Library hours
MEXICO — Beginning the week of Sept. 5, the Mexico Public Library will have new hours. The library will be open the following hours each week:
Monday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.
Preschool Story & Craft Hour will resume at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, and will continue to meet each Monday morning during the school year, with the exception of holidays and snow days. The Book Cafe book discussion group for adults continues to meet on the first Wednesday evening of each month at 5:45 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these library-sponsored activities.
Horse challenge
ANDOVER — Ellis River Riders will hold a two-day versatility trail challenge Sept. 10 and 11 on Airport Road.
Participants may compete in one or both days. There are four divisions: Novice and Open for youth and adult. The two-day overall High Point horse and rider will win an embroidered blanket.
The entry fee is $25 per day. Trophies, ribbons and prizes to sixth place will be awarded.
Camping and stalls are available by reservation for an additional fee. A chicken barbecue and campfire will be held Saturday night for an additional fee.
Spectators are welcome.
Entry and reservation forms are available at www.ellisriverriders.com. For more information, contact Deb Cayer at mbean@megalink.net.
Spaghetti benefit
RUMFORD — A spaghetti supper to benefit the Cushman and Paulin family who recently lost their daughter Becca in a car accident will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5 p.m. until sold out. It will be held at the Mountain Valley High School. There will be an auction, bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Anyone wishing to donate to the family or auction may call Leanne at 364-0890.
Combined services
RUMFORD — After services on Aug. 21, 20 members of the Rumford United Methodist Church met at the home of Mary and Jim Pulsifer for a picnic and planning session. The theme of the planning session was “Dare to Dream.” Members discussed ways in which the church could assist members of the community, particularly youth and homeless people. The church already is the institution behind the GRAMPS Community Lunch and members donate weekly to the GRAMPA Food Pantry with both food and money.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Rumford Church, the Rumford Center Church and the Bethel Church will combine for a service at the Rumford Center Church. The “Glorification Singers” will lead the service again this year with lunch to follow. The public is invited. Transportation can be provided. Contact Pastor Carol Stevens at 364-8703.
Class of 1953
MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Mexico Chicken Coop. For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241.
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