Historical Society speaker: Marilyn Burgess

LIVERMORE FALLS — The Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society will feature Marilyn Burgess as guest speaker. She will speak on the Civil War.

The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the American Legion Hall, Reynolds Avenue.

Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 897-4695.

Fourth Thursday Poetry in Rumford

RUMFORD — Fourth Thursday Poetry program at Rumford Public Library will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.

Bring a poem, your own or a favorite poet’s, to read aloud and discuss. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 364-3661.

Chesterville Grange ‘souper supper’

CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will hold a public “souper supper” on Friday, Feb. 27, serving between 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Menu will include homemade soups, chowders and dessert. Adults, $5; child, $2.50. For more information, call 778-2282 or 778-5845.

Stand Up and Be Counted Day

STATEWIDE — Stand Up and Be Counted Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.

All veterans can go to or contact their nearest veterans service organization — such as Cold War, AMVETS, VFW, VVA, American Legion and DAV — and sign up for their benefits or go online to www.va.gov.

Veterans are invited to stand up and be counted, join your VSO. Use the resources you have earned. For more information, call Jerry Dewitt, LSW, at 783-4663, ext. 228.

‘Cabin Fever’ supper in New Vineyard

NEW VINEYARD — The annual “Cabin Fever” supper sponsored by the New Vineyard Public Library fundraising committee will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Smith Hall.

This year the home-cooked menu will include baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, coleslaw, rolls, pies and beverages. Diners will be entertained by talented local musicians. Cost for adults is $5; children 12 and under, $3.50; family deal, $15.

Duplicate Bridge Club results

OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met Feb. 13. A Howell movement was enjoyed.

Finishing first in flight A were Neenie Kivus (Lewiston) and David Lock (Greene), second were Dick Allen (New Gloucester) and Pete Cummings (South Paris), third were Ed Bower Jr. (Parsonfield) and Mike True (Auburn), fourth were Hazel Glazier (Norway) and Marta Clements (Woodstock).

Finishing first in flight B were Mike Newsom (South Paris) and Rick Verrill (Gorham), second were Cindy and Bob Kirchherr (South Paris) who also were first in flight C, third were Milt McKenn (Bridgton) and Jim Krainin (Naples) who also were second in flight C, fourth in B were Mary Colbath (Waterford) and Barbara Vanderzanden (Waterford) who also were third in flight C.

Games are held every Friday at 9:15 a.m. in the Rec Building on King Street. A partner is guaranteed. All bridge players are invited. For information, call Les Buzzell at 783-4153 or 754-9153 or email buzz116@myfairpoint.net.

Socrates Cafe to meet March 2

NORWAY — Socrates Cafe will meet at the Waterford Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 2.

The topic will be “Does Climate Change Change Everything?” Moderator will be Bart Hague.

Light refreshments are provided. For more information and snow dates, call 583-6957.

College planning workshops in March

PARIS — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops titled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and over at Western Maine University and Community College Center, 232 Main St., at 10 a.m. Mondays, March 2, 16 and 30.

To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

The interactive workshop outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills. The workshop lasts approximately two to three hours. Preregistration is required.

All workshops are subject to change. For more information or to register, call 1-800-281-3703.