Ongoing events:
• The Little Meetinghouse is now available to rent. The building is located on Route 302 in North Windham next to the North Windham Union Church. For more information, call 892-3059, 892-4981 or 892-9346.
• 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.
• 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.
• Avalon Lakes Region Food Pantry in Naples has been helping the southern Maine community since 2003. Call 693-3056 for an appointment.
Upcoming events:
Until Sept. 29: Fiber art & contemporary landscape wall quilts by Stephanie Green Levy at Elizabeth & Main Gallery, 238 Main Street, Gorham. FMI 839-4060.
Sept. 1: The Pine Tree State Cat Club presents its annual Cat Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. 225 feline contestants from all over USA and Canada. Show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors, children $4. Under 5 are free.
Sept. 3: A yard sale to benefit community radio station WJZF 97.1 FM in Standish will be held from 8 a.m. until most items have been sold, or dusk, on the grounds of the Tompson House at the intersection of routes 25 and 35. Donations are already coming in, so if you want to get rid of things you haven’t used, or things that collect dust, call station manager Dave Patterson at 642-7950 for more information. There is plenty of storage. All donations are tax-deductible.
Sept. 5-6: Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake is holding auditions for the musical “Little Women” on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6-8 p.m. with callbacks on Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. Bring a Broadway song (with sheet music) to sing and be prepared to do cold readings from the script. An accompanist will be provided. Call 642-3743 for more information.
Sept. 6: The Windham Child Care Providers will be sponsoring a workshop on “Make It & Take It Crafts” at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. The guest speaker will be Betsey Plourde, with Advocates for Children. The fee for non-members is $5, members are free. Open to the public. For more information, call Diane Bell, 892-6478.
Sept. 8: Elvis is coming to the Little Meetinghouse on Route 302 in North Windham. Enjoy an evening with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Event includes strawberry shortcake at 6:30 p.m. and silent auction from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Concert featuring Elvis at 8 p.m. $10 per person. Advance tickets at The Odd Shop next to the North Windham Post Office. FMI 892-9346, 892-3059.
Sept. 9: Windham Auto Show, sponsored by the Windham Athletic Boosters, takes place behind Wal-Mart in Windham from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Admission starts at 8 a.m. Registration for auto show participants runs 8 to 11 a.m. Judging is at 11 a.m. Awards are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $1 for children 12 and under, students $2, seniors $3 and adults $5.
Sept. 9: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland holds Raise the Roof 2007, Bluegrass and barbecue from 1-4 p.m. at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. Food prepared by Wayne Tuohey, founder of ‘Cue Culture. $25 for adults, $12.50 for kids 6-18. Under 5 are free. For tickets or more info, call Amy Dowler 772-2151. Masters of ceremonies are Ken Altshuler and Mike Violette, 560 WGAN Morning Crew.
Sept. 11: Le Leche League Breastfeeding support group meets in Naples at 10 a.m. Call Beth Brown for directions. 693-4793.
Sept. 15-16: Bonny Eagle High School Project Graduation 2008 Grand Finale Perennial Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bonny Eagle Middle School parking lot. All plants $1-$5. Plus, seven raffles (Blue Hydrangea, Red Rose Bush, Large Autumn Joy Sedum, five bags of Shellfish Compost + $5 gift card to Long Horn Horse & Pet Supply, Purple Martin House, two Adirondack chairs and Bird Feeders, seed & nectar, retail value of $89.)
Sept. 21: Portland Chamber Orchestra Concert 8 p.m. at Corthell Hall at USM Gorham campus. Program includes Bolcom’s Orphee serenade and Mozart’s Serenada No. 7 K. 250. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. FMI 780-5270.
Sept. 21-22: RED’N GOLD CABARET SHOW by the Singers Workshop at Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St., Denmark, 7:30 pm. Directed by Lillian Lee Morse. $12 admissions donated to Denmark Arts Center. Free popcorn, soda, snacks (byob). Call 452-2412 or 452-2057 for info and reservations.
Sept. 22: Apple Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. A Shaker orchard exhibit, orchard walks and pick-your-own are offered. Pre-registration required. Fees: $6.50-adults, $2 -children, under 6-free. There will also be an Apple Pie Sale. For more information, call 926-4597.
Sept. 29: Classic Quilters will be at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester to show everyone the basics of patchwork quilting in just one hour. Don’t believe it? Come along and see for yourselves. Instruction on applique is included as well. Free and open to the public.
Sept. 29: Apple Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. A Shaker orchard exhibit, orchard walks and pick-your-own are offered. Pre-registration required. Fees: $6.50-adults, $2 -children, under 6-free. There will also be a Press Your Own Apples event. For more information, call 926-4597.
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