DST and the power of Pickleball.

Bowdoinhammer - Week of March 11th to the 17th.

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Rodney Kloberdans
March 11, 2024

Oh Bowdoinhammer,

The problem with the start of Daylight Saving Time is that it seems to speed the days up. It FEELS like we just got up a couple of hours ago and it’s already 3:30 in the afternoon. What can you do to make the day go by slower?

We played Pickleball on Wednesday over at the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium. There was an excellent turnout, and we had a lot of fun. As the activities wore down our winterized bodies, time seemed to slow down then. Maybe that’s the answer to slowing time down: Pickleball with your neighbors. Perhaps any community event can do that, not just Pickleball?

Original Pickleball Court - 1972

If you’re free on Wednesday nights, between 4:30 and 8:00 PM, you should roll by the Community School Gym with your clean sneakers and a willingness to be sore in the morning. We might see you there!

Here are some other things you could check out to slow time down this week…

MONDAY, MARCH 11TH

  • Age Friendly Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Zoom link

  • Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM. This event is open to Pickleballers of any age and ability. 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.) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH

  • Celebrate Bowdoinham 2024 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The Town is looking for community help and input.

  • Storytime for Preschoolers and their Grown-ups with Miss Kate at the Bowdoinham Public Library (13a School St.) 10:00 AM.

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) NOON - 6:00 PM.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

  • Merrymeeting Dance Alinement at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589.

  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting in the Graduates Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:00 PM. Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 846 9063 3764, Passcode: 645078

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH

  • Bridge players can enjoy weekly game play at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30 AM - 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.

  • Not Your Mother’s Garden Club meeting at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 1:00 PM. A video, "Tough Natives for the Northeast" will be shown. All are welcome.

  • The Bowdoinham Food Pantry is open to ALL residents of Bowdoinham and Bowdoin at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Building community, with food. NO income verification. FMI: (207) 751-7779. Shop there first.

  • Silver Striders Walking Club in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. 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 PM - 8:00 PM. This event is open to Pickleballers of any age and ability. New to Pickleball and want to learn? Stop by and check it out!

  • Emergency Medical Services Committee at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Open to the public. Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 253 326 5656, Passcode: 594808.

  • Solid Waste Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. CANCELED

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts.

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

  • Friends of Merrymeeting Bay present "Biocontrol Reseach in Merrymeeting Bay" featuring Hillary Peterson, the Integrated Pest Management Specialist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry within the Plant Health Programs. Starts at 7:00 PM. FMI: call (207) 666-3372 or email [email protected].

THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH

  • 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.) 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. $15. FMI: [email protected].

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

  • Cribbage hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30 PM - NOON.

  • Age-Friendly Monthly Luncheon at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 11:30 PM.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

  • Finance Advisory Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 3:00 PM.

  • MSAD 75 School Board Meeting in the Forum at Mt. Ararat High School (68 Eagles Way, Topsham) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH

  • No School for MSAD 75 Students.

  • Breaking Bread in Bowdoinham, a Bowdoinham Food Pantry Pop-Up Cafe at Watersong Studio (9 Main St.) 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Featuring Counterpoint Croissants and Wicked Joe Organic Coffee.

  • Savory Pastries Baking Class with Norman Gonsalves at Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. $65.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH

  • The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM.

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

  • Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education brings Printmaking for Astronauts, a group show to Merrymeeting Arts Center (9 Main St.) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Printmaking for Astronauts explores both traditional and experimental printmaking techniques, this group show will feature artwork created using different types of printmaking processes.

  • Sashiko Mending Workshop with Emily Bell-Hoerth at Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. $50.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH, ST. PATRICK'S DAY

  • Bowdoinham Community Brunch at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Come out and join your neighbors for breakfast, fellowship, and conversation.

  • Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10:00 AM, Pot Luck Luncheon following service.

  • Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene (7 school St.) Sunday School 10:00 AM, Service 11:00 AM.

Some events may be canceled or changed without notice. Check out Bowdoinhammer.com for an up-to-date list of events.

"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough."

Have a wonderful week.

Love

Rodney & Tessa

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