Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance
RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash.
All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles charity.
Prizes will be drawn throughout the night. The dance is free to members, nonmembers $5.
Vacation week at Norway Library
NORWAY — During the week of February school vacation there are three holidays: President’s Day, Mardi Gras and the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which this year celebrates the Year of the Goat.
Join the Norway Memorial Library Children’s Department as it celebrates these special days with activities including making presidential book marks, Mardi Gras masks and Chinese lanterns. There will also be holiday-related coloring pages and crossword puzzles.
Regular weekly morning programs will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Board games, puzzles and the play kitchen are also available every day.
To learn more about library programs, contact Annika at 743-5309, ext. 4, or visit www.norway.lib.me.us.
Spurrs Corner food pantry hours
OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, will be open Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The pantry is open to residents of Otisfield on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For information call 627-4886, 627-4329 or 583-4780.
Stephens High School Class of 1948
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Sam’s on Route 2.
Classmates and guests welcome. Call Bev at 364-4085.
West Paris food pantry open on Feb. 17
WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesdays of each month and West Paris residents are invited to come once a month.
SeniorsPlus in Norway, Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — SeniorsPlus, the Area Agency on Aging, will be at the Norway Town Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and at Fryeburg Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and concerns.
All events are free and open to the public. For further information and to make an appointment call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.
Stephens High School class of 1954
MEXICO — The Stephens High School class of 1954 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Dick’s Restaurant.
Lunch and jewelry, magazine swap
OTISFIELD — Fight cabin fever and meet your neighbors. A free (donations accepted) community lunch and jewelry and magazine swap will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Community Hall, Route 121.
Menu will be beans, hot dogs, pulled pork, cole slaw, salads, chocolate cake, gingerbread with whipped cream, rhubarb punch, coffee and tea.
Call Nancy Coombs at 627-4374 if you need a ride.
To help at the lunch, call Dave McVety at 539-4368.
Stephens High School Class of 1949
RUMFORD — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for their regular monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Hotel Rumford.
Access Channel seeks video volunteers
MEXICO — Western Valley Access Channel is looking for volunteers to videotape local community and school events including but not limited to sports, plays and concerts.
Training in the use of the equipment is provided. Any interested people are encouraged to contact Pam Bevins at the station by calling 364-3764, ext. 208, or emailing at wvactv7@gmail.com.
Western Valley Access Channel has a new Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/westernvalleyaccesschannel. Included on the page are updated community events and the station’s viewers guide.
Homemakers to meet Feb. 19
CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers will meet at the Chesterville Town Office at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
Members and guests will be making St. Patrick’s Day cards for nursing home residents and plan a bake sale to occur during voting before town meeting.
All meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 778-3156.
Storytelling Guild to meet Feb. 19
FARMINGTON — The monthly meeting of the WOODS (Western Order of Dedicated Storytellers) Storytelling Guild will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Farmington Public Library on Academy Street.
All who are interested in storytelling are welcome. Telling is optional.
Mexico High School Class of 1960
MEXICO — The Class of 1960 from Mexico High School will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Gatch’s.
Please note the change of day from Tuesday to Thursday. The group will meet on the third Thursday of the month from now on.
For more information, call Jeanne at 364-8841.
Community potluck supper is Feb. 19
WATERFORD — The Wilkins Community House will host a community potluck supper at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. The community house is on Plummer Hill in Waterford Flat next to the church.
Hosts for this month are the MacKinnons and the Butteralls. Bring a friend or neighbor and a dish to share and enjoy chatting with new and old friends. Rolls and beverage will be provided.
Supper to benefit Kenneth Lowell
JAY — There will be a benefit spaghetti supper for Kenneth Lowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lowell, from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street.
Lowell needs help with the overwhelming medical expenses of a recent kidney transplant.
The cost of the meal is $8. There will be raffles available. For more information, call 645-3833.
Supper at American Legion planned
LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, will hold a supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the hall at 17 Reynolds Ave. Cost for adults is $7; kids under 12, $4. Menu includes homemade baked beans, red hot dogs, biscuits, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, assorted casseroles and vegetables, desserts and coffee.
Delivery is available to local addresses.
For more information, contact Jocelyn Mosher-Collins, adjutant, at 779-7345.
The Weary Club Coffee gathering
NORWAY — The members and friends of The Weary Club who are brave enough to stay in Maine for the winter will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Join members for coffee and Lake Store doughnuts.
Planners will be anxious to know how cold it’s been at your house and how much snow you have — as well as your secret for enduring the Maine winter.
Chicken pie supper, Jones Dance Band
PARIS — There will be a chicken pie supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Foster-Carroll Post No. 72, 12 Church St., sponsored by the Auxiliary Unit No. 72.
Cost for supper only is $8 for adults, $4 ages 12 and under.
The Jones Dance Band will play from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance only is $5.
Public supper at Harnden Masonic Hall
WILTON — On Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a public supper, to benefit the building fund, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton.
The menu is ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls, homemade pies and beverages. Cost is $8 per person, $5 for those under the age of 12.
For more information, call 778-2354.
Chinese auction at Fairbanks School
FARMINGTON — A Chinese auction, a cabin-fever reliever featuring over 100 items, will take place Sunday, Feb. 22, at Fairbanks School, 508 Fairbanks Road.
Bidding will start at noon, with drawing of tickets at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are five for $1; buy 25 and get five free.
The school is 2.5 miles north from the lights in the center of downtown Farmington.
Refreshments will be served and you must be in attendance to win.
For more information or to offer donations, call 778-4349 or 778-3808. Proceeds benefit the sprinkler fund.
Cribbage/Scrabble social is Feb. 22
READFIELD — The Friends of the Readfield Community Library invites you to its first fundraising event, a cribbage/scrabble social, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Readfield Town Hall.
Scrabble boards will be provided; extra cribbage boards and cards are welcome.
There will be refreshments for sale and door prizes (must be present to win) drawn every 30 minutes. No admission, but donations will be accepted at the door.
For more information, RSVP at friendsofthercl@gmail.com.
Oxford Legion seeks sale vendors
OXFORD — On Saturday, Feb. 28, Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 will hold an indoor yard sale/craft fair at their Post Home on King Street. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A limited amount of tables are available to rent for $15. To rent a table, contact Ed at 539-4345 for more information.
The public is invited. Donations will be accepted for coffee and doughnuts.
Post 112 will also host a public supper that same day from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will consist of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, brown bread and gingerbread with whipped topping for dessert. A variety of drinks will also be available. Supper will be by donation.
All money received from this day will be used to help with projects that include veterans activities and community service.
Farmington Rotary plans Price Is Right
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary will present the 2015 Price Is Right from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Mt. Blue High School.
General admission is $10. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
This year’s theme is Superheroes.
There will be prizes, raffles and giveaways. Must be 18 to play. No additional purchase is necessary.
Dance benefits brain cancer awareness
JAY — Tainter/Simoneau’s Fight for a Cure will host a Cabin Fever Reliever Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 28, at the Amvets.
Music will be by Crash Road Band.
Advance tickets are $25 per couple and $15 per single. At the door, tickets will be $30 per couple and $20 single.
For tickets call Leslie at 897-6808, Tina at 897-5533, Lisa at 592-5006 or Brittany at 897-8611.
Proceeds will go to Brain Cancer Awareness.
Paper celebration needs vendors, sponsors
LIVERMORE FALLS — On Aug. 29 in Livermore Falls and Jay, there will be a celebration of the local paper and forestry heritage. Organized by Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum, the first Paper and Wood Products Celebration will bring together loggers, mill workers, crafters and all who support them and their industries.
Organizers are looking for sponsors and vendors. To set up a booth for crafts, food, information, displays, etc. or to get some great advertising by sponsoring this inaugural event, contact Sherry Judd at 592-1807 or sjudd1807@gmail.com or Ron Chadwick at 897-2178.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
