Blood drive Nov. 30

BUCKFIELD — A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Masonic Lodge, 5 High St.

Festival of Lights is Dec. 1

BRIDGTON — The Festival of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.

A candlelight walk will be at 5:15 p.m., parade at 5:30 and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Community Center at 6 p.m. There will be music, tree lighting, snacks and crafts.

Church speaker: Ben Tucker

PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street will welcome Ben Tucker as guest speaker for the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 2.

Music is under the direction of Linda Stowell and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Fellowship and coffee will follow the worship service.

All are welcome and childcare is available. The First Universalist Church is wheelchair accessible.

Hurricane Sandy relief effort

PARIS — Hundreds if not thousands of people are still dealing with the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. Lisa Eichel of West Paris, along with the help of family and friends, has decided to take on this challenge and is asking for everyone’s help.

Eichel was able to secure a tractor trailer from Eric D. Dashiell of Dashiell Transportation Inc., Hampden, who is a friend of her family. Dashiell is willing to donate his trailer and his time to travel to New Jersey to help aid with the hurricane recovery and relief effort. 

Eichel also contacted the Red Cross and was told the following items are still very much needed: bottled water, nonperishable food items, clothing, blankets, furniture, toiletries, building supplies, cleaning supplies, diapers, pet items, gift cards, rakes and shovels.

Two days of “giving” are being set up on Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, where the tractor trailer will be parked. All items can be dropped off at the school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on both days.

For more information contact Lisa Eichel at 207-890-3707.

Public skating at Bridgton Academy

BRIDGTON — Public skating will be held in December at the Bridgton Ice Arena at Bridgton Academy.

Skate times are noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Saturday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 23; and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22.

Stick and Puck skating will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

The cost is $4 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for children under 6 and seniors 62 years and older. The cost for Stick and Puck is $5. Rentals are $4.

To confirm dates and times, call 647-3322.

For information on adult leagues, learn to skate, scheduling and all other programs, call rink manager Steve Ryan at 647-7637.

Lewiston Bridge Club

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Nov. 26 were as follows: first, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings; second/third tie, Cindy Kirchherr and Jim Krainin with Les Buzzell and Paul Sherman.

The top masterpoint winners in November were Dick Allen and Pete Cummings, Linda Leotsakos, Cynthia and Bill Clifford, Vern Arey and Jan Arey.

Winners on Nov. 27 were: first, Rosemarie and Tom Goodwin; second, Patricia Garcia and David Lock; third, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell.

The top masterpoint winners in November were Patricia Garcia and David Lock, Paul Sherman, Mike True, Nancy Lindgren and Rosemarie Goodwin.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed. Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for more information.

Telstar Theater plans play

BETHEL — The Telstar High School Theater Department will present “Dashing Through the Snow” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 14 and 15, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional High School.

Free family entertainment. Donations accepted. For more information call 824-2136.

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