How many other newsletters can there possibly be in this town?

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ day Bowdoinhammer,

It’s good to see you back.

Some of you might be thinking “Rodney, this newsletter is pretty good, but are there any other newsletters in this town?”.

I can’t tell you how I read your mind, but the answer it YES. Here are the ones we subscribe to…

In alphabetical order:

1. Apple Creek Farm

2. Bowdoinham (Town of)

3. Dandelion Spring Farm

4. Harvest Tide Organics

5. Merrymeeting Arts Center

6. Merrymeeting Dance Alinement (just email George Oliver at [email protected] to get on the list)

7. Merrymeeting Music House Concerts

8. Merrymeeting Trail

9. Six River Farm

10. Stonecipher Farm 

Do you subscribe to any current Bowdoinham newsletters that aren’t on this list? I’d like to know about them if you do.

A few things of note this week:

• During Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, they will review the reports from the Consulting Firm regarding recycling in Bowdoinham. It’ll be worth tuning in if you’re not at the Open House at The Barn at Hatch Point.

• Do you have an opinion about land use in town? Maybe you’re curious about town planning and ordinances? If you answered yes, then the Land Use Planning Forum on Wednesday is your jam! They want public input (more info if you keep scrolling).

• Friday the 13th is a lucky day because you can get a $13 two-topping pizza at the Bowdoinham Country Store. You might also win that piece of art you were bidding on to support Merrymeeting Arts Center (Friday will be the last day you can bid).

• Once you’ve won your fabulous new piece of art, join MAC at their Gallery on Saturday to pick it up (info down below). They have the best snacks at those things.

• I know it’s on Thursday NEXT week, but you guys should know about the Ruth Moore Event presented by the Loose Ladies Book Club and the Bowdoinham Public Library (Don’t worry, I’ll remind you next week). Gary Lawless of Gulf of Maine Books will be the speaker. The Library has Ruth Moore's books for loan, so check ‘em out.

Now here’s a list of all the opportunities to interact with other like-minded community folks…

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

• The Town Office will be closed in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

• MSAD 75 No School.

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

• 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 10TH

• 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.

• Vendor Open House at Hatch Point (1411 River Rd.) 5pm to 7pm.

• 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 in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:30pm. Public Hearing - Recycling Facility Reports.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

• 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.

• Comprehensive Planning Committee Facilitated Community Forum on Land Use at the Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Rd.) 6pm to 8pm.

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

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

• 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.

• Age-Friendly Bowdoinham Luncheon with speaker Linda
  McCullough at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 11:30am to 3:30pm. FMI: Jason Lamoreau at [email protected] or (207) 666-5531.

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

• Knitting Group at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 4pm to 5:30pm.

• 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 13TH

• PIZZA SPECIAL - Get a Large 2-topping pizza at the Bowdoinham Country Store (54 River Rd.) for $13 +tax.

• 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 14TH

• 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.

• 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.

• Mushroom Foraging & Preservation with Nick Repenning of go-en fermented foods at Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 10am to 2pm. Pre-registration required. $150.

• Fundraising Event: Art Auction Gala and Paper Sale at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 4pm to 8pm.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

• Bowdoinham Pickleball Group at the Recreation Ball Fields Tennis Court (23 Cemetery Rd.) 8:30am to 10am. Weather Permitting.

• Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10am, {every 3rd sunday}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].

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All these fancy shindigs are subject to change or cancel without warning. Sometimes they don’t even tell ME (I know), but it’s current as of the publication of this email. I do keep things pretty current on Bowdoinhammer.com, so if you’re in doubt of something, check that out.

Thanks for reading this newsletter! Your support means a lot.

See ya around the ‘ham.

Love,

Rodney