Eastern Star meets Oct. 25

AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St.

This will be a special meeting working degrees. There will be refreshments after the meeting. All Eastern Star members are welcome to attend.

Modern Square Dance class begins

LEWISTON — Twin City Spinners will start a new Modern Square Dance class Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Martel School, East Avenue.

No prior experience or dance ability is required. Everyone is welcome.

Square dancing is Maine’s official folk dance. Modern square dance brings new music and new energy to the traditional folk dance. Anyone who knows their left from their right can be a successful square dancer.

Cribbage League winners named

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Oct. 18 were: first place, Ed Madden and Bert Chenard; second, Betty Ames and Lorraine Fillion; third, Louise Pelletier and Roberta Greenlaw; fourth, Pat Records and Gerry Roy; fifth, Monique Nadeau and Sonny Beaudoin.

Next game will be played at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25. For further information, call Roger Labbe at 212-9253.

Texas hold ’em, Halloween dance

MECHANIC FALLS — Mechanic Falls American Legion Post 150 has announced two upcoming events.

Texas hold ’em will be played at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Buy-in is $35.

The post will hold a Halloween dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be a DJ and no cover charge.

VFW Post 1603 breakfasts

AUBURN — The Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave. will once again start having their post breakfasts for the public starting Sunday, Oct. 28, from 8 to 10 a.m. Donations will support community activities.

Complete breakfasts with eggs to order from $4 to $5 include coffee and juice. Any questions, contact Arthur Roy at 784-6883 or ajrvfw@yahoo.com.

Christian-themed Halloween party

LEWISTON — Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12,652 will hold their second annual Christian-Themed Halloween Party for children under the age of 12 accompanied by a parent. The event is free and will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

There will be various activities for the kids including a “Temptation Junction” Haunted House; healthy snacks will be provided.

Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite biblical character or in their best Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize for “Best Boy Costume,” “Best Girl Costume” and “Best Overall Costume.”

For information contact Grand Knight Dan Leclair at 754-2841 or Deputy Grand Knight Joe Turmel at 240-7407.

Sabattus Seniors monthly meeting

SABATTUS — The Sabattus Seniors’ meal and meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Maxwell Hall. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Dinner will be served at noon and will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, carrots and rutabaga, bread and a dessert. To sign up, call Betty at 946-7595 or Pauline at 375-4037. Deadline to register is Sunday, Oct. 28.

Upcoming trips include Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods on Nov. 12 and 13. Cost of $160 per person double-occupancy includes transportation, four meals, hotel and show; Atlantic City, April 29-May 2, $301, Bally’s Hotel, $75 slot voucher; New York City, June 7-10, $445, includes six meals and more; Washington, D.C., Sept. 12-14, $509, eight meals and tours.

Everyone is invited on the group’s trips. For more information call Jean Doyon at 784-5264.

Barker Mill Christmas fair

AUBURN — A Christmas fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Barker Mill Arms, 143 Mill St.

There will be baked goods, door prizes, food baskets and a 50/50 raffle.

The kitchen will offer doughnuts, coffee, hot dogs, beans and meat pie.

Minot Methodist Church fair

MINOT — The Minot Methodist Church fair “Susanna’s Treasures” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the church vestry.

Free coffee will be offered. A luncheon will be available at 11:30 a.m.

Crafts including knit goods, mittens and decorations will be available as well as Rada products. Home-baked food will include cookies, cakes, breads, pies, candy and home-canned goods.

There will also be door prizes and a silent auction table.

Occupy Maine birthday party

BRUNSWICK — A celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bank of America, Maine Street, in honor of the Occupy Maine Bath/Brunswick region first birthday. For information call 725-7675.

Knee surgery presentation

LEWISTON — A presentation by Dr. David Wexler of St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave.

Wexler will discuss new technology and procedures that cause less trauma during surgery and lead to a faster recovery. He’ll also talk about how knee replacements last much longer than replacements made just a decade ago. The audience will have a chance to ask  questions.

During his 23 years as a surgeon, Wexler’s training has included various subspecialties providing a broad experience. His main focus at St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics is lower limb joint reconstruction including hip, knee and ankle replacement.

Seating for his presentation is limited so call 777-8481 to reserve a spot today.