New Community Calendar
Click here for a list of Municipal Holiday Closings for 2008
Open every Wednesday at the Fire Station located at 10 Minden St.. Click here for more information.
West Cove Ice Racing - A novelty to the State of Maine, let alone Greenville, a group of auto racing enthusiasts organized a group known as the West Cove Ice Racing Association and began racing on a quarter-mile track on the ice of Moosehead Lake in Greenville Junction. Races starting in mid to late January. (Dates subject to change depending upon weather & ice conditions. Saturday afternoons. Check out our website http://www.bullwinkleraceway.com/. Contact: 207-695-2702
Moose Mainea - Each spring the Moosehead Lake Region hosts a month long celebration of the area's favorite resident - THE MOOSE! The events take place during the time of the year when moose are most visible. This year's events include the Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, Moose Mainea Kid's Fun Day, Famous Moose Tales, a Quest Fest, and the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Moose Photo Contest. Contact: (207) 695-2702
The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting at 7:00PM on Monday, June 8th at the USDA Service Center located at 42 Engdahl Drive, Dover Foxcroft, in the Pine Crest Business Park. The public is encouraged to get involved in conservation efforts by participating in meetings, volunteering and/or serving on the district board. Any interested person may participate in meetings and also inquire about becoming an associate supervisor. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you need an accommodation, please notify Shelia Richard at the district office by Wednesday, June 3rd.For more information, please contact the district office at 564 - 2321, extension 3, or by email info@piscataquisswcd.org.
Concert by the Hyssongs Gospel Singers in the Greenville High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Fly Fishing Workshop Weekend June 12-14 Little Lyford Pond Lodge and Camps For information go to https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1460&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Moosetails Regional IF&W Wildlife Biologist Lee KantarJune 13, Saturday 4pm. Community House
MooseMainea Month wraps up with this entertaining powerpoint presentation and Moose art show. Biologist Lee Kantar is the state of Maines deer specialist. Moose being the largest of the deer species, He will bring a wealth of knowledge. Discussion will cover moose habits, habitat and lore. Participates will also enjoy a demonstration of moose calling, local artists interpretations of the Moose and Moose doeuvres will served.
Annual crafts fair during Moose Mainea. Lots of local artists and crafts people. Food & games for the kids! 10:00 a.m.
Fly Fishing Workshop Weekend June 22-25 Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Camps For information go to https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1456&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Moosehead ATV Riders 911 Ride - 50 mile ride sponsored by the Moosehead ATV Riders Club. The ride will leave from the end of Depot Street just after 9:00am. A free hotdog lunch will be served during the ride but bring your own soft drinks. Expected return time is 3:00pm. Last year we had 26 ATVs including several police and fire departments. Contact: Ken Snowdon (207) 695-8928 Location: Snowdon residence, last home on Depot Street
50+ Summer Adventure Weekend July 3-5 Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Camps For information go to https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1455&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Wednesday Hikes/Field Trips: July 8th -August 19: Leave NREC Office at 9am
July 8 - Little Squaw/Moose PondPlease call or email for more information on these lectures and field trips
July 15 - Little Wilson Falls
July 22 - Eagle Rock
July 29 - Number 4
August 5 - Gulf Hagus
August 12 - Moxie Falls
August 19 - Katahdin Iron Works
NREC 695.3705
info@NRECmoosehead.org
Thursday Skills Workshops: July 9th-August 20: Leave or at NREC office at 9am
July 9 - Canoe & KayakPlease call or email for more information on these lectures and field trips
July 16 - Canoe & Kayak
July 23 - Fly Fishing Demonstration and Skill Development
July 30 - Canoe & Kayak
August 6 - Moosehead Dirt & Rocks: Local Geology
August 13 - IF&W Fishing from A to Z.
Tim Obrey and Stephen Seeback Stocked Fishing at Pit Pond
August 20 - Canoe & Kayak
NREC 695.3705
info@NRECmoosehead.org
Plant and Bake Sale hosted by the Moosehead Lake Garden Club will be on Friday, July 3, 8am-3pm, at Indian Hill Trading Post. Locally grown perennials, herbs, annuals and house plants will be offered along with homemade baked goods. For more information, contac Judy Hayes 695-3580
Family Adventure Camp July 12-17 - Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Camps For information go to https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1457&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Family Adventure Camp July 19-24 Little Lyford Pond Lodge and Camps For information go to
https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1459&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Thoreau-Wabanaki Festival third annualJuly 23, 24 & 25
This collaborative event made possible through partnership with Moosehead Historical Society, North Woods Ways, Shaw Public Library, Maine Woods Forever
Please see Thoreau-Wabanaki webpage for more info & links
Waters, Wildlife and Wildflowers along the Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail
Thursday 23rd 7pm Community House
Paul Johnson IF&W retired biologist will present a visual talk on the waterways, wildlife and wildflowers along the Thoreau- Wabinaki trail. Decades of experience as a biologist paired with Paul's love of documenting photographicly makes for an informative and engaging presentation.Hike Kineo to celebrate the Thoreau-Wabinaki link
Henry David Thoreau described Mount Kineo as, "the principle feature of the lake" and "that rough tooth of the sea" when he and Joe Polis visited in 1853 (The Maine Woods, 108). Friday the 24th morning departure from NREC office, time to be posted we will be using the public ferry at Rockwood dockWildwater North
Garrett Conover of North Woods Ways
Friday 24th 7pm Community House
A perennial favorite of most audiences as this show is annually evolving. As an exploration of the wildest remaining canoe trips in Maine, the path of the paddle is followed from an early spring run on the St. John River, through summer and fall trips on the West Branch of the Penobscot and the Allagash. Maine wildlands, wildlife, and glimpses of northwoods history are illuminated as well as the skills of canoeing, poling, and comfortable camp life. The show concludes with a few scenes from the other season the winter trail provided by the same waterways, when canoes are replaced with snowshoes and toboggans (description/information from www.northwoodsways.com).Penobscot Experience on Moosehead Lake
Saturday 25th Community House
Penobscot, Francis Tomer, of Rockwood will present a talk on his family experiences and changes seen in the Moosehead Lake region. A gifted storyteller Mr. Tomer's offers a unique link to region's cultural heritage. Come learn.
Family Adventure Camp July 26-31 - Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Camps For information go to https://www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/pcalevent.cfm?Event=1457&calid=8&progname=index.cfm
Science and Astronomy followed by The North Woods SkyAugust 13, Thursday 7pm.
Dr. John Herrmann and Mary Capriotti will present an exciting science show using liquid nitrogen to demonstrate low temperature physics and the temperature of our solar system. The latest developments in space exploration, comets, roaming asteroids, and Mars research will also be covered. If weather permits, a sky watching session will follow the indoor program. In the event of bad weather, another sky observation time and possible change of venue will be arranged. Adult admission is $3 and all children and K-12 students are free/ donations accepted.
36th Annual International Seaplane Fly-In - The 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. Please visit their website at http://www.seaplanefly-in.org/ The event runs September 10-13th
50+ Summer Fall Adventure Camp Sept 17-20- Little Lyford Pond and Camps for information call Shannon LeRoy at AMCs Greenville office 207.695-3085
Digital Photography with Hunter Neal Sept 23-26 Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Camps For info call Shannon LeRoy at AMCs Greenville office 207.695-3085
Moosehead Lake Area Kiwanis Club - Meet every Tuesday evening 6:00pm at DKB Catering on Pleasant St.
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.
Dexter- Every Friday 8:30-12 at the Morrison building beside the water district office.Milo- Every Tuesday 9-12 at the Police station
Greenville- 12-4pm 2nd and last Wednesdays of the month at CA Dean Hospital.