Meetings

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

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

The Conservation Committee will be Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Fuego Diablo restarts music nights

Fuego Diablo will launch its second season of open mic music nights on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m., at 52 Loring Lane in Pownal. Performers of all ages are invited to take the stage for an evening of music, poetry and storytelling in an intimate, acoustic venue. Entertainers requiring gear are encourage to bring their own equipment and plug in. Last year’s performers included Lynne Cullen and Kurt Kish from Seanachie Nights at Bull Feeney’s in Portland; blues harmonica player/singer Thom Hanes of Poke Chop and the Other White Meats, who performed solo and with Johnny Cash tribute band, Got Rhythm; rock/blues band Slygo Road, currently touring with their new album, “What To Eat”; Irish fiddler and singer/actress Janet Lynch; jazz vocalist Nancy Bowker; bassist and vocalist Rod Pervier of Pejepscot Station with vocalist Lois Strickland Pervier; father amd daughter duo Michael and Malia Morin; and Fuego Diablo host, bassist and techno composer Jamie Pearson.

Creative cuisine is served from 5:30 to 6:30. Seating is limited and the event is free. For more information, contact Jamie and Wren Pearson, 408-3185, or visit www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal.

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. Nominees will be judged on their activity’s overall effectiveness, ability to increase awareness of green issues, community impact and ease of replication. 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.