Aug. 26: Windham Hill UCC Senior Pilgrim Fellowship sponsors an evening of music at Windham High School from 7-10 p.m. Three bands with a member of the church in each. Donation $5. Proceeds help Maine Honduras Fellowship. FMI 892-9972, 892-2314.

Aug. 27: Blood drive, Standish Town Hall, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Aug. 27: Chair caning workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shaker Village, Rt. 26 New Gloucester. $30; materials provided, pre-registration required. FMI 926-4597.

Aug. 27: 14th annual Chicken barbecue, 5 and 5:45 p.m., Gray Congregational Church Parish House, Brown Street, Gray. One-half chicken, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, homemade biscuits, cakes, pies, punch and coffee. Take-outs available. $8, $4.

Aug. 27: Windham Hill United Church of Christ is holding a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 732 River Road, Windham.

Aug. 27: Shaker-style woodworking workshop at Shaker Village, Rt. 26, New Gloucester from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $40; materials provided, pre-registration required. FMI 926-4597.

Aug. 27: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.

Aug. 27: Bean supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, South Portland. Beans, casseroles, chop suey, hot dogs, coleslaw, pies and beverages. $6, $2.

Aug. 28: 25th Down East Country Music Association awards show at The roost in Buxton starting at noon. $10 adults, $5 competitors, $4 children under 12, $3 children competing under 12. Food, 50/50, cash bar, raffle. FMI 793-8884.

Sept. 3: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.

Sept. 3: “Poetry/Image & Text” opening reception at Lake Region Art & Framing, Naples from 4-6 p.m. FMI 693-6977.

Sept. 7: Bridgton Hospital 15th Annual Golf Tournament. Seeking players and sponsors. Contact Pam Smith at psmith@bh.cmhc.org.

Sept. 7-28: Tibetan Buddhist meditation held four Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 at 169 State Street in Portland. $29. FMI 428-3399 or joaneliz@maine.rr.com.

Sept. 10: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.

Sept. 10: 7th Annual Horsemen’s Day at the Cornish, Maine fairgrounds on Rt. 25. Admission $3. Post time at noon. Food concessions and other refreshments available. FMI 625-8838.

Sept. 10: Josh McDowell, Christian author, speaks on “Why belief Matters” and Christian parenting at Windham Assembly of God. $15 per person. 6-9 p.m. FMI 892-2238.

Sept 10,11: 19th annual Downeast Wood Carving & Wildlife Art Show and Sale at Catherine McAuley H.S. in Portland. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4. $3 for two-day tickets. FMI 865-3286.

Sept. 11: Windham Auto Show sponsored by Windham Athletic Boosters. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in back of Windham Wal-Mart. 29 categories of cars. Concessions.

Sept. 11: Habitat for Humanity 20th anniversary event at Pineland Farms, New Gloucester. 1-4 p.m. Music provided by Jerks of Grass. FMI 772-2151.

Sept. 12: Auditions for How to Eat Like a Child musical theater class for ages 11 & up will be held on Monday, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake. Cost is $150 per semester and you must commit to two semesters. Come prepared to sing a song. FMI 642-3743.

Sept. 17: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.

Sept. 17-18: 22nd annual Gem and Mineral Show features dealers presenting jewelry, gems and minerals, children’s attractions, demonstrations, silent auction, displays, door prizes and more. Finley Gym, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave. in Portland 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $4, seniors and teens under 18 $3, 12 and under free; FMI 459-7986.

Sept. 24: Sebago Lake Sailing Club race at 1 p.m. FMI call Hal Bumby 1-800-339-8411 ext. 22.

Sept. 24: Loon Echo Bike Trek at Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 25-mile, 50-mile and a century trek. Entry fee is $75 and $25 for children 12 and under. If you raise pledges in addition to the entry fee, you will win prizes and help Loon Echo Land Trust in their conservation efforts in the lake region. FMI 647-4352.