Curious Arts at Rufus Porter

The Rufus Porter Museum will offer its first in a series of new Curious Arts programs on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton.

The first class is “Welcome to Painted Floorcloths” and will be taught by Peg Puza.

To register (which is required), go to: https://www. rufusportermuseum.org/event-details/create-a-19th-century-style-floorcloth

Using designs inspired by Moses Eaton and other 19th Century stencil artists, this class is suitable for beginners or those who have limited experience with stenciling.

Participants will be creating a 2’ x 3’ floorcloth to take home. All materials will be provided to complete the project. Instructor Peg Puza will share a bit of history on the use of floorcloths and decorative stenciling in a brief presentation.

Cost is $80. Maximum per class: 8 students.

Please bring a hair dryer (if you have one) to expedite drying time! Bring a bagged lunch to eat

If class is full, please e-mail staff@rufusportermuseum. org so that organizers can start a wait list for a second class.

Sweet treats at Church

FRYEBURG — What better way to deliver a message than through chocolate, just before Valentine’s Day?

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the St. Joseph Parish Social Justice & Peace Commission will hold a chocolate tasting event featuring Equal Exchange

Fairly Traded chocolate at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located on 857 Main Street in Fryeburg. All are welcome.

Parishioners and visitors will have a chance to sample different types of chocolate and will hear a presentation from Elisa Blanchard from

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