Community Calendar - November 8, 2012

Thanksgiving

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).

November 17

FREE TURKEY Luncheon  Sponsored by Bridge of Hope Pentecostal Church and His Place Teen Center.  1-2 p.m. at His Place Teen Center, 254 Webber Brook Rd., Oxford.   For those attending, there will also be a free drawing for 2 food baskets.  FMI call 647-2191.

November 22

THANKSGIVING DINNER  Co-sponsored by St. Catherine of Sienna and Christ Episcopal churches.  Noon at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Paris St., Norway.  Residents of the Oxford Hills community are invited.  Dinner will include all the Thanksgiving favorite foods and dessert.  Reservations are recommended to help with the planning by calling 743-2606.

Holidays

November 10

CRAFT FAIR  9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Church St., So. Paris.  Table rental for crafters is $10.  For a space, call 743-7231.

HOLIDAY FAIR  10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the So. Paris Universalist Church, Pine St.  A luncheon of beef stew or corn chowder will be available for $7.  Fair will feature many lovely handmade mittens, quilts, gift items, collectibles and more.

CRAFTY DIVA Fair  Fundraiser for the school.  9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Guy E Rowe El. School, 219 Main St., Norway.    Admission is free.  Over 40 local vendors will be participating. Representatives from Pampered Chef, Avon, Stampin’ Up, Tupperware, Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, Creative Memories, Thirty-One, and many more will be on hand. FMI call Carrie at 890-1374 or Heidi 333-8388.

CHRISTMAS SALE 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, So. Paris.  Featured will be gifts, Rada, baked goods and Mrs. Claus' closet,  Come see what's new this year and watch Santa dance.

November 17

CHRISTMAS CUPBOARD  9 a.m.-noon at the Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St.  Event will feature fudge and candy, bake4d goods, knitted items, mittens, handmade crafts, wreaths, white elephants, raffle with three items and much more.  Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  Drawing will be at noon. Muffins, donut holes, coffee and hot chocolate will be on sale while you shop.

November 24

VILLAGE CHRISTMAS  9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd., Rte. 121, Casco.  Featured will be crafters and vendors, a lobster roll and corn chowder luncheon, raffles, festive music, horse-drawn carriage rides and photos.

November 29

CHRISTMAS TREE Lighting  Sponsored by Jackson Silver Unit 68.   7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Locke Mills.

November 30-December 15

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET  7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 2, 9 and 16, at  Schoolhouse Arts Center, Richville Rd. (Rte,. 114).   Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming holiday story about Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, who gets a job working as Santa for Macy's and is great entertainment for the entire family.  Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.  For tickets, call  642-3743 or  buy online at www.schoolhousearts.org.

December 1

CRAFT FAIR  Hosted by the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters.  9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, Morrill St.

ADVENT FAIR  8-11 a.m. at 34 Buckfield Rd., So. Paris.  Fair will feature Rada knives, food, Christmas decorations, white elephant table and raffle tickets for sale.  Coffee and snacks will be served.

December 4

TREE LIGHTING  At the Buckfield Community Church.  Cookies and carols for the community.

Meetings, events, classes

November 8

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.

SENIOR SOCIAL  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. If you don’t have time for socializing, word games and Bingo then come for the meal at 12 noon.  FMI call Paula Holt at 583-2241 or e-mail pholt@harrisonmaine.org.

HONEY BEES and Other Pollinators.  2 p.m. at Whitman Memorial Library, Bryant Pond.  Program will be presented by SuzanneDunham.  Suzanne and Brian Dunham have been beekeepers for 5 years.  Suzanne's talk will describe the practice and mysteryof beekeeping, and the importance of honeybees and other pollinators to us and our environment. Program is open to the public at no charge and light refreshments will be served.

November 8– 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.

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.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Coalition  5 p.m. meeting at the Bridgton Community Center. All adults over 50 are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

November 10

SWINGIN' BEARS Square Dance Club  7-10 p.m. at OHMS, 100 Pine St., So. Paris.  Admission $6 per person and non dancers are welcome at no charge.  Walter Lougee is the caller for the evening calling Mainstream and Plus and the cuer for the round dancing will be Bernie Porter.  Refreshments will be served at intermission. There will be door prizes and a Pot O' Gold drawing.  FMI call Eleanor at 782-4050.

BYOB DANCE  8-12 p.m. at the Harrison VFW Post, Waterford Rd.,  Harrison.  Admission is $10 per person for  21 and over. In observance of Veterans Day bring proof of service and get in free. Band will be, Rockin Roadrunners.

November 10, 17, 24

JONES BAND  7-10 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Church St., So. Paris.  Cost is $5 for adults.  Come and have a great time with old fashioned dance music.

November 11

CHILI CHALLENGE  Proceeds go to the Lovell Helping Friends Helping Friends Emergency Fund.  12-2 p.m. at the Center Lovell Fire Station.  Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for 6 and under.  Residents, businesses and organizations throughout western ME and Mt. Washington Valley are invited to participate. There are two distinct categories: People’s Choice and Judges’ Favorites. Special awards will be given to all winners. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ice cream and a bake sale will also be available.  FMI call Stan at 925-1500 or e-mail stan@fairpoint.net.

VETERANS' DAY Worship Service  10 a.m. at the 1st Universalist Church, Pine St., So. Paris.  Sarah Glynn will be the speaker.   Music is under the direction of Linda Stowell and will include some patriotic selections.   Coffee and fellowship will follow the service and all are welcome.  Childcare is available.  Church is wheelchair accessible.

WATERFORD WORLD'S FAIR Association  2 p.m. meeting at the Waterford Town Office, Rte. 35.  Meeting is open to anyone that is interested in the Waterford World's Fair and this meeting will be covering the Fair's winter schedule for the suppers and where they will be held. FMI call Dana 595-2430.

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 13, 28

ORIENTATIONS to CareerCenter Services/Training  Hosted by the So. Paris CareerCenter.  9 a.m. on Nov. 13, and 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, at 4 Western Ave., 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. The CareerCenter assists with occupationally based skills training for those that are eligible and will need training in order to return to work.  FMI call 743-7763 ext. 1.   

November 14

BUSINESS WORKSHOP  Video Conference  5:30-7 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.  Program is free and pre-registration is required by 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 by calling the library at 743-5309, ext. 1 or stop by the information desk.   “Reaching Out to Small Business Owners about Filing Requirements and Business Record Keeping for Federal Tax Purposes” will be presented by Shawn Savage via video conference technology.  This program will give small business owners information about IRS resources to help them learn about their federal tax responsibilities and avoid common pitfalls.  It will discuss some basic tips for business owners to avoid potential problems.  There will also be a discussion on how easy it is to find federal tax information when you need it.

BETHEL SENIORS  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 14, 21, 28

STORY TIME  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St. Children ages 3-5 years old, along with their caregivers,  are invited to hear a story and make a craft related to hibernation.  Free and open to the public.  FMI or to register call the library at 207-743-5309 ext. 4.  Registration is required.

November 15-18

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE  Presented by the Lake Region Drama Club.  7 p.m. on Nov. 15-17, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 17-18, in the auditorium at Lake Region High School.   Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students ($2 less than at the door) and are available at Bridgton Books, Hawthorne's Attic, Lake Region House of Pizza, and Lake Region High School.  Play is high farce and high hilarity.

November 16-18

PLAY "You Can't Take It With You"  Presented by the Nezinscot Valley Performing Arts.  7 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 17, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, Morrill St. 

November 17

FREE CLOTHES  9-11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Rd., So. Paris.

GASPING GOBBLER  5K Walk and Run   Proceeds to benefit the Lovell Rec. Dept.   10 a.m. at the Lovell Athletic Fields, Smarts Hill Rd.  Cost is $12 if you pre-register by Nov. 14,  and $15 from Nov. 15 to race day.  Family rate of $30 is for three members and $6 for each additional participant Course consists of three wheel-measured loops around the grass and dirt perimeter of the athletic complex and simulates many school cross-country courses and is very spectator friendly.  Refreshments and awards will be presented after the race at the Lovell VFW Hall.  Register online at www.RunReg.com or visit www.Lovell5k.com to download a registration form.   FMI call Stan at 925-1500 or e-mail stan@fairpoint.net.

HONEY BEE Club  1 p.m. meeting at the Oxford County Extension, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.   Meeting will be open for questions and answers, voting for new committee officers and do we want a Christmas party.  FMI call John at 743-5009 or e-mail Kevin farrout@roadrunner.com.

November 18

FINNISH-AMERICAN  Heritage Society of Maine   2 p.m. meeting at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.,  W. Paris.  Scott Andrews of the Maine Ski Museum will present the program which will income a vintage film called "From Tree to Ski," which features ski making at the Paris Manufacturing Company.  It shows the process from unloading logs to the finished product.  He will also speak about the contributions of Finns, Swedes and Norwegians to skiing in Maine.  Coffee social will follow.  Public is invited to attend.

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 21

PROSTHETIC/BRA FITTINGS  Sponsored by the Women’s Imaging Center at SMH.  This is held the 3rd Wed. of each month.  For an appointment call the Women’s Imaging Center at 743-5933, ext. 6851.  Insurances accepted and low cost help is available. 

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 6

ENSEMBLE CONCERT  Presented by Hartford-Sumner Elementary School.  6:30 p.m. at the school, Sumner.  Snow date is Dec. 10.

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 12

WINTER CONCERT  Presented by Buckfield Middle School.  6:30 p.m. at the high school, Morrill St.  Snow date is Dec. 14.

December 13

WINTER CONCERT  Presented by Hartford-Sumner El. School.  6:30 p.m. at the school, Sumner.  Snow date is Dec. 17.


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 15

PICKWICK CLUB  12:30-2:30 p.m. meeting at the Auburn Public Library, Read any biography of Charles Dickens you choose, to discuss his life and works.  FMI call Alexis  at 778-4510 or Joanne at 583-6957.

December 18

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

December 19

WINTER CONCERT  Presented by Buckfield High School.  6:30 p.m. at the high school, Morrill St.  Snow date is Dec. 20.

December 28

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

Public Suppers

November 10

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

SUPPER  Sponsored by the Paris Fire Department Aux.  5 p.m. at the Paris Fire Dept., Western Ave., So. Paris.  Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for ages 4-12 and free for 3 and under.  Supper includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, macaroni and cheese, salads, rolls and homemade desserts.   There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

SUPPER  Donations will benefit the Scholarship Fund.  1st setting at 5 p.m. and 2nd setting at 6 p.m. at the E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Rd., off Rte. 121, Otisfield.  Menu will include roast pork, potato casserole, applesauce, carrots, rolls, salads and a pumpkin dessert.  Gluten free and vegetarian options are available.

BOILED DINNER  Sponsored by the Outreach Group.  4:30-6 p.m. at the Hebron Community Baptist Church.  Cost is $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for kids.  Menu includes  boiled ham, potatoes,  carrots, turnip,  onions,  beets,  cabbage, hot rolls and apple crisp.  

BENEFIT SUPPER  Benefit for Clifford Bragg Jr.   5:30-7 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St., Hartford.  FMI call Rosemary at 597-2270 or the Hartford Town Office at 388-2674.

November 11

VETERANS' DAY Supper  Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. 4:15 p.m. social hour with meet, greet and thank our veterans and 5-6:30 p.m. dinner at the VFW Post 9328, Harrison.  Donations greatly appreciated.

VETERANS' DAY Dinner  Hosted by the volunteers of Bridgton Community Center.  Noon in the dining hall of Oriental Masonic Lodge, Rte. 117, Harrison Rd,, Bridgton.   All veterans and their families are invited this ham dinner with all the fixings and fellowship. 

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).

November 15

CHICKEN PIE Supper  5:30 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church of W. Paris  Tickets will go on sale at 4:30 p.m. Cost will be $8 for adults and 12 and over and $3 for 11 and under. Crafts and cookbooks will be on sale in the Ladies’ Parlor. Menu will be homemade chicken pies, mashed potatoes, peas, squash, cranberry sauce, dessert pies, coffee, tea, punch, and water.

POTLUCK SUPPER  6 p.m. at the Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd., Waterford Flat, next door to the church.  All are welcome.   Bring a friend and a dish to share and enjoy chatting with new friends and neighbors.  Hosts will be  Waits and the Engdahls.

November 17

FREE TURKEY Luncheon  Sponsored by Bridge of Hope Pentecostal Church and His Place Teen Center.  1-2 p.m. at His Place Teen Center, 254 Webber Brook Rd., Oxford.   For those attending, there will also be a free drawing for 2 food baskets.  FMI call 647-2191.

November 22

THANKSGIVING DINNER  Co-sponsored by St. Catherine of Sienna and Christ Episcopal churches.  Noon at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Paris St., Norway.  Residents of the Oxford Hills community are invited.  Dinner will include all the Thanksgiving favorite foods and dessert.  Reservations are recommended to help with the planning by calling 743-2606.

December 2

COUNTRY BREAKFAST  Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bethel with proceeds to benefit community projects and scholarships.  7:30-to 11 a.m. at Ordway Hall, Gould Academy, Church St., Bethel.  Advance tickets are $7 for adults, $8 at the door and $3 for children.  All Bethel Rotary members have advance tickets for sale and they may also be purchased from Holly at We've Got The Look, Rte. 26, Locke Mills,  Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, breads, beverages and more.   FMI or tickets, please call Ellie at 592-9614.