WEST PARIS – Diane Muise of Auburn will present a concert of gospel and Chrismas music at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the West Paris Baptist Church. Muise, an award winning singer and songwriter, performs more than 150 concerts a year. Most of her concerts also feature her 14-year-old son, Michael.

The public is invited. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be received for the Muise Music Ministry.

Tree lighting

PARIS – The Western Maine Veteran’s Home Advisory Committee is offering a chance to honor friends and loved ones by lighting a bulb on the Tree of Caring. Bulbs in memory of a deceased loved one, who need not be a veteran, or to honor someone still alive, are $5 each.

Proceeds will be used for special activities and needs of residents of the home.

To purchase a bulb or for more information, contact Florence McLaughlin, 8 Jackson’s Crossing Road, South Paris. Make checks payable to Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St., South Paris.

The tree lighting takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

WIC services

BERLIN, N.H. – The Coos County Family Health Services Women, Infants and Children Program offers nutrition counseling, limited health checks, breastfeeding support and referrals to other community services.

Eligibility requirements include New Hampshire residence, pregnant or breastfeeding woman, new mother, or have an infant or child under 5 years ago. Household income guidelines range from $16,613 for a family of one or $39,849 for a family of five.

For more information, call 603-752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

Bridge results

NORWAY – Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge meets once a week at 9 a.m. Fridays at the Fare Share Food Coop, 443 Main St. Bridge players are invited. A partner is guaranteed.

Last week’s winners were: first, Richard Allen and Pete Cummings; second, David Lock and Jeanine Kivus; third (tie), Marta Clements and John Rohde and Sue and Bob Crane. Barbara and Paul Beegel were also place winners for the day.

For more information, call Mimi Bell at 743-8081 or Rowena Palmer at 743-2882