Car show July 1 in Dixfield

DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot.

For more information, call Brad at 357-6789.

Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue

JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3.

The cost is $8 per meal. Tickets are available in advance.

Independence Day parade July 3

LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jay/Livermore Falls Parade Committee invites participation in the annual Independence Day Parade set for Thursday, July 3.

Line-up starts at 4 p.m. at Memco. Parade kicks off at 5, starting at Memco and ending at Ware Butler in Livermore Falls.

Consider getting friends, family, coworkers and organizations involved; decorate a float, tractors, trucks, bikes, wagons or just walk with a banner, to celebrate this time of year.

After the parade, come to the VFW for a chicken barbecue for $8 per person.

The fireworks will take place at sunset.

For further information, call the VFW post afternoon at 897-5112 for the barbecue. For information on the parade, call committee members Barbara Cook at 645-4753, Pat Knowlton at 897-3834 and Lynn Dunton at 897-2640.

Turner fireworks on July 4

TURNER — The Town of Turner fireworks show will be held July 4 in Caldwell fields in Turner Center. They will start at 8:45 and are free.

Historical Society museums to open

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will have two museums open on the Fourth of July from 9 a.m. until noon: the Mary Gage Rice Museum next to the Waterford Library and the Old Town House next to Keoka Lake.

WHS will also meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the North Waterford Church. The program will be “Reflections on the Five Kezars,” with speakers from each of the lakes who will talk about settlement and summer visitors. There will be potluck refreshments after the meeting.

Beginning on July 7, the Old Town House Museum will be open every Monday in the summer from 1 to 3 p.m.

Strawberry Festival in Locke Mills

LOCKE MILLS — A Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday, July 5, at the Locke Mills Union Church, from 7:30 a.m. until sold out. There will be Belgian waffles, strawberries, pies, shortcakes and more.

Flea market, craft fair in Phillips

PHILLIPS — First Saturday Flea Market and Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street.

New vendors are welcome. To reserve a large table for $10, call Pam at 639-2630.

Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be for sale on site. This is a monthly event, the first Saturdays of July, August and September.

There are lots of interesting bargains, crafts, antiques, collectibles; always something new. The Phillips Farmers Market is in the adjacent building.

Silver Lake Camp breakfast, book sale

ROXBURY — The Silver Lake Camp Owners Association pancake breakfast and book sale will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at St. Mary’s Chapel, Roxbury Pond.

Book donations may be dropped off at the Wendts’ camp, 14 Marchand Lane, Roxbury Pond.

Finnish-American Heritage Center

WEST PARIS — The public is invited to attend an open house at the Finnish-American Heritage Center from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoons throughout July and August, except Aug. 17.

This is an opportunity to visit the museum, browse the library, visit the gift shop and converse with the hosts and hostesses over a cup of coffee.

The center is at 8 Maple St. The building is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.

Swim lessons at Pleasant Lake Beach

OTISFIELD — Otisfield Recreation will hold swim lessons at Pleasant Lake Beach from July 28 through Aug. 8.

Sign up at the Town Office as soon as possible. For more information, call 539-9101.

Swim lessons offered in Oxford

OXFORD — Swim lessons will be held during the weeks of July 28 and Aug. 4. Time slots for all ages and levels will be determined on the first day of class as the kids are tested.

Sign up at the Oxford Town Office.

Children must be 5 years old to participate.

Twin Town Nature Club meeting

OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, in the Oxford Walmart parking lot, on the south side near Route 26, and carpool to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.

Bring a picnic lunch. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call John at 539-2902.

Socrates Cafe meets July 7

WATERFORD — Socrates Cafe will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the Waterford Library.

The topic will be, “How Do We Protect Our Local Lakes and Ponds?” Moderator will be Connie Allen.

Light refreshments and coffee are provided. For more information, call 583-6957.

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