‘Essentials of College Planning’
WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a free workshop entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Wilton Career Center, 865 U.S. Route 2 East.
FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu.
‘Growing Great Garlic’ workshop
FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a presentation on growing garlic in Maine Thursday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St.
UMaine Extension garlic expert David Fuller, will discuss topics, including planting, growing and harvesting this popular crop. This program is designed for growers of all experience levels, including commercial growers.
The event is $10 and is open to the public.
FMI, register: tinyurl.com/y858hpxx, 207-778-4650, tiffany.wing@maine.edu.
Elder abuse presentation at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Senior Institute is sponsoring a presentation by Betty Balderston, elder abuse prevention advocate at Legal Services for the Elderly Wednesday, Aug. 1?6?.
The presentation will cover common types of elder abuse and provide information on how the elderly can protect themselves.
The session will run from 10 to 11 a.m. in room 101 at the University of Maine Farmington Roberts Learning Center, 270 Main St.?
This? session is free and open to the public.?
FMI: 207-778-7063?, goldleaf@maine.edu.?
Mexico Trail Blazers to meet
MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall.
This will be the first meeting of the season. This year the club will have a landowners appreciation day on Sept. 10 at the groomer building.
All are welcome to attend, including new members.
FMI, membership: 207-364-8665, tinyurl.com/y77l3fll.
Bridge club lists results
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Aug. 4 were, first in Flight A N/S, Nick K. and Paul Kahl; second, Rosemarie Goodwin and Luke Merry; third, Hazel Glazier and Marta Clements; fourth and first in flights B and C, Cindy and Bob Kirchherr; second in B and C, Linda Smith and Jack Neal; third in B, Ellie and Lindy Wigton; fourth in B and third in C, Karen MacNeill and Marjie Levesque.
Finishing first in flight A E/W were Rick Verril and Misha Tomic; second in A and first in B and C, Diana and Jim Fallon; third in A and second in B and C, Diana and Frank Ferland; fourth in A, Karla Adasse and Richard Balian; third in B, Claire Lyons and Jim Krainin; fourth in B, Pat Soule and Georgette Jewell; and, third in C, B.J. and Steve Cavicchi.
Games are played at 9:15 a.m. Fridays in the Oxford recreation building. A partner is guaranteed, and all bridge players are welcome.
FMI: 207-754-9153, buzz116@myfairpoint.net.
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