Wed, Jun 19, 2013

Community

  • A grass skirt, the Hula, leis and pina colada juice

    HULA DANCER — Lexi Yates, sharing information about the Hula Dance with Paris Public Library's Geo-Kids.

  • 4-H Field Day

    OXFORD — Make plans to join the 4-H Field Day in celebration of 100 years of Maine 4-H. Field Day will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oxford County Fairgrounds. This event is free and open to the public. Come learn about 4-H in Oxford County while participating in a wide variety of activities. There will be a Working Steer Demonstration, old fashion games such as sack races, three-legged races, egg on a spoon and more! There will be prizes for all ages. Those attending are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.

  • This & That

    Teen dance

    PARIS — A teen dance with TJ the DJ will be held Thursday, July 11, and Thursday, August 8, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion Post 72 on 12 Church Street in South Paris. Admission is $6 and the 20th person through the door also receives $20. There will be door prizes and snacks and drinks or purchase. Come one, come all. For more information, call 595-8499.

    Jones Dance Band

  • Cryptogram challenge continues

    PARIS — Congratulations to Cassandra McAlister for being the $5 winner of Paris Public Library's May Cryptogram Contest. June's cryptograms are ready to pick up at Paris Public Library's front desk. This month's focus is quotes. June's completed cryptograms need to be in on or before June 29 for the $5 drawing.

  • Hebron Academy to host annual Green Sweep yard sale

    HEBRON — The Hebron Academy Parents Association and Hebron juniors are hosting the school’s annual “Green Sweep” garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 in Robinson Arena on Route 119. The event is free and open to the public. Each year a surplus of items is left in the dormitories after boarding students who are unable to bring home all belongings depart for the summer. Unwanted items are in good condition and have been mildly used; they include books, sports equipment, clothing, bedding, lamps, electronics, shoes, furniture and more.

  • Public breakfast

    HARRISON — The Ronald St. John VFW Post, 176 Waterford Road in Harrison, will be holding its popular breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the post. The breakfast features scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit cups, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. The cost is $6 per person for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.

  • Hardy Girls announces third annual Summer Institute

    WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls Healthy Women invites teachers, social workers, counselors, health educators, coaches, parents, and anyone else who works with girls to attend their third annual Summer Institute, “Navigating Girl World: Connecting the Dots…Changing the Culture” on June 26-28 in beautiful Freeport.

  • Maine Conservation Corps welcomes Bernier as Team Leader

    AUGUSTA — The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) recently welcomed Matthew Bernier, of Poland, to serve as a Team Leader and AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2013 season. Bernier is the son of Jean and Peter Bernier, also of Poland. The MCC conducts conservation projects throughout the state of Maine, including extensive recreational trail construction and rehabilitation.

  • Free community yoga class

    NORWAY — Posabilities - Physical Therapy, Yoga, & Yoga Therapy will be hosting the second annual OH Yoga! free community yoga class on Friday June 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in celebration of the first anniversary of OH Yoga! Come meet OH Yoga! instructors Julie Beddie, Katey Branch, Kathryn Gardner and Katey Hawes and experience each of their unique teaching styles. Props and modifications will be provided making this class fully accessible to all, including those with no prior yoga experience.

  • This & That

    Breakfast

    MINOT — The Minot Methodist Church, at the corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, will be hosting an old-fashioned country breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. This is an opportunity to see what our ancestors ate following their early morning chores. Tickets are only $5 for adults and children under the age of six are free.

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