The WHCF Community Calendar

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January 16th thru April 17th - GriefShare at the Old Town Methodist Church - The Old town United Methodist Church on 726 Stillwater Avenue is sponsoring a grief support group called GriefShare. This support group is open to all people in our area who have suffered the loss of a loved one. GriefShare is a 13-week program, starting on Friday, April 16th at 10am-11:30am and going through April 17th, 2026. Each session will last 90 minutes and includes a DVD presentation, workbook activities and a small group discussion. A special program sponsored by GriefShare is: Loss of a Spouse - being offered on March 20th, 2026 at 10am at the Old Town Methodist Church. For more information, please email [email protected]

February 7th - Bean Supper at the East Orrington Congregational Church - Join us Saturday, February 7th 4:30 – 5:30 pm. East Orrington Congregational Church is having a bean supper. The price is $10. The menu includes beans, hot dogs, casseroles, rolls, cole slaw and desserts. Take out meals available. Please call 825-3404 or visit the church website at www.eoccme.com

February 13th & 14th- Vertical Marriage Conference at the Rock Church of Bangor- Join us Friday, February 13th 6-8:30 PM and Saturday the 14th 8:00-3:30 PM.​ Led by Marriage Ministry Director, Randy Dodge and his wife, April. Parts co-hosted with Pastoral couples from each campus. Register at www.rockmaine.com/marriageconference  $35 per couple catered lunch, coffee and donuts

​February 21 - 7th Annual Family Ice Fishing Tournament in Lincoln - Join us for a fun-filled day on the ice, at the Prince Thomas Park, as we celebrate 7 years of raising money for pediatric cancer and supporting families in need. 7am - 3pm. This family-friendly event welcomes anglers of all ages and experience levels! All proceeds benefit the Brady Nickerson Foundation, helping continue our mission to support pediatric cancer awareness and families. Tournament Details: Any fish species is eligible. Fish must be weighed in at Prince Thomas Park. Registration is day-of at Prince Thomas Park. Kids fish FREE. Adult entry fee: $10.00. Prizes: Top 3 Adult Prizes – to be announced,  Top 3 Kids Big Prizes – to be announced. Every child who enters will receive a prize. Bring the family, drill a hole, and make memories while supporting an important cause! Contact us or visit our facebook page: Facebook.com/BradyNickersonFoundation

March 20 & 21 - 36th Annual Homeschool Convention at the Samoset Resort, Rockport - Join Homeschoolers of Maine at the 36th Annual Convention at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine—March 20 and 21 for a family-style retreat that has been a favorite for decades. Enjoy shopping various vendors, participate with dynamic exhibitors, be inspired by our keynote speaker, and attend a myriad of workshops designed for your family’s homeschooling needs all at the comfort of the Samoset Resort! Don’t forget to sign up for Graduation, the Teen Spring Formal, ASVAB testing and more! Please check the website often for updated details and registration at homeschoolersofmaine.org.

March 20 - GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse at the Old Town Methodist Church - A special program sponsored by GriefShare is: Loss of a Spouse - being offered on March 20th, 2026 at 10am at the Old Town Methodist Church, 726 Stillwater Ave, Old Town. For more information, please email [email protected]

March 21 - Community Expo & Kids Carnival at Hampden Academy - The RSU 22 Education Foundation invites the community to a new and improved Community Expo & Kids Carnival, a family-friendly event designed to bring together local businesses, students, families, and wellness partners. All in support of RSU 22 teachers and classrooms. The Community Expo & Kids Carnival will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hampden Academy. To learn more, visit our website at https://rsu22foundation.org/expo or email us at [email protected].

March 23 - FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at the Temple Theatre in Houlton - We are hosting a free night of fun at Temple Theatre for you and your family! Showing the award winning film: IS GENESIS HISTORY. This amazing documentary film explores beautiful scenery of Grand Canyon and other wild spaces, as Scientists investigate the question - Does the Great Flood of Genesis explain what we see around us in the natural world? This film will uplift and amaze you as we see the wonders of God's Creation. You can learn more about this award winning film at https://isgenesishistory.com Invite a friend! Join us at the Temple Theatre, 20 Market St., Houlton, ME, Monday, March 23rd at 7pm. For more information, contact: Jeremy @ (207) 694-1937 Sponsored by Hiltz Evangelistic Association

Central Maine Good News Clubs: During the school year

Bangor: Every Friday from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Bangor Church of the Nazarene contact is Chris Kelley 207-942-7216
Corinth:  Every Friday from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Central Community School contact is Karen Partridge 207-974-8750
Dexter: Every Tuesday from 2:45-4:30 pm at the Riverview Community School contact is Jana Gerardi 207-370-5737
Dover-Foxcroft: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 pm at Calvary Chapel Maine Highlands contact is Erin Bridges 207-343-2776
Enfield: Every Wednesday from 2:05-3:30 pm at Enfield Station School contact is Susie Babineau 207-290-2317
Glenburn: Every Monday from 2:45-3:45 pm at Glenburn Elementary School contact is Kim Allen 207-257-2965
Hampden: Every Monday from 3:05-4:30 pm at the Weatherbee School Room 204 contact is Susan Nygren 207-659-5255
Hermon: Every Monday from 3:15-4:45 pm at Patricia A. Dunn Elementary School contact is Leah Cravin 207-745-8857
Kingman: Every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 pm at Kingman Elementary School contact is Maryann Hanscom 207-456-7534
Knox: Every Thursday from 6:00-7:15 pm at the Knox Ridge Baptist Church contact is Jon Dowdy 207-322-9874
Levant: Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Suzanne Smith School contact is Wendy Tate 207-852-5186
Lincolnville: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 pm at Lincolnville Central School contact is Becky Richards 207-242-8854
Newport: Every Monday from school release to 4:00 pm at Sebasticook Valley Elementary contact is Gina Gilley 207-341-0910
Sangerville: Every Tuesday from 3:15-4:45 pm at Grace Bible Church contact is Tracy Santos 207-217-8169
Winterport: Every Thursday from 2:15-4:00 pm at Leroy Smith School contact is Midge Clements 207-223-2259

Ongoing: Literacy Volunteers of Bangor (LVB) is recruiting new volunteer tutors to teach Bangor area adults who want to speak and understand English as well as read and write better. Interested volunteers will need access to the internet and will attend some classes via Zoom. Staff are available to help prepare interested volunteers. The same Certification course is also available completely online. We’re looking for volunteers to tutor English to immigrants. Additionally, we need tutors to help adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities or who may advance slowly and who really value the social aspect of reading to improve memory, learn words, and connect with others. Tutoring requires about 1-2 hours a week. Tutors meet with a student on a one-on-one basis, either in-person or remotely using a virtual meeting platform like Zoom. A training schedule, a registration link, and additional information are available on our website (lvbangor.org) or call us at 207-947-8451

Ongoing: GriefShare  A Bible based support group reaching out to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one held at Glad Tidings Church 1033 Broadway Bangor. Sessions will be held every Tuesday 6-7:30 Pm, For more info you can email Herbgans @gmail.com or call Herb Gans at 207-852-3420 or Glad Tidings church at 207-947-0324

Ongoing: New Hope Baptist Church in Dexter Maine hosts youth group every week on Wednesday nights at 5pm to 7pm and Sundays 12pm to 2pm (we serve lunch on Sundays). It's for grades 6th to 12th. It is at 130 Spring street Dexter Maine. For more information you can call the church at 207-924-7419, or call 207-210-0616. Or email at [email protected]
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Ongoing:  Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  Dinner is served from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.     Address is 523 Main Street, Lincoln, Maine, 04457

Ongoing: Farmer's Market Fridays from 3-6 pm in Holden at the Historical Society by Freshies. There will be handmade jams, crafts., veggies and more. For more information, call Kerry at 207-992-3692. 

Ongoing: Addiction Recovery Group, Every Tuesday Night, 6:00PM, Calvary Chapel, 658 Main Street, Calais.  Leader: Jason Olsson; Child Care Provided; Potluck & Testimony Night on 2nd Tuesday of each month. Phone: 207-952-9312
Email: [email protected]

Ongoing: Soup Kitchen every Tuesday evening from 5-6:30 PM beginning November 16th at Machias Christian Fellowship, 3 Davis Road. A hot, home cooked meal will be provided for anyone who needs it. For more information, follow the MCF Soup Kitchen Facebook page or call Kylie Lenfestey at 207-598-0583.

Ongoing: Connect Youth This event is put on by multiple churches and pastors working together, it is not one organization. This is an interdenominational youth event. It is for ages 11-18. This event's purpose is to connect youth with each other and with Jesus and the vision is to unite youth groups in the region. This upcoming month on August 5, it will be at Crossing Life Church in Carmel. We will have food, games, worship, and a message. This is a free event. It is from 6-9 pm Friday nights. To find out the location of the upcoming gatherings, you can follow connectYTH on IG or Facebook. You can contact Jessica Delgado at (207) 249-8822 or Michael Tremblay at (603) 534-2178.

Ongoing: Campus Life after school program. Open every Thursday after school until 4:30. After school snack/meal is provided open to all middle and high school students. Located at the love alliance building in Howland (across from the Howland town office). 

Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered 12 step program, meets every Saturday at the Mansion Church, 96 Center St. in Bangor at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 207-949-2273.

Ongoing: The God Chapter A Christian Motorcycle Ministry Group meets 1st Saturday of the month at 4PM, and would like to invite anyone who would like to attend. Only cost is price of your meal, drink, and waitstaff gratuity. Currently being held at China Hill Restaurant in Ellsworth, Maine. A free will offering will be taken for ministry costs. If you would like to get involved in a year round active motorcycle ministry than please do come. You can also contact the Chapter President, Ralph Rumill.

Ongoing: Solid Rock Cure for Addiction Meetings every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Kennebec Valley, 165 River Rd., Fairfield. Applying Biblical truth to the root of addiction. For more information, call 509-5528 or visit Facebook/Solid Rock. 

Ongoing:  Welcome To Housing has helped individuals and families as they move from shelter programs to a place of their own.  We provide home goods, kitchen, bed and bath items donated through the community!  visit WelcomeToHousing.com for more information

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 Crosspoint Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Room 8 .  For  more information contact the church office at (207) 947-6576.

Ongoing: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc. and the Kinship Program is a non-profit organization that partners with DHHS to provide support, training , education, listening support, referrals and materials goods to Resource parents (foster, adoptive, kinship and permanency guardianship provided).  The services are also available to families who are not involved with DHHS.   The organization is located at 34 Main Street, Orono.  More information is available by calling (207) 827-2331, fax (207) 889-6978, or email  [email protected]t or visit their website at affm.net

Ongoing:  Guilford United Methodist Church Food Cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM and is available to anyone needing assistance who lives in Elliotsville, Monson, Willimantic, Blanchard, Abbot, Guilford, Sangerville, Parkman, Wellington or Cambridge.  Food Cupboard is located at 3 School Street in Guilford.

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Guilford is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from noon until 3:00 PM, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located at 84 Elm Street in Guilford, ME and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833. mainepartnership.org 

Ongoing:  Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  Dinner is served from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.     Address is 523 Main Street, Lincoln, Maine, 04457

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Greenville is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 AM to noon, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located behind the fire station on Minden Street in Greenville and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833.  mainepartnership.org

Ongoing:  Momentum Student Ministries at The Rock Church, Ohio Street, Bangor.  A monthly gathering of local youth in the greater Bangor area.  Live music, food, prizes and a message from a local Youth Pastor.  Always the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. #momentuminbangor or facebook.com/TrcYouth.  

Ongoing:  Bib and Tucker Food and Clothing Ministry located at Christian Ridge Church on Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth.  Serving the Ellsworth and surrounding areas.  Opened Monday 12:00 to 2:00 PM; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon.  For more details, please call (207) 613-4566.

Ongoing:  Safe families for Children creates extended family-like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by faith to keep children safe and keep families together.  SFFC is a movement of local churches who volunteer in locations throughout Maine.  Please go to safe-families.org to see how you and/or your church can participate in this 'loving your neighbor' the Safe Families way.  You may also contact Robin Chamberlain at (207) 263-5530 or   [email protected]
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Ongoing: Youth and Kids' Club each Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor, Maine.  Students from high school down to pre-K choose either sports or crafts followed by Bible time (elementary or teen) and then a light dinner.  Free of charge.  For more information please call (207) 941-0324.
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Ongoing: Second Chance Clothing at First Baptist Church of Waldoboro will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  They offer FREE, clean, gently used, quality clothing for men, women, children, and infants.  They also offer quality shoes and some dressy shoes.  Please contact Debbie at (207) 701-9770 for more information and follow us on  Facebook.

Ongoing: Abortion Recovery Abortion recovery class begins September 11 Monday 6 pm. This is a 9-week class called "Forgiven and Set Free." Most women regret their choice to abort their child(ren). First Step Pregnancy Resource Center offers a biblically sound healing program that tackles this issue that most women keep hidden for fear of judgement and shame and believe it is unforgivable which is so far from the truth. If you truly wish to be forgiven and set free contact First Step at 942-1611, email info@ firststepbangor.com. It is a safe, friendly and confidential environment where you will meet others that share the same choice and grieve alongside. 

Ongoing:  Women's weekly Bible study beginning Tuesday, September 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Pilgrim Church, located at 375 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor.   For more information please contact Pilgrim Church at (207) 942-8054 or JoAnn Lancaster at (207) 942-1269.