Community Calendar -- December 13, 2012

 Holidays

December 13

CHRISTMAS SALE  Proceeds will benefit the Ledgeview Activity Dept.  9 a.m.-noon at Ledgeview Living Center, W. Paris.  Donations are graciously accepted.

December 14

NORTH POLE  From 6-7:30 p.m. come and stroll down Candy Cane Lane at the Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave., Norway.  Have cookies and milk with Santa and Mrs. Claus and create your very own magic reindeer treat.   FMI call 743-7075.

December 14-16

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET  7:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 16, at  Schoolhouse Arts Center, Richville Rd. (Rte,. 114), Standish.   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

December 14

WINTER LIGHTING  6:15 p.m. at the W, Paris Library. All are invited to share in this annual festive event. This year the library is celebrating  those who  helped make  the dream of a more spacious library a reality.  Following the illumination of lights, if the weather permits, there will be horse drawn wagon rides for the young and young at heart. Inside, holiday cookies and  hot, mulled cider  will be served. There will be songs by the Agnes Gray Explorers and a sing- along of the season’s favorites with Jim Burke playing the keyboard.  FMI call the library at 674-2004.

December 14, 15

CHRISTMAS CANTATA  6:45 p.m. on Dec. 14, and 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 15, at the Woodstock Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Perkins Valley Rd., Woodstock.  Cantata will be presented by the Forestdale School students and church children and directed by Winnie Hodson.  All are invited to come, see and hear a special program.

December 15

CHRISTMAS Open House  12-4 p.m. at Responsible Pet Care Shelter & Adoption and Pawsibilities Thrift Shoppe, 132 Waterford Rd., Norway.  There will be door prizes, raffles, refreshments and wonderful cats, kittens and dogs.  Bring donations for the animals Santa box.  FMI call 743-8670.

HERITAGE CHRISTMAS  Presented by the ME Music Society and featuring the voices of the Androscoggin Chorale and the Lewiston High School Chamber Choir.   7:30 p.m. at the 1st Congregational Church, 17 E. Main, St., So. Paris.  Tickets are $18  for adults, $16 for seniors, $9 for students and free for under 12.  FMI or tickets, call 782-7228 or go to www.mainemusicsociety.org.


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


LIVING NATIVITY  6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of E.  Sumner, 50 Main St.   Paula Dobbins will read the Christmas story, the choir will sing the hymns and local youth will act out the story.  Cookies and cocoa afterwards in the vestry. In the event of rain, the Living Nativity will take place in the Sanctuary.

December 15, 16

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA   Proceeds from this event will benefit the Maine Heart Gallery, overseen by Second Best Ministries of Oxford. Heart Gallery displays photos of children awaiting adoption in ME.  9 a.m. at the Oxford Pizza Hut.  Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for 12 and under.  Checks and cash only, no credit cards.  There will be food, music and fun.   Reservations are required by calling Karen at 539-4217.

December 16

CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS   3 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for under 18 and are available at Books 'n Things, Main St., Norway, or online at www.heatherpierson.com.  Presented by the Heather Pierson Quartet. 

CHRISTMAS CANTATA  4 p.m. at the Locke Mills Union Church.  The "Night of Love" cantata will be performed by community church members directed by Bev Melville.  Refreshments will follow. 

HOLIDAY GATHERING  5 p.m. candlelit caroling on the Waterford Common.  Following the caroling everyone is invited to the Waterford Library for refreshments and an opportunity to enjoy the company of neighbors and friends.  Children will have an opportunity for a visit with Santa and will receive a book as a gift. Everyone is invited.

CHRISTMAS Open House  1-4 p.m. at the Lovell Historical Society's 1838 Kimball-Stanford House, corner of Rte. 5 and Old Stage Rd. (across from the Lake Kezar Country Club), Lovell.   Available for sale that day will be the Society’s newest publication, "A History of West Lovell.  House will be decorated for the holidays and the museum exhibit will be open. An assortment of holiday goodies will be offered in the Bakeshop along with free refreshments for all. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to decorate gingerbread men and several local businesses will be exhibiting their wares.  Also available is the opportunity to win one of 3 raffle prizes.  Tickets for the raffle are $5 for a book of 6 or $1 each.  Raffle drawings will be held at 3 p.m. and tickets may be purchased either at the Historical Society or the Lovell Village Store.  FMI  call 925-3234 or go to lovellhistoricalsociety.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA  Sponsored by the Ladies Aux.  9-10:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 150, Elm St., Mechanic Falls.  Cost is $5 and the breakfast buffet includes a picture with Santa.  There will also be door prize drawings and crafts.  

December 18

CHRISTMAS BREATH  7 p.m. at Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121), Casco.  Candles  are lit in the Sanctuary, soft music will be playing — a time to reflect, to quiet one's soul, to sit still and b-r-e-a-t-h-e. 

December  24

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

CHRISTMAS EVE  Services  7 p.m. family friendly service at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco.  There will be special music, lots of carol singing and special surprises.   At 9 p.m. there will be a candlelight communion service with full choir singing, a special late Christmas Eve Spirit and "Silent Night" sung outside around the creche. 

December 25

CHRISTMAS DINNER  12-2 p.m. at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris, across from the Fox School.  There is no charge.  Bring a friend or 2.  Church is wheelchair accessible.  FMI call 674-5185.

December 31

NEW YEAR'S DANCE  8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St. Tickets are $10. Intermission will be at 10 p.m. and refreshments will be served. To reserve a table, call Betty at 743-7965.

Meetings, events, classes

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.

HONEY BEE Club  1 p.m. potluck holiday party at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.  Come visit the club at the Jan. 12 meeting for a preview of new programs.  Everyone’s welcome.  FMI call John at 743-5009 or e-mail Kevin at farrout@roadrunner.com.   

CINDERELLA movie 10 a.m. at the Harrison Library.  Free and open to the public. 

December 15, 22, 29

JONES BAND  Old fashioned dance music from 7-11 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Church St.,  So. Paris.  Cost is $5 for adults. 

December 16

FINNISH-AMERICAN Heritage Society of Maine  2 p.m. meeting at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., W.  Paris.  Brief business meeting will be followed by a coffee social and a program presented by Tamara Cohen on Finnish inventors.  Public is invited to attend.

December 17, 19 

$1 BAG SALE  10 a.m.-noon at the Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5, Center Lovell. There will also be free toys. 

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.  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.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN United  11:30 a.m. luncheon at the 1st Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris.  Pastor Don Mayberry will be the speaker/singer.   For reservations call Janice at 743-5770.

December 19

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

FISH & GAME Association  6:30 p.m. Christmas supper with business meeting to follow.  Those who signed up to bring food items for the canceled Thanksgiving meeting are asked to bring those items and others are asked to bring desserts. Bring you gifts and donations for the Oxford County Families in Crisis to the meeting. Members are encouraged to attend and elect officers and directors for 2013.  FMI visit www.npfg.org.

December 20

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

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 22 

CRAFT FAIR  Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion as a fundraiser for the Girl Scouts.  9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112, corner of Skeetfield Rd. and Rte. 121, Oxford.  There will be homemade crafts and baked goods for all.  Cost to rent a table is $10 for a 3x6 table.  FMI on renting a booth, please call the Post at 539-2649 and leave a message. 

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.

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 two films, one in opposition to tar sands and one in support of tar sands. A community conversation and questions and answer session will follow.  

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

 January 5

COMMUNITY SUPPER  5:50 p.m. at the Congregational Church of E. Sumner, 50 Main St.  Donations accepted.  Supper includes chicken enchiladas, dessert, and raffle items.    

Ongoing

Mondays

H.O.P.E. GROUP  4-6 p.m. at the Haskell House at the 1st Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., So. Paris.  Ken Hamilton is the leader. FMI call 890-3673.

First Monday

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.

Fourth Monday

CRYPTOGRAM challenge  11 a.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  FMI call the library at 743-6994.

First/Third Tuesdays

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

Third Tuesday

SNOW HOPPERS  6:30 p.m. meeting at the Paris Town Office.  All are welcome to attend and join in the fun and activities.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN United  11:30 a.m. dinner  followed by a program at the 1st Congregational Church, Main St., So.   Paris.  For reservations, call Janice at 743-5770.

Wednesdays

ANCESTRY  assistance  10 a.m. at the Paris Public Library.   Explore Ancestry's genealogical resources with Shannon.  You may bring your own laptop.  Please pre-register by calling the library at 7843-6994.

TERRIC TALES  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.  1/2 hour program for ages 2-5 featuring books, songs, finger plays, rhymes and a craft. To register call 743-5309.

Thursdays

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.

STORY TIME  10 a.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.    Stores and crafts for ages birth to 4 years.   FMI call the library at 743-6994

First /Third Thursday

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St.

Second Thursday

RUBBER STAMPING  5:30 p.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  Materials fee is $10.  Make 3-4 projects at each class with Kathy Pulsifer.  To sign up call Kathy at 539-4335 or 890-6874.

STAYING ON YOUR FEET  9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Bldg. (193 Main St.), Norway.  Learn how to keep your balance and stay fir.  FMI or to register, call 744-6160 or visit online at www.wmhcc.org/smhrehab.

Fourth Thursday

BOOK CLUB with Old and New Classics  7 p.m. at the Paris Public Library, Main St.  FMI call Michaela or Jennifer at 743-6994.

Fridays

BOOK TIME  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  15 minute program for birth to age 2 featuring stories, finger plays and lap sits.

Fourth Friday

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

Second Saturday

STORY TIME  11 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main St.  This is a themed story time and children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun.   FMI call the library at 743-5309.