Pray for nation

RUMFORD — Rumford Baptist Church will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, for those interested in praying for the nation. Gov. Paul LePage has proclaimed that day to be a Day of Prayer.

It will not be a formal ceremony, but a gathering of like-minded people who wish to pray for the nation. For more information, contact Pastor Dan Pearson at 369-9035.

Vacation school

RUMFORD — Rumford Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 8 to Aug. 12. The program will be all about “Turnabouts” in conjunction with Child Evangelism Fellowship.

Participants will have Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and verses.

For more information, contact Pastor Dan Pearson at 369-9035 or Clemma Nichols at 364-8622. The church is located on the corner of Plymouth Avenue and Washington Street.

Class meeting

MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Mexico Chicken Coop. For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241.

Class luncheon

RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold a luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the River Valley Grill. For information, call 364-8883.

Extension supper

CANTON — There will be a chicken pie supper and ticket auction on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Canton Municipal Building. Proceeds will benefit the Canton Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund.

Chicken pie, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, and assorted desserts will be served. The cost for adults is $7; children, $4.

Auction viewing will start at 4 p.m. The supper will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Jackie at 597-2694 or Cheryl at 597-2823.

Texas hold ’em

RUMFORD — There will be a Texas hold ’em tournament on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the American Legion Hall. Registration will be at 9 a.m. and games will start at 10. It is open to the public.