NORWAY — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. Thanks to an increase in screenings, there are more survivors than ever before.

Dr. Eric Osborne of Western Maine Surgery, a department of Stephens Memorial Hospital, will discuss the latest in screenings, diagnostic tools and treatment options.

This educational session will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St.

There is no cost for this program, but registration is required.

FMI, register: 207-743-1562 ext. 6896, www.wmhcc.org, Facebook.com/StephensMemorialME.

United Way to hold annual meeting

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will hosts its 35th annual meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Fairbanks School Meeting House.

The public is invited to attend this free event with refreshments and socializing, a look back at community accomplishments in 2015, reflections from a recipient of services, and the awarding of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award.

A short business meeting will also be held during which new and existing board members will be introduced and reports provided.

Class to meet at Connie’s

RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will hold their class luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Connie’s Place, Congress Street.

Classmates and friends are invited.

FMI: 207-357-5960.

Rose authority at McLaughlin Garden

PARIS — Peter Kukielski, author of Roses Without Chemicals, will be the Wednesday, March 23, speaker for the McLaughlin Garden lecture series.

Kukielski served as curator of the Peggy Rockefeller rose garden at the New York Botanical Garden. He now lives in Maine and is leading trials of Earth-Kind roses. He is a nationally recognized authority on roses.

Kukielski will be bringing copies of his book for anyone who wishes to purchase a copy.

Tea will be served beginning at 3:30 p.m. with the lecture scheduled at 4 p.m. It will be held upstairs in the historic Tribou home at 97 Main St.

Both tea and the lecture are free and open to the public, although donations will be requested for the preservation of the buildings and garden.