Maine Military & Community Network to hold conference

ORONO — The Maine Military & Community Network will hold its fifth annual statewide conference from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the University of Maine, Wells Commons.

The theme for the event is “Building Resilience in Community.” Dr. Jonathan Shay of Massachusetts, Dr. Richard Lumb of Wilton and Dr. Fred Shotz of Falmouth will present at the conference.

Specific focus will be placed upon the important role communities play in helping Veterans successfully return home after military service.

SMHS students travel to New York City

JAY — Forty-four humanities students from Spruce Mountain High School will travel to New York City by charter bus to see Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway, Thursday, May 14. The students will tour the city and visit Battery Park, Ground Zero and Times Square.

Rumford Area Quilters to meet

RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street, Rumford.

Attendees should bring finished veterans quilts to this meeting and continue work on the Mystery Quilt. Show and tell is welcome, and all area quilters invited.

FMI: 207-562-7050.

Stephens High Class of 1964 to meet

BETHEL — Stephens High School class of 1964 will hold its monthly luncheon at 5:30 pm. Thursday, May 14, at the Jolly Drayman English Pub in Bethel.

Daisy Girl Scouts holding sign up, flower party

TURNER — Daisy Girl Scouts will welcome new girls at its flower party and sign up at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Turner Primary School.

The flower party will explore traditions and teach what being a Girl Scout means. Each girl can also make her first swap.

The Daisies are the youngest girl scout members with girls in kindergarten and first grade in the fall. Becoming a Daisy is free, and the program will teach girls about helping the community, will give new adventures and offer a setting to make friends.

FMI: 207-364-3639, 1-888-922-4763, [email protected], www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.

AllCare to meet May 14

MEXICO — Maine AllCare, River Valley Chapter, meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the MedCare conference room in Mexico.

Anyone interested in promoting the goal of universal, high quality and affordable health care for the people of Maine is invited to attend.

The focus of this meeting is to discuss events and venues where the message of universal health care can be promoted and explained to the public.

FMI: [email protected].

Ellis River to Whitecap Project to kick off

RUMFORD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust cordially invites community members to the introduction and kick off of the Ellis River to Whitecap Project at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the River Valley Growth Council Building, 60 Lowell St.

FMI: 207-824-3806.

Canton plant sale set for May 23

CANTON — The Canton Parks and Trails Committee will hold its annual perennial plant sale and garage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Canton Heritage Garden, Route 108.

This is an opportunity to buy healthy, reasonably priced, locally grown perennial plants (and some house plants) while supporting the maintenance of the Town Heritage Garden and trails.

This year’s event will also feature a beautiful handmade quilt raffle and 50/50 raffle.

Cost for garage sale rental space is $20 per 10-foot by 10-foot area.

To reserve rental space, contact 207-597-2168 or [email protected] by May 15.

To donate plants, call 207-597-2168.

Spaghetti dinner will benefit local couple

PARIS — A spaghetti dinner benefiting Richard and Vicki Foster will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Richard Foster has throat cancer, and all proceeds will help cover any out-of-pocket costs for his treatment.

The cost of the event is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and younger.

Stephens High Class of 1949 to meet

RUMFORD — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for their regular monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Sam’s in the Virginia section of Rumford. This is a change from the usual day.

Friends Together hosting yard sale

LIVERMORE — Friends Together Peer Support and Recovery member will hold their annual yard sale Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at 31 Park St.

FMI: 207-897-1010.

Public supper with Finnish, ethnic foods May 16

WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society will host a public supper featuring Finnish, American and other ethnic foods will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

The cost of the meal is $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12.

Stephens High Class of 1961 to meet

WALDOBORO — Stephens High School Class of 1961 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Moody’s Diner, Route 1, Waldoboro.

FMI: 207-364-3743.

Weary Club to meet

NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet for coffee and donuts from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the clubhouse.

Relay for Life team to hold yard, bake sale

RUMFORD — The River Valley Relay For Life team Maiya’s Missionaries will have a yard and bake sale on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1370 Route 2.

Otisfield plant sale set for May 16

OTISFIELD — A perennial plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Spurr’s Corner Fire Station to benefit the Otisfield Winter Carnival.

Plant donations are being accepted for the sale, which is sponsored by the Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter Association.

FMI: 207-627-7033, [email protected].

Wilton Library to hold book sale May 16

WILTON — A book sale benefiting the Wilton Public Library will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Western Maine Development, 128 Weld St.

Many books have been added since the last sale. Pricing is by donation.

FMI: 207-645-4831.

Mill Stream Grange plant, bake sale set

VIENNA — The Mill Stream Grange will hold its 26th Annual Plant and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, at the Mill Stream Grange on Rt. 41.

Seedlings are supplied by Longfellow’s Greenhouse ever since. The sale includes a wide variety of flower and vegetable seedlings plus patio tomatoes, perennials, specialty annuals and hanging baskets. Homemade savories include lasagna, enchiladas and baked beans and desserts. The patchwork quilt will be on display for raffle ticket sales.

FMI: 207-293-2362, 207-293-2271.

Mexico library to hold bargain sale

MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will a book, bake and bargain sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16, at the the library, 134 Main St.

In the event of rain, the sale will be held inside the Town Hall.

FMI: 207-364-3281.

Rumford Grange to host petting zoo, craft fair

RUMFORD — The Rumford Grange is sponsoring their third annual Petting Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.

Their will be a variety of animals to delight the children, including goats, alpaca, lambs, miniature horse, chickens, ducks, geese and other surprises.

There will also be a craft fair in the hall, and reservations for tables are accepted.

FMI: 207-786-3248.

Chesterville War Memorial Honor Day to honor veterans

CHESTERVILE — Chesterville will honor its veterans — historical and present — on Armed Services Day.

Chesterville War Memorial Honor Day will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, with an American Legion Honor Guard ceremony at the Honor Roll Monument on the corner of Zion’s Hill and Borough Roads. Veterans of World Wars I and II are inscribed on the monument, which was first dedicated at the close of World War II.

Following the ceremony, the Chesterville Center Meeting House will host a reception with refreshments, exhibits and an open mike for words of remembrance, anecdotes, music or any appropriate tribute to Chesterville veterans.

The public is invited to bring memories, photos, or memorabilia to share. The event is free.

FMI: 207-897-4907, 207-778-3708, 207-778-6216.

Supper at American Legion planned

LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10, American Legion, will hold a supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the hall at 17 Reynolds Ave.

Cost for adults is $7; kids under 12, $4. Menu includes homemade baked beans, red hot dogs, biscuits, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, assorted casseroles and vegetables, desserts and coffee.

Delivery is available to local addresses.

FMI: 207-779-7345.

American Legion to host public supper

OXFORD — American Legion Anderson Staples Post 112 will host a public supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Legion Hall on 169 King St., Oxford.

The meal is free. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds will benefit the community and veteran programming.

‘Famous’ chicken pie suppers to begin

HARRISON — The first chicken pie supper of the season at the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be Saturday, May 16.

Suppers will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October. Proceeds will be dedicated to providing scholarships for children wishing to go to Camp Mechuwana this summer, a United Methodist Camp in Maine.

The supper will be held at the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church in the village of Bolsters Mills in Harrison. There will two seating at 5 and 6 p.m. with a third seating to follow if necessary.

Tickets will go on sale at 4 p.m. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12. Chicken pies will be sold at the supper if available.

Reservations will be taken between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 16, by calling the church.

FMI: 207-583-9024.

Public supper set for May 16

WILTON — A public supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Hall, 70 Bryant Road, East Wilton.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for those children younger than 12. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the building fund.

FMI: 207-778-2354.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War to meet

STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, held their monthly meeting April 22 at the home of Marilyn Jones in Norway.

The group will attend church services in Stoneham on May 17.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, at the grave site of sister Loretta Andrews at Hillside Cemetery.

The next meeting will take place on May 27 at the home of Marilyn Jones where there will be a memorial for deceased DUVCW members.

Tennis club to hold open house

FARMINGTON — The Titcomb Estate Tennis Club will host Spring Fling Meet & Greet Social at the court from 1 to 4 pm. Sunday, May 17.

A clay tennis court located at the end of Orchard St. near the entrance to Bonney Woods. It will be open to anyone who wants to try out the court. Clay court-flat soled shoes only.

FMI: 207-778-4752, 207-512-0101.

Finnish-American Heritage Society to meet

WEST PARIS — Finnish-American Heritage Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St.

Following a brief business meeting, the program will be music by A Chording to Kantele and Proverbs, Folktales & Myths by Dale Piirainen.

The public is invited to attend.