MEXICO — The town of Mexico will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary on Feb. 13, 2018, with a variety of activities to follow throughout the year. The committee is at work and has a number of announcements.

The bicentennial logo has been chosen. The committee had between 15 and 20 logo entries, including a number from middle school students. After much debate, the logo chosen was that submitted by Caroline Mitchell, a fairly recent but active Mexico resident.

To prepare for the bicentennial year, the committee has set up some fundraisers this spring.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Calvin P. Lyons Mexico Town Hall. Spaghetti and homemade meatballs and sauce will be made by Sheryl and Richard Briggs. Salad, rolls, drinks and a special cake decorated with the new bicentennial logo will be served.

Cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. In addition there will be a silent auction. Those who would like to donate items or baskets for the silent auction should contact Sheryl Briggs, 207-364-5665.

Car washes will take place Saturdays, May 13 and June 17, behind the Mexico Fire Station. The dates fall on the day before Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Also in May there will be a Prize-A-Day calendar raffle. Sales for the calendars will begin at the spaghetti supper. Calendars will be sold for $5 and a prize will be drawn on each day of the month in May. To make a donation or submit a gift/prize, contact Briggs.

The committee meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday and on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Mexico Town Office Conference Room. New members are invited.