PARIS – The Jazz in the Street dance posted for 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School will not be held.

Swim lessons

OTISFIELD – The town will offer swimming lessons during July at Pleasant Lake Beach. Preregistration will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, June, 6, at the town office. This three-week Red Cross program is for all ages. The classes will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. weekdays beginning Monday, June 30 through July 2 and again from July 7-22. Cost is $5 per child. For more information phone 539-9101.

Jazzettes show

WEST PARIS – The Jaci’s Jazzettes will perform at Old Home Days at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7. This is the Jazzette’s first year of performance. Also performing will be the Pre-Divas and Little Dudes dancers.

Lighting course

PARIS – A course in theater lighting will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The hands-on sessions will cover the systems used in the OHCHS auditorium and forum. Those successfully completing the course will have their names entered on the approved lighting technician list at the school and will qualify for operating the equipment at future events and performances. It is open to community members, school staff, faculty, and students. For more information or to register phone Kathy LaPlante at 743-8914. Participants should meet in room B236 before 7 p.m. Monday, June 9. Al Wescott will teach the course.

Supper and dance

LOCKE MILLS – The Jackson-Silver Post American Legion Auxiliary will hold a supper and dance beginning with the meal at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Dancing will follow. The Parisians will provide the music. Door prizes will be drawn. Cost is $6 for ages 12 and up, $3 for ages under 12.

Walk-athon set

FRYEBURG – Harvest Hills Animal Shelter will hold a Gone-to-the-Dogs Walk-a-Thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, rain or shine. Pledges raise money for the shelter. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to individuals and businesses with the highest dollar amount in pledges. The event will include dog demonstrations, “parlor” games with prizes for the dogs, and dog/owner look-alike contest. There will be crafts, vendor booths and a feline photo contest.

Information and pledge sheets may be obtained by phoning 935-4358 or email: [email protected]. Pledge sheets are also available at the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Information Center. Anyone raising more than $25 or more will be given a special T-shirt. All walkers receive a gift bag with goodies.

The individual with the largest amount of pledges will be able to display a special trophy for one year.

Sculpture Race

BETHEL – A Sculpture Race to celebrate art and science will be held at noon Saturday, June 21, at the Bethel Commons.

Sculptures must be human powered, no motors, batteries, solar cells, windmills, sails, or other means of propulsion. Sculptures must move by rolling, walking or running; must incorporate wheels, legs, or other means of movement, but no floats, bicycles, wagons, or pre-manufactured wheels, etc.

The sculptures must be created and raced by individuals or teams. Use of recycled materials and found objects is encouraged. The sculpture must be newly created, must not contain advertising and under 13 feet, 6 inches high. The width limit is 8 feet, six inches. Racers are advised to watch for power lines.

The race course will be around Bethel Commons, and sculptures must be on the common and ready to race by 11 a.m. Entry fee is $10 payable to Midsummer Festival, postmarked by Tuesday, June 10.

For entry forms visit www.midsummerfestival.org, or e-mail [email protected].

Payment and registration may be mailed to Midsummer Festival, P.O. Box 2103, Bethel, ME 04217-2103. For more information call 824-3246 or 824-3170. Sponsored by the Mahoosuc Arts Council and The Bethel Inn.

Art center hours

NORWAY – The Western Maine Art Group Co-operative Gallery has announced new hours for the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. Regular hours will be from Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. To 4 p.m.