Rumford Elks supper May 4

RUMFORD — The Rumford Elks No. 862 supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4.

American chop suey, salad and dessert will be served for $8. A Chinese auction will follow.

The event is open to members and guests.

Class of 1956 May luncheon

RUMFORD — The Stevens High School Class of 1956 luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, May 5, at Gatch’s restaurant.

Members and guests are welcome.

FMI: 207-562-7081.

Benefit for student headed Down Under

TURNER — A benefit dinner will raise funds to send Leavitt High School sophomore and athlete Caleb Bowen to compete on the Eastern Conference Track and Field Team at the 2016 Down Under Games to be held in Australia.

The dinner will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Leavitt Area High School Café.

Caleb was recruited due to his outstanding performance in track and field during his middle-school and freshman year seasons. He has been selected to represent Maine on the Eastern Conference Track & Field Team.

Fundraising deadline is June 1, and three quarters of the goal has been raised.

Tickets to the dinner are $10 for adults $5 for children and $25.00 for families. Children 3 and younger eat for free. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, live music and a bake sale.

FMI, donate: tinyurl.com/jb47k3t.

Bethel Seniors to meet

BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Bethel Methodist Church.

Those attending should bring a dish to share for a potluck meal. A donation of $3 is requested for the church.

Dixfield Historical Society to meet

DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Historical Society will meet on Thursday, May 12, in the Charter Meeting Room at 59 Main St.

There will be a short business meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. In keeping with Memorial Day, a program honoring all American veterans who have served will be held.

The meeting is open to veterans and the public. Refreshments will be served.