Meetings, Events and Seminars Thursday, June 18 WEST PARIS GRANGE 298 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Recipient is Joe Perham. ART MOVES DANCE STUDIO SHOW "STRUCK BY ART MOVES" 7 p.m. in the auditorium at OHCHS. Students will be performing choreography by both students and faculty. Tickets are available at Books 'n Things in Norway or at the door. OTISFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 7 p.m. at the Otisfield Town Office. Following brief business meeting, Ed Holt of Harpswell will present a program on the family of Dr. Horatio A. Barrows. PARIS CAPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 7 p.m. at 77 High St., So. Paris. After a brief business meeting, Linda Hooker and Marilyn Jones will present a program on the years of the Great Depression leading into WW II. All are welcome to the meeting and to share your memories of those times. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. POETS ON THE PORCH SEEK LOCAL POETS TO READ ON JULY 11, IN FRONT OF NORWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Poets will read original work from 1-3 p.m. in front of the library. To sign up, contact Lisa at 743-9808 Thursday, June 18 and 25, Friday, June 19 and 26, Saturday, June 20 and 27, and Sunday, June 21 and 28 OHMPAA PERFORMANCE OF "NEVER TOO LATE" 8 p.m. on Thu., Fri. and Sat. and 2 p.m. on Sun. at Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior and under 12. Tickets available at Books 'N Things, Main St., Norway, 739-6200. A married man in his 50s suddenly learns he's becoming a father again and his meek, little wife begins to lay down the law. Friday, June 19 BRICK CHURCH FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE FRYEBURG ACADEMY JAZZ ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m. at the church, Christian Hill Rd., Lovell Village. Tickets are available at the door. FMI call 925-2792. CRUISE IN AT BEAL'S TAVERN PARKING LOT Hosted by the Norway Business Assn. 5-9 p.m. in the parking lot, Main St., Norway. Registration packets for all car owners that sign in and special packets for the first 50. NORWAY SENIORSPLUS MOBILE OFFICE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Norway Town Hall. Free and open to the public. Staff will be available to answer questions, provide resources and meet one-on-one to discuss Medicare concerns. Also a special presentation of family caregiving. Seniors and family members urged to attend. CHINESE AUCTION Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 and is a benefit for the parking lot drainage repair. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the auction starts at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Church St., So. Paris. Lunch counter will be open at 4:30 p.m. There will be many surprises so come and have a fun evening. OXFORD COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-RETIRED MEETING Social period starts at 10:30 a.m. and the business meeting is at 11 a.m. at the Catholic Church, Norway. Afternoon program is a game of Bingo, and the scholarship fundraiser is an indoor yard sale. All retired teachers and support personnel are welcome. If not on a phone tree, call 743-7677 to reserve a lunch. HOLT POND WALK Meet at 9 a.m. at the LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St., Bridgton. FMI or to register, call 647-8580 or e-mail . RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY'S LACLAIR'S BLUEGRASS CONCERT 7 p.m. at the library, Poland. Saturday, June 20 MAINE BLUES FESTIVAL Sponsored by the Greater Lakes Region Bridgton Chamber of Commerce. On the Village Green, Naples. 45 Maine-based blues acts will be featured. Variety of artisans and crafts in addition to the fire department's BBQ and several nonprofit vendors. Fun things for the children as well as adults. Advance tickets available for $10, $15 at the door and free for under 12. This all day, all night event is family friendly with most venues within walking distance from one another. Free parking and free shuttle bus service throughout the event. There will also be a pre-event performance on Friday, June 19, with free admission. FMI go to . ART MOVES DANCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION SHOW 7 p.m. in the auditorium at OHCHS. Alumni and present dancers/dances from the past and new works. FMI call 743-5569. OXFORD HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S DICK JOSSELYN GOLF TOURNEY/WALK-A-THON Proceeds to make tuition grants possible for any child who wants to attend OHCA. 4-player team, scramble style format, 1.2 mile walk-a-thon takes place at the same time. Free lunch and door prizes. FMI call 743-5970. 8 a.m. at Paris Hill Country Club. CELEBRATION BARN THEATER PRESENTS "IDA, WOMAN WHO RUNS WITH MOOSE. 8 p.m. at the 190 Stock Farm Road, just off Rte. 117 N, So. Paris. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students. Susan Poulin presents her most loved character, Ida. This is for adult audiences. FMI or to reserve tickets, call 743-8452 or go to . WATERFORD WORLD'S FAIR DANCE 8 p.m.-midnight at the Waterford Fairgrounds, Green Rd., No. Waterford. This is a BYOB event and the cost is $8 per person. Music will be by the Naughty Pines. DANCE TO OLD FASHIONED MUSIC WITH THE JONES DANCE BAND 7-10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall. Church St. Cost will be $5 for adults. The lunch counter will be open so come and enjoy a great evening. GIANT YARD SALE, PERENNIAL PLANT SALE AND BAKE SALE Proceeds will benefit the American Legion and Auxiliary. 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall, Rte. 140, Buckfield. There will also be steamed hot dogs and gingerbread and whipped cream available. MCLAUGHLIN GARDEN'S OTISFIELD GARDEN TOUR Sponsored by the Oxford Mill-End Store and Smedberg's Crystal Spring Farm. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. self-guided tour of 5 private gardens plus 2 homes with ticket selling venue and a rest stop. Gardens are located less than a mile of Bow St., Otisfield. Participants are invited to walk the mostly wooded road between the homes (about a 15-min. walk from the ticket selling home to the furthest garden) or drive to each property, parking along the road. Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers and may be reserved by calling McLaughlin Garden at 743-8820. Tickets the day of the tour will be available at the corner of Bow St. and the Gore Rd. Lunch, catered by The Gardeners Table, will be available at 1 home along the route for an additional charge. WEARY CLUB MORNING COFFEE FOR CLUB MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC 8-9:30 a.m. at 385 Main St., Norway. If you have always been curious about the Weary Club, possess political wisdom and a Yankee philosophy, you are invited to stop by for coffee and donuts. Members will be honored to give you a brief history of the club and discuss membership in this unique and historical organization. FAMILY FUN DAY In support of Camp to Belong Maine, an organization that reunites siblings who have been separated 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 57 Bear Pond Rd., Waterford. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-17 and free for 5 and under. Activities include BBQ, arts and crafts, climbing wall, games and more. Silent auction will also be held. FMI visit or call 780-5868 to order tickets. CHINESE AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE RELAY FOR LIFE AMERICAN CANCER WALK Put on by Key Bank at the Oxford Community Center. Bidding starts at 11 a.m. and stops at 12:50 p.m. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Winners must be present to win. There will be food and baked goods for people who would like to have lunch as well. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a $1 table for more higher priced items. Great things to bid on such as a laser printer, tickets to the aquarium in Boston, a TV, gift certificates, a load of loam delivered and more. CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF "CONDITIONS MAY VARY: A GUIDE TO MAINE WEATHER 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Books 'n Things, Main St., Norway. Author is Gregory A. Zielinski, former ME State Climatologist and former research professor at the Un. of ME. INDOOR YARD SALE Proceeds benefit the Wilkins House and the church 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wilkins House, Plummer Hill Rd., next to the church, Waterford. Something for everyone. Saturday, June 20, to Monday, June 29 THRIFT SHOP $1 A BAG SALE At the Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte 5, Center Lovell. Hours are 10 a.m.-noon on Mon., Wed. and Sat. Sunday, June 21 FINNISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF MAINE MEETING 2 p.m. on , at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., W. Paris. Following a brief business meeting Tamara Cohen will present a program comparing the Finnish and American educational systems. Coffee social will conclude the day's activities. Public is welcome to attend. SPEAKER DIANNE WOOD AT OXFORD COUNTY UNITED PARISH STONEHAM CHURCH 10 a.m. at the church in Stoneham. Rick Wood will also entertain the congregation with his special renditions. Come and support the parish. LOON ECHO LAND TRUST'S SOLSTICE HIKE AT BALD PATE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE Meet at 5 p.m. in the Bald Pate parking lot in So. Bridgton (just past Five Fields Farm on Rte. 107) A short hike of 20-30 mins. (300-ft. elevation gain) brings you to the summit. To celebrate the first day of summer, hikers are invited to read a poem, play a musical instrument or express a thought about summer or the environment during a celebration ceremony at the summit. Bring your own snacks. Hike will be canceled if it is raining. FMI call 647-4352. Monday, June 22 SOUTH PARIS AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by the So. Paris Baptist Church. 1-6 p.m. at the church, 1 Park St. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SUMMER STORY HOUR FOR AGES 7-12 WITH STORIES BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL THEME "EVERYDAY IS EARTH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" 1-2 p.m. at the library, So. Paris. Program "Eco-Heroes" is led by Children's Librarian Billie Damon, and participants will share inspirational stories about children from around the world and make crafts from recycled materials. Reading of "Beatrice's Goat" and making a potholder. Free and no registration required. FMI call the library at 743-6994 or e-mail . SHEENA FRASER MEMORIAL GARDENING LECTURE AT WATERFORD LIBRARY At 7 p.m. Lucia Terry of Perennial Point of View in Bridgton will present "How Does Your Garden Flow?" Free and public is cordially invited. Monday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 24 HEBRON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL "CROCODILE DOCK" 9:30 a.m.-noon at the church, 1 Chapel Dr., Hebron. Come and bring a friend. FMI and preregistration, call Nancy at 966-3967. Tuesday, June 23 CONCERT IN THE PARK FEATURING THE BEL AIRS 6:30 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park, Oxford, rain or shine. BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINAR 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Western ME Un. and Community College, So. Paris. Jim Bouchard is bringing 2 1-hour seminars with "Become a Black Belt in Social Networking" from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and "Learn How to Market Your Business Instantly with a Powerful and Memorable Elevator Speech" from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Each seminar is $35 or $45 for both seminars. RSVP by calling 743-2281 or visit . SUMMER BOOK PROGRAM FOR ADULTS RELATED TO THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 7 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, Main. St. "Views from a Bard" will feature film clips from a number of Shakespeare plays and will be presented by Cynthia Reedy. Free of charge and open to the public. FMI call the library at 743-5309. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S FAMILY PAJAMA STORY TIME 6:30-7 p.m. at the library, So. Paris. Children are invited to bring their favorite blankets and stuffed animals and listen to bedtime stories. Free and no registration required. FMI call the library at 743-6994 or e-mail . BENEFIT DESSERT AND TEA BUFFET Proceeds will benefit the Hebron Historical Society. 6-8 p.m. at Greenwood Mountain Inn, Hebron. Fee is $7 per person and RSVP by calling 966-2233. Guests will tour the inn and view the mountains and sunset and also there will be poetry readings and music. Women are encouraged to wear their favorite hat and gloves. RING-MCKEEN POST 151 AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY MEETING 6:30 p.m. supper followed by the meeting, W. Paris. ORCHIDS AT HOLT POND Meet at 9 a.m. at the LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St., Bridgton. FMI or to register, call 647-8580 or e-mail . Wednesday, June 24 CONCERT IN THE PARK FEATURING DENNY BREAU Sponsored by Paris Parks & Recreation. 6-8 p.m. in Moore Park, So. Paris. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch or snack if you desire. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Paris Fire Station, Western Ave. BRIDGTON BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES WITH LOIS LOWRY Noon in the basement of Bridgton Municipal Complex. Series is free and runs for about an hour. Bring your lunch. Site is handicap accessible. Lowry is a prize-winning author of children's books and is fresh from a vacation around So. Africa. Thursday, June 25 PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S STORY TIME FOR BABIES TO 7 YEARS OLD WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL THEME "EVERYDAY IS EARTH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" 10-11 a.m. at the library, So. Paris. Children's Librarian Joan Parker will feature stories and crafts about our world and the environment. Study soil with "The Wind's Garden." Program is free and open to the community. No preregistration required. FMI please contact the library at 743-6994 or e-mail . Thursday, June 25, and Sunday, June 28 CASCO PUBLIC LIBRARY'S FAIRIE HOUSES/GNOME HOMES WORKSHOPS 5-8 p.m. on Thu. and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sun. at the library, Casco. All ages welcome. FMI call the library, 627-4541 or go to . Thursday, June 25, to Sunday, June 28 LAKE REGION COMMUNITY THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF "MY FAIR LADY" 8 p.m. on June 25, to 27, and 2 p.m. on June 28, at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Harrison. Doors open a half hour before the show. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for 12 and under and are available at The Cool Moose in Bridgton at 647-3957, Krainin Real Estate in Naples at 693-5000 and Raymond at 655-3811, Deertrees at 583-6747 or the high school at 693-6221, ext. 285. Friday, June 26 OXFORD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRIAD SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY PICNIC 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. The day is free for seniors with fun, laughter, great conversation, popcorn, coffee, donuts, picnic lunch with ice cream and cookies for dessert, door prizes and musical entertainment. There will also be a Chinese auction and books, puzzles and fudge for sale and 50/50 tickets to help fund other TRIAD projects. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SUMMER STORY HOUR FOR AGES 9-13 WITH GUEST SPEAKERS BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL THEME "EVERYDAY IS EARTH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" 1 p.m. at the library, So. Paris. Program will be led by Children's Librarian Michaela Batstone and will be "See the Sun" with Jim Chandler. The children will make a solar cooker. Free and no registration required. FMI call the library at 743-6994 or e-mail . Friday, June 26, and Monday, June 29 SAFE SITTER CLASS Offered by SMH. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Fri. and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Mon. in the Harper Conference Center at SMH. This is a medically accurate program that teaches 11-15 year olds how to be safe, nurturing babysitters. Fee for the two days is $50 and scholarships in the amount of $15 are available upon request. FMI or to register, call 743-5933, ext. 380 or register on-line at . There will be hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques and students will learn safety and security precautions such as what to do if a stranger comes to the door plus learn basic child development as well as business aspects of babysitting. Family Birthplace nurses Alison Newton and Lois Hardy will officiate the class. Saturday, June 27 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 130 TO CELEBRATE 75TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1-4 p.m. in the Fellowship Room at 1st Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., So. Paris. An invitation to all former Scouts and leaders of the Troop 130 to come and celebrate and bring any Troop memorabilia or personal Scouting items and memories you wish to display and share with your fellow Scouts, old and new. FMI e-mail or call 890-9966. CELEBRATION BARN THEATER PRESENTS "ONE NIGHT ONLY" 8 p.m. at the 190 Stock Farm Road, just off Rte. 117 N, So. Paris. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students and kids. Lee Faulkner, Nancy Smithner, Jackie Reifer and Bernie Kramer join forces for a night of outrageous characters, sketch and satire. FMI or to reserve tickets, call 743-8452 or go to . DANCE TO OLD FASHIONED MUSIC WITH THE JONES DANCE BAND 7-10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall. Church St. Cost will be $5 for adults. The lunch counter will be open so come and enjoy a great evening. FARMERS' STEER AND OX PULL AND LOG SCOOT CONTEST 9 a.m. in the pulling arena at Waterford Fairgrounds. Public is invited and there is no fee to enter. Donations will be accepted. Cook shack will be open offering breakfast snacks and lunch items for sale. FMI call Hartley at 514-0333. ROTARY CLUB OF BETHEL AUCTION AND YARD SALE Yard sale starts at 8 a.m., auction preview starts at 5:30 p.m. and auction starts at 6:30 p.m. at Telstar Regional High School. Thousands of dollars of gift certificates, furniture, antiques and more. POLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH'S STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Poland Spring Resort Inn, 41 Ricker Rd., Poland Spring. The festival will be all you can eat for $8. Individually priced items include strawberry pies, strawberry shortcake, crisps, sundaes and shakes. KARAOKE All proceeds go to the American Legion Post. 7-11 p.m. at the American Legion Post 82, Norway. This is a BYOB event and food will be available. The professional DJs will be The Old Crows. Come sing or dance and just enjoy. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HOGAN-WHITNEY POND ASSOCIATION 9 a.m. at the Oxford Town Hall. Sunday, June 28 HARRISON LIONS CLUB TO SPONSOR CAR SHOW All proceeds used for community programs. Registration is 8-11 a.m. with voting from 9 a.m.-noon at Crystal Lake Park, Harrison. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Bring your family out for some fun. Free, although donations will be accepted. Try your luck at winning raffle prizes as well as a 50/50. Enjoy music and food at the concessions. FMI call Gene at 693-4051. Public Suppers and Breakfasts Saturday, June 20 PUBLIC BAKED BEAN SUPPER 5-6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 9 Temple St., Norway. $7 for adults and $4 for under 12. Menu will be a variety of beans, rolls, hot dogs, cole slaw and homemade pies. Takeouts are available. FMI call Ken at 739-9672 or 539-4243. BOLSTERS MILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S FAMOUS CHICKEN PIE SUPPER 1st seating at 5 p.m., 2nd seating at 6 p.m. and 3rd seating to follow as needed. $7 for adults and $3 for under 12. Supper includes chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert and beverages. Church is handicap accessible and air-conditioned. Reservations accepted on Sat. between 9 a.m.-noon by confirmation. Call 583-9024; do not leave a message. Tuesday, June 23 PUBLIC SUPPER 5-6:30 p.m. at the No. Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Rd. (off Rtes. 35 and 37 and opposite Melby's Market). Price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for under 12. Menu will include baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverages and gingerbread for dessert. Friday, June 26 BAKED BEAN SUPPER Sponsored by the Ladies Circle of the 1st Congregational Church. 5-6:30 p.m. at the church, Main St., So. Paris. Cost will be $6 for adults and $3 for under 12. Menu will include baked beans, casseroles, salads, hot dogs, brown bread, homemade rolls and pies. Saturday, June 27 SUMMER SALAD SUPPER WITH HAM AND TURKEY (YOU MIX AND MATCH) 5-6:30 p.m. at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church, 39 Main St., So. Paris. The cost will be $7 for adults and $3 for under 12. Meal includes homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries. There is ample parking behind the library and town office.