Hosanna Church movie night

OXFORD — Hosanna Church will show the movie “Seven Days in Utopia” for movie night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15.

“Seven Days in Utopia” follows the story of Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly standing in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). But Johnny’s more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future. This film also stars Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll and Brian Geraghty.

Whether you are a golfer, or couldn’t care less about golf, the movie is entertaining for the whole family. Its message will leave you reevaluating what really matters in life.

There is no charge. Hosanna Church is at 109 Schoolhouse Road. For more information, call the church at 539-2295.

West Paris Food Pantry

WEST PARIS — Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry, West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 17.

West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. The pantry is open on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Strange story of the ‘Canada Towns’

PARIS —  On Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m., the Paris Cape Historical Society at 77 High St. will host a talk by Larry Glatz, who will describe the curious history of the so-called “Canada Towns” of western Maine — how they came to be, where they were originally located and why and when they ended up in their present locations.

It is a century-long tale of war and politics, farmers and nobles, geography and genealogy. The story will be of particular interest to the local audience because one of these “Canada Towns” has since become known as Paris. A number of other nearby towns, including Harrison, Otisfield, Waterford and Turner were also involved in the saga.

Glatz is a well-known researcher who is particularly interested in the history and culture of Western Maine. He is a former trustee of the Norway Historical Society, and he was chairman of the Oxford County Bicentennial Committee. He has authored and edited a number of related works; and in 2006, he was awarded Maine Historical Society’s James Phinney Baxter Prize for local historical writing.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Bridgton Summerfest is July 20-22

BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Center will present the fourth annual summer event, formerly Depot Street Festival, now called Bridgton Summerfest, on Friday, July 20, through Sunday, July 22.

This is the BCC’S largest fundraiser of the year. Featured attractions will be Kavanaugh Amusements, Army rock climbing wall, Maine Obsolete Auto League, Remax hot air balloon rides, choices dunk tank, Rec. Dept. batting cage, Macdonald Motors, crafts, mechanical bull riding and many Lake Region nonprofits on display.

The event will also feature the fourth annual pig roast, cooked by Chris McDaniels, Wayne and Laurie Allen and crew on Saturday, July 21.

Entertainment we feature three live bands, The Rockin Recons, Wrong Road and Smokin Loafers bringing great rock to the Summerfest. Sound will be provided by John Huntress for all three bands.

For more information call chairman Ken Murphy at 242-9417, co-chairs Marybeth Sullivan at 647-8396, Alan Harding at 803-2244 or Carmen Lone at 647-3116.

Dance to benefit Sissy Merrick

HARRISON — A benefit dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Harrison VFW for Grace “Sissy” Merrick of South Paris, who has been battling cancer of the lungs and brain since January.

Sissy is the mother of three sons and a daughter, and proud grandma of five.

The cost is $10 per person. Tickets will be available at the door.

Music will be provided by classic rock band, the Road Kingz. Refreshments will be available for purchase. A small silent auction will be held with donated items including a cord of firewood, local gift certificates, perennial flowers and more.

For more information, to make a donation or to purchase tickets, call Karcha Buker at 890-8499.

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