Community Calendar - January 24, 2013

Meetings, events, classes

January 24

ORIENTATIONS TO SERVICES  Hosted by the WMCA CareerCenter in So. Paris.  1:30 p.m. 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. 

PUBLIC FORUM  "Protecting Land"  7 p.m. at  at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St., Norway.    Lee Dasher will talk about the Western Foothills Land Trust, where she serves as executive director.  She will discuss the land trust movement in Maine, and nationally. Join the group with your ideas, experience and questions.  There will be refreshments.  FMI call Tom at 743-2183.

January 25

MOTHER/SON DANCE  Proceeds will help send the Scouts of Pack 130 to summer camp this year. 6-9 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St.  No age limit.  Tickets are $12 per mother and son and if you have more than one son the total price is $15.   Tickets are available at Guy E. Rowe School, Paris Elementary School and at Books N Things, Norway.  FMI call Carissa at 272-4384 or Kathy at 890-5115.

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion with proceeds will go to fund current and future programs of the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion.  Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the games will start at 6 p.m. and go until it's over.  Buy in will be $35.  Food will be available at the kitchen.   In addition, there will be a door prize to be drawn just before the games begin.  This will also be a BYOB event for those who might prefer that option.  FMI call 539-2649.

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

January 26

MONTHLY PROGRAM  7-9 p.m. in the Community Room at  Alvin Bolster Ricker Library, Rte. 26, Poland.  This is the first of 12 free  monthly programs.  Claire Walker will be presenting a retrospective of Jane Ricker, the wife of Mr. Ricker and a good friend of Mrs. Walker.

JONES BAND  7-10 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Church St., So. Paris.  Cost is $5 for adults to dance to old fashioned dance music.

POSABILITIE OPEN HOUSE  9-10:15 a.m.  Vinyasa Yoga practice led by Kathryn Gardner,  followed by a Therapeutic Yoga class 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with Katey Hawse and a Zumba class 1:30-2:30 p.m. lead by Carley Packard at 15 Tannery St., Norway.  Classes are free and open to the public.  Public is invited to come in  and tour the therapy clinic and studio spaces from 1-4 p.m.  Complementary massages offered by Katey Branch and complementary energy work from Anne Smith  will be available from1-3 p.m.  Light, healthy snacks and beverages will be offered during the open house.  Posabilities is owned and operated by Katey Hawse and will offer physical therapy and yoga therapy services, and a variety of yoga classes.  FMI please visit posabilities4u.com, or call 743-0930 or e-mail posabilities4u@gmail.com.

TICKET AUCTION  Proceeds to benefit the OH Girls Basketball program.  Doors open at 11 a.m. and tickets drawn at 1 p.m. at OHMS, Pine St., So. Paris.  Lots of great items, gift certificates, and experiences to be won.  Concessions and lunch will be available.

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

January 26, 27

SNOW FEST  Sponsored by the Norway Trackers Snowmobile Club.  9 a.m.-sundown on Norway Lake.   2 days of snowmobile racing, radar runs, grudge matches, and an antique snowmobile exhibition and parade. Food court on the ice both days features hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chowder, chili, desserts, and soft drinks. Food and fun for the whole family.  FMI go to www.norwaytrackers.com.

January 27

BRIGID WHITNEY-GALLAGHER  11 a.m. guest speaker at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St.   Brigid is a local writer and poet.  In addition to writing, she works with children who have disabilities. Brigid will be speaking on “The Things We Hold.”   Using original writing, Brigid will explore memory, emotion and the unconscious believes that shape our lives.  Childcare is provided and social hour follows the service. 

January 29

LAKE CHRISTOPHER Neighborhood  6 p.m. meeting  with 4-H/UMaine camp director Ron Fournier at the Woodstock Town Office.  All are welcome to come and talk with Ron and discuss the programs and activities at the camp, and give input into neighborhood concerns.   FMI call  Jan at 665-2233.

January 30

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Rick Gammon from Gammon Landscape Nursery in Auburn will speak on hydrangeas.

January 31

TAR SANDS  7 p.m. meeting at the Waterford Town Office, 366 Valley Rd., Waterford.  Learn more about tar sands oil and how it effects Waterford.  There will be a brief presentation followed by questions and answers.  FMI call  Ray at 583-6613. 

February 1

PRETEEN DANCE  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dance starts at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  Cost is $5 and there will be door prizes, dancing contests and open kitchen.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 2

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 3

WINTER FUN Day  Sponsored by the Waterford World's Fair.  10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Highview Farm, 48 Leader Harmon Rd., Harrison. Dig out your warm clothes — hats, mittens, boots and a warm jacket.  The Fair mobile food wagon will be serving corn and fish chowder, beans and hot dogs, fried dough, meatball subs and brownies for dessert. If you want you can cook your hot dog or marshmallows on the bonfire which will be going all day.   Bill will be giving sleigh rides for $5 per person and then you can go sledding on the big hill in front of the farm. Also, check out all the animals in the barn.  FMI call Bill at 595-1601.

February 4

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 the meeting will be "Who controls our ground water?” The moderator is Earl Morse.  FMI call 583-6957 or e-mail the library atwla@waterford.lib.me.us

GENEALOGY 101  1-2:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  Program will provide information about the basics of genealogy research and how your local and state library can help you get started on researching your family’s history. An introduction to Ancestry.com, a resource made available free of charge to Maine citizens through MARVEL, Maine’s Virtual Library will be included. The program will be led by Emily Schroeder. To register, call the library at 743-5309 ext. 1 or stop by the library’s information desk.   

February 5

eBOOKS, eREADERS/TABLETS  6:30 p.m. at the Paris Public Library, Market Sq.  This will be an interactive session where you can learn how to download eBooks from the library, learn about other eBook sources, and obtain more general help using your device.  eReader and tablet assistance on a “drop-in” basis  will be provided on Mondays, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m..  Just bring in your device and any questions that you may have. FMI call the at 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.  SCHOOLHOUSE ART Center  7 p.m. annual meeting in the Watchic Lake Room at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Rd.  Anyone interested in the future of the Arts in the community is encouraged to attend the meeting. Focus will be to report on the Schoolhouse activities of 2012, discuss goals for 2013, and elect a Board of Directors for the year ahead.  FMI  call 642-3743.

 February 6

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

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.

February 8

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Doors open at 5 p.m. and start time is 6:15 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  Cost is $35 and this is a BYOB event.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 9

JANE RICKER Tea Party  3-5 p.m. at Ricker Memorial Library, Rte. 26, Poland.  Free and is being held to honor Jane Ricker and the 50th anniversary of the Ricker Memorial Library.  Desserts will be offered.

STAMP-A-STACK  Fundraiser for 4-H What Ever Club of Norway.  1 p.m. at the Oxford Rec. Hall, King St., Oxford.  Make 15 cards for $25.  Prepay and your name will go into a drawing.  Leader will be Kathryn Pulsifer, Stampin Up Independent Demonstrator.  FMI call Kathy at 539-4335 or 890-6874.

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

 February 13

BETHEL SENIOR CITIZENS  11 a.m. meeting  at the Funky Red Barn for a meeting and dinner.  Dinner is a choice of roast beef or haddock and the price is $12.  Reservations must be made before January 31, by calling Caroline at 824-3226 or Arlene at 824-2877.

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Eli Goodwin will talk on underused plants and techniques. 

February 14

ONE BILLION RISING- Moving our World- Rise Up and Dance to End Violence  7 p.m. in the Forum at OHCHS.

February 15

VALENTINE'S DAY  Doors open at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  $8 for chem free event and there is a DJ.   Families welcome.  There is an open kitchen.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 16

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 22

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

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Doors open at 5 p.m. and start time is 6:15 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  Cost is $35 and this is a BYOB event.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 23

PICKWICK CLUB  12:30-2:30 p.m. at the  Auburn Public Library's Community Room. Discussion will be Charles Dickens's "Little Dorrit, Book One." FMI call Alexis 778-4510 or Joanne 583-6957.

BINGO  Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 112, 169 King St., Oxford.  There is an open kitchen and hot meals.  FMI call 539-2649.

February 27

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mike Murphy  will talk on woodland plants.

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.

March 13

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mark Brandhorst will talk on rock plants.

March 21, May 16

BOOK CHATS  10:30 a.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  These Book Chats are a time to meet with fellow readers, share the books you are currently reading, get suggestions from the group, and ask book related questions.  These are free and open to the public; however participants are encouraged to sign up ahead of time.  FMI call the library at 743-5309, or e-mail at norlib@norway.lib.me.us.

March 22

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

March 27

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Cindy Tibbetts  will talk on herbs.

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.

April 10

GARDEN TALK  3:30 p.m. tea and 4 p.m. talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.    Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Mary Van Nest will talk on birds.

April 26

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

May 24

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

June 26

HOGAN-WHITNEY POND Association 9 a.m. annual meeting at the Oxford Town Hall.

June 28

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

July 26

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

August 23

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

September 27

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

October 25

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

November 22

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

December 27

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

Public Suppers

January 26

SATURDAY SUPPER  Sponsored by the Starburst and WACT Youth Groups with Pastor Joyce.  5-6 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121), Casco.    Cost is $7 for adults and $ for children.  Enjoy homemade baked beans, franks, casseroles, salads, brown bread, beverages and  homemade pies. 

FUNDRAISER SUPPER  Sponsored by the Hebron  Historical Society to raise money for its building fund,  All proceeds will be double matched by Norway Savings. Bank.   4-6 p.m. at the Hebron Fire House, Rte. 119.  Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for under 12.  Meal will feature chicken and turkey pot pie with vegetable, salad, biscuits, dessert and beverage - eat in or take out.  Greenwood Mountain Inn and Chef Daryel Rosario will be supplying much of the food and some of the raffle prizes.

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 of this group for folks dealing with serious personal issues from health to hard times.  FMI call 890-3673 or go to www.hopehealing.org.

DIVORCE CARE Support Group  6-8 p.m. meeting at the Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main St, Rte. 26, Oxford.  FMI  call 743-7310 or e-mail office@oaccmaine.org.

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.

FOOD PANTRY  1-3 p.m. at the W. Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St.  Open to W. Paris residents.   FMI call Pastor Randolph at 376-6854.

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. in the downstairs meeting room of Common Ground Counseling, 235 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.