clubs, mtgs

 Support group

LEWISTON — Mended Hearts, a patient-run support group for heart disease patients and their families, will meet on Thursday, September 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Young Wing First-Floor Conference Room, located near the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center. There is no charge for participation.

Anyone interested in learning more about Mended Hearts is urged to call 795-8230 or e-mail StroutCh@cmhc.org.

Mended Hearts is affiliated with the American Heart Association.

Historical

BETHEL — Coinciding with the Bethel Chamber of Commerce's "Harvest Fest" taking place on Saturday, September 15, the Bethel Historical Society will present a program exploring the fascinating character and career of Charles Kellogg (1868-1949), an American vaudeville performer who developed the remarkable ability to perfectly reproduce bird song, and who, at one time, operated a very popular "Nature Camp" at North Newry.

A campaigner for the protection of the redwood forests of California, Kellogg was born on a ranch in Susanville in that state and grew up in the 1870s observing the animals and birds of the forests.

He constructed a mobile home, called the "Travel Log," out of a redwood tree and drove it around the country to raise awareness of the plight of the California forests. By the time he was 22, Kellogg was performing his bird songs on vaudeville tours around the country, and by his forties he was traveling outside of the United States, performing for audiences throughout Europe.

In 1911 Victor Records signed Kellogg to his first recording contract. He recorded with the company until 1919, mostly singing classical and light classical pieces.

This special “Harvest Fest” program will be presented by Roxanne Gupta, Charles Kellogg's grand-niece, and Donald G. Bennett, past president of the Bethel Historical Society. The event will take place in the exhibit hall at the Dr. Moses Mason House, 14 Broad Street, starting at 1:30 p.m.

POLAND — Poland Historical Society will be holding its monthly meeting September 19 at the Old School House, located on Route 26, Poland Corner.

A business meeting will be in order, to discuss the upcoming dates of future society meetings; also a date will be decided upon to have the school house opened to the public one day a week throughout the fall, winter and spring months.

All members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 998-4391.

Finnish-American

WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple Street in West Paris.

Following a brief business meeting and a coffee social, Jimmy Lowell will present a program on the late Paris gunsmith, Eino Heikkinen. The library, gift shop and museum will be open. The public is welcome to attend.

Coffee

NORWAY — The Weary Club, 385 Main Street in Norway, will be sponsoring a morning coffee for club members and others on Saturday, September 15, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

If you have always been curious about the Weary Club, possess political wisdom and a Yankee philosophy, you are invited to stop by for coffee and donuts.

Members will be honored to give you a brief history of the club and discuss membership in this unique and historical organization.