Dixfield Historical Society meeting

DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Historical Society will meet on Thursday evening, May 8, at the Museum House at 59 Main St.

The business portion will begin at 6:30 p.m. with voting on proposed by-laws and apartment rental requirements. At 7 p.m. there will be a short program featuring local trapper Brian Palmer answering the questions: Is there a coyote problem in our area, and if so, what can be done about it?

Refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited.

A reminder to those in our local area to call President Donna Towle at 562-7595 if you have any old pictures you could share for scanning. The RSU 10 History Team is planning another picture scanning event for the Maine Memory Project sponsored by the Maine Historical Society, Portland. Mrs. Towle is especially interested in mid-20th century Dixfield (’40s, ’50s and ’60s) but would like to see all that you have to share.

Rumford Area Quilters meet May 8

RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet Thursday, May 8, 1 p.m. at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street.

To participate in the spring fabric swap, bring thirty 6 1/2 inch squares cut from 100 percent cotton fabric that has been washed, dried and ironed. All 30 squares must be from the same piece of material.

All area quilters invited. For more information call 562-7050.

Seniors plan Mother’s Day tea

PERU — Rumford Seniors of Peru will have a Mother’s Day tea at 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the  old Peru School.

Entertainment will be by Melanie Jordon, who went to Tennessee to sing and brought home a trophy.

The tea is free for mothers. Donations accepted. There will be a 50/50 and door prizes. To sign up call 562-7700.

Grindstone Band dance is May 10

RUMFORD — A dance with music by the Grindstone Band will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Snowshoe Club.

Members and guests are welcome.