Suppers begin

WATERFORD — A community suppers will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Wilkins Community House. The suppers will be held the third Thursday of each month through May.

The Community House is located in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road behind the village green next door to the church.

Residents from the community and surrounding towns who would like to share a supper and socialize are invited to bring a favorite dish to share. Rolls, bread and beverages will be provided.

Hosts for the supper will be Meg Wheeler and Karen O’Brien. For more information, call 583-6677.

Church supper

NORWAY — A free supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. It is the fourth in a series of free suppers.  All are invited for a dinner of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies and dessert.

For more information, call the church office at 743-2290 or visit www.seconch.com.

Harness dinner

PARIS — The Western Maine Harness Horseman’s Association will serve a chowder dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Paris fire station, Western Avenue. The menu will be corn chowder, biscuit, pickle and dessert.

Cost for the meal will be $6 or a family meal for four for $20. For more information, call 515-0078.

Educators to meet

PARIS — Oxford County Educators-Retired will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at First Congregational Church. Gail Butterfield will speak on “Daughters of Union Veterans.”

Members are encouraged to invite a retired educator as a guest. To reserve a lunch, call 743-7677.

Homecoming Sabbath

BRYANT POND — The Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold a homecoming Sabbath on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 43 Perkins Valley Road. The invitation is open to anyone who had connections past or present to the Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church or Forestdale Christian School.

The event will start at 9:30 a.m., with a worship session to follow at 11 along with a fellowship dinner. There will be a musical performance by Audience of One.

For more information, contact Greg Carlson at 515-1376 or e-mail him at pastorgregcarlson@gmail.com.

Coffee hour

BRYANT POND — The Weary Club will hold a coffee hour from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at 385 Main St. next to Key Bank. All visitors are welcome.

Benefit supper

BUCKFIELD — The Evening Star Masonic Lodge will host a benefit supper for the Buckfield Food Bank from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Spaghetti, salads and desserts will be available; donations will be accepted. There will also be live entertainment.

Craft fair

PARIS — There will be a craft fair at the from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. The refreshments counter will be open.

Last indoor sale

WATERFORD — The Waterford Congregational Church last indoor yard sale of the season will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22, on Plummer Hill next to the church.

There will be Stampin’ Up stamp sets as well as other stamps and VCR movies for a $1 each. Christmas decorations are out as well. Proceeds will go to the building improvement fund.

Bean supper

NORWAY — A public baked bean supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St.

There will be four types of homemade beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, beverages and homemade pies. Cost will be $7 for adults; $4, under 12; all you can eat.

Applications open

BRIDGTON — Bruce Roberts Toy Fund applications are available at the Bridgton Community Center. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Nov. 4.

The fund gives toy packages to needy children, age infant to 18, of all ethnic backgrounds. The program has been in existence since 1949. Children from York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties are served.

Parents may apply individually or through a group. Groups help by identifying recipients, distributing applications and arranging local pick-up centers for clients. No applications will be processed after Nov. 4. For more information, contact Lorraine or Carmen at the Bridgton Community Center 647-3116.

Bridge winners

OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Oct. 14 were as follows: first, Luke Merry and Richard Balian; second, Patricia Quinn and Georgette Jewell; third, Hazel Glazier and Mike True; fourth, Karen MacNeill and Marlee Turner; fifth, Pete Cummings and Dick Allen.

First in B, Karen MacNeill and Marlee Turner; second, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; third, Jim Dickens and David Kallander; first in C, Karen MacNeill and Marlee Turner; second, Jim Dickens and David Kallander.

Games are played every week at 221 King St., and a partner is guaranteed. Call Les Buzzell at 754-9153 for more information.

Race winners

OXFORD — Oxford Recreation has announced winners of the duck race held on Sept. 10: first, John Tibbetts, $200; second, Scott Owens, $150, donated back for recreation; third, Kevin Plummer, $100; last duck to reach the finish line, Tom Fillebrown, $100.