Community Calendar - February 7, 2013

Meetings, events, classes

February 7-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 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.

BYOB DANCE  8-12 p.m. at Ronald St. John VFW Post, Waterford Rd.,  Harrison.   Admission is $10  per person for 21 and over.  Band will be Rockin Roadrunners.   FMI call Ellen at 583-4558 or 461-4558.

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.

PERSON TO PERSON Program  5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ricker Memorial Library, Poland.  5:30 p,m. potluck supper followed by the program.  Guests are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share at the potluck table. Free and open to the public.  Mary Groves will talk on "Poland Mining Camps." Groves, owner of the camps, will also display and discuss a collection of heart-shaped rocks in her talk.

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. 

AARP  MEETING  Noon lunch at the 1st Congregational Church,  E. Main St., So, Paris.   Cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Feb. 8.  Lunch will be oven baked chicken with all the fixings .  Business meeting will begin at 1 p.m.  .  Dues should be paid at this meeting. and a reminder to bring donations for the Food Pantry.  For those going on the March bus trip, that money will  also be due.  Program will be "Gidgets, Gadgets and Thingamabobs" presented by Jeff Auger.

LOVE=CHOCOLATE  5:30 p.m. at the  Harrison Village Library. Program is free and open to the public.   Stacy Martin of Ruby Slippers Café & Bakery will discuss the history of giving chocolate as a token of love, and will also share some techniques for making homemade candy.  FMI call the library at 583-2970.

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 followed by the talk at McLaughlin Garden, Main St., So. Paris.  Talk is free but donations are greatly appreciated.  Eli Goodwin of Goodwin Nursery will discuss "Underused Landscape Plants and Undervalued Landscaping Techniques".  Goodwin has reopened the former Goodschmidt's Nursery on Rte. 26, Oxford. He plans to discuss both plant material and tips to develop a landscape.

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

HEARTS AND CRAFTS  3:30-4:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St.  Come make decorative Valentine's Day crafts.  FMI call the library at 743-5309, ext. 4.

February 14

DANCE One Billion Rising – Moving our World – Rise Up and Dance to End Violence  7 p.m. in the Forum at OHCHS.

WHITMAN MEMORIAL Library Program  2 p.m. at the library, Bryant Pond.  Charlotte Winchester will be leading a holiday craft program. Supplies will be provided. Public is invited at no charge and light refreshments will be served.

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.

SNOWFEST  Sponsored by the Loon Echo Land Trust.   9-11 a.m. at  Five Fields Farm, Rte. 107, So. Bridgton.  Fee of $10 for adults and $5 for ages 17 and under will include trail passes, food and  prizes.  Celebration will include a 10K cross county ski race at 9:00 a.m., a 5k race at 9:15 a.m., and a youth snowshoe fun run at 10:15 a.m.  Races are casual and suitable for all levels. Throughout the morning participants can warm up by the bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments.   Bring your own equipment; rentals are available on site if needed. FMI e-mail Carol  at trek@lelt.org.

VALENTINE PARTY  1-2:45 p.m. at Paris Public Library.  Program is free and all ages are welcome.  Participants will enjoy Valentine’s Day stories, crafts and decorate their own holiday cookies. FMI call the library at 743-6994, or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net.

February 16, 23

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

February 17

VALENTINE SHOW  Presented by the  Down East Country Music Assn., Inc.   Doors will open at 11 a.m. and show from 12- 5 p.m. at the Silver Spur (Rte. 121), Mechanic Falls.  Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for non-members and $2 for under 12.  Entertainment for the afternoon will be performed by the musicians and performing award winners that are Tennessee bound In March for national competitions in Pigeon Forge.  Food concession will be open with your favorite foods and there will be a 50/50 drawing and raffle drawings.  FMI call Jackie at 793-8884 or Lolalee at 674-3104.        

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.

TAX WORKSHOP for Small Business Owners  Offered by Women, Work & Community.  5-8 p.m. video conference at Norway Memorial Library.  Workshop is free and designed for individuals with business income to report, whether you plan to do your own taxes or work with a professional tax preparer.  Snow date will be Feb.  27, from 5-8 p.m. This 3 hour workshop will help you: Learn about what you need to prepare your business taxes. Get organized, feel confident and be ready. Get the tools for organizing your financial records.  FMI or to register, call 753-6505 or e-mail shirley.hamilton@maine.edu.

February 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 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.

FISHING DERBY  Sponsored by Western ME Fish & Game in partnership with Harrison Parks and Rec.  7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Long Lake, 11 miles from Harrison to Naples.  Fees are $2 for ages 0-10 and 11-15 and $5 for ages 16 and up.  Register at the Harrison Town Office until Feb. 22, and then the day of the derby at the Harrison Long Lake boat launch.  1st 100 children to register receive a Tip Up.  Each category winner will receive a priceFMI call Paula at 583-2241 or e-mail pholt@harrisonmaine.org or go to www.harrisonmaine.org.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN of Maine  2-3:30 p.m. at Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.   Doors open at 1:30 p.m.   Free admission.  Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school senior girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. The contestants are evaluated in the following categories: scholastics, self-expression, fitness, talent and interview.  Maine state winner will attend National Finals in Mobile, Alabama with the opportunity to compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of America. Program awards college scholarships to young women who have distinguished themselves at school and in their communities. Those who participate in Distinguished Young Women programs develop interview skills, self-confidence, and other life skills that lead to future success.

February 23, 24

FISHING DERBY  Sponsored by Norway-Paris Fish & Game Assn. and the money raised from the derby goes into the general fund to help the club send several local youngsters to the Un. of ME 4-H  Camp at Bryant Pond. Club opens the derby to all area lakes and ponds. Fish need to be weighed in at the Little Red School House on Norway Lake between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Tickets for the derby are $1  and will also enter you into a drawing for some really nice prizes. Tickets are available from club members, local sports shops or at the derby. Fish stories, homemade goodies and lunch will be available at the Little Red School House both derby days.  All children 12 and under will receive a prize for entering any fish with $50 each for the largest bass, togue, pike, salmon, pickerel, brown trout, brook trout or splake in both adult and junior categories. FMI go to npfg.org.

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 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.

VALENTINE DINNER  5:30 and 7 p.m. seatings at the  Congregational Church of E.  Sumner. Diners will be seated at small tables for up to 4 with candlelight and soft music. They will have a choice of French onion or chicken noodle soup for an entree. The main dish will be either baked turkey or pork loin with mashed potatoes, stuffing, steamed vegetables, rolls, and 3 choices of pie. Orders will be taken and served by waiters.  For reservations call Peggy at 388-2074.  Accommodations can be made for a party of more than 4.

FREE SUPPER   5-6 p.m. at 2nd Congregational Church, corner of Main and Paris St., Norway.  Supper features a hearty beef stew with biscuits, macaroni and cheese and desserts by Bruce. 

February 16

HAM SUPPER  5-6 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St.  Cost is $8 which includes dance to follow.  Supper will include a variety of casseroles and desserts. This will be followed by dancing to the Jones Band from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

February 23

CHURCH SUPPER  6 p.m. at the W. Parish Congregational Church, Bethel.  This will be followed by a Scott Andrews talk on "Schuss-Boom and Schuss-Bust," a slide show of the history of skiing in ME.

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.