Community Calendar - September 13, 2012

Meetings, events, classes

September 13

MIND THE BODY   Sponsored by Healthy Oxford Hills.  Action and support group meets from 3-4 p.m. every Thu. at the Weary Club, 385 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.

HISTORICAL Society  7 p.m. meeting upstairs in the Waterford Library.  Free and open to the public.  The program will be on the Chautauqua who used to come to town and set up a tent on the Waterford Common.  There will be a film and potluck refreshments.

WHITMAN Library  2 p.m. program at the library, Bryant Pond.  This is free and will feature guest speaker Fred B. Jordan, MD, deputy chief medical examiner for the State of ME.

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Gore Rd., Locke Mills.   This is an emergency call for blood.  Call 1-800-REDCROSS for an appointment.

September 13, to October 15


EXHIBIT   Photography and acrylic paintings by Milt Inman will be exhibited at the W. Paris Library during library hours.  Milt has loaned the library a sampling of his large collection of photographs, the product of a passion that began at a very young age.

September 13-30

POINTS OF VIEW  Display of paintings by Gail Rein at the  Matolcsy Gallery, Main St., Norway.  Gail has won best of show in both the Norway Sidewalk Show and the Western Maine Juried show this year. Also exhibiting in the same show will be Irina Kahn, president of the Western Maine Art Group, and Suzanne Hardy.  Their “points of view” are flowers and landscapes, respectively.

September 13-October 21.

ART SHOW  Presented by the Studio of Landmark Resources.  At the Bridgton Community Center, Depot St.   Art show is self-portraits.  FMI call 647-8396.

September 14

BLOOD DRIVE  8 a.m.-1 p.m. at SMH, 18 Main St. Norway.

September 14-16

GROW WEEKEND  To be held at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp.  Cost for the 3 days is $10-80 (based on ability to pay) and includes fresh, locally grown food and rustic but comfortable lodging. Childcare is also available for those who pre-register.  GROW stands for Grass Roots Organizing Workshop and offers members of grassroots groups an opportunity to learn skills needed to solve these problems such as a struggling economy, environmental threats, inequality, lack of health care and others.  FMI and a brochure contact Jacqui at 284-3358 or jacquio50@yahoo.com, Iggy at 415-4458 or iggy19@riseup.net, or Larry at 525-7776 or rosc@psouth.net.

 September 15

DANCE  Sponsored by the Waterford World's Fair.  8-12 p.m. at the Waterford Fairgrounds, Green Rd., No. Waterford.  Band will be Rockin Roadrunners.

HARVEST FEST and Chowdah Cook-off   Presented by Hancock Lumber and the cook-off sponsored by Sysco Foods and Oakhurst Dairy. Event, taking placed at the Bethel Common in Bethel, features 50 arts and crafts vendors, food, music in the gazebo, free horse-drawn wagon rides, chainsaw carving and the chowdah cook-off with local restaurants competing.  FMI go to bethelharvestfest.com. 

MORNING COFFEE  8-9:30 a.m. at the Weary Club, 385 Main St., Norway.  If you have always been curious about the Weary Club, possess political wisdom and a Yankee philosophy, you are invited to stop by for coffee and donuts.  Members will be honored to give you a brief history of the club and discuss membership in this unique and historical organization.

September 15, 22, 29

JONES BAND  7-10 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Church St., So. Paris.  Cost is $5 for adults. Band plays old fashioned dance music.  

September 16

MAPLE RIDGE Cemetery  1 p.m. annual meeting at 78 Greenwood Mt. Rd., Hebron.   Important business will be on the agenda, including election of officers and trustees. All officers, trustees, and interested parties are invited to attend.  FMI or directions, call 966-2023.

HYMN SING  6:30 p.m. at the Locke Mills Union Church.  Everyone is welcome and refreshments will  follow.

FINNISH-AMERICAN Heritage Society  2 p.m. meeting at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.,  W. Paris.  Following a brief business meeting and a coffee social, Jimmy Lowell will present a program on the late Paris gunsmith, Eino Heikkinen.  Library, gift shop and museum will be open. The public is welcome to attend.

September 18

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St.  W. Paris residents invited to come once a month. 

CHRISTIAN WOMEN United  11:30 a.m. at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Luncheon will be followed by the speaker, Marian Chase from So. Waterford.  For reservations, call Janice at 743-5770.

LONG TERM CARE Seminar  Sponsored by Edward Jones.  5 p.m. at Western ME Community College Center, So. Paris.   Buffet dinner will be served.  RSVP by Sept. 14, to Jessica at 743-2041.

September 20

PARIS CAPE Historical Society  7 p.m. brief business meeting at  77 High St., So. Paris.  After this Jeffrey R. Parsons will speak on working girls from So. Paris, 1845 – 1964.  After the talk, refreshments will be served.  Public is welcome to join in and discover the many resources the Paris Cape Historical Society offers.

PUBLIC FORUM Time Banking  7 p.m. at Fare Share Commons, 445 Main St., Norway.  Stacey Jacobsohn will present the forum on how people can share their own skills and meet the needs of others.   Time thus becomes money, a new kind of currency.  FMI call Tom at 743-2183.

September 21

OCEA-R MEETING  10:30 a.m. social, 11 a.m. business meeting, 12 p.m. lunch and 12:45 p.m. program at the Congregational Church, Rte. 35, No. Waterford. Program will be “Financial Survival in Difficult Times-Broken Promises."  The fundraiser will be donations/book sale.   To reserve a lunch, call 743-7677.

COUNTRY MUSIC  7-10 p.m. at the VFW Hall, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Cost will be $5 for adults at the door.  For advance tickets, call 743-2641.  Featured will be Lolalee and the Country Bandits. Lunch counter will be open.

September 21-23

THUMBS UP  Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show is at 8 p.m. at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., So. Paris, just off Rte. 117.  Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for students/kids.  Advance sale tickets are highly recommended and may be purchased by calling the Barn’s box office at 743-8452.   This funny and poignant story playfully explores the wisdom of the adage, "You can't get there from here!"

September  22

FARM DAY   Donations help to send athletes to Maine Equine Special Olympics.  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  at Ring Farm, 551 Upper Ridge Rd., Bridgton.  Activities are free but donations gratefully accepted.  Day features pony rides, cart rides, hay rides, face painting, model calf roping, basketball and other games, and food.  551 Upper Ridge Rd.  FMI call 647 -8475.

September 24

CRYPTOGRAM WORKSHOP 11 a.m. at the Paris Public Library.  Watch and listen as crypto-experts show and tell how to decode cryptograms. Learn why they choose each letter for a substitution. Mastering these puzzles will give you infinite hours of brainwork and fun.  FMI call the library at 743-6994.

September 25

GEO-KIDS  11 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tues.  at the Paris Public Library, Main St., So. Paris.  Focus for the year will be to explore the United States  as a whole and by regions.  This is a multi-age group and although it is geared for ages 7 -17, younger children who are able to sit with their parents (or another adult) with sustained attention for approximately an hour and listen and/or participate are most welcome. For the 1st meeting, Geo-Kids  should be prepared to locate on a US map, a state they have been to, a state they have a connection with,  or a state they know about.  FMI call the library at 743-6994.  


September 26

HELPING HANDS Work Days  9 a.m.-noon at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., So. Paris.  Participants have a chance to meet new people, learn new gardening skills, and gain the satisfaction of knowing that the time spent helping is greatly appreciated.  Kristin Perry guides volunteers in learning to identify and reduce weeds, how and when to deadhead and prune, and what and how to compost. She also teaches both common and Latin plant names. Workers leave with tips to use in their own yards.

September 27-30

NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP  7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, 28, and 29, and 2 p.m. on Sept. 30. at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd. (Rte. 114), just north of the intersection of Rte. 114 and Rte. 35,  Standish.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.   This 1-act play was written and directed by longtime high school teacher Jerry Walker.  Not appropriate for younger children due to mature themes.    For reservations, call 642-3743 or buy tickets on-line  at www.schoolhousearts.org.  

September 28

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

September 29

CHINESE AUCTION  Proceeds to benefit Responsible Pet Care Shelter & Adoption.  Doors open at 5 p.m. for ticket sales and bidding until 6:30 p.m. at OHCHS.  Over 300 great prizes, a $1 table and refreshments.  Come out and support your local shelter. 

October 6

CRAFT FAIR   9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Oxford Hills Assembly, 298 Coldwater Brook Rd., Oxford, rain or shine.  Tables are for rent for $7 or bring your own table and rent a space for $7.  FMI  call Cheryl at 743-5840.

SILENT AUCTION and Wine Tasting  Fundraiser for the library.  6 p.m. inside and outside under a tent  at the Waterford Library.  Tickets are $3 per person or $5 a couple and are available at the library, at Pie Tree Orchard or from Al at 583-4417, Corinna at 583-2724 or Nancy at 583-6551 and also at the door.  A silent auction will be accompanied by a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by a brass quintet.  Offerings for the auction will include a variety of art works, antiques, hand made items, home made pies, services, gift certificates and much more. Even the old library catalog will be offered for sale. Black tie is optional.  Anyone with items to donate may contact  Nancy at 583-6551.

October 13

HELPING HANDS Work Days  9 a.m.-noon at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., So. Paris.  Participants have a chance to meet new people, learn new gardening skills, and gain the satisfaction of knowing that the time spent helping is greatly appreciated.  Kristin Perry guides volunteers in learning to identify and reduce weeds, how and when to deadhead and prune, and what and how to compost. She also teaches both common and Latin plant names. Workers leave with tips to use in their own yards.

October 21

FOOD FOREST  3-6 p.m. at the Alan Day community garden, Whitman St., Norway.  Scott Vlaun is the leader.

HYMN SING  6:30 p.m. at the 1st  Congregational Church. E. Main St., So. Paris.  Included in the program will be many of the old and new favorite hymns in memory of our loved ones that have passed on or in honor of those who are still with us. 

October 24

HELPING HANDS Work Days  9 a.m.-noon at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., So. Paris.  Participants have a chance to meet new people, learn new gardening skills, and gain the satisfaction of knowing that the time spent helping is greatly appreciated.  Kristin Perry guides volunteers in learning to identify and reduce weeds, how and when to deadhead and prune, and what and how to compost. She also teaches both common and Latin plant names. Workers leave with tips to use in their own yards.

October 26

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

October 27

PICKWICK CLUB Charles Dickens Discussion Group  12:30-2:30 p.m. meeting in the Community Room at the Auburn Public Library.  Book for discussion is  "A Tale of Two Cities." FMI or RSVP call Alexis at 778-4510 or Joanne at 583-6957.

November 3

HELPING HANDS Work Days  9 a.m.-noon at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St., So. Paris.  Participants have a chance to meet new people, learn new gardening skills, and gain the satisfaction of knowing that the time spent helping is greatly appreciated.  Kristin Perry guides volunteers in learning to identify and reduce weeds, how and when to deadhead and prune, and what and how to compost. She also teaches both common and Latin plant names. Workers leave with tips to use in their own yards.

November 23

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

December 28

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

Public Suppers

September 14

BEAN SUPPER  Organized by area cancer survivors with proceeds to benefit for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Hope and Healing in Lewiston.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for 12 and under and are available at the door.  5-6:30 p.m.  at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Menu consists of all you can eat of beans, hot dogs, salads, casseroles and pies.

September 15

CHICKEN PIE  1st seating at 5 p.m., 2nd seating at 6 p.m. and 3rd seating at 7 p.m. if needed at the  Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Village, Harrison.  Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for under 12.  Dinner includes  chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert, and beverage and is served family style.  For reservations call 583-9024 and do not leave a message.

September 16

SPAGHETTI SUPPER    Benefit for Tim and Gloria Charlton who have had serious health problems and are unable to work.  5 p.m. at the Harrison VFW Hall, Waterford Rd.  At 6 p.m. there  will be an auction and from  7-9 p.m. karaoke by "Tux."  The cost is  $8 for adults, $3 for children and free for under 5.   FMI call 583-4855.  

BREAKFAST  8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Harrison VFW Post, Waterford Rd. (Rte. 35), Harrison.  Donations are accepted.   Breakfast features scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and country gravy, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit cup, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. 

September 19

COMMUNITY LUNCH and Magazine Swap  11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 121. Free and donations accepted.  Bring recent magazines and take some home.  If you need a ride, call  Nancy at 627-4374.

September 28

FRENCH DINNER  French students' fundraiser for the trip to France in 2013.  Cost will be $15 for adults and $5 for under 12.  Tickets are available at Books N Things, Norway.  6 p.m. at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  The 6 courses include crudités, a vegetable appetizer, soupe au pistou, a vegetable soup from France with a type of pesto added, coq au vin, chicken braised in wine with mushrooms and onions, a selection of French cheeses and tarte tatin, an apple tart from the Normandy region of France.  A vegetarian option,  a quiche, will be available for the main course.  All other courses are vegetarian.  Gluten-free alternatives will be provided instead of the 2 courses that use flour.  All produce used in the dinner will be fresh local produce donated by friends and family.  Dinner will be served by OHCHS students.  Tables will be set with linen tablecloths and napkins and the hall will be decorated with a French theme.