RUMFORD – A public supper will be held from 4:30 p.m. until sold out Thursday, Dec. 18, at the VFW, Waldo Street. Menu will include ham, potatoes, gravy, string beans, coffee, juice and desserts. Cost for adults is $6 and children under 12 $2.50.

Matt Gaudet benefit

RUMFORD – The Rotary Club and the Mountain Valley Sport’s Boosters will host the Matt Gaudet Mountain Valley Alumni Basketball Day on Saturday, Dec. 27. Named for the former MV and Colby College athlete who was paralyzed in a diving accident several years ago, the event has been able to bring together former players from years past.

As a fund-raiser, the day has raised money for the Matt Gaudet trust fund, established to assist Matt in his rehabilitation efforts as a quadriplegic. The alumni day also will raise money for support of the Mountain Valley Boosters. Ticket prices will be $5 for adults and $2 for students. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles and items donated by merchants and well-wishers. Cafeteria concessions will be available and the high school kitchen will be open to provide hot food. At alumni games half times there will be foul-shooting and three-point contests with the finals before the last game. Prior to the last game there will be a slam dunk contest.

A reception at Teena’s/Shelter will follow the last game and players and fans are invited. If anyone wishes to bring a dish, contact Joe Gorham at Teena’s/Shelter, 364-8700 or Joyce Myles of The Rotary Club, 364-4263.

Players are asked to donate $10 or more for the day. Anyone who would like to play, help or be involved, should contact Eddie Paterson at 364-2595, or Rich Allen at 364-7866, members of the Rotary Club and MV Sports Boosters. Donations can be sent to the Mountain Valley Sports Boosters c/o Mountain Valley High School 799 Hancock St., Rumford, ME 04276, or contributions can made during the games.

Kid’s holiday videos

MEXICO – On Tuesday, Dec. 30, the Mexico Public Library will host a kid’s holiday video day. At 10 a.m. the video “Winnie the Pooh, Seasons of Giving” will be shown. At 1 p.m., “The Muppet’s Christmas Carol” will be shown. The length of each video is approximately one hour. Although any child may attend either video, the morning video will be geared toward preschoolers. Snacks will be provided. Children ages 7 and under should be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact the library at 364-3281.