Meetings

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

The Pownal Planning Board ordinance review workshop is scheduled for

Tuesday, Aug. 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.

The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. Among the items on the agenda is a search for a new board member.

The Conservation Commission meeting is Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Beans, spaghetti on church supper menu

On Saturday, Aug. 16, the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will host a baked bean and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 and at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and free for kids under 5. To reserve tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.

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

Community club annual meeting

The North Pownal Community Club annual meeting is Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m., at the club building at 857 Lawrence Road in Pownal. The public is welcome to join members as they review accomplishments of the past year and plan for the future. Major repair and preservation work has been the highlight of the past year. According to club members, as a result of contributions of time and resources from community, the historic building has never looked so good.

For more information, call Alan at 688-4728.

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.

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.

Thursday service

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, invites the public to Prayer, Praise and Worship, with the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, every Thursdayat 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact St. Pierre at 837-0682 or Lay Leader Deb Larrabee at 240-1637.

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. The church’s new website, www.northpownalumc.org, also has an email link for the pastor.

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].