Meetings
Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Aug. 12 and 26, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.
The Solid Waste Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.
The Planning Board will hold an ongoing review of ordinances, subdivision ordinance, Tuesday, Aug. 13 and 27, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Mallett Hall, Old Selectmen’s Office. All Planning Board meetings, on site inspections and workshops are open to the public.
Church hosting beans and spaghetti supper
The North Pownal United Methodist Church, Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are adults $6, children 4-12 years $3, and 3 years and under, no charge.
For more information, call the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, or email at chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
New before- and after-school programs
Regional School Unit 5’s Recreation and Community Education is offering a new aftercare and kinder care program starting in the fall at the Pownal Elementary School. Kindercare hours in Pownal are projected as 11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or 11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Programming will be designed to enhance the kindergarten curriculum. Aftercare will be 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (pre-K to Grade 5).
The Laugh and Learn child care before- and after-school programs are located at the Morse Street School (K-2) and Mast Landing School (3-5) in Freeport, the Durham Community School (K-5) and the Pownal Elementary School (pre-K to 5).
Morning hours begin at 7 in Freeport and Durham. During the morning, children are provided a variety of craft projects and creative centers within the classroom. After school, there is time for play on the playground equipment, on the school trails or in the gymnasium. Also, the program provides an environment for children to do their homework and/or receive assistance with their studies. A healthy snack is provided during the aftercare portion of the day. The aftercare day ends at 5:30.
Call 865-6171 to enroll or visit www.rsu5-rce.org for enrollment forms.
Free lunch for kids
There will be free meals to all kids and teens age 18 and under at four sites in Freeport: Freeport Community Center, Mast Landing School, Morse Street School and Village View Apartments Community Room. All lunches are served from 11:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Alicia Rost, 775-0026, ext. 2085.
Returnables sought to support fire-rescue
The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The organization seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.
12-step meetings
The First Parish Congregational Church 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, hosts a 12-step meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Linda G., 650-4536.
Church services
North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30. Pastor’s hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment). Church phone is 688-4938. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, jwent16@hotmail.com.
Men’s breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.
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