Trick or treat

LEWISTON — Trick or treating at Marshwood Center will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Marshwood is at 33 Roger St.

Parenting program

LEWISTON — 1-2-3-4 Parents! is a three-part parenting program for parents with children ages 1-4 years old. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, at Advocates for Children, B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St.

The class features video presentations and discussion. The following topics will be discussed: basic developmental stages, a look at parenting styles, the importance of family roles, positive discipline strategies, tips to prevent misbehavior and more.

Fee is $15 and includes a handbook. Registration is required. For more information or to register call AFC at 783-3990 or email [email protected].

Sabattus seniors

SABATTUS — Sabattus Senior Citizens meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Maxwell Hall. Meal will be turkey with all the fixings and Betty’s bread pudding. Following will be the meeting and then bingo.

To sign up or get more information, call Betty at 946-7595 or Pauline at 375-4037.

Two trips remain, to Hollywood Slots on Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 $24 per person. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Jean at 784-5264.

Legion dance

AUBURN — American Legion Post 31 will host a public dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 4, at the post home, 426 Washington St. Live music by Matty and the Barn Burners; donations accepted at the door.

Christian women

CASCO — The Christian Women United will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Community of Resurrection Church. After the meeting refreshments will served.

For more information call Gloria at 743-7677.

Library conference

LEWISTON — Refugee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St.

Open to community members and professionals. Free. Preregistration required. Co-sponsored by Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, United Somali Women of Maine and others. For more information call 753-0061.

Texas hold ’em

MECHANIC FALLS — American Legion Post 150 will hold a Texas hold ’em tournament at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Legion Hall on Elm Street.

Buy-in is $30. Payout depends on how many players. There is a 100-player limit. Food will be available for purchase.

Barker Mill fair

AUBURN — A Christmas fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Barker Mill Arms, 143 Mill St.

Homemade goodies include brownies, whoopie pies and peanut brittle. The kitchen will be open for doughnuts, coffee, hot dogs, soda, chips, meatball subs and beans.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle, food baskets and a door prize.

Methodist fair

MINOT — The Minot Methodist Church fair “Susanna’s Treasures” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the church vestry.

Free coffee will be offered and a luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. Crafts, including knit goods, mittens and decorations will be available as well as Rada products.

Home-baked food will include cookies, cakes, breads, pies, candy and home-canned items as well as an old fashioned cheese wheel.

There will be free drawings for door prizes as well as a silent auction table.

‘Americans in Paris’

LEWISTON — Dr. Erica Hirshler, Croll Senior Curator of American Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, will present an illustrated lecture titled “Americans in Paris: John Singer Sargent and the Daughters of Edward D. Boit” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. For more information call 513-3135.

Bridge results

LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Oct. 24 were as follows: first: Mary Ann Trafton and Debby Gardner; second: Ellie and Lindy Wigton; third: Anna Vitiello and Rosemarie Goodwin; fourth: Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; fifth: Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; first in B: Mary Ann Trafton and Debby Gardner; second: Ellie and Lindy Wigton; third: Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; first in C: Ellie and Lindy Wigton.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Schooner Estates, 200 Stetson Road, Auburn. A partner is guaranteed. Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for information about all duplicate bridge games in Maine.

Scout info

HEBRON — Girl Scouts of Maine will host a parent information and registration meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Hebron Community Baptist Church.

Girls and adults are invited to attend the meeting to find out about the many different and fun ways today’s girls are participating in Girl Scouting and how the programs and activities inspire them to reach their personal best. Participants will also learn about the flexible options and benefits of becoming a Girl Scout volunteer.

For information or to volunteer, call Jane Hatch at 966-3531, Jeanie Duguay at 364-3639 or toll free 1-888-922-4763 or visit www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.

Veterans events

LEWISTON — A free lunch for veterans only will be held at the Green Ladle, sponsored by the Auburn Exchange, with speaker Congressmen Michael Michaud, at noon Tuesday, Nov. 8. Reservations are required. Call 240-0507 or email Dave Projansky at [email protected].

Michaud helped get the new clinic in Lewiston, which has a possible opening date of March or April.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 7 a.m., a free breakfast for Veterans will be held at Lewiston High School.

At 10 a.m., “Pass in Review” and a musical tribute to veterans will take place at the Armory on Central Avenue. At 1:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, the unveiling of the 22nd stone with 216 names on it and the dedication of the new Military Jeep Monument will take place.

A special ceremony at Holy Family Church for veterans, families and friends will take place at 6:30 p.m. All these activities are free.

VFW dance

LISBON — A dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the VFW Post 9459, 52 Lisbon Road. Music will be provided by a DJ. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Christmas fair

AUBURN — A Christmas fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Sixth Street Congregational Church.

A bake table, hand-knit items, gift items, candy, gently used items, jewelry and a Secret Santa room for the children will be available. An Adirondack chair will lead the raffle table. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A special feature will be a scale size farm with animals along with other handcrafted wood items.

Chili, rock ‘n roll

BUCKFIELD — The Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters will hold the 2nd annual Chili and Rock ‘n Roll event at Buckfield Jr./Sr High School on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event features a chili cook-off with judging open to the community at 5:30 and a free concert by the Rockin’ Roadrunners beginning at 6.

The Boosters are accepting chili cook-off entries in the child, mild and hot categories. To enter a chili, contact Meghan at 336-2557 or [email protected].

Women’s Club

GREENE — The Women’s Club of Greene will be at their usual spot at the Leavitt Area Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, where they will be selling 50/50 and mini raffle tickets to support their annual Christmas program for less privileged seniors and children.

Donations of money, gift certificates for food and other items, as well as new hats, coats, boots, socks and mittens are still needed to make 2011’s “Keep Me Warm” Christmas Program a success again this year. Those interested in helping should call Brenda Theriault as soon as possible at 946-5750 for more information on how to adopt a senior, a child, a family or to provide a single item donation, as there is a deadline of Dec. 9.

Leavitt craft fair

TURNER — Leavitt Area High School will hold its 35th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, just off Lower Street.

More than 100 crafters will participate. The Music Boosters will provide food for lunch and snacks. All proceeds will benefit Leavitt activities.

Veterans service

LEEDS — Leeds Veterans Day service will take place at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Veteran’s Memorial in Town Center, to honor those who have served. Coordinated by the Leeds Historical Society.

Artisan fair

GRAY — Fiddlehead Center’s annual Holiday Artisan Fair will feature the fine works of Maine artists on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in selling at the show may call 657-2244, email [email protected] or visit www.fiddleheadcenter.org.