Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall.

The Conservation Commission will meet Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall.

Gospel band to perform

The Dartts, a Gospel family band that tours the country, will present a concert Sunday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m., at the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal.

Beans and spaghetti

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 4:30-6 p.m. On the menu three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets and assorted homemade pies. Tickets are adults $7, children 4-12 years $3, and free for kids 3 and under. The church is handicapped accessable. Suppers are the first Saturday of every month through November. For more information, call Kim at 865-3517.

Pig roast, auction fundraisers

The North Pownal United Methodist Church is hosting a pig roast and auction on Saturday, Aug. 23, to benefit the church. Kim Drew is the auction chairwoman.

She is in need of auction items: good, gently used items, new items, gift certificates, and more.

The cut-off date to donate auction items is Aug.16. For more information, call her at 865-3517 or 837- 2938, or email drewcrew@myfairpoint.net.

New day, time for food pantry

The North Pownal United Methodist Church Food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is now open every Wednesday from 9-10:30 a.m. The pantry staff never knows from week to week what it will be getting. If any farmers or others would like to donate to the pantry, contact the Rev. Ray St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, 240-1637. The pantry helps those in need and welcomes everyone.

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.

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.

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 a.m. All are welcome. The Rev. Raymond St. Pierre is pastor. His hours are Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays 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.