Briefly

Children’s author visits library

RUMFORD — Children’s author Cynthia Lord will make a presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Rumford Elementary School.

The school’s annual Literacy Night is open the the public. A book fair will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library.

Lord will conduct writing workshops with the students Thursday and Friday.

She has written the novels, “Happy Birthday Hamster,” “Touch Blue,” “Rules” and “Hot Rod Hamster.”

Craft fair, luncheon

FARMINGTON — A holiday craft fair and luncheon will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the American Legion Hall.

The event is hosted by Auxiliary Unit 28. For more information, call 778-9585.

All-you-can-eat holiday breakfast

KINGFIELD — A community all-you-can-eat holiday breakfast is being offered Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Kingfield United Methodist Church on High Street.

The menu will include homemade sausage gravy with biscuits, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, home-fries, muffins, coffee and juice. The cost is $5 per person, all you can eat. A discounted rate is available for children.

For more information, call the church at 265-4921. The proceeds benefit the church.

Harrison VFW holding dance

HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post on the Waterford Road will be having a BYOB dance on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the post from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10 per person for 21 and over. The band will be Cold Blue Steel. For more information call Ellen at 583-4558.

Buffet breakfast set for Dec. 1

HARRISON — A buffet breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Olde Mill Tavern. All proceeds will provide Christmas food cards and fuel assistance for those in need in the community. The meal is ponsored and hosted by the United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton, whose Deacon’s Fund recently provided Thanksgiving baskets to more than 60 families.

Menu will include scrambled eggs, homemade pancakes, home fries, fruit, sausage, coffee cake, muffins, coffee, tea, hot cocoa and OJ.

World’s Fair suppers begin

WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair Association will be serving their first supper of the winter from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the North Waterford Congregational Church, 15 Green Road. Note the change of location.

The menu is Dana’s famous baked stuffed haddock with all the fixings, mashed potato, coleslaw, veggie, bread, drink and homemade pie for dessert. The charge is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

There will also be an auction immediately following the supper of homemade jellies and jams, baked goods and miscellaneous items.

Christmas Carol Sing

FARMINGTON — The third annual Christmas Carol Sing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street.

In addition to audience carol sing of favorite Christmas selections, there will be guest performances by MB Chamber Singers directed by Carol Shumway, MB Voices directed by Dennis Hayes, FAEM All-Church Choir directed by Sandra Hoyt, Old South Church InnerRythm Drummers and organist Patricia Hayden.

Donations at the door will benefit FAEM Fuel Assistance Fund. Refreshments will be available for donation at intermission.

St. Joe’s quilt raffle tickets will be on sale; the winning ticket will be drawn Dec. 15.

Bridge Club lists winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Nov. 19 were as follows: first, Linda Leotsakos and Vern Arey; second, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings; third, Cynthia and Bill Clifford.

Winners on Nov. 20 were: first, Paul Sherman and Mike True; second, Patricia Garcia and David Lock; third, first in B, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; fourth, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell; fifth, second in B, first in C, Claire Lyons and Priscilla Rooth.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors’ room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.

Dempsey program on massage

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering a free massage workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Touch, Caring and Cancer: Massage Training for Family and Friends” will take place Monday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St.

When caring for someone with cancer there may be times when you wonder what you can do to make a difference in a loved one’s comfort. In this two-session workshop, licensed massage therapist Bambi Mathay will teach techniques you can use to help your loved one feel better in most circumstances.

Studies have shown that simple hands-on methods can reduce the severity of symptoms and side effects of treatment. Whether you give a simple hand or foot massage at the kitchen table or even just gentle touch without movement, you can help your partner find greater comfort, relaxation and relief. Bring your own family member or friend to practice with.

Preregistration is available by calling the Dempsey Center at (207) 795-8250; toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

CODA concert is Dec. 16

MANCHESTER — CODA Chorus will hold its annual Christmas concert at Hope Baptist Church on Route 202 at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

The group will perform familiar holiday songs and traditional carols, both lively and light, and selections from the Festival Mass by John Leavitt and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah. A free-will offering will be taken.

Joelle Morris is CODA’s music director, and piano accompanist is Rebecca Caron. Additional accompaniment will be provided by flutist Chris Lansley and percussionists Alfred Lund and Ed Shepherd.