July 4 events in town park
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A July 4th celebration will take place starting at noon Wednesday in the town park.
Food booths and the town pool will be open. A children’s parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. Music by Kathy’s Karaoke will be from 1 to 5 p.m. A magic show will take place at 1:30 p.m.
Children can take part in arts and crafts projects from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Firetruck rides with the chief and staff will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. Rock and roll music by the band Coyote Drifters will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Fireworks by Central Maine Pyrotechnics will happen at 9:15 p.m.
Remember to bring a chair, towel, swimsuit, tennis rackets and sunscreen.
Clearwater Lake boat parade July 6
FARMINGTON — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its boat parade at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 6. Anyone interested in participating or watching, the parade forms at the “head” of the lake. Dress up your boat and join.
For those who want a new experience, join the non-motorized public paddle at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the head of Clearwater Lake.
Cary Library pie sale is July 7
WAYNE — A pie sale will take place from 9 a.m. until sold out, Saturday, July 7, at Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road. Come early for best selection.
Summer Camp in the Park
STRONG — Summer Camp in the Park for children ages 5 to 11 will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 through July 13 at Lance Corporal Scott Paul Memorial Town Park.
There will be sports, games, crafts, fishing, insects, water fun and animal day.
The cost is $65 per child and includes a camp T-shirt, lunch, drinks and a barbecue on Friday. All profits will benefit the children’s playground at the park.
To sign up or for more information, call Melonie Ross at 684-3113, Mary Reed at 684-2306 or Sue Ellsworth at 684-4520.
Wilton Academy alumni to meet
JAY — The Wilton Academy Alumni Association meeting will take place starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at LaFleur’s Restaurant.
All Academy Hill School attendees and guests are welcome. For more information, contact Gerold Toothaker at 778-9417 or Thayden Farrington at 645-2427.
Ladies/Community Breakfast is July 11
Oquossoc — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast with everyone invited to attend will be on Wednesday, July 11, at Gingerbread House on Main Street, from 7 to 9:30 a.m.
Anyone with special dietary needs should call in advance. For more information call 864-3602.
Underwood summer story hours
FAYETTE — The Underwood Memorial Library will begin its summer story hours at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12. They will continue until Aug. 23.
The summer theme is Dream Big, Read. This is Lady Elaine’s 17th year of doing the story hours. Join Lady Elaine and friends for another fun summer of stories and crafts. Story hours will be held at the library, 2006 Main St. For more information call Elaine at 685-3886 or the library at 685-3778.
Local Council meeting July 14
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Local Council meeting will take place on the second Saturday of the month, July 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Franklin Memorial Hospital, the Allen Room, 11 Franklin Health Commons. Mileage reimbursement for consumers. Light refreshments provided. For more information contact Jeff Kerr at 778-1743.
Farmington Grange public supper July 14
FARMINGTON — On Saturday, July 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the Farmington Grange will hold a public supper. This will be before the monthly contra dance.
The menu will be grilled regular and meatless hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, an assortment of summer salads and desserts. Dining will be indoors. The cost is $7 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 12 to 5, under 5 free. There will be a separate admission to the contra dance. There will be a beginners and family dance from 6:30 to 7:30.
The Farmington Grange Hall is at 124 Bridge St., next to the West Farmington Post Office. For more information call 778-6637.
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