Pine Cone OES meets June 13
AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter No. 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1098 Turner St.
The official visitation will be conducted by Rebecca St. Pierre, worthy grand matron. Refreshments will be served after the official visit. All Eastern Star members are encouraged to attend.
The evening will be done in memory of the late great-aunt of the worthy matron, Maryette Smith, past matron of 1961.
Danville Grange meal, elections
LEWISTON — Members of Danville Junction Grange will dine at the New China Super Buffet on East Avenue at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13.
They will then return to the grange hall in Auburn for a business meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m. Reservations for the dinner must be made by calling 783-6897. All members and guests are invited.
Legion Riders plan tween dances
MECHANIC FALLS — The American Legion Riders Post 150 will hold Tween Dances this summer.
Admission is $5. There will be free snacks, door prizes, giveaways and contests, DJ and light show.
The Summer Kick Off will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14.
The Mid Summer Get Together will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
The End Of Summer Bash will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
Proceeds will benefit Camp Kieve for Veterans and the local food bank.
Poland market moves inside
POLAND — The sixth annual Poland Farmers Market will be open every Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. from June 14 to Sept. 27 at the Poland Crossings Plaza on Route 26 (Maine Street) next to the Dunkin Donuts, approximately 1/2-mile from the intersections of Routes 11 and 26. The market will be held in a new indoor location for rain or shine convenience.
During the season the market sells fresh locally-grown produce directly from the farm. Products include a wide variety of fresh vegetables in season, native corn, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, salad greens, locally-raised meats, homemade baked goods including breads, cookies, fudge, deserts and pies, jams, pickles, relishes, maple syrup, cheeses, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, flowers, plants, crafts and more.
The Town of Poland and the Poland Community and Economic Development Committee are sponsors of the market.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/PolandFarmersMarket or contact Ginger Pearl, market master, at 740-5115, or John Cleveland at jcleveland@cdcorp.org or 777-1375.
North Turner Cemetery Assoc.
TURNER — North Turner Cemetery Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Bev Murphy’s home, 355 Berry Road, Hartford. Anyone interested is welcome.
Hebron Academy ‘Green Sweep’ sale
HEBRON — The Hebron Academy Parents Association and Hebron juniors will host the school’s annual “Green Sweep” garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in Robinson Arena on Route 119. The event is free and open to the public.
Each year a surplus of items is left in the dormitories after boarding students who are unable to bring home all belongings depart for the summer. Unwanted items are in good condition and have been mildly used; they include books, sports equipment, clothing, bedding, lamps, electronics, shoes, furniture and more.
Proceeds from the sale will support student programs, and Hebron Academy will donate items remaining after the sale to local charities. For more information, call 966-2100 or visit www.hebronacademy.org/calendar.
Benefit for family of Michael Biker
LEWISTON — A dance to benefit the family of Michael J. Biker Jr. will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon Road.
Cost is a donation of $8 at the door; children under age 16 are free. All proceeds will go directly to the family. Mikei passed away very suddenly leaving behind three young children.
Guided hikes at Shaker Village
LEWISTON — Guided nature hikes will be available at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.
Highlights include Loon’s Point on Sabbathday Lake, Aurelia’s Cascade, Old Grandfather and the Old County Road with many varieties of flora and fauna.
Cost is $5 for adults, $2 children, under 6 free. For more information call 207-926-4597.
Swingin’ Bears dance June 15
PARIS — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris announces its June dance to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St.
Walt Bull of Topsham will be the caller for the square dancing and Sandra Burke of Herman will be the cuer for the round dancing. Esther Tucker, Bill and Rita Laurinitis are co-hosting.
Refreshments at the dances are always served at intermission with door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is $6 per person.
More information about the club may be found at www.squaredanceme.us or call 207-782-4050, Eleanor Herrick, vice president.
Motivation workshop
LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free motivation workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “How to Pull Yourself Together” will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St.
Psychologist Amy Wood will present an interactive workshop on how to get through tough times, refuel and feel motivated again, no matter what is happening internally or externally.
Pre-registration is required and available by phone at 207-795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.
New Gloucester Strawberry Festival
NEW GLOUCESTER — The 38th annual New Gloucester Strawberry Festival will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Congregational Church Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, just off Route 231.
Fresh New Gloucester berries will be featured with New Gloucester homemade biscuits and New Gloucester’s own Hodgman’s Frozen Custard.
Live music will be provided by the Berry, Berry Good Band.
There will be a baked goods table. An actual scale model of the proposed New Gloucester Veterans’ Monument will be on display.
Sponsored by the members and friends of the New Gloucester Historical Society.
Lisbon Rec going to Amish Country
LISBON — The next exciting trip that Lisbon Recreation is taking will be on Sept. 10-13 to Lancaster, Pa. The trip includes a guided tour of Lancaster and Amish Country, Kitchen Kettle Village Marketplace and the musical “Noah” at the Sight & Sound Millennium.
Other interesting stops are the Mennonite Center and Landis Valley Museum. This four-day, three-night trip includes coach transportation, lodging, six meals and more.
The cost is $355 with a $75 deposit due upon signup with the balance due by July 15. Call the Recreation Department at 353-2289 for more information and sign up as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
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