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1 - FRYEBURG FAIR September 30 th October 7 th Maine Municipal Association Convention Thursday, October 4 th Clerk s Counter closed Columbus Day Monday, October 8 th Town Office and Transfer Station closed Senior Social Tuesday, October 9 th Public Hearing October 16 th 6:30pm From the Editor ~ Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~ Albert Camus If you have town related business, or information on events you would like included in the update, please the information to newsletters@harrisonmaine.org From the Town Clerk ~ All town docks will be removed from Crystal Lake and Long Lake boat launches as of October 15 th. Dog licensing for 2019 begins October 15 th. There will be a public hearing prior to the Selectmen s meeting at 7:00 pm on October 16 th at the town office pertaining to the two licensed junkyards in town. The public is welcome to attend. Our annual rabies clinic will be held at the Town Office on Saturday, November 3 rd, 1-3pm The new Barbara Bush Children s Hospital License Plate will be available Oct 1 st The new Veteran s License Plate will be available / required beginning Nov 13 th. If you have a Veteran s Vanity Plate you wish to keep you will have to pay your excise at the Town Office and then proceed to a branch office to complete your registration. This applies to Disabled Veteran s Plates as well. You will be required to pay your excise at the Town Office and then proceed to a branch office to get a new Disabled Veteran s Plate.

2 Harrison Rec Dept~ For more information contact Kayla at or Ice Skating on Long Lake Many hands make light work looking for volunteers to help create and maintain an ice rink on Long Lake this winter. If you have a little bit of time to share please contact me at klaird@harrisonmaine.org or Adult Co-ed Softball - Weekly Every Thursday night! Meet us down at Crystal Lake Park for some adult coed softball! Warms ups start between 6-6:30 and games will be played if enough players show! PIYO Weekly Every Thursday morning at the Community Room 9:00-10:00. $7 per class or $30 for 5 classes. Bring a yoga mat and water! Canoe / Kayak Group Weekly We are still looking for those that would like to join our canoe/kayak group! We will meet weekly and venture out onto our beautiful lakes! Contact Kayla if you would like to participate! Reserve your date and time at - on the left of the page click **NEW** Gazebo Rental Form this will bring you to information on registering and a calendar to see if the time you are looking for is available. On the bottom of the page click GAZEBO RENTAL FORM Fill in the data and click submit Fire & Rescue Responses ~ - Emergency Non-Emergency Sheriff Dept Smoke investigation Unattended burn pile Harrison Village Library ~ Saturday, October 13, 2:00 p.m.: Book Club This month s selection: The Optimist s Daughter by Eudora Welty. New members are always welcome! Saturday, October 20, 1:00 p.m.: Author Talk: Mainers on the Titanic With author Mac Smith. Mainers on the Titanic, his first book, traces the stories of passengers on that fateful ship who had ties to Maine. Monday, October 29, 4:30 p.m.: Read to Bear Come and practice your read-aloud skills with the big dog who loves a good book!

3 Upcoming Events ~ Harrison Farmer s Market Weekly on Fridays 1pm 5pm THROUGH September The market is located at the turnout on Rt. 117 just before the bridge. Harrison Historical Society Open by appointment Come explore this little-known town treasure! Located on Haskell Hill Road. Open to the public, no charge. Donations greatly appreciated. Contact Gerry Smith at for more information. FRYEBURG FAIR ~ Sunday September 30 th to Sunday October 7 th Fryeburg Fair Senior Trip Tuesday, October 2 nd 9:30am to 3:00pm The bus will leave the Harrison Town Office at 9:30am and will return for 3:00pm. If you are 65 years old, or older, you get in for FREE. Under 65, pay $12 per person. Please reserve your seat with Kayla Laird or by contacting the Clerk s office at See the brochure at the end of this update for more details. Harrison Historical Society Wednesday, October 3 rd 7pm Come enjoy a lively panel style discussion, featuring Don Davis, Jim Tarbox, Larry Newth, and Allan Denison. Jill Ghi will preside as Moderator. At the museum on Haskell Hill Road. Senior Social Tuesday, October 9 th 11:00am Sponsored by the Lions Club. Chicken Pot Pie, crescent rolls, water, juice, coffee, and strawberry shortcake. Bingo! $3.00 per person. Lake Region Fashion Show Saturday, October 13 th 7pmReturning for its 2 nd year at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St, Harrison. This year s event will provide entertainment, an auction and refreshments. The show is sponsored by Firefly Boutique, Sassy & Blue, and Sports Haus Ski & Sport Shop, all located in Bridgton, and Kargos located in Windham. Richard Sykes will MC the event. Tickets for limited seating are available for $ For more information please call Christmas in Harrison deadline for New and Returning Crafters October 15 th (flexible) The Christmas in Harrison committee has sent out their invites to new and returning crafters. Please respond by October 15 th as they have a waiting list. The Nutcracker The Maine State Ballet Saturday, December 8 th 9:30am to 5:15pm The bus will leave the Harrison Town Office at 9:30am and will return for 5:15pm. The fee is $50 for Harrison/Waterford residents, $55 for all others. This includes your ticket, lunch, and transportation. You may register for this trip at the Harrison Town Office or the Waterford Town Office Lots more details in the brochure at the end of the update.

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