Meetings, Events and Seminars

Thursday, May 8

NORWAY COUNTRY CLUB LADIES ASSOCIATION MEETING 9 a.m. in the clubhouse. New members are welcome of all ages and skill level. If you are a member of the Norway Country Club, there is an initial fee of $20, then $2 every week after. If you are not a member you pay the initial fee of $20, then $2 every week after plus greens fees. You can buy a booklet of 10 9-hole plays at the Pro Shop for $135.

WEST PARIS PTO MEETING 6:30 p.m. at the Agnes L. Gray School.

BRIDGTON COMMUNITY CENTER EVENT THE GATHERING PLACE: PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Noon at the BCC, Depot St.

WHITMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAM 2 p.m. at the library, Bryant Pond. Jim Sysko will be the guest speaker. He was the project manager for Olympia Snow Woman and he will be talking about various projects in the field of engineering including a project in Belize, So. America. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

WEST PARIS BAPTIST CHURCH LADIES TEA AND FELLOWSHIP 1 p.m. at Jean Tyner's home on 103 High St., W. Paris.

NATIONAL AARP DAY OF SERVICE At the Maine Veterans Home in So. Paris and the Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center in Norway. FMI call Jan at 583-2685.

LAKE THOMPSON SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING 11 a.m. at Market Sq. Restaurant, So. Paris. Dinner will be chosen from the menu. It was voted last meeting to heave a bakeless cake sale and to discuss further plans for the annual trip in June. Please come and bring a friend. All are welcome.

BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S LECTURE SERIES "BENEDICT ARNOLD'S MARCH THROUGH MAINE TO QUEBEC" 7:30 p.m. at the Regional History Center in the Dr. Moses Mason house. Lecture will be presented by Thomas A. Desjardin, Historic Site specialist for the State of Maine.

LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS 10 a.m. vernal pool walk on the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Focus of the walk will be vernal pool ecology and egg mass identification. Meet at the LEA Center, 230 Main St., Bridgton, to carpool to the trailhead. Rubber boots or old sneakers recommended. Hike will last about 2 hours. Sunset canoe trip in the Brownfield Bog and meet at the LEA at 3:30 p.m. or the Brownfield Bog parking area at 4 p.m. for the canoe trip that will focus on bog ecology and ways to increase awareness towards the natural environment. Novice and experienced paddlers welcome. Group is limited to 6-12 participants. Cost is $30 for LEA members and $40 for nonmembers which includes paddling and safety lessons, healthy snacks, guided excursion, canoe, paddle, lifejacket and programming. FMI or to register, call 452-2929 or the LEA at 647-8580.

BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKING DONATIONS FOR ST. NEVER'S DAY SALE ON MAY 24. Donations can be left on the back porch of the O'Neil Robinson House on 10 Broad St. or on the side porch of Stan Howe's house on 19 Broad St. Usable items in good condition are needed but no clothing or computer equipment. Pickup can be arranged by call the Society at 824-2908. You may also rent a space, 3x6 feet for $20 to hold your own sale.

PARTICIPANTS WANTED FOR POLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL'S SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM'S TALENT SHOW ON MAY 14. All types of talents are encouraged to participate. Outstanding talent of the evening will win $100 and there will be a chance to win other prizes as well. To sign up an act, contact D'Arcy at 998-5400, ext. 218 with your type of act, length, equipment needs by May 12.

SIGN UP FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE SERIES FROM JULY 8 TO 12 SPONSORED BY THE RUFUS PORTER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Classes to be held at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot St. Classes and workshops will include a 3-day class in Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting, Rug Hooking, Theorem Painting, Faux Finishes, Country (Vinegar) Graining, Historic Quilt Repair, Folk Painting, Herbal Wreath Making, Herbal Remedies, Broom Making, Ukrainian Egg Decoration, Fly Tying, Rag Baskets, Gourd Art, Felting, Historic Embroidery Stitching, Gravestone Preservation, Beginning Genealogy, Genealogy and the Internet, Herbal Walk into the Past and Historic Barns of Western Maine. FMI or to register for a class, request a full-color brochure with workshop schedule and descriptions visit or e-mail or call 647-2828 or 647-9392.

VOLUNTEERS AND TEAMS NEEDED FOR RELAY FOR LIFE OF OXFORD HILLS Event, which is the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer, will be held Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, at OHCHS. Teams of 8-15 people walk around a track throughout the night. To get involved call Shelly at 461-4249 or e-mail Heather at .

Friday, May 9

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 12-5 p.m. at Telstar High School, RFD 1, Box 1220, Bethel.

ART MOVES DANCE PROJECT ANNUAL PROJECT SHOW 7 p.m. at OHCHS. Admission if $5 for adults and free for all students. Professional company, teen troupe and guests, school residency students from Hartford/Sumner, West Paris, Oxford and Paris. FMI call 743-5569.

Saturday, May 10

BUCKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2008 Project Graduation. 6-8 p.m. in the auditorium at BHS. Family viewing is from 5:30-6 p.m. Price is $15 per family for advanced tickets and $17 at the door. Attire for the evening is semi-formal and music is suitable for all age groups. Event is for ages 2-13. FMI call Joan, 336-3600.

BENEFIT AUCTION Proceeds will help with the funeral expenses of David O'Neil. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the auction starts at 3 p.m. in cafeteria at OHCHS. Over 300 items and tickets are 25 for $5. There will be a 50/50 dollar table plus fresh baked goodies for sale. FMI call Lorie at 674-2503 or 890-0996.

HARTFORD HERITAGE SOCIETY PLANT SALE Proceeds will support the Hartford Heritage Society and renovation of the museum. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at J & O Irish Museum, Main St., Hartford Center. Sale will include plants from expert gardeners throughout the area as well as donations from local nurseries. There will also be old-fashioned beverages and homemade baked goods.

LAKESIDE GRANGE MEETING 6:30 p.m. potluck supper at the hall, Harrison.

SWINGING BEARS SQUARE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE 7-10 p.m. at OHMS, Pine St., So. Paris. Lee Kennedy will call a combination of Mainstream and Plus for the square dancing and Mike Ward will cur for the round dancing. $5 per person including a chance for a door prize. Class members who will graduate on May 14, are encouraged to come as well as newly graduated square dancers. Non-dancers invited to watch at no charge. FMI call Sue at 743-7176.

INDOOR YARD SALE Proceeds to benefit the church and the Wilkins House Improvement Fund. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Wilkins Community House basement, Waterford Flat at the foot of Plummer Hill Rd., Waterford. Wide variety of household items, books, toys and games, crafts and whatnots. FMI call Karen at 583-2320.

SACO VALLEY 4-H BEEF, DAIRY AND SHEEP CLUB'S TAKE A CHANCE AUCTION Viewing of items from 5-7 p.m. and the drawing begins at 7 p.m. in the Forestry Bldg. on the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. There will also be a food booth and a $1 table plus a 50/50 raffle to benefit Priscilla Boivin who is battling cancer. No wrinkled ot bent tickets will be accepted. FMI call Barbara or Diane Gushee at 935-2248.

MOCK HEE HAW SHOW 7 p.m. at Franklin Grange 124, Main St., Bryant Pond. This is a good, clean family show for all. There will be a star-studded cast for your enjoyment including Del Parker, Ginger Mae, Richard Felt, Eric Wight, Bill Rice, Cack Bean, Kenney Nowlin, Claire Gelinas, Herman the Black Mountain Hobo, Minnie Pearl, Ross Swain on the piano and more. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

HIS PLACE TEEN CENTER MOTHER'S DAY PLANT AND PERENNIAL SALE Proceeds will go to support His Place Teen Center. 8-11 a.m. at Terre Porter's parking lot at the light and next to Rite Aid, So. Paris. If you have plants and perennials to donate or vases and garden related items you would like to donate to the sale, call Bert at 743-9503 cell at 515-3000, Marion at 583-2534 or Howie at 539-2372

Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11

WILDFLOWER CELEBRATION PLANT SALE AT MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 97 Main St., So. Paris. Sale will focus on wildflowers and perennials. Free admission. Gift shop and house will be open and there will be a special kids' decorating table with pots available for decorating and small plants for sale. Also there will be chair massages by Aaron Callina for a small donation. Kids' table from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., chair massages from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday and kids' table from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and chair massages from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. FMI call 743-8820.

Sunday, May 11

4-MILE WALK-A-THON FUNDRAISER Sponsored by the nonprofit organization Friends of Little Field Home with proceeds to purchase ambulance and books for Little Field Home Orphanage in Malawi. 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with kick off at 11 a.m. at the Hebron Academy track and fields, Rte 119, Hebron. FMI call Janet at 890-8205 or e-mail . To learn more about the Walk-A-Thon or Friends of Little Field Home please visit .

Monday, May 12

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 2:30-5 p.m. at the Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St., Fryeburg.

OXFORD HILLS CHAPTER OF AARP MEETING 12 p.m. chicken salad luncheon followed by the meeting at 1 p.m. of installation of officers. Cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Thelma at 743-6124 by noon Friday, May 9. Greg Cross will conduct the installation and this will be followed by Sayward Lamb speaking about 60 years of hunting and fishing and will also show some of his woodcarvings.

Tuesday, May 13

DISCUSSION OF BARBARA KINGSOLVER'S BOOK "ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE: A YEAR OF FOOD LIFE" 7 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.

SUPPER AND DANCE 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children. Supper is by the American Legion Auxiliary and music by the Richard Felt Orchestra.

OXFORD COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30 p.m. social hour followed by dinner, sponsored by the Hannibal Hamlin Republican Women's Club, at the Advent Christian Church, Rte. 26, Oxford. Following the dinner, new candidates running in the June 10 Republican primary will be outlining issues for 2008. There will also be a brief business meeting to hear reports on the 2008 Republican Convention. Anyone interested in supporting Republican candidates is invited to attend.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 13, through June 10

A MATTER OF BALANCE: MANAGING CONCERNS ABOUT FALLS 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot St. Workbook is provided and refreshments are served. FMI or to register, call Lorraine at 647-3116.

Wednesday, May 14

COMMUNITY CARDIAC PROGRAM Sponsored by SMH. 4:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Bldg. Featured speakers will be Dr. Rebecca Chagrasulis, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, Darlene Glover, RN, MSN, Nurse Director of Emergency Services, and Robert Hand, EMT-P, Director of PACE Paramedic Service. Group will be covering the chain of heart attack survival, the signs of a heart attack, local resources, when to call 911, pre-hospital response, and the SMH Code Purple Protocol. FMI or to register, call 207-743-1562, ext. 472. Seating is limited, please call early to reserve your seat. Light refreshments will be offered.

KING HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING 6 p.m. at the home of Rebecca Cummings, Applewood Heights, So. Paris.

RON LAING PRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES AT NORWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 6:30 p.m. at the Children's Dept. at the library, Main St. Laing is the author of "An African Adventure," a photographic memoir of his travels in E. Africa. FMI or to register, call the Children's Dept. at 743-5308.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO HAVE ALZHEIMER'S: THE VIEW FROM THE INSIDE THE DISEASE Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Assn., ME Chapter. 1:30-3 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot St. Presented by Donna Beveridge and facilitated by Oretta Baker. No charge. FMI call 647-8095.

BETHEL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MEETING 11 a.m. at the Alder River Grange Hall, E. Bethel. $7 for the dinner. Speaker will be Ed Howe. FMI call Arlene at 824-2877.

OXFORD HILLS AREA ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES MEETING 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway. If you want, come by at noon for the Community Lunch. FMI call Barbara at 743-0358 or Joy at 583-2282.

Thursday, May 15

PARIS CAPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING High St., So. Paris. Slate of officers to be presented.

WEST PARIS GRANGE 298 MEETING 7:30 p.m. at the hall, 4 Church St.

WHEN BRIDGTON WAS A MILL TOWN HISTORY PROGRAM 7 p.m. at the Harrison Village Library. Sue Black, librarian at No. Bridgton Library, will present a series of slides on the history of the mills on Stevens Brook in Bridgton. This program includes photos of old mills which once figured prominently in the life of our neighboring community, but are all but gone now. This is a great time to learn more about the mills and plan a walking tour with your visitors this summer along Stevens Brook Trail and Pondicherry Trail. Everyone is invited. FMI or to reserve a seat call the library at 583-2970.

Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17

ODDFELLOW THEATER CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY On Friday, there will be a first performance reunion show and on Saturday, there will be the 10th anniversary Early Evening Show. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, Buckfield. Lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for all seats and may be purchased by calling the Oddfellow Theater box office at 336-3306. On Friday, the cast of the very first show will reassemble for a night of world-class juggling, incredible magic and sidesplitting comedy. On Saturday, the Early Evening Show with Mike Miclon is a tongue-and-cheek spoof of the classic late night talk show.

Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18

MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN TO HAVE BOOTH AT WHITE MOUNTAIN FLOWER SHOW IN FRYEBURG This is Western Maine's only Home and Garden show. Michael Desplaines will be a featured speaker at the show. FMI go to .

Saturday, May 17

BENEFIT DANCE FOR MICHEAL LEVESQUE OF BETHEL Micheal had a bone marrow transplant. 8 p.m.-1 p.m. at Charlie's Entertainment Center, Main St. Norway. Admission is $3 and there will be a 50/50 drawing. Entertainment will be a DJ. Donations would be appreciated.

WEED AND FEED AT MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN 9 a.m.- noon at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., So. Paris. FMI call 743-8820. Weed and Feed will be continued as the garden is unveiled for the season. Put in a few hours, meet other gardeners and share your tricks of the trade. Lunch will be provided. FMI call 743-8820.

RUMMAGE AND FOOD SALE Sponsored by the Ladies Circle. 8 a.m.-noon at the Locke Mills Union Church.

CHINESE AUCTION To benefit the Hartford/Sumner Elementary and Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School Destination Imagination Team's trip to Global Finals Competition in Knoxville, TN. Viewing from 12-2 p.m. and drawing starts at 2 p.m. at the high school. Refreshments will be on sale.

AN EVENING OF MELODY Proceeds to benefit Melody Bonnema who was seriously injured in a car accident this past winter. 7 p.m. at the McLauglin Auditorium, Gould Academy, Bethel. Tickets are $10 at the door. To celebrate Melody's love oof hats, there will be a passing of hats for additional contributions people might wish to make. This is a musical event featuring area musicians such as Ross Timberlake, Conni St. Pierre, Paul Farrar and many others performers. Come join the fun. FMI 824-3246.

Sunday, May 18

PINE TREE STATE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S 9TH ANNUAL AWARD SHOW 1 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Mechanic. Donation of $10 at the door or $8 in advance and $6 for competitors and $3 for children under 12. Afternoon of awards and top entertainment will feature the house band, The Wild Horse Band, plus featured artists, Gary Moffett, Hugh Rowley, Don Nickerson, Bobbi Berracah and Bonnie Rairdon with special appearances by Maine Ole Opry members Dennis Doiron and Slim Andrews. The sound will be by Sam Giles and the emcee will be Gary Moffett. BYOB and there will be raffles and great food. FMI and tickets, call 490-1232, 247-4611 or 637-2344.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts, 1385 Main St., Poland.

GOSPEL SINGER AND RECORDING ARTIST KEN FERNALD IN CONCERT 10:45 a.m. at the Buckfield Community Church. His message shares the Gospel through song and testimony and is done with familiar hymns as well as newer gospel favorites.

DEDICATION OF THE AVIS SALLS ELLINGWOOD LIBRARY AT THE LOCKE MILLS UNION CHURCH 9 a.m. at the church. Come and visit Avis and see the new library corner. Refreshments will follow the service.

Public Suppers and Breakfasts

Saturday, May 10

PUBLIC BUFFET SUPPER Sponsored by the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine. 5 p.m. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., W. Paris. Cost will be $7 for adults and $3.50 for 12 and under. This will feature both Finnish and American foods.

PUBLIC SUPPER Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary 9328. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Rte. 35, Harrison. Cost will be $6 for adults and $3 for under 12. Menu will include baked beans, brown bread, casseroles, macaroni and cheese, salads, pies and beverages. FMI call 583-4713.

PUBLIC SUPPER 5-6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Grange Hall, Rte. 26, Oxford. Cost for adults will be $7 and $3.50 for under 12. Supper will include ham with raisin sauce and assorted pies.

Thursday, May 15

WATERFORD COMMUNITY POTLUCK SUPPER 6 p.m. at the Wilkins House, Waterford Flat, Plummer Hill Rd. Following the supper will be a video presentation "A Walk Across England" by Dan and Rosemarie Johnson of Waterford and Boston, who walked with another couple across England from St. Bees on the North Sea to Robinhood Bay on the Irish Sea. Everyone is welcome. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert and bread and beverages will be provided. You may bring your favorite English dish to add interest.

Friday, May 16

TURKEY SUPPER Sponsored by the Western Maine Harness Horsemen's Assn. 5-6:30 p.m. at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris. Cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for under 12. Menu will consist of roast turkey with all the fixings, coffee, tea or punch and dessert. Take-outs will be available. 50/50 tickets will also be available. WMHHA members will be taking orders for hanging plants/Memorial baskets throughout the evening.

Saturday, May 17

SPAGHETTI SUPPER Proceeds will help raise money for the Child Identification Program and new video equipment. 5-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Temple St., Norway. Cost will be $7.