BRYANT POND – The Whitman Memorial Library announces that the Book Discussion Group will have John Allen visit at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, for a poetry reading. The pubic is invited.

Environment day

NORWAY – The Norway UCC Church, 479 Main St., will celebrate United Nations World Environment Day on Sunday, June 6. Members will reaffirm the worldwide need for care for the environment and its impact on spiritual lives. Bring a reading to share.

The church will also recognize and welcome new members. Worship services will begin at 11 a.m., led by the Rev. Joy Gasta, with Music Director Heather Pierson and the choir.

Religious education will start at 11:15 a.m. Children will attend the first part of the service with their parents. A coffee social will follow the service. All are welcome. The annual meeting and potluck supper will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 11.

Pie contest

WEST PARIS – The West Paris Old Home Days apple pie contest will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6, so the pies need to be at the town office building no later than noon.

Betty Jones is contest chairwoman. Ann Bellwood will be the judge and there will be first place, $20; second, $15; and third, $10.

There will be a benefit turkey fry dinner at the firehouse at noon Sunday and Junior Penley will auction the pies to the highest bidder.

For more information call Jones at 674-2507.

Extension lunch

FRYEBURG – The Fryeburg Homemakers Extension will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the Fryeburg Legion for the annual luncheon meeting. The group will depart at 9:45 for Southworth Planetarium in South Portland. The show at the planetarium is scheduled for 11:30. The admission is $4 and should be payable to Lee Bernazzini in advance. Lunch will be at the Village Cafe at 1:30.

Blood drive

NORWAY – The American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood donors in the Norway/Paris area to give blood on Monday, June 7, when the bloodmobile comes to the Temple Hall, Temple Street, and Bring A Buddy. The blood drive is sponsored by Masonic District 16. Donor hours are 2 to 7 p.m.

The best way to give blood for the first time is to go with a friend who is experienced in the process. New donors usually find the procedure easy and painless and most will come back regularly to donate.

Most people can give blood through the Red Cross. Potential volunteer donors must be at least 17, in good health and weigh more than 110 pounds. In most cases, donors may give if they are on medication, but should know the names of these medications.

For more information, call the Red Cross at 1-800-482-0743.

To graduate

SUMNER – Kenneth B. Wilson of Sumner, son of Kenneth and Laurie Wilson, has returned from a two-week senior class in the country of Equador. Wilson will graduate June 6 from Pine Tree Academy in Freeport.

Bridge results

NORWAY – Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge met Friday at the Fare Share Food Coop. Winners were: first, Woodrow Mercier and Bailey Geeslin; second, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings; third, Eric and Marilyn Sahlberg; fourth, Larry and Nancy Farmer; and fifth, Carol Curran and Suzanne Andrews.

The next game on Friday, June 4, will be a club championship. Because of the special event, more ACBL points are awarded to the top players.

All bridge players are welcome. A partner is guaranteed and refreshments will be served.

Duplicate Bridge is played every Friday at 9 a.m. Municipal parking and the entrance are behind the Food Coop, 445 Main St. Call Mimi Bell at 743-8081 for details.