MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Central Aroostook High School FFA will be holding a bottle drive Saturday, July 7 from 8 a.m.-noon.
They will be going around Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater collecting bottles and cans. The funds they raise will be used to help FFA members attend the next National Conference.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, June 26 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Heather Sincavage, assistant professor of fine art at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She spoke about the UMPI Downtown Gallery, slated to open this fall in the space above the Wintergreen Arts Center at 149 State St. in Presque Isle.
Some goals are for the University to have a presence more integrated into the downtown community, to become an avenue for students to venture off campus and engage in their community, to become a teaching space, to collaborate on special community events and arts educational programming for families, and more.
The University plans to showcase some of the art they have not been able to show due to the limited space at the college. They are especially anxious to be able to show some of the 153 photos they received from the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Some special events include the “For Art’s Sake” weekend, “Cocktails and Collecting” Evening for art and antiques, “Souper Bowl,” Outdoor Craft Show and a Light Festival.
Some of the funding already secured has come from the Maine Communities Foundation Aroostook Fund, the Maine Communities Foundation Belva and Harry Morris Memorial Award, and the 10 x 10 Benefit Auction. Grants submitted include the Maine Arts Commission, Steven and Tabitha King Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 4-10 include: Wednesday is the Fourth of July and is a free day; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Free Baptist Church of Blaine at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, July 6 will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday will be free days; Monday will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 10 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.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to welcome everyone back to their hall for our Thursday night music with “Outside In.” The music runs from 6-9 p.m. So, if you find yourself bored and want something to do, come on out and have some fun at the BHA Hall. Come to dance or just sit and listen. All are welcome.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The cupboard, located at 10 ACI St. in Mars Hill, 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. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
