SUMNER — Congregational Church of East Sumner will host a community potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at 50 Main St./Route 219.

The church will offer casseroles and dessert, as well as a raffle for baked goods and household items.

Proceeds will benefit the outreach mission.

Cost: By donation or bring a dish to share.

FMI: 207-388-2667, 207-388-2263.

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LEIWSTON — Mom’s Smokin’ Pumpkin Soup, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Jen’s Meaty Chili are just a few of the tasty offerings that can be sampled at the third annual Soup, Chili and Chowder Challenge to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s Hospice House.

The event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at 130 Mill St.

Those who attend will be able to sample all of the soups, chowders and chilis entered by talented cooks who are competing for prizes and bragging rights. Celebrity judges will determine the Judges’ Favorite award winner, while other event-goers will cast their votes to decide the People’s Choice winner.

All recipes will be included in a cookbook, which will be available for $3. In addition, there will be a door prize and a 50-50 raffle.

The event is organized annually by the Dream Team, one of several groups that raises money during the year and makes its final donation at AHCH’s annual Hospice House 5K and Remembrance Walks. These walks will take place May 7, 2017, in Farmington and May 21, 2017, in Auburn.

Cost: $12 for adults; $7 for children ages 4 to 12; free for children younger than 4.

FMI: 207-333-6300.

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LIVERMORE — A hunters’ breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Masonic Lodge, 60 Church St.

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SABATTUS — Harry J. Conway Post 135, American Legion, will serve a community breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Legion Post, 40 Island Road.

The breakfast will have a special guest, American Legion Auxiliary National President Mary Davis.

Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Legion programs.

Cost: $7 for adults; $3 for children.

FMI: www.americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net, facebook.com/Post135, facebook.com/SabattusALPost135.

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AUBURN — Post No. 31, American Legion, will serve its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at 426 Washington St. North.

Cost: $5.

FMI: 207-783-6992.

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ANDOVER — The Hunters/Election Day Supper with chili and casseroles will be served at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Andover Congregational Church.

Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children younger than 12.

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RUMFORD — Sons of Italy will hold a spaghetti and meatball supper at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Orders to go can be placed by contacting 207-364-2406.

Cost: $8 for adults; $3 for children younger than 12.

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DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School Class of 2017 will host the Harvest Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Dirigo High School cafeteria.

Proceeds from the supper will benefit the class’ Project Graduation.

Take-outs will be available.

Cost: $5.

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LEWISTON — The Lewiston High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets will host a Veterans Day breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St.

Also planned is a recognition of the Lewiston High School staff members who were instrumental in starting the AFJROTC unit at LHS in 1989.

FMI, RSVP: [email protected].

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FARMINGTON — Farmington Police and Farmington Fire and Rescue with assistance from the Farmington American Legion will serve a community fundraising meal — the End of the Year Barbecue.

It will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, at the Farmington Municipal Building, 153 Farmington Falls Road.

All proceeds and donations will be sent to and benefit the Travis Mills Foundation.

The foundation supports combat injured veterans and their families through long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.

The barbecue will include a performance by local county artist Mark Gentle.

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INDUSTRY — Shorey Chapel will sponsor a public baked bean supper, serving from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Industry Town Hall.

Part of the proceeds will benefit the Franklin County ECU Heating Program.

FMI: 207-778-2157.

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JAY — The Knights of Columbus of St. Rose of Lima with the Daughters of Isabella 677 will serve a public super at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the KC Hall.

Cost: By donation.

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PARIS — The First Universalist Church will serve a chicken stew luncheon with hot fudge brownie sundaes during its holiday fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 36 Pine St.

Cost: $7 per person.

FMI, take-out: 207-743-7403.

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LISBON FALLS — The Holy Trinity Church will serve a turkey dinner with all the trimmings from 4:45 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Paris Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave.

The meal is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children younger than 12; $18 for families with children younger than 12.

FMI: 207-241-0639.

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MEXICO — The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, the “Green Church,” will serve a roast turkey supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 163 Main St.

Take-outs will be available after 5:30 p.m. An auction of whole pies to take home will follow the meal.

Cost: $8 for adults; $3 for children younger than 12.

FMI, take-outs: 207-364-8603.

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LEWISTON — A bean supper will be held at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St.

Attendees should use the Bartlett Street entrance.

Admission: $7.50 for adults, $3 for children.

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BETHEL — Alder River Grange will serve a turkey supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, where veterans can eat for free.

Cost: Free for veterans; $9 for adults; $6 for children younger than 12; $10 for take-out pie.

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FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon with hot turkey sandwiches at noon on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Delivery service will be available to the Farmington area by contacting 207-778-0424 in advance or 207-778-4438 the morning of the luncheon.