Stewart-Reed family reunion
HEBRON — The descendants of Mary Elizabeth Stewart and Charles Franklin Reed will hold their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the home of Rich and Jane Hatch.
Arrival time is before noon with a potluck lunch at noon. After lunch the annual business meeting will take place along with the traditional egg toss, pie eating contest and other games.
Those who cannot attend are asked to send family news to hatchfamdc@yahoo.com or call 966-3531.
Legion holds weekly bingo games
KINGFIELD — American Legion Post 61 will hold bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30.
Mexico High Class of 1964
RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of ’64 will hold its monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the River Valley Grill. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcomed. FMI: 364-3388.
Byron Historical plans yard sale
BYRON — The Byron Historical Society will have their second annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Byron School House.
Ellis River Riders charity ride
ANDOVER — Ellis River Riders will hold its St. Jude’s Charity Horseback Ride on Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at the Ellis River Riders Showgrounds. FMI: ellisriverriders.com or 774-212-0075.
World’s Fair meeting, new supper
WATERFORD — The August meeting for the Waterford World’s Fair will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, and the fair will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, cole slaw, a beverage and strawberry shortcake to all the volunteers who helped with this year’s fair.
Volunteers are invited to join the directors and members starting at 12:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds for the meal. At 2 p.m. the fair meeting will be held. This an important meeting. Find out the results of the fair for 2013 and find out what is being planned for the rest of the summer, as there will be many events taking place. The fairgrounds are at 36 Green Road, across from Melby’s Market on Route 35.
One new event will be Dana’s famous baked haddock supper at the Fairgrounds on Aug. 17.
The menu will be baked stuffed haddock, potato, vegetable, bread, beverage and the ladies of the fair will have their famous homemade pies, all for $10. Serving will start at 5 p.m. For those who are not fish lovers there will be macaroni and cheese.
For more information call President Dana Hemingway at 595-2430 or Bill Winslow at 595-1601.
Methodist Church outdoor service
RUMFORD — On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Rumford United Methodist Church will hold an outdoor service at the home of Mary and Jim Pulsifer on Worthley Pond. It will be held at the regular time of 11 a.m. and will be followed by a potluck meal.
Instead of a sermon there will be a skit and Jim Robertson will provide special music. The public is invited. For directions contact Mary Pulsifer at 562-7050.
Forum at Adult Learning Center
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — Community members are invited to attend an open forum at the Adult Learning Center Cafeteria at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine how portions of the former Spruce Mountain High School South building can be repurposed to benefit both Adult Education and the community. All ideas and suggestions are welcome.
The newly created Spruce Mountain Adult Learning Center is at the former Spruce Mountain High School-South, in Livermore Falls.
RSVP by Aug. 12 or for more information call Eileen Miazga, director, at 897-6384.
Mahoosuc Band to hold concert
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band will play its end of summer concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Gould Academy Bingham Auditorium.
Patricia Boyle-Wight directs the community band. Refreshments will follow. Donations are accepted to help defray costs of music purchases.
For more information, contact president Kathleen Devore at 875-2364 or katdev@aol.com.
Supper dance at American Legion
LOCKE MILLS — A supper dance will be held from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at American Legion Hall. Doors open at 4.
Music will be by the Jones Band. Menu is meatloaf (no fillers), gravy, mashed potato, veggie, salads, breads and pies. Supper is $8, supper and dance, $10, and child, $3.50.
‘Lovely Librarians’ storytelling, craft
MEXICO — As part of the Terrific Tuesdays summer programs for kids, the Mexico Public Library will host a “Lovely Librarians” Storytelling & Craft Hour at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Brenda Sassi and Michelle Boucher-Ladd will be the presenters for this fun program about “wild things and wild people,” and will share both stories and crafts.
Sassi has been a librarian for many years, most recently at Holy Savior School, and Ladd is a teacher at Holy Savior School, but also a former librarian.
Kids of any age are invited, although the focus group is for ages 2-12. FMI: 364-3281.
Bethel Senior Citizens picnic
HANOVER — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet for a picnic at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Stony Brook Campground.
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Members will bring a salad or dessert to share.
Stephens High Class of 1953
MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Covered Wagon.
All class members and guests are welcome.
For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241.
‘Doughboys’ author to visit library
PARIS — Author Richard Rubin will visit the Paris Public Library the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 14, to discuss his recent best-selling book, “The Last of the Doughboys.”
Beginning in 2003, Rubin spent 10 years tracking down and interviewing the final American survivors of World War I, the last who died in 2011. All were more than 100 years old when they met with Rubin, but each recalled harrowing events from their youth. Their personal anecdotes give life to the history and events which determined the courses of the 20th and 21st centuries, and Rubin’s book saves these almost lost memories for the future to appreciate the Doughboys’ experiences.
The program will begin at 7 p.m. Copies of his book will be available to purchase and to have signed. For more information, call 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net.
Norlands program: ‘Barns of Maine’
LIVERMORE — Don Perkins to talk about “The Barns of Maine” at The Washburn-Norlands Foundation’s 2013 Annual Meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19.
Following the business meeting, the program will feature an illustrated presentation at 7 p.m. by Perkins, author of “The Barns of Maine: Our History, Our Stories.” The program takes place in the Norlands meeting house, 290 Norlands Road.
Perkins has a passion for barns. He is a former carpenter and woodworker with a longtime interest in timber framing. He combines informative tales of iconic farm buildings with their owners to reveal the history and lost craft of Maine barns. He is a member of the Timber Framer’s Guild. For more information, visit www.ourbarns.com.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting and/or the presentation. The business meeting includes election of the foundation’s board of trustees, presentation of the annual report and volunteer recognition awards.
A $5 donation benefits Norlands’ barn raising fund.
For more information, call 207-897-4366 or email norlands@norlands.org.
Turner Adult Ed. plans CNA class
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education will offer a new CNA class this September. The 180-hour Certified Nursing Assistant course is designed to provide the skills and experience to be Maine State Certified.
Candidates must be dedicated, hard working, reliable and compassionate with a strong interest in a health career.
Call 225-1010 and register early. Only completed applications will be considered.
Contact a local Career Center or DHS/ASPIRE office to find out about payment assistance.
Natural History Club flower show
TURNER — The Turner Natural History Club and Museum will hold its annual flower show and community information day on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The flower show has three judged classes: cup and saucer, miniatures, and container of your choice. All entries must contain only wildflowers.
Entries must be in place by 11 a.m. Judging will be at 11:30 a.m. Ribbons will be awarded.
A presentation of the MPBN film “Sustainable Maine: Saving Our Lakes” will take place at 1 p.m., followed by questions and answers with a Colby College researcher from the Belgrade Lakes project.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 515-1857.
Neighborly Seniors trip to Fryeburg fair
RUMFORD — The bus trip for the Fryeburg Fair with the Neighborly Seniors will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1. There will be a $10 charge.
The Christmas Show at Indian Head Resort will be on Sunday, Dec. 8. The cost will be $59. The bus will pick up in Dixfield, Mexico and Bethel.
It is not necessary to be a member to go. For more information call Connie Tutlis at 3644189 or Marge Harlow at 3643316. If no answer leave a message.
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