Soap-making at LPL LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library is sending Summer Reading off with a soap-making program for teens and adults 13 and older from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the library’s makerspace, 200 Lisbon St. Participants will learn to make soap with simple ingredients available from any craft store. Using a […]
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Weld Extension Homemakers’ farmers market WELD — The Weld Extension Homemakers’ annual Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Weld Historical Society. There will be fresh produce, pies, baked goods, hot dogs, sandwiches, candles, crafts, raffles and cookbooks. The Weld Extension Homemakers is a community service organization, […]
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Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. All levels and styles of drummers can play, and they can bring their own instrument or try one of the club’s drums. The cost to […]
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Constitution copies offered to students LEWISTON — In conjunction with Constitution Day, the Optimist Club of Lewiston-Auburn and the Tri-Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls will provide schools and students free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. Quantities are limited and will be given on […]
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Community meals
RUMFORD — Rumford Grange will hold a barbecued chicken summer dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, on Route 2. Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for children younger than 8. — LOCKE MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion, will have a baked chicken dinner and a dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at […]
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Morocco presentation at Cary Library WAYNE — Marc Rochkind will speak about his visits to Morocco when he presents “Morocco: A Land of Contrasts” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, off Route 133. The library is handicapped-accessible and all are invited. Seating is on a first come, first served […]
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Western Mountain Shrine Parade RANGELEY — The annual Shrine Parade will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 12. Clowns, crazy cops, mini trucks, pirates and many more Shriners will march through town and entertain. Texas hold’em poker tournament LOCKE MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion, will have a Texas hold’em poker tournament Saturday, Aug. 12, at 595 […]
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Dance, barbecue in Harrison HARRISON — The Caswell Conservancy Center will have a dance and barbecue from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at 42 Main St. Entertainment will be by the country music duo Mike Preston and Kim Curry. Advance Tickets $20 per person or $35 a couple. Tickets will cost $22 per person and $38 a couple […]
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Blood drive planned in Winthrop WINTHROP — There will be a community blood drive held at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Route 133, on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. The drive is open to all qualifying donors, and all are welcome. A form of identification is required to donate. FMI, appointment: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Danville […]
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Community sales
CHESTERVILLE — A benefit bake sale will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 3, when the polls open at the Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road. The bake sale is sponsored by the North Chesterville Extension Homemakers and will benefit the Chesterville Town Kitchen. FMI: 207-778-3156. — LOVELL — Lovell United Church of Christ will have a […]