Community Calendar - November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving

November  21

THANKSGIVING SERVICE  6  p.m. soup and salad supper and 7 p.m. service at the Congregational Church of E. Sumner, 50 Main St.

November 22

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.

SERVICE  5 p.m. 1-hour service of gratitude in the Christian Science Church, 5 Morrill Rd., Norway (diagonally across from the Country Club).  No collection will be taken, but everyone is encouraged to bring a can of food to be given to the Norway Food Pantry.  Theme of service is taken from the Bible passage of Malachi “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”  FMI call 890-9944.

Holidays

November 23, 24

CHRISTMAS IN CASCO  Sponsored by the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ and happening at and near 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121), Casco Village.  On Nov. 23, there will be a tree lighting, caroling and holiday performances by Mayberry Hill Preschool at 6 p.m. in Casco Day Park and cookies, crafts and Santa at the Community Center afterwards.  On Nov. 24, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Casco Village Church UCC there will be wreaths, music, food, and shopping, vendors at the Community Center, and homemade arts and crafts at Country Village Assisted Living.   From 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the church's Great Hall, there will be a lobster roll and corn chowder luncheon.   From 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. there will also be a short historic horse-drawn carriage tour of the village, courtesy of Carousel Horse Farm, and you can even have your photo taken with the horse and carriage.

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.

WREATH SALE  Proceeds will benefit the many missions of the church   8 a.m.-noon during the Christmas Parade at 2nd Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., Norway.  Public is invited to purchase brightly decorated homemade evergreen wreaths, by Rusty’s Wreaths and Sue Goulet.   If you wish to pre-order, please e-mail  the church at seconch@megalink.net.

CHRISTMAS PARADE  Hosted by the Oxford Hill Chamber of Commerce.   11 a.m. start at the Advertiser Democrat and proceed down Main St. to So. Paris, ending on High St. Theme for the parade is "Christmas Characters and Critters."  Elf Stops in Norway during the parade will be at  Books N' Things, Creative Media and the Village Gift Barn.  Oxford Hills Entertainment of Norway is providing the sound and music on Santa's sleigh. 

November 29

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

November 30

SANTA'S COMING  At 5:15 p.m. fire trucks will lead Santa’s musical sleigh down Norway's Main St. from Cumberland Farms to the Advertiser. They will then take a left onto Pikes Hill and a right onto Water St. and meet you at Butters Park by the flag pole and Norway’s "Christmas Trees." Universalist Church bells will chime and Christmas songs will be provided by the OHCHS chorus.   Help Santa light the Christmas trees with his magic dust.  After the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride their sleigh of lights back to the Norway Fire Station where Santa and Mrs. Claus will read a story and books will be won by 2 lucky children! Sit with Santa and have a picture taken and enjoy refreshments.  FMI call Deb at 743-6651 or e-mail  debpart@meglaink.net.

November 30, December 1

CHRISTMAS IN HARRISON  On Nov. 30, soup and song at the fire dept. from 5-6:30 p.m., lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:45 p.m. and Santa at the town office from 7-8 p.m.  On Dec. 1, breakfast and lunch items on sale at the Grange Hall, a breakfast buffet at the Olde Mill Tavern from 7:30-9:30 a.m. with donations accepted Christmas baskets, Christmas food, cards and fuel assistance to the local community, a Christmas parade and Santa at 9:30 a.m., craft fair at the Grange and town office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., children's crafts at the Lions Den from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., children's treasure hunt at the town office from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., visit with Santa Claus at his workshop in front of the fireplace at the Olde Mill Tavern from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., cookie walk and gingerbread man decorating at the Harrison Village Library from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,  Christmas tree sale to support the Harrison community at the Village Tie-Up parking lot from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Harrison Brass Choir will be playing as they wander through the village from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and VFW Hall dance from 8 p.m.-midnight.  There will also be many open houses at various locations.

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

HOLIDAY FAIR   Sponsored by the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters who use the proceeds so provide music and performing arts enrichment opportunities for students.   9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, 160 Morrill St,, Buckfield.  No admission.  This year's fair is the biggest yet and will feature over 90 crafter/vendor tables, as well as lunch items for sale including hot dogs, corn chowder, Italian sandwiches and fried dough.  Santa will be available for photos beginning at 10 a.m. and students musicians will provide holiday music performances throughout the day. The Congregational Church of E. Sumner  will have a raffle table.

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.

December 8, 9

CHRISTMASTIDE CONCERT  3 p.m. at the 2nd Congregational Church, 205 Main St., Norway.  Because of the enthusiastic response to previous Christmastide Concerts, this year there will 2 performances and there will be tickets which are free.  The Music Committee of the church feels tickets are necessary so that no one will be turned away due to overcrowding.  Tickets are available from any cast member, in the church office and during the Christmas Parade in the church parking lot on Nov. 24th.  Members of the children’s theater group will perform with the adult choir.  Refreshments  will be served following the concert.

December 15


LIVING NATIVITY  6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of E.  Sumner, 50 Main St.   Cookies and cocoa afterwards in the vestry.

December  24

CHRISTMAS EVE Service  7  p.m. at the Congregational Church of E.  Sumner, 50 Main St.

Meetings, events, classes

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 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 23

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

November 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.

HURRICANE BENEFIT  Sponsored by Occupy Oxford Hills and Norway Grand with proceeds to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.   8 p.m. at the Norway Grange, Whitman St.  No admission but donations encouraged. Featured will be national singer/songwriter Andre Villoch. Andre delivers satisfying melodies about life, love, and the allure of live music.  With roots in opera, pop, gospel, bluegrass, and folk, his songs bear the mark of a rich heritage of musical inspiration.  CD’s will be available for purchase.

November 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 29

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.

November 30

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

December 1

TAKE A CHANCE Auction  Proceeds to benefit the Oxford County Agricultural Society.  Doors open at 3 p.m. and auction starts at 5 p.m. at OHMS, Pine St., So. Paris.  Over 200 hundred items including tools and  Christmas items plus 50/50 raffle, dollar table items and refreshments.  FMI call Jackie at 739-9411.

CRAFT/YARD Sale and Food Drive  Sponsored by the Grange Community Service Committee to help fund its local projects.  8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Norway Grange, Whitman St.  Local crafters and yard sale vendors will offer items for sale.  There will also be raffles, lunch, snack food and fun.  Boxes will be available for the public to contribute non-perishable food items for local food pantries.

CHINESE AUCTION  Sponsored by Resistance Ministries, a nonprofit youth ministry.  Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the ticket drawing starts at 2 p.m.  at the Oxford Recreation Bldg., King St.   There will be hundreds of brand-new items along with a dollar table, 50/50 raffle, grab bags and food and drink available for purchase.  The ticket prices at the door start at 100 tickets for $20.  There are advance ticket deals, while they last, starting at 200 tickets for $25, 300 tickets for $30, 400 tickets for $35 and 500 tickets for $45.  The advance ticket deals are limited to the first 20 people who buy their tickets in advance.  FMI or to buy tickets call 743-6982.

December 2

CASTLEBAY HARP Concert  2 p.m. at 78 Pleasant St , Auburn. Yuletide music from the Celtic tradition played by folk duo Castlebay featuring Celtic harpist Julia Lane and members of the Auburn Harp Circle. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children.  FMI call 529-5438 or e-mail  castlebay@castlebay.net.

December 3

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at the Denmark Town Hall, E.. Main St., Denmark

December 4

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

SENIOR SOCIAL    11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Bridgton Community Room.  Cost is $3 or donation.  There will be  word games, guess jar, Bingo and great food.

December 6

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

December 6, 20

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. Open the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

December 6– 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.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE  12-6 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 184 Congress St., Rumford.

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.

USDA Local Working Group  Hosted by the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District  10 a.m. meeting at the Oxford County Cooperative Extension bldg., 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.  Local Working Groups assist the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in matters relating to the implementation and technical aspects of conservation programs under Title II of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). Meeting is open to the public.   FMI call Jean at 743-5789, ext. 111.

SNOW HOPPERS  6:30 meeting on the 3rd Tues. of the month at the  Paris Town Office.  All are welcome to attend.

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 20

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, King St., Oxford

December 24

BLOOD DRIVE   8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 277 Burnham Rd., Bridgton.

December 26

BLOOD DRIVE  10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Aubuchon Hardware, Main St., Norway.

December 28

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

January 3– 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.

February 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 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.

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.

Public Suppers

November 24

PUBLIC SUPPER  Proceeds help support programs of the American Legion and Greenwood Fire Dept.  5 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills.  Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for under 12.  Supper includes baked beans, chop suey, cole slaw, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and punch.

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.

December 11

SENIOR LUNCHEON  Sponsored by Harrison Parks and Rec.  Meet at 10:45 a.m. in the parking lot at the Harrison Town office and car pool to Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield.  Doors open at 11:30 a.m.  Cost is $35 and $25 for Harrison residents.  Delicious lunch will be served at noon featuring homemade corn bread, garden salad, roast chicken with cranberry glaze, potatoes, veggies, dessert and coffee (beer and wine available).  Between courses Stone Mt. Art Center will show some famous and heartwarming holiday movie clips from your favorite Christmas movies.   Call Paula at 583-2241 to reserve your seat. Payment due upon registration and the deadline is Dec. 3.