Friday, February 7

Coffee Café at the Denmark Library from 9 to 11 a.m.  Join us for hot coffee and good conversation on the first Friday of each month! 121 E Main St. Denmark, 207-452-2200.

Public Album Release party featuring Vanessa Jones and her latest work, “Grow Flowers,” will be held at the Bridgton Community Center (Depot Street, Bridgton, behind Renys) at 6:30 p.m., where Jones will play select songs from the project, and there will be free cupcakes.

Saturday, February 8

Public Breakfast at Delta Masonic Lodge, 920 Lovell Road, Lovell, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. or until items run out. Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, French toast, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, baked beans, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Gluten free available. This will benefit the Sunshine Backpack program.

9th Annual Soup, Chowder and Chili Fest at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Delicious choices such as Dutch Split Pea Soup, Curried Carrot and Ginger Soup, Garden Patch Chowder, Fish Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Sausage and Bean Soup, Venison Chili, and more. Donations are graciously accepted.

Winter Fest from 2 to 10 p.m., join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) and Tamworth Outing Club (TOC) for a Winter Fest at The Preserve at Chocorua, N.H. followed by the TOC Second Saturday Dance! Silent auction, sledding, snowshoeing, winter camping & trapping expo, CLC shoreline restoration display, Winters of the Past exhibit with Tamworth History Center, cold water dipping expo and a chance to dip, storytelling, bonfires & treats, indoor winter crafts, music, supper by The Farmstand & dessert, beer & wine, and dancing! Afternoon activities 2 to 5 p.m. are free/by donation. Tickets are required for evening indoor events including supper: kids: $10 (6 and under free); adults “choose your price”: $25-$75. More information and please register in advance at chocorualake.org/events.

Sunday, February 9

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (42 Sweden Road, Bridgton)Sunday Service at 10 a.m. All welcome.

Tuesday, February 11

Oxford County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the South Paris Fire Station at 5 p.m. All Oxford County Republicans are encouraged to join to finalize plans for the upcoming Lincoln Brunch. For more information contact either Ben Dolloff at (207) 418-2060, benjamin.a.dolloff@gmail.com or Gino Valeriani at (207) 333-8476, gvalfly@aol.com

Wednesday, February 12

Nature Walk, presented by the Greater Lovell Land Trust, 9:30 a.m. each Wednesday, leisurely-paced walk. Location posted on Facebook, GLLT’s Monday morning e-mail blast and gllt.org/calendar

Friday, February 14

3^rd Annual Ice Queen Beauty Pageant, sponsored by Break Room 248, 5:30 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater. The pageant is part of the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival. This dazzling event is open to contestants 18 years and older. Whether you’re competing for the crown or joining as an attendee, it’s a night of winter magic you won’t want to miss. Attendance to this event is free if you have the Winter Carnival button, which can be purchased in advance at BHOP, Campfire Grille, Breakroom 248, Mainly Melts, Standard Gastropub, The Chamber office OR in person day of event at Magic Lantern. For more information please call 207.647.9326 or email jenni@themagiclantern.org

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance at the Church of Good Fellowship, UMC, 1000 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. Dinner at 6 p.m. featuring spaghetti, meatballs, garlic knots, salad, cake and punch; dance at 7 p.m. Music by Land & See.

Saturday, February 15

Winter Carnival in Bridgton, Craft and Vendor Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School; Ice Rink behind the Bridgton Town Hall open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Events at Highland Lake Beach include: Unc’L Lunker’s Kids Ice Fishing Derby, Harvest Hills Freezin’ for a Reason (1 p.m. see ad in this week’s paper for details to sign up), Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Snowman Building Competition, Ice Queen Photo Booth, Rail Jam, Chili Cook Off Competition, Ice Bar by The Campfire Grille, Fireworks, Live Music and more! Buttons will available the Chamber Office, 257 Main Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, as well as BHOP & Bar, Break Room 248, Standard Gastro Pub, Mainly Melts, and Campfire Grille.

Sturtevant Concert. Celebrating his first year as Music Director of the First Universalist Church of West Paris, Davy Sturtevant will present an afternoon concert in the church sanctuary at 2 p.m. (snow date Feb. 16). A suggested donation of $20 is requested. Refreshments and a raffle drawing following the concert.

Ice Fishing for all ages, all levels at Kent’s Landing in Naples, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. presented by Town of Naples Recreation and Sebago Lake Anglers Association. Free event (donations welcome). Raffle and door prizes available. Coffee, hot cocoa and donuts from 9 a.m. to noon; hot dogs, hot crock pot meals from noon to 3 p.m. Bad weather date, Feb. 22. For more information, www.TownofNaples.org/Recreation

Tuesday, February 18

Free Pizza Dinner presented by the Denmark Lions Club at 6 p.m. at the Denmark Town Hall Community Room, 62 East Main Street. The Lions will be hosting a free pizza dinner social to kickstart their new member drive. Learn about our community service and membership benefits.  All are welcome to join the Lions for local pizza, drinks, snacks and games. 

Thursday, February 20

Teen Movie Night featuring the hit “Wicked,” at the Denmark Public Library (121 East Main Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. Free pizza, popcorn and drinks, sponsored by the Denmark Public Library. RSVP suggested (denmarkmainelibrary@gmail.com). Event for ages 14 to 18, adult supervised.

Saturday, February 22

Soup, Chili, Chowder Supper at the Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This dinner will feature soup, chili, chowder, salads, breads, and desserts! It’s all for only $12 for adults, and $5 for children ages 8 and under.  The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco.

Sunday, February 23

Chinese Auction Fundraising Event to benefit the Bardsley Family at Players Billiards & Bar, Portland Road, Bridgton, 1 to 5 p.m. Two local pitmasters will be grilling and smoking free plates of food (donations welcome) while organizers raffle donated items from local businesses. 100% of money raised goes to the family. Raffle tickets now available at Players.

Thursday, February 27

Lake Region Parkinson’s Support Group at 10 a.m. at the Maine Lake Science Center at 51 Willett Road in Bridgton. Please invite anyone you think might be interested. Please bring a toy that enhances hand-to-eye coordination if you can.  

Friday, February 28

Cure for Cabin Fever. Soup, salad, sandwiches and cookies for dinner followed by a fun variety show for entertainment, starting at 6 p.m. at the Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main Street in Lovell. This event is free. All welcome. If you have a talent act to share, sign up with Carolyn Carter, 928-2080.

March 14-23

Monmouth Community Players present Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple, Female Version,” at historic Cumston Hall in Monmouth. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on March 14, 15 and 21, and 2 p.m. on March 16, 22 and 23. This show does contain adult language and mild adult themes. Reserve tickets www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, or call 207-370-9566.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Mondays-Fridays

AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, 803-8707, www.lrrcbridgton.org

Walking 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall Gym.

Tuesdays-Wednesdays

Free Clothing. The Table continues to offer free clothing from 1 to 5 p.m. as well as the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is a variety of clothing available for both genders and many sizes. The Table is located at 160 Main Street in Norway (across the road from the hospital).

Mondays

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@crcofwm.org 

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Bridgton Community Center with Susan Kane from 10 to 11 a.m. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays

Grief & Loss Group, open to all who are grieving any kind of loss, at First Church, South High Street, Bridgton, 4 p.m. Co-facilitated by Jill Allen, MS, Regional director for NFI North, and the Rev. Laura Carey, Interfaith Chaplain and Death Doula. Tel. 647-3936 or office@bridgtonucc.org. Group will meet Dec. 12, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to noon Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation

Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Telephone: 207-647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drive-thru.

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice at the Bridgton Town Hall (North High Street) at 10 a.m. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com. A new beginner instruction takes place at 9:30 a.m.

Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., free clothing, First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Pre-arranged car is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

Wednesdays

Storytime at the Denmark Public Library at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Librarian Robin Gosbee at 452-2200.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton. Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry. The pantry is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road, near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Alateen Meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PVHI Outreach/Legion Hall, 47 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. For more information, chris.whitaker@pvhi.org or call 207-332-7735.

Wednesdays and Saturdays

Thrift Shop, Lovell United Church of Christ, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Fryeburg Historical Society Osgood House Museum, located at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg, is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information e-mail the Historical Society at info@fryeburghistorical.org or visit the webpage at fryeburghistorical.org

Thursdays

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to noon Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.  A new beginner instruction takes place at 9:30 a.m. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com

NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in-person and Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83060135164 meeting number ID 830 6013 5164), Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, Bridgton tel. (207) 803-8714, www.lrrcbridgton.org

Women for Sobriety, 3 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 2 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Free Narcan Training third Thursday of each month, 10 to 11 a.m. by Lake Region Recovery Center. Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/86337728738. Meeting ID: 86337728738 (You can use our computers to do this, or at home).

Trail Runs. Every Thursday, May to September, 5:30 p.m., Greater Lovell Land Trust, Lovell Rec, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust will co-host Roots & Rocks Ramblers Fun Trail Runs. Check gllt.org to register for e-mail announcements of weekly locations.

Harrison Maine Climate Action Group meetings held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. This is a non-partisan group. Please e-mail Andrea at: harrisonmaineclimateaction@gmail.com for in-person address or a Zoom link.

Lovell Area Food Pantry, open the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lovell Lions Club, 2081 Main Street, (North) Lovell. E-mail: Lovellareafoodpantry@gmail.com or call (207) 542-7239.

Fridays

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Coffee Café at the Waterford Library, 10 a.m. to noon, a weekly gathering with your friends and neighbors.

Denmark Library Coffee Café every Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., Denmark Public Library 121 E. Main St, Denmark, (207) 452-2200.

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Bridgton Community Center with Susan Kane from 9 to 10 a.m. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Saturdays

Free Breakfast. The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick-up to go meals at 9 a.m. at the Norway Grange on Whitman Street in Norway. The Table is always interested in other teams who would like to take a Saturday and serve breakfast. The in-person breakfast has been a great way to combat food insecurity as well as fulfilling a social need for many in the area.

Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym. Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

All About Books, third Saturdays at the Waterford Library at 11a.m. All About Books offers Maine authors a platform to talk about their writing process, evolving journey, and their books. Recent challenges have made these conversations especially poignant. Program to be held at the library. All welcome. Free. Zoom attendance available upon request.

Cornerstone Gospel Church men’s breakfast, the third Saturday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tel. 693-6102 or e-mail pastorjimmarstaller@yahoo.com

Sundays

Church Service at the North Waterford Church will now be held in person, at 10 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome!

Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

CLOSED FOR WINTER South Bridgton Congregational Church service at 6 p.m. The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton. All are welcome.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Sunday Service, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, 10 a.m. All are welcome!

Grief Support meeting, 11:30 a.m., through September. Be with others who understand. For more information, call (207) 310-0576.

Open Pickleball Play from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sebago Rec. Adult players of all skill levels welcome. For more information, go to www.townofsebago.org/recreation