NORWAY – A workshop titled Conflict Resolution for Families will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Norway Memorial Library on Main Street. The workshop will be led by Deb Dunlap of the Maine Parent Federation and Katey Branch. For more information call 743-2423.

AWAP plans training session

PARIS – Abused Women’s Advocacy Project will conduct volunteer training for five weeks on Fridays beginning Sept. 12 at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Anyone is invited to participate without becoming a volunteer at this time. For more information call Carol Perkins at 743-5806 or e-mail: cperkins@awap.org.

Grand Parade to be held Saturday

OXFORD – The 2003 Oxford County Fair Grand Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Lineup will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the new harness racetrack. The entrance is at the racetrack gate. The time in the fair flyers, premium book, on the radio and in inserts states 11 a.m. The Fair Committee would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Progress Center to start coin club

NORWAY – The Progress Center is beginning a coin collecting club with its first meeting featuring state quarters at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the Center at 35 Cottage St. Collector tins and folders are available in limited supplies. For more information phone Frank Britton at 743-8049.

Library card signup

NORWAY – Norway Memorial Library is holding its library card sign-up during September and October. September is official card sign-up month at the library. Children who receive new library cards during these months will have their pictures taken. The pictures will be featured in a display on the wall at the entrance to the children’s department. For more information phone librarian Ann Siekman at 743-5309.

Bow hunter training

OTISFIELD – A bow hunter safety training program will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 16 and 18, and beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Lake Thompson Fish and Game Clubhouse on Paine Road. Students ages 10 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the full program. Maximum capacity is 40 students. Preregistration is required. Phone Perry Edwards at 743-6290 no later than one week prior to the program. This program is taught by authorized instructors who donate their time to the cause of greater outdoor safety, and sponsored by the Lake Thompson Fish and Game.

Hunter safety course

OTISFIELD – A hunter safety course will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 16. Training will be held on Sept. 18, 23 and 25, at the Lake Thompson Clubhouse. Students ages 10 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the full program. Maximum capacity is 40 students. Preregistration is required. Phone Perry Edwards at 743-6290 no later than one week prior to the program. The program is taught by authorized instructors who donate their time to the cause of greater outdoor safety, and sponsored by the Lake Thompson Fish and Game.