The WHCF Community Calendar
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Interested in having your event featured on the air at WHCF or on whcffm.com? Contact Laurie at laurie@whcffm.com or at 947–2751 and she will gladly help you!
John Waller returns to Maine! See http://thelighthouseevents.com/john-waller-in-caribou-maine for more information.
March 7th: Chasing The Light Christian band in concert at Crossroads Apostolic Church's Hancock facility at 7:30pm. Admission is free! More about the band at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialctl
March 8th: A Daddy~Daughter Dance hosted by Downeast Christian Events at the Family Bible Church, 460 High Street, Ellworth. Tickets $25 per family and includes a 4x6 picture of daddys and daughters. Profits benefit The Clothes Closet ministry. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Brandi Morang at 667-8208 or brandimorang@yahoo.com.
March 8th: Paul Colman in concert at 7pm at First E Free Church, 355 Bridgeton Rd, Westbrook, ME. Proceeds benefit Straight Ahead Ministries.
Tickets are available at: http://www.straightahead.org. General Admission Tickets $20 each. Front Row Seat Tickets $35 each. Group Discount Tickets (10 or more) For group tickets email Frank @ frankmarston@gmail.com. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please call Frank Marston at 207-838-3366.
March 15th: American Red Cross Blood Drive at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Route 2, from 9:00am - 1:00pm. For more information at (800) 733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
March 21st: A spring ALPHA Course begins at Community Church of the Open Door, Rt 1A, Hampden, at 6:00pm and runs for 8 weeks, including FREE weekly dinners, DVD sessions, small group discussions, and childcare. ALPHA is a globally-renowned, super-relaxed way to explore a more meaningful life through the basics of Christianity. People of all faiths and points-of-view are welcome. Visit www.lifeatopendoor.com or contact Dennis & Doreen Bradley for more info at 207-234-2395.
March 22nd: The Second Empty Bowl Fundraiser at Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, 44 Kennebec Road, Hampden, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Hampden Academy art students have donated hand-made bowls and platters for this event. Menu is soup, bread/rolls, desserts, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Each diner will get a ticket for the free drawing of the hand-made bowls and platters. Proceeds will be donated to Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard.
March 22nd: Cornerstone Christian Academy in Presque Isle will be holding their annual fundraiser auction on Saturday, at the State Road Advent Christian Church on the State Road in Mapleton. Viewing of items and the silent auction will begin at 11AM. The live auction will begin at 12PM. The Parent/Teacher Fellowship will be selling concessions for lunch starting at 11AM. For more information, visit the school website at www.cornerstoneme.com or call the school at 207-768-6222.
March 29th: Refocus Women's Conference at the Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway, Bangor from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Registration begins at 8:00am Speakers are Lisa Sfameni and Deb Nadeau. Cost is $30 for conference and lunch. For more information, call Deb Nadeau at 947-6576 or email her at deb@bangorbaptist.com.
March 28th and 29th: "Art of Marriage Conference" event hosted by First Baptist Church of Bar Harbor, 46 Ledgelawn Avenue on Friday from 6:00pm-9:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Please register by March 16th. For more information contact John or Ruth Welch at 288-4135 or go to FBCbarharbor.com and click on events.
March 29th-30th: "Music Off Broadway," Bangor Rotary Club's 9th annual production will benefit Sarah's House. Shows are at Peakes Auditorium located in the Bangor High School on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Youth tickets will be $15 and adults $20.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Patrick's Hallmark Store on Broadway in Bangor, or Bookmarc's or Rebecca's Gift Shop located in downtown Bangor.
April 4th-6th: There is a missions conference titled “Pushing Back the Darkness” at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Spring Street, Dexter, ME.
April 12th: Easter egg hunt at Pleasant Valley Bible Church 407 Flat Road, West Bethel from 10am-12pm. For children up to 12 years old. Come and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, story, craft, and snack. You can check out Pleasant Valley Bible Church's Facebook page.
April 25th -26th: Maine Aglo Gathering Conference 2014, Courageous Faith Joshua 1:9 will be held at the Spectacular Event Center, Bangor. Speaker will be Pastor Matthew M. Ward the Senior Pastor of the Charleston Church and G.P.S. (God's Prophetic Sound) Worship Team from Agape Church in Fort Kent, Maine. For registration please contact Chris at 472-0481 or Judy 325-4636.
May 15th: Meredith Andrews having a private dinner and concert fundraiser at Spectacular Events Center, Bangor from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The event will benefit the Shepherd's Godparent Home and Nikki's Hope of Bangor. Tickets purchased before May 1st will be $55.00 which includes dinner and the show. To order tickets or for more information please go to www.spectaculareventscenter.com .
May 17th: Jim Gardner from Answers in Genesis is holding a creation/apologetic conference at Hermon Baptist Church from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with breaks in between. This is a FREE event. Four topics will be covered: Dinosaurs & Dragons fact or myth; consequences of the path you choose; mystery of ancient man; and fossils, grand canyon and the global flood. For more information please contact Aaron at 207 691-7201.
Ongoing: The Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard is located at the Hampden Congregational Church, Main Road North, Hampden, and is open Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11am and one Wednesday evening a month.
Ongoing: Kid's Bible Club at Glad Tidings Church, Bangor, Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7pm, for children in grades K-8. Kids are offered crafts or sports each evening, followed by a Bible study and a light meal. There is no cost. More information at 947-0324, ext 15 or www.facebook.com/gtcbangor
Ongoing: St. Mary's is welcoming new musicians. No experience needed. Come sing or play an instrument at St. Mary's on Ohio Street in Bangor. If you are interested in singing in our choir, cantoring, or playing an instrument at Church, please contact Mike Arell, Music Director at michael.Arell@portlanddiocese.org or 207 944-6147.
Ongoing: Grief Share" is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Milltown Baptist Church, St. Stephen, NB, would like to extend an invitation for this special program over the winter months. The sessions are every Thursday night at 7pm. We often don't know where to turn or what to do after the death of a loved one. The grief share recovery support group provides help for those struggling through their loss. You are welcome to attend as many of the sessions as you like and can register at any time. There is no cost. For more information please call Pastor Tim Whidden 1-506-466-2854 or 1-506-469-5531.
Ongoing: "The Kid's Club" is a fun action packed hour for kids 8-12 at River City Wesleyan Church, 146 Center Street, Bangor every Sunday from 3pm to 4pm. Games, food, Bible based lessons, and music. For more info call Rich at 949-6725 or check rcwonline.org
Ongoing: Corinna Cancer Prayer & Support Group meets at the Community United Methodist Church, 15 Dexter Road at the parsonage at 7pm the 2nd Monday of each month. We are a new resource for those needing prayer & support during their fight with cancer, for cancer survivors and/ or families who have lost loved ones to cancer. For further info you may contact Sue Emerson at 207-270-1263.
Ongoing: The Saving Grace Thrift Store located underneath Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union Street, Bangor is open from 10am to 1pm Tuesday thru Saturday! We offer very low prices on household items, children's clothing & toys, women & men's clothing, furniture, electronics and more. Every Thursday we have fresh bread, salads, bakery items and more to offer free to those in need. Daily we have a quiet space where people can sit, read, pray or eat a snack and have a cup of coffee. People in need are often given vouchers for the items in the thrift store and those who are hungry are fed. Donations are always welcomed. They can be dropped off at the shop during regular business hours or you can call Lynn at 942-8320 to make an appointment.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Church Free Clothing Closet will be every 2nd Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 at 263 Texas Avenue, Bangor. For more information please call the Church office, M-TH from 8:30 - 12:00 and ask for Yvonne. Everyone is welcome.
Ongoing: Clothes Closet is open at 25 Eastwood Lane, Suite 12, Ellsworth on Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm All clothing is FREE with items for babies and seniors. For information please contact Bonnie at 460-1576.
Ongoing: Gospel Music Nite at the Nealey Corner Church, the last Friday of every month. Come and join us for a night of Gospel music and fellowship. Pot Luck Supper starts at 6:00pm, the music starts at 7:00pm. For more information contact Rick Kelley at 862-4258 or Glorybnd98@aol.com.
Ongoing: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets weekly at Stillwater Federated Church, Bennoch Road, Stillwater on Thursdays with weigh-in from 4:45 to 5:45pm and program from 6pm to 7pm. For more information contact Louise at 827-6410.
Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery Program meets at Columbia Street Baptist Church, Bangor, every Monday at 6:00pm. Sponsored by New Hope Church and Columbia Street Baptist Church. For more information call Jack Hillman at 207 848 7407.
Ongoing: A Christ Based Program for anyone dealing with hurt, habit or hang-ups meets at Christian Ridge Church of God, Ellsworth.g . The class if free and meets on Wednesday evenings with a free meal served at 6:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided for ages 3-10. For more information please call Jody at 479-3656.
Ongoing: Free Indeed Ministries exists to proclaim hope, preserve our culture and to provide support to local churches and families
throughout Maine and New England. If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, impure thoughts, or other areas of sexual sin, we are here to help. We are now offering help for wives whose husbands are attending a Free Indeed Program. Phone:(888)934-0333 For local calls: (207) 945-3424 For questions contact: info@freeindeedne.com or visit our web site at www.freeindeedne.com
Ongoing: The Serenity Recovery Group is a support group for recovering alcoholics, those who are currently struggling with alcohol addiction or live with someone who is. They meet at Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in Room 11 . For more information contact the church office at 947-6576.
Interested in having your event featured on the air at WHCF or on whcffm.com? Contact Laurie at laurie@whcffm.com or at 947–2751 and she will gladly help you!
John Waller returns to Maine! See http://thelighthouseevents.com/john-waller-in-caribou-maine for more information.
- March 7th: John Waller in concert at Caribou United Baptist Church, 74 High Street, Caribou. Doors open at 6:00pm. Concert at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.
- March 8th: John Waller in concert at Level Ground Coffee House at Vacationland Inn, 453 Wilson Street, Brewer. Doors open at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.
- March 9th: John Waller is leading worship at all services at the Rock Church of Greater Portland, 66 Gorham Road, Scarborough.
March 7th: Chasing The Light Christian band in concert at Crossroads Apostolic Church's Hancock facility at 7:30pm. Admission is free! More about the band at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialctl
March 8th: A Daddy~Daughter Dance hosted by Downeast Christian Events at the Family Bible Church, 460 High Street, Ellworth. Tickets $25 per family and includes a 4x6 picture of daddys and daughters. Profits benefit The Clothes Closet ministry. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Brandi Morang at 667-8208 or brandimorang@yahoo.com.
March 8th: Paul Colman in concert at 7pm at First E Free Church, 355 Bridgeton Rd, Westbrook, ME. Proceeds benefit Straight Ahead Ministries.
Tickets are available at: http://www.straightahead.org. General Admission Tickets $20 each. Front Row Seat Tickets $35 each. Group Discount Tickets (10 or more) For group tickets email Frank @ frankmarston@gmail.com. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please call Frank Marston at 207-838-3366.
March 15th: American Red Cross Blood Drive at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Route 2, from 9:00am - 1:00pm. For more information at (800) 733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
March 21st: A spring ALPHA Course begins at Community Church of the Open Door, Rt 1A, Hampden, at 6:00pm and runs for 8 weeks, including FREE weekly dinners, DVD sessions, small group discussions, and childcare. ALPHA is a globally-renowned, super-relaxed way to explore a more meaningful life through the basics of Christianity. People of all faiths and points-of-view are welcome. Visit www.lifeatopendoor.com or contact Dennis & Doreen Bradley for more info at 207-234-2395.
March 22nd: The Second Empty Bowl Fundraiser at Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, 44 Kennebec Road, Hampden, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Hampden Academy art students have donated hand-made bowls and platters for this event. Menu is soup, bread/rolls, desserts, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Each diner will get a ticket for the free drawing of the hand-made bowls and platters. Proceeds will be donated to Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard.
March 22nd: Cornerstone Christian Academy in Presque Isle will be holding their annual fundraiser auction on Saturday, at the State Road Advent Christian Church on the State Road in Mapleton. Viewing of items and the silent auction will begin at 11AM. The live auction will begin at 12PM. The Parent/Teacher Fellowship will be selling concessions for lunch starting at 11AM. For more information, visit the school website at www.cornerstoneme.com or call the school at 207-768-6222.
March 29th: Refocus Women's Conference at the Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway, Bangor from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Registration begins at 8:00am Speakers are Lisa Sfameni and Deb Nadeau. Cost is $30 for conference and lunch. For more information, call Deb Nadeau at 947-6576 or email her at deb@bangorbaptist.com.
March 28th and 29th: "Art of Marriage Conference" event hosted by First Baptist Church of Bar Harbor, 46 Ledgelawn Avenue on Friday from 6:00pm-9:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Please register by March 16th. For more information contact John or Ruth Welch at 288-4135 or go to FBCbarharbor.com and click on events.
March 29th-30th: "Music Off Broadway," Bangor Rotary Club's 9th annual production will benefit Sarah's House. Shows are at Peakes Auditorium located in the Bangor High School on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Youth tickets will be $15 and adults $20.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Patrick's Hallmark Store on Broadway in Bangor, or Bookmarc's or Rebecca's Gift Shop located in downtown Bangor.
April 4th-6th: There is a missions conference titled “Pushing Back the Darkness” at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Spring Street, Dexter, ME.
- Friday, April 4th, at 6:00pm: The featured speakers are Bill Rae and Glen Weeks from Manna ministries speaking both to adults and a special teen night about the hope Jesus can offer to those caught in alcohol and drug addictions.
- Saturday, April 5th, at 4:00pm : Teen Challenge and their choir coming to share about their ministries.
- Saturday, April 5th, at 7:00 p.m. Free Indeed ministry with coaches Anna and Ted Robinson will share about help for those caught in sexual addictions and for those who have been sexually abused.
- Sunday, April 6th, at 10:00am: Safe Families for Children with Pastor Mike Warman speaking on helping children who have been affected by these issues and their families. He will also speak on foster care and adoption.
April 12th: Easter egg hunt at Pleasant Valley Bible Church 407 Flat Road, West Bethel from 10am-12pm. For children up to 12 years old. Come and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, story, craft, and snack. You can check out Pleasant Valley Bible Church's Facebook page.
April 25th -26th: Maine Aglo Gathering Conference 2014, Courageous Faith Joshua 1:9 will be held at the Spectacular Event Center, Bangor. Speaker will be Pastor Matthew M. Ward the Senior Pastor of the Charleston Church and G.P.S. (God's Prophetic Sound) Worship Team from Agape Church in Fort Kent, Maine. For registration please contact Chris at 472-0481 or Judy 325-4636.
May 15th: Meredith Andrews having a private dinner and concert fundraiser at Spectacular Events Center, Bangor from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The event will benefit the Shepherd's Godparent Home and Nikki's Hope of Bangor. Tickets purchased before May 1st will be $55.00 which includes dinner and the show. To order tickets or for more information please go to www.spectaculareventscenter.com .
May 17th: Jim Gardner from Answers in Genesis is holding a creation/apologetic conference at Hermon Baptist Church from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with breaks in between. This is a FREE event. Four topics will be covered: Dinosaurs & Dragons fact or myth; consequences of the path you choose; mystery of ancient man; and fossils, grand canyon and the global flood. For more information please contact Aaron at 207 691-7201.
Ongoing: The Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard is located at the Hampden Congregational Church, Main Road North, Hampden, and is open Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11am and one Wednesday evening a month.
Ongoing: Kid's Bible Club at Glad Tidings Church, Bangor, Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7pm, for children in grades K-8. Kids are offered crafts or sports each evening, followed by a Bible study and a light meal. There is no cost. More information at 947-0324, ext 15 or www.facebook.com/gtcbangor
Ongoing: St. Mary's is welcoming new musicians. No experience needed. Come sing or play an instrument at St. Mary's on Ohio Street in Bangor. If you are interested in singing in our choir, cantoring, or playing an instrument at Church, please contact Mike Arell, Music Director at michael.Arell@portlanddiocese.org or 207 944-6147.
Ongoing: Grief Share" is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Milltown Baptist Church, St. Stephen, NB, would like to extend an invitation for this special program over the winter months. The sessions are every Thursday night at 7pm. We often don't know where to turn or what to do after the death of a loved one. The grief share recovery support group provides help for those struggling through their loss. You are welcome to attend as many of the sessions as you like and can register at any time. There is no cost. For more information please call Pastor Tim Whidden 1-506-466-2854 or 1-506-469-5531.
Ongoing: "The Kid's Club" is a fun action packed hour for kids 8-12 at River City Wesleyan Church, 146 Center Street, Bangor every Sunday from 3pm to 4pm. Games, food, Bible based lessons, and music. For more info call Rich at 949-6725 or check rcwonline.org
Ongoing: Corinna Cancer Prayer & Support Group meets at the Community United Methodist Church, 15 Dexter Road at the parsonage at 7pm the 2nd Monday of each month. We are a new resource for those needing prayer & support during their fight with cancer, for cancer survivors and/ or families who have lost loved ones to cancer. For further info you may contact Sue Emerson at 207-270-1263.
Ongoing: The Saving Grace Thrift Store located underneath Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union Street, Bangor is open from 10am to 1pm Tuesday thru Saturday! We offer very low prices on household items, children's clothing & toys, women & men's clothing, furniture, electronics and more. Every Thursday we have fresh bread, salads, bakery items and more to offer free to those in need. Daily we have a quiet space where people can sit, read, pray or eat a snack and have a cup of coffee. People in need are often given vouchers for the items in the thrift store and those who are hungry are fed. Donations are always welcomed. They can be dropped off at the shop during regular business hours or you can call Lynn at 942-8320 to make an appointment.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Church Free Clothing Closet will be every 2nd Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 at 263 Texas Avenue, Bangor. For more information please call the Church office, M-TH from 8:30 - 12:00 and ask for Yvonne. Everyone is welcome.
Ongoing: Clothes Closet is open at 25 Eastwood Lane, Suite 12, Ellsworth on Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm All clothing is FREE with items for babies and seniors. For information please contact Bonnie at 460-1576.
Ongoing: Gospel Music Nite at the Nealey Corner Church, the last Friday of every month. Come and join us for a night of Gospel music and fellowship. Pot Luck Supper starts at 6:00pm, the music starts at 7:00pm. For more information contact Rick Kelley at 862-4258 or Glorybnd98@aol.com.
Ongoing: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets weekly at Stillwater Federated Church, Bennoch Road, Stillwater on Thursdays with weigh-in from 4:45 to 5:45pm and program from 6pm to 7pm. For more information contact Louise at 827-6410.
Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery Program meets at Columbia Street Baptist Church, Bangor, every Monday at 6:00pm. Sponsored by New Hope Church and Columbia Street Baptist Church. For more information call Jack Hillman at 207 848 7407.
Ongoing: A Christ Based Program for anyone dealing with hurt, habit or hang-ups meets at Christian Ridge Church of God, Ellsworth.g . The class if free and meets on Wednesday evenings with a free meal served at 6:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided for ages 3-10. For more information please call Jody at 479-3656.
Ongoing: Free Indeed Ministries exists to proclaim hope, preserve our culture and to provide support to local churches and families
throughout Maine and New England. If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, impure thoughts, or other areas of sexual sin, we are here to help. We are now offering help for wives whose husbands are attending a Free Indeed Program. Phone:(888)934-0333 For local calls: (207) 945-3424 For questions contact: info@freeindeedne.com or visit our web site at www.freeindeedne.com
Ongoing: The Serenity Recovery Group is a support group for recovering alcoholics, those who are currently struggling with alcohol addiction or live with someone who is. They meet at Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in Room 11 . For more information contact the church office at 947-6576.
