Strong, Friday, Sept. 12: American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Forster Building, 11 Main St.

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Canton Historical Society, Route 108, near Big Apple. Benefits the Society.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 13: Community luncheon, noon-1 p.m., Old South Congregational Church. Free. For delivery call 778-0424 or 773-4438.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 13: Contradance to live music, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6, family $15. No partner needed. FMI: 491-9928 or www.starleft.org.

New Sharon, Saturday, Sept. 13: Chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge. $8. Sponsored by Franklin Lodge 123 to benefit building fund.

Livermore Falls, Monday, Sept. 15: Terry Moore concert, 6-8 p.m., Livermore Falls gazebo.

Wilton, Thursday, Sept. 18: A panel discussion, The Plight of Haiti, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Church. All panelists have visited or ministered in Haiti recently. All are welcome.

Farmington, Saturday, Sept. 20: Maine Mountain Chamber Music, 7:30 p.m., Nordica Auditorium, UMF. $9, seniors $7, 15 and younger free. FMI: 645-2157.

Oxford Hills area

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Comedy “The Legend of Lefty,” 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street. $10. FMI: 824-2175 or Ross, 824-6545.

Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Sept. 11: Guest speaker Ed Howe, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Sept. 11: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Bethel, Friday, Sept. 12: “The Legend of Lefty,” a two-act comedy under the direction of Lynn Arizzi, full dinner theatre show, 7 p.m., the Bethel Inn and Conference Center, Broad Street. Presented by the Community Players. Fee: $25. Reservation only, limited seating. Sponsored by the new Bethel Performing Arts Project and presented in cooperation with the Bethel Inn. For reservations and information: The Bethel Inn at 824-2175, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Norway, Friday, Sept. 12: Baby Boosters, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

West Paris, Friday, Sept. 12: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., First Universalist Church. No charge; just bring a dish to share. Tineke Ouwinga of Bethel will speak on her life in Holland during World War II.

East Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 13: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. Adults $7, children under 13 $3.

East Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 13: Cathy Johnson will speak on “Maine Woods at the Crossroads,” 6:15 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall.

Harrison, Saturday, Sept. 13: Public supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 35. $6, under 12 $3. Sponsored by Ronald G. St. John VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary 9328. FMI: 583-4713.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Lolalee and the Country Bandits, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oxford Country Fair.

Oxford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Supper, 5-6 p.m., Oxford Grange, Route 26. Takeouts. $7, under 12 $3.50.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 13: Jones dance band, 7-10 p.m, Legion Hall, Church Street. $5.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 13: Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School. $6. Spectators free. FMI: Sue 743-7176 or Eleanor 782-4050.

Norway, Monday, Sept. 15: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, 18 Main St.

Bethel, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21: Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off. FMI: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com.

Paris, Friday, Sept. 19: Chinese Auction, tickets on sale 4-5:30 p.m., drawings beginning at 6, American Legion Hall. Raffles. Food on sale. Benefits 11-year-old to attend the National Young Presidential Inauguration in January 2009. FMI: Priscilla Hebert 212-4974.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 20: Aging Well Living Well expo, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River. $40, couple $70. FMI: SeniorsPlus 795-4010 or www.seniorsplus.org to register.

Hebron, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moody Library, Buckfield Road, top of Brighton Hill.

Norway, Saturday, Sept. 20: Pet vaccination clinic for rabies and distemper, 9-11 a.m., Norway Fire Station. Micro-chipping available. FMI: 743-8679.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 20: Jones old fashion dance band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street.

Paris, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book signing by Patricia Probert Gott and Deborah DeShon, 10 a.m.-noon, Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

River Valley area

Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Comedy “The Legend of Lefty,” 4 p.m., Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street. $10. FMI: 824-2175 or Ross, 824-6545.

Bethel, Friday, Sept. 12: “The Legend of Lefty, a two-act comedy under the direction of Lynn Arizzi, full dinner theatre show, 7 p.m., the Bethel Inn and Conference Center, Broad Street. Presented by the Community Players. Fee: $25. Reservation only, limited seating. Sponsored by the new Bethel Performing Arts Project and presented in cooperation with the Bethel Inn. For reservations and information: The Bethel Inn at 824-2175, Ross Timberlake at 824-6545.

Rumford, Friday, Sept. 12: Armory Dance, 6-8 p.m., 85 Lincoln Ave. Admission: $1. Music provided by Joe the “Music Man.”

Canton, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bottle drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Canton Historical Society, Route 108, near Big Apple. Benefits the Society.

East Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 13: Public supper, 5 p.m., Alder River Grange. Adults $7, children under 13 $3.

East Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 13: Cathy Johnson will speak on “Maine Woods at the Crossroads,” 6:15 p.m., Alder River Grange Hall.

Otisfield, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. Free, donations accepted.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Virgin Memorial Chapel of the Rumford United Methodist Church 100 year church history slide show and program, 2 p.m., Rumford United Methodist Church sanctuary. Ongoing photo display and exhibit in the fellowship hall. All welcome.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Public supper and gift-a-rama, 5 p.m., Blazing Star Lodge, Route 232. Supper: $6, under 5 $3. Gift-a-rama tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Sponsored by Mt. Zircon Chapter 142 Star Club.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Dance to music by Small Town Defenders, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion. $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. Benefits building fund.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 13: Supper, 4:45 p.m., St. John’s Parish Hall, Main Avenue. $6, under 12 $3. Takeout available.

Dixfield, Sunday, Sept. 14: Special cribbage, The American Legion Swasey-Torrey Post 100. Cost: $8 per person. Prizes will be paid out by the number of tables and a 50/50 will be sold. Pork roast dinner will be served at 11 a.m. for $5. All are welcome.

Rumford, Sunday, Sept. 14: Dunnemans concert, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Washington Street. FMI: Pastor Tyner 674-2968.

Dixfield, Monday, Sept. 15: Preschool, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ludden Library. Will be held every Monday. If school is canceled, so is story time.

Rumford, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Business Lunch and Learn opportunity: “Do You Own Your Business or Does Your Business Own You?” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Cost: $10, includes lunch. Preregistration is required by calling Lorraine at 369-0396 or e-mailing [email protected] by Sept. 15. Presented by The River Valley Technology Center, The River Valley Growth Council, and the River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Bethel, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21: Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off. FMI: Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com.

Bethel, Saturday, Sept. 20: Aging Well Living Well expo, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday River. $40, couple $70. FMI: SeniorsPlus 795-4010 or www.seniorsplus.org to register.

Rumford, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rumford Library, downstairs.

Lewiston area

Auburn, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Memory loss and dementia series “Taking Time for Yourself and Recognizing Caregiver Burnout,” 3-4:30 p.m., Clover Health Care, Common Room, 440 Minot Ave. No charge. Sponsored by the Maine chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. FMI: 1-800-272-3900.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Libary Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. To reserve a spot to read to a dog, call the library at 513-3133.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 10: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Sept. 10: Bird walk, 8 a.m., Papermill & Ricker Farm trails. FMI: stantonbirdclub.org or call 933-2266.

Greene, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12: Music By Magic, doors open at 6 p.m., Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free. FMI: 946-5311.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 12: Food for Thought luncheon, noon, Senior College, USM L/A, presentation by fall semester course instructors. Advance, $7; at door, $8. Reservation by Sept. 11. FMI: 753-6510, usm.maine.edu/lac/seniorcollege.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 12: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2. Siblings of different ages are also welcome. No pre-registration necessary. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13: Veterans Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 29 Westminster St. Free. FMI: Bill at 783-0068, [email protected].

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $6, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 13: Reading Dog, noon, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3113 to reserve spot. FMI: jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Gray, Saturday, Sept. 13: Fisheries and Wildlife open house, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Donations. FMI: 657-4977.

Greene, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean supper, 4-6 p.m., VFW Memorial Post 11032, near Greene Central School. $6, under 12 $2.50.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Sept. 13: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 4-11 $4, under 4 free, family with children under 12 $15. FMI: 353-5636.

Lisbon, Saturday, Sept. 13: Coffee house with The Chapel Chix and Chap, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Matthews Church, Route 196, near Big Dipper. Freewill offering. Donation of nonperishable foods. Refreshments. Benefits Christian outreach. FMI: Debbie 353-6925 or Michelle 353-6195.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Adult, child, infant CPR and first aid, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. FMI: 795-4404.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Bourque and Friends concert, 2 p.m, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $15, students and seniors $13. FMI: 689-2000.

Lewiston, Sunday, Sept. 14: Contra and square dance with live music, 6:30-9 p.m, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. $5. FMI: 513-3050 or 782-0386.

Auburn, Sunday, Sept. 14: Public breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.75/$4.75. Benefits children’s Christmas party. FMI: 784-6883.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Adult CPR/AED class, 5:30-10 p.m., American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. FMI: 795-4404.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Kids cooking club, 4 p.m, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 7-14. Call 755-3110 to sign up. FMI: jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Monday, Sept. 15: Story time for all ages, 6:30 p.m, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, jparis @ci.lewiston.me.us or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Sept. 15: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., “The Jacquess” on the Wales Road. Cost: $6. Dancing will follow until 9:30 p.m. with Gerry and Adrien. Cost for dance is $4; cost for both dance and supper is $10. FMI: 375-4850.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Preschool story time for 2 to 5 years, 10 a.m., Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133, [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Sept. 16: Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., Kennedy Park.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 17: Reading Dog, 5 p.m., Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. If you would like to reserve at five to 10 minute spot (or longer), please call the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133. www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Sept. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: “Mill Town” book discussion by P. D. LaFleur, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library. Light supper served. FMI: Rosemary at 333-6640, ext. 2020.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: Writers workshop by P. D. LaFleur, 7 p.m., Auburn Public Library. FMI: Rosemary at 333-6640, ext. 2020.

Auburn, Thursday, Sept. 18: “One Night” interactive play, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. Free. FMI: www.cmcc.edu.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 18 and 25: Adult, child, infant CPR and first aid, 5:30-10 p.m. both days, American Red Cross, 1080 Lisbon St. Preregistration required. FMI: 795-4004.

Lewiston, Thursday, Sept. 18: American Red Cross blood drive, noon-7 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 19: Mitch and Friends concert, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. Freewill offering.

Lewiston, Friday, Sept. 19: Babytime Storytime, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages up to 2. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Hebron, Saturday, Sept. 20: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moody Library, Buckfield Road, top of Brighton Hill.

Lewiston, Saturday, Sept. 20: Reading dog, noon, Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot to read to a dog.