Briefly: Local

Auxiliary offering scholarships

RUMFORD — The American Legion Auxiliary of Rumford is sponsoring scholarships for high school seniors. Applicants must have a mother or grandmother who is a current member of the Rumford Auxiliary.

Applications are available at the Rumford American Legion, the guidance offices at both Moutain Valley High School ad Dirigo High School. The deadline is Feb. 1.

Questions may be addressed to Barbara Arsenault whose email address is [email protected]

Lions Club hosting Texas Hold’em

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will host a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road.

There will be a $55 entry fee. Doors will open at noon, and playing time will be 1 p.m. Players may bring their own beverages; refreshments will be available.

Proceeds will be used to help support local children programs such as eye screening for school age children, Christmas for kids and scholarships.

Socrates Cafe in its 10th year

BRIDGTON — Socrates Cafe will its tenth year Monday, Jan. 15, at the Bridgton Community Center.

The meet and greet will be from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. and the discussion will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The discussion topic will be “How Do We Better Pursue Happiness?” Those attending should bring a non-poliotical joke. Earl Morse will moderate.

Light refreshments provided.

For more information, contact 207-583-6957.