Public Hearings scheduled

At the Tuesday, Sept. 14 meeting of Windham Town Council, public hearings will be held on a proposal for South Windham Village Commercial Rezoning, Impact Fee Framework Amendments and Outdoor Sales in Commercial Zones.

Flu shots

Early flu shots this year! On Sept. 24 and 30 from 1-5 p.m., flu shots will be given at CVS in North Windham. The shot this year is a combination of regular flu and H1N1.

Lobster bake and barbecue

Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon until 6 p.m., a Feast for Hope Lobster Bake and BBQ will be held at Roosevelt Trail Garden Center, Route 302. Tickets are $20 per person and the dinners (lobster and seafood or barbecue chicken and ribs) include all the fixins! Proceeds benefit Windham Hope Gardens and families in need of support during their battle with cancer. For more information, call Sarah Plummer Elliott, 892-0648.

Variety show benefits Monday Meals

The 9th annual Good Old-Fashioned Variety Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at Windham Assembly of God Church, 1051 Roosevelt Trail in North Windham. There will be a free-will donation. Proceeds will benefit the Monday Meals program, a free community supper offered every Monday at area churches. If you are interested in performing, call Marie at 642-2834 or Marcia at 892-3769.

Thrift shop

North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is open Wednesday and Thursday 1-3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until noon. The shop is downstairs at the church near Boody’s Corner.

Chicken cookout

Join the Windham Land Trust on Saturday, Sept. 18, for another delicious chicken cookout at Friend’s church across from the Public Safety Building on Route 202. Good eating starts at 5 p.m. and will last until chickens are gone. Tickets are $10. Dinner includes a half chicken, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, pie, roll and beverage. Weather permitting, picnic tables will be available outside as well as tables inside. Takeout containers available.

Pantry hours

for seniors

The food pantry was closed on Labor Day. Effective Monday, Sept. 13 and on the first Monday each month, the food pantry will be open for senior citizens from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Last year, “senior hours” were on Thursday. Madeline Roberts is changing the day this year so seniors can receive fresh fruit and produce which is available only on Mondays. If seniors cannot make it on Monday morning, they can continue to come in the evening.

Senior shopping van

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a weekly “Senior Shopping” trip to North Windham for senior citizens. The trip is on Wednesdays, for a $3 fee. Please call 24 hours ahead of time to reserve a seat. Call 892-1908 for reservations and more information.

Pig roast for veterans

American Legion Post 148 is hosting an end of summer pig roast at the Veterans Center on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 1-3 p.m. The gathering is an opportunity for local veterans, their family members and their guests to get together in a social setting to close out the summer. In addition to the roast, there will be pulled pork, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad and alternative hot dogs and/or burgers. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. A special deal is offered to American Legion members who bring a potential member to the roast – half price for the AL member and half price for the prospective member. For advance tickets or information, contact David Tanguay, 892-1306, or mail a check with ticket request to: American Legion Post 148, P.O. Box 1776, Windham, ME 04062.

You’re invited – every Monday

Food & Fellowship Inc. began in 1999 with a mission to provide hot meals to people living in Windham and surrounding communities in the Lakes Region. On Monday nights, free “Monday Meals” are served to anyone who would like a hot, nutritious meal. On the first and second Mondays, the site is Windham Assembly of God Church, 1051 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302); on the third and fourth Mondays, meals are served at Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road; and on the occasional fifth Monday, the table is set at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish.

Little Sebago Lake program

How did Little Sebago Lake and the many changes over the years affect Windham and its outskirts? Find out by attending the program “Little Sebago Lake: A Lost Landmark,” to be presented on Monday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Windham Historical Society. From the beginning of settlers arriving in the area, this water body has seen many changes – even in the location and size of the lake. A program about the lake in early times will be followed by refreshments and a short business meeting for members. There is no fee but donations are always welcome.

Saving energy

Got all kinds of ideas about how the town can reduce its energy cost and save the taxpayers money? Here’s your chance to share those good ideas. With a goal of reducing energy use and emissions, the town is forming an Energy Committee. This group will be comprised of volunteers from the community. Working with staff support from the town and Greater Portland Council of Governments, the Energy Committee will draft an energy plan for Windham. Residents with an interest in energy efficiency, building audits, alternative energy or reducing emissions should contact Ben Smith, assistant town planner, at 894-5960, ext. 2, for more information.

Maine in myth and reality

Windham Public Library has received a grant from the Maine Humanities Council to support a facilitated discussion titled “The Mirror of Maine: The Maine Community in Myth and Reality.” Five meetings/book discussions will take place on the last Tuesday of the month starting Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Please call Barbara at 892-1908 for more information and/or to sign up for this free series.