Meetings, Events and Seminars

Thursday, October 2

STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 10 a.m. at the library, So. Paris. This usually lasts about 30-45 minutes and features picture book stories and simple crafts. Theme will be "Bats" and constructing bat hats. Free and open to the public. FMI call the library, 743-6994.

CRAFTERS WANTED FOR THE OXFORD FIRE RELIEF ORGANIZATION'S CRAFT FAIR ON OCTOBER 25 Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Oxford Public Safety Bldg., 701 Main St. Cost for spaces are $15 and $25, depending on size. FMI call Fran at 539-4891.

Thursday, October 2, to Wednesday, October 8

HIS PLACE TEEN CENTER'S YARD SALE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily on Rte. 26 next to the fish market. Lots of good furniture at great prices. If you have items to donate, call Bert at 515-3000 or 743-9503.

ALPHA & OMEGA THRIFT SHOP SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 39 Brown St., Norway. Big variety of good household and general merchandise, electronic items and much more, all at good prices.

Friday, October 3

FROST FARM GALLERY FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION 5-8 p.m. at the gallery, 272 Pikes Hill, Norway. Exhibit and sale will feature plein air landscapes of Maine and other works by Janet Gill. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 3, to Sunday, November 2

HARVEST HILL FARMS MAIZE QUEST CORNFIELD MAZE, THE PIRATE ADVENTURE OPEN 4 p.m. on Rte. 26 (125 Pigeon Hill Rd.), Mechanic Falls. Admission is $8 for ages 13+, $7 for ages 4+ and free for 3 and under. The maze is a giant pirate ship in the cornfield. Guests will discover clues and facts about pirate history, do crayon rubbings to collect 9 different pictures of famous pirates, decode a secret word and navigate through the twisting puzzle using Maize-o-Vision secret decoders to read a hidden map. FMI call 998-3592 or go to .

Saturday, October 4

LEA AND NURTURE THROUGH NATURE'S KEZAR RIVER CANOE PADDLE Meet at 10 a.m. at Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg. Fee is $50 for LEA members and $60 for nonmembers and includes canoe rental and transport, a healthy lunch and programming. Minimum of 6 participants is required to hold this program Participants will have a guided paddle on Kezar Pond. FMI and to register, call 452-2929.

JONES BAND TO PLAY OLD FASHIONED DANCE MUSIC 7-10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall, Church St. Cost is $5 for adults. Lunch counter will be open so come and enjoy a great evening.

SIBLING PREPARATION CLASSES FOR BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS AGES THREE AND A HALF TO SEVEN Sponsored by SMH Family Birthplace. 9:30-11 a.m. at SMH. Learn about becoming a big brother or sister by role playing, helping your parents with easy chores, talking about feelings, safe sharing and your own space. There will be some coloring and play with lifelike dolls. FMI call 743-1562, ext. 472.

FABULOUS FALL FOLIAGE FLOTILLA ON LOWER MAGALLOWAY RIVER, ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER AND LAKE UMBAGOG Meet at Mahoosuc Guide Service, Rte. 26, Newry, 7 miles north of Rte. 2. Bring your own canoe or kayak, a personal floatation device and lunch. Register by calling the Mahoosuc Land Trust at 824-3806. or e-mail

COMMUNITY DAY AT FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL IN BUCKFIELD 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the corner of E. Buckfield and Bryant roads, Buckfield, 1 mile from the Buckfield Mall. A day of family fun with horseshoe and ping pong tournaments, kids games, free food, door prizes, live music and more. Tour the new facility.

RUMMAGE SALE Door will open at 9 a.m.-noon in the Good Cheer Hall at the So. Paris Universalist Church, 36 Pine St., near Market Sq. Sale will feature good, clean clothing for fall and winter, ranging from footwear, baby clothes to jeans, sweaters, jackets and coats priced at bargain rates, all arranged neatly on tables and racks. Variety of furniture in addition to the wide assortment of linens, kitchen ware, tools, toys, puzzles, books, appliances and collectibles. For $1 a big, plastic bag can be purchased after 12:30 p.m. to load up to the top from things on the tables without further cost.

Sunday, October 5

MAINE OLE' OPRY SHOW AND INDUCTIONS 1 p.m. at the Silver Spur Club, Rte. 121, Mechanic Falls. Donation at the door will be $10 and $8 in advance. Members and seniors will have a $1 discount.

The emcee will be Bob Elston and the house band will be The Frye Mt. Band starring Maine Ole' Opry members, Bob Elston, Slim Andrews, Dennis Doiron and Stevie Cee. There will be appearances by Opry performers, Jewel Clark, Richard Philbrook, Don Nickerson, Bonnie Rairdon, Otto Proctor and Gary Moffett. This is a BYOB and there will also be raffles and great food. FMI or to reserve advance tickets, call Joan at 490-1232 or e-mail or call Gary at 637-2344, Mary at 247-4611 or Ken at 492-3264.

Monday, October 6

HOBBY NIGHT AT FRANKLIN GRANGE 124 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall, Bryant Pond.

FREE ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP Hosted by the ME Educational Opportunity Center. 10 a.m. at the So. Paris Career Center, 232 Main St. This interactive workshop which lasts 2-2 hours, outlines the 4 steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills. FMI or to register, call 1-800-281-3703.

AFTER SCHOOL ART ADVENTURE STARTING AT NORWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR GRADES 2-6 Program will run for 4 Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Each week, students will have fun exploring different art materials and techniques inspired by the work of children's book illustrators. This program will view the mixed media collages of illustrators Lois Ehlert, David Diaz and David Wisniewski and participants will create their own collages. Program is free and students may attend any or all of the sessions. Library can arrange for an adult to walk children from the Rowe School, if needed. Preregistration is required by call the library, 743-5308.

Tuesday, October 7

OXFORD HILLS CHAPTER OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING 6 p.m. at the Haskell House, next to 1st Congregational Church, So. Paris. FMI call Bonnie at 743-6284 or Brenda at 998-7021.

WEST PARIS SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING Noon at Maurice's Restaurant, So. Paris.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING Support group for parents, grandparents and siblings grieving the death of a child of any age from any cause. 6 p.m. at the Haskell House, next to the 1st Congregational Church, So. Paris. FMI call Bonnie at 743-6284 or Brenda at 998-7021.

MECHANIC FALLS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 90 Lewiston Rd., Mechanic Falls.

HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS SERIES SESSION "THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF CANCER" 1:30-3 p.m. at Bridgton Hospital. Speaker will be Priscilla Bickford, RN, Bridgton Hospital chaplain, and Emily Ecker LCSW. This is free. FMI or to register, call 795-8250 or 866-336-7287.

HARRISON VFW CANDIDATES NIGHT 7:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Ronald G. St. John Post will host state and federal candidates with an open forum town hall campaign event. This is a nonpartisan event and all are welcome. Republican Charlie Summers for the 1st U.S. Congressional district will detail his path to Washington. Republican State Senator David Hastings along with his Democratic challenger Lisa Villa and State Representative Richard Sykes will chart their course for Augusta. Mark Winter, Senator Collins'

Chief Counsel and Military Legislative Assistant and a surrogate for presidential candidate John McCain will also offer presentations. concerns. Harrison Town Clerk Judy Colburn will be available to register residents to vote with proper identification.

Refreshments will be available thanks to the Lady's Auxiliary. FMI call Paul at 583-4723 or e-mail .

Wednesday, October 8

BETHEL SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Grange Hall, W. Bethel for a meeting and dinner. Price of the dinner is $8. The speaker will be from the Maine Conservation School in Bryant Pond. FMI call Arlene at 824-2877.

FOSTER-CARROLL AMERICAN LEGION POST 72 MEETING 6 p.m. potluck supper provided by the Auxiliary followed by a program by the delegates from Boys and Girls State. Guest speaker will be J. Haney. Business meeting to follow. New members and the return of old members are welcome. Dues are due for 2009.

Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29

WOMEN, WORK AND COMMUNITY OFFERS A FREE FOUR-WEEK ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION TRAINING WORKSHOP 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Western ME University and Community College Center, So. Paris. Interactive training will show you how to communicate in an honest and expressive but not pushy, assertive manner that can help you express yourself positively and respect others at the same time. FMI or to register, call 753-6622.

Thursday, October 9

STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 10 a.m. at the library, So. Paris. This usually lasts about 30-45 minutes and features picture book stories and simple crafts. Theme will be "Autumn and its Colorful Leaves" and participants will make pipe cleaner fall branches. Free and open to the public. FMI call the library, 743-6994.

PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING 6 p.m. in the Graphic Arts room at OHCHS.

BUCKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 6 p.m. at the Buckfield Town Office. Phil McAlister will present a talk on "Streaked Mountain - a Video History."

FALL FOLIAGE ON THE SONGO RIVER QUEEN Sponsored by the Bridgton Senior Courtyard and Harrison Rec. Dept. Trip is 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and arrive at the dock at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 which includes cruise and buffet lunch. To register, call Ingrid at 647-5389 or sign up with Paula Holt at the Harrison Town Office, 583-2241.

BRIDGTON RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bridgton Academy, Rte. 37, Box 292, Bridgton.

WATERFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 7 p.m. in the library at the Waterford Memorial School. Program will be Waterford Schools - Then and Now. Potluck refreshments will follow. 60th anniversary of the building will be discussed. All are welcome, especially teachers, students and alumni of the school.

Public Suppers and Breakfasts

Saturday, October 4

TURKEY SUPPER To benefit the Harrison Village Library. 5-6:30 p.m. at Camp Newfound, Harrison. $8 for adults and $4 for 12 and under.

BAKED HAM SUPPER 5-6:30 p.m. at the Deering United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Church streets in So. Paris. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for under 12. Supper will include ham, beans, casseroles and gingerbread with whipped cream. Ample parking behind the library and the town office.