Learn how to do massage at the Ark

LEWISTON — Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm: Hands-on Chair Massage Class with Matthew Farley. Bring a friend to practice on and enjoy a relaxing evening. Free. No registration required. Class will be held at the ARK, 791 Lisbon St., Lewiston. 207-333-3668. www.lewistonark.com.

Danville Junction Grange to meet

AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange 65 will meet on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Applications for membership will be taken during the business meeting. Degrees will be conferred on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call 783-6897.

The speaker  for the evening’s program will be Morgan Hamlyn, who will speak about the John F. Murphy Homes, their purpose and the services they provide. Refreshments will be served following the program. Members are reminded to bring coupons for troops. All members and guests are welcome.

Indoor yard sale to be held March 28

AUBURN —  to benefit St. Dom’s Project Graduation, Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at L/A Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Featured item for sale is a Sterling piano in good condition. To make a donation or for more information, email tcully58@gmail.com.

Fun in French to be held at the Franco Center

LEWISTON — The winter session of Fun in French at the Franco Center will end with a special program for parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children interested in bringing up their children in an environment where multiple languages are used. This free event will be held at the Franco Center on Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m. The 90-minute program called “How to Raise a Bilingual Child: A Few Parents’ Perspective” will be presented by Memarie Christoforo and friends. Memarie, the creator of “Spanish through Movement,” has a Bachelors and Masters in Spanish Language and Literature.

While parents, grandparents and caregivers participate in this program and learn techniques for including languages into their child-rearing routine, children will be entertained in French with some activities from the French Heritage Language Program curriculum, which consists of songs, movements, games and story-creation. The next session of Fun in French will start on May 2. This event is free and open, but registration is required. To register, please call 576-4109 or email boxoffice@francocenter.org.

Lewiston Bridge Club winners announced

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners on March 16 were as follows: first place, Claire Lyons and Dot Murray; second place, Les Buzzell and Tom Goodwin; third place, Jan and Vern Arey. Winners on March 17 were: first place, Jan Arey and Jeanine Kivus; second place, David Lock and Mike True.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors’ Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., Lewiston. A partner is always guaranteed and all social bridge players are invited to join our friendly group. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.

Penguins Snowmobile Club meeting

DURHAM — The Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Durham Fire Station, 615 Hallowell Road.

The club, which serves Durham, Freeport and Pownal, meets on the last Tuesday of each month from September to April. New members are always welcome.

For more information, contact Duncan Daly at 865-6188 or Mike Yates at 865-3555.

Lisbon Schools to hold two concerts

LISBON — The Lisbon Schools’ All District Chorus and Strings Night is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lisbon Community School Gymnasium, 33 Mill St. in Lisbon. Admission, $1 per person or $5 a for family.

The All District Band Night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lisbon Community School Gymnasium, 33 Mill St., Lisbon. Admission, $1 per person or $5 a for family. For more information, contact Jonathan Carsley, Lisbon Schools Music Department at 590-8893.

For additional information on upcoming events and programs, visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on Facebook. For more information on volunteer and partners in education opportunities, email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754-0021.

Sixth St. Congregational Church Holy Week Schedule

AUBURN — Sixth St. Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will hold several special services during Holy Week, conducted by the Rev. Patricia Jones. A Maundy Thursday service will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. On Good Friday, April 3, the church will be open from noon to 1 p.m. for prayer and remembrance. There will be music, time for quiet reflection and scripture reading. There will be a free breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Easter Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

Real estate sales agent course offered

TURNER — Ever thought about a career in real estate? If so, then this is the class for you. The Maine Real Estate Commission has approved this course as meeting all of the education requirements necessary to obtain a sales agent license in Maine. After successful completion of this course, the student must pass a standardized state test prior to applying for their state sales agent license. This course is presented by the Arthur Gary School of Real Estate.

The Arthur Gary School of Real Estate was established in 1991 with the founding concept of providing quality education that is interesting, fun and useful. The school has received recognition from the Real Estate Educators Association of Maine for “Real Estate Course of the Year” for four different courses for four years. School instructors have received recognition as the Real Estate Educators Association of Maine’s “Educator of the Year” for two years.

The Sales Agent Course begins April 2 and ends on May 5. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for four weeks. The course fee is $435, including books and materials. Register online anytime at www.msad52.maineadulted.org or call 225-1010 for more information.

Play and Learn to be offered at APL

AUBURN — As part of the Family Place Initiative at the Auburn Public Library, we will be holding a free parenting/playgroup series for parents and their young children, ages 1-3. Our next session begins on Friday, April 3, and will run for four weeks through Friday, April 24, The sessions will be held in the Androscoggin Community Room and run from 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Play and Learn is designed to familiarize parents and their young children, ages 12 to 36 months, with library and community services. It will give parents the chance to spend time with their child while meeting other families with young children. Play, sing, create a craft and learn to have fun with your child. Community resource professionals will be on hand to discuss topics such as reading readiness, nutrition, dental care and behavior.

For more information, please contact the children’s room at the Auburn Public Library 333-6640 ext. 2004.

Eagles to hold potluck supper April 3

LEWISTON — A potluck supper and 50/50 raffle will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 618, 1327 Sabattus St. Donations will benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Fund.

A dance and karaoke will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. with music by DJ Jean Louis. Members and guests are welcome.

Ladies Auxiliary to hold monthly dinners

GRAY  — The Ladies Auxiliary will hold monthly dinners from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at American Legion Post 86, Route 100. The next dinner is April 4.

The all-you-can-eat meal includes beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, bread and chop suey.

Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Knights plan bean, casserole supper

SABATTUS — The Knights of Columbus of the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish will sponsor a baked beans and casserole supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Maxwell-Gill Hall, adjacent to Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St.

Note the one-time change from the first Saturday of the month, due to Easter.

Proceeds will benefit parish programs. Contributions for the complete supper including desserts and beverages are $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12.

For more information, call 513-1122, or email gk@sabattuskofc.org.

Annual Easter Dinner to be held April 5

LEWISTON — Hope Haven Gospel Mission will host the annual Easter Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at 209 Lincoln St. Everyone is welcome. Shut-ins may call 783-6086 for delivery.