Meetings

Pownal selectmen meet Mondays, Dec. 16 and 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Conservation Commission meets Monday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Planning Board has scheduled an onsite inspection on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m., at 284 Allen Road, as part of its review of a site plan application for the seasonal use of an accessory building for events.

The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall. On the agenda is Heidi Curry, Allen Road, and a road ordinance draft review.

Celebrate the season with folk dances

The public is invited to learn traditional dances from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 4:30 p.m., at the Pownal Town Hall, when Community Folk Dances holds an open house for the holidays.

Family dance is from 4:30-6 p.m. No partners are needed and all dances will be taught.

There will be a social hour with potluck refreshments at around 6. International folk dances begin at 7, featuring traditional music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, France, Greece, and around the world. Mixed-level dances will be taught, followed by requests.

The cost of the evening is a free-will donation. For more information, call 688-2293 or email mwendt57@gmail.com.

Church sets service on Christmas Eve

A Christmas Eve Service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. All are welcome. For more information, call the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, or email chaplainraymond@gmail.com.

Carolers to entertain

The North Pownal United Methodist and First Parish Congregational of Pownal will have a joint Christmas caroling event on Monday, Dec. 23. The carolers will start by singing at Bay Square in Yarmouth at 4 p.m., and then will travel by caravan to sing to a number of families in the local area. After they finish caroling, the group will share food and hot chocolate at the First Parish Church on Elmwood Road. All are welcome to join in.

For more information, contact Linc Merrill at 837-1380 or Holly Hurd at 829-9376.

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, 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.