MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Westfield Jubilee will be held on Aug. 24-26 this year. Friday night will feature a Gospel Concert at the Westfield United Baptist Church at 7 p.m.
Saturday at the Park will have Children’s Bounce House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Crafts and Games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bingo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Antique Tractor Pulls from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tractor Train Rides from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Horse Drawn Rides from noon to 2 p.m., and Music by Wendell Hudson from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Also on Saturday will be music by the McGill’s Community Band from Houlton from 2-:45 p.m. and the Good Time Auction beginning at 3:30 p.m. Items will include gift certificates, handmade items and more. There will also be a food booth with hamburgers, hotdogs and French fries available all day.
At Camper’s Paradise on Saturday, there will be a Bean Hole Bean Supper 5-7 p.m. and Live Country Music from 7-10:30 p.m.
Sunday will have a Softball Tournament at 1 p.m.
Sunday will also feature a Tractor Trek, with antique tractors traveling from Westfield to Mars Hill to circle the mountain. Funds raised will be used for various hospice services in the county.
Homecoming 2013 meeting
There will be a meeting on Monday, Sept 17, at 7 p.m. in the high school music room for all of the class representatives for ACI and CAHS for planning purposes for the ACI, CAHS Homecoming next summer. Anyone else who is interested, please plan to attend.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Steve Cheney, who gave a report on this year’s golf tournament, which had 81 golfers for the two-day event.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Aug. 22-28 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Sunroom Social at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle at 1:30 p.m. Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Card Games at 1:30 p.m. and Free Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, will feature Card Games at 9:30 a.m. and an Afternoon Movie Time at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature “The Lawrence Welk Show” at 5 p.m. Sunday will have Manicures with Leanne at 9:30 a.m. and the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 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, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Bridgewater music
The Bridgewater Historical Association presents live music by Outside In on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. They perform a wide variety of music styles. Bring your dancing shoes and show us your moves on our wood dance floor. There is no cover charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated. The musicians are all volunteers who donate their time and talents for you to enjoy, making it possible for all proceeds to go directly to the BHA. They too are greatly appreciated. Refreshments are available on music nights.
Food pantry
The Community Cupboard 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, call Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Homecoming 2012
Homecoming events went very well and a great time was had by all. Special thanks go to the Mars Hill Fire Department and the Mars Hill IGA for their help with Friday night’s events held downtown. Also to TAMC for printing the brochures. Make plans now for next year’s time to take place the second weekend in August.
