Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Mondays, Oct. 6 and 20, at 7:30 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Christmas fair tables available

The North Pownal United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Fair on Dec. 5 and 6 at the church, and there are a limited amount of rental tables available. The rental fee is $25 per table. The deadline to reserve a table is Oct. 31. For more information call Fay at 837-4339 or Deb Larrabee at 240-1637.

Taxes reminder

The first quarter of town real estate taxes was due on Sept. 15. For more information, contact the Town Office, 688-4407.

Food pantry on Wednesdays

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is now open every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The pantry 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.

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. The church’s website, www.northpownalumc.org, also has an email link for the pastor. The church’s Prayer, Praise and Worship, with the Rev. St. Pierre, is held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., resuming Sept. 18. For more information, contact St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Lay Leader Deb Larrabee, 240-1637.

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 Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email jwent16@hotmail.com.