That was a mighty fine pickin' and a grinnin'.

Happy Monday, Bowdoinhammer!

We went to the open mic last night and had a blast. Thank You to Jen Kelley, Merrymeeting Arts Center, Watersong Music, and everyone that participated. It takes some impressive courage to get up in front of people you don’t know and sing, no matter how talented you are.

Jen promised that open mic will return next month. We can’t wait to see the talent that’ll come out for that one.

Here are this week’s highlights…

1. Today is Patriots Day, so the Town Office will be closed and Spring Break starts for all good little MSAD 75 children everywhere.

2. No Pickleball this week because the school is closed for Spring Break. It’ll give you more time to watch YouTube videos.

3. On Wednesday, the advisory committee for Age-Friendly Bowdoinham will be hosting a meeting with members of the community and organizations who have the opportunity to engage with isolated adults in town.

4. The Loose Ladies Book Club will be meeting on Thursday to discuss the April book selection “Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. Next month, the book will be “The Women” by Kristin Hannah.

5. Breaking Bread in Bowdoinham will be doing their thing on Friday morning. Honestly, it should be every morning.

6. Spring Bulk Waste Day is on Saturday. Also, If you want to help clean up a road or street in town, the Public Works Facility will give you FREE gloves and bags.

7. The Community Brunch scheduled for Sunday (not the church one) has been canceled. George Oliver told us that it was too much for his small organization to handle without more volunteers, but more importantly, a coordinator is needed. If you’re interested in volunteering your expertise, email George at [email protected] and he can give you the skinny.

There’s more info about these and other events down below, so keep scrolling.

Not this week, but NEXT week, a program called Matter of Balance will be starting at the Bowdoinham Fire Station. Folks who are concerned about falling should check it out. It’s an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. For more information, call Allie Eck at (207) 373-6970.

This is what’s happening this week in Bowdoinham:

MONDAY, APRIL 15TH, PATRIOTS' DAY

• The Town Office will be closed.

• Spring Break BEGINS for MSAD 75 Students.

• Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM. CANCELED

• 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, APRIL 16TH

• Spring Break for MSAD 75 Students.

• 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.

• Bowdoinham Water District Board of Trustees Meeting in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH, TAX DAY

• Spring Break for MSAD 75 Students.

• 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.

• Age-Friendly Committee Coalition Meeting in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 879 2678 2299, Passcode: 589500.

• In-person shopping for ALL Bowdoin and Bowdoinham residents at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

• Silver Striders Walking Club in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. CANCELED

• Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 PM - 8:00 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.

• Bowdoinham Snowbirds Club last meeting of the season at the Bowdoinham Fire Department (57 Post Rd.) 7:00 PM. Potluck starts at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome!

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

• Spring Break for MSAD 75 Students.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Join the Loose Ladies Book Group at the Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 1:00 PM. They will be discussing “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH

• Spring Break ENDS 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.

• Acrylic Pour 101 with Linda Murray at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9:30 AM - NOON. Session 3 of 6. Pre-registration required, $120.

• OPENING RECEPTION: paper. cotton. linen. silk, new mixed media work by Ruthanne Harrison at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, SPRING BULKY WASTE DAY

• Earth Day Roadside Cleanup: Rain or Shine. Pick a street/road to clean. Wear bright-colored clothing. FREE gloves and bags at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.). Roadside trash can be brought back between 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Children must be closely supervised for safety around traffic.

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

• Recycling Drop-off AND Spring Bulk Waste Day at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8:00 AM - 2:00 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.

• paper. cotton. linen. silk, new mixed media work by Ruthanne Harrison at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST

• Bowdoinham Community Brunch at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. CANCELED

• 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.

• Bowdoinham Recreation Open Gym for Adults and High-schoolers in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. FREE for Bowdoinham residents. Get your sweat on and have fun with other Bowdoinhammers! CANCELED

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

That’s about it this week, dear Bowdoinhammer. Won’t you join us next week to see what’s up?

Love

Rodney & Tessa

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