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Ongoing events:

• Lakes Region Farmer’s Market runs 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 13. Rain or shine at Manchester Elementary School on Route 302 in North Windham.

• Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. A free story hour for toddlers and preschool children is held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public.

• Active Senior Citizens of Standish holds meetings the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 11 a.m. at the Steep Falls Fire Barn. Lunch is $3 and reservations are required before 9 a.m. the Monday prior to the meeting. To reserve a spot, call Alvida at 642-4929 or June at 727-6215.

• A Caregiver’s Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgton Community Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This discussion group is sponsored by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. No need to pre-register, but if you have any questions, you may call Loretta Baker at 647-8095.

• American Legion Standish Memorial Post 128 meets every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Beach Road Club House on Route 25 in Standish. All veterans, past and present, are welcome.

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• The Windham Fire Department sponsors a child car seat inspection every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Windham Fire Station. FMI 892-1912.

Upcoming events:

May 26: A public bean supper will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road. Menu will include hot dogs, three varieties of baked beans, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, homemade pies, coffee, tea and punch. $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.

May 26: Casco Village Church United Church of Christ hosts a good ol’ Saturday Night Supper from 5-6 p.m. menu includes beans, hot dogs & rolls, coleslaw, potato salad, tossed salad, Macaroni salad, Sauerkraut, home-made desserts, and beverages. $6 adults; $3 children 12 and under.

May 26: Yard Sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 476 Sand Pond Rd. (just 4 miles from Bonny Eagle Middle School) A little bit of everything; antiques, furniture, new sheet sets, toys, housewares, candy, many 25 cent tables. Lots of new items donated by Hannaford and Wal-Mart like yard foggers/bug spray $2, hibachis, grills, memory foam mattress toppers, car wax/wash by Armour All, Taskets, 4th of July Decorations and so much more!!! FMI 642-3508. Benefits Bonny Eagle High School scholarships.

May 26, 27: Downeast Fiddle Jamboree Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Saco River Grange Hall in Bar Mills. Adults $12, students and seniors $10. Reservations advised by calling 929-6472.

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May 27: The Pickerel Pond Association will meet on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Doucette cottage, 98 Cottage Road in Limerick.

May 28: The Raymond Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at Panther Run Rest Area on Route 302 in Raymond at 2 p.m. Major General Libby, State Adjutant General, will be the keynote speaker. All are invited to attend.

May 30: American Red Cross blood drive at Jordan Small Middle School on Route 85 in Raymond from 2 to 7 p.m.

June 2: Highland Soles, a dance/musical group made up of family members, perform at the Saco River Grange Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Highland dancing, fiddle, mandolin. Admission $12, students and seniors $10. Call 929-6472 for tickets, information.

June 4: Rabies Clinic 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sebago Lake Congregational Church, Route 35 in Sebago Lake Village. $8 per pet. Cash only – no checks. Bring previous rabies certificate. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. Vaccines to be given by Standish Veterinary Hospital.

June 4: American Red Cross blood drive at North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham from 2-7 p.m.

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June 7: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Salute to a Healthy Heart – Eating well for Heart Health, by Karen Chagnon, Registered Dietician, Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham. To register or FMI call 1-800-427-7411.

June 8: Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce sponsors 7th annual Golf Open at Point Sebago Resort. Golf scramble will benefit chamber scholarship fund and Lakes Region tourism. Entry fees are $100 per player or $350 per team. Putting contest, hole-in-one contest, long drive, closest to pin, awards and luncheon. Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.

June 8-10: 27th annual Maine Canoe Symposium at Camp Winona in Bridgton. Beginner and expert paddling lessons. For reservations, call 647-3721. For information, visit mainecanoesymposium.org.

June 11: Le Leche League Breastfeeding support group meets in Naples at 10 a.m. Call Beth Brown for directions. 693-4793.

June 12: 1:30 p.m., Senior Tea at Windham Public Library, Windham Center Road. Seniors and friends stop by for visit, refreshments.

June 23: Windham Summerfest takes place on the ground of the Windham High School. Rain date is June 24. Parade participants needed. Food and game booths available for organizations, churches or businesses. Special events include a parade at 9 a.m., frog jumping contest, live band concerts, bicycle rodeo, helicopter rides, games and activities all day, craft fair, softball game with Windham Police vs. Windham Fire, skate park competition, soccer tournament, and a large fireworks display at dusk. Contact Windham Parks and Recreation at 892-1905 for more information.

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