Community Calendar – Januray 31, 2013

Meetings, events, classes

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. 

January 31-March 8

CHILDREN'S BOOK Donations Needed  Sponsored by the Norway/Paris Kiwanis Club for its community breakfast and children's book fair.  New and used books may be dropped off at these locations:  Hair Plus, 41 Paris St., Norway; Norway Savings Bank , 261 Main St., Norway and TD Bank, 1586 Main St., Oxford. 

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.

POLAND HISTORICAL Society  10 a.m. meeting at the old schoolhouse, Rte. 26, Poland Corner, weather permitting.  Public is welcome.  FMI call 998-4391.

TAKE YOUR CHILD  to the Library Day  During library hours at the Harrison Village Library and Waterford Library.   Both libraries will welcome new and existing child patrons to the library with a special appearance by Bruce the Moose, magic tricks, and door prizes. Harrison Village Library will also offer activities for caregivers and children throughout the day. Bruce the Moose will appear at Waterford Library at 10:30 a.m. and at Harrison Village Library at 12 p.m. FMI call the libraries at 583-2970 (Harrison) or 583-2050 (Waterford).

TEXAS HOLD'EM  Sponsored by the HarrisonLions Club with proceeds to be used to provide services that the club renders to the community.  Doors open at 11:30 a.m., start time is 1 p.m. and end time is 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd., Harrison. $55 entry fee includes the stipend for the State license fee.  Food and refreshments will be available at this BYOB event.  Limited to 100 players.

CONCERT FUNDRAISER  Proceeds will benefit the food pantry.  6 p.m. at the Norway Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St.   Several Maine musicians  will be performing.  Please come and bring a friend and enjoy a great concert.   FMI call  the pastor at 393-6960.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE  Sponsored by the American Red Cross.  8 a.m.-1 p.m. at SMH, Main St., Norway.

SENIOR SOCIAL and Luncheon   Sponsored and hosted by Harrison Parks and Rec.    11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Harrison Fire Station.  Cost is $3.  Lunch will be homemade beef stew and rolls, decorate a cupcake, juice, coffee and tea.  Harrison Village Library will present the Reader’s Theatre with Kathleen Kramer and Jane Riseman and a group of Mrs. Toohey’s 6th grade students at the Harrison School will be volunteering their help.  There will also be Valentine word puzzles and games, maze puzzle, prizes, guess the number of M&Ms and Bingo.

February 5, 21

ORIENTATIONS to WMCA/CareerCenter Services/Training.  9 a.m. on  on Feb. 5, and 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. at 4 Western Ave. (Chamber of Commerce Bldg.), 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.  FMI call 743-7763 extension 1.   


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.

HONEY BEE Club  1 p.m. workshop at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.   Speaker is Carol Cottrill.  Topic will be "Wintering Bees."   Public is welcome.  FMI call John at 743-5009 or e-mail Kevin at farrout@roadrunner.com.  

FOR THE LOVE of a Song Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library.  Free and open to the public. Evening of music featuring 12 talented Western Maine singers.   Performers choose one of their favorite songs to sing and these personal selections range from pop, country, historical and original songs.  Singers  include Steve Jones, Ed Gabrielsen, Fawn Palmer, Donna Chickering, Bill Libby,  Steve Session, Jennifer St.Pierre, Tom Ferent, Joel Pulkkinen and James Bennett. Some will accompany themselves, and others will be accompanied by the SuperMoon Trio, consisting of Dawson Hill, Kristen Short and Rusty Wiltjer.  Short and Hill will also sing.Friends of the Library will provide refreshments following the concert.

BASKET WORKSHOP  10 a.m.-3 p.m. at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.   Cost of $30 includes lunch as well as the instruction and the basket making supplies.   Karen Ellis and Joyce Sweatt will be teaching participants how to make either a heart shaped or a red basket.  FMI or to reserve a place, call McLaughlin Garden at 743-8820.

SWINGIN' BEARS  Square Dance Club.  7-10 p.m. at OHMS, Pine 
St., So. Paris.   Admission is $6.  Non-dancers welcome at no charge. Darrell Sprague will call for the square dancing and Carol Stewart Arsenault will cue for the round dancing. Refreshments are served at intermission with door prizes and a Pot O' Gold drawing.  FMI call Eleanor at 782-4050.

BLOOD PRESSURE Check  9 a.m.-noon at the Sumner Town Office. Cocoa, cookies and conversation will be available for all attendees.

February 10

ALAN DAY Community Garden  2-4 p.m. organizing meeting for 2013 at Fare Share Commons, Norway.  There will be organic bulk seed order and sign up for garden plots, projects and workshops.   Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join this community organizing meeting. There will be light refreshments.  To learn more go to alandaygarden.wordpress.com, e-mail alandaycommunitygarden@gmail.com or call 743-2423.

February 11

RELAY FOR LIFE Kick-off  6 p.m. at Four Season's Function Center, So. Paris..  Anyone wishing to learn more about Relay For Life or wanting to participate in some way is welcome.  Plans for this year's Relay For Life will be announced at the Kick-Off event.  At this Kick-Off event, teams can sign up, individuals can volunteer, survivors can get support and businesses can learn about sponsorships and more.  

February 12

CONSTANT CONTACT E-Mail Marketing  Workshop  Sponsored by SCORE.  9-11 a.m. at the Norway Town Hall, 19 Danforth St.  Participants will learn: Setting up your Constant Contact account, Creating an e-mail campaign and editing a template, Branding your emails with your logo, colors and photos, Creating content that people want to receive and read, Importing your e-mail list into your Constant Contact database and Getting new subscribers by adding sign-up boxes.  Presenter is Tracy O’Clair.  Register by calling SCORE at 743-0499 or online at http://conta.cc/10ilw0d.

February 13

BETHEL SENIORS  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. 

BLOOD DRIVE  Sponsored by the American Red Cross.  12-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 184 Congress St., Rumford. 

February 14

DANCE 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 18

BLOOD DRIVE  2-7 p.m. at Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Rd., Oxford

 February 20

BLOOD DRIVE  2-7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 26 Casco Rd., Naples.

BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bridgton Hospital, Hospital Dr., Bridgton.

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 26

BLOOD DRIVE  1-6 p.m. at United Parish Congregational Church, Harrison.

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.

February 27. March 6, 8

DIABETIC Education sponsored by Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic.  8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bridgton Hospital Boardroom. Series requires physician referral and early registration is suggested due to its popularity (class size is limited to assure personal attention). Topics covered include: the importance of exercise and physical activity, healthy meal plans and diabetes, hypoglycemia signs and symptoms, medications to control diabetes, complications and diabetes, diabetes and eye care, and diabetes and proper foot care. Medicaid and most insurance plans cover the course registration fee.  A dietary consultation is required, and should be done before the classes begin.  Please contact Linda at 647-6062 to schedule an appointment for this consultation. Participants are encouraged to bring a relative or a friend with them.  FMI or to register call 647-6064. 

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 9-10

DOWNHILL DERBY  24-hour downhill ski challenge to benefit WinterKids.  Starts at 12 p.m. on March 9, and ends at 12 p.m. on March 10, at Mt. Abram, Locke Mills.  Registration fee is $85 per person.  In addition to skiing and boarding there will be plenty of activities to keep you entertained around the clock. Form a team with your friends and family.   There is a 50 team limit, so reserve your spot early and create a team now.   Your other team members can sign up and join your team at a later time. Just be sure to tell them your team name.  Teams must be a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 10. All participants must be at least 12 years old.

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

February 2

TURKEY dinner  5 p.m. at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church St., So. Paris.  The cost will be $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.   Homemade pies for dessert.  Ample parking behind the library and town office.

ROAST BEEF supper Proceeds go towards maintenance of the Society's bldg.    4:30--6:30 p.m. at the Mechanic Falls Historical Society, 64 Elm St., Mechanic Falls.  Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for 12 and under.  Side dish of roast turkey will also be available.  History of Mechanic Falls will be available for the purchase price of $20 each.

February 15

ITALIAN dinner Sponsored by the Otisfield softball teams (Farm League and Little League) with proceeds to be used or uniforms, sweatshirts, equipment and updates to snack shack.  2 seatings from 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 121.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.  Menu will include lasagna, spaghetti and gluten-free choices. Possible entertainment to follow. FMI call Amy at 627-4319.

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.