area at the museum. $7 donation for adults and general donation for children under 12 is requested.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
CARIBOU: Little Explorers reading program for children up to age 5 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
CARIBOU: American Red Cross Babysitting Certification course at Caribou Rec and Parks from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to youth ages 11-15; fee is $50. Preregistration is required. Call 493-4224 FMI.
CARIBOU: Tween and teen reading program at Caribou Public Library, 3-3:30 p.m. (ages 9-18).
Thursday, Oct. 8
CARIBOU: Adventures reading program for youth ages 6-8 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
CARIBOU: Caribou Rec and Parks will hold at ATV safety course at 8:30 a.m. for ages 10 and up. Fee is $5. Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a bag lunch. Preregistration required. Call 493-4224 FMI.
Sunday, Oct. 11
PRESQUE ISLE: Collectibles buy/sell show, sponsored by Aroostook County Collectors Club, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. Admission $1; children 12 and under free. Hourly door prizes; grand prize is a 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
CARIBOU: Little Explorers reading program for children up to age 5 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m.
LIMESTONE: The Robert A. Frost Memorial Library’s Book Club will hold its first meeting at 1 p.m. The theme of this year’s selections is award-winning authors. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. FMI call 325-4706 or email fml@limesetonemaine.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
CARIBOU: CPR/AED first aid training offered by Caribou Rec and Parks from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants will be trained to become first responders. Fee is $35/person. Registration deadline is Oct. 9; class size limited to 12 so preregistration is necessary. Call 493-4224 FMI.
CARIBOU: Tween and teen reading program at Caribou Public Library, 3-3:30 p.m. (ages 9-18).
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle CareerCenter job fair at the Aroostook Centre Mall from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Meet with local employers with vacancies and spruce up your resume.
Thursday, Oct. 15
CARIBOU: Adventures reading program for youth ages 6-8 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m.
WASHBURN: The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold a potluck supper and business meeting on Oct. 15 at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. Bring a place setting and a main course dish, salad or dessert. All are welcome.
Recurring Events
Sunday
CARIBOU: Morning worship service at 9 at Faith Lutheran Church, 22 Main St.
CARIBOU: Morning worship service, Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Sweden and Prospect streets, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Bentum. Child care available. Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. FMI call the church office at 498-2103.
CARIBOU: Catholic Golden Age meets every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Center of the Holy Rosary Church. Anyone over the age of 50 is invited to attend.
CARIBOU: MS Self Help Group meets the third Sunday in the Chan Center from 6-7:30 p.m. FMI call Debbie at 551-3674.
CARIBOU: The mixed couples bowling league is held at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Morning worship service at 9 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 170 Main St.
NEW SWEDEN: Morning Worship Services at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church, 48 Capitol Hill Rd. with Rev. Robert Smith at 10:30 a.m.
NEW SWEDEN: Morning Worship Services at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 40 Westmanland Rd. with T. Daniel Clayborne. FMI call 896-5297.
NEW SWEDEN: The First Baptist Church on 17 Westmanland Rd. holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. FMI call Chris Hearn at 896-3392 or e-mail tohearns@yahoo.com
PERHAM: Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 and evening service at 6. FMI call 455-4817.
PRESQUE ISLE: Sunday Saunter meets at UMPI’s Gentile Hall at 10 a.m. for an easy run of 30-45 minutes.
STOCKHOLM: Morning worship services are held at the Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), corner of Donworth and Main streets, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert Smith. Sunday school at 10:15. All are welcome.
STOCKHOLM: Sunday School at the First Baptist Church, 253 Main St., at 9:45 a.m., with morning worship at 11 a.m.
Monday
CARIBOU: Low Impact Aerobics classes for any adult at the Recreation Department, 55 Bennett Drive from 8:30-9:30 a.m. FMI call 492-1089.
CARIBOU: Power of Prevention Exercise Class at the Wellness and Recreation Center meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with no fee.
CARIBOU: “It’s Your Life” Radio Program. Different health topics and interviews each week with host Bill Flagg, director of Cary Medical Center Community Relations and Development, or Tami Kilcollins, Community Relations Specialist. Mondays at 9 a.m., excluding holidays, on WEGP Radio, AM 1390.
CARIBOU: Adult Physical Fitness Class from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Caribou Recreation Center. FMI call Donna Small at 496-0791.
CARIBOU: American Legion Post 15 hosts a general membership meeting every third Monday of the month. Dinner at 6 p.m. to current members. Meeting at 7 p.m. FMI call 492-6931.
CARIBOU: Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, 294 Access Highway.
CARIBOU: The Aroostook County Genealogical Society meets every fourth Monday, except June and December, at the Caribou Public Library, 30 High St., at 6:30 p.m. FMI call Edwin “J” Bullard at 492-5501. If you have anything to donate, the address is PO Box 142, Caribou, ME 04736.
CARIBOU: High Impact Aerobics classes meet from 6-7 p.m. at the Wellness and Recreation Center. Fees: $5/walk-ins, $30/10 classes, $50/20 classes.
CARIBOU: The Caribou Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner meetings, the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Par & Grill on Bennett Drive.
CARIBOU: Ministry Support Group and Informational Meeting for Depression and Bi-Polar is held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, 294 Access Highway, the first and third Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. FMI call Brian Jewell at 498-3520.
CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league is held at the Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome at 6:30 p.m. FMI call Gerald Michaud at 493-6601 or Jack Foster 496-4401.
FORT KENT: Professional Women’s Business meeting at the Swamp Buck Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday. FMI call Burnette Bowker at 834-2330.
STOCKHOLM: Come to the Stockholm Community Center at 6:30 p.m. for Zumba every Monday and Wednesday. The first class is free and then only $5 class after that. FMI call Cassie Davenport at 227-8322.
VAN BUREN: There is an Alcoholics Anonymous bilingual open discussion group meeting at the Community Center, 16 Champlain St. at 7 p.m.
WOODLAND: Boy Scout Pack 186 meets from 6-7 p.m. at the Consolidated School. FMI call
Shawn Trombley at 492-1658.
Tuesday
CARIBOU: Cribbage players meet at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center from 9-11 a.m. FMI call Sarah at 492-4002.
CARIBOU: Phil and Viv’s Place (Lyndon Heights Dining Center) will host gentle yoga classes with Cara Miller at 12 p.m., followed by nutrition education. Dress comfortably and bring a mat if you have one. FMI, or to volunteer at this or any event, call Dottie at the Aroostook Agency on Aging at 764-6185.
CARIBOU: Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Gray Memorial Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Also for caregivers of Parkinson patients. FMI: 498-1112.
CARIBOU: TOPS Chapter 197 meets each week at the Caribou Learning Center, 75 Bennett Dr. with weigh-in from 5:00-5:30 p.m. and meeting at 5:30. FMI call Helen Engstrom at 492-7984.
CARIBOU: The Central Aroostook Parent Group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Chan Center. Parents of children with any type of disability are invited to attend.
CARIBOU: The Kiwanis Club meets the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Jade Palace Restaurant at 6 p.m. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend.
CARIBOU: Lister/Knowlton VFW Post 9389 Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of the month at the post home on the Van Buren Road in Caribou. A 6 p.m. supper is held prior to the 7 p.m. meeting. FMI contact Pat Edgecomb at 325-4816. The VFW Aux. encourages new memberships at all times.
CARIBOU: Gardens Men’s Group meets the third Tuesday at 6 p.m. FMI call Sharon Berz at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 FMI.
CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league meets at the Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome at 6:30 p.m. FMI call Gerald Michaud at 496-6601 or Jack Foster 493-4401.
CARIBOU: The American Legion and Senior’s are hosting weekly bingo at the Post home Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. FMI call 492-6931.
CARIBOU: Men’s 30 and over basketball league meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Rec. Center gym.
CARIBOU: Daughters of Isabella meet the first Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Parish Center. FMI call Regent Gail Hjort at 492-7901.
EAGLE LAKE: The Chamber of Commerce meets the second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Inn Café.
FORT FAIRFIELD: TOPS meeting at 6 p.m. at 35 Fort Hill Road. FMI call Donna Everitt at 473-4446.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Open Discussion Handicap Access Frontier Group Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 170 Main St.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Al-Anon meets from 7-8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Main St., on the second floor. FMI call 551-3397 or 227-7347.
LIMESTONE: Story time is held at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library at 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, songs and crafts.
PRESQUE ISLE: For anyone looking for support or to talk about autism, visit the Facebook page Aroostook Autism Support. The group also meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Turner Memorial Library on Second St.
PRESQUE ISLE: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine and Kinship Program holds a resource family meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church. Free childcare provided. FMI and to sign up, call 1 (800) 833-9786.
VAN BUREN: Al-Anon meeting at St. Bruno’s at 3 p.m. in classroom five.
Wednesday
CARIBOU: Low Impact Aerobics classes open to all adults at the Recreation Department, 55 Bennett Drive from 8:30-9:30 a.m. FMI call 492-1089.
CARIBOU: Power of Prevention Exercise Class at the Wellness and Recreation Center meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with no fee.
CARIBOU: The Caribou Rotary Club meets every week at noon at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.
CARIBOU: Needful Knitters meets the second Wednesday of each month from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church (use back entrance). FMI call 543-6791.
CARIBOU: High Impact Aerobics classes meet from 6-7 p.m. at the Wellness and Recreation Center. Fees: $5/walk-ins, $30/10 classes and $50/20 classes.
CARIBOU: Families Anonymous, a support group for families and friends of people dealing with drug or alcohol addiction problems, meets every week from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Chan building at Cary Medical Center. These meetings are free and open to the public. FMI call 999-6300 after 6 p.m.
CARIBOU: Wednesday Family Night is at the United Baptist Church, located at 74 High St. from 6-7:30.
CARIBOU: The Caribou Homemakers meet the third Wednesday at Home Farm Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
CARIBOU: Women’s bowling league is held at the Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome at 6:30 p.m. FMI call Jane Foster at 496-4401.
FORT FAIRFIELD: The Rotary Club meets every week from 7 – 8 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 170 Main St.
LIMESTONE: The Book Club at the Frost Memorial Library meets every second Wednesday of each month for a lively discussion of that month’s book.
LIMESTONE: Join the liveliest knitting/crocheting group at 6 p.m. at the Frost Memorial Library.
PERHAM: Word of Life Club meets at 6:30 p.m. and prayer meeting at 7 p.m. in the Baptist Church, 701 Perham Road. FMI call 455-4817.
STOCKHOLM: The First Baptist Church, 253 Main St., holds prayer time at 6 p.m. Cal 896-5887 FMI.
STOCKHOLM: Come to the Stockholm Community Center at 6:30 p.m. for Zumba every Monday and Wednesday. The first class is free and then only $5 class after that. FMI call Cassie Davenport at 227-8322.
VAN BUREN: Healthy Food Choices and Active Lifestyles Program from 6-8:30 p.m. in the high school home economics room. FMI or to register, call the Adult Education office at 868-5758.
Thursday
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: The Aroostook Amateur Radio Assoc. meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6 p.m. at NMCC, in the Peter Hunt room. HAMS and others interested in amateur radio are invited. FMI email us at hamradio@K1FS.org or call the club president at 476-0000.
CARIBOU: Cribbage players meet at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center from 9-11 a.m. FMI call Sarah at 492-4002.
CARIBOU: NARFE, The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Assoc., meets at the American Legion on the fourth Thursday of the month. Hall opens at 11:30 a.m. Dinner is at noon ($10/person) with a program on various topics and a meeting. All past and present federal employees are welcome. FMI call 764-4468.
CARIBOU: TOPS Chapter meets at the Aroostook Home Health Service, 658 Main St., from 4:30-6 p.m. FMI call Janice, 498-8588.
CARIBOU: Pink Aroostook Breast Cancer support group meets the first Thursday of each month from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center.
CARIBOU: Caregiver Support Group meeting every second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Caribou Gardens on Sweden Street. FMI call Sharon Berz at 764-3396.
CARIBOU: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at the Caribou Library, 30 High St. FMI call Linda at 496-3772.
CARIBOU: Come to the Caribou Rec. Dept. at 6:30 p.m. for Zumba. First class is free and only $5/class after that. FMI call Cassie Davenport at 227-8322.
CARIBOU: Music Boosters meet the first Thursday in the CHS band room at 6:30 p.m.
CARIBOU: Men’s bowling league is held at the Sports Inn and Bowl-A-Drome at 6:30 p.m. FMI call Gerald Michaud at 493-6601 or Jack Foster at 496-4401.
CARIBOU: Oh, We Ain’t Right Big Book Study Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.
CONNOR: Alcoholics Anonymous O/D Welcome Group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Connor School, 1581 Van Buren Road.
exploration in a safe and nurturing environment.
PRESQUE ISLE: Diabetes Support Group, second Thursday at TAMC conference room, McCain B from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WASHBURN: The Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 meets every week at 7 p.m. FMI call Scoutmaster Larry Harrison at 455-4074.
Friday
CARIBOU: Power of Prevention Exercise Class at the Wellness and Recreation Center meet from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with no fee.
CARIBOU: Adult Physical Fitness Class from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Caribou Recreation Center. FMI call Donna Small at 496-0791.
CARIBOU: There is Senior Bingo at the Wellness & Recreation Center from 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost is $1 per person per month. Bring something for the winner’s table.
CARIBOU: Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.
Saturday
CARIBOU: High Impact Aerobics classes meet from 8-9 a.m. at the Wellness and Recreation Center. Fees: $3/walk-ins; $20/10 classes; $34/20 classes.
CARIBOU: Open Discussion Reflections Group Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 62 Collins St.
CARIBOU: Freedom—Al-Anon meets from 11a.m. to noon at Catholic Charities thrift store, second floor. FMI call 551-3397 or 227-7347.
CARIBOU: The Caribou Historical Center and Museum will hold a “museum extras sale” each Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the center, 1033 Presque Isle Rd. Photos, cookware, books, magazines, building materials, etc., are just some of the items offered.
FORT FAIRFIELD: The Knights of Columbus hold Bingo at the meeting hall, 260 Main St., with the early bird game starting at 6:30 p.m.
LIMESTONE: Worship service held at 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Church St.
NEW SWEDEN: The Lord’s Pantry, located at the Baptist Church, 17 Westmanland Rd., offers assistance the second Saturday from 8 -10 a.m. FMI, or in the event of an emergency, call the church at 896-3392.
WOODLAND: The Snowman Schoolhouse Museum is open Saturday afternoons from 12-3 p.m.
Ongoing
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their doctor’s appointments. FMI call 1-800-227-2345.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Support groups for Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Violence. Please call “The Hope and Justice Project” for more information and to sign up find a location and to come to a meeting. Number is 1-800-439-2323.
CARIBOU: The Harvest Inn Social Club managed by AMHC for adults with a mental health diagnosis, is open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One Vaughn Place Bldg., in the basement. FMI call 498-2347 for daily activity.
CARIBOU: Brenda Farley’s radio program airs from 7 – 9 p.m. on WFST Family Radio (600 AM on the dial.) FMI call 493-6653.
LIMESTONE: Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge’s visitor’s center and Nature Store will be open Tues. – Thurs. from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Open also during special events. FMI call 328-4634.
STOCKHOLM: Free first-time yoga classes will be held at Ydalir Yoga (above Anderson’s Store). All new participants are free, funded by a grant from Partnership for a Healthy You. FMI call Sarah at 896-3514 or visit Ydalir Yoga on Facebook.
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