Love for Cafe Nomad

LOOKING FOR A LITTLE LOVE in Winter this February and March? Come to Cafe Nomad.

NORWAY — The work of 16 New England artists is currently on display at Cafe Nomad in Norway. The show, which opened on Feb. 1, will run through Saturday, March 25.

Called Love in Winter, the show invited artists to submit work that referenced the heart and love. Though there are a number of hearts, there are also many other forms, including two embroidery lovebird owls on a small leaf, a sculpture of Cupid’s arrow, a wooden boat filled with animals and birds, broken ceramic hearts repaired using kintsugi, a father’s wartime signature and a crocheted closeup of trees. Mediums and techniques are varied. They include printmaking,

Area births

Kai Anthony Stevens, son of Victoria Smedley and Mikyle Stevens of South Paris was born on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:19 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Kai weighed 9 pounds, 15.8 ounces.

Maternal grandparents: Dennis Brine and Vivian Smedley of Oxford.

Paternal grandparent: Mandy Stevens of Oxford.

Seeking artists

crocheting, quilting, mixedmedia collage, painting, pottery, metal work, encaustic, and wood carving. Cafe Nomad is located at 450 Main Street in Norway, and is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

LOVELL — The Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair committee is currently seeking new artists and artisans for the 48th annual event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Suncook School on Route 5 in Lovell.

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‘Souper’ Bowl

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Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway and Our Lady of Ransom Church in Mechanic Falls. The proceeds will go to Catholic Charities Maine’s food and nutrition program. Since its inception in 1990, churches across America have raised well over $100 million for soup kitchens, food pantries, and other charities through the Souper Bowl of Caring.

Preheat your oven to 450 to 500 degrees. While the oven is coming to temperature, salt and pepper the underside of the chicken, turn the bird over and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme (or Wicked Good Cupboards Basic Rub with no additional salt and pepper).

In my roasting pan, I make a “rack” out of onions, celery and a few of my carrots and place the bird on top of the vegetable rack. I spread more vegetables, carrots and potatoes around the bird. Drizzle the bird and veggies generously with olive oil.

Place the chicken in the oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees and cook for another 45 minutes. In my oven, it took an hour. Check the breast for temperature with a probe. It should be between 150 to 160 degrees. Remove from the oven and cover with foil and let the meat rest for 15 minutes before carving. Yom-Yom!

The Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through April 22. The new winter location is the Masonic Hall, Oriental Lodge #13 at 166 Harrison Road (Route 117).

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering visit https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail. com

Please no dogs. Sorry, we have a lease to honor.

BFM accepts credit cards and EBT. See you there!

Lions Chuck Wagon at Winter Carnival

Dependent on the support and generosity of the public for the funds necessary for their charitable outreach, the Bridgton Lions Club will have its Chuck Wagon food trailer on the town beach for the annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 18.

In conversation with project chairman Cliff Tuchon, he stated the menu for the day will feature the usual array of homemade chowders and chili.

“We will introduce our not yet ‘semi-famous’ pulled pork,” he added. Mulled cider will also be featured for the first time.

All income from the Chuck Wagon, which appears at various public functions in Bridgton, is donated to local agencies, organizations and charities after expenses are met. Over the past two years, the club has been able to nearly double its outreach and has added four new causes to its list of benefactors.

The Lions wish to extend thanks to individuals and area businesses who so generously support the club’s efforts. See you at the beach on the 18th for the best “comfort food” you can find anywhere.

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Thursday, February 9 org Friday, February 10

Author Sarah Perry will take part in the Hobbs Library Speaker Series via Zoom (only) at 7 p.m. Perry is the author of After the Eclipse, a fierce memoir of a mother’s murder in her home in Bridgton, a daughter’s comingof-age in the wake of immense loss, and her mission to know the woman who gave her life. The Zoom link can be found by going to www.hobbslibrary.

Bridgton Easy Riders meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, with the fabulous pot-luck supper followed by a business meeting at 6:45 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Saturday, February 11

Free clothing give-away at the Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) Casco on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park behind the church, enter lower level and please come with bags!

Baked Bean Supper. The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus will hold a baked bean supper beginning at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, located at 225 South High Street in Bridgton. The menu includes hot dogs, beans, cornbread, cole slaw and dessert. Take-out meals are available. Donations will be accepted to support the Knight’s Ukraine Solidarity Fund. Please join us to support the people of Ukraine and have a great meal.

Bald Pate Hike, 8:30 a.m., join the Loon Echo Land Trust staff for a winter hike up Bald Pate in South Bridgton. Snowshoes or some other form of traction will be required.

LELT has limited quantities available to borrow. This event is free, but space is limited so please register at lelt.org

Benefit Supper. The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting a Youth Group Mission trip supper fundraiser from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This dinner will feature Italian cuisine, beverages, and dessert! It’s all for only $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 10 and under.

Sunday, February 12

Pancake Breakfast. The Harrison Lions Club will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 10: 30 a.m. at the Olde Mill Tavern on Main Street in Harrison.

The menu includes pancakes (plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip), French Toast, bacon and sausages, home fries, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Price: whatever you think is fair. Donations accepted. Chocolate Tasting. 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. The chocolate tasting event will be held following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday, February 13

Pondicherry Park

Community Walk, 12:15 p.m., join Loon Echo Land Trust staff for a casual walk in the Bridgton park. No agenda, just a chance to meet fellow community members and be active outside. The walk will be canceled in case of poor weather. Check the LELT website for final notice. Meet at the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge entrance to the park. No registration required.

Tuesday, February 14

Ribbon cutting at The HeartGlow Center, 328 Main Street, Bridgton, 10 a.m.

Thursday, February 16

Guest Speaker. Karla Rider, executive director of the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, will speak to the Rotary Club of BridgtonLake Region at 7:30 a.m. at Stella’s on the Square, 6 North Main Street, Bridgton. This will be an in-person meeting only. All are welcome. No charge. Coffee only. If school is cancelled due to weather, the meeting will be postponed.

NARCAN Training. Learn about NARCAN and how you can save a life. Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street in Bridgton, will hold a community NARCAN training session at 4 p.m. Contact LRRC at (207) 803-8707 if you are interested or have any questions.

Friday, February 17

First Winter Carnival Ice Queen Pageant, Bridgton Town Hall, 6 p.m., participants

18 years and older, cash prizes.

Saturday, February 18 Winter Carnival 2023, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce, Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton. Events include: 8 a.m. register kids for Ice Fishing Derby at Unc’L Lunkers Bait and Tackle Shop, 8 Gage Street;

10 a.m. registration for Rail Jam ($15 entry fee); 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. horse-drawn wagon rides (button required, $5);

11 a.m. juggling by Richard Hagerstrom (button required);

12 p.m. sign up for Freezing for a Reason; 12 to 6 p.m., Ice Bar on Highland Lake (button required);

1 p.m. Freezing for a Reason Polar Dip to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter; 1:30 p.m. Rail Jam; 1:30 p.m. Spicy Chili Eating Contest; 6 p.m. fireworks on the lake (for safety reasons, no one will be allowed on the lake). All day, music, food and town ice rink open. Bridgton Rec is holding a craft and vendor fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall Gym.

11th Annual Norway Snowshoe Festival at Roberts Farm Preserve (58 Roberts Road, Norway). Activities begin at 10 a.m. The full schedule of events can be found at www.wfltmaine.org/ snowshoe-festival.

Sunday, February 19 Winter Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RADR Field of Dreams in Harrison. Events include ice bowling, cardboard sledding, snow painting, snow sculpting (11 a.m. to 1 p.m., judging at 1:30 p.m., prizes for first, second and third place, e-mail Bri at recreation@harrison.com to register). Hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase.

Tuesday, February 21

Solar Energy talk. Join the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, N.H. and the Chocorua Lake Conservancy live via Zoom at 7 p.m. for a “Solar Energy 101 & Beneficial Electrification” with Ten Vansant, founder and president of New England Commercial Solar Services. Ted will give an overview of solar energy and beneficial electrification possibilities for residential, commercial, municipal, and school settings, and answer questions. For more information and please register in advance at bit.ly/ CC-022123.

Wednesday, February 22

Bonfire and Night Walk at Holt Pond, sponsored by Lakes Environmental Association from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join LEA for a guided walk in the preserve at night, a bonfire and light refreshments. Please park between Perley Road and Chaplins Mill Road by the dirt road entrance to the preserve. For more information, e-mail Shannon@mainelakes.org

Saturday, February 25

Create Floorcloth. The Rufus Porter Museum of Art