LEWISTON – The Franco-American Heritage Center will open its new season of French gatherings, La Rencontre, on Friday, Sept. 7, at 46 Cedar St.

The event will start at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon of lobster rolls, chips, pickles, dessert and beverage. The price is $7 a person. Volunteers will make the lobster rolls.

Those attending will hear 45 minutes of music provided by “La Famille Leblanc.” They performed last May at La Rencontre as well as at the first Soiree Canadienne on Aug. 24.

La Famille Leblanc of Livermore Falls has sung together for numerous years. They perform at French festivals throughout the state. The group includes Gerry Meservier, Tim Leblanc, Don Leblanc, Linda Leblanc, Jackie Floyd and Lionel Meservier.

Guests are encouraged to speak only French for the two-hour gathering. The average attendance at La Rencontre is about 300 people.

Everyone is invited to attend, but reservations must be made by calling Claudette at 786-6936 or the center at 689-2000.