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Farmington area

Chesterville, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chesterville Grange Hall.

Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 11: Comedy by Lawn Chair Pirates, UMF’s own improv group, 8:45 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: melvin.adams@maine.edu; 778-7346.

Salem, Saturday, Nov. 11: Hunters’ bean supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Salem Community Building. Benefits Children’s Christmas party.

Strong, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strong School, 110 North Main St. Sponsored by eighth-grade class. Proceeds will benefit fund for end-of-year class trip to Boston and Portland in June. Crafters wanted. FMI and to reserve a table: 684-3521. No designated cost for table space; however, monetary donations will be accepted.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Admission, $1. Prize and craft raffles. Food and beverages served all day. Proceeds for TES playground fund. FMI: 225-3620.

West Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 11: Contradance with the West Franklin County Fiddlers, Cynthia Phinney calling, 8 to 11 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street, Route 43. Special events: 7 p.m. workshop; learn to dance the Hambo. Workshop free; dance $6, $15 family max. All welcome, no partner necessary. FMI: 397-2241, dance@starleft.org, www.starleft.org.

Farmington, Sunday, Nov. 12: UMF Sunday Film Series “Tokyo Drifter,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF.

Oxford Hills area

Locke Mills, Saturday, Nov. 11: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Locke Mills Town Hall. Music by Richard Felt Orchestra. Benefits Greenwood Historical Society.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 11: Hunters’ breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., American Legion Post. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Christmas fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day program, 10 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Sponsored by American Legion Post 72. FMI: Bill Damon, 743-6764.

Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Hunter’s breakfast, 5 to 7 a.m., South Paris fire station, Western Ave. $5 per person. Sponsored by Norway/Paris Lions Club.

West Paris, Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans’ Day parade and dedication of new Veterans’ monument. Line up 9:30 a.m. at Agnes L. Gray Elementary School, Main Street; march begins at 10 a.m.

River Valley area

Rumford, Saturday, Nov 11: Veterans’ Day observance, 9 a.m.; service, 10 a.m.; Mountain Valley High School. Sponsored by VFW 1641.

Lewiston area

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 11: Little Country Church Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Hot meals both days. FMI: Caron, 688-4101; Nancy, 688-4481.

Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 11: Bean and casserole dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church Hall, Third Street. Adults, $6.50; under 12, $3.25.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 11: Vineyard Christian School scrapbooking fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9 Foss Road. Preregister, $20; day of, $25. FMI: Jen Marcotte, 577-6659.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 11: L & A Veterans Council will sponsor the annual Musical Tribute to Veterans, 10 a.m., Lewiston Armory, Central Avenue. To be added to the schedule and line-up, contact Bert Dutil, council chairman, 786-2305.

Lewiston, Saturday, Nov. 11: Turkey supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Family hall. Sponsor: Holy Family Council 10019, Knights of Columbus. Adults, $7.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, Nov. 11: Hunters’ breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., American Legion Post. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Minot, Saturday, Nov. 11: West Auburn Congregational Church annual harvest supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. Adults, $7; children 12 and under, $3; under 3, free. Proceeds to benefit the building fund.

New Gloucester, Saturday, Nov. 11: Amvets Auxiliary annual harvest supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvet Hall, Route 100. Baked ham and fixings. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.

Pownal, Saturday, Nov. 11: Auction, 2 p.m., Mallett Hall, Route 9. Auction items include paintings and art, fine handmade crafts, woodwork, antiques, furniture, services, gift certificates. Refreshments on sale. Proceeds to benefit the bicentennial celebration. FMI: Kathy, 688-4153, or Kelly, 688-4611.

Sabattus, Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day open house, opening at noon. Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion, Post 135, Island Road. Adults, $6; 10 and under, $3.

Turner, Saturday, Nov. 11: Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 91 Matthews Way. Admission, $1 donation at the door. Prize and craft raffles. Food and beverages served all day. Proceeds for TES playground fund. FMI: 225-3620.

Winthrop, Saturday, Nov. 11: Rotary Club, hunter and family breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m., Winthrop Congregational Church. Proceeds support Winthrop Rotary Community Projects.

Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 12: Public breakfast 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefit for children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883

Brunswick, Sunday, Nov. 12: Turkey dinner, noon to 2 p.m., Brunswick Masonic Hall, benefits Habitat Home, sponsored by District 4, OES. $7 adults, $3 children 9 and under.

Mechanic Falls, Sunday, Nov. 12: Country legends and memorial awards show, noon, Silver Spur, Route 121. Presented by Down East Country Music Assn. Adults, $8; children under 12, $4. 50/50, raffles, food bar. FMI: Jackie, 793-8884; Gary, 377-8035; Lolalee, 674-2571; Shirley/Dean, 743-2922.

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