CANTON – The Canton Fire and Rescue Department will sponsor a drop-off bottle drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Fire Station. People can drop off their empties and pick up a free cup of coffee and doughnut.

Historical society

MEXICO – The Mexico Historical Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Calvin Lyons meeting hall located at the back of the town hall. A covered dish supper will be served. Those attending should bring a dish. Guest speaker will be Joe Sirois, executive director of Oxford County ARC.

Tech center money

MEXICO – A public hearing regarding the River Valley Technology Center will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Town Hall. The purpose is to explain a Community Development Block Grant Business Assistance Program application submitted to the state’s Department of Economic Development.

This application is for $400,000 to help build the River Valley Technology Center located in Rumford. All citizens from Rumford and Mexico are being encouraged to attend.

Free class

MEXICO – Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community is offering a free class from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, Oct. 1, 8 and 15, at the University College at Rumford/Mexico on Brown Street. Join the class and learn ways to create positive changes in your personal and work life. For more information phone 364-2945 or (800) 442-2092.

Tres Dias supper

RUMFORD – The next Tres Dias gathering will be a potluck supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. For more information, people can phone 364-8083.