Lions volunteer for Special Olympians

WILTON — Wilton Lions Club members have gone to Sugarloaf USA for many years to assist Maine Special Olympics, providing food to the competing Special Olympians.

Last year 12 members spent two days there for a total of approximately 186 hours and 1,080 cumulative miles, all on a volunteer basis. Loading pickup trucks the Sunday evening before, the convoy left for “the mountain” about 7 a.m. Monday.

This year eight members will be headed to the Touring Center where they will provide food all day for the Special Olympians on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 29 and 30. The food is provided by the Lions and local sponsors.

Lions and others volunteering this year are Ken Wiley, Bill Groder, Dick Austin, Bill Fletcher, Charlie Tappan, Bruce Dyke, Sharon Rainey and Bob Adams.

Library to host Blind Date with a Book

NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces Blind Date with a Book beginning Thursday, Feb. 1. During February, visit the library and choose a book from the “Blind Date” display across from the circulation desk.

All books are covered so the reader cannot see the cover, title or author. There are a few hints on the wrapper as to what the book is about. This is a fun way to discover new titles, authors and genres. All that is required is to read is at least 50 pages, complete a comment card and enter to win a box of chocolates.

Entries are due by closing on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for the drawing on Thursday, March 1. Winners will be notified by telephone.

For more information, call 207-743-5309, ext. 1, or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us.

AMVETS Post 777 to meet 

PARIS — AMVETS Post 777, which serves the Oxford Hills, holds monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the American Legion, 12 Church Street.

Meetings are open to all veterans.

For more information, call 207-595-7324.

Story hour at New Sharon library

NEW SHARON — Jim Ditzler Memorial Library will host Bee a Reader! Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1 and 15.

Future dates include March 1, 15 and 29; April 12 and 26; and May 10 and 24.

There will be stories, crafts and snacks. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, 207-779-1128.

Pine Tree Quilters Guild meeting 

NORWAY — The Pine Needles chapter of the state wide Pine Tree Quilters Guild meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays in the community room of the Norway Town Office, year around.

Both hand and machine quilters are welcome.

There is a schedule of optional activities such as occasional road trips, group projects and monthly trips out for lunch.

For more information, call 207-595-5049.

Duplicate Bridge Club to meet 

OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club plays at 9:15 a.m. Fridays in the Oxford Recreation building on King St. 

A partner is guaranteed, and all bridge players are welcome.

For more information, contact 207-754-9153 or buzz116@myfairpoint.net.