BETHEL — The Telstar Alumni Association will host its inaugural craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Telstar Regional High School cafeteria. Member Sally Smith, who graduated from Telstar 42 years ago, said in the past few years the association has held Chinese auctions to raise money. “Unfortunately, the […]
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21st annual Rumford Elementary School craft fair scheduled for Oct. 25
RUMFORD — Rumford Elementary School will host its 21st annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, with proceeds paying for school functions and programs, teacher Linda Howe said. Howe, who has been involved with the fair since it began, said community members can contact the school about renting space to […]
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Hundreds of books sold at Rumford Oktoberfest literacy project
RUMFORD — Hundreds of books were sold for a dime to a quarter each Saturday during the five-hour Oktoberfest literacy project and craft fair at the Rumford Armory. Volunteers with the River Valley Rotary Club and Hope Association hold the annual event to increase adult literacy, Joe Sirois said during a break from selling books. […]
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Rumford Grange to hold petting zoo, craft fair on Oct. 11
RUMFORD — For the second time this year, the Rumford Grange is setting up a petting zoo for children to enjoy a variety of animals. Grange member Methyl Park said it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with a craft fair. Park said their first petting zoo […]
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Annual Hope Association Craft Fair will feature petting zoo, shuttle bus
RUMFORD — The Hope Association is inviting a local farm to set up a petting zoo in their parking lot for their fourth annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, with all proceeds going towards helping the organization be involved with the Maine Special Olympics. Sally Theriault, an employee with […]
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Andover Congregational Church to host craft fair Saturday
ANDOVER — The Andover Congregational Church will hosting its annual craft fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, with all proceeds to help feed hungry children. Church member Marsha Burns said the church used to set up a table at the Andover Fireman’s Association craft fair, but decided to branch out on […]
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Andover Fireman’s Association hosting annual craft fair on Dec. 14
ANDOVER — The Andover Fireman’s Association will host its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the fire station. Elaine Morton, who has been involved with the association for 28 years, said 20 crafters have reserved tables. “We actually sold out the tables by Nov. 1,” she said. “That’s […]
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Rumford school hosting 20th annual craft fair
RUMFORD — Rumford Elementary School will hold its 20th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Teacher Linda Howe said the fair started as an attempt by the PTO to raise money for the school. “When the fundraiser first started, we only got a handful of people coming in to […]
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Rumford Heritage Festival to kick off Thursday, continue on Saturday
RUMFORD — Residents will have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage after the Rumford Heritage Festival 2013 kicks off Thursday, Sept. 12, and continues at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in conjunction with the Crossroads International Celtic Festival. According to Envision Rumford member Tammi Lyons, the group is working on “putting the finishing touches on the […]