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Bowdoinhammer - Week of March 4th to the 10th.

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Rodney Kloberdans
March 04, 2024

Happy Monday Bowdoinhammer,

Last week we whipped up a survey to figure out some stuff. If you didn’t take it and you want to, just click here and you’ll go right to it. Aside from the one person telling us we did the survey wrong (we didn’t), and another’s plea for “fewer fonts”, there were a couple of common questions that we’d like to answer here:

Question: How do I get the Newsletter? Answer: There is a link at the top of Bowdoinhammer.com as well as a pinned post at the top of our Facebook page that will take you to the signup link. This question is so common that it makes us think that maybe the answer isn’t as obvious as we thought. Also, you might ask: “Wouldn’t someone asking this question not see the answer because it’s in the very newsletter they’re asking how to subscribe to?”. The answer to that is “Well, yeah. But that’s why we’re telling you so that you can share this email with them if you know them. The survey was anonymous so we have no idea who it was.”

Question: Why do you exclude the Merrymeeting House Concerts from the list? Answer: Because they asked us to. They would rather control communications about their events through their own newsletter, which we admire. It kinda gives a “speakeasy” vibe to the whole thing, and it’s like a private party. Bowdoinhammers can be a part of that party by following this link: http://eepurl.com/iAywp6

Question: What’s with that podcast question? OMG. Are you making a podcast? Answer: Yes… once we’ve figured out the best format and hosting, we’ll definitely let you know. In the meantime, if you have any ideas, email your suggestions to [email protected].

Here’s what’s going on in Bowdoinham this week…

MONDAY, MARCH 4TH

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

  • Trivia Night at Three Robbers Pub (12 Main St.) 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH

  • VOTE: 2024 Presidential Primary Election at Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Rd.) 8am to 8pm. Primaries are elections that political parties use to select candidates for a general election. Then each party's candidates run against each other in the general election.

  • 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.

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

  • Community Development Advisory Committee in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:30pm to 8pm. Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 816 5936 6146, Passcode: 199506.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Housing Sub-Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6pm to 8pm. Join the Zoom Meeting.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH

  • 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.

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

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH

  • The Town Office will be closed for software upgrades.

  • OPENING RECEPTION: Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education brings Printmaking for Astronauts, a group show to Merrymeeting Arts Center (9 Main St.) 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Printmaking for Astronauts explores both traditional and experimental printmaking techniques, this group show will feature artwork created using different types of printmaking processes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH

  • 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.

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS AT 2:00AM

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

To those of you who took the time to complete our survey, and leave comments, Thank You. Your kind words are what make this community the best. EVER. If positivity were a currency, this community would be the wealthiest place on earth.

See ya next week.

Love

Rodney & Tessa

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