Crafts, more at UMF student center
FARMINGTON — A silent auction with crafts, homemade food items, gift baskets and unique items of interest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine at Farmington Student Center North Dining Hall.
The auction is hosted by the Classified Employee Scholarship Committee.
For more information, call Rebeca Houle at 778-7590 or Sharon Barker at 778-7250.
Stephens High Class of 1951
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold their December luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Covered Wagon Restaurant.
All classmates are welcome.
For more information, call 364-8883.
Stephens High Class of 1958
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will have their monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Covered Wagon Restaurant.
All classmates and their significant others are welcome.
For more information, call Janet B. at 364-2928.
Stephens High Class of 1955
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Dick’s Restaurant for their monthly luncheon and meeting.
Knights plan Dec. 11 blood drive
RUMFORD — The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 184 Congress St.
To schedule an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS.
Telstar presents ‘Wonderful Life’
BETHEL — The Telstar High School Theater Department will present “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12-14 as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Helen C. Berry Auditorium at the high school.
Free family entertainment; donations accepted.
For more information, call 824-2136.
Creative Writing students’ reading
FARMINGTON — UMF student writers in Maine’s only Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program will read from their original work at the University of Maine at Farmington fall 2013 Creative Writing Senior Reading. This free and open-to-the-public reading will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center.
Held twice a year, this event features graduating seniors reading from their portfolio of original works in poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Participating students include Alex Beloin, from Camden; Mary Drover, Peabody, Mass.; Nicole Ellis, Litchfield; Melanie Floyd, Long Island; Zach Fowler, Presque Isle; Sean Igoe, New Haven, Conn.; Jamie Phillips, Willington, Conn.; Hunter Rowell, West Paris; Ashley Smith, Brunswick; and Meagan Winker, Cape Elizabeth, all of whom have just completed the Senior Seminar in Creative Writing.
Peru Historical Society meeting
PERU — The Peru Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the home of Robert and Shirley Dolloff.
RAQ to meet Dec. 12
RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street.
Baby shower items will be collected for Newborns in Need. A “tasting party” will take place. Bring favorite finger food to share.
A crazy quilt demonstration is planned. Information on how to make a folded Christmas tree ornament will be presented. To make one that day bring two 8-inch squares of fabric, (one light, one dark), needle, thread and scissors.
All area quilters are invited. Meetings are cancelled when school has been cancelled in the area. For more information, call 562-7050.
College planning workshop Dec. 12
WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a free workshop, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults ages 19 and up at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilton Career Center, 865 U.S. Route 2E.
The starting point for all MEOC participants is this free interactive workshop that outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills.
The workshop lasts approximately two to three hours. Pre-registration is required.
All workshops are subject to change.
Other services offered are GED/SAT preparation, college planning, referrals/advocacy and application fee waivers for qualified adults.
To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit www.meoc.maine.edu.
VFW, Legion spaghetti supper
HARRISON — The Harrison VFW and the American Legion at 176 Waterford Road will have a spaghetti supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.
Meal is $7 per person. Following the supper there will be a rent-a-veteran auction. Rent a veteran for up to three hours for small jobs or to drive you shopping. All proceeds benefit the building fund.
Caroling sing-along Dec. 13
INDUSTRY — The public is invited for a caroling sing-along Friday, Dec. 13, at Shorey Chapel on Route 43.
Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by opening tunes with the Franklin County Fiddlers at 6 and a community sing-along at 6:30.
This is not a worship service but a community caroling event. Tanya Swain will be on the piano and Phyllis Blackstone on the organ with other musicians joining in.
For more information, www.shoreychapelucc.org or call 778-2157.
Firemen’s Assoc. craft fair Dec. 14
ANDOVER — Andover Firemen’s Association is having a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Andover Fire Station.
Santa comes at 2 p.m. Soup and sandwiches will be on sale at noon.
Crafters will be able to get in at 8 a.m. to setup.
For more information, call 381-0127.
Free community luncheon
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church will hold its free monthly community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the church, 227 Main St.
The menu includes glazed ham, rice pilaf, green beans and a mystery dessert.
For delivery service in the Farmington area, call the church office during the week at 778-0424 or the church kitchen the morning of the luncheon at 778-4438.
Cookie sale, gift wrapping
PERU — The Dirigo High School Class of 2014 will hold a Christmas Cookie Sale and Gift Wrapping Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at Dirigo High School.
Baked goods will be $6 per bag. Extravagant gift wrapping is $2 per package. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards Project Graduation.
For more information, contact Sawyer Smith 418-0643.
Library bake sale, book sale, boutique
WAYNE — The first Friends of the Library Sweet & Savory Holiday Bake Sale, Book Sale & Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
Stock up on homemade Christmas cookies, pies, stollen, candy, truffles, pecans, cheese straws, jams and more. The boutique will feature gently used Christmas ornaments and decorations, stocking stuffers and gifts; all donations from members and supporters.
The book sale will be open, too, and will include Christmas books that the group has been setting aside all year.
All proceeds benefit the Cary Memorial Library.
Holiday open house at Pierce House
FARMINGTON — The Pierce House will hold its 24th annual Holiday Open House from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at 204 Main St.
There will be a basket available to collect nonperishable items for the local shelter. Light refreshments will be available.
Carol Sing, performances
FARMINGTON — The fourth annual Christmas Carol Sing will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St.
Admission is by donation.
The music event includes Inner Rhythm Drummers, Mt. Blue High School Chambers Singers directed by Carol Shumway, organist Patricia Hayden, Talisker and Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry All-Church Choir directed by Bruce McInnes.
Proceeds will benefit the FAEM ECU HEAT fund.
VFW plans breakfast
HARRISON — The Ronald St. John VFW Post, 176 Waterford Road, will hold its popular breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
The menu includes scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, biscuits and gravy, sweet breads, fruit cups, orange juice and beverage. Adults $6 per person, children under 10, $3.
Sons of Italy raffle winner
RUMFORD — The winner of the Sons of Italy Lodge Christmas Club Raffle was Teresa Umbro. The prize was $500.
Mexico High School Class of 1960
RUMFORD — The Class of 1960 from Mexico High School will have its next class luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Gatch’s Restaurant.
For more information, call Jeanne at 364-8841.
Harrison Rec trip to Red Claws
HARRISON — Harrison Parks & Recreation will present a trip to see the Maine Red Claws play the Tulsa 66ers on Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Portland Expo.
Cost of $15 per person includes side center court ticket and transportation. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The bus will leave Harrison Town Office public parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive at 2:15. The bus will arrive back in Harrison around 8:30.
Register at the Harrison Town Office between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payment is due upon registration. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 20, if seats are still available.
Participates will receive Thundersticks, join in opening ceremonies holding the giant American Living Flag, watch the National Act Dunking Team at halftime and kids can ask for players’ autographs at the end of the game.
The tickets make great stocking stuffers, Christmas or birthday gifts.
For more information, call Paula Holt at 583-2241 or email her at pholt@harrisonmaine.org.
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