Bottle drive

SALEM – Members of the Salem United Methodist Church will host a community bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Salem and the surrounding communities in an effort to raise the support needed to bring the church’s long-term foundation project to completion.

The 100-plus-year-old building, moved onto new frost walls last summer, sits in its new spot in the center of the village on an expanded lot. With the help of volunteers, a garden is forming around a new flagpole donated by Everett Jordan. A new parking lot is taking shape. Services, starting at 8 a.m. Sundays, resumed a few weeks ago.

To donate, for bottle pick-up or for more information, call 678-2442 or 678-2877.

Crafters needed

VIENNA – The Vienna Fire Dept. Auxiliary will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Vienna Community Room. The Auxiliary is looking for crafters. For $10 those interested can display and sell their work. Limited space available. For more information, contact Belinda Lilley at 293-9308 or Laura at 293-4857.

Society meeting

FARMINGTON – The Sandy River Valley Chapter, Maine Genealogical Society, will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Farmington Public Library. Anyone with an interest in genealogy is welcome.

Blood drive

FARMINGTON – An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Franklin Memorial Hospital.