Community Calendar - October 25, 2012

Meetings, events, classes

October 25

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.

GIRL SCOUT Information Night  6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Elementary School.  Girls and adults are invited to attend the meeting to find out about the many different and fun ways today’s girls are participating in Girl Scouting and how the programs and activities inspire them to reach their personal best.  Participants will also learn about the flexible options and benefits of becoming a Girl Scout volunteer.

October 25-27, 31

DARK TALES  8 p.m. at the Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., off Rte. 117, So. Paris.  Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for students/kids can be purchased by calling the box office at 743-8452,  This theatrical Halloween treat features amazing magic, wild special effects, superb ensemble mime, jokes, screams, scary skeletons and goose bumps galore.   FMI go to www.CelebrationBarn.com.

October 25-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 25 – 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 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.

OXFORD HISTORICAL Society 6 p.m. meeting, at the museum, Pleasant St.  Refreshments will follow the meeting, after which those who wish may carpool to the home of John Crumpton to tour his home.

OXFORD DEMOCRATS Supper  5:30 p.m. at the 2nd Congregational Church, Main St., Norway.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  Mike Tipping will headline the supper.  Attending the supper will be legislative and county candidates.  Supper menu will include ham, mac and cheese, and the fixings, plus apple crisp.  There will be an opportunity to

sign up for the Get Out The Vote phase of the campaign at a brief planning meeting to be held following the supper and program.  FMI: Call Cathy at 357-7510.

PIE SALE  Proceeds will benefit the American Legion Auxiliary Post in Buckfield.  9 a.m. at the bank in Buckfield. 

HALLOWEEN FEST  Sponsored by Norway Downtown, Norway Rec. Dept., Norway Memorial Library, Healthy Oxford Hills and Main St. businesses with the help and participation of many other individuals and organizations.  2-5 p.m. on Main St., Norway.   Pick up a trick or treat bag and activity map at Norway Memorial Library, Ari’s, the town square or the fire station.  Numerous surprises and fun things to do as you roam the sidewalks, a healthy 1 mile stroll. Businesses on Main St. will have a pumpkin on their door if they are participating.  FMI call Deb Partridge at 743-6651 or e-mail debpart@megalink.net.

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. 

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.

JEANS SALE  9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Thrifty Gift Shop, 659 Park St., So. Paris (Rte. 26, 3 miles No from Market Sq.). There will be over 100 jean items with sizes ranging from infant to adults.  FMI call Peggy at 357-7072.

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.


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

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL  1-3 p.m. in the Children's Room at the Paris Public Library.   Area children are invited to the library  that afternoon to enjoy a variety of ghastly games, spooky stories, creepy crafts and scary snacks (they will contain sugar).  Coming in costume is encouraged.  FMI call the library by calling 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net.  

BAYBERRY FAIR  Sponsored by the Bolsters Mills Ladies Guild with proceeds benefiting the church’s Camp Mechuwana Scholarship Fund.

 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Rd., Harrison.  Fair will feature artisans and crafters with a gifted fiber spinner who spins wonderfully different and colorful yarns; a Chocolatier making homemade chocolates, jellies, jams and other tasty treats;  a knitter who always comes up with unusual and beautifully knitted items ranging from hats and mittens to shawls, handbags and more; jewelry makers with their own differing styles; handmade wooden toys; houseplants and other really creative crafts to mention only a few.  Photographer Robin Priest will be there with her creative photos and gift items.  Look for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas crafts and baked goods including homemade pies.  Refreshments and lunch will be served throughout the fair.

YARD SALE  Proceeds to benefit  the maintenance fund of the 2 buildings.

8 a.m.-noon in the Wilkins House, next to the church, Plummer Hill Rd., Waterford.  Now is the time to get your decorations for the holidays plus there will be a good selection of books, plenty of children and adult games and almost like new items that can be used for Christmas gifts.

SUPPER/DANCE   Supper is from 5-6 p.m. and the dance from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. with music by the Jones Band at the So. Paris Legion Hall,  Church St. Cost for the supper is $8 and the cost of the dance is $5 for adults and $4 for under 12.

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.

PUBLIC INTEREST Forum  5 p.m. food and refreshments and 6 p.m. program at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St., Norway. A short film "School of Americas" will be shown followed by discussion.   FMI call Tom at 743-2183.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  Event  For local Otisfield youth ages 11-15  and you do not need to be members of this church or any church. 4-7 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Church, 231 Rayville Rd.  This will be an evening of fun, make your own pizzas and plan for future events. In addition to pizza there will be vegetables and dip, other healthy snack foods and beverages  to munch on.  This is intended to be a place of gathering and sharing pizza and laughter with new and old friends.   If you plan to attend, call Rev. Genise Stern at 627-3126 or the church at 539-2241 by Oct. 26. 

FOREST GARDENING Workshop  1-4 p.m. at the Alan Day Community Garden, Whitman St., Norway.  Free and open to the public.  In this workshop ways in which perennial plants, shrubs, and trees can work together to build fertile soil, provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects, and yield abundant food for humans and wildlife will be explored.  

October 29

CRYPTOGRAM CHALLENGE  11 a.m. at the Paris Public Library.  FMI call the library at 743-6994.

MEDICARE/SOCIAL SECURITY Presentation  Sponsored by the Otisfield Social Outreach Committee.  2-4 p.m. at the Otisfield Town Office Annex, State Rte. 121.  Free and all are welcome.  Lori Parham, state director of AARP ME, will talk about  how these programs work today and potential future changes. 

AARP MEETING  Noon dinner at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Dinner will include beef stroganoff with noodles, vegetables and dessert.  Cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Oct. 26.  The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with the program to be announced.

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.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL  Sponsored by Harrison Rec.  5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Fire Station.  Pre-K to 6th grade welcome.  DJ Mitchell music and more with light/smoke show, Dalmatian bounce house, games, costume parade, food and fun. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

TRICK OR TREAT  6-7 p.m. at Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave., Norway.  For ages 12 and under.  Visit the haunted house and graveyard.   FMI call  743-7075.

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.

CRAFT FAIR  9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the ME Veterans' Home, 477 High St.,  So. Paris.  There will also be a refreshment counter.

ELMWOOD CEMETERY Association Annual Meeting  1:30 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Baptist Church.

DINNER/CONCERT  Proceeds will help purchase a much needed iPad for legally blind Kiana Bade for her tutoring. All funds raised above the needed amount will go into the Church Benevolence Fund. Supper is from 5-6:30 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. at Hosanna Church, 109 Schoolhouse Rd., Welchville. Supper donation is $5 for Adults and teens, $3 for elementary grades and free for kindergarten and below.  Concert is free and a love offering will be received.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE  12-5 p.m. at the Gibson Recreation Center, Fryeburg.

November 6

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

PARKS/REC. CAFE  Proceeds benefit year round recreation programs for all ages. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. in the town office garage bays. Enjoy local homemade soups, chowders, chili, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hot dogs, breads, pies and desserts.

November 8

SENIOR SOCIAL/LUNCHEON  Sponsored by Harrison Lions Club.  11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Community Room next to the fire station, Harrison.  Free.  Luncheon will feature Thanksgiving shepherd’s pie, gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and beverages. There will also be word games, guess jar, Bingo and prizes too.  FMI call Paula Holt at 583-2241 or e-mail pholt@harrisonmaine.org.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE  12-5 p.m. at Gould Academy in Bethel.

November 11

BETHEL SENIOR CITIZENS  11 a.m. at the Locke Mills Legion Hall.  Dinner menu is chicken pie and the price is $11.

Reservations must be made before Oct. 31, by calling Caroline at 824-3226 or Arlene at 824-2877.

November 12

COLONIAL BRASS Concert  7 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  Free and open to the public.  This 6-piece group utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis.

November 17

AUCTION/SUPPER  Benefit for the Huskies.  Doors open at 4 p.m., spaghetti supper at 5 p.m. and ticket pulling starts at 6:30 p.m. at  

the Brownfield/Denmark Elementary School.  Cost is $5 for adults, $3 grades K-5 and free for 4 and under.

November 19

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Harrison.

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.

November 30

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, Buckfield.

December 4

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

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.  


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 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 the Grange'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.

HALLOWEEN MEXICANA  Supper   Sponsored by the Missions Committee.  5-6 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd, (Rte. 121) in Casco.   Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for 10 and under and families with children will be $20 maximum.  Enjoy salads, casseroles, corn bread, beans and hot dogs, homemade pies,  mild to sizzling hot Monster Mash chili and beverages.  Dress in costume and get a treat.  There will be a grand prize for best adult costume and cute prize for best children's costume. 

HUNTERS' BREAKFAST  Sponsored by the Boghooters Snowmobile Club with proceeds to go towards trail work and equipment maintenance.  5-9:30 a.m. at the   Boghooters' clubhouse, Austin Rd/Pigeon Hill, Mechanic Falls. (approximately 1 mile so. of the Casino).  Cost is $5. Menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, and beans. FMI call 577-3146 or e-mail Boghooters@yahoo.com.

HUNTERS' BREAKFAST  4:30-7 a.m. at the Lake Thompson Fish & Game Paine Rd., E. Oxford.  Cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for under 12.  Menu includes pancakes, bacon,sausage, fried potatoes, baked beans, toast, juice and coffee.  FMI call Don at 539-4407. 

HUNTERS' BREAKFAST   Sponsored by the Boy Scout Troop 130 who are going to the National Jamboree in Virginia, in 2013.   4-9 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, Temple St., Norway.   FMI call Priscilla at 212-4974.

HUNTERS/FAMILY Breakfast  Sponsord by the W. Paris Historical Society.  6-8 a.m. at the Society bldg., W. Paris.  Cost is $7 for actuals and $3 for 12 and under.  There will also be a rifle raffle with the drawing to be at the end of the breakfast.   FMI call Milt at 527-2139 or Betty at 674-2507.

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. 

SUPPER  Sponsored by the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 150.  5-6:30 p.m. at the Post, Elm St., Mechanic Falls   Menu includes baked beans and casseroles.
TURKEY DINNER  5 p.m. at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church St.,  So. Paris.  Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for under 12.  Ample parking behind the library and the town office.

November 10

HUNTERS' BREAKFAST  Sponsored by the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 150.  5-9 a.m. at the Post, Elm St., Mechanic Falls. 

November 14

PRE-THANKSGIVING LUNCH  Otisfield Social Outreach Committee  11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Otisfield Town Bldg., State Rte. 121.  This is free and the menu includes turkey with all the fixings.  Anybody who wishes to do so can bring and/or take home a white elephant item (small items only, please).