Rumford Quilters open sewing

RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street for open sewing.

The purpose of the special meeting is to make baby quilts for a local donation.

FMI: 207-562-7050.

Hungarian dinner, illustrated talk

WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will host an authentic Hungarian dinner and illustrated talk at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.

Kati Vecsey will prepare a selection of traditional Hungarian appetizers, goulash, a vegetarian option of cherry soup and warm apple strudel for dessert. Hungarian wines will accompany the meal.

Between dinner and dessert, Vecsey will give a brief talk about Hungary and reflect on life in a Communist country. Vecsey was born in Budapest and grew up there. She moved to Maine in 1995 and is a senior lecturer in theater at Bates College.

Only 24 tickets will be sold, so tickets should be purchased as soon as possible. Tickets are $25 each, and proceeds will benefit the Cary Memorial Library.

The snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 12. 

FMI, tickets: 207-685-9005, [email protected], 17 Old Winthrop Road.