Grace Fellowship Church VBS OXFORD — Grace Fellowship Church invites will offer Vacation Bible School to area children from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday, July 23 to 27, at the church on Poplar Street. The theme is “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.” Children ages 4 to 14 are invited, and parents are welcome to […]
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Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting MECHANIC FALLS — Area residents who enjoy crafts and companionship are invited to join community and church members at the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration (formerly the Mechanic Falls Congregational Church) on Elm Street for the Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting. The group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The entrance to […]
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Maegan Sheehy awarded scholarship PORTLAND — The scholarship subcommittee of the Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee awarded three Laurendeau Scholarships. Recipients are Maegan Sheehy of Sabattus, attending Rivier University; Danica Deschaine of Van Buren, attending Ave Maria University; and Olivia Gervais of Frenchville, attending University of Maine. Established in 2013, the statewide Laurendeau Scholarship […]
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Garden club to see Wilton garden WILTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club members and guests will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Tom Saviello’s garden, 60 Applegate Lane. Saviello’s home is in the middle of the old Keene Morrison apple orchard, which acts as a backdrop for his gardens, blueberry bushes, strawberry patch, […]
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Mr. Drew show at LPL LEWISTON — Mr. Drew and His Animals Too! will present an entertaining and educational show at the Lewiston Public Library at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14. There is no cost. Using animals he has rescued and rehabilitated, Mr. Drew brings “hands-on” experience and family fun for all ages. Advance tickets […]
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Buckfield Historical Society meeting BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Historical Society will meet Thursday, July 12, at the Buckfield Town Hall. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., and the meeting will be at 7 p.m. The Society will vote on revision of the Constitution and Bylaws. New members are accepted. Anyone interested is encouraged […]
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Farmington Rotary to meet FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays in the Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. New members are welcome. Childcare is available. Cornerstone Baptist Church VBS JAY — Cornerstone Baptist Church will offer vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, […]
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Society seeks yard sale items HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society will hold ts annual yard sale Saturday, Aug. 25, at 358 Paris Road. It is seeking donations for the sale. Donations can be picked up by calling 207-966-2177 or 207-966-2023. Livermore Baptist offering VBS LIVERMORE — North Livermore Baptist Church’s annual vacation Bible school […]
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Outdoor market seeking volunteers DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Outdoor Market Committee is seeking volunteers for the Dixfield Outdoor Market that is annually on the third Sunday in August. Persons are needed to chair this committee as well as volunteers to help out. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact 357-7007. Woodstock Society to meet BRYANT POND — […]
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Lakeside Chapter, OES, to meet WALES — Lakeside Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its Stated Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. The Chapter will honor the station of “Ruth.” Grand Ruth Debora Caldwell has been invited. Grace will be said, and light refreshments […]