Community Calendar - February 14, 2013

Meetings, events, classes

February 14

DANCE One Billion Rising – Moving our World – Rise Up and Dance to End Violence  7 p.m. in the Forum at OHCHS.

WHITMAN MEMORIAL Library Program  2 p.m. at the library, Bryant Pond.  Charlotte Winchester will be leading a holiday craft program. Supplies will be provided. Public is invited at no charge and light refreshments will be served.

WOOD SALE  Proceeds will benefit the Legion Auxiliary Post 58.  9 a.m. until gone at  Northeast Bank, Buckfield.

February 14-March 8

CHILDREN'S BOOK Donations Needed  Sponsored by the Norway/Paris Kiwanis Club for its community breakfast and children's book fair.  New and used books may be dropped off at these locations:  Hair Plus, 41 Paris St., Norway; Norway Savings Bank , 261 Main St., Norway and TD Bank, 1586 Main St., Oxford. 

February 15

VALENTINE'S DAY  Doors open at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  $8 for chem free event and there is a DJ.   Families welcome.  There is an open kitchen.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 16

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

SNOWFEST  Sponsored by the Loon Echo Land Trust.   9-11 a.m. at  Five Fields Farm, Rte. 107, So. Bridgton.  Fee of $10 for adults and $5 for ages 17 and under will include trail passes, food and  prizes.  Celebration will include a 10K cross county ski race at 9:00 a.m., a 5k race at 9:15 a.m., and a youth snowshoe fun run at 10:15 a.m.  Races are casual and suitable for all levels. Throughout the morning participants can warm up by the bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments.   Bring your own equipment; rentals are available on site if needed. FMI e-mail Carol  at trek@lelt.org.

VALENTINE PARTY  1-2:45 p.m. at Paris Public Library.  Program is free and all ages are welcome.  Participants will enjoy Valentine’s Day stories, crafts and decorate their own holiday cookies. FMI call the library at 743-6994, or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net.

SNOWSHOE TREK  Sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust and the Western ME Senior College.   Meet at the Sunday River Inn in Bethel at 10 a.m..  Parking is across the street and snowshoe rentals are available. Gentle snowshoe walk in the Sunday River Valley will feature naturalist Rick Churchill’s observations of the winter landscape.   Bring water, a snack and your camera.  FMI call 824-3806.

VALENTINE DANCE  8-12 p.m. at the Mechanic Falls American Legion Post 150, Elm St.  Cost is $5 per person. There will be a 7 p.m social hour with snacks.  Band will be Cold Clue Steel.

HONEY BEE Club  1 p.m. workshop at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.  This is rescheduled from Feb. 9, which was cancelled.  Speaker is Carol Cottrill.  Topic will be "Wintering Bees."   Public is welcome.  FMI call John at 743-5009 or e-mail Kevin at farrout@roadrunner.com.  

February 16, 23

JONES BAND  7-10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St.   Cost is $5 for adults.

February 16-27

$1 BAG SALE  10 a.m.-noon on Mon., Wed. and Sat. at the Thrift Shop of the Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5, Center Lovell. 

February 17

VALENTINE SHOW  Presented by the  Down East Country Music Assn., Inc.   Doors will open at 11 a.m. and show from 12- 5 p.m. at the Silver Spur (Rte. 121), Mechanic Falls.  Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for non-members and $2 for under 12.  Entertainment for the afternoon will be performed by the musicians and performing award winners that are Tennessee bound In March for national competitions in Pigeon Forge.  Food concession will be open with your favorite foods and there will be a 50/50 drawing and raffle drawings.  FMI call Jackie at 793-8884 or Lolalee at 674-3104.        

February 18

BLOOD DRIVE  2-7 p.m. at Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Rd., Oxford.

INSIDE PICNIC  12 p.m. in the Children's Room at the Paris Public Library.  Bring your blanket, lunch, and drink .  Eat while listening to some of Washington and Lincoln's favorite stories as children. Birthday cupcakes  and raisins will be provided for dessert.  All ages welcome.  FMI  call the library at 743-6994.

February 19

CARDIAC SCREENING   10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, Lewiston.  Screening will include a cardiac rhythm test performed by a cardiovascular technician and a copy of the results will be provided to each participant’s primary care physician. No preparation is required, but easy access to both arms and lower legs expedites the procedure. Those interested in participating should call 795-8200 to schedule an appointment.

February 20

BLOOD DRIVE  2-7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 26 Casco Rd., Naples.

BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bridgton Hospital, Hospital Dr., Bridgton.

TAX WORKSHOP for Small Business Owners  Offered by Women, Work & Community.  5-8 p.m. video conference at Norway Memorial Library.  Workshop is free and designed for individuals with business income to report, whether you plan to do your own taxes or work with a professional tax preparer.  Snow date will be Feb.  27, from 5-8 p.m. This 3 hour workshop will help you: Learn about what you need to prepare your business taxes. Get organized, feel confident and be ready. Get the tools for organizing your financial records.  FMI or to register, call 753-6505 or e-mail shirley.hamilton@maine.edu.

WILL RHYS Storyteller  2:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St. Rhys will be telling and signing classics such as “Why Do Mosquito’s Buzz in People’s Ears” along with fables by Arnold Lobel such as “the Camel Dances.”  FMI call the library at 743-5309 ext. 4.

 February 21

ORIENTATIONS to WMCA/CareerCenter Services/Training.  9 a.m. on  on Feb. 5, and 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. at 4 Western Ave. (Chamber of Commerce Bldg.), So. Paris.  If you lack skills to seek new employment and were laid off from your last job or are low income, you may wish to attend and find out how the CareerCenter can help.  FMI call 743-7763 extension 1.  

NIGHT FILM Series  Sponsored by the Local Food Connection. Doors open at 6:30 sharp and films start at 7 p.m. sharp at Cafe DiCocoa (next to the market), Bethel.   Film is "What's on Your Plate?" (appropriate for youth, especially middle school age).  FMI go to  http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/.

PUBLIC FORUM  7 p.m. at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St., Norway.  Topic will be "Food, for the People and By the People."  The forum will be lead by Ken Morse and Scott Vlaun and at issue are questions about enough food, food without toxins and other extraneous stuff and food grown or produced while preserving the heritage we share with all people — soil and environmental health.  There will also be refreshments.  FMI call Tom at t 743-2183.

SWOAM MEETING   Co-sponsored by Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District.  7 p.m. in Room E118 at OHCHS, So. Paris.  Meeting is free and open to anyone.   “Deer Ecology, Habitat Management and Food Plots” will be the topic of the meeting. Representatives from the ME Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the Maine Forest Service and the Quality Deer Management Assn. will speak on a variety of subjects related to managing deer on small woodlots. FMI call Michele at 743-5789 ext. 101.

TROUT UNLIMITED  6 p.m. fly tying demo followed by 7 p.m. speaker in the basement hall of 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Maine fly fisher, Rod McGarry, will be the speaker.In a fast paced, high audience participation workshop Rod will share many of the ways one can take some small steps forward.  Meeting is open to the public. In addition, a raffle will be held to benefit the chapter’s efforts to construct a Veterans’ Fishing Pier at the Songo Locks in Naples to help Wounded Warriors have access to one of Southern Maine’s premier fishing spots.  FMI call Lee at 743-9808.

February 22

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Doors open at 5 p.m. and start time is 6:15 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  Cost is $35 and this is a BYOB event.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 23

PICKWICK CLUB  12:30-2:30 p.m. at the  Auburn Public Library's Community Room. Discussion will be Charles Dickens's "Little Dorrit, Book One." FMI call Alexis 778-4510 or Joanne 583-6957.

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

FISHING DERBY  Sponsored by Western ME Fish & Game in partnership with Harrison Parks and Rec.  7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Long Lake, 11 miles from Harrison to Naples.  Fees are $2 for ages 0-10 and 11-15 and $5 for ages 16 and up.  Register at the Harrison Town Office until Feb. 22, and then the day of the derby at the Harrison Long Lake boat launch.  1st 100 children to register receive a Tip Up.  Each category winner will receive a priceFMI call Paula at 583-2241 or e-mail pholt@harrisonmaine.org or go to www.harrisonmaine.org.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN of Maine  2-3:30 p.m. at Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.   Doors open at 1:30 p.m.   Free admission.  Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school senior girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. The contestants are evaluated in the following categories: scholastics, self-expression, fitness, talent and interview.  Maine state winner will attend National Finals in Mobile, Alabama with the opportunity to compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of America. Program awards college scholarships to young women who have distinguished themselves at school and in their communities. Those who participate in Distinguished Young Women programs develop interview skills, self-confidence, and other life skills that lead to future success.

CPR COURSE  9-11:30 a.m. for family and friends at CMMC, Auburn.  Cost is $49 and includes materials.  This quick course is designed to teach potential rescuers the basics of CPR. Participants will experience a practice-as-they-watch class format. Topics covered include hands-only CPR and AED use for adults, child CPR and AED use and infant CPR. Adult, child and infant choking relief will also be covered.  FMI or to register, call 755-5280, e-mail training@cmcc.edu or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.

FUNDRAISER CONCERT  Proceeds to benefit Ganderia Middle School.  7 p.m. at the Norway Grange, Whitman St.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Books N Things and at the door.  Show will again feature the talented guitar player and singer/songwriter Denny Breau.  Joining Denny again this year will be RF Berks and the RF Modulators.  New addition this year will be a performance by the Super Moon Trio featuring Ganderia parent Kristen Short with Dawson Hill and Rusty Wiltjer.  Snacks and beverages will be served.  FMI call Carl at 890-1904 or e-mail info@ganderia.org.

February 23, 24

FISHING DERBY  Sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish & Game Assn. and the money raised from the derby goes into the general fund to help the club send several local youngsters to the Un. of ME 4-H  Camp at Bryant Pond. Club opens the derby to all area lakes and ponds. Fish need to be weighed in at the Little Red School House on Norway Lake between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Tickets for the derby are $1  and will also enter you into a drawing for some really nice prizes. Tickets are available from club members, local sports shops or at the derby. Fish stories, homemade goodies and lunch will be available at the Little Red School House both derby days.  All children 12 and under will receive a prize for entering any fish with $50 each for the largest bass, togue, pike, salmon, pickerel, brown trout, brook trout or splake in both adult and junior categories. FMI go to npfg.org.

February 24

JENNIFER WIXSON  11 a.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St.  Wilson is a Maine farmer, author and itinerant Quaker minister and her sermon is titled "Sacred Cow" which will explore the tension between loving and yet killing the animals that provide us (non-vegetarians) with our daily meat. She will bring a first-hand Maine farmer's spiritual prospective to the topic, yet also draw upon the philosophy of other cultures, particularly Native American.  Childcare is provided and a social hour follows the service.

February 26

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at United Parish Congregational Church, Harrison.

February 27

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mike Murphy  will talk on woodland plants.

February 27. March 6, 8

DIABETIC Education sponsored by Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic.  8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bridgton Hospital Boardroom. Series requires physician referral and early registration is suggested due to its popularity (class size is limited to assure personal attention). Topics covered include: the importance of exercise and physical activity, healthy meal plans and diabetes, hypoglycemia signs and symptoms, medications to control diabetes, complications and diabetes, diabetes and eye care, and diabetes and proper foot care. Medicaid and most insurance plans cover the course registration fee.  A dietary consultation is required, and should be done before the classes begin.  Please contact Linda at 647-6062 to schedule an appointment for this consultation. Participants are encouraged to bring a relative or a friend with them.  FMI or to register call 647-6064. 

March 1, 21

ORIENTATIONS TO CAREERCENTER Service  9 a.m. on March 1, and 1:30 p.m. on March 21, at 3 Western Ave., So. Paris.  FMI call 743-7763, ext. .  If you lack skills to seek new employment and were laid off from your last job or are low income, you may wish to attend and find out how the CareerCenter can help.

March 7

NIGHT FILM Series  Sponsored by the Local Food Connection. Doors open at 6:30 sharp and films start at 7 p.m. sharp at Cafe DiCocoa (next to the market), Bethel.   Film is a special screening of  "Goranson Farm: An Uncertain Harvest " with filmmaker William Kunitz at Bryant Pond 4-H Center.

March 7– May 3

HISTORICAL Society's One Room Schoolhouse  Open the 1st Thu. of each month from 1-4 p.m. on Rte. 26 at Poland Corner. Public is invited to stop by for a tour or just browse.  FMI call 998-4391.

March 9-10

DOWNHILL DERBY  24-hour downhill ski challenge to benefit WinterKids.  Starts at 12 p.m. on March 9, and ends at 12 p.m. on March 10, at Mt. Abram, Locke Mills.  Registration fee is $85 per person.  In addition to skiing and boarding there will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained around the clock. Form a team with your friends and family.   There is a 50 team limit, so reserve your spot early and create a team now.   Your other team members can sign up and join your team at a later time. Just be sure to tell them your team name.  Teams must be a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 10. All participants must be at least 12 years old.

March 13

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mark Brandhorst will talk on rock plants.

March 16

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT  Senior project fundraiser with proceeds to benefit Responsible Pet Care.   Doors open at 1 p.m. and the game starts at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 82, Main St., Norway.  Admission fee is $10.   There will also be beverages and snacks available.

ST. PATRICK'S DANCE   A benefit for Greenwood Fire Aux,, Greenwood Fire and Jackson Silver Post 68 Aux.   Doors open at 7 p.m. and the BYOB dance for ages 21 and over is from 8-12 p.m. at the  Jackson Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Greenwood.  Cost is $8 for singles and $15 per coupe.  Dance will feature the Rockin' Roadrunners.   Tickets may be purchased at  Greenwood Town office or by calling Missy at 393-7719 and save $1 per ticket.

March 21

NIGHT FILM Series  Sponsored by the Local Food Connection. Doors open at 6:30 sharp and films start at 7 p.m. sharp at Cafe DiCocoa (next to the market), Bethel.   Film is "Betting the Farm."  FMI go to  http://www.bettingthefarmfilm.com/.

March 21, May 16

BOOK CHATS  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  These Book Chats are a time to meet with fellow readers, share the books you are currently reading, get suggestions from the group, and ask book related questions.  These are free and open to the public; however participants are encouraged to sign up ahead of time.  FMI call the library at 743-5309, or e-mail at norlib@norway.lib.me.us.

March 22

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

March 27

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Cindy Tibbetts  will talk on herbs.

April 4

NIGHT FILM Series  Sponsored by the Local Food Connection. Doors open at 6:30 sharp and films start at 7 p.m. sharp at Cafe DiCocoa (next to the market), Bethel.   Film is Stay Tuned: TBD

April 4– May 3

HISTORICAL Society's One Room Schoolhouse  Open the 1st Thu. of each month from 1-4 p.m. on Rte. 26 at Poland Corner. Public is invited to stop by for a tour or just browse.  FMI call 998-4391.

April 10

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mary Van Nest will talk on birds.

April 18

NIGHT FILM Series  Sponsored by the Local Food Connection. Doors open at 6:30 sharp and films start at 7 p.m. sharp at Cafe DiCocoa (next to the market), Bethel.   Film is "Queen of the Sun."  FMI go to  http://www.queenofthesun.com/.

April 26

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

May 24

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

June 26

HOGAN-WHITNEY POND Association 9 a.m. annual meeting at the Oxford Town Hall.

June 28

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

July 26

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

August 23

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

September 27

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

October 25

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

November 22

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619.

December 27

FOOD PANTRY  1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.   FMI  call 539-4619

Public Suppers

February 15

ITALIAN dinner Sponsored by the Otisfield softball teams (Farm League and Little League) with proceeds to be used or uniforms, sweatshirts, equipment and updates to snack shack.  2 seatings from 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 121.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.  Menu will include lasagna, spaghetti and gluten-free choices. Possible entertainment to follow. FMI call Amy at 627-4319.

VALENTINE DINNER  5:30 and 7 p.m. seatings at the  Congregational Church of E.  Sumner. Diners will be seated at small tables for up to 4 with candlelight and soft music. They will have a choice of French onion or chicken noodle soup for an entree. The main dish will be either baked turkey or pork loin with mashed potatoes, stuffing, steamed vegetables, rolls, and 3 choices of pie. Orders will be taken and served by waiters.  For reservations call Peggy at 388-2074.  Accommodations can be made for a party of more than 4.

FREE SUPPER   5-6 p.m. at 2nd Congregational Church, corner of Main and Paris St., Norway.  Supper features a hearty beef stew with biscuits, macaroni and cheese and desserts by Bruce. 

February 16

HAM SUPPER  5-6 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St.  Cost is $8 which includes dance to follow.  Supper will include a variety of casseroles and desserts. This will be followed by dancing to the Jones Band from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

TURKEY SUPPER  5-6 p.m. at the Norway Fire Dept.  Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for 12 and under and free for under 6. Supper will include all the fixings and pies for dessert.

February 17

PUBLIC BREAKFAST  8-10 a.m. at the Ronald St. John VFW Post, Waterford Rd. (Rte. 35), Harrison. Donations will be accepted. Breakfast features scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, home fries, fruit cups, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. 

February 21

COMMUNITY SUPPER  6 p.m. at the Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd., behind the village green and next door to the church.  Bring a friend and a dish to share.  All are welcome.  Hosts for this supper are Meg Wheeler and Karen O’Brian

February 23

CHURCH SUPPER  6 p.m. at the W. Parish Congregational Church, Bethel.  This will be followed by a Scott Andrews talk on "Schuss-Boom and Schuss-Bust," a slide show of the history of skiing in ME.  FMI call Jane at 357-3524 or Michele at 400-6227.

Ongoing

Mondays

H.O.P.E. GROUP  4-6 p.m. at the Haskell House at the 1st Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., So. Paris.  Ken Hamilton is the leader of this group for folks dealing with serious personal issues from health to hard times.  FMI call 890-3673 or go to www.hopehealing.org.

DIVORCE CARE Support Group  6-8 p.m. meeting at the Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main St, Rte. 26, Oxford.  FMI  call 743-7310 or e-mail office@oaccmaine.org.

First Monday

SOCRATES CAFE  6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Library  Group offers a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where divergent views will be  welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Fourth Monday

CRYPTOGRAM challenge  11 a.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  FMI call the library at 743-6994.

First/Third Tuesdays

FOOD PANTRY  10 a.m.-noon at the Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121, Otisfield.  FMI call 583-4780 or 627-4329.

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St.  Open to W. Paris residents.   FMI call Pastor Randolph at 376-6854.

Third Tuesday

SNOW HOPPERS  6:30 p.m. meeting at the Paris Town Office.  All are welcome to attend and join in the fun and activities.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN United  11:30 a.m. dinner  followed by a program at the 1st Congregational Church, Main St., So.   Paris.  For reservations, call Janice at 743-5770.

Wednesdays

ANCESTRY  assistance  10 a.m. at the Paris Public Library.   Explore Ancestry's genealogical resources with Shannon.  You may bring your own laptop.  Please pre-register by calling the library at 7843-6994.

STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.  1/2 hour program for preschool age children and their parents or caregivers.  Children will enjoy  heariages ng stories, singing songs and making crafts. FMI call the library at 743-5309.

Thursdays

MIND THE BODY   Sponsored by Healthy Oxford Hills.  Action and support group meets from 3-4 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of Common Ground Counseling, 235 Main St., Norway. Group’s focus is on feeling good physically and mentally. All are welcome to listen, share stories and feel better.  FMI call 739-6222.

STORY TIME  10 a.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.    Stores and crafts for ages birth to 4 years.   FMI call the library at 743-6994

First /Third Thursday

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St.

Second Thursday

RUBBER STAMPING  5:30 p.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  Materials fee is $10.  Make 3-4 projects at each class with Kathy Pulsifer.  To sign up call Kathy at 539-4335 or 890-6874.

STAYING ON YOUR FEET  9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Bldg. (193 Main St.), Norway.  Learn how to keep your balance and stay fir.  FMI or to register, call 744-6160 or visit online at www.wmhcc.org/smhrehab.

Fourth Thursday

BOOK CLUB with Old and New Classics  7 p.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  FMI call Michaela or Jennifer at 743-6994.

Fridays

BOOK TIME  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  15 minute program for age birth to age 2 featuring stories, finger plays. songs and rhymes.  FMI call the library at 743-5309.

Fourth Friday

FOOD PANTRY   1-5 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Rd.  FMI call 539-4619.

Second Saturday

STORY TIME  11 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.  This is a themed story time and children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun.   FMI call the library at 743-5309.