UU reviving ringing tradition

AUBURN — The First Universalist Church of Auburn will ring its bells at noon Friday, July 4, to revive a 50-year-old tradition started by President John F. Kennedy. Usher John Davison will perform this ritual on behalf of the church.

The impetus came from the First Church of Weymouth, in Massachusetts, where the father of Abigail Adams was minister. Their deacon is hoping to make some historic noise this Fourth of July by ringing the bells 13 times – once for each original colony – to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Auburn UU will join this historic effort.

Any local churches, town offices, fire departments, civic organizations, and local businesses — even boats — are welcome to participate.

The church is at 169 Pleasant St. For more information, see www.auburnuu.org or call 783-0461.

Farmington parade starts at 10

FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary Club will hold an Independence Day parade on Friday, July 4, in downtown Farmington. This year’s theme is “American Heroes!”

The parade will start at 10 a.m.; line-up will start at 9.

Moxie lunch includes clam cakes

LISBON — Lisbon United Methodist Church will serve lunch during the Moxie Days festival on Saturday, July 12, at 14 School St.

Menu items include lobster or crab meat rolls, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and water. There will also be a baked goods table and yard sale.

The rolls will also be sold downtown along with Harmons clam cakes.

To place an order in advance, call Trudy Duval at 353-8579 by July 8.

Stephens High School Class of 1955

JAY — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet for their monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at LaFleur’s Restaurant.

Peru Historical Society meeting

PERU — The Peru Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Historical Society Building.

Rumford Hospital retirees luncheon

DIXFIELD — The next luncheon of the Rumford Hospital retirees will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Ellis’ Variety, Weld Street.

For more information, call Bev Childs at 562-4441.

Marigold Tea Room recreated

NORWAY — On Saturday, July 12, beginning at 9 a.m., the Norway Historical Society will recreate the spirit of the Marigold Tea Room. The Marigold Tea Room was a favorite place to eat at Norway Lake and the recreated tea room will once again feature homemade pie with ice cream and iced tea.

This year’s choice of pies includes homemade cherry, blueberry, raspberry, custard, chocolate cream, banana cream, strawberry, lemon meringue, key lime and more. Visitors typically have a hard time choosing one kind and often buy two slices or slices to go. Visitors should come early for the best selection.

The homemade pies have become a favorite part of the Norway Art Festival and proceeds from the fundraiser help support the operational costs of the society. The Norway Historical Society is at 471 Main St.

For more Information, visit norwayhistoricalsociety.org or call 743-7377.

Legion Post 24 golf tournament

MEXICO — Rumford American Legion Post 24 will hold their fourth annual golf tournament on Sunday, July 27, at the Oakdale Country Club.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start four person scramble. There will be a possibility of two 5,000 hole-in-one prizes on the fourth and 13th holes. There will also be CT Pin 4, CT Line 2 and Longest Drive 11 (men and ladies).

Cost is $40 per person ($25 if you own your cart).

Organizers are looking to find 17 foursomes to hold the tournament. Register a team. Lunch is provided. Signup ends July 23.

Individuals or businesses may sponsor a hole for $35. Gift certificates and donations of gifts for raffles are always welcome. Pickup can be arranged, or drop donations off at the Post.

For more information, contact Fred Milligan at 418-7701.

Vietnam veterans lobster dinner

RUMFORD — The annual Vietnam Veterans Twin Lobster dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the American Legion Post 24, 184 Congress St.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased until July 25 at the American Legion. The dinner is sponsored by the Oxford County Vietnam Veterans and the American Legion Post 24.

All profits from this dinner are to help fund the Oxford County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund, a $1000 scholarship awarded to a local high school senior.

Annual Brunswick garden tour

BRUNSWICK — The 12th annual Brunswick Garden Tour on Sunday, July 13, will highlight nine gardens that have never been on previous tours. All proceeds will go to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program which serves lunch six days a week at their soup kitchen and provides boxes of food in their food pantry to families in need.

The tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 on day of tour, and will be sold at Hannaford in Brunswick, as well as Imperial Hosta, Gulf of Maine Books and the MCHPP office at 84A Union St. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the Gazebo on the Mall, Maine Street.

All of the gardens are within a short drive from downtown Brunswick, and specific directions are included with the ticket.

For more information, call Ron Carroll at 725-6558 or the office of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program at 725-2716. The rain date will be Sunday, July 20.

Workshop on Alzheimer’s detection

AUBURN — The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter will present the free workshop, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Schooner Estates, 200 Stetson Road.

The workshop provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Attendees will view video footage of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

While the program is free, advanced registration is required. Contact bkirkpatrick@alz.org or call 207-772-0115 or 800-272-3900 for more information or to register.

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