Community Calendar -- October 18, 2012

Meetings, events, classes

October 18

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.

HEALTHCARE MOVIE   Presented by Maine AllCare and the Public Interest Forum.  6:30 p.m. at the Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St., Norway. Admission is free.  The movie, 65-minute documentary, tells the real story about the health care systems in Canada and the United States, and how they evolved to be so different.  the film is narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, who is the grandson of the "father of Canadian health care," Tommy Douglas. Following the movie at 7:30 p.m. there will be a discussion and a question and answer time led by Maine AllCare President,  Dr. Julie Pease of Brunswick.  FMI call Tom at 743-2183 or go to www.maineallcare.org.

CLOCK TALK  Sponsored by the Paris Cape Historical Society.  7 p.m. at the 1st Baptist Church, Paris Hill.  Don Adamson will reprise his "Clock Talk" about the 1883 clock and the 1821 Revere Bell in the church.   Admission is free, but the church is asking for donations to the Friends of the Church Fund which helps with maintenance of this important historic structure.  Parking is plentiful and the church is handicapped accessible.  FMI call Don at 743-5780.

October 18 – 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.

October 18 – 25

BEAT GOES ON  Sponsored by MaineHealth. 1:30-3 p.m. Managing Your Heart Failure class in the Harper Conference Center, SMH.  FMI or to register, call 1-866-609-5183.

October 18 – May 3

POLAND 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.

October 19

OCEA-R  MEEING  10:30 a.m. social,  11 a.m. business meeting,  12 p.m. lunch and 12:45 p.m. program at the 1st Congregational Church, Main St., So. Paris.  Program will be "Decision- 2012, Issues for the November Elections."   The fundraiser is  apple/apple pie/apple sauce sale. To reserve a lunch, call 743-7677.

October 20

HONEY BEE Club  1 p.m. workshop at the Oxford County Extension,  9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.  Topic will be questions and answers on how to put your bees away for the winter and what to do in preparation for a deep freeze.  Also the club is going to vote on a new location for the meetings/workshops.  The club is getting too big for the present location and if the vote is accepted, the new location will be the Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway.  FMI  call John at 743-5009 or e-mail Kevin at farrout@roadrunner.com.

JUMBO SALE  8 a.m.-noon at the 1st Baptist Church Of Paris  (the church on the hill).  Something for everyone and  refreshments on sale too.

JUMBLE SALE  8-11 a.m. at the 1st Baptist Church of Paris, Paris Hill.  A bag sale will follow.  Available for sale will be furniture, enamelware, antiques, holiday items, books, clothing, bikes, toys and much more.  Enjoy doughnuts and coffee while you shop, and there will also be baked goods for sale.

CHINESE/TICKET Auction   Benefit for the Telstar Alumni Assn.  Doors open at 4 p.m. and auction starts at 6 p.m. at the Locke Mills Legion Hall. Dinner of chicken a'la king or baked beans will be served starting at 4 p.m.  Over 300 items. FMI call Sally at  875-3335.

BYOB DANCE  8-12 p.m. at the Harrison VFW Post,  Waterford Rd., Harrison. Admission is $10 per person for 21 and over.  Band will be The Road Kingz.  Come in Halloween costume.  FMI call Vicky at 583-4558 or 515-2052.

TICKET AUCTION  Proceeds will benefit the Sumner Volunteer Fire Dept. Viewing will be at 11 a.m. and the drawing at 1 p.m.  at Buckfield High School.  There will be many gift certificates and hundreds of items.

RUMMAGE SALE  Sponsored by St. Catherine's Youth Ministry with the funds earned used  for their retreats as well as charity to other teens.  9-11:30 a.m.  in the Parish Hall, 32 Paris St., Norway. A good selection of winter clothing will be available along with odds and ends. 

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Sponsored by the Harrison Lions Club with proceeds to be used to provide services that the Lion's Club renders to the community. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., the start time is 1 p.m. and the end time is 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd., Harrison.   $75 entry fee includes the stipend for the state license fee.  Food and refreshments will be available at this BYOB event.  Limited to 100 players.

October 20, 27


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

October 20-November 3

$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

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. 

FINNISH-AMERICAN Heritage Society of ME  2 p.m. meeting at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., W. Paris. A brief business meeting will be followed by a program and a coffee social.  The library, gift shop and museum will be open.  Public is invited to attend.

October 22

BRIDGE GROUP   6:30 p.m. upstairs at the Waterford Library.  No partner is necessary.   Players with a basic knowledge of bridge are welcome and the goal is to have fun and learn from each other.  FMI call 583-2729.

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.

OIL AWARENESS Movies   Sponsored by the Otisfield Conservation Committee.   7 p.m. at the Otisfield Town Office, Rte. 121.  Informational films relating to the extraction and transportation of Canadian tar sand oils. Discussion to follow.  FMI call Lee at 739-2124.

October 24, December 11, January 31

OIL AWARENESS Movies  Hosted by John O'Brien.  7 p.m. at the Waterford Town Office, 366 Valley Rd., Waterford.   Showings are to raise awareness to the threat of tar sands oil flowing through the Portland Pipeline which runs through Western ME and by Sebago Lake. Waterford residents will gather to watch 2 films, one in opposition to tar sands and one in support of tar sands. A community conversation and questions and answer session will follow.  


October 26

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

"OCTOBER BABY" Movie   7 p.m. at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 24 Sebago Rd., Naples.  Free and a free will offering will be taken to help offset license cost and to get a new sound system for the church.  A movie that every teen should see.  It is certainly age appropriate for all, but teens will get something special out of it.  There will be snacks and beverages.  For special accommodations, call Bob at 583-4511 at least 48 hours in advance of the movie.

October 26, 27

HAUNTED HOUSE   Sponsored by Landmark Human Resources and The Bridgton Community Center.  6-9 p.m. at the Bridgton Ice Rink behind the Old Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.   Admission is $3.   Special combo pricing for Oct. 26 — visit the Haunted House and then go to the Halloween dance at the Old Town Hall for $5.    FMI  call 647-8396. 

October 26, 27

SKI SALE  Sponsored by the Bethel Outing Club.  6-9 p.m. on Fri. and 9 a.m.-noon on Sat. at the Gould Field House, Bethel.  There will be a range of alpine, snowboarding and nordic equipment from which to choose.  Ski shops from around Northern New England will be there to sell skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmets and other skiing accessories.  There will also be a section for used equipment sold by local skiers..  Details about the sale, the club and membership are available at www.bethelouting.org  or www.facebook.com/betheloutingclub.

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.

HAZARDOUS WASTE Collection  9-11:30 a.m. for residents of Poland in the parking lot at Poland Regional High School, 1457 Maine St.  This is free and funding is provided by USDA Rural Development.   Latex paint not accepted.   FMI call 783-9186 or visit www.avccog.org.

October 28

LONGABERGER BINGO  Fundraiser for Responsible Pet Care.  Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Norway Legion Hall, Main St.   Tickets are $10 for 16 games of regular Bingo.  There will also be coverall games. raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle and refreshments.  FMI or advance tickets call 743-8679.

October 31

TRICK OR TREAT  5:30-7 p.m. at the Waterford Library.  Come get a great treat and check out what else the library has to offer

November 1

SENIORS PREVENTION Program   Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College.   4-6 p.m. at the Congregational Church, Church St., Bethel, to watch "Good Balance - Staying on Your Feet in Bethel."  Individual balance screening will be held for the first 20 persons who register.  Public is invited.  FMI call Rosabelle at 824-2053.

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.

CRAFT FAIR  Sponsored by Oxford Fire Relief Org.  9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Oxford Public Safety Bldg., Rte. 26.    If you would like to join them contact Dave at 577-2618 for applications.

TICKET AUCTION  Sponsored by Oxford County 4-H.  Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the drawing starts at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at OHCHS.  Lots of items.

SUSANNA'S TREASURES Fair  9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the vestry at the Minot Methodist Church.  Free coffee will be offered and a luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.  Crafts, including knit goods, mittens and decorations will be available as well as Rada products.  The home-baked food will include cookies, cakes, breads, pies, candy and home-canned goods.  There will also be free drawings for door prizes and a silent auction table.

November 5

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. Topic for this meeting will be “Which Is The Most Compelling Issue In This Election Cycle?” The moderator will be Wolfgang Duve.  FMI call 583-6957 or e-mail the library at wla@waterford.lib.me.us.

November 6

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

November 9

OPEN MIC Poetry Slam  7:30 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St.   This is free.  Refreshments and children's room available.  FMI call 783-0461.

November 20

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

November 23

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

December 4

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

December 14

OPEN MIC Poetry Slam  7:30 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St.   This is free.  Refreshments and children's room available.  FMI call 783-0461.

December 18

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

December 28

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

Public Suppers

October 18

SUPPER  6 p.m. at the Wilkins Community House,  Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Rd. behind the village green next door to the church.  Bring your favorite dish to share . Rolls, bread, and beverages will be provided. Hosts for this supper will be Joann Fillebrown and Clara Hamlin.   FMI call 583-6677.

October 19

FREE PIZZA Supper  5-6 p.m. at 2nd Congregational Church, Main St., Norway.   FMI call 743-2290 or go to  www.seconch.com.

October 20

SUPPER  Sponsored by the Paris Fire Dept. Aux.  5 p.m. at the So. Paris Fire Station, Western Ave.  Supper includes casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, salads, rolls and homemade desserts.  There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

TURKEY Proceeds to benefit the Rumford Royal  Arch Chapter #56.  5 p.m. at Blazing Star Lodge, Rte. 232, Rumford Corner.  Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for under 12.  Menu will be  turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, cole slaw, macaroni salad, stuffing, cranberry sauce, coffee, punch  and pie served family style.  Stair chair on back stairs.  FMI call Joe at  364-4715.

SUPPER  Sponsored by the Hartford Community Church.  5- 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall, Buckfield.  Donations will be accepted at the door so pay what you wish.  This will be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and includes turkey, stuffing, potato and gravy, squash, peas, corn, dinner rolls, homemade pie and beverages.  FMI call Jerry at 224-7623.

HARVEST SUPPER  4:30-6 p.m. at the W. Minot Grange, Rte. 119/Rte. 124, W. Minot.  Cost is $7.50 for adults and $3 for children.  Menu includes home corned beef, 5 vegetables, beverage and gingerbread with whipped cream.  FMI call Jim at 966-2913. 

BUFFET Sponsored by the Finnish-American Heritage Society of ME.    5 p.m. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.,  W. Paris. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.   Supper will feature Finnish, American and other ethnic foods.

BREAKFAST  Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary. 7-9 a.m. at the VFW Hall, E. Main St.,, So. Paris.

FIELD/FARM SUPPER  5:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of E. Sumner, 50 Main St., Sumner.  Cost is $7 per person or $20 family maximum.  Wild and domestic game and garden produce will be featured.  Take outs available. FMI call Linda at 388-2263.

 CHICKEN PIE Supper  at the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Harrison.  1st seating at 5 p.m., 2nd seating at 6 p.m.  with a 3rd to follow at 7 p.m. if needed.  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.  It is recommended that reservations be made the morning of the supper between 9 a.m.-noon by calling 583-9024.  Do not leave a message.  Church is handicap accessible and air conditioned.

October 21

PUBLIC BREAKFAST  8:30-10:30 p.m. at the Harrison VFW Post, Waterford Rd., 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. 

October 26

HARVEST SUPPER   Fundraiser for the Hebron Station School Scholarship Fund.  5-6 p.m. at the Hebron Station School,  884 Station Rd., Hebron. Admission will be $5 per person and free for 4 and under.   Menu will include spaghetti with sauces, salad, bread and pies.  Raffle items will be available.

COMMUNITY SUPPER  5:30 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church, Main St., W. Paris.  Free and d0nations are welcome. Menu is a hearty meal of homemade baked beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, desserts and beverages.

POTLUCK and Decorated Pumpkin Contest  Proceeds to go to the Heifer International Fund.   6 p.m. at the Wilkins House next to the church on Plummer Hill behind the Common, Waterford Flat. Public is invited and bring a dish to share.  Following the supper, the children will be invited to parade around and show off their Halloween costumes.  Adults and children are invited to paint, carve or decorate a pumpkin and bring it for the contest. Everyone will be invited to put money in a dish in front of their favorite pumpkins. The pumpkin with the most money will be the winner and its owner will have a picture taken for the newspapers.  FMI call Nancy at 583-6677 or Myra at 583-4079.


October 27

HUNTERS' BREAKFAST  Profits from breakfast will help theGrange's continuing effort to refurbish the Grange Hall.  5-9 a.m. at the Minot Center Grange,  top of Center Minot Hill.   All you can eat for $6, $3 for under 12 and free for under 5.  Menu will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, homemade muffins, juice, coffee, tea and milk.  FMI call Helen  at 782-4319.

November 3

SUPPER  Proceeds will help support our veterans and their families.   5-6 p.m. at the American Legion, 5 Lewiston Rd., Gray.  Cost will be $7 for adults, $2.50 for children up to 12 years and free for under 5. Supper will include beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads and desserts.