CANTON – The Canton Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the municipal building.

‘Grammy Turner’

CARTHAGE – The Carthage Historical Society will see the movie “Grammy Turner of Peru” on Tuesday, Nov. 18. This will be presented by her son, Ellery Turner. Mary “Grammy” Turner’s story was published in “Foxfire” and has been on television’s channel 10 several times. She was a well known local legend in her time. A potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. will precede the meeting in the old Carthage school house.

Class of 1945

MEXICO – Stephens High School class of 1945 will hold its monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Mexico Chicken Coop. To make reservations, call Connie at 364-8785 or Muriel at 545-2709.

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.

Music and food

RUMFORD – The Oxford County Democrats are sponsoring an evening of Acadian food and music on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Eagles Hall. Featured musician Jim Roy of Dixfield has been playing the fiddle since he was 7. When he entered one of Ken McKenzie’s talent shows as a 12-year-old, MacKenzie hired him to play with his band.

Roy was an original member of the Countrymen. He later played in a Texan band called the Rednecks, which was a warm-up band for Conway Twitty.

Joining him on Nov. 21 will be his son Jon.

Linda Petrie, chairwoman for the Acadian supper, said, “Jim is a reminder to many of the Acadian people of this area of days gone by when it was common for folks to gather in the kitchen or parlor for a round of music, dancing and singing.”

Those appreciating Acadian culture, as well as those who would like to learn more, are invited to join the county Democrats at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, for Acadian food and fiddling and music by the Roys. The menu will include poutines and chiard, with hot dogs and fries available. Tickets are $6 per person and will be sold at the door.

Memorial bulbs

CANTON – Ponemah Rebekah Lodge members are selling Christmas tree memorial bulbs. People may light a bulb in memory of a loved one. Bulbs are $2 each per name. They will be lit from Friday, Nov. 28, through Thursday, Jan. 1. For more information or to purchase bulbs, phone Doris at 597-2541.

‘Magic of Christmas’

BETHEL – Western Mountain Senior College members are reminded that tickets for the Dec. 14 “Magic of Christmas” in Portland are on sale now at the Adult Education office. Call to reserve and pay 824-2780. The cost of the performance and the bus trip is $40 per person. Any tickets unsold by Nov. 28 will be returned to PortTix.

The group will meet in the larger Casablanca parking lot on Sunday, Dec. 14. The Northeast Charter bus will begin loading at 11:45 a.m. and will leave at noon for the 2 p.m. matinee. Returning to Bethel between 5:30-6 p.m.

Class of 1948

RUMFORD – The women of Stephens High School class of 1948 will meet at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Sam’s Italian Shoppe. Call Bev at 364-4085 if you plan on attending.

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