Don’t listen to Turkeys, life is pretty good in the ‘Ham.

Happy October Bowdoinhammer!

There’s a whole bunch of you that subscribed to this newsletter last week, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks for being here and for being you.

This is the biggest crowd of eyeballs I’ve ever had on something I’ve written (gulp). No pressure.

Here’s a brief rundown of what this newsletter is about for all you newbies:

• It’s a list of things that are happening in town for the coming week. I compile this list from Bowdoinhammer.com (which I curate), and it’s up-to-date as of the emailing of the newsletter.

• It’s sent out weekly (late late Sunday nights).

• If you know someone who would like this newsletter, please forward it to them. The information here is meant to be shared.

• The highlighted things are events that don’t happen every week.

I also like to throw in announcements to make it interesting. Like this:

1. Merrymeeting Arts Center is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for 2024 to help take MAC to the next level (email [email protected] if that floats your boat). They have a pretty rad newsletter that you can sign up for, since I know you like newsletters.

2. I’m a little sad to see the Farmers’ Market close for the season this Saturday, but then I tell myself “Rodney, it won’t be gone forever. Don’t cry. We’ll go apple picking soon.” and then I remember that it’s also BULKY WASTE DAY as I dry my tears.

3. Brace yourself if you’re on the Facebook. With Bowdoinham’s trash collection contractor retiring soon, the whole trash debate is about to flare up again. Get the facts, and tune into the Solid Waste Committee Meetings that usually happen on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6pm (but this month is on Monday, October 16th for some reason). Remember. You don’t have to engage. You can just use Facebook for what it’s truly meant… A dumping ground for lit memes.

   

Don’t listen to Turkeys, life is pretty good in the ‘Ham. Now I need a sandwich.

Here’s what’s going on this week:

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Monday, October 2nd

• Bowdoinham Pickleball Group at the Recreation Ball Fields Tennis Court (23 Cemetery Rd.) 5:30pm to 7pm. Weather Permitting.

• Afterschool Art Lab “Crafty Creations” with Katie Hudak at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 4pm to 5:30pm.

• 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.

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Tuesday, October 3rd

• 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.

• Town Hall Committee Meeting in the Graduates Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 4:30pm.

• 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.

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Wednesday, October 4th

• Bowdoinham Pickleball Group at the Recreation Ball Fields Tennis Court (23 Cemetery Rd.) 9am to 11am. Weather Permitting.

• Bridge Club for Experienced Players, Hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Kathy Joyce, 666-5575.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• Housing Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6pm to 8pm. Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 853 3278 0676, Passcode: 730183. 

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

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Thursday, October 5th 

• 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. FMI: Theresa Turgeon at 891-9386.

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

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Cemetery Advisory Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 4pm. 

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Friday, October 6th

• MSAD 75 No School.

• Bowdoinham Pickleball Group at the Recreation Ball Fields Tennis Court (23 Cemetery Rd.) 9am to 11am. Weather Permitting.

• 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, October 6th, 13th & 20th. 

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Saturday, October 7th

• The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open AND Recycling Barn is collecting source-separated material at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Fall Bulky Waste Day at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 2pm. Regular Recycling Drop-off 8am to 4pm.

• The Bowdoinham Farmers' Market CLOSING DAY 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.

• 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Give Away sponsored by The Bowdoinham Food Pantry and The Bowdoinham Gift Shop at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 9am to Noon. 

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

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Sunday, October 8th

• Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10am.

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

• Farm Tour at Apple Creek Farm (538 Millay Rd.) 10am to Noon. Event Registration is $15 per person, 100% of which will be donated to support the work of Wabanaki Reach. FMI: (207) 948-3022 or [email protected].

• 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].

• Second Annual Harvest Dinner in collaboration with The Alna Store at Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 5pm to 8pm. This is a 5 course, family-style, fire-centered dinner. $130 per ticket.

(Some events cancel or change, and others are added last minute. For an extended, up-to-date list go to Bowdoinhammer.com)

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Thanks for lending me your eyeballs, you guys. It means a lot to me.

I appreciate you.

Love

Rodney