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July 30, 2010



Local Events
Benefit Basketball Tournament
Date: April 30, 2010

Description:  Dixfield FD vs. Dirigo HS boys & girls teams; doors will open at 5pm; game starts at 6pm; Tickets are $ 2. for students, $4. for adults, with a cap for families of $12. All proceeds will benefit Gabby Severence.

Presenter:  More info call Heather Finnegan at 418-8362

Coffee House in Dixfield
Date: April 30, 2010

Description:  The Dixfield Congregational Church of High Street will feature Jessie Mae & The Ice Man from 7-9pm

Presenter:  Cost is $5. for adults with children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

RAAPA
Date: April 30, 2010

Description:  Dinner Theater- 2 act comedy & choral revue; social hr. 5-6pm; Buffet at 6pm; Eagles Hall- Rumford; $30. per person; advance reservations only with limited seating.

Presenter:  RAAPA- For more info call Anita 369-0205 Deadline 4/22/10

Help Kids With Cancer Dance
Date: April 30, 2010

Description:  Music by One Step Ahead; Donation at the door is $5. for the 7-11 event. There will be a 50-50 and Chinese auction. Munchies available;If you would like to donate please send to Denise Welch, 8 Hemingway St.; Rumford, 04276; or Sandra Welch, 464 Virgin St.; Rumford, 04276

Presenter:  Maine Children's Cancer Facility

Maine Savvy Caregiver
Date: April 30, 2010

Description:  Event will be held on Fridays from 1:30-3:30pm at the Rumford Town Hall. Next meetings May , 14, and 21.

BINGO- American Legion
Date: May 01, 2010

Description:  Doors open at 3pm; Games start at 6pm

Presenter:  American Legion; Main St. Dixfield

Spring Craft Fair
Date: May 01, 2010

Description:  Fair will take place from 9-2 pm at the Rumford American Legion. There will be breakfast & lunch as well as baked goods, crafts and a Chinese auction.

Presenter:  For more info call April Huston 357-8873

Fundraising Cake Bingo Night
Date: May 02, 2010

Description:  Dunham chapter of the Historical Society is having a fundraising cake bingo night from 2:30-4pm in the Dirigo High School Cafeteria. Entry fees are $5. for adults and $3. for children

Post 24 Monthly meeting
Date: May 02, 2010

Description:  Post 24 will hol their meeting on Sunday at 6pm. Supper will be served at 5pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

BINGO- Rumford Eagles
Date: May 02, 2010

Description:  Doors open at 3pm. Bingo at 6pm. Kitchen open for food

Presenter:  Rumford Eagles- Rumford Ave.

Sundays at Skye
Date: May 02, 2010

Description:  The Abbot Hill Ramblers will be opening the series at 3pm.Pre-jam session starts at 2:15pm.

Presenter:  Skye Theater; 3 miles west of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd. and Rt. 2 in South Carthage. Tickets $10. at the door. Call 562-4445 for reservations and directions.

Tennis Anyone?
Date: May 03, 2010

Description:  They will play Mon., Tues, and Fri. beginning at 10 am.

Presenter:  For more info.Call Joe McKellick 364-7475;or Joe Richard 364-2562

Pizza with Congressman Michaud fundraiser
Date: May 03, 2010

Description:  Sam's in Rumford from 5:30-7pm. Please RSVP to Greg Olson at 786-0220. Following the party will be an Oxford County Democrats County Committee meeting to fill vacant positions.

Presenter:  For more info call Cathy Newell 875-2116

Weighs to Wellness
Date: May 04, 2010

Description:  Meets weekly on Tuesdays at the track in Rumford to walk/run at 4:30, 5 & 5:30pm. A donation of cash or non-perishable item for local food bank would be appreciated. Bring donation to the track.

Presenter:  For more info call Cherri Crockett at 364-7893

Rumford Seniors to meet
Date: May 04, 2010

Description:  Seniors will meet at the Senior Center. Board meeting at 10:30am, membership meeting at 11:30am. Pot luck lunch at 12noon, followed by speaker Brain Gym. Coffe break every Monday 9am-12.

BINGO- Rumford Eagles
Date: May 04, 2010

Description:  Doors open at 3pm. Bingo at 6pm. Kitchen open for food

Presenter:  Rumford Eagles- Rumford Ave.

Tired Iron Cruisers Car Club spring meeting
Date: May 04, 2010

Description:  Meeting is at 6pm at Skip Reed's garage at 407 Backkingdom Rd.

Presenter:  Call for more info- Tim Pingree 562-7267

BINGO- Le Paresseux Snow Shoe Club
Date: May 05, 2010

Description:  New Games; No Smoking; A/C; Doors open at 3pm; Early Birds 6pm; Games start at 6:30pm

Presenter:  Le Paresseux Snow Shoe Club; 227 Waldo St.; Rumford

The Press Gang
Date: May 05, 2010

Description:  The Press Gang will perform at the Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center. Curtain is at 7pm. There will be a pre-show jam session for 45 mins. before curtain.

Presenter:  The Skye Theatre is located 3 miles west of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Road and Rt. 2 in South Carthage; Call 562-4445 for more info and reservations. Tickets are $10.

Growth Council Board Meeting
Date: May 05, 2010

Description:  Growth Council Board meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 4:30pm at the River Valley Technology Center; 60 Lowell St.; Rumford

Presenter:  RVGC;60 Lowell St.; Rumford, Maine 04276; Contact Beverly Crosby at 369-0396 or beverly@rvgc.org

Pathways Through Grief
Date: May 05, 2010

Description:  Community Grief Support Offerings; Wed. 6-7:30pm; all programs free of charge;for more info or to register call 777-7740 or 1-800-482-7412 and ask for Joan Spitzform ext. 1460

Presenter:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Refurbish Old School in Byron
Date: May 08, 2010

Description:  The effort will get underway at 9am. Rain adte is May 15th. Volunteers will be needed to do groundwork, sanding, staining, painting, sweeping, washing windows, cleaning woodstove, and other small projects.

Presenter:  For more info call: Roderick 364-5449; or Rosey Susbury 364-4900; or leave a message at the Town Office 364-3194

Spring Fling Indoor Yard Sale
Date: May 08, 2010

Description:  2nd annual yard sale will be held at the Rumford United Methodist Church; 455 Linnell St. from 9am-1pm;Drop-offs for donated items will be from May 5-7th; 9-12noon Looking for crafters. Space/Tables are available for $10. Deadline to reserve is 4/30/10

Presenter:  For more info contact Kathy Crump 392-1285; or Peggy Welch 364-2617 or Debbie Averill at 364-8353.

Letter Carrier Food Drive
Date: May 08, 2010

Description:  Leave non-perishables right at the box for carriers.

Presenter:  Letter Carriers Union

Sundays at Skye
Date: May 09, 2010

Description:  Matching Orange on Mother's Day

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

Writer's Group Accepting Members
Date: May 10, 2010

Description:  They meet every other Monday from 7-8:30 or 9pm.Group is open to all serious writers and is free of charge.

Presenter:  Contact Brenda Espinoza 364-2419

River Valley Farmer's Market Association- Meeting
Date: May 11, 2010

Description:  4pm at the Technology Center at 60 Lowell St.;Rumford

Presenter:  RVFMA- For more info contact Gail Cutting 364-3424; or Jessica Roy 357-1304

Benefit for Brittany Riley
Date: May 15, 2010

Description:  Benefit will be held at Mountain View Campground from 2-10pm

Presenter:  Brittany's medical and living expenses- Hosted by Hometown Enery & MT Pockets LLC. For more info call Sue Paul 357-0705; MT Pockets 562-8917, Joy Hodgson 357-1140; Hometown Energy 562-8822; Ike or Shirley Libby 562-4433; or Jessica Roy 357-1304

SCORE -monthly meeting
Date: May 19, 2010

Description:  They hold their meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 1:15pm at the River Valley Technology Center

Presenter:  SCORE

Chili/ Chowder Cook Off
Date: May 22, 2010

Description:  Want to show off your Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Chili, Gourmet Chili and the Hottest Chili bring to the American Legion from 11-3pm. or til sold out. Baked goods will also be available. Samples are 6 for $5. or $8. to sample all entries. Proceeds to go to our troups overseas.

Presenter:  For more info call Tricia 357-3289 or Anita 369-0205

Sundays at Skye
Date: May 23, 2010

Description:  Erci Fresia and the Offspring

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

Support Group for Family, Friends and Caregivers of persons with Mental Illness
Date: May 26, 2010

Description:  Meetings will be held at Oxford County Mental Health Services's meeting room at 150 Congress St.

Presenter:  For more info contac Dot at 364-2197

Sundays at Skye
Date: June 06, 2010

Description:  Tidal Wave

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

Sundays at Skye
Date: June 13, 2010

Description:  The New England Youth Ensemble

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

River Valley Farmer's Market Association- OPENING
Date: June 18, 2010

Description:  Serving the community with farm fresh produce, meat, eggs, and bakery products. They also would encourage anyone who would like to join to contact the numbers below. Looking for artisans,people selling flowers, bee-keepers, milk producers and anyone else interested.

Presenter:  RVFMA opening from 10am -3pm. Please call Gail Cutting 364-3424; Stan Haynes 576-6451; Jessica Roy 357-1304; Ann & Dave Kimball 364-7097; Dick & Louise Kangas 665-2053 or Clarice & Larry Hodges 562-7125 for more info.

Sundays at Skye
Date: June 20, 2010

Description:  The Dave Mallet Trio on Father's Day

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

Sundays at Skye
Date: June 27, 2010

Description:  Michael Black

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

Sundays at Skye
Date: July 11, 2010

Description:  Fishing with Finnegan

Presenter:  Call 562-4445 for reservations

River Valley Growth Council    60 Lowell Street    Rumford, Maine    04276

Tel: 207-369-0396    Fax: 207-369-0356    Website: www.rvgc.org


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