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Oxford Hills area

Paris, Monday, July 20: Eco-Heroes activity group meeting, 1 p.m., Paris Public Library. Ages 7-12. Group will read Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor, a girl from Maine who created a paper bag maker. The craft will be making gift boxes from old greeting cards and calendars. The programs are free and open to any child in the community. FMI: Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or e-mail paris.public.library@MSLN.net. 
Oxford, Tuesday, July 21: Concert in the Park: The Tinpanics, 6:30 p.m., The Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112. Rain or shine. Refreshments available.
Otisfield, Tuesday, July 21: Otisfield Food Pantry open, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Rte. 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.
North Waterford, Tuesday, July 21: Public Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, Five Kezars Road (off Rtes. 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market). Cost: Adults $7, children under 12 $3.50. 
Norway, Tuesday, July 21: Arts Program for Children – All That Jazz, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Norway Library. Geared toward independent readers entering grades 2-6. FMI: 743-5308, www.norway.lib.me.us.
Bryant Pond, Wednesday, July 22: Craft: create a barometer, 1-2:30 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. All ages. Bring a wide mouth jar 2 1/2 to 3 inches across. Other items provided. FMI: 665-2788.
Norway, Wednesday, July 22: Book discussion: “Undiscovered Country”, 7 p.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5309.
Paris, Wednesday, July 22: Juggling show performed by Two, 10 a.m., Moore Park. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Rain location: Fire Station, Western Avenue.
Paris, Wednesday, July 22: American, Folk and Country Roots music by Carolyn Curry, 6 p.m., Moore Park. Free. Bring chair or blanket. Rain location: Fire Station, Western Avenue.
Norway, Thursday, July 23: Arts program: Mexican musical adventure for grades 1-6, 2-3 p.m., Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308 or www.norway.lib.me.us.Lisbon, Friday, July 24: Ham Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lisbon VFW Auxiliary Post 9459. Cost: Adults $6, under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.
Paris, Friday, July 24: “Everyday is Earth Day Program,” 1 p.m., Paris Public Library. Participants will learn about precipitation around the United States from Sue Lahti of the Maine Geographic Alliance. 
Paris, Friday, July 24: Baked Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Circle. Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 $3. 
Waterford, Friday, July 24: Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Waterford Library, Rtes. 35/37, Waterford Flat. For young children. FMI: 583-2050.
Norway, Saturday, July 25: Karaoke with DJ’s “The Old Crows”, 7-11 p.m., American Legion Post 82. $6. Food available.
Oxford, Saturday, July 25: Bean supper, 5-6 p.m., Congregational Church. $7, ages 5-12 $4, 4 and under free.
Oxford, Saturday, July 25: Potluck dinner, 5-6 p.m., Congregational Church, 252 King Street. $7, ages 5-12 $4, 4 and under free. Includes turkey, meatballs, ham, casseroles, beans. Benefits
the children’s Pilgrim Lodge Scholarship Fund.
Paris, Saturday, July 25: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., old Paris Farmers’ Union building, corner of Skillings Avenue and Main Street. Book donations welcome. Sponsored by Public Library. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
Paris, Saturday, July 25: Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter open.
Waterford, Saturday, July 25: Magic show by Dennis Labbe, 11 a.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill Road, next to Congregational Church. Donations to Library appreciated. Sponsored by Library.
Waterford, Sunday, July 26: Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waterford Library. In conjunction with Music Sunday at the Waterford Congregational Church and Waterford Historical Society’s art exhibit. Light refreshments available. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the historic library and explore its collections and services. FMI: 583-2050. 
West Sumner, Sunday, July 26: Christening, service begins at 11 a.m., West Sumner Universalist Church. Anyone wishing to have their child christened is welcome. Please contact Pauline Kirschner 388-2020.
Paris, Monday, July 27: Eco-Heroes Meeting, 1 p.m., Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square. For ages 7-12. Featured Story: “One Hen.” Jeopardy for free books. Part of the library’s “Everyday is Earth Day” summer offerings.
Bridgton, Wednesday, July 29: Brown Bag Lunch series: Tom McLaughlin, Bridgton News columnist, 12-1 p.m., Municipal complex basement. Free. Handicap accessible.
Bryant Pond, Wednesday, July 29: Craft program, 1-2:30 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. All ages. FMI: 665-2788.
Paris, Wednesday, July 29: Little Melodies children’s songs, 10 a.m., Moore Park Gazebo. Rain location: Fire Station on Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.
Paris, Wednesday, July 29: Present Company trio, 6 p.m., Moore Park Gazebo. Rain location: Fire Station on Western Avenue. Free. Bring chair or blanket.
Norway, Friday, July 31: CHAIR-ity auction of artfully painted 100-year-old Grange chairs, 5:30 p.m., Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St, Norway Village. $25 includes fine food and drink. Silent auction of art and other items. Preview chairs in Norway Savings Bank Operation Center windows throughout July. Benefits Western Maine Art Group. FMI: 739-6161 or www.TheWMAG.org.
Paris, Friday, July 31: Everyday is Earth Day: exploring plants with Barbara Murphy, 1 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Ages 9-13. Free. Pre-register or FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
Waterford, Friday, July 31: Story time, 10:30 a.m., Library, Routes 35/35 near the old town hall on Keoka Lake.
Harrison, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2: Back to the Past: a celebration of sawmilling and homestead activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Scribner’s Mill. FMI: 583-6455 or www.scribnersmill.org.
Paris, Saturday, Aug. 1: Book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Skillings Avenue and Main Street, old Paris Farmers’ Union. Sponsored by Paris Public Library. Donations of books welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or paris.public.library@msln.net.
West Paris, Saturday, Aug. 1: Book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grange Hall, Church St. Sponsored by Friends of the West Paris Library. New books by Barefootbooks also for sale. FMI: Library at 674-2004 or www.mybarefootbooks.com/marshamiles.

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