Health career scholarships available

FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering health career scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students in need of financial assistance who reside in Greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls and Livermore, and are pursuing careers in the health care field.

To be eligible, the applications must be completed and returned by April 15. Applicants must also have been accepted to a school of their choice by that date.

In May, the Auxiliary will select six recipients for the $600 scholarships. The funds will be awarded following the successful completion of the first semester of post-secondary school.

FMI: 207-779-2555.

Author to talk on first novel

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine author William Goodspeed will hold a book talk and signing at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Carrabassett Valley Public Library Begin Family Community Room.

His first novel, “Buzz Kill,” is an uproariously twisted tale of America’s baffling corporate culture that will appeal to anyone who’s worked in a large company. Witnessing many odd and humorous moments in corporate bureaucracy and human resources for more than 20 years, Goodspeed learned the power of 
creativity and fun in the workplace.

In his novel, Goodspeed tells an unorthodox, yet uproariously hysterical tale of America’s not-so-corporate culture.

Goodspeed held several senior executive positions in various companies. While working for large companies, he kept his passion of observing behavior. He currently lives in Maine and Michigan with his wife, Jen.

FMI: 207-237-3535.

School to hold ice fishing derby

NEW SHARON — Cape Cod Hill School will hold an ice fishing derby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Crowell Pond, Route 41.

Tickets are $5 a person or $20 for a family.

There will be prizes and fun for the whole family.

Trophies will be given for the biggest perch, pickerel, bass and brook trout.

FMI: 207-778-0464.

Amvets hosting supper at VFW post

PARIS — A chicken pie supper will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at VFW Post 9787, 58 Main St.

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

The meal is hosted by Amvets Post 777.

Neighborhood group to hold fundraiser

FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association Inc. will host an origami workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Fairbanks School, 508 Fairbanks Road, Route 4. 

Cost will be $4 for adults, $1 for children.

Those attending will learn the art of paper folding with Eddie Yuen as instructor.

FMI: 207-778-3808.

Grange gives a helping hand

MINOT — West Minot Grange 42 prepared Christmas sunshine boxes for nine local seniors. The boxes included homemade goodies, fruit juice, bananas and fruit cups.

During Thanksgiving and Christmas the town has about 20 families with food, fuel and other needs. The grange donated $400 to Selectman Eda Tripp to help the families.

Beacon House seeking craft vendors

RUMFORD — The Beacon House Social Club and Learning Center will hold the annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Eagles Hall.

Crafters and vendors are invited to rent a table for $15 or two for $20. Those who donate an item to the Chinese auction will have $5 subtracted from their rental fee.

There will be entertainment, a children’s table, a Chinese auction, bake sale table and lunch will be served.

FMI, application: 207-369-0868, tinyurl.com/h9gnfkh.

National Able Network enrolling seniors

FARMINGTON — National Able Network Inc. is currently enrolling local seniors in Franklin County who are interested in updating their skills and entering the workforce through the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

SCSEP is the only federally-funded program specifically dedicated to serving unemployed, low-income seniors ages 55 or better throughout the country by providing part-time, paid community service positions and work-based training at other local nonprofits.

FMI: 207-385-2500, 855-994-8300.