Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Aug.11 and 25, at 7:30 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Solid Waste Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Pownal Planning Board ordinance review workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 5 and 19, from 8-9:30 a.m., in the old selectmen’s office at Mallett Hall. Under current review is the Single Lot Ordinance. All meetings and workshops are open to the public.

Beans and spaghetti at Methodist church

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 to benefit church

On Saturday, Aug. 23, the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will host a pig roast dinner from 5-6:30 p.m., with an auction following at 7 p.m. The price for dinner is $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for children 5-12 years old and fre for children under 4. No reservations are needed. For more information, call Deb at 240-1637 or Mavis 926-5641.

Auction items needed are good, gently used items, new items, gift certificates, and more. The cutoff date to donate auction items is Aug. 16. For more information, call Kim, 865-3517.

Live music in Pownal

Robin, Michael and Malia Morin are hosting a series of potluck suppers and music jams at their home, 252 Hodsdon Road in Pownal.

The second in the series will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2. 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. Those attending should bring something to add to the table. Dessert and lemonade/iced tea will be provided. Music will start at 6:30.

Michael and Malia Morin are regular performers at Fuego Diablo’s Music Nights, and the Morins’ home is just a mile from Fuego Diablo, toward Yarmouth. The summer series will end on 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.

New day, time for food pantry

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

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 am. 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].