The Western Mountains Baptist Church in New Portland is hosting a cookout and sledding party on Sunday, Feb. 25. The cookout will begin following the 10 a.m. church service. Those attending should bring a dessert, side dish or chips to share. After lunch, sledding will take place on Gilmore Hill. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 207-265-2557. Pictured at a previous cookout, Bryan Fitch, facing left, of Freeman Township and Jim McClure, facing right, of Kingfield oversee everyone’s safety around the fire pit.