Take Your Child to the Library day

RUMFORD — Saturday, Feb. 1, is Take Your Child to the Library day. The annual program was started three years ago by Nat Lipman, a librarian from Waterford, Conn. This is the Rumford’s second year sponsoring a local program.

This year’s theme is “International Foods for Fun Day.”

The goal is to introduce children to foods that are a little out of their comfort zone and they may not try on their own. Several area businesses are coming to the library from 11 a.m. to ­1 p.m. to meet and greet the children with samples of what they offer. Included are Gone Loco Cafe and Hannaford Brothers.

All area children are welcome.

Knitting Guild annual meeting

PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at The First Congregational Church, East Main Street.

This will be the annual planning meeting since the January meeting was canceled due to the weather.

Members are asked to wear something red in celebration of Valentines and Heart Health month. Members should also bring any items for Outreach. During the winter months warm hats and mittens are always in demand.

Anyone who might be interested in joining is invited to attend.

Should school be canceled due to weather, the group will not meet.

Mexico High Class of 1959

RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1959 is invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Gatch’s Restaurant.

Spouses and significant others are welcome.

Mexico High Class of 1964

MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have their class lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Dick’s Restaurant.

All classmates, spouses and guests are welcomed.

For more information, call 364-3388.

Lithuanian Heritage Club meeting

RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppe, Route 2.

All those interested are invited to attend.

Mexico High Class of 1953

RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will hold its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the River Valley Grill. All classmates and guests welcome.

Reception for new art show

RUMFORD — The River Valley Growth Council and Pennacook Art Center will have a reception for the opening of a new art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St.

A door prize will be given.

The Pennacook Art Center features paintings, drawings, weavings and photographs by local art professionals.

The exhibit is available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays.