Scrapbooking class at Oxford Rec

OXFORD — A scrapbooking class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Oxford Recreation Department.

A class was held March 2. Cost for each class is $3.

Bring your own albums, pages and supplies to work on.

Each week will feature a make-n-take page sample for you to experiment with.

Experienced scrapbookers are welcome to share their expertise.

Residents and nonresidents are welcome.

Star Party at Paris Library on March 6

PARIS —A Star Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at
Paris Public Library. Amateur astronomers will give a short presentation discussing basic astronomy and telescope use.

Then participants will head outside for astronomical observation. The astronomers will help attendees locate interesting phenomena to view through the telescopes.

Contact the library for more information by phone at 743-6994, by email at [email protected] or visit the event on the library’s Facebook page.

AARP chapter to meet March 9

PARIS — The Oxford Hills chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, March 9, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street.

Lunch will be served at noon with stuffed pork chops and all the fixings on the menu. The cost is $7 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Friday, March 6.

The business meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. A “no bake” sale will be held to raise money for future programs. Members are reminded that the book/puzzle swap will continue as well as support for the local food pantry.

The program will be presented by Peter Morelli of AARP Maine, who will describe the Network of Age Friendly Communities and how Maine communities might “plan and adapt.”

Lions Club plan Texas Hold’em

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold their Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, March 7, at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road.

There will be a $55 entry fee. Doors open at noon with starting time at 1 p.m. This is a BYOB event with food and refreshments available.

The proceeds will be used to provide services that the Lions Club renders to the community such as school scholarships, Christmas for Kids and eye screening for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes.

The Veggies to play March 7 at Legion

MECHANIC FALLS — One of Maine’s best classic rock bands will rock the night away on Saturday, March 7, to support the Mechanic Falls Recreation Department.

The Veggies will play at the American Legion Hall, 41 Elm St. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds will support the Mechanic Falls Recreation programs, activities and events. Throughout the night there will be a cash bar and a chance to win some raffle prizes provided by area businesses.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Bryant Energy in Mechanic Falls or email [email protected] to reserve tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Oxford Recreation pizza challenge

OXFORD — The Oxford Recreation Department will hold its eighth annual Pizza Challenge from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Oxford Community Center.

The public will have a chance to vote on the best cheese pizza, best pepperoni pizza, best specialty pizza and best overall pizza in the area.

Voting stops at 2 p.m.

Minimum donation is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12.

Soda and water will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will benefit Oxford Recreation Department activities.

Paris Fire Department public supper

PARIS — The Paris Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a public supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue.

Menu will include corned beef and cabbage, ham, potatoes, rolls, veggies, mac and cheese, salads and assorted homemade pies with ice cream.

Adults, $8; ages 4 to 12, $4; ages 3 and under, free.

There will be a 50/50 raffle.

Deering Memorial plans turkey dinner

PARIS — A roast turkey dinner will all the fixings and apple crisp with ice cream will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, 39 Main St.

Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Proceeds from the supper will be given to Ron and Maury Blake toward their medical expenses.

Parking is available behind the library and town office.

American Legion indoor yard sale

PARIS — An indoor yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St.

The lunch counter will be open. There will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets.

Proceeds will help the Auxiliary send three young ladies to Girls State.

South Paris Snowhoppers barbecue

PARIS — South Paris Snowhoppers will hold a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Powerline Junction.

All riders are welcome.

Rain date will be March 14.

First Saturday Community Supper

SUMNER — The First Saturday Community Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St.

It will be pasta night. Raffle items will be available. Donations are requested for the meal.

For more information, call Cyndy at 388-2667.

Potluck supper, program by quilter

POLAND — On Sunday, March 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Person to Person” will host another potluck supper to be followed by a program presented by quilter Connie Benwitz.

Bring a casserole, dessert, salad or other tasty food item. This is free and will be held at the Ricker Memorial Library on Route 26. For more information, call 998-4390.

Caregiver Support Group meets monthly

WEST PARIS — SeniorsPlus, the aging and disability resource center, facilitates a monthly caregiver support group on the second Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Paris Town Office, 26 Kingsbury St. This group is for anyone caring for a family member or friend with memory loss. New members may join at any time.

This support group is free and open to the public.

Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241 with questions or to talk with the facilitator.

Deering Memorial free breakfasts

PARIS — Deering Memorial United Methodist Church will host free community breakfasts from 8 to 9 a.m. each Sunday.

The menu changes weekly with some of the most popular items being baked stuffed French toast, homemade cinnamon rolls, egg casseroles, home fries and pancakes. There is always cereal, toast, coffee, juice and fruit.

Organizers welcome help or donations of breakfast supplies. A free-will offering is available for anyone wishing to donate toward the cost of the breakfast.

The church is at Main and Church streets. Parking is available behind the library. For more information, contact Anna-Jean Alexander, pastor, at 461-3093.