Knitting Guild to meet April 30
PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, to car pool to Doreen Simmons’ home for a tour of the barn and a visit with the sheep.
A potluck luncheon will follow the tour.
Members should bring a salad, hot dish or dessert to share. Bring your knitting as well.
The meeting will be canceled if school is canceled.
New members are always invited to attend meetings.
For more information, call Buffy Nason at 539-2518.
Hillside of Flags sale planned
GREENWOOD — Jackson-Silver Post 68 is having its first Hillside of Flags Sale. Flags are “in honor of” or “in remembrance of” a veteran. Cost is $5 per flag.
Flags will be displayed at the corner of Main Street and Gore Road in Greenwood from May 22-31. Send a check to Jackson-Silver Post 68, P.O. Box 178, Greenwood, ME 04255. Call 890-6187 or stop into the Post kitchen any Friday afternoon.
Tri Town Seniors held meeting
JAY — Twenty-three members and three guests were present at the meeting of the Tri Town Seniors on April 14 at the St. Rose Parish Hall.
An Easter meal prepared and served by Nancy Couture was the feature of the day. Following the meal Louise Parker entertained the group with karaoke and the Easter Bunny, aka Pat Knowlton, made a special stop with gifts for all.
President Fernande Doiron welcomed everyone and she encouraged the members to attend the supper held at the American Legion in Livermore Falls on April 19. She also spoke about the trip this summer to Bailey Island on Wednesday, July 16, as well as the trip in November to the Beacon Resort. Anyone interested must sign up soon. The trips are organized by the Meadowview Seniors from Lewiston and early sign-up is recommended.
The 50/50 was won by Jacquie Mercier, and seven door prizes were also won by members. Fern reminded everyone that the annual BBQ will be held for the last meeting of this season on May 19.
Vendor craft fair is May 3
DIXFIELD — There will be a vendor craft fair at the Dixfield Opera House, 11 Main St., on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Melanie at 357-6419.
Spring rummage sale set for May 3
STRONG — The annual spring rummage sale at the Strong United Methodist Parish House will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
There will be a bake sale, candy sale, white elephant table, toys, books, puzzles and lots of rummage.
Luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Saturday book sale, breakfast
WAYNE — A book sale, boutique and breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
First Saturday sales at the Williams House feature an ongoing book sale and boutique, with new donations arriving every week. Visit with neighbors and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, scones or quiche. All proceeds benefit the Cary Memorial Library.
Legion bingo every Saturday
KINGFIELD — American Legion Post 61 will hold bingo every Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30.
Fiddlehead Festival is May 3
FARMINGTON — The Maine Fiddlehead Festival will be held Saturday, May 3, at Emery Community Arts Center grounds, Academy Street.
Events at the free festival will include a farmers market, food vendors, live music, fiddlehead walk, demonstration talks and children’s activities.
For more information, visit www.mainefiddleheadfestival.com.
Crash Road Band and wine tasting
JAY — Crash Road Band, made up of Don Lesuer, Matt Gilbert, Chris Moreau and Alex Wilbur, will perform Saturday, May 3, at the KC Hall, Route 4.
A wine tasting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. A dance will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight for $10 per person. Both tasting and dance: singles $15, couples $25. There will be a cash bar.
Limited tickets will be sold at Otis Federal Credit Union, Jay, or by contact Sherry Judd at 592-1807.
The event benefits Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum.
Public supper at North Jay Grange
JAY — A public supper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3,at North Jay Grange No. 10.
Menu will be baked beans, casseroles, salads, desserts, breads, rolls, beverages. Dinner music will be provided by L & D Country.
Adults, $7; child 10 and under, $3. For more information, call 645-4628 or 645-2910.
Memoir Writing workshop is May 3
WILTON — A memoir writing workshop, presented by Elizabeth Cooke, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Wilton Free Public Library.
Our lives can be seen as a series of stories, either chronological or around one topic, or whatever we can devise: we can focus on the single day when life changed, the decade when our experience led us to a life focus, our lives with our families. There are no limits to the shape or subject of a memoir. The goal is to enjoy the exploration of memory and discover what we find, and we always find something.
Participants need only bring pencil or pen, a notebook or paper, memories and a desire to respond to the writing exercises Cooke will provide as a means of getting started.
Cooke taught English and writing for 36 years; she learned to become a writer by teaching her students, of all ages and types, to write. She has published two novels, “Complicity” and “Zeena,” and a work of nonfiction called “Tong Ting Finds a Family,” the story of her adoption of a 2-year-old from China well after her first children were born.
Now that she is retired she is undertaking a writing project, a memoir, about her years in the classroom and the moments from her own life, and how each affected and shaped the other.
Friendship square and round dance
WILTON — The Friendship Squares will host a square and round dance from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Cushing School.
The dance will be mainstream/mainstream plus. The caller will be Marty Vanwart. Carol Arsenault will be the cuer.
Admission is $6 per person. All square dancers are welcome. For more information call 509-6187.
Pet first aid class set for May 19
NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care will sponsor a Red Cross pet first aid class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Norway Town Hall, 19 Danforth St.
Class fee of $30 includes a manual. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Register by May 5.
Emphasis will be on dog and cat first aid.
For more information, call Responsible Pet Care at 743-8679.
Socrates Cafe meets May 5
WATERFORD — Socrates Cafe will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Waterford Library.
The topic will be “What Actions Are We Taking To Improve Our Legacy?” Moderator: Ted Gerber.
Light refreshments and coffee provided. For more information, call 583-6957.
Stephens High School Class of 1956
MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1956 will hold a luncheon at noon Tuesday, May 6, at Dick’s Restaurant.
All classmates and spouses welcome.
For more information call Stephen Gallant at 207-562-7081.
Mexico High School Class of 1969
MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1969 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Far East. Classmates and guests welcome.
Mexico High School Class of 1964
MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have their class luncheon on Wednesday, May 7, at the Far East Restaurant.
All classmates, spouses and guests are welcomed. Any questions call 364-3388.
Lithuanian Heritage Club meeting
RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club has a scheduled meeting at noon Wednesday, May. 7, at Sam’s Italians, Route 2.
All those interested are invited to attend.
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