Bible study group begins March 13

The Rev. Ray St. Pierre invites the community of Pownal and the surrounding areas to join him and the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, on a journey starting March 13, entitled, “Celebration of Discipline,” the path to spiritual growth by Richard Foster.

This will be a 12- to 16-week Bible study where the spiritual disciplines will be divided into three categories: inward, outward and corporate. With the guidance of Foster’s book, participants will explore the specific Biblical passages that will bring them closer to one another and closer to God. All are welcomed starting March 13th from 6:30-8 p.m., and every Thursday evening until finished.

For more information, call the church at 688-4839 (Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) or St. Pierre at 837-0682.

Church cooking beans, spaghetti and more

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, April 5, from 4:30 6 p.m. On the menu are three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets, assorted homemade pies. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. Suppers are the first Saturday of every month through November.

For more information, call Kim, 865-3517.

Welcome dances for spring

Spring into Spring, a community folk dancing evening featuring traditional dances from around the world, will be held Sunday, March 16, from 4:30-9 p.m or so, at the Pownal Town Hall. The family dance is 4:30-6 p.m. Suggested donation is $2.

Spoonmaker’s Diamond will provide some music during the international dance at 7 p.m. The band plays music from Turkey, Armenia, Andalusia, the Balkans and the Middle East. Members include Steve Carpenter, percussion; Steve Gruverman, woodwinds; Joanne Rawlings-Sekunda, vocals; and Barb Truex, percussion and dulcimer. Participants can enjoy traditional music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, France, Greece, and around the world. Mixed-level dances will be taught, followed by requests. More information about the band is available at www.facebook.com/spoonmakersdiamond.

A social hour, with potluck finger food and music jam session, is at 6. Suggested donation including the family dance is $5, children $3 and family maximum is $12. For more information, call 688-2293 or email mwendt57@gmail.com.

Residents should check flood maps

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the process of amending the flood maps on which many of the town’s building setbacks and regulations are based upon.

Homeowners are urged to come into the Town Office during business hours and take a look at the proposed maps to see if any changes are proposed that might affect their property. There will be forms available soon for those who believe changes being proposed are incorrect and want to appeal those changes. The proposed maps for Pownal are on display in the voting room on the first floor of Mallett Hall.

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.