Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., in Mallett Hall

A Planning Board ordinance review workshop will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Mallett Hall.

Sept. 11 service scheduled

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, hosts a memorial service Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m., honoring those who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. All are welcome to attend. Pastor Ronald Parker will be giving the message of hope. Anyone who wishes is welcome to attend in uniform (optional). For more information, contact the Rev. Ray St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, 240-1637

Class of 2015 fundraiser Sept. 13

The Freeport High School class of 2015 Drive 4 ur School event was developed as a fun and engaging way to help community groups raise money. Casco Bay Ford has partnered this year with Freeport High School to conduct a test-drive fundraising event. For every valid test drive completed, Ford Motor Co. will donate $20 to Freeport High School. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Freeport High School. In addition, the 2015 Parent Group will be holding a car wash and bake sale in conjunction with this event.

First Parish hosting supper

The First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will host a baked bean and spaghetti supper, Saturday, Sept. 20, with settings at 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children 5-12 and free for children under 5. To reserve tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.

Folk-dance event set for Sept. 21

A family folk dance will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, from 4:30-6 p.m., at Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road. No partners are needed and all dances are taught. The suggested donation is $2. A social hour with potluck finger food and a music jam session starts at 6 p.m., followed by international folk dancing from 7-9 p.m. It will feature traditional music and dance from many cultures, including Balkan, English, French, Israeli and others. Mixed-level dances will be taught, followed by requests. First-timers are free; suggested donation is $5 adults, $3 children and $12 family.

The event is sponsored by the Pownal/Portland International Folk Dancers. For more information, call 688-2293 or email [email protected].

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 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 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 [email protected].