Pihcintu Chorus at LHEPAC

FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is excited to welcome back the Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus on Saturday, March 11 at 4 p.m.

War-torn villages, bloodshed, refugee camps, famine, and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of these young singers before being embraced by the warmth, companionship and harmony that Pihcintu provides.

The power of survival eases but never erases the memory of unthinkable atrocities, physical danger and personal tragedy. Portland, Maine, an everexpanding international resettlement community, was fertile ground to bring together children from diverse backgrounds to sing as one. Con Fullam, awardwinning producer, musician, and songwriter, combined his passion for music with a deep concern for the effect of world issues on children — creating the chorus with the help of countless supporting souls from all walks of life.

This unique chorus of young women from Cambodia, China, Congo, El

Salvador, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Viet Nam, British West Indies, and Zambia, along with children whose families have been here for generations, have formed a powerful and permanent bond. Through the healing power of music, these vulnerable, yet brave, young women have learned to trust,

Programs and activities at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street:

Today, Thursday, February 23

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Bits and Pieces, free

1 to 2:30 p.m., LRRC Traveling Crafts

Friday, February 24

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

6:30 to 8 a.m., Lake Region Rep. Party 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., AARP

9 to 10 a.m. Chair Yoga

10 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Food Pantry Board meeting

1 to 4 p.m., Mahjongg

Saturday, February 25

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chickadee Quilters

Sunday, February 26

1 to 3 p.m., Girl Scouts, Great Room

1 to 3 p.m., Bridgton Fiber Group, Room 2

3 to 5 p.m., Birthday party

3:30 to 5 p.m., Rick Hagerstrom practice

5 to 8:30 p.m., The Band

Monday, February 27

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

10 to 11 a.m. Chair Yoga

1 to 3 p.m., Home School program, free

1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Cribbage, free

5:30 to 8 p.m., Lions Club

Tuesday, February 28

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Chickadee Quilters

12:30 to 4 p.m., Bridge, $3

Wednesday, March 1

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

12 to 1 p.m., Senior Lunch

1 to 3 p.m., Mahjongg

2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Cooking Matters

4:30 to 6 p.m., Rick Hagerstrom, practice

5 to 7 p.m., Kayley — Crafts

Local Happenings

Bean and Casserole Supper

DENMARK — The Denmark Congregational Church will hold a bean and casserole supper this Saturday, Feb. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building.

The eat-in or take-out supper also includes hot dogs, brown bread, coleslaw, biscuits, drinks and desserts. Cost is $10 per person, kids under the age of 15 eat free. For more information, call Pam at 207-215-7101.

NORWAY — Norway

Memorial Library will host a cookbook discussion on Thursday, March 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cookbook selected is Smitten Kitchen

Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman. Attendees will prepare and share a recipe from the cookbook and discuss the book and its recipes.

The cookbook is available to browse at the hope and laugh again. The children and their music are transformative. Being in their presence is a life-enhancing experience and they touch the hearts of all who hear them! library’s information desk. To attend, select and photocopy a recipe and bring the prepared dish to the discussion. Participants may also bring containers to take away samples.

This is a free concert with donations accepted to support a worthy organization like this and the LHEPAC’s ability to make these events possible.

To register or for more information, stop by the library’s information desk or call 743-5309 ext. 1. This event depends on a minimum of five registrants by March 23.

Sweden Food Pantry selected

SWEDEN — The Sweden Food Pantry (SFP) has been selected by Hannaford in Bridgton to receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of March.

Hannaford Supermarket has always been very generous with food donations to the Pantry. This is another example of their generosity to support efforts to feed hungry families from the towns of Bridgton, Denmark,