Trail fundraiser
LEWISTON — David B. Field, a retired University of Maine professor of forest resources, has written a book about Maine’s Appalachian Trail, and has offered copies of the book to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club to be sold as a fundraiser. All proceeds from book sales through MATC will be used for trail work.
“Images of America: Along Maine’s Appalachian Trail” illustrates the rich history of the trail’s rugged mountains and vast forests. Black-and-white images in the book come primarily from the MATC archives, the Maine State Library and the author’s personal files.
To purchase the book through MATC, go to www.matc.org or write to MATC, PO Box 55, Gray ME 04039. The cost, including tax and shipping, is $28 for a single copy; MATC members get 15 percent discount. Multiple copies to the same address are somewhat less because shipping cost is less per book.
Public supper
MEXICO — There will be a public supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Mexico Congregational UCC (the “Green Church”). The menu includes oven-fried chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, summer veggies, homemade rolls and pies. $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Take-out meals will be available after 5:30 p.m.; call 364-8603.
Muzzleloading
BETHEL — A muzzleloading class, sponsored by Western Maine Property Protection LLC, will be held Sunday, Aug. 14, at Pooh Corner Farm, Florist & Greenhouse. The cost is $200 per student.
Muzzleloading rifles, shotguns and pistols will be covered. The 12-hour course includes all course materials, use of firearms and ammunition.
Space is limited; call immediately to register, 739-9774. For more information, visit www.wmepropertyprotection.com.
Church music
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will welcome father/daughter team Andy and Elle Buckland at their service on Sunday, Aug. 14. Church service begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 11.
Elle, a recent Mt. Blue graduate, grew up in a musical family. She will be attending Berklee College of Music in Boston in September. A longtime member of the Mt. Blue Voices and Franklin County Fiddlers, she and her dad perform at various functions with their traditional and contemporary American indie-folk-pop and fiddle tunes.
Legion cookout
PARIS — The American Legion 5th District and Oxford County Ladies Auxiliary will hold a cookout at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the South Paris Maine Veterans Home. Meeting to follow the cookout.
Seniors meet
MEXICO — On Tuesday, Aug. 16, Neighborly Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. at the Calvin Lyons Room at the Town Hall. For more information, call Connie at 364-4189 or Marge at 364-3316.
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