Thrift Shop sale

North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is holding a $5 per bag sale on clothes and shoes from Aug. 4 through Aug. 14. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 1-3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until noon. The shop is at 723 Roosevelt Trail.

Food drive

Windham Food Pantry is in dire straits. This is the time of year when few food drives take place and there is a great increase in need, due to children being at home and more families needing the food pantry every week. Nonperishable food is the greatest need, for example, spaghetti, rice, macaroni, pasta mixes, cereal, tuna and canned meat products (hash, chili, chowders), canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, baked beans, soup, juice, etc. Food and cash contributions are needed. For more information, contact Sen. Bill Diamond, 892-8941; Rep. Gary Plummer, 892-6088; or Rep. Mark Bryant, 892-6591. Cash and checks are appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Windham Food Pantry.

On Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., please bring all contributions to the Windham Food Pantry/Windham Human Services Building, Route 202, beside the Windham Public Safety Building. Early drop-off is available from July 26-Aug. 13, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Windham Automotive, Route 302, south of the rotary.

Picnic at

Dundee Park

Monday Night Meal program will hold a picnic at Dundee Park on Monday, Aug. 9, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Rain location will be Windham Assembly of God Church. For more information, call Marcia at 892-3769 or Marie at 642-2834.

Yard sale items needed

A yard sale will be held at SMART Child and Family Services on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 86 Tandberg Trail, Windham (Route 115). A food sale and hot dog sale will also be featured. The Program Committee is hosting this event. The committee is comprised of foster parents, a SMART board member and a staff member. The yard sale is a fundraiser for the to help support the events and activities for foster children and parents.

If businesses or citizens have items they would like to donate, the committee would appreciate them. Items can be dropped off at the SMART office. For questions or pickup of donated items, call Jo Bradeen at 893-0386.

SMART is a private, nonprofit agency that places therapeutic foster children with professional foster parents. The agency’s family-centered approach focuses on professional development and intensive support for foster parents and children. For more information, call 893-0386.

School bags

and supplies

Starting the first week of August, Windham Food Pantry will start collection of school bags and supplies for needy children. The past couple of years the community very generously helped fulfill this need, which is very much appreciated. They could also use gently used clothing for school age children 5-16 years of age as well as clothing for juniors. Donations may be made Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Human Resources Building, 377 Gray Road, or call Madeline at 892-1931.

Exercises

to prevent falls

Exercises specially designed to help prevent falls continue at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail. Classes are held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. All are welcome. Call 1-800-427-7411 or drop in.

Plant and herb sale

The Community Garden Committee will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the high school conference room. Anyone interested in gardening is urged to attend.

Jazz at church

The Windham Hill United Church of Christ is presenting its 13th year of concerts for the public. The final concert is The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and age 12 and under. For reservations, call 893-1688. The event will be held at the church, 140 Windham Center Road.

October walk/run

On Oct. 31, the Windham Lions Club and the Windham Neighbors are teaming up to host the annual Windham Community Benefit 5K Walk/Run. The goal is to raise more than $15,000 with this event to benefit the community. Proceeds will be used to provide heat and other essential needs to the community. Many volunteers are working on this major fundraising project. Businesses, individuals and organizations have dedicated themselves to providing help in a variety of ways. Area businesses are being contacted individually for sponsorship opportunities and potential participants in the walk/run should mark their calendar for one of the best events of the fall season.

Wall of Honor

If you or a member of your family served in the military, and was or is from Windham, the Windham Historical Society would like to add a photograph to a Wall of Honor being compiled. This is an ongoing project and would include military from as far back as the Civil War up to current times. The society is in the old brick town house, 234 Windham Center Road, and is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These photos will be displayed at events such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc., and will be a permanent display at the society.