CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(updated April 25, 2024)

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Upcoming Events

Oakland Legion Riders to hold fundraiser

OAKLAND – The Oakland American Legion Riders will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m., at 22 Church St., Oakland. Each $40 ticket sold for the Pebble art class will include a $10 donation towards the fundraiser. There will be refreshments and a cash bar, along with a 50/50 drawing.
Artist Shyanne Levesque encourages you to come with an idea of what you would like to make with the pebbles. She supplies the framed work area, pebbles, twigs, sea glass, shells, moss and whatever you may need to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Tickets can be purchased from the Oakland American Legion or through Sharon Roode. FMI, contact Sharon at 207-313-2040.

Somerville VFD to hold public supper

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a public supper on Saturday, May 4, from 4:30 to  6 p.m.,  at the station on Rte. 17.

Public supper planned in Freedom

FREEDOM – A public supper will be held on Saturday, May 4, from, 4:30 – 6 p.m., at the Freedom Congregational Church. The supper will feature a complete turkey dinner with all the fixin’s. Adults $10, children 12 and under $8, children under 3 are free. Take out will be available. Handicapped accessible at the back door. All proceeds to benefit church projects.

Skowhegan class of ‘63 to meet

SKOWHEGAN – The Skowhegan Class of 1963 will be meeting for breakfast on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at Good & Plenty Restaurant, on Lakewood Road, Rte. 201.  If any questions call 858-0946.

Mothers-to-be Tea Party planned in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO – Sew for a Cause is hosting a Mothers-to-be Tea Party on Saturday, May 4, 1 – 3 p.m., at St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro. This event is free for expecting mothers in 2024. Advance registration is required by April 15, motherstobetea@gmail.com or 207-616-3148. Refreshments will be served. Each mom will receive a tote bag filled with baby items and there will also be a raffle prize.

Community band to perform Mothers Day

TOPSHAM – The Hallowell Community Band will hold a performance at Topsham Baptist Church, on Mothers Day, May 12,  at 2 p.m.  Selections from Les Miserables, Sound of Music, Beauty & The Beast, and others.
The concert is free
The Topsham Baptist Church is located at the corner of US Rte. 201, and Elm St., in Topsham.

On-going EVENTS

Monthly breakfast at So China church

SOUTH CHINA – Homemade breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10:30 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St., South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $8 for children under 12. Take-out available.

Senior Day in China

CHINA – Senior Day is held every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – noon, in the portable building at the China Town Office. Residents of other area towns are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie.

So. China Legion Post meetings

SOUTH CHINA – American Legion Boynton/Webber Post #179, in South China, meeting every third Sunday, at 2 p.m., at the South China hall. FMI call or text Neil at 462-4321.

Tuesday evening cribbage at St. Bridget Center

VASSALBORO – Tuesday evening cribbage at St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, begins April 16, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m.

All are welcome to attend this free event.

FMI call 207 616-3148.

Senior cribbage in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Recreation Department hosts Senior Cribbage every Wednesday, from 1 – 3 p.m., in the town office board room. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Coffee and snacks provided. FMI, khatch@vassalboro.net.

Monthly breakfast at So. China church

SOUTH CHINA – Monthly Breakfast – Homemade breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10:30 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St, South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $8 for children under 12. Take-out available.

Senior luncheon every second Wed.

VASSALBORO – Welcome to all and come and join them when they serve Senior Luncheons every second Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m., at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, in Vassalboro. They are currently serving four different soups, rolls, salad, and dessert, with possible variety changes to the menus in the future. Come join friends and make new ones. Donations are appreciated. See you soon on April 10, at 11:30 a.m., and hopefully every second Wednesday thereafter.

Events at Madison American Legion

– Corn Hole Tournaments every Tuesday at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. $10 per person, 100 percent payout. Bags are available or bring your own. Airmail Raffle every week. FMI: call 696-5848 after 3 p.m., or Mark at 207-431-4663.
– Cribbage Partners, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St., Madison: $7 to play, payout to the top three players and high band, 50/50 raffle. FMI: 696-5848, after 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
– Wednesdays Suppers – Every Wednesday members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron #39, Madison, cook up a wonderful meal, available 4:30 p.m. until gone. Each week is a different meal which includes the main entrée, vegetable, roll and dessert from $12 to $15 depending on the meal. The meal of the week is posted each Monday afternoon on the American Legion Post #39 Facebook page or call after 3 p.m., 696-5848. Call after 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to order ahead or to go.

Bingo every Sunday in Madison

MADISON – Madison American Legion Bingo is an every Sunday event, held at the American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street, Madison. Doors open at noon, games start at 2 p.m. Kitchen is open with refreshments. FMI: Call Gina at 696-4946.

Legion Post #5 meetings

WATERVILLE – Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville, will be meeting on the second and fourth Monday, at 5 p.m., at the post home, 120 Drummond Ave. (the former humane society building), in Waterville.

Chelsea Age Friendly meetings

CHELSEA – The Chelsea Age Friendly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Town Office.

Lithgow library events

Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at
www.lithgowlibrary.org.

Antique Appraisal Fair

AUGUSTA – Curious how much your antique vase is worth? Think your family heirloom is priceless? Bring your treasured items to the Community Meeting Room for valuation by expert appraisers from the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, on Thursday, May 2, from 1 – 4 p.m. A donation to the Friends of Lithgow Library is required for each appraisal, and they ask that you bring no more than five items, and no glass or china unless it is Tiffany.

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer evaluations with the understanding that if a participant would like to have an item sold after it is appraised, they have the option to explain the consignment process and invite the appraisee to consign the item(s) to their auctions.

For more information about the Friends, visit https://friendsoflithgow.org.

Lithgow Cribbage Club

AUGUSTA – Enjoy a fun time with other local cribbage players at the Lithgow Library, in the Board Room, every Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided.

Vassalboro United Methodist Church public supper

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, Vassalboro, will be holding a public dine-in supper on Saturday, April 20, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu will consist of baked beans, hot dogs, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, carrot casserole, corn bake, chicken pot pie casserole, tossed salad, rolls, pies and assorted desserts, coffee, tea and water: $10 for adults, $30 for a family of four, children under 5 free. Take-out will be available. Please come join us for an evening of good eating and good fellowship.

Skowhegan class of ‘63 to meet

SKOWHEGAN – The Skow­hegan Class of 1963 will be meeting for breakfast on May 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., at Good & Plenty Restaurant, on Lakewood Road, Rte. 201. If any questions call 858-0946.

Genealogical society presents spring workshop

BREWER – Maine Genealogical Society announces its Spring 2024 Workshop, A Day of Military Research, with Michael L. Strauss, military records expert and lecturer. The date is Saturday, April 20, and it will be held at Jeff’s Catering, 15 Eventcenter Way, Brewer. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. For details and to register, go to www.maineroots.org . Cost is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers, lunch included.

Mothers-to-be Tea Party planned in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO – Sew for a Cause is hosting a Mothers-to-be Tea Party on Saturday, May 4, 1 – 3 p.m., at St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro. This event is free for expecting mothers in 2024. Advance registration is required by April 15, motherstobetea@gmail.com or 207-616-3148. Refreshments will be served. Each mom will receive a tote bag filled with baby items and there will also be a raffle prize.

Paint Night fundraiser

MADISON: Come have some fun!! Paint Night Fundraiser with Gretchen Washburn, on Monday, April 22, 6 p.m.. Paint Apple Blossoms on two wine glasses. $25 per person – Includes all the supplies – cash bar available. Tickets are available at the hall or see an Auxiliary member. Advanced tickets not mandatory, but recommended for a guaranteed spot and materials. Proceeds to Benefit Community Charities. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #39, Madison FMI: Call Jackie 431-1844.

On-going EVENTS

Senior Day in China

Senior Day is held every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – noon, in the portable building at the China Town Office. Residents of other area towns are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie.

Pickleball lessons offered by China Rec

The China Rec Committee is hosting a learning event for pickleball at China Middle School on Sundays. The current session is full but if someone has interest in joining the group in the future, please send an email to chinarecpickleball@gmail.com. RSU #18 recently installed outdoor courts at the north end of the middle school. The rec committee will be working with the RSU to schedule available times for the public to use the courts.

Senior Cribbage in Vassalboro

The Vassalboro Recreation Department hosts Senior Cribbage every Wednesday, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the town office board room. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Coffee and snacks provided. FMI, khatch@vassalboro.net.

Monthly breakfast at So. China church

SOUTH CHINA – Monthly Breakfast – Homemade breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10:30 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St, South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $8 for children under 12. Take-out available.

Senior luncheon every second Wed.

VASSALBORO – Welcome to all and come and join them when they serve Senior Luncheons every second Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m., at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, in Vassalboro. They are currently serving four different soups, rolls, salad, and dessert, with possible variety changes to the menus in the future. Come join friends and make new ones. Donations are appreciated. See you soon on April 10, at 11:30 a.m., and hopefully every second Wednesday thereafter.

Singers sought for Beethoven’s Ninth

WATERVILLE – The Colby-Kennebec Choral Society (CKCS) invites all interested singers to join it for performances of Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9. Starting on February 13, rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., in the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, at Colby College, in Waterville.
The performances will be held on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, in the Gordon Center’s 300-seat concert hall. Not coincidentally, the Colby performances will occur almost 200 years from the day of the symphony’s world premiere on May 7, 1824 in Vienna, Austria.
CKCS welcomes both adults and high school students. Neither prior experience nor an audition is needed. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. Learning tracks and printed scores will be provided. There is no cost to participate. If you have any questions, please contact the director, Dr. Néviton Barros, at nbarros@colby.edu or 859-5680.

The Art of Catching Fireflies

WASHINGTON – The Gibbs Library is proud to present original artwork by Argy Nestor on exhibit during January and February. Creating art has been part of Argy’s fabric for as long as she can remember. In 2021, she and Jean Feldeisen united art and poetry, resulting in their book, Catching Fireflies published in September 2023.
Argy holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Maine at Orono and an undergraduate degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University). She was honored as the 1995 Maine Teacher of the Year, participated in the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program, and has received other awards for her dedication to education.

Music Together returns to Gibbs Library

WASHINGTON – Gibbs Library, in Washington, welcomes the return of Music Together one Saturday each month, 10 – 11 a.m., from January to June in the Bryant Room. Children ages infant to five years old accompanied by a parent, caregiver, or guardian are most welcome!
Dates: January 13; February 10; March 9; April 13; May 11; and June 15, from 10 – 11 a.m., Gibbs Library in the Bryant Room, 40 Old Union Road, Washington, Maine 04574.
For more information call 207-845-2663 / info@gibbslibrary.org  / https://www.gibbslibrary.org/ and check us out on Instagram and Facebook.

Story Time at the Palermo Library

PALERMO – The Palermo Community Library is offering a new children’s program, Story Time, which will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (following the school’s vacation and snow day schedule). The hour is split between reading a book to the children and unstructured free-play. Contact Chelsea for more information at chelsea.weeks17@gmail.com.
The library is located at 2789 Route 3. For more information call 993-6088 or email palermomelibrary@gmail.com or visit www.palermo.lib.me.us.

Beginner square dancing

Beginner square dance lessons are currently being offered at the George Mitchell School, at 58 Drummond Ave., in Waterville, every Tuesday night from 6:30 -8 p.m. If you’ve never square danced before or have been away from it for a while these classes are just for you. We’ll start you right from the beginning with a dosido and an allemande left and work up from there. It’s fun, it’s a little bit of exercise, it’s an opportunity to meet new people. Did I mention it’s fun? Come join your friends and meet some new ones. For more info call 447-0094.

Waterville Farmers’ Market

The Waterville Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday, from 2 – 6 p.m., at the Head of Falls, off Front St.

AA meetings in Vassalboro

AA meetings are held every Monday evening, 7 – 8 p.m., at the Vassalboro Grange Hall, 353 Main Street (Route 32), in East Vassalboro.

Events at Madison American Legion

– Corn Hole Tournaments every Tuesday at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. $10 per person, 100 percent payout. Bags are available or bring your own. Airmail Raffle every week. FMI: call 696-5848 after 3 p.m., or Mark at 207-431-4663.
– Cribbage Partners, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St., Madison: $7 to play, payout to the top three players and high band, 50/50 raffle. FMI: 696-5848, after 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
– Wednesdays Suppers – Every Wednesday members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron #39, Madison, cook up a wonderful meal, available 4:30 p.m. until gone. Each week is a different meal which includes the main entrée, vegetable, roll and dessert from $12 to $15 depending on the meal. The meal of the week is posted each Monday afternoon on the American Legion Post #39 Facebook page or call after 3 p.m., 696-5848. Call after 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to order ahead or to go.

Chelsea Age Friendly meetings

The Chelsea Age Friendly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Town Office.

Unity Parkinson’s Support Group

Unity Area Parkinson’s Support Group for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers, meets the third Monday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Unity Community Center, 32 School Street, Unity. Come for information, support, encouragement, and helpful tips on living with Parkinson’s disease. Free and informal. For more information, call Eleanor at 948-2437 or email: dogisland52@gmail.com.

Bingo every Sunday in Madison

Madison American Legion Bingo is an every Sunday event, held at the American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street, Madison. Doors open at noon Games start at 2 p.m. Kitchen is open with refreshments. FMI: Call Gina at 696-4946.

Legion Post #5 meetings

Beginning June 12, Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville, will be meeting on the second and fourth Monday, at 5 p.m., at the post home, 120 Drummond Ave. (the former humane society building), in Waterville.

Lithgow library events

Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at www.lithgowlibrary.org.

Antique Appraisal Fair

AUGUSTA – Curious how much your antique vase is worth? Think your family heirloom is priceless?  Bring your treasured items to the Community Meeting Room for valuation by expert appraisers from the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, on Thursday, May 2, from 1 – 4 p.m. A donation to the Friends of Lithgow Library is required for each appraisal, and they ask that you bring no more than five items, and no glass or china unless it is Tiffany.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer evaluations with the understanding that if a participant would like to have an item sold after it is appraised, they have the option to explain the consignment process and invite the appraisee to consign the item(s) to their auctions.
For more information about the Friends, visit https://friendsoflithgow.org.

Lithgow Cribbage Club

AUGUSTA – Enjoy a fun time with other local cribbage players at the Lithgow Library, in the Board Room, every Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided.

Other Events

FOOD EVENTS

JEFFERSON: Jefferson Food Pantry to hold two food distributions a month; second & fourth Wed., 4 – 5:30 p.m., St. Giles Episcopal Church, 72 Gardiner Rd. (Rte. 126), for Jefferson and Somerville residents. FMI: Richard St. Amand, 485-6950. Monetary donations accepted, PO Box 34, Jefferson, ME 04348.

SQUARE DANCING

WATERVILLE: Winter session, Square dancing for beginners, Tues., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Waterville Junior High, Rte. 104 (West River Rd.). FMI: Call Bob 447-0094 or Cindy 631-8816.

BINGO

GARDINER: Gardiner Lions Club, every Wed., 25 Lions Ave. Doors open 4 p.m., games begin 6:30 p.m. Kitchen on site for snacks and lunch.

SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES

FAIRFIELD CENTER: Seniors group meets third Fri. of the month for potluck lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring a dish, the lunch is free. Occasional guest speakers, music, and games. FMI: Becky 465-9291 or Sabrina 238-6170. Open to all seniors and volunteers.

AUGUSTA: Cushnoc Seniors welcome all 55 or older to weekly meeting, St. Augustine Church Hall, Washington St. Doors open 10:30 a.m. for social and lunch. Short business meeting at 1 p.m., followed by Bingo 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. FMI: 458-2191.

SERVICE GROUPS

WATERVILLE: American Legion Post #5, 120 Drummond Ave., meet first and third Saturdays at 8 a.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and share their ideas and energy in their ongoing support of veterans.

ALZHEIMER’S TRAINING

WHITEFIELD/JEFFERSON/WATERVILLE: Effective & Communication Strategies, and Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors. Free and open to the public. Every third Wednesday, 1 – 2:20 p.m., Spectrum Generations, Muskie Center, Gold St. Class presented by Cathy Morse, Family Caregiver Specialist.

HISTORICAL GROUPS

PALERMO: Palermo Historical Society, fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., the Worthing House, 54 No. Palermo Rd.

WINDSOR: Windsor Historical Society, second Wednesday of the month, April – November, Malta Room, Windsor Fairgrounds, Rte. 32. All welcome. FMI: Laurie Thomas, 445-2582.

LIBRARY NEWS

SOUTH CHINA: Library hours: Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. – noon, and 3 – 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CHINA VILLAGE: Library hours, Tues. & Thurs., 2 – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – noon. Knitting/crafts group, Tues., 4 p.m.

ALBION: Mon. & Thurs., 2 – 8 p.m., Wed. & Sat., 9 – 11 a.m.

PALERMO: Mon., Toddler Time, 10 a.m. – noon; Tues., 3 – 6 p.m.; Wed., Lego Club, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SKOWHEGAN: Skowhegan Free Library, informal discussion group, Monday mornings, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 9 Elm St. First Mon., What Are You Reading, with Alan Foxwell; second Mon., Technology Help, by David James; third Mon., Gardening Hints, by Jim Hastings; fourth Mon., Knitting and Crocheting, with Pat Dickey. Open to all and free of charge. FMI: 474-9072.

SKOWHEGAN: Toddlertime: 2nd & 4th Mon., 10:30 a.m., Children’s story & craft: Wed., 10am. New hours: M- F,10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 474-9072.

WATERVILLE: Make something fabulous, children department, Waterville Public Library, Tuesdays, 2:30 – 4 p.m., for children 5 years old and up. Please bring a grownup helper. Free, open to the public. FMI: 872-5433, or kkenny@watervillelibrary.org.

WATERVILLE: Teen Maker Monday. Group meets every Mon., 3 p.m., Waterville Public Library, Elm St. Free to ages 11-18. FMI: 872-5433 or staylor@watervillelibrary.org.; Teen Game Night, 4 – 6 p.m., Mon. Board games include Settlers of Catan, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Apples to Apples, Exploding Kittens, Munchkin, Fluxx, Monopoly, Jenga and more. FMI: 872-5433 or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org.

WATERVILLE: Rhymetime for babies, toddlers and their grownups, Waterville Public Library, Elm St., Fri., Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Program is free, open to the public; Ukuleles, Thurs., Feb. 8 & 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FMI: 872-5433 or kkenny@watervillelibrary.org.

WINSLOW: Weekly programs: Storytime, every Tues., 10 a.m.; Drop-in Tech help, 1 – 2 p.m., every Wed.; Friday morning book group, 11 a.m. – noon, last Fri. of month; Knitting group now meets the first and third Mon. of the month, 3 p.m.: June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug. 6 & 20.

SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS

VASSALBORO: Non-denominational meditation group and silent meditation, Thursdays, 8:30 a..m., Vassalboro Friends Meetinghouse, 48 South Stanley Hill Rd. All are welcome, beginners and long-time practitioners. Cushions available or bring your own. FMI: Susan 385-7452.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

WATERVILLE: Awana youth ministries, ages 3 through grade 8, every Wed. evening, 6 – 7:45 p.m., Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Rd. Registration begins 5:30 p.m.

ROTARY / LIONS CLUBS

ALIBON: Albion Lions Club, second Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.

SKOWHEGAN: Rotary, Tues., 2:15 p.m., Heritage House.

WINTHROP: Rotary, Tues., 7:30 a.m., Credit Union.

GARDINER: Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club meets second Monday of each month for a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Guests always welcome. FMI: 485-7100.

SNOWMOBILE / ATV CLUBS

CHINA: Four Seasons Club meets second Thurs. each month, year-round, 7 – 8 p.m. at the club, 571 Lakeview Dr., China. FMI: 968-2032.

PALERMO: Snowmobile Club, 1st Mon., 7 p.m. Oct. – April, Sheepscot Fish & Game Clubhouse, Rte. 3. FMI: call Doug 691-2548.

ALBION: Night Roadrunners meets second Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Besse Building. FMI: Everett Drake, 437-4461, or see their Facebook page for conditions.

PALERMO: Friends & Neighbors ATV Club, 4th Thurs., each month March thru Oct, 7 p.m., Sheepscot Fish & Game Clubhouse, Rte. 3. FMI: 993-4000.

FISH & GAME CLUBS

PALERMO: Sheepscot Lake Fish and Game Club meets the second Friday of each month. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting. Guests welcome.

RV CLUBS

AUGUSTA: Capital Area Wheels – RV Club, meetings second Sunday of the month, October – May. Camping outings June thru Sept. FMI: call Wagon Master David Buker, 685-4948. All campers welcome.

KARAOKE

WATERVILLE: Every Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. – 1 p.m., Forrest J. Pare VFW Post #1285, Water St.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

CLINTON: Adult Coloring Book Club, Brown Memorial Library, second Thursdays of each month, 6 – 7:45 p.m. You will need own coloring books or coloring pages and your enthusiasm. Some coloring supplies available, but its recommended to bring your own. FMI: Cindy @ 426-8686.

SKOWHEGAN: Morning Bingo, Thurs. 10 – 11 am. Free. Register: Parks & Rec. 474-6901.

UNITY: Tea and Game time, Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m. Bring a game! Knitting and Fiber Group, Thurs. 2 – 4 p.m.. Bring your knitting, hooking, felting, etc.; Bridge Club, Wed., 1 – 3 p.m.; Scrapbaggers, April 7, 6:30 p.m.

CRAFTERS / QUILTERS

WINDSOR: Capital Carvers, Thurs., 6 – 8 pm, Gunning’s workshop off Legion Park Rd. FMI: George, 445-2078.

PALERMO: Sheepscot Valley Quilters meet 1 – 3 p.m., first Tuesday of the month at Palermo Library. All welcome.

JOB SEEKING

WATERVILLE: Job Search Lab, every Tues., 10 a.m. – noon, Waterville Public Library. No appointment necessary. Staffed by Augusta CareerCenter, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, and New Ventures Maine. FMI: (207) 872-5433, or librarian@watervillelibrary.org.

AARP / SENIOR GROUPS

AUGUSTA: Coffee Klatch, 8 – 10 a.m., Lisa’s Restaurant, 15 Bangor St. This group meets every third Wed. Please RSVP: sammee.quong@gmail.com or Jay Els at 776-6302.

AUGUSTA: Tuesdays at the State House, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Cross Building. Mileage reimbursement available, lunch is on AARP at the Cross Café.

Support Groups

PALERMO: Celebrate Recovery, every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., Palermo Christian Church, Branch Mills Rd. Open to the public. Designed to help you overcome your hurts, habits and hang-ups. FMI: www.palermochristianchurch.org, or www.celebraterecoverymaine.com.

WATERVILLE: Widows/Widowers, 2nd/4th Thurs., 10 am. Hospice Volunt. Ctr., 304 Main St., 873-3615.

WATERVILLE: General loss: 1st & 3rd Mon, 6 p.m., Hospice Ctr., 304 Main St., 873-3615.

WATERVILLE: Breastfeeding support group, Babies welcome. Fri., 1 pm, Inland. 861-3100.

SKOWHEGAN: Breastfeeding group, 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. Free RFGH, 858-2405.

WATERVILLE: Overeaters Anon.,Thurs. 6:30pm, First Congregational. Church, 453-8304.

SKOWHEGAN: Tobacco Cessation, 1st & 3rd Thurs. 5:30 pm, RFGH, register: 858-2318.

WATERVILLE: Family and friends of individuals living with mental illness, first Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Second and fourth Weds., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant St. Methodist Church. 61 Pleasant St., NAMI Mid-Maine, 293-2921.

WATERVILLE: Peer Support Group fo Individuals Living with Mental Health Challenges, every Tuesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church choir room (upstairs), 61 Pleasant St.. NAMI Mid-Maine, 873-5358, 621-8430, ext. 306, or 293-2921.

WATERVILLE: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Individuals Living With Mental Health Challenges, Tues., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church, choir room (upstairs), 61 Pleasant St. NAMI Mid-Maine, 873-5358, 621-8430 ext. 306, 293-2921.

SKOWHEGAN: Family and friends of individuals living with mental illness, Tues., 6 – 7:30 p.m., Maine Behavioral Health Organization, second floor, 30 Leavitt St. Linnea 530-1732, June 215-0818, NAMI Mid-Maine 293-2921.

SKOWHEGAN: NAMI Family Support Group every Tues. evening, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Maine Behavioral Health Organization, 30 Leavitt St. Free to participants. FMI: Linnea 530-1732 or June 215-0818.

FOOD ADDICTS

WATERVILLE: Food Addicts in Recovery, Fri. night meetings, 6:30 p.m., Mid Maine Homeless Shelter conference room, 19 Colby St. FMI: 775-2132 or toll free 1-222-998-5297.

AUGUSTA: Food Addicts in Recovery, Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Also, Thurs., 1 p.m., both at Prince of Peace Church, 209 Eastern Ave. FMI: 775-2132 or toll free 1-222-998-5297.

AA / AL-ANON / NARCANON

SKOWHEGAN: Al-Anon, Tues. 7-8 p.m. Federated Church, Island Ave. 800-498-1844.

AUGUSTA: Al-Anon group, Tues., 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church basement.

WATERVILLE: Al-Anon, Wed., noon. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Eustis Parkway.

WATERVILLE: High Nooners Lunch Bunch, Alcohol Anonymous, Mon. thru Fri., noon – 1 p.m., Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby Street.

WATERVILLE: Al-Anon, Sun., 10 a.m., MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Center Dean Building, 149 North St. For family and friends of alcoholics.

WATERVILLE: Do you know someone addicted to drugs. Families and friends meetings at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 Eustis Parkway, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 594-2801.

AUGUSTA: Nar-Anon Family Group meets weekly on Mondays, Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Winthrop St., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FMI: Karen 413-262-3833.

NORTH ANSON: Narcotics Anonymous, first Monday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 635-2748.

FITNESS / WELLNESS

VASSALBORO: Healthy Heart walking program on Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., China Lake Conference Center’s Sukeforth New Life Center, 283 Neck Rd. Free program.

PALERMO: A Walk in the Gym, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd. Open to the public. FMI: 993-2636.

PALERMO: Yoga for limbering up!, Mondays, 6 – 7 p.m., Palermo Consolidated School, Rte. 3. Donation suggested. FMI: 993-2035.

UNITY: Yoga all levels, slow flow, beginners encouraged. FMI: Dhyana Blanchard, 568-1381, yogainunity@uninets.net. Meditation, Ananda meditation and prayer group, Harrison Aldrich Wellness Center, Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Rd., Mon., 6 – 7:30 p.m., on-going. Learn simple meditation, chanting and healing prayer techniques.

UNITY: Nia in Unity, movement for health, wellness and fitness, Sundays 4 – 5 p.m., Unity Community Center, 32  School St. Classes are sliding scale, drop in any time. FMI: annania.wordpress.com. or Anna Fiedler, fiedlera@yahoo.com.

UNITY: Sunday Night Yoga, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Unity Community Center, 32 School St. Classes are sliding scale, drop-ins welcome. FMI: Michelle Moschkau, yoga.with.michelle.ahimsa@gmail.com, 360-556-4894.

MADISON/ANSON: Somerset Dance Party Fitness, Garrett Schenck School, first class free;  with Tiara Nile, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.; with Allison Marcoux, Tuesdays 6 – 7 p.m., and Sat., 8 a.m. FMI: Tiara 431-4107, tiara.nile@yahoo.com or Allison 992-6843, allison.marcoux@myfairpoint.net. Facebook: Somerset Dance Party Fitness.

EMBDEN: Wednesdays, TOPS, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Weight Watchers, 5 – 6 p.m. FMI: 566-7302