Butterflies emerging

WEST PARIS — A dozen active and hungry monarch butterfly caterpillars were given to the West Paris Library on July 23. They came with a lifetime supply of their food, milkweed leaves.

By July 25, all but the very smallest caterpillar had entered its chrysalis stage. A monarch chrysalis looks like a pale green jewel with gold markings. All are welcome to come to see the wondrous chrysalises during library hours: Mondays and Fridays, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays, 1:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the week of Aug. 6, the butterflies will be emerging from their chrysalises, and eventually released into the library’s flower garden. Some of the butterflies will be tagged at the library before release. Anyone who wants to attend this event should call the library at 674-2004.

Magic show at Ludden Library

DIXFIELD — The Ludden Memorial Library is presenting a performance of “The BJ Hickman Magic Show” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the library’s community room.

Magician BJ Hickman entertains family audiences with comedy magic, dazzling deceptions and mind reading miracles. Hickman’s audience participation magic shows are a popular favorite throughout New England. He has recently returned from performing for seven nights at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and various venues in Burbank and Beverly Hills, Calif.

The show is free to the public.

Summer breakfast

WATERFORD — The third in a series of four summer breakfasts will take place from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Wilkins Community House at the foot of Plummer Hill Road next to the church.

The tradition is in its 59th year, but the food is fresh, cooked right on site, and delicious. Menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, freshly made muffins, doughnuts, orange juice and coffee. Adults, $7; children ages 5-10, $4; children under 5, free. The final of the four breakfasts will be held on Aug. 15.

As usual, there will be an indoor yard sale in the Wilkins Community House basement from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the day of the breakfast.

All proceeds from the breakfasts and the yard sales go to the Buildings Maintenance and Improvement Fund.

Church clothing center

HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Church Clothing Center will be open on Saturday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. The Clothing Center is located directly opposite the church.

Thompson Lake annual meeting

OXFORD — Thompson Lake Environmental Association will hold its Annual Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Station House Community Center, 223 King St. The meeting promises to be informative and interesting with keynote speakers Gregg Hesslein, District Forest Ranger, and Richard St John, CEO of Otisfield.

All interested in Thompson Lake and its watershed are invited to attend.

Craft fair, lobster rolls

PARIS — A craft fair featuring a lobster roll luncheon will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the South Paris Universalist Church, Pine Street.

The lobster roll lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Good Cheer Hall, 36 Pine St. The lunch choice includes lobster salad roll or chicken salad roll, three-bean salad, chips, hot fudge brownie, raspberry or lemon-flavored iced tea, coffee, milk or water.

The cost for lunch is $6 for chicken and $8 for lobster.

Society focus: Safford family

STRATTON — On Sunday, Aug. 5, The Dead River Area Historical Society will feature “The Safford Family of Dead River Plantation,” hosted by Betty Safford Wyman and her cousin Janet Safford Daigle. They will have family photographs, memorabilia from that village as well as the book “Some History of the Dead River Valley,” by Betty’s father, Ben Safford.

They will share their memories of growing up in Dead River.

The society’s special days are not presentations but a gathering of people knowledgeable about the featured subject.

The Dead River Area Historical Society is open every weekend throughout July and August from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Displays include a collection of old carpentry and logging tools, china, glass, church organ, furniture from native families, a complete schoolroom, a memorial room to the “lost” towns of Flagstaff and Dead River, the lineage of several native families and a host of memorabilia from native homesteads.

For more information call Mary Henderson, 246-2271.

Sky program at Reich Museum

RANGELEY — The Wilhelm Reich Museum will host another free “Sky Program” on Monday, Aug. 6, at dusk at its Conference Center on Dodge Pond Road. Attendees will view planets, stars and the moon using telescopes and binoculars as well as picking out constellations with the naked eye.

Bring binoculars, lawn chairs or a blanket. The program will take place only if the sky is clear. For more information call 864-3443.

Mt. Blue 1987 class reunion

FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School Class of 1987 will hold its 25th class reunion from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Elks Lodge.

Alumni Assoc. meeting, banquet

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Area Alumni Association’s annual meeting and banquet will be held at the University of Farmington’s north dining room Saturday, Aug. 11.

Anyone who did not receive the annual letter should provide organizers a correct address. To attend, pay dues and/or donate to the scholarship fund, send money to FAAA, Inc., PO Box 331, Farmington, ME 04938 or contact Diane Ellis Ward at 778-9585 or deward@gwi.net.

Pinpoint plans Mediums’ Day

HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp will host a Mediums’ Day on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. t0 3 p.m., at 546 Town Farm Road.

Maine mediums will be available to give 15-minute readings for $15.

Spiritualist healers will also be on site for any who wish to receive healing through the laying on of hands. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held in Hartford at the town hall on Main Street. To make advanced reservations, call Penny at 388-3436.

Mexico High Class of 1959

MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1959 is invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Far East Restaurant. Spouses and significant others are welcome.

Library plans super hero party

MEXICO — As part of the Mexico Public Library’s “Terrific Tuesdays” summer programs for kids ages 2-14, the library will host a Super Hero party for boys ages 4-12 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Calvin Lyons Hall, in the basement of the Mexico Town Hall building.

Super hero costumes are encouraged, although not required. There will be super hero games and activities, super hero snacks will be served and there may even be a prize or two for great costumes. For information call 364-3281.

Bethel Seniors picnic Aug. 8

HANOVER — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet for a picnic at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Stony Brook Campground.

Members will bring salad or dessert to share. A member of Bethel Rescue will speak on safety for seniors.

SeniorsPlus at Town Office

GREENWOOD — SeniorsPlus, the Area Agency on Aging, will be at the Greenwood Town Office from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 8, to answer questions or concerns.

All events are free and open to the public. For further information and to make an appointment call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

Ladies, public breakfast Aug. 8

RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast with everyone invited to attend will be on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Loon Lodge on Route 4 South, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will be a buffet.

Anyone with special dietary needs should call in advance. For more information call 864-5666.

Jay Historical open house

JAY — Members of the Jay Historical Society met July 9 at the Holmes-Craft Homestead on Jay Hill for their annual July picnic.

Plans were made for an open house to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, with a lawn sale, food sale, refreshments and featuring Jay’s beginnings, the days of the old Jay Tavern. Donated lawn sale items are welcomed. Call Dot White during the first week of August, 897-4876.

Vacation Bible School in Leeds

LEEDS — Leeds Community Church will hold a Vacation Bible School with the theme “Celebrate God’s Word,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 13, through Friday, Aug. 17.

Through lessons, music, crafts, games and other activities, participants will celebrate and learn about some of the many things in the Bible. They will learn about caring for God’s earth by reducing waste, reusing whatever can be reused, as well as recycling and composting.

A healthy breakfast snack will be available upon arrival at 8:30 a.m. and another healthy snack will be provided later each morning.

All are welcome. This program is aimed at children kindergarten through sixth grade. Children younger than kindergarten age would need to be accompanied by an adult who would stay with them during the whole session. Youths who are older than the sixth grade are invited to participate as group helpers. For more information and to preregister, call Pat at 524-3003.

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