Meetings
Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall.
The Pownal Planning Board will meet Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall. The board’s next ordinance review workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at 8 a.m., at Mallett Hall. The focus will be on the road ordinance and single lot ordinance.
More live music
Robin, Michael and Malia Morin are hosting the second in a series of potluck suppers and music jams at 252 Hodsdon Road in Pownal, on Saturday, Aug. 2. This evening is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chair, an instrument or talent, and come play and share. Potluck will begin around 5:30 and those attending should bring something to add to the table. Dessert and lemonade and iced tea will be provided. Music will start promptly at 6:30.
Michael and Malia Morin are regular performers at Fuego Diablo’s Music Nights. The Morins home is just a mile from Fuego Diablo, toward Yarmouth. The summer series will end on Saturday, Aug. 30. For more information, call 688-4212. Look for weather updates and schedule changes at Fuego Diablo’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal.
First Parish hosting supper
On Saturday, July 19, the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will host a baked bean and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are adults $8, children 5-12 $4, and children under 5 eat free. To reserve tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.
Gospel band to perform
The Dartts, a Gospel family band that tours the country, will present a concert Sunday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m., at the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal.
Methodist church sets yard sale
The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal, has scheduled a yard sale on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The rain date July 26. Doughnuts and coffee will be served in the morning. Lunch –hot dogs, chips and drink – will be served beginning at 11. Proceeds will benefit the church.
Yard sale to aid Community Club
The North Pownal Community Club is having yard sale on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m.-to 1 p.m., at 857 Lawrence Road in Pownal, with proceeds to fund building repairs. There will also be a baked goods table with homemade goodies. The yard sale will have a wide variety of items including kitchen and household goods, antiques and collectibles, furniture and appliances and more. See Craig’s List after July 16 for a detailed listing and photos or for a rain date if weather is uncooperative. For more information, contact Alan at 688-4728 or alanbrad@maine.rr.com
The Community Club invites residents to stop by and see the dramatic improvements they have made to this historic building so far with the help of community volunteers and donated resources, and shop for great bargains and unusual treasures. The North Pownal Community Club building started out as a general store in 1826 and has served in that capacity for most of its life until it was purchased by the newly formed North Pownal Community Club in 1941 and has served as a social center and a meeting place for numerous organizations since then. A year ago, with a new surge of energy, the Community Club took on the ambitious goal of renovating and preserving the building, which suffered from years of deferred maintenance. They have patched and painted some sections of the exterior, while other sections required new sills, windows and major reconstruction. There have also been interior upgrades and painting. The back of the building still needs to be repaired. Volunteers have generously donated some 450 hours to the preservation effort during the last year. The work so far has been funded by donations from members and community friends with an interest in preserving this important piece of Pownal’s history.
In addition to donations to the yard sale, the club welcomes cash donations of any size to help with the preservation effort. They may be sent to North Pownal Community Club, c/o Alan Bradstreet, president, 856 Lawrence Road, Pownal, ME 04069.
Folk dance set for July 20
An evening of traditional music and dance from many cultures will be held Sunday, July 20, from 6-9 p.m., at Mallett Hall in Pownal. A social hour and jam session, plus refreshments, begins at 6. The international folk dance, featuring Balkan, English, French, Israeli and other cultures, starts at 7. Mixed-level dances will be taught, followed by requests. The cost is free for first-timers, $5 for adults, $3 for children and $12 for a family.
The event is sponsored by Pownal/Portland International Folk Dancers. For more information, call 688-2293 or email mwendt57@gmail.com.
New day, time for food pantry
The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is now open every Wednesday from 9-10:30 a.m. The pantry never knows from week to week what it will be getting. If any farmers or others would like to donate to the pantry, contact the Rev. Ray St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, 240-1637. The pantry helps those in need and welcomes everyone.
Check out flood maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the process of amending the flood maps on which many of the town’s building setbacks and regulations are based. Homeowners are urged to come into the town office during business hours and take a look at the proposed maps to see if any changes are proposed that might affect their property. There will be forms available to appeal those changes.
Bottle drive fundraising
The Pownal Fire Company, which works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department, seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the group purchases work uniforms and equipment for emergency personnel. The money also helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.
The Pownal Fire Company is independent from the town and Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.
Men’s breakfast at church
The First Parish Church of Pownal hosts a men’s breakfast the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m., open to any men who want to come. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.
Church services
North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is at 10:30 am. All are welcome. The Rev. Raymond St. Pierre is pastor. His hours are Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays by appointment. The church phone is 688-4938. For more information, call St. Pierre at 837-0682 or chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is 11 a.m.-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information, call the Revc. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email jwent16@hotmail.com.
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