Community calendar - December 27, 2012

 Holidays

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 28

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

December 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. 

SATURDAY MOVIE  10 a.m. showing of  “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” at the Harrison Library.  Free and open to the public.  FMI call the library at 583-2970.

December 30

SPECIAL MUSIC  10 a.m. at the 1st Universalist Church, Pine St., So. Paris. Special musical selections from the choir and the congregation as well as flute solos by Renee Wales.  As well as celebrating the new year the worship service will also celebrate the lives of those members who passed away in 2012 with candle lightings by family members.  Marilyn Hammond and Sharon Bouchard will facilitate the service.  Coffee and fellowship will follow the worship service and all are welcome.  Childcare is available and the church is wheelchair accessible.

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, 24

ORIENTATIONS TO SERVICES  Hosted by the WMCA CareerCenter in So. Paris.  9 a.m. on Jan. 3, and 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 24,  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 will want to attend and find out how the CareerCenter can help.  There are upcoming, occupationally based training programs in the Oxford Hills starting in January 2013.   FMI call 743-7763 ext. 1.    People may also stop at the Norway Memorial Library on Mon.  or Wed. from 10 a.m.-noon and get more information from CareerCenter staff as they host walk-in hours during this time. 

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 9

BETHEL SENIOR Citizens  11 a.m. meeting at the Bethel Methodist Church for a potluck meal.  Members will bring a dish to share and also items for the auction to be held as a fundraiser for the club. 

January 15

PATHWAYS THROUGH GRIEF  Sponsored by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for adults.  Program is free.  6-7:30 p.m. for 8 weeks in Norway.  Sessions help participants understand the grief process, share feelings and experiences and find hope and comfort. All programs are led by trained bereavement volunteers and/or professional grief facilitators.   You must pre-register by calling the Bereavement Dept. at 777-7740 or 1-800-482-7412.

January 19

BABYSITTING 101  Offered by the Girl Scouts of Maine.   9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for all girls in Grades 5 and up in the Norway/Paris area at St. Catherine's Church, Norway.    Cost of the program is $6.  There is an additional $12 membership fee for non-Girl Scouts.  (Membership assistance is available for the membership fee.)   Space is limited.  Pre-registration along with payment is necessary by Jan. 11th.  Program will include: getting your baby-sitting business started, playtime ideas for children of all ages, understanding the likes and dislikes of children and troubleshooting and solutions to the most common problems a baby-sitter faces.  Babysitting 101 certification.  FMI or to register, call Jeanie at 364-3639 or 1-888-922-4763, ext. 237 or e-mail jduguay@gsmaine.org.

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.