Quilters to meet Nov. 14

RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. All area quilters welcome.

An explanation on fabric terms will be given and English paper piecing will be demonstrated. To participate in the paper piecing project, bring needle, thread and scissors.

Mystery quilt information will be available. Bring finished “folded” Christmas tree ornaments for the Festival of Trees tree.

For more information call 562-7050.

Benefit for Steve Provencher

RUMFORD — A benefit for Steve “Goofy” Provencher will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 15, at the Rumford Eagles Hall, 13 Oxford Ave.

There will be a buffet-style meal, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and music by Bill Scott and Friends.

Provencher was diagnosed with cancer.

Admission is $5.

Stephens High Class of 1965

RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1965 will have its class luncheon at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Route 2 Diner.

The menu will be prime rib.

Classmates and guests are invited.

Harvest casserole supper

PERU — The Friends of Peru Elementary School will host a harvest casserole supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Peru Elementary School, 30 Main St.

Meal includes beans, casseroles, salads, breads and apple crisp.

There will be an indoor yard sale, 50/50 raffle and a dessert raffle.

Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Peru Community Center.

Poodunck Snowmobile Club

DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the clubhouse on Canton Point Road.

Discussion will be on upcoming events and trail work. All are welcome. For more information, call 562-4690.

Mexico Historical Society meeting

MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 18, at the Cal Lyons Room under the Town Office.

A potluck supper will be held at 5 p.m. followed by a brief business meeting.

The program will be on rubbing grave stones and epitaphs found in old cemeteries.

Sons of Italy meet Nov. 18

RUMFORD — Sons of Italy will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.

Lunch committee will be Deb Buotte, Andy Flaherty and Roxanne Gorham.

Mexico High Class of 1960

RUMFORD — The next class lunch for the Class of 1960 from Mexico High School will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Gatch’s Restaurant.

For more information call Jeanne at 364-8841.

Stephens High Class of 1949

RUMFORD — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for their regular monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the River Valley Grill.

Stephens High Class of 1958

DIXFIELD — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will hold their monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Ellis’ Market.

All classmates and their significant others are welcome.

For more information, call Janet B. at 364-2928.

Festival of Trees decorating day

RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold a decorating day to prepare for the Festival of Trees to be sponsored by the Town of Rumford in December. The meeting will be held at the home of Gail Parent in Hanover on the Society’s customary meeting day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m.

Parent has offered to serve lunch; members planning to attend should call her at 364-7482 so she can plan for sufficient quantities of food.

All planning to attend should bring with them any of the following items for construction activities: narrow lace of any type or color; narrow ribbon of gold, silver, white or pastels; silk and/or dried flowers; wallpaper; gold and/or silver paper; glitter glue and glitter; pearls; fabric glue; glue guns; scissors; paper doilies; and Christmas balls of gold, silver, blue or pastels.

Stephens High Class of 1945

MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1945 luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Covered Wagon Restaurant.

For more information, call Marguerite at 364-3270.

Stephens High Class of 1948

MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Dick’s Restaurant.

Classmates and guests are welcome.

For more information, call Maddy at 364-7235.

Supper, dance for Denise Garcia

RUMFORD — A spaghetti supper and dance to benefit Denise Garcia will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at the American Legion.

The supper will be from from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults; children 12 and under, $5.

The dance will be from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature the band The Hooligans. The cost of the dance is $10. Tickets, required, can be purchased from All that Jazz, Davis Florists, the American Legion, RSU 10 Central Office (Melanie), MVHS (Leanne ) or at Mountain View Eye Care (Lisa) . Attendees who present their ticket at the door for the spaghetti supper will pay only $5 for the supper.

There will be a Chinese auction and a 50/50. To donate to the auction or for more information, call Leanne at 364-0890. All proceeds are to benefit Denise, who is battling breast cancer.