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Page B, The Bridgton News, July 12, 2012
Area Events ‘Flamingos & Fleas’ benefit flea market EAST OTISFIELD — “Flamingoes and Fleas,” a fundraising sale for the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, will be held at the Community Hall in East Otisfield located on Route 121 on Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will help fund the scholarships for eight college students. There’ll be good stuff at reasonable prices, a bake sale and collectibles.
Tri-centennial hike BROWNFIELD — Join the Denmark Mountain Hikers on Friday, July 13, for an “Easy” Tri-centennial Hike up Peary Mountain in Brownfield. It’s a two-mile hike, 958-foot elevation. Celebrate 300 miles under the boots Open Farm Day at Shaker Village of the Denmark Mountain Hikers; bring potNEW GLOUCESTER — Open Farm Day, luck treats. Meet at the Denmark Church at 8 part of a statewide celebration of Maine agria.m., and carpool from there. culture at more than 100 farms, will be held on Sunday, July 22 at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Swingin’ Bears Square Dance SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Village, Route 26, New Gloucester, from noon Square Dance Club will hold its annual Ice to 4 p.m. The village is open free of charge. Cream Social dance Saturday, July 14, at Activities at the village include wagon rides, the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street, barn tours, Scottish Highland cattle, sheep, South Paris from 7 to 10 p.m. New graduates beekeeping, museum tours, food and plant sale, will have a treat dancing with Marty Van Watt angora rabbits, woodcarvers, barbecue meals calling. Round dancing will alternate with the and gift shops. square dancing, with Carol Stewart of Augusta Service will honor ‘Living on the Edge’ cueing the rounds. Come and make your own SWEDEN — The Sweden Community sundaes; wear casual dress. Admission is $6 per person. There will be a 50/50 drawing Church will do a church service called “Living and refreshments at intermission. Non-danc- on the Edge” on Sunday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at ers are welcome to watch at no charge. For the church. Some people from the church’s panmore information, call Eleanor Herrick at try will be delivering the sermon in five-minute tributes, essays and poems. All who “live on the 782-4050. edge” are invited. The service can accommodate a maximum of seven speeches. However, ‘Growing Up In Long Beach, Sebago’ SEBAGO — The Sebago Historical Society, after the service, there will be a potluck, and as 347 Convene Road, will be the scene for a much as an hour will be available so others who program by Jack Barnes, “Growing Up In want to can speak about their experience. For Long Beach, Sebago,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, July more information, call 647-8157. 14. Barnes, a local educator, historian, world Women’s Target Shooting Clinic traveler and pictorial author, will recall earlier FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Fish & Game days and families as he experienced them. For those interested in the history of the locality, Association of Fryeburg will be holding its secor remembering the neighbors, cottage homes, ond NRA Women On Target Shooting Clinic on and activities of 60 and more years ago, this Saturday, Aug. 4. This is a great opportunity to will be a step back to days of less technol- learn to shoot in a format designed for women ogy and slower-paced living. This is also an and taught by the NRA’s Certified Instructors. “Open” day at the museum for research and This event is sponsored by a grant from the browsing, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come and National Rifle Association, in conjunction with learn about the area, converse with Barnes, FF&G. Tuition is only $40 and covers instrucand enjoy some refreshments with neighbors. tion, use of firearms, ammunition, targets, eye and ear protection and lunch. Those interested are asked to e-mail Carol Clark, NRA Certified Story time at the Waterford Library WATERFORD — The Waterford Library Firearms Instructor, at carol-clark@live.com is offering a weekly story time program Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch Mondays at 10 a.m. beginning July 16 and If you are over 50 and are looking for good continuing through August. It will be particularly appropriate for kids age three to eight. conversation, the Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch Come make new friends and listen to some may be the group that you are looking for. They great stories, and perhaps check out some are a group of friends that gather on the second books to bring home. The Waterford Library Monday of each month at the Punkin Valley is located on Routes 35/37 in Waterford Flat Restaurant in West Bridgton on Route 302. near the old town hall on Keoka Lake and may This month’s gathering will be held on Monday, be contacted at 583-2050 or wla@waterford. Aug. 13. For more information, call Donald Mac Lean at 647-3635 by noon on Aug. 10. lib.me.us
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(Continued from Page B) spay/neuter surgery, Capstar flea treatment, nail trim and ear cleaning — females, $75, males, $60. Low-cost spay/neuter does not mean less quality of care. All surgeries will be performed in the separate surgery suite by licensed veterinarians, supported by veterinary technicians and assistants. Team RMAA volunteers will also be on hand to help with paperwork and registrations. The Fix It wagon will be making monthly stops at the following Maine locations: • Bridgton — Paris Farmer’s Union: July 17, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11; • Oxford — Tractor Supply: July 24, Aug. 28 Sept. 25. Are you interested in having the Fix It Wagon come to your area? Give a call at 603-4473477, or visit www.rozziemay. org. Group rates are available, ready, willing and able to travel to feral cat groups, housing developments or businesses that want to make a difference; any-
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Lobster lovers, get ready to dive into a deliciously sweet Maine lobster roll when the Bridgton First Congregational Church’s Lobster Shack opens during “Art in the Park” at Bridgton’s Shorey Park on Saturday, July 21. Rain date is Sunday, July 22. Look for the big, red lobster and visit the Lobster Shack from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For just $15, you’ll get a picnic lunch or dinner complete with Bridgton’s best fresh-picked lobster roll served on a toasted bun with lemon and pickle, potato chips, bottled water, and a Congo chocolate chip cookie. You can pre-order your picnic lunch or dinner by calling 7760654 or 583-2365 by July 18. Items are also sold separately. You’ll want to order and pick up enough for your whole family or a party of friends! Proceeds of the sale contribute to the church’s outreach programs like “Jeanette’s Closet,” where families in need can find no-cost clothing year-round, and the “Adopt-a-Child for Christmas” program that benefits more than 180 Bridgton children each year. The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Bridgton, is an Open and Affirming church and is located at 33 South High Street, Bridgton. During summer, Sunday services are at 9 a.m. Childcare is available. The pas-
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Nearly 40 area children learned to look to the sky and trust in God no matter what happens in their lives when they attended a weeklong Vacation Bible Camp at Bridgton’s First Congregational Church last week. The theme this year was “Sky – Everything is Possible with God,” and the entire church was decorated with puffy white clouds, hot-air balloons, and colorful kites. Campers ranging from babies to middle-schoolers attended. Twenty teen counselors, 14 adult volunteers and three staff members planned and coordinated activities including arts and crafts, science projects, storytelling, sports, and music. This was the third year participating in Vacation Bible Camp for Amanda Wozich’s children, Samantha and Adrian. “The kids just love it. It’s a really fun, positive way to kick off summer,” she said. “They talk about Bible camp all year long.” Camp was a positive experience for the volunteers who helped as well. Michaele Potvin, who has two young campers in the program this year, decided to spend a week of her vacation to volunteer at camp. “I enjoy working with children,” she said. “I find that volunteering at Bible Camp enriches my life as well as my faith.” Campers were divided into four groups according to age bracket, and competed for prizes that were awarded at the end of camp. At the finale held on the last day of camp, each group shared with parents and visitors songs they’d learned throughout the week. The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is an Open and Affirming
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NUNSENSE IS HABIT FORMING! — Celebrate Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Tour at its first stop in North Conway, N.H. at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse July 12-21. Four zany nuns and a priest romp their way through a heavenly host of country songs as sister Amnesia decides whether to leave the convent to become a Country Western star…or not! Performances Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. on July 15. Tickets $30. Call the box office for reservations at 603-356-5776. Pictured, Sisters Amnesia, Robert Anne, Wilhelm, Father Virgil Manly Trott and Leo gather round the piano as they prepare for Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Jamboree.
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Brownfield Lions Dance BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield Lions Club will hold a dance on Saturday, July 21, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Lions building, Routes 5 and 113. Cost is $10 per person. No one under 21 admitted to this BYOB dance. For more information, call 935-2681.
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Norway Library Book Sale NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Library’s Annual Book Sale is set for Friday, July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norway Grange Hall on Whitman Street. Proceeds from this sale help the Friends support the library’s programs throughout the year including books on CD, DVDs and a variety of other services for the community. For more information, please contact the library at 743-5309 or visit the website at www.norway.lib.me.us
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