Rumford Area Quilters to meet

RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. All area quilters are invited.

A demonstration is planned on how to cut large pieces of fabric as well as more information on the Jellyroll Challenge. The next step for the mystery quilt will be available. Show and tell is always a favorite portion of the meeting.

For more information call 562-7050.

Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Feb. 13-15

STATEWIDE — Get outside and explore all the Maine winter by joining in the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, Feb. 13-15.

All across the state there will be events including skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, dancing, family events and special valentines events.

Check out greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org for events and more information.

Socrates Cafe will meet March 2

NORWAY — Socrates Cafe scheduled for Feb. 9 was canceled due to snow.

The group will next gather for its regularly scheduled March meeting. The topic and moderator will remain the same.

The meeting at the Waterford Library on Monday, March 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will discuss “Does Climate Change Change Everything?” Moderator will be Bart Hague.

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information and snow dates, call 583-6957.

Free weekly Loaves & Fish lunch

FARMINGTON — A free Loaves & Fish lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through March 25 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. All are welcome.

Check for school cancellations. If there is no school, there is no luncheon.

For further information, call 778-4429.

Emblem Club plans Valentine dance

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Emblem Club No. 460 will hold a Valentine dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Farmington Elks Lodge.

Entertainment will be provided by Legends.

Cost is $20 per couple.

Members and guests are invited.

For tickets, call Shannon at 778-4726 or see any member.

Free community lunch at Old South

FARMINGTON — A free community luncheon will take place at noon Saturday, Feb. 14, at Old South First Congregational Church.

The menu consists of beef stroganoff served over egg noodles, sweet green peas and chocolate cake.

For delivery service in the Farmington area, call the church office during the week at 778-0424 or the church kitchen the morning of the meal at 778-4438.

Blessing of the Sleds is Feb. 14

MEXICO — The 18th annual Blessing of the Sleds will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Mountain Valley Middle School.

The blessing will be at noon.

Food includes Don’s famous French fries, the Meatmans sausage, burgers, hot dogs and drinks.

New blessing sweat shirts will be on sale.

The school is just off snowmobile trail ITS 82 and will be marked on the trail.

Sno-Goers to hold Windtower Ride

ANDOVER — Snow Valley Sno-Goers will hold the Windtower Ride on Sunday, Feb. 15. Snowmobilers will begin arriving at 8 a.m. at the clubhouse, located off Route 5 in Andover.

A led ride will begin from the clubhouse at 10 and a hot dog and chili luncheon will be served at the clubhouse following the ride.

Cost for the ride and lunch will be $10 per person, $8 for club members and advance registration. Children under 10 will be free.

Stephens High School Class of 1958

MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will meet at noon Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Far East Restaurant, Main Street.

All classmates and their significant others are invited to attend.

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