The Franco Center presents La Rencontre (the gathering) This event is open to everyone and is a way for our extended Franco-American, and French speaking family in the area to reconnect with each other and with our neighbors. Meals and stories are shared, friends are reunited, and memories are made. Social Hour starts at 10:00am Lunch…

During the month of March, which celebrates Francophonie, La Rencontre is scheduled for Thursday, March 10 with a  10 a.m. social time, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will consist of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, accompanied by dinner rolls and dessert. Entertainment following lunch will be provided…

La Rencontre in June will be a celebration of St. Jean de Baptiste Day. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, which is the day before the actual French national holiday. Tickets are $15 and will not be sold at the door and must be purchased by noon on…

La Rencontre luncheon to feature local musicians   LEWISTON–The La Rencontre luncheon at the Franco Center will feature local musicians Nel Meservier, Bob Mathieu, and Fernande Caron Cyr. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.  After socializing, lunch will be served followed by entertainment. Lunch will consist of pot roast, potatoes,…

LEWISTON–A festive holiday-themed La Rencontre luncheon has been planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Franco Center. The event will include a lunch and live holiday music in its downstairs Heritage Hall. Historical exhibits related to local history will be on display. La Rencontre (the gathering) is not restricted to…