Happy 90th Birthday to Fred Conti of Naumburg Way in Windham!

Project Graduation fundraiser

Applebee’s will be the site of a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8-9:30 a.m. to raise money for Project Graduation 2011. Students will be serving pancakes, orange juice and coffee with a cost of $6. If not paying in cash, checks should be made out to WHS Project Graduation 2011.

Cancer support group

Join others on Monday, Jan. 31, for the monthly meeting of the Windham Cancer Support Group. This month, Rev. Higgins of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church will speak about “Control of the Illness–who is ultimately in control–the illness or us?” The meetings are open to anyone who has been touched by cancer in any way. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. For more information, call 892-7750.

Concert benefits ?arts program

On Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m., Windham Primary School presents Rick Charette in concert with Roy Clark on keyboards, at Windham Performing Arts Center. Reserved seating on the floor is $8; reserved raised, back seating, $5. Reservations may be made through Nancy Cash-Cobb (music teacher) at ncash-cobb@rsu14.org or by calling 892-1840 and leaving a message. Seats will be reserved in the order that requests are received. Tickets will be sent as soon as payment is received. To make a reservation, please leave your name, number of seats and your phone number or e-mail address. Special seating requests must be included when making the reservation. Profits from the concert will benefit Cultural Arts Programs at WPS. Snow date is Feb. 6.

Chili cook-off

Mark your calendar for Feb. 5, when the Great Chili Challenge will be held to benefit Windham Community Garden located on Route 202. If your interest lies in cooking, especially chili, then please contact Rob Juergens at 807-5675 for more information or to get an application. For those of you who want to tempt your palate with these great recipes, the chili challenge will take place at the North Windham Union Church Parish Hall on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 7 p.m. Bring your family, bring your friends and have a great time for a minimal cost.

Relay for Life kickoff

The Relay for Life of Sebago Lakes Region will be held June 25 and June 26 at Windham High School track. A kickoff for the event will be held Monday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. at Windham High School cafeteria.

SMART news

SMART Child and Family Services has a new program called Children’s Targeted Case Management Services. With this expansion of services, they can now provide case management services to children ages 4-18 with a mental health diagnosis (PTSD, depression, anxiety, PDD, etc.) who have need of a supportive professional. This professional case manager will help parents and children locate appropriate resources and assist in gaining access to needed services.

Case managers work with parents and children to make an assessment of needs, develop and implement an individual support plan, link and coordinate services, among other things.

To make a referral to any of SMART’s programs, call 893-0386.

Senior shopping van

You must call ahead for the Parks & Recreation Department’s popular weekly “Senior Shopping” trip to North Windham for senior citizens. To reserve a place, you must call by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday for a ride on Wednesday’s trip. The cost is $3. Call 892-1905 for reservations and more information.

Monday meals

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, 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.