It's almost turkey time.

Hey Bowdoinhammer,

Wanna be involved in town stuff?

There will be a Public Hearing during the Select Board Meeting on Tuesday. I think Michael Smith said it best in a Facebook post (paraphrased): "If you are interested in a Saturday Town Meeting (where we approve Town Spending), this is the time to express your opinion. Remember, only about 100 people (on average) approve the Town’s spending and attend these meetings."

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The Cover to Cover art exhibit is still going on this month. If you’d like to pop your head in this week, it will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Merrymeeting Arts Center. Expect to see examples of different cover styles, antique book sales and a silent auction of mosaic art pieces to support Bowdoinham Public Library.

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Thanksgiving is SOOO close!

Don’t be a turkey, be the reason someone is thankful next week. Bowdoinham Food Pantry needs some frozen turkeys. Drop off is this Wednesday between 10am and 3pm (or you can email [email protected] or call 207-751-7779 to make other arrangements). No time? You can also throw money at them!

Also, don’t miss the Thanksgiving Market and BBQ party at Mailly Waterfront Park on Saturday.

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This is what’s going on this week in Bowdoinham…

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

• Storytime for Preschoolers and their Grown-ups with Miss Kate at the Bowdoinham Public Library (13a School St.) 10am.

• Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) Noon to 6pm.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• From Cover to Cover: The Art of Book Covers, exhibit by the Bowdoinham Public Library at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• Merrymeeting Dance Alinement's weekly line dancing at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 5:30pm to 7:30pm. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589.

• Select Board Meeting AND Public Hearing in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:30pm. Town Hall Streams link.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

• Bridge players can enjoy weekly game play at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Judy Gray, 666-3025. The group welcomes all players. Current players range from high scoring duplicate players to seniors who played in college and newbies who have taken a class.

• All are welcome at The Clothes Closet at the house behind Bowdoinham Nazarene Church (7 School St.) 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Taking donations of clean clothes in good condition.

• The Bowdoinham Food Pantry needs frozen turkeys! Drop them off at the Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 10am to 3pm. Be the reason someone is thankful this year.

• In-person shopping for ALL Bowdoin and Bowdoinham residents at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4pm to 6pm.

• Silver Striders Walking Club in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 7pm. Please be sure to bring clean shoes to wear when inside the school!

• Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 8pm. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. New to Pickleball and want to learn? Stop by and check it out!

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

• Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Gathering at the Second Baptist Church (1 Church St.) 6:30pm.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

• Trash Pick-up Day. Pick-up times vary. Trash tags are $3 each and can be purchased at the Town Office and The Bowdoinham Country Store.

• Intermediate Yoga Class with Ann Flannery at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 8am to 9:30am. $15. FMI: [email protected].Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Cribbage hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon.

• Join the Loose Ladies Book Group at the Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 1pm. This week they will be discussing the book “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• From Cover to Cover: The Art of Book Covers, exhibit by the Bowdoinham Public Library at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• Planning Board Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6pm. Town Hall Streams link.

• MSAD 75 School Board meeting in the Forum at Mt. Ararat High School (68 Eagles Way, Topsham) 6:30pm to 9pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

• Acrylic Pour 101 With Linda Murry at Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9:30am to Noon. This is a 3-day course held on Fridays, November 3rd, 10th & 17th. $75 pre-registration required.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

• The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Thanksgiving Market and BBQ party at the Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.) 8:30am to Noon. FMI: [email protected].

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9am to 11am. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 9am to 4pm.

• From Cover to Cover: The Art of Book Covers, exhibit by the Bowdoinham Public Library at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 9am to 4pm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH

• Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Game at the Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Rd.) 9am. All ages and abilities welcome.

• Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10am, Pot Luck Luncheon following service.

• Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene (7 school St.) Sunday School 10am, Service 11am.

• Harpswell Community Swim at the Greason Pool, Bowdoin College (35 Watson Drive, Brunswick) 4:30 to 5:30pm. Open and FREE to all MSAD 75 Residents. Pre-Registration and proof of Medical Insurance is required. Limited to 75 people per session. FMI: (207) 833-5771 or [email protected].

As of the publication of this email, these events are current. Some events may cancel or change without notice. Check out Bowdoinhammer.com for an up-to-date list of events.

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My family told me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I said I couldn't quit cold turkey.

That’s about it from us this week. Your questions/comments/suggestions are welcome. Feel free to email [email protected].

Love,

Rodney