Items of interest benefit Oxford Hills area residents

Mar. 122017

* NORWAY — Have you been thinking about ways to give back to the community? How about joining a Town Committee/Board? According to Town Manager David Holt, the town currently has openings on the Norway Budget Committee. “Share your knowledge and experience to help make good decisions for our Town,” he noted. Anyone interested in serving on the Norway Budget Committee, should call the town office at 743-6651.

* NORWAY — Last year’s Foothills Food Festival had a successful inauguration, and now the local food council, Community Food Matters, is inviting community members to join the council in planning the second annual festival. A community forum will be held March 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Norway Universalist Unitarian Church. Participants will have the chance to share ideas and participate in a work group. The work groups’ options are marketing, fundraising, farmers’ market, food vendors, beer garden, education, music & entertainment, children’s activities, logistics and volunteers. For more information, email foothillsfoodfest@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/183301295498198/ to get on the email list and stay in the loop for festival opportunities.

* SOUTH PARIS — Community Concepts is hosting Homebuyer Education classes April 4, 6, 11 13. Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming — there’s a lot to learn! Studies show people, who complete a homebuyer education course, are better prepared as buyers and more successful as homeowners. In many cases, completion of a homebuyer education program is necessary in order to be approved for a mortgage. FMI or to register, please click on the link or enter it into the URL window: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-concepts-homeworks-homebuyer-education-april-4-6-11-13-registration-31997963771?aff=erelpanelorg

* NORWAY — Stephen’s Memorial Hospital is sponsoring its fifth annual SMH “Run for Wellness” 5K Sunday, June 4. This run is for both experienced competitor all the way through anyone interested in participating in their first race. SMH invites everyone to walk or run.

* SOUTH PARIS — The South Paris Career Center is holding a job fair April 20 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St. Businesses in need of workers are welcome to participate in the event. Contact mark.a.cater@maine.gov and diane.peet@maine.gov. The number of tables is limited, so first come, first reserved; there is no cost to the employer. This job fair is open to all employers with job vacancies they are looking to fill. The employer MUST have their job openings entered on the Maine Job Link web site.

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