Historical society to meet

RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold its April meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in the auditorium of the Rumford Municipal Building on Congress Street.

This month, the board is offering its overall members to join with it in a group activity assessing its performances over the past years, and making suggestions for the upcoming year’s programs, beginning in September.

The board is interested in learning what the general membership knows about the organization, its programs, its opportunities for volunteering and its collections available for the public’s use at both the Archives Office and the Rumford Center Museum. Discussions will center around those issues and future goals for the society.

A special opportunity to tour the archives will be offered to those in attendance. Light refreshments will be provided.

Enter and exit the building through the River Street entrance, by the Police Department.

Stephens High Class of 1961

MEXICO — Stephens High Class of 1961 luncheon for Friday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m. has been changed to the Covered Wagon, as the Far East is closed for vacation. For information call Louise at 364-3743.

New leader for ATV club

CARTHAGE — Randy Canwell will take over as general manager for the Webb River Valley ATV Club of Carthage. For all club information, including applications and maps or trail info, call 357-9777 or email [email protected].

Chicken pie supper

RUMFORD — On Saturday, April 21, the Rumford United Methodist Church will serve a chicken pie supper at the chapel on Linnell Street. The dinner will consist of chicken pie, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, peas, rolls, hot or cold beverage and a choice of lemon or chocolate delight for dessert. There will be one sitting at 5 p.m. The cost is $8 per person.

Smothered beef luncheon

DIXFIELD — A public smothered beef luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Dixfield Congregational Church. All-you-can-eat for $6. Menu will include mashed potato, veggie, bread, dessert and beverage. Children under 8 eat for half price. Take outs are available by calling 562-4582. A sing-along will follow the luncheon featuring favorite hymns.

Mexico Class of 1949

MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Dick’s Restaurant. Members and guests are invited.

Public dinner, Chinese auction

MEXICO — A public dinner and Chinese auction will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. or until sold out Saturday, April 28, at the Cal Lyons Room, behind Town Hall.

The meal includes chicken fricassee, cranberry sauce and strawberry shortcake. The cost is $7.

Proceeds will benefit Dirigo senior Salena Sawtelle, who will represent Maine in the international games in track and field in July in Australia.

St. Never’s Day sale needs items

BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society’s annual St. Never’s Day Sale will take place on Saturday, May 26, and the society is seeking donations of furniture, household goods, dishes, tools, etc. in good condition. All proceeds from the sale benefit the society’s general operations.

The society requests no used computer equipment, tires, clothing, etc. Items in good condition may be dropped off at any time on the back porch of the society’s O’Neil Robinson House at 10 Broad St. or on Stan Howe’s side porch at 18 Broad St. To make arrangements to have items picked up, call the society at 824-2908 or 800-824-2910.

A limited number of rental tables for individuals or organizations will be available at $20 each and may be reserved by calling one of the numbers above. This year’s sale will be held under a large tent at the corner of Mason and Broad streets, rain or shine.