Town office note

The Pownal Town Office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14,

for Columbus Day.

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Oct. 7 and 21, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Fuego Diablo music night Sept. 28

Fuego Diablo’s next open mic music night is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 5-9 p.m., at 52 Loring Lane in Pownal. Singers, musicians, storytellers and poets are invited to take the stage at this all-ages, free evening. Entertainment begins promptly at 6:30pm and continues until the musicians run out of songs. T-shirts, garden produce and hot sauce from Fuego Diablo will be on sale to raise money for the furnace fund.

Past entertainers have included local blues band Slygo Road; blues harmonica player Thom Hanes from Poke Chop and the Other White Meats; Irish fiddler and thespian Janet Lynch; storyteller Lynne Cullen and delta blues guitarist David Hartley. Host Jamie Pearson will start the evening off with a set of electro-techno as heard on WMPG radio in July. Seating is limited. This is primarily an acoustic event. Those who need sound equipment should bring their own. For more information, see www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal or call 207.408.3185.

Church cooking two suppers

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are adults $6; children 4-12 years old, $3; and 3 years and under no charge.

The church will hold a Harvest Supper on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are adults $6; children 4-12 years old, $3; and 3 years and under no charge.

For more information, call Pastor Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, or email at chaplainraymond@gmail.com.

Contributions can be doubled

An anonymous donor has pledged to match all new or returning members’ contributions to Royal River Conservation Trust. To donate, see year.www.rrct.org/donatejoinus.html.

Work this summer included extensive trail work by Maine Parks & Public Lands and local snowmobile clubs at Bradbury, Pineland Public Reserved Lands, and the powerline corridor that connects them.

Returnables sought to support fire-rescue

The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The organization seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.

Men’s breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Food pantry on Tuesdays

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Organizers never know from week to week what they will be getting, though there usually are different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome.

Church services

North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30. Pastor’s hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment). Church phone is 688-4938. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, chaplainraymond@gmail.com.

First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, jwent16@hotmail.com.