Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. On the agenda is Heidi Curry, Allen Road; and road ordinance review.

The Planning Board has set ongoing ordinance review workshops for Tuesdays, Jan. 21, and Feb. 11 and 25, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Mallett Hall/Old Selectmen’s Office.

Folk dancing Jan. 19

A community folk dance, featuring traditional dances from around the world, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, from 4:30-9 p.m., at the Pownal Town Hall. From 4:30-6 p.m. is the Family Dance, followed by a social hour and potluck refreshments at 6. International folk dancing starts at 7. All are welcome. No partners are needed. This month is an open house, where participants can come when they can and pay what they want. For more information, call 688-2293 or email mwendt57@gmail.com.

Congregational church plans annual meeting

The First Parish Congregational Church, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will hold its annual business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room. A budget for 2014 will be adopted, committees will report, and elections for church officers and committee members will be held. All members are urged to attend. Contact the Rev. John Wentworth at 688-4846 for more information.

Scouts cooking pasta dinner

On Sunday, Jan. 19, Girl Scout Troop 3222 is sponsoring a pasta dinner from 4:30-6 p.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. The menu includes pasta dishes, salad, bread and beverage. A gluten-free option is available.

Proceeds benefit the Scouts’ spring trip to New York City. Takeout is available by calling 329-8849 to place an order. Delivery is available to Durham, Freeport and Pownal.

Nominees sought for eco-Excellence Awards

Ecomaine, southern Maine’s single-sort recycling and waste-to-

energy operations, is seeking nominations for the 2014 ecomaine eco-Excellence Awards, honoring individuals, organizations and business who demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability during 2013.

Any effort or activity undertaken in support of environmental sustainability is eligible for nomination, regardless of size or scope, and nominations can be made by either individuals or organizations. Nominees, however, must live, work or be located in the municipality for which the award will be given, and that municipality must be one of ecomaine’s 48 member communities. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Jan. 24.Nomination forms can be obtained by download from the ecomaine website at ecomaine.org. For more information, go to www.ecomaine.org/news-and-events/.

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.