by Tomi Henderson
Sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, on Route 1 in Blaine, a spring sale will take place on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or close. Proceeds are to benefit the local Community Food Cupboard.
In The County
The sixth annual Ladies Retreat, “In The County,” will be held at East Ridge Union Church on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch included. Coffee and registration will be from 8:30-9 a.m. The theme for this year is “Then Love Came Calling” — I John 4:10. Come join the group and bring a friend for a blessed time. For more information, call Wendy Grass at 429-9461 in the evenings or Barbara Shorette at 242-8455.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The Bridgewater Historical Association is happy to announce that Outside In will be back on stage at the BHA Hall beginning May 24. They are not a regular band, just a select group of musicians who volunteer their Thursday nights during the warmer weather to help raise money for the BHA Hall. The atmosphere is very laid back with an emphasis on everyone having fun. So come on out and have a good time. Bring your dancing shoes. There is a wonderful wood floor to dance on. The music begins at 6 p.m. and runs until at least 9 p.m.
The BHA would also like to thank all who attended the play, “Hood of Sherwood.” We hope you enjoyed the show. A huge thank you goes out to the fine folks at the Smyrna/Merrill Historic Society for bringing their play up to our hall. They do such a great job putting on the plays. And if you weren’t lucky enough to attend the play in either location, the SMHS will be doing an encore performance at their hall on Saturday, May 26, at 6 p.m. This will be a dinner show and it will be on a first come, first serve basis, so get there early.
The BHA will hold their first yard sale of the year Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Once again thank you to all who support the efforts of the BHA.
Summerfest
Plans are under way for a summer festival on Aug. 3-5. Various activities will take place on Friday evening in town, on Saturday with a parade in town followed by activities at the high school and on Sunday at the Community Center.
Groups and organizations are encouraged to take part by organizing and running an activity as a community service or as a fundraiser for their group. Various ideas being entertained include a variety show, contests, bake sale, pie eating contest, etc.
Please call Dave Collins at 429-8429 or 227-0485 to “claim” an activity or to suggest your own ideas for the weekend.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The cupboard is open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community. If you have questions, please call Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, May 8, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Dr. Eric Nicholas. Doc spoke about his life and the path he took to become a doctor.
Born in Canada, his father was a storekeeper. A bout with poison ivy at age 10 led to his desire to become a doctor. Following medical school, he started his practice in Fort Fairfield in 1962. He met his wife, Georgia Gardiner, a lab tech at the hospital, and spent a great deal of time “looking” in the microscope until she let him catch her!
Four children and five grandchildren later, they enjoy spending time with friends and family. Doc closed his practice a few years ago but sees patients at the Aroostook Health Center. He is also involved with Friends Helping Friends and volunteers with Georgia at the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor frequently.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 16-22 include: Wednesday will be Fifties Day and will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., and a Soc Hop, Coke Floats, French Fries and Onion Rings and a Hula Hoop Contest at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday is Hawaiian Luau Day and has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Aloha Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Zumba Gold Demo and Ice Cream Sundae Bar at 1:30 p.m. and All Star Gymnastics Demo with Cookies and Punch at 6:30 p.m.; May 18 is Hollywood Friday and will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m., Family Bingo at 1:30 p.m. and “Entertainment Tonight“ and “Remember Me“ Awards and refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday will feature Bingo with Velma at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m.; Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 10 a.m., Communion with Pastor Blakney at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 22, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
