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2010 Schedule - Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society

DATES of MEETINGS, OPEN HOUSE, and other events.

Sat., April 24, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at PORTER TOWN HALL

1^st Meeting of the Year – quorum is needed for voting Please try to attend.

Vote Items: Election of Officers. Other Agenda Items.

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Sat., May 22, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at HISTORY HOUSE

Program: “Up Close and Far Away”, photos from her travels - by Patricia Turner

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Sat. June 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. HISTORY HOUSE OPEN for the LILAC FESTIVAL

Exhibit: “First Person Rural – Portrait of a Maine Town.”

An exhibition of photographs by Patricia Turner, featuring local K. F. & Porter residents from her new book by the same name.

The books will be on sale and Patricia will be available to sign them. This is a one day event.

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Sat., June 26, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at HISTORY HOUSE

Joint Meeting with the Hiram Historical Society

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Sun., June 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. HISTORY HOUSE OPEN - evening event

Exhibit: “Collecting – A Hobby That Is Always In Style.”

Demonstrations: Floor Cloths by Diane Nyren; Stenciling for children.

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Sat., July 17, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Annual Public Yard & Bake Sale at the HISTORY HOUSE (Note Date)

Important fundraising event. We are in need of “still good” items to sell.

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Sat., July 24, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at HISTORY HOUSE

Program: “Beekeeping” by Ryan Merritt

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Sun., July 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. HISTORY HOUSE OPEN

Exhibit: “Collecting – A Hobby That Is Always In Style.”

Demonstrations: Early American Brush Stroke Painting, by Mary Cobb,

Sun Prints for children.

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Sat., Aug. 21, 1:00 p.m. FIELD TRIP (No Business Meeting) – Wadsworth Hall – Hiram, ME.

Car Pool from History House.

Please let Jan Iler know if you plan to go – 625-7019

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Sun., Sept. 5, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Annual Labor Day Sunday Church Service at OLD PORTER MEETING HOUSE

The public is always welcome to this service for all denominations.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. HISTORY HOUSE OPEN

Exhibit: “Collecting – a Hobby That Is Always In Style.”

Demonstrations: (To be announced later), Pierced Tin for Children.

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Sat., Sept. 18, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at the HISTORY HOUSE

Program: “Tick Tock – All About Clocks” – by Mark Beever

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Sun., Sept. 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. HISTORY HOUSE OPEN

Exhibit: “Collecting – a Hobby That Is Always In Style.”

Demonstrations: Seat Caning by Mimi Clark; Corn Husk Dolls for Children.

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Sat., Oct. 23, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at the HISTORY HOUSE (Last business meeting of the year.)

Program: “The Egg Lady” – by Nicki Nickerson

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Sat., Nov. 13, 1:00 p.m. MEETING at the PORTER TOWN HALL (no business meeting)

11th Annual Potluck Dinner for Members and Invited Guests

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To tour “HISTORY HOUSE” or “OLD PORTER MEETING HOUSE”

Except for the above dates the History House and the Old Porter Meeting House may be seen by appointment only. Contact Dottie Locke (625-4667), Edith Pennock (625-3397), or Jan Iler (625-7019) for arrangements.

ANNUAL YARD AND BAKE SALE

Don’t forget the Annual Yard/Bake Sale at the History House is on July 17^th. (This is a week later than usual due to unavailability of working members.) This is a major fundraiser and in order for this to be a success, we need donations of goods to sell. Think of us as you clean out those closets and attics and pass on those clean, “still good” items. Please call any of the officers listed below for pick-ups. (Please no clothing or white goods: stoves, refrigerators, etc.)

ANNUAL QUILT RAFFLE

We are pleased to say that Dottie Locke has decided to do another quilt to raffle this year. This has always been a great success thanks to Dottie, her assistants, and all those who sell tickets. Chances on the quilt will be $1.00 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.00. Look for the tickets on sale at all PPHS events and at the Ossipee Valley Fair in the Grange Building. Individual members are also encouraged to sell tickets.

OFFICERS ELECTED 2010

                                                                    President: Clayton Locke                                                    Secretary: Janice Iler           625-7019
                                                                                            Co-President: Sylvia Wilson     625-4038            Treasurer: Merry Shea       625-9315
                                                                                            Vice President: Patricia Turner                                          Auditor: Jean Williams

EXHIBITS