NORWAY – Musicians, writers and performers are invited to sign up for the next coffeehouse open mic on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street. Sign-up begins at 6:30, and admission is $3. The public is invited. There will be vending opportunities for artists with CDs or writing for sale and refreshments will be available.

Started in 2002 by Maine songwriter and composer Heather Pierson, the open mic nights are fund-raisers for the Commons Music Collective, musicians based in Norway whose aim is to create community with music. The open mic nights have also raised hundreds of dollars for local nonprofit and charitable agencies. For more information, contact Heather at 207-935-4505 or send e-mail to [email protected].

Magical

Memories Review

BERLIN, N.H. – St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will present the Magical Memories Review from Montreal, Canada, at the Community Arts Center, 155 Emery St., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Observatory course

PARIS – Oxford Hills Adult Education is offering another session of the observatory course. Participants will learn to use the Twitchell Observatory Telescope. After training, participants will receive certification to use the observatory on their own. The four-week session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4. To ensure a spot in the class, call 743-8842 extension 2234.

Red Cross

blood drive

BRIDGTON – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Bridgton Academy, Route 37, North Bridgton. For more information or appointment, call 1-800-482-0743.