PARIS – A silent auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the new South Paris Fire Station on Western Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The auction will include toys, gifts, and Longaberger baskets. More than 200 items will be auctioned, and food will be available. Snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Boxberry School in Oxford. Proceeds benefit the school.
Musical program
NORWAY – Musician Kate Schrock will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Fare Share Commons Gallery at 447 Main St. The Maine native is a self-made pianist, singer and songwriter blending folk, jazz, rock and gospel in a passionate fashion. Schrock has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Stephen Stills and has toured with The Grand Song Caravan-Dave Ray from Ontario, Canada, Joe Mannix from New York City, and Paul Hyde from Yorkshire, England. She has produced five CDs on her own label, Kakelane Music. Her most recent is titled “Indiana.” Tickets are $12 at the door. Refreshments and coffee will be available. Sponsored by the Commons Music Collective of Norway. For information phone 388-2669 or e-mail uke@megalink.net.
Skiing event
PARIS – The Western Foothills Land Trust will hold its annual cross-country ski event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Sunny Croft Farm on the Christian Ridge Road. Sunny Croft Farm features extensive groomed trails, excellent views, a warming hut and port-o-john. A $10 contribution is requested and includes warm drinks, homemade soups and breads that will be offered throughout the day. Proceeds benefit the ongoing land conservation work or the Land Trust. For information phone 743-9019.
Square dance
PARIS – The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance club will host its Valentine Sweetheart Dance, a class plus square dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Oxford Hills Middle School on Pine Street. Caller will be Kip Moulton, cuer is Linder Moulton. Everyone is welcome. For information phone Sue Corning at 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick at 782-4050.
Society meeting
WEST PARIS – The Finnish American Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Heritage Center on Maple Street. Following the business meeting Barbara Payne will present a program of cultural interest. Coffee and fellowship will follow. Storm date will be Sunday, Feb. 22.
Christian women
PARIS – Christian Women United will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street across from the Fox School. Music will be presented by Phyllis Wright of South Paris. Anyone who has not been contacted, but would like a reservation is asked to call Pearl Anderson at 743-5724.
Service Officer
PARIS – The Veteran’s Service Officer will not be at the Maine Veteran’s Home on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He will be at the home from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 3.
Beekeeping
PARIS – The Oxford County Cooperative Extension is offering a three-part beginning beekeeping course from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb, 18, 25 and March 3, at the Extension Office, 9 Olson Road, off Route 26. Local beekeeper Dave Hankins and state apiarist Tony Jadczak will discuss topics on sources of bees, necessary tools, over-wintering bees and controlling diseases. A $5 fee covers course and materials. Preregistration is required by Friday, Feb. 13. For information phone 743-6329 or 1-800-287-2482.
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