Caribou area events (week of Feb. 23 2017)

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Thursday, Feb. 23

CARIBOU: National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meeting, Jade Palace, 11:30 a.m. Following lunch buffet, speakers will be Mark and Gloria Goughan of Goughan’s Berry Farm. All County employees welcome. FMI: 498-3406.

LIMESTONE: Knitting/crocheting club, Frost Memorial Library, 6 p.m. FMI: 325-4706.

VAN BUREN: Grocery store tour, Saucier’s Shur-Fine, 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Katherine Putnam, Snap-Ed instructor with ACAP, will discuss making healthier food choices. Preregister by calling Bethany Zell at Healthy You, 498-1361.

Friday, Feb. 24

PRESQUE ISLE: Countywide prayer meeting hosted by Men of Prayer of Aroostook County and Maine Prayer Strategy, 7 p.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Open to everyone to pray for Maine and the people of Aroostook County. FMI: maineprayerstrategy@gmail.com or call 350-7992.

Saturday, Feb. 25

CARIBOU: Caribou Historical Center and Museum honors the Caribou Grange 138 (Patrons of Husbandry) during January and February. Museum open Saturdays 12-4 p.m. All are welcome to investigate the history of the Grange, its buildings and activities.

Sunday, Feb. 26

CASWELL: Breakfast fundraiser hosted by Pleasant Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club, 7-11 a.m. at the clubhouse, 17 Pleasant Ridge Rd. $7/adults, $4 children. Proceeds benefit the groomer fund.

FORT KENT: Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree, UMFK’s Fox Auditorium, 1-4 p.m. Admission $5 for adults; free for children 12 and under.

LIMESTONE: Mardi Gras party at the Limestone United Methodist Church, 4-6 p.m. For the young and young at heart; hosted by the education committee. Pancake supper served by the UMM. FMI: church office, 325-4870, or Pat Cheslog, 554-7100.

Monday, Feb. 27

VAN BUREN: Bullying prevention program for families, 3-4 p.m., Van Buren school library. Power of Prevention specialist Kim Parent will discuss how to combat bullying in our communities. Story, craft and snack. All families welcome.

Wednesday, March 1

CARIBOU: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Caribou High School.