BRIDGTON – The Maine Department of Transportation has limited traffic over Walker’s Shop Bridge to passenger cars and light pickup trucks, effective immediately. The bridge is located on Depot Street next to the Stevens Brook Elementary School. John Buxton of the MDOT’s Bridge Maintenance office in Augusta said it has been determined to no longer be safe for vehicles heavier that three tons. The traffic limit should not affect bus traffic to and from school. Buxton said the MDOT’s Bridge Maintenance Section will undertake immediate repairs to remedy the recent critical findings.

Flu clinics

BRIDGTON – Community Health Services is gearing up for its annual adult flu clinics. Volunteers will help make this year’s clinics possible, according to Martha O’ Connor, CHS flu clinic coordinator. She said flu season in this area is at its peak January through March so people should be able to build up an immunity receiving a shot as late as December. CHS will charge $15 per shot. For anyone with Medicare Part B or MaineCare please bring the card to the clinic for billing information. The first clinic will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, at Bridgton Memorial School.

Chorus sign-up

NORWAY – The Hillsmen, the Norway-South Paris Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in American, invites all men who like to sing to join the group at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at St. Catherine’s Church, 29 Paris St.

Beekeeper lecture

OXFORD – The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at its headquarters on Pleasant St. It is earlier than usual because Halloween falls on the last Friday of the month. Following the business meeting, the evening program will feature Ken Record who will give a presentation on beekeeping. Refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public.

Gospel concert

OXFORD – Gospel singer Carole Kimball will be joined by Sunday school children of the Oxford Congregational Church for a program at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the church. A presentation of Operation Christmas Child and Shoe Box Project will be included. Carver is a Christian singer who performs at local churches. Refreshments will be served along with fellowship following the program.

Rabies clinic

WEST PARIS – A rabies clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the West Paris Grange Hall, 4 Church St. For information phone 674-3046.

Singspirations

WEST PARIS – There has been a change to the singspiration events being held by the West Paris Baptist Church. A singspiration will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the North Paris Federated Church, North Paris village. A baptism was to be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Mollyockett Motel on Route 26. For information phone 674-3046.

Blood drive

MECHANIC FALLS – An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Our Lady of Ransom Church, 111 Elm St. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, in general good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For information or an appointment call 1-800-482-0743.

Blood drive

PARIS – An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, in general good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Giving blood takes approximately one hour. Donors may give blood every eight weeks. Blood supplies have been steadily declining over the summer months and reserves of all types need to be dramatically increased in order to meet the needs of patients, according to Thomas O. Miller of the Red Cross. For information or an appointment phone 1-800-482-0743.

Youth Basketball

PARIS – Boosters Youth Basketball sign-ups will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 and 30, at the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street, South Paris. Sign-ups are for girls and boys in grades three through six. For information phone Tina Fox at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School at 743-8914, voice mail ext. 5105, or e-mail: Tina_Fox@sad17.k12.me.us.

Relay for Life

NORWAY – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Planning Team is getting ready for its first Relay For Life 2004. Relay for Life provides an opportunity for anyone and everyone to participate in the fight against cancer in their community. Volunteers are welcome for the planning team, which will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Fare Share Commons, 447 Main St. Please use the parking behind the building in the municipal parking lot. Bring a friend. For information or to RSVP phone Janice at (800) 464-3102, press 3.

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