Church shows film on health, illness

FARMINGTON — The film “Eating you Alive” will be shown for free at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the SDA Church, 380 New Vineyard Road.

The movie takes a comprehensive look into why humans are so sick and shares inspirational stories of people who have reversed chronic disease. A light snack for the movie will be served.  

Live auction to benefit Black Mountain

RUMFORD — Friends of Black Mountain are hosting their sixth annual Live Auction to benefit Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the mountain, 39 Glover Road.

Mike Brennick of Rumford will be the auctioneer. Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times and seated with a parent or guardian.

This year’s auction items include Celtic Tickets, ski furniture, VIP Club seats to a UMaine vs Boston University Hockey game, art and much more.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 6 p.m. The cafe will be open for purchases from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and the Last Run Pub will be open.

To see the complete list of auction items visit the website at www.skiblackmountain.org.

Food program fundraiser to be held

LOVELL — A fundraiser for the Sunshine Backpack Food Program will feature a locally crafted chili cook-off and locally crafted beer tasting.

The fundraiser will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the VFW Hall, 31 Smarts Hill Road. Cost is $10 per person.

Grange hosts contradance

FARMINGTON — The Grange, 124 Bridge St., will be host a contradance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Irish music will be featured.

All contradances taught, no partner necessary.  Cynthia Phinney calling, the Racket Factory playing. Cost: $6. FMI: 207-491-9928.

Church to show Christian film

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road, will be showing the American Christian drama film, “I Can Only Imagine,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.

This screening is free and open to all community members. FMI: call 207-779-0731.

Amvets to host live music, dance

JAY — Nov. 10 Lane-Dube Post 33 Amvets is holding a Saturday Night Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, featuring the Dixon Road band with Sharon Hood.

For free tickets call the post at 207-897-4112.

Church service to honor veterans

SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will honor the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI during the 9 a.m. worship service on Nov. 11.

The ringing of the church bell will be at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

FMI: call Cyndy at 207-388-2667.

Free college planning workshop offered

WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center is offering a free workshop, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Wilton Career Center, 865 U.S. Route 2E.

The workshop outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills. The program lasts approximately one to two hours. Pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703, or visit their website, http://meoc.maine.edu.

Bethel seniors to meet at Legion Hall

LOCKE MILLS — The Bethel Senior Citizen Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the American Legion Hall. The menu is chicken pot pie. The price is $12 per person. Call Donna Douglass at 207-824-2591 to reserve your space.

Fiddlers to perform at bell tower fundraiser

CHESTERVILLE — The Franklin County Fiddlers will perform at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

Admission is by donation with proceeds to help fund repairs to the Meeting House bell tower. The Fiddlers play music styles ranging from American Old-Time to Canadian Maritime, and Celtic to Quebecois.

The Meeting House is at 3 Borough Road.

FMI and directions: www.chestervillemeetinghouse.org or 207-778-3767.

Skeet shooting at fish and game 

WATERFORD — Recreational skeet shooting is held at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Waterford Fish & Game Association, Route 118.

The public is welcome and should bring a shotgun and ammo. The cost is $3 a round of 25 targets.

For more information, call 207-583-2268.

Rumford Senior Center Nickel Bingo

PERU — The Rumford Senior Center is open for sign-ups or other business from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Nickel Bingo is played at the center every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information call 207-562-7700. 

SeniorsPlus office hours

FARMINGTON — The SeniorsPlus office will be open for scheduled appointments Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Walk-in hours are from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will be held on the second Thursday of every month.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. These services are free and open to the public.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-427-1241 or 207-795-4010 or visit www.seniorsplus.org.

Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting

JAY — The Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 170 Main St.

For more information, call buttons4babes.gc@gmail.com or call 207-860-8579.

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