THINGS TO DO IN SACOPEE VALLEY

The Parsonsfield Union Church Society invites you to join them for their annual service on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ron Adams will officiate with Jan Goldsberry providing musical accompaniment to selected hymns played on the church's antique organ. The church is located at the bottom of Merrill Hill Road across from the Parsonsfield Old Town House near Middle Road in Parsonsfield. For more information, please call (207) 329-1349 Source: The P

Come enjoy a meal at the Community Café! Senior Central, an initiative of the Grateful Undead, invites you to their Community Café, located at the Parsonsfield Town Hall Gym, 634 North Road, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meals are prepared by The Carriage House Bistro and Tavern. There is a suggested donation of $10. The menu will include: caesar salad dinner rolls chicken picatta over linguine cheesecake with blueberry sauce Seating is limited! P

On September 11 , 2026, beginning at 8:00 p.m., Karla Bonoff will be performing in Brownfield at The Stone Mountain Arts Center. Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has many stories about the L.A. scene in the 60s and 70s. It was an amazing time for Karla and ma

On Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Kora Shriners Ride-In Parade will begin at Sacopee Valley High School and ends at the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds in Hiram. The Ride-In is a Shriners Hospital fundraiser that promotes awareness and recognizes local patients and their experiences. floats antique autos commercial trucks tractos fire companies ATVs bikes and more! Line-up begins at 5:00 p.m. at Sacopee Valley Highschool with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m. A kids ice cr

Thursday, August 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Town of Baldwin Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at the Baldwin Community Center, 534 Pequawket Trail for consideration of completeness of the application for the following: Peter C. Wolff and Gail J. Wolff's application to the Baldwin Zoning Board of Appeals for front setback variance at 56 Jackson Lane, East Baldwin, ME, Map 14, Lot 51B. All meetings are open to the public and community members are welcome to attend. Public inp

The Town of Parsonsfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Administrative Appeal submitted by Stan Clark, James Smith, and Adam Smith (Applicants) regarding the proposed medical and tier 2 cannabis cultivation facility by Zero4047, Christopher Gadomski, LLC (Map R5, Lot 025, North Road) All community members are welcome to attend. Public input is allowed. For more information, or to make sure the meeting has

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., join Hiram Historical Society for a viewing of Jack Wadsworth's new video Walking Along the Wadsworth Grant which narrates as he points out modern landmarks while walking the boundaries of General Peleg Wadsworth's land grant, the largest in Hiram. It was 7800 acres of land extending from the Saco River to Ossipee River and north to Clemons Pond that the General purchased in 1790 for 12 1/2 cents per acre. This free event will take

Sacopee Valley Recreation Council's 2026 fall program sign-up will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Cornish Ballfields. soccer: kindergarten, grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6 field hockey: k-5 (Saturday only) cheering: k-6 Don't forget you can register for karate any time. The deadline for registration is Saturday, August 15, 2026. For more information, or to register online, visit www.sacopeerec.org. Financial assistance is available.

There's more time to purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a drawing for a FREE E-BIKE! Bonney Memorial Library is excited to announce a raffle for a Trek Verve+ Lowstep LT e-bike, valued at $1999.99, and a Trek Solstice MPS helmet, valued at $74.99, running from June 15, 2026, to July 10, 2026. Tickets are priced at $30.00 each. Click on the button below to enter now! Profits from the raffle will be used to expand adult and children's programming at the library, plus bo

Grab your friends and enjoy some fun and sun on the river. Join ACTS Service Dogs Paddle for a Cause, a fundraiser at Saco River Tubing Center, 558 White Mountain Highway, Conway, NH 03818 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. River access will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., ACTS Service Dogs will be there from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A portion of every tube, kayak, and canoe rental goes directly to supporting ACTS and our service dogs in training! Meet some of our amazing dogs Enjoy t

The 2026 Cornish Bandstand Concert Series is here! The Saco River Festival Association, (a non-profit organization) has been busy planning the Series. The series will run every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., from July 1 - July 22, 2026, at the Old Cornish Fairgrounds, Rt. 25 Cornish (next to Bangor Savings Bank). July 1– Haggard & Cashed Maine's premier classic Country, Honkey-Tonk, and Western Swing band featuring a 7 piece band. July 8– Hildaland Traditional Scottish/O

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Bonney Memorial Library, 36 Main Street, Cornish, will be hosting a free pillow quilt workshop with Cyndy and Ana. Space is limited to 5 quilters, registration is required. Please bring your own machine, scissors, neutral thread, two filled bobbins, walking foot, rotary cutter and ruler. Fabric and stuffing will be provided. Source: Bonney Memorial Library

Bonney Memorial Library is excited to announce a raffle for a Trek Verve+ Lowstep LT e-bike, valued at $1999.99 and Trek Solstice MPS helmet, valued at $74.99, running from June 15, 2026, to July 3, 2026. Tickets are priced at $30.00 each. To purchase, please visit bonneylib.betterworld.org/giveaways/e-bike Profits from the raffle will be used to expand adult and children programming at the library, plus book purchases. A minimum of 75 tickets must be sold to cover the cost o

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., join Denmark Public Library for their showing of Parting Glances. "One of the earliest films to deal realistically with the subject of AIDS, Parting Glances - 1986 - is a witty romantic comedy about a gay couple forced to examine their relationship as one prepares to leave for Africa on an extended work assignment. They are surrounded by their unconventional circle of friends, one who is dying of AIDS." - YouTube There will be free popco

Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., join Backwoods Boxing at the Brownfield Community Center, 90 Main Street, Brownfield, for a free live boxing and sparring event. Donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Every donation goes directly back into the program to help provide free scholarships for students, equipment for athletes, and funding toward a full boxing ring. Backwoods Boxing is the newest boxing and kickboxing gym serving the greater MWV and

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Calvary Bible Church will hold a craft fair on the church lawn. The rain date is June 27, 2026. Vendor registration forms are available on Calvary Bible Church's website. A variety of crafters will be showcased. All proceeds from vendor registrations will benefit SAD55 elementary students for school supplies.

Friends of Limerick Library will be holding its annual giant yard sale on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Brick Town Hall. Donation (no large furniture, please!) drop-off will be Friday, June 5 at the Town Hall or by arrangement. For more information, or to schedule a drop-off, please call (207) 332-6794. Source: Friends of Limerick Library

The Town of Parsonsfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the following: Zero4047, Christopher Gadomski, LLC - Appelant, Adam and Shannon Smith - Applicant - request administrative appeal of planning board decision (Map R9, Lot 007, North Road) All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, or to make sure the meeting has not been postponed, please contact the Zoning Board Secretary at (207) 625

Porter High School will hold its Alumni Reunion on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the meeting room at the Porter Town Hall. Alumni, watch your mail for your Porter High School newsletter and registration form.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., there will be a graveside service for Ronald R. Miller at Stanley Burial Grounds in South Hiram, followed by a gathering at his home at 112 South Hiram Road in Hiram. Please bring a dish and a story about Ron to share, along with a chair.