New Community Calendar
Click here for a list of Municipal Holiday Closings for 2008
Pet Abuse and Safe Havens - Womancare in partnership with the Linkage Project, Humane Society, Animal Welfare Program, and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, is offering an educational workshop about the link between pet abuse and intimate partner violence, as well as creating a safe haven for pets. Learn how inter-agency communication and cross-training benefits our primary mission of protecting victims and preventing violence. Find out what resources already exist in your community and how to utilize them to help prevent and eliminate abuse in all its forms. By becoming informed, spreading the word and reporting suspected abuse, you can help stop violence against pets and people in your community. Please join us at Charlotte White Administrative Building on May 8, 2008 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Please call 564-8165 for more information or to RSVP.
Spring is the season for stocking ponds with trout. The Annual Trout Sale will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 11:30AM for customers who have preordered through the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD). Rainbow and brook trout for stocking ponds may be preordered until Thursday, May 1st.
A permit is required by the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department (IFW) for the species most appropriate for your pond. A copy of this will need to be submitted with your preorder. You will also need to bring your original to the sale in order to receive your trout. If you do not have a permit you may pick up an application for this from the PCSWCD office, download the permit application from our website, or contact the IFW at 287 - 5261 or http://www.state.me.us/ifw/. You may contact the PCSWCD at 42 Pine Crest Drive in Dover - Foxcroft, at 564 - 2321, Extension 3, info@piscataquisswcd.org or www.piscataquisswcd.org for more information on this sale.
Microchip and Rabies Clinic May 10, 2008 from 11:00 to 12:00 at the Pet Motel on Route 7 in Corinna.Rabies shots are 15.00 and Micro Chips are 35.00.
Nail trims are 5.00.
Proceeds go to Adoptions Plus to help the stray animals at the Pet Motel find their forever homes.
In order to license your dogs you must have an up to date rabies shot and it is state law that all cats must possess a valid rabies shot.
Protect your pets to protect your family.
The Dexter Vet Clinic will be doing this clinic.
Any questions please call Mike at 924-7513 or Marsha at 270-0385.
The Annual meeting of the Blanchard Preservation Society is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting House. Members are encouraged to attend, as election of officers and board members will take place at this meeting. For more information or to find out more about
the BPS, contact: 997-3706 / susanramsey@gwi.net or go to www.blanchardpreservationsociety.org.
Greenville Recreation Department Presents the 7th Annual Kids Fishing DerbyMay 17, 2008 at Pit Pond - Registration 7:30 a.m. - Fishing begins 8:00 a.m. - Weigh-In and refreshments 11:30 a.m. - Presentation of Prizes 12 noon. Clean Up: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. This event is for ages up to 15 yrs old.
Moose Mainea Each spring the Moosehead Lake Region host a month long celebration of the area’s favorite resident – The Moose! The events taking place during the time of year when MOOSE are most visible. This year’s Moose Mainea events include: the Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, Moose Mainea Kid’s Fun Day, Famous Moose Tales, Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Moose Mainea Photo Contest and much more!
Click here for Moose Mainea Schedule of Events
Hazardous Waste Day at the Greenville Landfill & Recycling Center. Click here for more information.
4th of July at Moosehead The Moosehead Lake Region comes alive with the areas celebration of Independence Day. We have a fun day planned with games, a craft fair and food vendors at the Junction Wharf, a parade will roll along the main streets in Greenville, and fireworks to finish off the evening. Make plans today to attend the largest fireworks display in the county!
Friday Night Gazebo Concert Series A Friday night favorite in the Moosehead Lake Region! Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, a sweater in case of a lake breeze, and sunglasses to view one of the classic Moosehead sunsets. While enjoying the live musical entertainment presented by very talented Maine artists.
“An Evening with Gordon Bok” A free concert by this world renowned folk music artist, sponsored by the Moosehead Lake Yacht Club. Donations invited to benefit the C.A. Dean Hospital and the GHS Scholarship Fund. Location: Greenville High School auditorium. Curtain time: 7:30 PM; General Admission 7:10 PM;early admission:6:30 PM for holders of tickets that will be available in advance for Greenville area residents.
Forest Heritage DaysThis event falls on the on the second weekend in August annually. “A yearly celebration of the Moosehead Lake Region’s heritage & history!” Some of this year’s events include: Area Woods Tours, Educational Forestry exhibits, a craft fair & logging games. Witness for yourself these professional loggers as they compete with their saws with great precision and skill.
Quilt ShowThe Moosehead Quilters will be hosting their annual Quilt Show. Occurring on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. View the many beautiful quilts. The show will also feature a quilt raffle, silent auction & a door prize.
International Seaplane Fly-InThe Fly-In occurs the weekend after Labor Day. The weekend consists of Float Plane competitions, educational exhibits, the Moosehead Lake Region’s largest craft fair, lots of food and much more. Land and float plane pilots from all over the country and world fly to our waters to enjoy this yearly tradition at Moosehead.
Camden National Moose on the RunOn the Sunday of each Columbus Day weekend, runners from near and far will line up and compete with each other and the landscape. Always a great time, with nice views of Moosehead Lake, and some good competition, along the way!
Be sure to make plans now to attend the 3rd Annual “Deck the Halls” event. The official kickoff to the Holiday Season, which takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, annually.Great fun for the entire family including: a public breakfast, educational games for kids, a craft fair, area shopping specials, “Deck the Halls” parade, town tree lighting & family “Sock-Hop” dance. A great way to get yourself into the holiday spirit!
Come to our homes for the holiday! Attend the annual Inn Walk hosted by the Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary.View the many Inns, B&Bs & Lodges with their beautiful decorations of the holiday season. Also, check out the area’s many shops for unique holiday gifts. This is a great way to spend the weekend away and get a jump start on holiday shopping.
Meridian Lodge AF & AMDate: Fourth Tuesday (except July and August)
Place: Fraternal Hall, Hamilton Drive, Pittsfield
Time: 6:30 p.m. supper, 7:30 p.m. stated communication
FMI: Secretary Mike Lange 938-3975 or mdlange@roadrunner.com
CA Dean Hospital and Nursing Home Auxiliary meets 1st monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the hospital cafeteria
The WomanCare, the local domestic violence project in Piscataquis county, is offering a free legal consultation with a lawyer from the PenQuis law project on Wednesdays from 9am – 12pm at the WomanCare office and on the last Wednesday of the month in Greenville at the C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital.This free consultation is for WomanCare clients dealing with legal issues that pertain to family matters (divorce, parental rights & responsibilities, post judgment motions) and protection from abuse orders. If you are interested in a free consultation or would like to speak to a domestic violence advocate for any reason, please call WomanCare at 564-8165
The Thrift Shop, located in the Union Church, has reopened. Business hours are from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Union Church is located on Main Street in Greenville.
Main St., Greenville, Dr. Robert Veon, Sunday service and Sunday school 9:00 a.m.Thrift Shop open Thursday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community food cupboard Wednesdays 9-11 a.m.
Visit us at www.unionchurchmoosehead.org/
Our Summer Worship schedule will start next weekend so service begins at 9 a.m not 10.
"A.A." 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 1-800-737-6237Greenville Meetings:
Sunday: 8 p.m. C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital, 364 Pritham Ave. (cafeteria) - D/O
Friday: 8 p.m. Moosehead Group at Union Evangelical Church, West Main St. - D/O
The Resource Development Center at Penquis Community Action Program is accepting applications for the voucher program to help income-eligible families that are working or going to school pay for child care expenses. These vouchers can be used in a variety of childcare settings, including Family Child Care, Child Care Centers and Friend or Relative Child Care, if the caregiver passes the state background checks. Families of two can earn up to $33,770 and a family of four can earn up to $49,661 to qualify for child care assistance. Call 941-2840 or 1-888-917-1100 for more information and to request an application. Nickerson Elementary students are collecting both Campbell's Soup labels and box tops for education. Please be sure to send these items to class with your children. Those that have no children but would like to help may contact Polly Sherman at 695-3537. CLICK HERE for Greenville Schools Music Schedule CLICK HERE for Greenville High School and Greenville Middle School Basketball Schedules Greenville Adult and Community Education has announced that there is a Weight Watchers class held in room 20 at the high school on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Contact Melodie Erickson for more information at 695-3225.
Every Friday in Dexter at the Morrison Building 8:30am-12pmEvery Tuesday in Milo at the Police station 9am-12pm
2 times a month in Greenville, one time being the last Wednesday of the month with Penquis Law
Please call Womancare for FMI 564-8165