NORWAY – Beginner tai chi classes will be offered at Stephens Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for eight weeks beginning Sept. 27. Instructor will be Betsey Foster, who has studied tai chi and qu gong since the 1980s. She has taught since 1993, and is a student of Dr. Yang Jwing-ming of Boston. The class is suitable for students of all ages and abilities. More information may be obtained by calling Foster at 875-2426.

Benefit concert rehearsals

PARIS – Rehearsals for the Christmas for Teens benefit concert will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Oxfords Hills Comprehensive High School music room. People who can sing any vocal parts are welcome; no experience is necessary. The chorus will sing a variety of holiday songs, but there is an opportunity for auditioned solos, ensembles and specialty numbers from chorus members.

School groups and faculty members are encouraged to participate. Christmas for Teens is in its fifth year. All proceeds from the Dec. 3 concert benefits area teens in need who are full-time students. More information may be obtained by calling Cynthia Wescott at 743-8914, ext. 1015.

Barbershop harmony

PARIS – The Hillsmen Chorus’ annual Barbershop Harmony Show will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Sound.” In addition to the Hillsmen Chorus, there will be a performance by the Downeasters Chorus of Portland, said to be one of the best in New England.

Representing women’s barbershop harmony groups will be the Mollyockett Chorus from Bethel. Headlining the quartet lineup for the show will be High Definition and the Back Bay Four, both from Portland. In addition to these groups will be the County Chords from the Hillsmen Chorus, and three quartets from the Mollyocketts. The Hillsmen Chorus is seeking support from the Oxford Hills area business community and individuals.

Yard sale canceled

PARIS – The American Legion Auxiliary yard sale scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, has been canceled. More information may be obtained by calling 743-6503 or 743-2683.

Selectmen’s meetings

HEBRON – Selectmen announce they will meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the new Hebron Town Office at 351 Paris Road.

House parties

Six house parties for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s campaign will be held Sunday, Sept. 26, as part of the “Night of 100 House Parties.” Events will range from a bonfire in Albany Township to more conventional social events in Greenwood, Fryeburg, Norway, Hartford, Waterford, and Brownfield. Those interested in helping should contact their local office in Mexico, Norway, Bethel, Buckfield or Bridgton, or call county Chairperson Cathy Newell at 875-2116.