Bethel, Wednesday, March 12: The Bethel Senior Citizens Club, 11 a.m., Serendipity Cafe, Cross Street. FMI and reservations: Nancy, 824-3350 or Arlene at 824-2877.

Paris, Friday, March 14: Jones dance band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

South Paris, Saturday, March 15: American Girl Tea Party, 1 to 3 p.m., McLaughlin Gardens. $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Preregistration required. FMI: 743-8820.

Norway, Monday, March 17: Food drive, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. Benefit for Oxford Hills Food Pantry. Donate canned goods and nonperishable food. FMI: 743-7075.

South Paris, Wednesday, March 19: New Plant presentation, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Gardens.

Jay, Thursday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Jay High School, 4 School St.

Waterford, Thursday, March 20: Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road.

Norway, Saturday, March 22: Easter Fest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the Norway Recreation Department and other municipal groups. Free; open to everyone. FMI: 743-6651.

West Paris, Saturday, March 22: Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m., Public Library. For toddler through 1st grade. Hosted by Friends of the Library. Bring a basket or container. Should be accompanied by an adult. FMI: 674-3181.

Paris, Friday, March 28: Job fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Career Center, 232 Main Street. FMI: Denise, 743-7763, Ext: 211.

River Valley area

Rumford, Saturday, March 15: Homestart, home school support group open house, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Public Library.

Rumford, Saturday, March 15: Corned beef and ham supper, 5 to 6 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Le Paresseux Club, 227 Waldo St. $6 adults, $3 under 12. FMI: Steve, 562-7081.

Rumford, Sunday, March 16: Le Paresseux Club mass processional line up, 9 a.m., Thibault Funeral Home, Penobscot Street to St. Athanasius Church. Dinner to follow. FMI: Steve, 562-7081.

Rumford, Saturday, March 29: “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader” night at 6 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, Smith Crossing. $3 for adults; $1 for children 12 and under. Actual 5th graders will be available to help contestants.

Mexico, Thursday, April 10: Spring card making and stamping party, 6 to 8 p.m., Calvin Lyons Hall in the Town Office. $12 per person; all supplies are included. FMI: 364-3281.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Monday, March 10: American Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., KOC Lewiston, 150 East Ave.

Lewiston, Monday, March 10: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance sign-up: 755-3110. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 11: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Monday, March 11: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Tuesday, March 11: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lisbon High School, 591 Lisbon St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 12: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 12: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 12: Book buddies, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 12: Reading dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Children’s Room. Advance registration and FMI: 513-3133 or [email protected].

Greene, Thursday, March 13: “America’s Natural Wonders,” film, 2 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Peek-A-Boo Puppet Show, 9:30 a.m., New Life Community Center, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Film, “Grand Voyage,” 7 p.m., Heritage Center, Cedar Street. Hosted by Franco-American Heritage Center and Bates College. Bilingual introductions. Discussion follows over crêpes. FMI: 783-1583 or www.francoamericanheritage.org.

Lewiston,Thursday, March 13: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Art Van, 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 7-12, Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 13: Hot Tamales, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 5-12, Lewiston Public Library, Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Auburn, Friday, March 14: Open mic, sign up 7:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI: 783-0461, www.uuauburn.org.

Greene, Friday, March 14: “America’s Natural Wonders,” film, 7 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Rd. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Friday, March 14: Babytime, parents and ages birth-2½, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St., FMI: 513-3133.

Lewiston, Friday, March 14: “Food for Thought” luncheon, 12 p.m., USM, Senior College, Room 170. $6.50 advance, $8 at door. Reserve by March 13. Topic: spring semester instructors. FMI: 753-6510.

Lisbon, Friday, March 14: Corned beef boiled supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Rt. 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-2152.

Sabattus, Friday, March 14: Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., benefits Loaves & Fishes and food pantry, Jillson’s Farm, Jordan Bridge Road. $6. FMI 375-4747 or 212-7674.

Auburn, Saturday, March 15: Boiled dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m.. High Street Congregational, UCC, 106 Pleasant St. $6, $3 under 10, under 5 free. FMI: 784-1306.

Auburn, Saturday, March 15: Bean and American chop suey supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church basement, Western Avenue. $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Hosted by The Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 15: Corned beef and cabbage supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Adults $6, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, March 15: Reading Dog, children practice reading to trained dog, 5 to 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133.

Turner, Saturday, March 15: St. Patty’s Day celebration, doors 7 p.m., band 8 p.m. to midnight, Boofy Quimby Center. Buckfield Recreation Adult Softball fundraiser. Tickets and FMI: Gill, 336-3553 or Jason, 336-2311.

Sabattus, Sunday, March 16: Buffet breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. $6 adults, $3 under 10.

Mechanic Falls, Monday, March 17: Corned beef dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 150. Adults $6, seniors $5, children $2.50. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Lewiston, Tuesday, March 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Wednesday, March 19: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Thursday, March 20: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Buckfield, Friday, March 21: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St.

Lisbon, Friday, March 21: Salmon loaf supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 9459, Rte 196. $6 adults, $3 children under 10. FMI: 353-5291.

Gray, Saturday, March 22: Baked bean supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults $7, under 12, $3. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279.

New Gloucester, Saturday, March 22: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Route 100.

Auburn, Saturday, March 29: Central Maine Community College Open House, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1250 Turner St. FMI: 755-5273 or (800) 891-2002 or www.cmcc.edu.

Auburn, Sunday, March 30: Basket bingo, 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, Lisbon Road. $12 advance, $15 door. Tickets: Sue, 784-1356. Proceeds for notebooks.

Auburn, Sunday, March 30: Breakfast 8-10a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50. Benefits National Home for Children. FMI: 784-6883.