Hodsdon guest at Historical Society

MEXICO — Mexico Police Chief Roy Hodsdon will be the guest speaker at the Mexico Historical Society meeting on Monday, June 20, at the Wills Homestead Museum, 3 Oxford St.

The evening will begin with a potluck supper and a short business meeting at 5 p.m.

Hodsdon will speak at 6 p.m. Topics include neighborhood watch, senior watch and events occurring in local neighborhoods. A question-and-answer period will follow.

The meeting is free and open to the public. New members are welcome.

Good Shepherd Food Mobile in Industry

INDUSTRY — Clearwater Food Pantry will host the Good Shepherd Food Mobile from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Town Hall parking lot.

Fresh produce and perishable/nonperishable items will be distributed to locals in need. Those from surrounding towns who need food assistance are welcome.

Those attending should bring bags and boxes for food.

FMI: 207-778-3368.

Akers speaking at Into the Woods series

ANDOVER — The Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Into the Woods speaker series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, with Darlene Akers.

She will share her knowledge of local healing plants. She will also talk about United Plant Savers and visit some of the plants that are growing on and around the ski trails on the “at risk” and “to watch” lists.

The presentation will be at Akers barn. There will be an opportunity for a short midsummer walk in the woods to view some of the plants, so participants should wear outdoor footwear.

Preregistration is requested but not required.

FMI: 207-824-3806, www.mahoosuc.org.

Fourth Thursday Poetry at RPL

RUMFORD — The monthly gathering of poetry lovers is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Rumford Public Library.

Fourth Thursday Poetry includes light refreshments, conversation and poetry sharing, either original or favorite works.

FMI: 207-364-3661.

Daughters of Union Veterans meet

STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, held their monthly meeting on May 26 at the home of Marilyn Jones in Norway.

A memorial service was conducted for the group’s deceased members.

There will be no meeting in June.

The convention will be held Friday, June 24, in Waterville.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, July 28, at a location to be announced later.

Beacon House hosting block party

RUMFORD — The Beacon House Learning Center and Social Club will hold a community block party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 24, on Exchange Street.

There will be karaoke and a DJ, food and beverages, games for all ages, and contests with prizes for all ages.

Bridge club lists results

OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met June 10 for an 11-table Mitchell movement.

Finishing first N/S flight A were Mike True and Mike Quinn; second, Rosemarie Goodwin and Luke Merry; third, Mike Newsom and Misha Tomic; and fourth, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings. Finishing first in flight B and C were Marlee Turner and Dave Kallander; second in B, Cynthia Clifford and Claire Lyons; third, Jim Krainin and Milt McKeen; fourth in B and second in C, B.J. and Steve Cavicchi; and third in C, Cindy and Bob Kirchherr.

Finishing first E/W flight A were Marta Clements and Richard Balian; second, Norma and Rick Verrill; third in A and first in B, Georgiana Jewell and Martha Cunningham; and fourth, Neanie Kivus and David Lock. Second in flight B were Marty Round and Martha Thurlow; third in B and first in C, Jim Dickens and Denny Raymond; fourth in B and second in C, Carol Correard and Trudy Mulherin; third in C, Barbara Vanderzanden and Mary Colbath.

A triple game in support of Alzheimer’s “The Longest Day,” will be played at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, June 20, Admission is $10 per person per session. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. More information is available by calling 207-539-8991.

Regular games are played at 9:15 a.m. Fridays at the Oxford recreation building, and a partner is guaranteed.

FMI: 207-754-9153, [email protected].