Wednesday, Oct. 19
CARIBOU: Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, 7 a.m., featuring Steve Lyons of the Maine Office of Tourism and Chris Fogg of the Maine Tourism Association. Reservations required; $10 for chamber members, $20 for non-members.
PRESQUE ISLE: Manufacturing sector career fair, 9 a.m. at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. Representatives from local companies will be present.
CARIBOU: “Look Good, Feel Better” session at Cary Medical Center, 4-6 p.m. Free, with tips on hair, clothing and makeup for those who are undergoing cancer treatment. To register call Kaitlin Umphrey, 498-1394.
Saturday, Oct. 22
CARIBOU: Early Churches of Caribou display at the Caribou Historical Center & Museum, 1033 Presque Isle Road. Open every Saturday 12-4 p.m. 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
CASWELL: Borderline ATV Club hunters breakfast, 5-9 a.m. at the clubhouse on Rte. 1A. Rifle raffle and door prizes. FMI: Lawrence Zenzius, 325-4667 or lzenzius@gmail.com.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Frontier Fish and Game Club’s annual youth day hunters breakfast and gun raffle, 5:30-9 a.m. at the club, 550 Dorsey Rd. Cost: $7/adult, $5/child 12 and under.
Monday, Oct. 24
LIMESTONE: ENTRIES DUE for Creepy Coloring Contest at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library. Divisions: 1, ages 3-kindergarten; 2, grades 1-2; 3, grades 3-4; and 4, grade 5 and up. Pick up coloring pages at the library.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
CARIBOU: College Admissions Night at Caribou High School, 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Participants will learn about the college admissions process. All are welcome.
SINCLAIR: Aroostook County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m., Sinclair fire station.
Friday, Oct. 28
CARIBOU: Haunted Walk, 7-9 p.m. at the Caribou High School ski trails and track. All are welcome to a scary, fun-filled night with music, concessions and a haunted walk for the bravest. Cost: $4. Proceeds support CHS Project Graduation 2017.
LIMESTONE: Spooky story hour at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library, 3 p.m. Come for a Halloween story, craft and snack. Creepy coloring contest winners to be announced.
Saturday, Oct. 29
CARIBOU: Caribou VFW hunters breakfast, 4-8 a.m. at the VFW hall, 9389 Van Buren Rd. Door prizes and raffles.
CARIBOU: Early Churches of Caribou display at the Caribou Historical Center & Museum, 1033 Presque Isle Road. Open every Saturday 12-4 p.m. 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
PORTAGE LAKE: Chicken stew and ployes with Portage Lakers ATV Club, 4-6 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook Birders will present “Winter at the Bird Feeder” at Tractor Supply in Presque Isle, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., offering tips for keeping winter birds well-fed.
STOCKHOLM: Stockholm American Legion Post 136 hunters breakfast, 4:30-8 a.m. at the legion, 295 Main St. Cost: $8/adult, $4 child 10 and under. Door prizes and raffles.
Sunday, Oct. 30
CARIBOU: Aroostook River Voices will perform in concert at 2 p.m. at the Caribou Baptist Church on High Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
CARIBOU: Financial aid night at Caribou High School, 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Presenter Nichole Vashon of the Finance Authority of Maine will explain the process of receiving college financial aid, as well as recent changes. All are welcome.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
CARIBOU: Flu shot clinic, Cary Medical Center’s Chan Center, 5-7 p.m. FMI: Cary Public Relations, 498-1158.
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. Timothy Wilcox. 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.
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.
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, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, meet at the Jade Palace on the fourth Thursday of the month. Registration at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, with speaker. FMI call 498-3406.
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.
