Check out what’s happening this week in the central/southern Aroostook County area.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
CARIBOU: Affected Others, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
CARIBOU: Windows PC 10 Basics, 10-11 a.m. at Caribou Public Library. Learn how to get around and use the many features of your Windows 10 computer. Part 1 of 3.
CARIBOU: Parents in Recovery, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.
CARIBOU: Middle School Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., and High School Book Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Caribou Public Library. Attend in person, socially distanced and wearing a mask, or get Zoom link to join from home.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will be offering a
HOULTON: COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 12-2 p.m., McDonald’s, 110 North St. Area residents 18 and older can choose from the Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Offered in partnership with Maine CDC. Walk-ins are accepted.
PRESQUE ISLE: COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 4-6 p.m., McDonald’s, 654 Main St. St. Area residents 18 and older can choose from the Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Offered in partnership with Maine CDC. Walk-ins are accepted.
ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email [email protected]
ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email [email protected]
Thursday, Dec. 16
CARIBOU: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
CARIBOU: Windows PC 10 Basics, 10-11 a.m. at Caribou Public Library. Learn how to get around and use the many features of your Windows 10 computer. Part 2 of 3.
CARIBOU: Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Caribou Inn and Convention Center, 19 Main St. Please make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1 (800) RED CROSS.
CARIBOU: Hand Crafters Club, 5-7 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Bring your latest project or come to learn. No experience or supplies necessary. FMI: Vicky, 498-0799, or the library, 493-4214. Ages 10 and above.
CARIBOU: Youth Advocacy Group Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Focus on helping youths work through their, or their families’, struggles through addiction. FMI: Contact the library @493-4214.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 9:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55-plus. FMI or to register, call Jane Hanson, 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789, or visit healthylivingforme.org.
Friday, Dec. 17
CARIBOU: Windows PC 10 Basics, 10-11 a.m. at Caribou Public Library. Learn how to get around and use the many features of your Windows 10 computer. Part 3 of 3.
CARIBOU: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. Movie at 2 p.m.
CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 62 Collins St.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Light AR Gould Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 1-6 pm at North Street Walk-In Care. Community members needing a first, second or booster dose are
welcome with no appointment.
Saturday, Dec. 18
CARIBOU: Winter market at Micmac Farms, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Vendors, music, lunch available. FMI: See the farm’s Facebook event page at https://fb.me/e/1KMbqc8Om.
CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. Join Christine Akridge and others for a writing workshop at the Caribou Public Library.
CARIBOU: NA, 7 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 19
HOULTON: Live Nativity, 4-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 6 p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope and via Zoom. FMI: 207-254-2213, [email protected], [email protected].
ISLAND FALLS: Share the Love Gift, 1-4 p.m. at Island Falls Municipal Building, sponsored by IF Rec. Children can select gifts for family and adults will be there to assist and help wrap. Free. Donations accepted. Snacks provided. FMI: Ruth, 463-2263, or Gail, 463-2570.
PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd.
ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m. Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.
Monday, Dec. 20
CARIBOU: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. Ornament decorating, 2-5 p.m.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
HOULTON: Santa comes to the village at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Drive-thru event at Clover Court Housing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kids can meet Santa and receive a gift. Open to Maliseet tribal households.
PRESQUE ISLE: American Legion Monthly Meeting, Skyway Industrial Park, 6:15 p.m. Supper with business meeting to follow. Auxiliary Members, Wives, and Guests are always welcome.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
CARIBOU: Criminal and Addictive Thinking, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. Cookie decorating, 2-5 p.m.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
CARIBOU: Christmas movies all day at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email [email protected]
ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email [email protected]
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