Each workshop will follow one song from its inception through a wide variety of interpretations by jazz singers, instrumentalists, big bands, and jazz combos through the ages.
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Local musician to give free concert WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library will host a free concert with local musician and artist Phil Poirier at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. Poirier will play original acoustic contemporary pop/folk with a touch of the blues. He will introduce new songs on piano and guitar. For more […]
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Historical Society to meet MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Calvin Lyons Hall, located in the Town Office building on Gary Wentzell Lane. They will share a potluck supper followed by a short meeting. Their veteran member Irene Hutchinson will give a talk about “Gold […]
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VFW Post to meet, discuss poppies LEWISTON — The James B. Longley-Normand Dionne Post 9150, VFW, will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Poppies will be the topic of discussion. All members should attend. Pediatrics service collecting school supplies LEWISTON — Community Clinical Services […]
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Couple to discuss volunteer work in El Paso WAYNE — Steve and Molly Saunders will give a talk about their three weeks of volunteering in El Paso, Texas, in a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. As former Peace Corps volunteers in El Salvador, the Saunders decided it was time to be proactive and […]
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Plant-based cooking class offered at local cafe LEWISTON — A free plant-based cooking class will be presented by Olive Branch Cafe Executive Chef Greg Dennison at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe, 791 Lisbon St. To register, call Janet at 603-759-1994 or email [email protected]. School items being collected for […]
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Swift River Valley Extension Group to meet ROXBURY — The Swift River Valley Extension Group will meet at noon Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the home of Gloria Pomerleau, 126 Isthmus Road. They will plan the meetings for the year. New members welcome. Call 207-364-4641 for more info; leave a message. Society to hold open house […]
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Corvette Club plans cruise ride AUBURN — The Corvette Club’s next cruise ride/dinner activity will be Saturday, Aug. 10. The dinner destination is Aunt Gin’s restaurant in Whitefield. Any Corvette owner interested in participating in the cruise ride/dinner activity or obtaining information about the Corvette Club can contact Ray Faucher at 754-1323 or visit the […]
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Potluck, open mic at center OXFORD — A potluck supper and open mic are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Station House Community Center. Bring a plate to share and socialize. For more information, call 207-539-8094. Legion to hold dime bingo DIXFIELD — The American Legion Post 100 has […]
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Roller skate and dance to the oldies NORWAY — The Oxford Rec Department will host a free skate dance to the oldies with DJ Shawn Knowlan on Friday, Aug. 2. Roller skate from 6:30 to 7:30 and dance until 10 p.m. Share memories from Motion 26 times of skating and dancing. There will also be […]