PARIS – The Paris Cape Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the new museum, the Porter Homestead, 77 High St. Ben Conant of South Paris will give a presentation on the early 1800s physicians of Paris and features of their practices. Refreshments will follow the meeting. The museum is open for viewing and research from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The PCHS will have a booth at Founder’s Day on Paris Hill, July 17. The updated version of South Paris and West Paris cemeteries, now in two volumes, will be available for purchase along with many other items of interest.

Christian Women United to meet

PARIS – Christian Women United will meet beginning with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the First Congregational Church. Guest speaker will be Lloyd Waterhouse of West Paris. Music will presented by Pam Reed of Mechanic Falls. For those who have not been contacted, but would like a reservation, call Pearl Anderson at 743-5724.

Redevlopment vision unveiled

NORWAY – The public is invited to listen to graduate student Janis Plummer present the results of her graduate thesis work on Norway’s historic downtown and present some redevelopment visions for the C.B. Cummings Mill from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Norway Town Office Community Room, Danforth Street. Plummer comes from Maine and is now completing her architectural graduate work at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. She has a series of architectural drawings depicting a vision of a new Community Center for the Cummings Mill site. For more information, call Anne at the Norway Revitalization Office at 739-2215.

Variety show at church

OTISFIELD – The teens of the Spurr’s Corner Church will hold a variety show at 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the church, Route 121. Included will be music, comedy and skits in an intimate setting. Admission is $6 and includes dessert selections. This is the final event for the teens who have been planning and working for several months to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Phoenix, Ariz., to attend the Life Youth Conference held once every three years. The four-day event features nationally known speakers and musicians with activities and seminars focused on spiritual development. Seven teens and three adults from the church will make the trip in late July. For more information, or tickets call 627-8020

Mime, dance artist to perform

HARRISON – The Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center will present “Tranzpiel” at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Today, July 14, at the theatre on Deertrees Road, as part of Children’s Wednesday programs. Karen Montanaro blends mime and dance to create a mesmerizing theatrical experience. Admission is $5 and $4.

Musical lampoon begins Saturday

BAR MILLS – The Originals will present a rollicking musical lampoon titled “Something’s Afoot” at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, July 15 to 17, and 22 to 25, at the Saco River Grange Hall. Admission is $12 regular, students and seniors $10. July 22 is pay what you can night. For reservations, call 929-5412.

Tim Sample peformance

HARRISON – The Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center presents Tim Sample, poet-laureate of that gentle, folksy style of storytelling called Down East humor, at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the theatre on Deertrees Road.

Entertaining with visual magic

HARRISON – Fred Garbo and the Incredible Inflatable Theatre will entertain with visual magic, deftly bouncing between grand silliness and living sculpture at 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the theatre on Deertrees Road. Admission is $16 and $8.

Oxford County Democrats meet

MEXICO – The Oxford County Democrats will meet on Thursday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mexico Town Hall for their regular monthly meeting, preceded by a pot-luck supper at 5:30. Linda Petrie, candidate for the House of Representatives in District 93; Rep. John Patrick, House District 92; and Sen. Bruce Bryant, District 14, will welcome Democrats to the northern end of the county for the supper and meeting. Further information is available from the Oxford County Democrats Web site, www.oxforddems.org, or by contacting the Oxford County Democratic Chairperson, Cathy Newell, at 875-2116.

Ornament announced

NORWAY – Norway is pleased to announce this year’s Norway Christmas ornament will feature L.F. Pike & Son also known as “The Blue Store.” The ornament was designed and manufactured by Frog’s Leap Designs and is made of native hardwoods. It can be purchased for $10 at the following locations: L.F. Pike & Son, Norway Memorial Library, Grassroots Graphics, and Cattails, and at the Norway Town Office, Danforth Street. This is the fifth ornament in the Norway Main Street series. For more information, call 739-2215.