Contact info for food pantry

WILTON — For many years, Kathleen “Kitty” McDonald has run the Wilton Area Food Pantry. She is taking a much deserved rest, stepping down as director, and will no longer be the contact person for the food pantry.

After Jan. 15, the pantry can be reached at 207-645-3840 from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Thursday. The hours for food pick-up are the same.

Grange meeting rescheduled

AUBURN — The meeting of Danville Junction Grange, postponed from Jan. 10, will be held Thursday, Jan. 24. There will be refreshments served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7.

Members are reminded to bring coupons for troops and donations for PAL. All members and guests are invited to attend.

Church soup and chowder fest

OTISFIELD — The seventh annual Soup and Chowder Fest will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, one mile from State Route 121.

The menu will include carrot ginger soup, turkey and wild rice stew, Dutch split pea soup, cheesy potato soup, Manhattan seafood chowder, chili and more. There will be bread and rolls available with a selection of jams and preserves, as well as beverages, followed by desserts.

Any donations will be used to assist the needs within the local community.

Hope Association’s 44th annual Ride-In

MEXICO — The Hope Association is preparing for its 44th annual Ride-In, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10, starting at New Hope, 91 Highland Terrace.

Held every year since 1974 this event brings area snowmobilers together with participants to raise money and, more importantly, offers participants a chance to enjoy the outdoors in a unique way. Thanks to the generosity of local snowmobilers, the community, volunteers and the participants themselves, this event has raised over $270,000 since it began.

Friends and supporters of Hope Association may purchase raffle tickets. Cost is $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets. Prizes include cash, gift certificates and other gifts. Tickets are available at Hope Association, Briar Patch Greenhouse, What Not Shop and at Good Karma.

Folks may also make a donation directly to the Ride-In if they like. All donations provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual and related disabilities to participate in non-Medicaid reimbursable activities and to purchase much needed materials or equipment that are not paid for by state funds.

For more information, call 207-364-4561 or visit the website at www.hopeassociation.org.

Seniors to meet, have lunch

SABATTUS — The Sabattus Seniors will meet and have lunch at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, for spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad and dessert.

Since the January meeting was cancelled due to snow, the sign-up sheet for the meal for January will be used for February’s. Folks who are unable to attend can cancel with Pauline at 207-375-4037 or reserve by Feb. 1.

Storm cancellations are listed on Channel 6.