Ride-in benefits Aimee Driscoll

NEWRY — A snowmobile ride-in from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, will benefit Second Chances Foundation, which is a fundraising and charity effort to benefit Aimee Driscoll of Auburn, who is in need of a lung transplant.

The event is being held at the Newry Grange Hall, Route 26. There will be raffles, chili, hamburgers and hot dogs.

Price is Right at Poland High

POLAND — Poland Regional High School Project Graduation is holding a Price is Right-style game show at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the PRHS auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at all town offices, Elm Street School, PRHS and Future Foods in Mechanic Falls and are $6 in advance and $10 at the door.

Contestants have the opportunity to purchase extra-chance tickets for just $5 each to increase the chance to be called to the stage. In addition to the game show, there will be a silent auction; cash or checks only. While contestants have to be 18 to play in the main show, there will be a kid’s prize table for contestants who are ages 5-17.

There will also be several raffle items. Concessions will be available. For more information, call 514-6011.

LHS Class of ’73 plans 40th reunion

LEWISTON — The Lewiston High School Class of 1973 40th Class Reunion Committee has to make a change from the save-the-date that was sent out to classmates.

The venue of the reunion has been changed to the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. Additionally, the date has been changed to Saturday, Aug. 3.

Classmates will be receiving invitations by the end of May. The following classmates’ save-the-date cards were returned and updated addresses are requested: Fern Comeau, Tom Theberge, Dennis Long, Robert Dion, Ron Ouellette, Thomas Henson, Richard Nickel, Dan Mathieu, Janice Stasulis, Diane (Druin) Field, Jo-Anne Filon, Doris (Turgeon) Chasse, Lynn Patria, Maray (Marand) Fortin, Nancy (Miclon) Scott, Kathleen Lecompte, Suzanne (Labranche) LaRue, Constance (Herrick) Barr, Marie Fountain and Monette (Castonguay) Lane.

Anyone who knows where these people are is asked to contact Cathy (Masse) Goodwin at 783-0715, Sharon (Moore) Carter at 576-0964 or email carter7952@yahoo.com and Leo Baillargeon at 784-0389 or email prodesigner@myfairpoint.net.

Museum newsletter

MONMOUTH — Monmouth Museum’s March/April newsletter will be mailed in early March.

The continued arrival to one’s home of the five 2013 newsletters is a way to keep in touch with the seasonal events and programs at Monmouth Museum and the town of Monmouth, to read about local people through stories and narratives that connect the past with the present and to continually remember that preserving the past protects the future for us all.

Start or renew the newsletter by filling out the form in the newsletter or call Nancy at 933-4677 or Jackie at 933-2837 or email dludewig@roadrunner.com.

Lewiston bridge club winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 25 were as follows: first, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; second, Dick Allen and Larry Fortier; third, Connie Webster and Les Buzzell.

Winners on Feb. 26 were: first, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; second, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell; third, Connie Webster and Rosemarie Goodwin; fourth, first in B, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; second in B, first in C, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe.

The February highest masterpoint winners on Mondays were: first, Larry Fortier; second/third tie, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; fourth, Dick Allen.

The highest masterpoint winners on Tuesdays were: first, second tie, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; third, David Lock; fourth, Jeanine Kivus.

The most masterpoint won in February were: first, Larry Fortier with 3.24; second, David Lock with 2.86; third, Roger Labbe with 2.82; fourth, Jeanine Kivus with 2.70.

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

Bee Club March meeting

AUBURN — The Androscoggin Bee Club March meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. The speaker, Kevin Fabian, will discuss the fascinating topic of spring colony division.

The meeting is held at Auburn City Hall, 60 Court St. Park on the ground floor of the parking garage behind City Hall and enter the building by the police department. Take the elevator on the right to the second floor; Room 206 is straight ahead, look for signs.

Swingin’ Bears square dance

PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club announces that from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 9, Don Bachelder of Bernardson, Mass., will be calling Mainstream and Plus level dancing and Carol Arsenault of Dresden will be cueing the rounds.

The dance will be held as usual in the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St.

Refreshments are always served at intermission with door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is $6 per person; non-dancers are welcome at no charge.

More information about the club may be found at www.squaredanceme.us.

Zumba benefits Rainbow Girls

AUBURN — Dancing over the Rainbow Zumba Benefit will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Park Avenue Elementary School, 161 Park Ave. Doors will open at 12:45.

The cost is $15 per person.

The event will feature not only Zumba by some of the best Zumba instructors Maine has to offer, but also vendors and silent auction items.

Funds are being raised in order to co-host the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls International Conference in 2016.

Anyone under 18 attending the event will need to bring a signed waiver. For more information contact Megan Skilling, pledge mother and Zumba instructor, at 207-576-7038.

Watercolor, acrylic classes

AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education provides opportunity for students to register for Art of Watercolor and Acrylic Painting with artist instructor Barbara Hathaway, “Painter of Sunsets.”

Art of Watercolor begins March 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Acrylic Painting begins March 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and both classes run for five weeks. The classes are held in the Art Room No. 142 at Edward Little High School.

Students need to bring watercolor paper or canvas for acrylic painting, brushes and paints for the medium that is needed for the class for which they have registered. Beginners to semi-pro can use the techniques to complete a painting to frame on the last session.

The techniques used quickly make landscapes with sky, sunset, mountains, trees, water and reflections. Other objects can be added for detail. Students watch a demo and paint along or can work at their own pace. Students may bring a photo to use for inspiration.

For more information email bhaway@myfairpoint.net or to sign up call 207-333-6661.

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