Community Calendar - December 20, 2012

 Holidays

December 21

CHRISTMAS CAROLING  Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Harrison Seventh Day Adventist Church,  2 Naples Rd. Public is invited to join in to go caroling in the village and then return to the Fellowship

December 22

VESPERS PROGRAM  4 p.m. at the Harrison Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd.  Program will include the Christmas Story, and a social time to follow. All are welcome. Please join us. FMI call Sue at 583-2560 or Coreen at 693-4047.

SEASONAL MUSIC  1 p.m. at the Harrison Village Library.  Free and open to the public.  Live music will feature Bea Asken  on recorders and viols, Andrea Asken-Dunn  on recorders and Neil James on lute and viol.  . Stay and enjoy the whole concert, or listen while you browse for a read.  FMI call the library at 583-2970.

December 23

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE   6 p.m. at the 1st Baptist Church of Paris Hill.  All are welcome to attend.   Pastor Caffey wants participants to know that "real" candles will not be used due to the age of the church building.   Christmas carols and Scripture readings will share the true meaning of Christmas to families and neighbors.  No offering will be taken.  Building is handicap accessible. After the service a reception will be held in the Cummings Hall downstairs for all those who attend.  Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for everyone.  FMI call Rev. Caffey at 754-7970.  In case of a weather cancellation, please refer to http://www.wcsh6.com.

December  24

CHRISTMAS EVE Services  4 p.m. family worship and 11:30 p.m. candlelight service at 1st Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., So. Paris.  Services will feature songs of Christmas, the story of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke and various sermons will all attempt to relate the Christmas story of hope and light to our everyday ordinary lives.

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. 

CHRISTMAS EVE Service  7 p.m. at E. Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Rd., off  Rte. 121, Otisfield.  Music will be provided by an expanded choir, directed by Priscilla Delehanty.  Deacons holding a basket will collect a free-will offering as people leave after the service and money will be used to help area people in need.

CHRISTMAS EVE Service  6 p.m. at the Hebron Community Baptist Church.

CHRISTMAS EVE Services  6 p.m. family service of lessons and carols and 11 p.m. candlelight service with scripture and song at  2nd Congregational Church, corner of Main and Paris St., across from Rowe School.   All are welcome to join us in celebrating  the holiest of nights in a beautiful stained glass sanctuary decorated for the season with greens and poinsettias.

CHRISTMAS EVE Family Service  5 p.m. at Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill, Waterford Flat. Rev. Anita White will lead the service which will retell the Christmas story interspersed with carol singing and choir presentations.  Service will end with a candlelight singing of "Silent Night."

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE  7 p.m. at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church St. So. Paris.  Join the congregation, Pastor Anna-Jean Alexander and Ministry Team member Rick Jackson for this very special service.

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE  5 p.m. at the No. Waterford Church, 5 Kezars Rd. (off Rtes. 35 and 37 and opposite Melby's Market).    All are invited to come and celebrate the Christmas story and enjoy traditional Christmas music.   Service will be conducted by Rev. Doretta Colburn.

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE  Sponsored by the United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and No. Bridgton.   5 p.m. in the Community Room, next to Harrison Fire Station, High St.  Service will feature special music, readings and carols.

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE  6 p.m. at the 1st Universalist Church, W. Paris.  Service will include singing hymns,  special music by musicians, Jim Burke, Jeremiah Goodwin and Brian Dunham,  storytelling and a candlelight recessional. All are welcome to attend.  In place of the traditional offering the church will be accepting donations of nonperishable food or money for the W. Paris Food Pantry. 

December 25

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST  8-10 a.m. at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church St. So. Paris.  Breakfast is free.  Don't spend Christmas alone.  Church is handicap accessible.

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.

BINGO  9 p.m.-midnight at Stone Smart Post 82, 212 Main St., Norway.  Doors open at 7 p.m.   Kitchen will be open for burgers and sandwiches, party favors will be available for the stroke of midnight as well as sparkling cider to toast in the New Year.

Meetings, events, classes

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 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 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 2

VFW MEETING  7 p.m. meeting of Floyd A. Harlow Jr., VFW Post 9787  at the ME Veterans' Home, 477 High St., So. Paris.

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 7

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 ” Does The Earth Have Rights?” Moderator is Jim Kearney.  FMI call 583-6957 or e-mail the library atwla@waterford.lib.me.us.

 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

December 21

FREE SUPPER  5-6 p.m. at the 2nd Congregational Church, corner of Main and Paris St.,  across from Rowe School.  On the menu is a baked ham dinner, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, veggies and desserts by Bruce.  FMI call the church at 743-2290. 

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.