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Farmington area
Livermore Falls, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post Hall, Reynolds Avenue. Free. FMI: 897-3593 or 897-3072.
Livermore Falls, Tuesday, Dec. 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, 69 Main St.
New Sharon, Thursday, Dec. 30: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library. FMI: 779-1128.
Farmington, Friday, Dec. 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive.
Phillips, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve social, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Community Center, Depot Street. $5, 12 and under free. Music by Travis Pinkham and Revelation ’90. Elementary and middle school children must be with adult.
Wilton, Friday, Dec. 31: Passport Dinner Tour: “Phantom of the Opera,” 6 p.m., Wilson Grange. $12. Dress in finest or in costume. Reservations required. FMI: 645-2400 or mewood@beeline-online.net.
Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 1: Farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to noon, Grange Hall.
New Sharon, Saturday, Jan. 1: Pies Plus, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Congregational Church, Cape Cod Hill Road. Preorders available for $8. FMI: 778-2366.
Wilton, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.
Oxford Hills area
Bridgton, Thursday, Dec. 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 23: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. Infants up to age 5. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.
Sumner, Friday, Dec. 24: Living Nativity, 6:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner. Candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. FMI: 388-2667.
Paris, Saturday, Dec. 25: Community Christmas dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, East Main Street. Free. Takeout available. Hosted by Friends of Oxford Hills. FMI: 674-5185.
Paris, Monday, Dec. 27: Funny stories and snow crafts, 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. All ages. FMI: 743-6994.
Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 28: Family game night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.
Norway, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Ages 2 to 6. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.
Oxford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, 169 King St.
Paris, Thursday, Dec. 30: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.
South Paris, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance and buffet, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Legion Hall. $15, couple $30. Music by Jones Dance Band. Reservations and FMI: 743-7965.
Hartford, Saturday, Jan. 1: Clothing center, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Church Street, across from Community Church.
Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Family game night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. FMI: 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@msln.net.
Rumford area
Rumford, Saturday, Dec. 25: Open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Baptist Church, 112 Washington St. All are welcome. FMI: 369-0703.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Dixfield, Monday, Dec. 27: Supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship Hall, 1 Blyne St. Free. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Adventist Community Services. Call for a ride. FMI: 562-4248 or 418-0043.
Rumford, Monday, Dec. 27: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or e-mail library@mexicomaine.net.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Preschool story hour, 10 a.m., Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. Ages 2 to 5. FMI: 364-3661.
Rumford, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Free lunch, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. All are welcome. Doors open at 10 a.m. Served by GRAMPS. FMI: 364-7242.
Dixfield, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library, 42 Main St. FMI: 562-8838.
Mexico, Monday, Jan. 3: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. FMI: 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.
Dixfield, Tuesday, Jan. 4: After-school program, 3 to 5 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library, 42 Main St.
Lewiston area
Auburn, Thursday, Dec. 23: Teen movie series presents “Stardust,, 2:45 to 5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640 or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 23: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Lewiston, Saturday, Dec. 25: Christmas dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St. Free. Delivery available for shut-ins. FMI: 783-6086.
Auburn, Monday, Dec. 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.
Lewiston, Monday, Dec. 27: All-ages storytime, 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 28: Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 2 1/2 to 5. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 28: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Auburn, Wednesday, Dec. 29: Family movie, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free. FMI: 333-6640, ext. 3, or www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
Lewiston, Thursday, Dec. 30: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $35 per couple. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by Vintage. Sponsored by Council 106. FMI: 784-2225, 754-1237 or 784-0389.
Mechanic Falls, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., American Legion Post 150. $10. Music by Dog Pile. FMI: 345-9587.
Sabattus, Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music by The Trio. FMI: 375-6214.
Lewiston, Tuesday, Jan. 4: Kids clothes closet, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.
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