MEXICO – The First Baptist Church of Mexico will hold its November children’s party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. All children, grades kindergarten through sixth, in the River Valley area are invited to attend. The program will open with praise songs and a Bible story. Snacks will be served, followed by a game time. The children will make Thanksgiving table decorations to take home and also to decorate the food baskets that the church will distribute Thanksgiving week. The church also has a teen fellowship program every Tuesday night 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, people can call Pastor Bob or Joy Peters at 364-8850.

Topic: financial aid

MEXICO – The Finance Authority of Maine will offer a session on the financial aid application process for high school juniors and seniors, and their families at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. This is an opportunity to learn about options on the federal and state levels and to ask questions. All community members are invited to attend and take advantage of this presentation. For more information, people can call 364-3764.

Region 9 open house

MEXICO – The Region 9 School of Applied Technology will host its annual community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. This is an opportunity for parents, current or prospective students, and community members to learn about the school’s programs, meet teachers and tour the facility. There will also be a special financial aid presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. For more information, people can call 364-3764.

Memorial Mass

RUMFORD – The Sons of Italy will hold their annual memorial Mass at the Sons of Italy hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. It will be followed by a lunch.

Air Force vets

RUMFORD – The Sundown Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is inviting Air Force veterans to a reception at the Rumford American Legion. It will be held downstairs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Veterans will be able to meet River Valley teenagers who are cadets and the adults who serve as senior members.

Dixfield blood drive

DIXFIELD – The American Red Cross Blood Service, New England Region, is urging all eligible blood donors in the Dixfield area to give blood. Blood supplies have been steadily declining over the summer months and reserves of all types need to be increased in order to meet the needs of patients. A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Dixfield Masonic Hall, Route 2. All blood types are needed. This blood drive is sponsored by the Dixfield Masons. Giving blood takes about an hour, organizers said. The actual donation is completed in six to 10 minutes. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good health. In most cases, donors may give blood if they are on medication, but should know the names of their medications. For more information, phone the Red Cross at 1-800-482-0743.

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