Fund-raiser for local family
There will be a fund-raiser for Sylvia Pineau on Friday, Sept. 25, at East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 p.m. Ladies, please join in for an evening of food and fun. Proceeds will go to Sylvia to help with expenses following Alvin’s recent heart surgery and subsequent hospitalizations.
Items available can be viewed online at www.pamperedchef.biz/cheftam and the code of: sylvia pineau. This will assure that the profits will go to Sylvia. You may also place an order online if you can’t make it to the fund-raiser. Men — you can check it out online also, after all, Christmas is coming. (Hint! Hint!) For more information, contact Amanda Cushman, Pampered Chef consultant, at 227-4500.
Let’s show our support for Sylvia and Alvin. See you there!
Library happenings
On Wednesdays, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., the library will hold cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier. This has been changed from Saturday mornings, at least through the summer and fall.
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their new Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.org.
United Methodist Women
The fall meeting of the Mars Hill UMW met in the church vestry at noon on Sept. 14, with 13 members present. After the table blessing, the members enjoyed their sandwiches brought from home before enjoying the dessert furnished and served by hostess Janice Footer. After an hour of socializing, the business meeting was called to order by President Elaine Bailey. She led in the UMW Purpose Pledge and Prayer.
A special highlight of the meeting was each member telling of their acts of kindness since the last meeting. The secretary’s report was read and approved as read. Treasurer Diane Ketchum gave an up-to-date report since last June’s meeting. She reported that approximately $767 was realized from the June Trash and Treasure Sale.
Several thank-you notes were read. President Elaine announced that the Annual UMW District Meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Presque Isle United Methodist Church. It was suggested that each unit bring items for the Red Cross Youth Kits. Members voted to buy $25 worth of items to take. President Elaine passed out an updated list for the Prayer Chain. Members voted to sponsor the local Girl Scout troop.
Alma Smith volunteered to be responsible for sending out cards to the sick members from the group. She is replacing Kay Gilman, who recently passed away. Kay faithfully performed her duty for seven years — remembering the sick and others with nice cards of comfort.
Program Chairman Janice Footer presented a very interesting and informative program showing a DVD on “A Journey in Missions.” The film showed the UMW Global Conference held in Anaheim, Calif., in 2006. This Conference is held every four years. Janice gave a report on a recent meeting she attended as secretary of the UMW Northern District.
After the benediction, the meeting was adjourned. Members attending were: Elaine Bailey, Diane Ketchum, Donna Brewer, Ruth Sylvester, Joan Walsh, Joan Boone, Frances Banks, Alma Smith, Janice Footer, Goldie Folsom, Carol Guiggey, Clara Hussey and Daisy Campbell, who is from Perth Andover, New Brunswick.
BHA
Bridgewater Historical Association meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the BHA hall. For more information about the BHA and its events, please contact Leona Hess at 425-7946 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
Just a reminder that the live music will continue at the hall on Thursday nights from 6 to 9. Come and join the merry group for a night of good music, fun and laughter. There is always room for more!
The BHA is also planning an adult Halloween party next month. Look for more details later.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the home of Eva Prest at 440 Boundary Line Road at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
Bridgewater Creative Crafting
On the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects. For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002.
Panther Idol
The Fort Street PTCO is looking for students who wish to participate in the first annual Panther Idol. Any interested parents are asked to contact Billie-Jo Fulton at 429-9219 as soon as possible. Thanks go to all who continue to support the PTCO.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
