RUMFORD – The American Cancer Society raised $50,000 during the annual Relay For Life of Rumford. Festivities May 30 had approximately 85 cancer survivors walking the first lap. After sundown, 2,117 lighted luminaria lined the track in honor or in memory of those affected by cancer.

“We appreciate all the support we received from each of the teams as well as our event sponsors and underwriters,” Chairwoman Diane Mitchell said.

“We are especially grateful to the many volunteers and their families for all of their hard work to make this event happen. Kudos go to MeadWestvaco for raising the most money, turning in over $11,000 to support the American Cancer Society,” she added.

Bottle drive

DIXFIELD – A bottle drive will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, to support the Dirigo High School field hockey team.

Community lunch

PERU – A community luncheon will be held at noon Monday, June 16, at the Rockemeka Grange Hall, 92 Peru Center Road. Everyone is welcome to attend dinner with the Families in Crisis Task Force staff, volunteers, friends and neighbors. The hall is handicap accessible. Donations will be accepted. For information phone the office at 562-8581.

Alzheimer meeting

MEXICO – The monthly Alzheimer Support Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the University College at 13 Brown St. For more information contact Donna Landry at 364-3695.

Dancers meet

RUMFORD – The Ladies in Line dancers will not meet on Wednesday, June 18, or Wednesday, June 25, but will resume weekly sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, in the Rumford United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Board meeting

ROXBURY – The Planning Board meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19.

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