Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Pownal Planning Board meets Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The agenda includes an ordinance review discussion, road ordinance draft.

Annual meeting for Pownal Scenic and Historical Society

Members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Pownal Scenic and Historical Society, “Reviewing the Past and Looking to the Future,” Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt Room, Mallett Hall, Route 9. The group will review the supported projects of 2013 and consider and vote on the 2014 budget. Also, officers will be elected to serve 2014 and 2015.

Thanksgiving service scheduled

A special Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal, featuring The Messengers of Hope Gospel Quartet. A coffee hour follows. All are welcome. For more information, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682.

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. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.

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, and more. 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.