| Meetings, Events and Seminars
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| Wednesday, December 31
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| THE JONES DANCE BAND NEW YEAR'S DANCE 7-10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St. 8 p.m.-midnight at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St. For a reservation, call Betty at 743-7965. A New Year's buffet will be served at 9:45 p.m. The cost will be $25 a couple and $12/50 for singles. Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening with a lot of surprises, friends, nice food and dancing to see your New Year in.
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| NEW YEAR'S BETHEL CELEBRATION Sponsored by the Bethel Historical Society in cooperation with the W. Parish Congregational Church and Gould Academy. Tickets in advance are $10 for adults, $8 for ages 6-18 and free for 5 and under. At the door tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for 6-18 and free for 5 and under and may be purchased at Bethel Historical Society Museum Shop, Chamber of Commerce, the Bethel Citizen and Maine Line Products in Locke Mills. This is an affordable, chem-free, family festival featuring live entertainment within the village. There will be a 5-6 p.m. community potluck supper at the Dr. Moses Mason House meeting room and those attending are invited to bring their favorite hot dish, salad or dessert to share. At 6 p.m. the Children's Dragon Parade will be held, from 7-10 p.m. there will be marshmallow roasting and a bonfire on the Common, at 7 p.m. in Bingham Hall at Gould Academy, the Judy Lee family show will begin, at 8 p.m. the State Street Jazz will be in concert at the W. Parish Congregational Church, from 8-10 p.m. there will be contra dancing at in the Bingham Gym, from 8:45-9:15 p.m. the Western Mountain Senior College Senior Players will entertain in the W. Parish Congregational Church dining room and from 9:15-10:15 p.m. the State Street Jazz Band will do a 2nd performance at the church. Throughout the evening refreshments and hospitality will be offered at the Dr. Moses Mason House meeting room, including a community sing-a-long. At 11:45 p.m. people may bring bells and gather at the Town Clock near Key Bank on Main St. for the countdown to midnight.
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| Thursday, January 1
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| NORWAY FISH & GAME DIRECTORS MEETING At the Norway Town Office. Visitors and new members welcome.
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| Friday, January 2
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| PUBLIC SKATING AT BRIDGTON ICE ARENA 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the arena, Bridgton. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for under 6 and seniors and $4 for rentals. FMI call Matt at 647-7537.
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| Sunday, January 4
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| PUBLIC SKATING AT BRIDGTON ICE ARENA 12-2 p.m. at the arena, Bridgton. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for under 6 and seniors and $4 for rentals. FMI call Matt at 647-7537.
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| Monday, January 5
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| WATERFORD SOCRATES CAFE TO MEET 6-7:30 p.m. at the Waterford Library. Socrates Cafes are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Group will offer a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Theme for this meeting is "What is Good Government?" Group will continue to meet on the first Monday of each month. FMI call 583-6957 or e-mail the library at .
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| Monday, January 6
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| POLAND AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts, 1385 Main St., Poland
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| Saturday, January 10
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| VACCINATION CLINIC Sponsored by Responsible Pet Care. 9-11 a.m. at the Norway Fire Station. $10 for rabies and $12 for distemper. There will also be micro-chipping. Micro-chipping your pets will aid in locating them should a disaster occur or if they are lost. FMI call 743-8679.
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| Sunday, January 11
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| BRIDGTON AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd., Bridgton
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| Public Suppers and Breakfasts
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| Saturday, January 3
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| PORK ROAST SUPPER 5-6:30 p.m. at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St., So. Paris. Supper will include dessert and beverage. Ample parking behind the library and the town office.
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| FIRST SATURDAY SUPPER 6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of E. Sumner UCC. This will be a crock pot supper. Donations may be made to benefit the church. FMI call Cynthia at 388-2667. |
