CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Erskine Academy winter concert slated

Erskine Academy, in South China, invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Concert, on Monday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. Featuring performances by talented student musicians, the evening promises festive music and spirited ensembles for all to enjoy. Admission is free, and a snow date has been set for Thursday, December 18, ensuring everyone has the chance to share in this holiday tradition.

Join them for an evening celebrating the arts and the incredible musical growth of the students. The program will include popular seasonal favorites such as Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, and Sleigh Ride, along with a variety of non-holiday music that highlights student creativity and musicianship.

Featured ensembles will include: Creative Ensemble, Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Combo, Select Intro to Piano Students, and Select Intro to Guitar Students.

Come and experience the joy, dedication, and discoveries the students have made through music.

Palermo committee collecting responses from survey

The Palermo Conservation Committee is collecting responses from the Town Renewable Energy Community Survey. Surveys were mailed out to residents a little over a week ago and additional copies are available at the Town Office. The survey can also be filled out online at https://forms.gle/wM9ke19qBmYF7dfr8. Please fill out the surveys and return to the Town Office or submit online if you would like to give your input. Please respond by December 31.

Barbershop group to present holiday concert

Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus will perform a Christmas show – ‘Tis The Season – on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m., at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 35 Highland Avenue, Gardiner.

Please join them in sharing the songs of the season, old and new, as well as a silent auction, refreshments and a visit from Santa. A suggested donation of a $15 good will offering will be accepted at the door.

Magical holiday event at ACB Library

There will be a Sensory Santa Magical Holiday event at the Albert Church Brown Memorial Library, in China Village, on Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m.

Join for a calm, sensory-friendly Santa event with hands-on crafts, ornament decorating, soothing sensory play in a quiet, inviting atmosphere.

WHS presents community history event

Our neighbors at Muskie Center have invited us back for another community history event, Thursday, December 11, at noon. Let’s talk about the holidays in the 1940s-’60s. Are there stories of different traditions in your family during WWII? Do you know if war rations influenced your traditional holiday foods? What was it like as a kid to see the storefront window displays? Are there things you have always done that get passed along through the generations? What are your favorite holiday foods and traditions?

Even if you didn’t grow up during this time period, or grew up outside Waterville, please come and share or listen to stories from others. We will have some photos and newspaper articles on display to get those memories going, and you are welcome to bring your photos and items, too.

Please RSVP (207-873-4745) with the Muskie Center, so they know which room we will need. Lunch is served beforehand, free or very reasonably priced, so ask about lunch when you call. We hope you will come and share in this interactive event! Spectrum Generations, Muskie Center is located at 38 Gold Street, Waterville.

The Mill Holiday Fair set for Dec. 13-14

The Mill Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, at The Mill, 934 Main St., Vassalboro. Crafters and vendors, indoor yard sale/Thrift Store, and the Olde Mill Place Gift Shop. FMI contact Samantha at 314-4940.

Christmas tree lighting in Albion

The Albion Christmas Tree lighting and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, will take place on Sunday, December 14, from 3:45 – 6 p.m., at the Albion Library. There will be tree decorating, cookies, cocoa, and caroling with the Kennebec Valley Chordsmen.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving by special delivery. Visits will follow at the Besse Building, where there will be activities for the children, and every child will receive a small gift.

Waterville UU Church to hold holiday fair

Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville Holiday Fair, 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Saturday, December 13, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Storm date: Sunday, December 14 noon – 3 p.m.

The Holiday Fair will include the popular Cookie Walk, the UU Mall with crafts, and the UU Market Place with baked goods, soups-to-go, and other goodies, as well as the UU Coffee Shop with beverages, muffins, scones, etc. to-go or to enjoy at a table. Credit cards accepted.

Collage and card-making workshop planned

Gibbs Library, in Washington, is excited to announce a free collage and card-making workshop with celebrated artist and award-winning teacher Argy Nestor. The workshop, Discover Your Superpower: Hand-made Cards, will be held in the Bryant Room, on Thursday, December 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration is required. Email Delphine at runedoggy@gmail.com to register. Open to adults & teens.

Class size is limited. This is a free workshop, but registration is required (to prepare materials and provide snacks). This class will fill up quickly!

Upcoming events at Vassalboro Grange

Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., harvest and holiday fair;
Sat., Nov. 29, 6 p.m., potluck and Contra Dance.

Toy drive in Madison

American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post #39 is hosting a toy drive for the Children’s Christmas Party. Drop off locations are Family Dollar, at 20 Old Point Ave., Madison; Madison Town Office during business hours, at 26 Weston Ave., Madison; Anson Town Office during business hours, at 5 Kennebec St., Anson, and during American Legion Bingo, on Sundays, only noon to 4 p.m., at The Northern Star Lodge #0028,173 Main St., North Anson.

On-going EVENTS

Sew for a Cause group sets meeting dates

The Sew for a Cause sewers have scheduled the following dates to meet:

Sew for a Cause, at St Bridget Center, Main St., in North Vassalboro, are Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Sept. 18, 2025, Oct. 2, 2025, Oct. 16, 2025, Nov. 6, 2025, Nov. 20, 2025, Dec. 4, 2025.

The group will be working on a variety of projects for area nursing homes, Maine Children’s Home, Veterans’ Christmas stockings etc.

All are welcome to come and sew. FMI call 207 616-3148.

Monthly breakfast at SCCC

Blessed breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St., South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $5 for child

Upcoming events at Vassalboro Grange

The Vassalboro Grange has a lot of great events. All queries can be directed to grange322@gmail.com.

Recurring:

Tuesdays: 7 – 8 a.m., Zumba
Tuesdays: 8:30 – 10 a.m., Coffee on the Porch
Thursdays: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Zumba.

Quilters meet Wednesdays

The Wednesday Night Quilters meet at the China Baptist Church, on Causeway Rd., in China, from 6 – 8 p.m. every Wednesday evening April – November. No quilting experience needed. All are welcome. FMI contact Debbie at 207-509-9621.

Senior Day in China

CHINA – Senior Day is held every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – noon, in the portable building at the China Town Office. Residents of other area towns are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie.

So. China Legion Post meetings

SOUTH CHINA – American Legion Boynton/Webber Post #179, in South China, meeting every third Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., at the South China hall. FMI call or text Neil at 462-4321.

China Friends Quaker Sharing meets weekly

China monthly meeting of Friends Quaker Sharing, is held every Tuesday, from 2 – 3 p.m., 247 Village St., South China, at the Jones Memorial Library, across from the South China Community Church. A worshipful introduction to Quakers and their messages. This will be a moderately quiet hour of insight, questions and sharing. All are welcome.

VUMC to hold monthly baked bean suppers

The Vassalboro United Methodist Church, located at 614 Main St., Vassalboro, has started its monthly baked beans suppahs once again from 4:30 – 6 p.m., every third Saturday. A $10 donation for the meal would be most appreciated. Please keep your eyes open for other special events being held. Articles will appear in The Town Line as well as fliers that will be posted in several locations. You may also check for what’s happening at VUMC by checking their facebook page.

Senior cribbage in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Recreation Department hosts Senior Cribbage every Wednesday, from 1 – 3 p.m., in the town office board room. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Coffee and snacks provided. FMI, khatch@vassalboro.net.

Senior luncheon every second Wed.

Welcome to all and come join when the Senior Luncheons on the second Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. This event is held at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, in Vassalboro. Soups, salads, rolls, and desserts will be served. Donations are appreciated.

Waterville Farmers Market now open for summer

Waterville Farmers’ Market is now open at Head of Falls, from 2- 6 p.m., every Thursday.

Knit & craft, cribbage in Fairfield

A Knit & Craft Group meets each Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence St., in Fairfield.

On Thursdays, there is Coffee & Cribbage, from 1 – 4 pm.

Fairfield Historical Society open for the summer

The Fairfield Historical Society invites you to tour the beautiful Cotton/Smith Victorian House, at 42 High Street, in Fairfield. The house is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment (call 207 453 2998). We are also available for research.

Crochet group meets at Brown Library in Clinton

Crochet group

The library announces the crochet group meets every Saturday, at 1 p.m. This group will be taught by Jen Allstom. Jen is the owner of Curiously Crazy Creations.

Please call the library for a list of supplies needed.

This is a free program.

Get free help with your writing

Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library.

Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process.

Brainstorming an idea or thesis statement, developing a rough draft, double-checking grammar, polishing a final draft:
Fridays, 3 – 5 p.m. Saturdays, noon – 3 p.m.

October

Friday: 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
Saturday: 10/4, 10/25

American Legion Post #51 meetings

OAKLAND – American Legion Post #51, Oakland meetings, American Legion Post #51, every fourth Monday, 6 p.m.

Auxiliary every first Monday, 6 p.m.
Riders, second Monday, 6 p.m.
SAL every third Monday, 7 p.m.

All members are encouraged to attend.

AARP Augusta chapter meets monthly

AARP Greater Augusta Chapter #511 meets March through October on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m., to noon. Held at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, in Hallowell. Meetings feature speakers, socialization, and auctions. A free lunch for those over 60 is available. All are welcome.

For more information call (207) 480-9658 or AARPchapter511@gmail.com.

Cribbage/Scrabble in Liberty

The Liberty Library, located at 59 Main St., hosts Scrabble every Thursday, at 4 p.m. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Bring your board if you have one.

Madison Legion Bingo every Sunday in North Anson

Effective Sunday, June 1, American Legion Post #39 Bingo is relocating to Northern Star Masonic Lodge #28, 173 N. Main St., North Anson. Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 2 p.m. Kitchen will be open. Food and drinks are allowed from outside. FMI: Gina at 696-4946.

Madison Historical Society open every Saturday

The Madison Historical & Genealogical Society will be open for viewing the many Madison’s historical displays and usage of genealogy resources every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Old Point Avenue School, 108 Old Point Avenue , Madison.

A monthly meet will be held the third Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.

New members and volunteers are always welcomed. Contact person Judy Mantor, president at 696-5810.

Cribbage Partners in Madison

Cribbage Partners, in Madison, hosted by Madison American Legion Post #39, is now held on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m., at Madison VFW, 58 Preble Avenue, Madison: $7 to play, payout to the top three players and high hand, 50/50 raffle. FMI: call Barbara at 207-578-0261.

Cornhole played on Tuesdays in Madison

Cornhole tournaments, hosted by Madison American Legion Post #39, take place every Thursday at Madison VFW Post #7865, 58 Preble Ave. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. $10 per person, 100 percent payout. Bags are available or bring your own. Airmail raffle every week. FMI: call Mark at 207-431-4663.

Legion Post #5 meetings

WATERVILLE – Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville, meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m., at 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville. All veterans are welcome to attend the meetings.

Chelsea Age Friendly meetings

CHELSEA – The Chelsea Age Friendly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Town Office.

Unity Parkinson’s Support Group

Unity Area Parkinson’s Support Group for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers, meets the third Monday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on ZOOM November through February; and March through October, at Unity Community Center, 32 School Street, Unity. Come for information, support, encouragement, and helpful tips on living with Parkinson’s disease. Free and informal. For more information, call Eleanor at 948-2437 or email: dogisland52@gmail.com.

Lithgow library events

Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at
www.lithgowlibrary.org.

The Stitchery

A Fiber Art Social Hour, first and third Tuesday of the month, at noon. The Stitchery is a gathering for people to get together and create with other fiber arts enthusiasts. All fiber arts welcome. This is not a class, but a group that meets socially.

Open play board games

Enjoy a fun time with other local players at the library. These programs are free, and open to all ages and abilities.

– Cribbage, every first Friday from 1 – 4 p.m.;
– Scrabble, every first Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.;
– Chess/Checkers, every third Monday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.