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Farmington area



Farmington, Friday, May 13, Sandy River Players present “The Complete Works of Shakespeare,” 7:30 p.m., Alumni Theatre, UMF. Special opening night price, $6.50/$8; adults, $10; students and seniors, $8.50. Tickets available at Howard’s Rexall prior to show.

Farmington, Friday, May 13: Big band era jazz vocals featuring Leila Percy with Muriel Havenstein on piano, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. Adults, $7, seniors, $6. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine.

Farmington, Friday, May 13: Mike Schrader’s band Pluck It with Bob Myshrall and Craig Voccia will perform, 7:30 to 10 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m., G.I. Coffee House, Old South Church. Free. Donations of items for troops accepted. Requesting bandannas, rolls of Tums, shoe insoles, deodorant, chap stick, feminine hygiene products, waterless hand sanitizer, nail clippers and instant soup packages.

Readfield, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13, 14 and 15: Maranacook Middle Stage presents the musical comedy “Where’s Charley?” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Maranacook Middle School.

Strong, Friday, May 13: Performance “Songs and Stories of the Foothills” by Continental Harmony Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Strong Elementary School. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $4; children under 13, $2. FMI: 778-0448 or e-mail info@foothillsart.org.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Auto show and business fair, registration 9 a.m.; judging 10 a.m. to noon; awards 2 p.m., Route 140. Rocket launch, Pinewood derby, lawn tractor race, door prizes, concessions, music. FMI: 592-8077.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Free screening clinic to identify children under 18 years old who may benefit from care in orthopedics, sports injuries, spinal disorders, burn and burn scarring at Shrine Hospitals, 9 a.m. to noon, Franklin Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Western Mountains Shrine Club. All services at the Shrine Hospital are free. FMI: contact the Kora Shrine, 1-800-782-5672 or Bill, 639-5601.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Mount Blue Garden Club’s annual plant sale, 9 a.m., Meetinghouse Park, Main Street.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Franklin County Farm Bureau and local 4-H members open house “More Than Cows and Crops,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin County Fairgrounds. Free. Donations of non-perishable foods accepted for local food pantries. Variety of activities.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Public supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Includes baked beans, casseroles, salads, biscuit and pies.

Farmington, Saturday, May 14: Contradance with The Franklin County Fiddlers and The Pineland Fiddlers, 7 to 11:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Bridge Street, West Farmington. $5 per person; $10 family max. Potluck dinner before dance at 6 p.m. Calling by Stanley Keach. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail dance@starleft.org or visit www.starleft.org.

Jay, Saturday, May 14: Performance “Songs and Stories of the Foothills” by Continental Harmony Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Jay Middle School Cafeteria. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $4; children under 13, $2. FMI: 778-0448 or e-mail info@foothillsart.org.

Wilton, Saturday, May 14: The Tyngtown Club’s annual plant sale, 8 to 11 a.m., Academy Hill School cafeteria. Flowers, vegetable seedlings, clumps of locally dug perennials, herbs and specialty plants. Come early for best selection. Also bake sale with pies, cakes and breads. Proceeds support Wilton Free Public Library and Wilton Early Childhood Center.

Wilton, Saturday, May 14: Square dance, 7 p.m., Cushing School. Join Friendship Squares for their final dance of the season.

Farmington Falls, Sunday, May 15: Auction, noon, Philbrick Field House. Catering available on the grounds. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Falls Fire Co. Benefit for youth baseball in the area.

Livermore Falls, Tuesday, May 17: Barry Wood and guests perform, 6 to 8 p.m., at the gazebo.

Farmington, Thursday through Sunday, May 19 through 22: Sandy River Players present “The Complete Works of Shakespeare,” 7:30 nightly; 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Alumni Theatre, UMF. Adults, $10; students and seniors, $8.50. Tickets available at Howard’s Rexall prior to show.

Livermore Falls, Friday, May 20: Livermore Falls and Jay celebration “Main Street, USA, 1946,” 4 p.m. Includes local displays and pre-1947 autos parked on Main and Depot streets, baseball games, movies at Murray Hall for 15 cents, band concerts by Silver and Gold and the Old Crow Band.

Avon, Saturday, May 21: Jumble and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center. Sponsored by Phillips Shared Ministry Women. Donations of household items welcome from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 20. FMI: contact Mimi Hardy, 639-2131.

Chesterville, Saturday, May 21: Baked bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall. Adults, $6; children, $3. Includes chop suey, casseroles, salads, biscuits and homemade pie.

Farmington, Saturday, May 21: Tour D’Art Open Studio show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 13 Farmington area artist studios. Maps of tour available at various businesses including Calico Patch or at www.upcountryartists.com FMI: contact Kika, 778-5642.

Farmington, Saturday, May 21: Highland Soles concert featuring Scottish dance and music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. Adults, $8; seniors, $6; children under 16, $5; under 7, free.

Jay, Saturday, May 21: Benefit potluck supper and dance for the family of Baby Kuyah, 5 to 7 p.m., AMVETS hall. $7 per person. For advance tickets: contact Ray Paul, 897-5697.

Livermore, Saturday, May 21: Plant sale, 8:30 a.m. until sold out, Livermore United Memorial Methodist Church, Church Street. Features perennials and annuals. FMI: 897-5647.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, May 21: Indoor yard, plant and food sale, 8:30 a.m., Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, Church Street.

Wilton, Saturday, May 21: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, High Street. Proceeds benefit church general fund.

Wilton, Saturday, May 21: Bluegrass Gospel concert, 7 p.m., East Wilton Union Church, Main Street. Freewill offering taken. Features Sonshine Valley Gospel Bluegrass Band. FMI: contact Rev. Wayne Morrell, 645-4297.

Wilton, Sunday, May 22: Community open house to celebrate Principal Paul Gooch’s retirement, 2 to 4 p.m., Cushing School. All welcome. Refreshments and cake.

Farmington, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Mount Blue Middle School, 269 Middle St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Wilton, Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28: Lawn sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Garage, Maine Street. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 518. Proceeds benefit their Washington D. C. Jamboree trip.

Turner, Sunday, May 29: Free distribution of vegetable seeds, noon to 1 p.m., Turner Village Church. The second step in the three-step shared harvest dinner happening Sunday Oct. 9. FMI: 225-2248.

Farmington, Saturday, June 4: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mount Blue High School gymnasium. Sponsored by Anson Voter Eagle Scout Project. FMI: 645-2077 or 1-800-382-0743.

Farmington, Saturday, June 4: Yard and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association, Route 4. Donations accepted. FMI: 778-4272, 778-3808, 778-4349 or 778-6214.

Farmington, Saturday, June 11: Contradance with Greg Boardman and Sons and John McIntire calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Grange Hall, Bridge Street, West Farmington. $5 per person; $10 family max. Free basics workshop at 7:30 p.m. FMI: 397-2241, e-mail dance@starleft.org or visit www.starleft.org.

Oxford Hills area (Norway, Paris)



Bethel, Friday, May 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at Telstar Regional High School, Route 26.

Bethel, Friday, May 13: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Award dinner and auction, social and silent auction 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; presentations and awards 8 p.m. $30 per person. Full buffet dinner featuring prime rib, salmon and vegetarian strudel.

Bethel, Friday, May 13: Gould Academy’s Spring student art show and reception, 7 to 9 p.m., Owen Art Gallery. Free. Pottery, ironwork, sculpture, paintings, photographs and drawings created by Gould students. FMI: 824-7700.

Norway, Friday, May 13: Norway Business Association’s moonlight madness sale, 6 p.m. to midnight, Downtown Norway. Any business planning on staying open beyond 6 p.m. should call Lesley, 743-6561 or Lorrie, 743-6100.

Norway, Friday, May 13: Benefit concert featuring Mezzo Soprano Sara Sturdivant, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall, Whitman Avenue. Proceeds benefit her trip to San Francisco Bay Area Summer Opera Theater Institute.

Welchville, Friday, May 13: Chinese auction, doors open 4:30; auction 6 p.m., Emugene Staples Hall. Benefit for Karol Martin. FMI: 539-4693 or 539-8157.

Bar Mills, Saturday, May 14: Guitarist Gordon Bok, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road. $12. Reservations advised. FMI: 929-6472.

Berlin, N.H., Saturday, May 14: Norwegian folk festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Northern Forest Heritage Park site, Main Street. FMI: contact Dot Dunton, 369-0578.

Berlin, N.H., Saturday, May 14: Concert by internationally renowned Hardanger Fiddler Toby Weinberg, 7 p.m., Community Arts Center, 155 Emery St. $10; students, $5. Special appearance by Ginney Lee, Norwegian Folk dancer. FMI: 752-1028.

Bethel, Saturday, May 14: Multiple Sclerosis Walk-A-Thon, registration and light breakfast 8 a.m.; kick-off 9 a.m., Crescent Park School. Rest stops with refreshments, snacks and restrooms. FMI or to register visit www.msmaine.org.

Bethel, Saturday, May 14: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Union Church, West Bethel. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Buckfield, Saturday, May 14: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckfield Community Church. Proceeds benefit the Womens Group Outreach projects.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Auto show and business fair, registration 9 a.m.; judging 10 a.m. to noon; awards 2 p.m., Route 140. Rocket launch, Pinewood derby, lawn tractor race, door prizes, concessions, music. FMI: 592-8077.

Fryeburg, Saturday, May 14, Saco Valley 4-H Beef, Dairy, and Sheep Club’s Take-A-Chance auction, 7 p.m.; bidding from 5 to 7 p.m., Forestry Building, Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Tickets: 10 for $2.50. Dollar table, food booth, 50/50 raffle, $20 envelopes, gift certificates, merchandise to go. FMI: contact Diane or Barbara Gushee, 935-2248.

Harrison, Saturday, May 14: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., V.F.W. Hall, Route 35. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes pie. Sponsored by the Ronald G. St. John V.F.W. Post Auxiliary 9328.

Hebron, Saturday, May 14: Bake sale and bottle drive, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hebron Station School. Proceeds benefit the school’s year-end field trip and activities.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 14: Indoor-outdoor flea market and yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; setup at 7 a.m., Legion Hall. Table rentals $10.

Locke Mills, Saturday, May 14: Old fashioned dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Town Hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefit for Greenwood Historical Society.

Norway, Saturday, May 14: Plant and perennial sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Terre Porter’s parking lot, at the light, on Paris and Alpine streets near Rite-Aid. Accepting plants, perennials, garden items, flower vases to sell and items for upcoming yard sale. FMI: contact Bert Rugg, 743-9503.

Oxford, Saturday, May 14: Children’s car seat safety check, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Goodwin Viking Motors, Route 26. Free. Sponsored by the Oxford Chapter of Maine SAFE KIDS. FMI: contact the Child Health Center ProtectME Program Coordinator, 743-7035.

Oxford, Saturday, May 14: Hardanger fiddler Toby Weinberg, 7 p.m., Community Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin, N.H. Adults, $10; students, $5. FMI: 752-1028.

Oxford Hills, Saturday, May 14: Clean-up day for all communities, 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers appreciated. FMI: contact Lesley Dean, 743-6561.

Paris, Saturday, May 14: Fundraiser yard sale for the International Cultural Exchange Club of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., OHCHS Forum entrance. Baked goods included. Proceeds support student travel.

South Paris, Saturday, May 14: Swingin’ Bears apple blossom dance, 7 to 10 a.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Mainstream and plus level square dances. Calling by Chris Pinkham. Round dance cueing by Scott Williams. Refreshments served at intermission. FMI: contact Sue Corning, 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick, 782-4050.

South Paris, Saturday, May 14: Yard sale and baked goods, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Proceeds benefit OHCHS International Cultural Exchange Club travel expenses.

South Paris, Saturday, May 14: Concert with The Hills Alive Chorale and The Midcoast Chorale, 3 p.m., Altergate United Methodist Church, Route 17. Gospel, spiritual, patriotic and show tunes music. Public welcome.

South Paris, Saturday, May 14: Lasagna dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St. Adults $6; under 12, $3. Includes peach melba and beverage. Ample parking behind library and town office.

Welchville, Saturday, May 14: Ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Grange. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

West Paris, Saturday, May 14: Spring Fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grange Hall 298, Church Street. Table rentals: $5 each. Crafts, plants, food, white elephant table, cookie walk, luncheon. FMI: 674-2358.

West Paris, Saturday, May 14: Public buffet supper, 5 p.m., Finnish American Heritage Center, Maple Street. Adults $6; children under 12, $3. Features Finnish and American food. Sponsored by the Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine.

West Paris, Saturday, May 14: yard sale, 9 a.m., 222 Main St. Refreshments available. Proceeds benefit the activity fund for residents of the Medical Care Development Home.

Bar Mills, Sunday and Monday, May 15 and 16: The Originals announce open auditions for “Man of La Mancha,” 6:30 to 9 p.m., Saco River Grange Hall, Salmon Falls Road. Bring a prepared monologue and/or song and wear comfortable clothing. FMI: 929-5412.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 15: Auction, 2 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, in the village. Benefits Hartford Sumner Elementary’s young student Destination Imagination Team final competition in Knoxville, Tennessee in late May. Items include a cord of firewood, movie passes, and a new kayak. Monetary donations can be mailed to Hartford Sumner Elementary School, 145 Main St., Sumner, ME 04292, Attn: Betsy Dunn.

Bethel, Monday, May 16: The Mahoosuc Community Band’s Spring concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.

South Paris, Tuesday, May 17: Parenting Education Group presents Positive Parenting sessions, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concepts, Main Street. Free. FMI: 739-6367.

Norway, Thursday, May 19: Ballroom dance to benefit R.E.A.C.H., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School Cafeteria. $25 minimum. Waltz, fox trot, tango, jitterbug.

Norway, Thursday, May 19: Progress Center Inc.’s annual plant sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 35 Cottage St. Perennial basket door prize drawn at 1 p.m. Proceeds for individuals attending the Progress Center. FMI: contact Edie, 743-8049 or e-mail progcent@megalink.net.

South Paris, Thursday, May 19: Financing Your Future workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Western Maine University and Community College, Main Street. Free. FMI or to preregister: 743-9322 ext. 301 or 1-800-442-2092.

Waterford, Thursday, May 19: Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road. Bring a dish; bring a friend. All invited.

Buckfield, Friday, May 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Evening Star Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

West Paris, Saturday, May 21: Rhubarb pie sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, West Paris Universalist Church, Main Street. Order reservations can be made by May 17 to be picked up on May 21 by calling Beverly Stevens, 674-2481 or Joyce Lamb, 674-2002.

Oxford, Sunday, May 22: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m.; doors open 11 a.m., Oxford Legion Hall, Route 121. $10 for 16 games. For ages over 16. Proceeds for Otisfield Community School playground fund. FMI: 890-6477 or 890-0999.

South Paris, Tuesday, May 24: Parenting Education Group presents Positive Parenting sessions, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concepts, Main Street. Free. FMI: 739-6367.

Norway, Thursday, May 26: Ballroom dance to benefit R.E.A.C.H., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School Cafeteria. $25 minimum. Waltz, fox trot, tango, jitterbug.

Bethel, Saturday, May 28: St. Never’s Day sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Society Director Stan Howe’s house, 18 Broad St. FMI or to donate items:l 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

Bethel, Saturday, May 28: Faye Taylor Memorial Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dr. Mason House Exhibit Hall. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

West Paris, Saturday, May 28: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Sponsored by West Paris Grange 298.

South Paris, Tuesday, May 31: Parenting Education Group presents Positive Parenting sessions, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Concepts, Main Street. Free. FMI: 739-6367.

Norway, Thursday, June 2: Ballroom dance to benefit R.E.A.C.H., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School Cafeteria. $25 minimum. Waltz, fox trot, tango, jitterbug.

West Paris, Saturday, June 4: Spring fair and flea market, 9 a.m., Grange Hall, Church Street. Held in conjunction with Old Home Days. Sponsored by West Paris Grange 298.

Norway, Thursday, June 9: Ballroom dance to benefit R.E.A.C.H., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Guy E. Rowe School Cafeteria. $25 minimum. Waltz, fox trot, tango, jitterbug.

Lovell, Sunday, July 10: Antiques show and sale, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Historical Society, Route 5. $3. Certified appraiser will give free appraisals of up to two items. Food and beverages available. FMI: 925-1238.

River Valley area (Rumford)



Bethel, Friday, May 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at Telstar Regional High School, Route 26.

Bethel, Friday, May 13: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Award dinner and auction, social and silent auction 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; presentations and awards 8 p.m. $30 per person. Full buffet dinner featuring prime rib, salmon and vegetarian strudel.

Bethel, Friday, May 13: Gould Academy’s Spring student art show and reception, 7 to 9 p.m., Owen Art Gallery. Free. Pottery, ironwork, sculpture, paintings, photographs and drawings created by Gould students. FMI: 824-7700.

Mexico, Friday, May 13: Car wash and bake sale fundraiser, 3 to 5 p.m., Advance Auto Parts. Sponsored by Mountain Valley High School’s SWAT, Students Working Against Tobacco, and Dirigo High School’s SQUAT, Students Questioning the Use and Abuse of Tobacco. Proceeds for Relay for Life.

Bethel, Saturday, May 14: Multiple Sclerosis Walk-A-Thon, registration and light breakfast 8 a.m.; kick-off 9 a.m., Crescent Park School. Rest stops with refreshments, snacks and restrooms. FMI or to register visit www.msmaine.org.

Bethel, Saturday, May 14: Public supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Union Church, West Bethel. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Station. Donations benefit wilderness rescue equipment. For pick up: 597-2404, between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Auto show and business fair, registration 9 a.m.; judging 10 a.m. to noon; awards 2 p.m., Route 140. Rocket launch, Pinewood derby, lawn tractor race, door prizes, concessions, music. FMI: 592-8077.

Canton, Saturday, May 14: Chicken pie supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $4.50. Includes mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, peas, carrots, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, beverage and pie. Takeout available.

Dixfield, Saturday, May 14: River Valley Riders’ ATV Club family day and mud run, registration from 8 to 11 a.m.; events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain View Campground, Weld Street. $5 per person; children under 10, free. Racing classes starting with 200 cc’s and up run every hour, trophies for every class. Music by DJ Ed Haines. Food and refreshments provided by Roxbury ATV Riders Club. FMI: contact Bill Morse, 364-7373 or Dan Mitchell, 562-8873. Portion of proceeds donated to Maine Conservation School, Bryant Pond.

Gilead, Saturday, May 14: Bird walk with U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Lesley Rowse, 7:30 to 10 a.m., meet at the junction of Route 113 and the Wild River Road, about 2.5 miles south of Route 2. Free. Rain date Sunday, May 15; call 603-466-2713 Ext. 231 for possible postponement. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and camera. FMI: contact Evans Notch Visitor Center, 824-2134 or TTY 207-824-3312.

Mexico, Saturday, May 14: Kora Shriners medical screening clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, Masonic Hall, Route 2. Free. FMI: 1-800-237-5055.

Mexico, Saturday, May 14: Public supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Mexico UCC, Green Church, Main St. Adults, $6.50; children under 12, $3. Includes roast beef and homemade pies.

Rumford, Saturday, May 14: River Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting and awards presentation, Eagles Hall. FMI: 364-3241.

Rumford, Saturday, May 14: Garage and bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Athanasius and St. John’s Church basement. Proceeds for St. Athanasius and St. John School. FMI: 364-2528.

Rumford Corner, Saturday, May 14: Chicken barbecue, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes mashed potato, gravy, stuffing, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, homemade bread, pies and punch. Takeout available. FMI: Rick Westleighly, 364-7390.

Rumford, Saturday, May 14: Kevin Libby Band, 7 to 11 p.m., Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street. Members and guests welcome.

Rumford, Saturday, May 14: National Association of Letter Carriers food drive. Leave non-perishable food items by mailbox. Donations benefit St. Athanasius and St. John food pantry.

Rumford, Sunday, May 15: Musical drama “A Living Hope” presented by Crosswinds Ministries will be performed at 3 p.m. at Mountain Valley High School Muskie Auditorium. $5 adults, $3 for students and senior citizens.

Rumford, Sunday, May 15: Performance “Songs and Stories of the Foothills” by Continental Harmony Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Town Hall auditorium. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $4; children under 13, $2. FMI: 778-0448 or e-mail info@foothillsart.org.

Rumford Center, Sunday, May 15: Public dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., Rumford Grange 115. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.50. Includes roast beef and fixings. Takeout available.

Bethel, Monday, May 16: The Mahoosuc Community Band’s Spring concert, 7 p.m., West Parish Congregational Church.

Dixfield, Monday, May 16: Preschool story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Monday, May 16: Bake sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, Wal-Mart. Pies, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, fudge, homemade bread and lots more. Proceeds for Rumford Senior Citizens.

Peru, Monday, May 16: Community luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Rockemeka Grange, 92 Peru Center Road. Donations accepted. Includes ham, vegetable, mashed potato and dessert. Sponsored by the Families in Crisis Task Force.

Mexico, Tuesday, May 17: Preschool story and craft hour for children ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., at the Public Library. Craft will be a surprise. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, May 18: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch, noon, Town Office.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 18: Preschool story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 364-3661.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 18: The Mountain Valley High School music department’s Spring concert, 7 p.m., Muskie Auditorium. Features band, select vocal group and chorus.

Dixfield, Thursday, May 19: Dirigo High School band and chorus concert, 6:30 p.m., Student Community Center, Dirigo High School. Free.

Rumford, Friday, May 20: Spring Armory Dance, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 85 Lincoln Ave. Music by Joe the Music Man. $1.

Rumford, Friday and Saturday, May 20 to 21: Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. FMI: Diane Mitchell, 364-8358.

Rumford, Saturday, May 21: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., former VA Building, Lincoln Avenue. Sponsored by Rumford Hospital Auxiliary. Proceeds for Rumford Hospital’s annual appeal and other charitable purposes. FMI or to donate items: contact Barbara, 364-3648.

Mexico, Sunday, May 22: The Mahoosuc Community Band’s Spring concert, 2 p.m., Green Church.

Rumford, Sunday, May 22: “Miracles of Our Lady of Fatima,” 1:30 p.m., St. Athanasius & St. John’s Church. Admission donation is one item for food pantry.

Dixfield, Monday, May 23: Preschool story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Memorial Library. FMI: 562-8838.

Mexico, Tuesday, May 24: Preschool story and craft hour for children ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., Public Library. Craft will be a birthday surprise. FMI: 364-3281.

Mexico, Wednesday, May 25: Greater Rumford Area Ministers’ Pantry Service will serve a free lunch, noon, Town Office.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 25: Preschool story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 364-3661.

Bethel, Saturday, May 28: St. Never’s Day sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Society Director Stan Howe’s house, 18 Broad St. FMI or to donate items:l 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

Bethel, Saturday, May 28: Faye Taylor Memorial Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dr. Mason House Exhibit Hall. FMI: 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910.

Rumford, Tuesday, May 31: American Red Cross blood drive, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Valley High School, Hancock Street. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston area



Lisbon, through Wednesday, May 25: Reservations being accepted for VFW Post 9459’s annual barbecue happening Sunday, May 29, Route 196. $7 for steak; $6 for chicken. Includes fixings, desserts, and coffee or tea. Open jukebox. FMI and reservations: 353-5291.

Leeds, through Tuesday, May 31: Donations being accepted for Rural Community Action Ministry’s annual yard sale scheduled for June. To donate items: contact the office, 524-5095 or 224-7505. Not accepting clothing, appliances or mattresses/box springs.

Brunswick, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13, 14 and 15: Yard sale, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, old Bath Lumber Yard, 325 Bath Road, one mile east of Cook’s Corner. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital. Benefit for the Auxiliary’s healthcare scholarship program. FMI: 373-6015.

Lewiston, Friday, May 13: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, May 13: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. Craft is jingle bell critters. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Friday, May 13: L-A Senior College luncheon presents Web Harrison and “Discovering Daffodils,” noon, at the college. $5, advance; $7 at the door. FMI: 753-6510.

Lewiston, Friday, May 13: Contemporary Christian music with Cornerstone, 7 to 9 p.m., Holy Cross Parish Hall. Freewill donation.

Lewiston, Friday, May 13: Musical group Just Us, 7 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. $5 advance; $6 at the door. FMI: contact Connie or Thelma, 784-2926, ext. 207 or Jeanne, ext. 204.

Readfield, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13, 14 and 15: Maranacook Middle Stage presents the musical comedy “Where’s Charley?” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Maranacook Middle School.

Winthrop, Friday, May 13: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $6. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible.

Auburn, Saturday, May 14: American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Saturday, May 14: Ham dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Parish, Third Street. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes roast pork, potato, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage.

Durham, Saturday, May 14: Baked bean supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 136. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2, under 5, free. Includes chop suey, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, pickles and homemade pies.

Gardiner, Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15: Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center presents “Soldier, Come Home” a Frank Wicks play based on family Civil War letters, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. Adults, $10; children, $8. FMI or reservations: 582-7144 or e-mail johnsonhall@verizon.net.

Gray, Saturday, May 14: Wildlife enrichment workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Maine Wildlife Park. $3 materials fee per person. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Greene, Saturday, May 14: Baked ham supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Androscoggin Grange 8, 99 Main St. $5. FMI: contact Sheri, 946-7419.

Hebron, Saturday, May 14: Bake sale and bottle drive, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hebron Station School. Proceeds benefit the school’s year-end field trip and activities.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 14: Indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. Sponsored by the Community Center and local mom’s group. Door prizes, bake sale, raffles. FMI: contact Paulette, 782-1112.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 14: Advocates for Children Saturday play day, 9 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. May flowers theme. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 14: Countryside Dancers dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St. Dessert table available.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 14: Auxiliary installation social hour and dinner, 5 to 6 p.m. social; 6 p.m., dinner, VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Includes baked haddock or prime rib. DJ and Karaoke follows dinner. FMI and reservations: 353-2152.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 14: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $4; under 4, free; family with children under 12, $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 14: Fund-raiser baked bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Coombs-Mountfort Unit 158 home, 10 Webster St. Adults, $5; children under 10, free. proceeds for children and youth. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary and New Beginnings. FMI: contact Betty Robbins, 784-2493 or Edith Lemieux, 784-0656.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 14: Fiddlehead Center for the Arts International Art and Cultural Festival, 9:30 a.m., Pineland Campus, 83 Pineland Drive. Adults, $6; children under 12, free. Rain or shine. Puppet workshop, parade, Flamenco dancers, master drummer Shamou, mime artist Karen Montanaro, 12 piece Salsa orchestra dance band la Perfecta, and the “Global Village” featuring international performances, education and hands-on activities. FMI: 688-2244 or visit www.fiddleheadcenter.org.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 14: Dunn School’s multi-age class art project sale fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pineland Campus. Includes baked goods sale. Proceeds for Make A Wish Foundation.

Poland, Saturday, May 14: Dinner, silent auction, and live performance by Al Ashley, doors open 5 p.m.; silent auction will close 7 p.m., Poland Community School, Route 26. $5 per person. Includes spaghetti dinner. Proceeds for Poland Cheerleaders summer cheer camp. FMI: 998-4650.

Auburn, Sunday, May 15: New National Scrabble Association Club’s Scrabble play kickoff meeting, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Great Falls School, first floor, 140 High St. FMI: contact Sharon Hawkes, 344-0026 or e-mail shazdancer@danceart.net.

Augusta, Sunday, May 15: Organ concert featuring organist Albert Melton, 4 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 9 Summer St., near Lithgow Library and YMCA. $5 suggested donation. FMI: 622-2424.

Augusta, Sunday, May 15: Third Sunday at Jewett concert series presents Gary Wittner and Don Stratton, 2 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, University of Maine Augusta. Adults, $10; students, $5; under 12, free. FMI: 621-3551.

Buckfield, Sunday, May 15: Auction, 2 p.m., Oddfellow Theater, in the village. Benefits Hartford Sumner Elementary’s young student Destination Imagination Team final competition in Knoxville, Tennessee in late May. Items include a cord of firewood, movie passes, and a new kayak. Monetary donations can be mailed to Hartford Sumner Elementary School, 145 Main St., Sumner, ME 04292, Attn: Betsy Dunn.

Freeport, Sunday, May 15: Pops concert featuring the Pine Tree Academy Band, Bells and Choir, 7 p.m., 67 Pownal Road. All Welcome.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 15: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Clary Hill.

Portland, Sunday, May 15: “SpringSongs” benefit concert for Seeds of Peace featuring the Temple Beth El Choir and the First Parish in Portland’s Unitarian Universalist Church Choir, 7 p.m., Temple Beth El. $10/$12. FMI: 774-2649.

Lewiston, Monday, May 16: Bookin’ it with babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, May 16: Advocates for Children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Tuesday, May 17: Good Shepard Food Bank’s Pampered Chef open house, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3121 Hotel Road. Food, door prizes, drawings, tours of Auburn facility. FMI: 782-3554.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 17: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Topsham, Tuesday, May 17: Coastal Youth Orchestra’s Spring concert, 7 p.m., Orion Performing Arts Center. Free. FMI: contact Nancy Roderick, 729-5156 or e-mail nancyrod@gwi.net.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 18 Countryside Dancers dance, free lessons 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing 8 to 9:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20: Sawyer Memorial presents The Swingtime Band, 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. Doors open one hour before shows. FMI: 946-5311.

Sabattus, Thursday, May 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Hill High School, Route 126. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Auburn, Friday and Sunday, May 20 and 22: The Wesleyan Singers of the United Methodist Church presents a cantata, 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. Sunday, 439 Park Avenue. Donations welcome.

Buckfield, Friday, May 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Evening Star Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Greene, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 20, 21 and 22: Benefit yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. Proceeds used for food, spay and neutering, building shelters and medical needs for pets in the animal welfare organization’s care. FMI: 782-9776.

Greene, Friday, May 20: Smothered beef supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3.50; preschool, free.

Lewiston, Friday, May 20: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, May 20: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. Craft is spring chicks. FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Lake Street School fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the school. Barbecue, obstacle course, games, prizes, plant and bake sale, cake walk.

Auburn, Saturday, May 21: Bean and macaroni supper, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Philip’s Church Hall, Center Street, Route 4. Adults, $6; children, $3. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

Augusta, Saturday, May 21: “Hook In” open rug hooking demonstrations, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine State Museum. Free. Question and answers, one-on-one instruction and advice from experts. FMI: 287-2301.

Gray, Saturday, May 21: Fly tying and fly casting demonstrations, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park. Learn to tie a fly. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 21: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s annual strut your mutt dog walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Railroad Park. Walkers who collect $100 in pledges are entered into drawings. Talent contest, $3 per class; $10 for 4 classes. Photo contest, dog baths, bake sale, raffles, canine agility demonstrations with Promisland Agility. FMI: 783-2311 or visit www.gahumane.org.

Lewiston, Saturday, May 21: Baked bean supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes hot dogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, desserts and hot or cold beverages. FMI: 784-9711.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 21: Bean supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Route 196. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3. Includes hot dogs, coleslaw, American chop suey, rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. Sponsored by post Auxiliary. FMI and reservations: 353-2152.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 21: Book signing by “A Certain Fall” local author Robert W. Chapman, 9 a.m. to noon, Public Library.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 21: Public Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., park across from public library.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, May 21: Yard, craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tri-Town Head Start. Sponsored by The Parent Group. Proceeds for Head Start. FMI or to make donations: contact Traci, 345-8911 or Rhonda, 345-3882.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 21: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post 6. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2; under 6, free. Includes hot dogs, biscuits, coleslaw, brown bread, American chop suey and homemade pies. Air conditioned.

Pownal, Saturday, May 21: Baked bean supper, 5 and 6 p.m., Pownal Center Congregational Church. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Includes potato salad, coleslaw, spaghetti, rolls, pickles, pies and cakes.

Wales, Saturday, May 21: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Includes beverages and pies. FMI: contact Alice, 375-8382.

Auburn, Sunday, May 22: Diane Muise Gospel concert, 6 p.m., Court Street Baptist Church. Freewill offering. Refreshments and fellowship follow concert. FMI: contact Andrea, 784-6661.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 22: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Country Ladds.

Lewiston, Monday, May 23: Bookin’ it with babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Monday, May 23: Advocates for Children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 24: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 25: Countryside Dancers dance, free lessons 6 to 7 p.m.; regular lessons 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing 8 to 9:30 p.m., C and J Hall, 711 Webster St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 6:30 to 11 a.m., Sisters of Charity Health/Lepage Center, Campus Avenue. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Winthrop, Wednesday, May 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Winthrop High School, Rambler Road. FMI: 1-800-482-0743.

Lewiston, Friday, May 27: Bookin’ It with Babies, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Lewiston, Friday, May 27: Cookies and Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m., Advocates for Children, B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. Craft is caterpillars. FMI: 783-3990.

Gray, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 28, 29 and 31: Maine Wildlife Park. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Gray, Saturday, May 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults, $6; children under 12, $2. Handicapped accessible. FMI: 657-4279 or day of supper, 657-3279.

Lisbon, Saturday, May 28: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon Methodist Church, School Street. Adults, $6; children, $2. Sponsored by Methodist Women. FMI: 353-8951.

Lewiston, Sunday, May 29: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Steve and Good Old Boys.

Turner, Sunday, May 29: Free distribution of vegetable seeds, noon to 1 p.m., Turner Village Church. The second step in the three-step shared harvest dinner happening Sunday Oct. 9. FMI: 225-2248.

Lewiston, Monday, May 30: Advocates for Children play group, 10 to 11 a.m., B Street Community Building, 57 Birch St., Suite 204. FMI: 783-3990.

Lewiston, Tuesday, May 31: Preschool stories, 10 a.m., Public Library.

Gray, Saturday, June 4: Maine Conservation School, Maine Wildlife Park. Learn about Bryant Pond camp sessions for boys and girls ages 8 to 17. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Wales, Saturday, June 4: Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Wales Presbyterian Women.

Wiscasset, Saturday, June 4: Morris Farm Trust’s peerless perennial plant sale, 10 a.m., 156 Gardiner Road, Route 27 North. FMI: 882-4080.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 5: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Wild Horse.

Sabattus, Sunday, June 5: Buffet breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Harry J. Conway Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.

Winthrop, Friday, June 10: Fish chowder luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Adults, $6. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible.

Gray, Saturday, June 11: Maine custom wood sculpture, Maine Wildlife Park. Bill Fournier uses a chain saw to create eagles, bears and more. Finished pieces for sale. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Waterville, Saturday, June 11: Railroad festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maine Central Steam Engine site, 470 College Ave. Clown, music, scavenger hunt, kids games and contests, face painting, railroad presentations, model railroad. Sponsored by Friends of the 470. Proceeds helps restore the old steam engine. FMI: 872-4940 or visit www.waterville-me.gov/470.htm.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 12: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Mainly Country.

Gray, Saturday, June 18: Randy’s taxidermy, Maine Wildlife Park. Display of tools of trade and finished mounts. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 19: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Bushwack.

Portland, Saturday, June 25: Secret gardens of Portland tour, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $15 advance; $17 day of event. Self-guided tour of 12 private gardens in Portland. FMI: 773-0202 or visit www.propeople.org.

Gray, Saturday, June 25: Maine Forest Service presentation, Maine Wildlife Park. Meet a district forest ranger, learn how rangers protect and manage Maine’s forests. Smokey the Bear visit from noon to 12:30 p.m. Park admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children under 12, $3.25; under 3, free; group of 15 or more, $25 per person. FMI: 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Lewiston, Sunday, June 26: Lewiston Singles Club dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7. Music by Steve and Good Old Boys.

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