In attendance at the Children’s Book Box ribbon cutting ceremony held Sept. 14 were members of the Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. From left are: Linda Lauer, Erin Berube, Michelle Tucci, Meghan Griffin, Sherry Edwards, Nancy Coshow Pat Bradshaw, Polly Bartow, Georgiana Haskell, Susan Smith and Savannah Sessons. Contributed / Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Children’s Book Box installed

On Sept. 14 the Molly Ockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the town of Bridgton held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a Children’s Book Box in the Bridgton Town Common playground next to the police department and municipal complex. The box is part of a project to provide books, promote literacy among children and foster an environment of reading in the community. The Molly Ockett DAR conceived of the project, Casco Wholesale Bait built the box, the town of Bridgton helped place the box and the Friends of the Bridgton Library donated the books. To learn more about the DAR and its efforts to promote education, contact lakeregiondar@gmail.com.

Museum season ending soon

After a busy summer, the season for the newly renovated Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity is drawing to a close with its last open day on Saturday, Oct. 12. The museum recently hosted a reception for the board of the Center for Painted Wall Preservation and gave a tour of the museum and the brand-new Graham Center, which houses the John D. Poor Rufus Porter murals. The CPWP members lauded the presentation of the murals.

The museum is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will open next June, but may be visited by appointment over the winter. To ask about an off-season appointment, email staff@rufusportermuseum.org.

A Buddha and blooms on a Bridgton porch. Perri Black / For Lakes Region Weekly

BCC seeks volunteers

The Bridgton Community Center has numerous opportunities to serve the community by volunteering to assist with its programs and events. Help is needed with fundraising, planning and coordination, meal prep, and maintenance. Volunteers gain valuable experience and can make a positive impact on the community. Anyone interested should contact the coordinator of volunteers Heather Chandel at 647-3116 or email info@bridgtoncommunitycenter.org for more information.

Magic Lantern free events

Round out the week with free friends and family game nights at Web’s Tavern at the Magic Lantern on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. Each Friday, a new game is featured along with a variety of board and card games, puzzles and more. Bring friends and family, order food and enjoy some screen-free fun.

Chalmers Insurance is also sponsoring free family movies Saturdays at 2 p.m. at Web’s Tavern. No reservations are needed, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. To find out what films will be shown, sign up for the Magic Lantern newsletter at magiclanternmovies.com or go to facebook.com/MagicLanternMovies.

Send your news about Bridgton happenings to Perri Black at perrilb@gmail.com.