Meetings

The Pownal Board of Selectmen will meet Monday, June 16; and Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Pownal town meeting is Monday, June 16, starting at 7 p.m., at Pownal Elementary School. For more information, call the Town Office, 688-4611.

Folk dancing for Father’s Day

Father’s Day will be celebrated with traditional music and dance from around the world, on Sunday, June 15, from 6-9 p.m., at the Pownal Town Hall.

A social hour and jam session will be held at 6, with international folk dancing beginning at 7. All are welcome. No partners are needed. The suggested donation is $5, children $3, $12 family maximum. For more information, call 688-2293 or email mwendt57@gmail.com.

Music for summer nights

Robin, Michael and Malia Morin are hosting a series of potluck suppers and music jams this summer at their home at 252 Hodsdon Road in Pownal. The first in the series will be held on Saturday, June 21. This evening is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair, an instrument or talent, and come play and share. Potluck will begin around 5:30 p.m. Attendees should bring food to add to the table. Non-alcoholic beverages and dessert will be provided. Music will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Michael and Malia Morin are regular performers at Fuego Diablo’s Music Nights. The Morins’ home is just a mile from Fuego Diablo, toward Yarmouth. The series will continue on Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, Aug. 30.

For more information, contact Robin or Michael at 688.4212. Look for weather updates and schedule changes at Fuego Diablo’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal.

Bean supper coming June 21

On Saturday, June 21, the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will host a baked bean and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are adults $8, children 5-12 $4, and children under 5 eat free. To reserve your tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.

Food pantry benefit set

The Freeport Lioness-Lions Club is holding a food drive to benefit Freeport Community Services’ food pantry, Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Shaw’s Supermarket in Freeport. Donations of non-perishable food items and/or money will be accepted. Those who need items picked up should call Kelly at 751-5878 or email fllclub@comcast.net.

Check out 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. 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 to appeal those changes.

Bottle drive fundraising

The Pownal Fire Company, which works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department, seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the group purchases work uniforms and equipment for emergency personnel. The money also helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.

The Pownal Fire Company is independent from the town and Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.

Men’s breakfast at church

The First Parish Church of Pownal hosts a men’s breakfast the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m., open to any men who want to come. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Food pantry

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The pantry usually gets 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 for children and adults is at 10:30 am. All are welcome. The Rev. Raymond St. Pierre is pastor. His hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m. on or by appointment. The church phone is 688-4938. For more information, call St. Pierre at 837-0682 or chaplainraymond@gmail.com.

The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is 11 a.m.-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information, call the Revc. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email jwent16@hotmail.com

The Morin family – Michael and Malia, shown here, plus Robin – hosts a music jam and potluck supper, Saturday, June 21, starting at 5:30 p.m., at 252 Hodsdon Road in Pownal.