Countryfolk
DIXFIELD — Free country, bluegrass and gospel jam sessions will take from from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays now through Labor Day, at Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2, East Dixfield. All donations support the Countryfolk youth music scholarships awarded annually. For more information, call 645-4411.
Clean-up
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Historical Society is inviting help for the annual clean-up night at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, etc. will get the house ready for summer. Members and nonmembers alike are invited to help.
Newfoundland
NAPLES — The inaugural Newfoundland Day will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the Black Bear Cafe, Route 302. The event will feature Newfoundland cuisine, a screeching in ceremony and giveaways. It will bring people together who are from Newfoundland as well as lots of local Maine people. Irish and Newfoundland music by the Squid Jiggers. No cover charge. No reservations needed. For more information, call Daphne Izer at 240-3788.
Art show
RUMFORD — Pennacook Art Center will open a new show at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, to meet the artists and view the art.
There will be a door prize given that night. The show features paintings, drawings and photographs by local art professionals. The art is for sale through the Growth Council, and a portion of the proceeds will go to support their operations. The exhibit is available for viewing during the technology center’s regular office hours.
For more information, contact Beverly Crosby at beverly.rvgc@gmail.com or 369-0396.
Plant sale
BETHEL — The 16th annual Bethel Library plant sale will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, on the lawn beside the library at 5 Broad St. The sale takes place rain or shine.
Local gardeners donate weed-free, pesticide-free healthy perennials that have outgrown the space in their gardens. The library is still accepting donations of perennials for the sale.
For more information, or if you need help digging plants to donate, or you need pots or tags, call one of the following: Susan Parker, 824-4767; John Applin, 836-3421; or Susan Day, 824-2741.
Grange sale
DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange #1 in East Dixfield will hold a yard, craft and food sale on Saturday, June 4, at the Grange Hall. Rain or shine. Benefits the building fund. The food sale will include homemade baked beans, brown bread, cole slaw and more. For more information, call 645-2423.
Trails Day
RUMFORD — In celebration of National Trails Day, there will be a workday Saturday, June 4, on the East Andover Road Trails at Rumford Whitecap. Meet in the parking lot on the East Andover Road, across from the trailhead, at 9 a.m. Don’t forget gloves, sturdy footwear and trail maintenance equipment such as loppers, clippers, rakes, water, snacks and lunch. Refreshments served at the end of the day. For more information contact Mahoosuc Land Trust at 824-3806.
Park clean-up
CANTON — Volunteers are needed to clean up the trails at Heritage Park on National Trails Clean Up Day, Saturday, June 4. Meet at the park at 9 a.m. Bring any tools you have. A hot dog lunch will be provided at noon.
For more information, call Thomas Adley at 597-2168.
Sale for animals
MEXICO — The River Valley Animal Advocates will have a plant sale, bake sale and raffle Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5, at Rowe’s Afternoon Delite.
The nonprofit group helps animals and their owners in the River Valley area. They have therapy dogs that visit the local nursing homes and the hospital. The group works in Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Dixfield, Carthage, Farmington and Rangeley.
To donate gift certificates for the raffle, food items or supplies for the bake sale or any plants for the sale, call 597-2323 or 562-7316.
Barbecue
RUMFORD — A chicken BBQ will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232, Rumford Corner. Menu includes mashed potato, chicken, stuffing, green beans, macaroni salad, cranberry sauce, cole slaw, bread, punch, coffee and pie. Adults, $8, under 12 $4. Takeout available. There is a stair chair on the back stairs. For more information, contact Joseph N. Roy at 364-4715 or concordpond@roadrunner.com.
Historical sale
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold its annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Lufkin School Musuem, Route 2, Rumford Center. In addition to yard sale items and food, there will be a wide variety of plants available. Rain date is June 11.
Class of 1952
RUMFORD — Members of the class of 1952 from Stephens High School will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at the Chicken Coop. All classmates and guests welcome.
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