Tibbetts to lecture on growing herbs

PARIS — Cindy Tibbetts will make a return visit to the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead lecture series on Wednesday, March 27. 

Known for her presentations on clematis, given at many locations in Maine, Tibbetts will discuss another of her interests in her talk. “Delightfully Herbal: A Simple Plan for Growing and Using Herbs” will inform gardeners of all abilities. Tibbetts’ nursery, Hummingbird Farm in Turner, specializes in both herbs and clematis.

The lecture will take place at 4, and the public is invited for tea at 3:30.  The lecture is free, but donations to support the historic property are appreciated. The lectures take place at the McLaughlin homestead, 97 Main St.

The final lecture of the 2013 series will be Mary Van Nest on April 10 discussing birds.

Mothers sponsoring Easter egg hunt

SUMNER — The Mothers’ Community Club will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the East Sumner Congregational Church, Main Street. All children age 2 to 12 from Hartford, Sumner and Buckfield are invited.

The Easter Bunny will be present. Children should bring a basket, and an adult must accompany all children. For more information, call Lee Berry at 388-2181.

OXFORD — Oxford Recreation will host an Easter Egg Party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30. There will be games and prizes and an Easter Egg Hunt will begin at noon.