Welcome to all the visiting Windham High School alumni members who plan to attend the Alumni Banquet at Windham Middle School on Saturday, along with about 300 former Windham High School students. Many are the yarns and memories discussed at these popular events. This is the 100th anniversary of the WHS Alumni Association, and the event promises to be filled with surprises and much good conversation. One 1930 graduate, Ruth Grant remembered it took two days for her class to graduate – all 19 grads gave a speech so graduation was held on both Thursday and Friday afternoon!

Fishing derby

Saturday, May 14, is also the day for the Family Fishing Derby at Chaffin Pond Preserve, from 8-9:30 a.m. for youngsters 14 and under. The derby is free – if you don’t fish, you can hike around the pond. Prizes will be awarded for the smallest and largest fish caught in different age groupings. Chaffin Pond Preserve is off Route 302, behind Sherwin Williams paint store. Bring your own gear and bait, and register by calling Windham Parks and Recreation Department at 892-1905.

Electronic recycling

On Saturday, May 14, Windham Hill United Church of Christ will be sponsoring an electronic equipment recycling service at the Windham Mall, off Veteran’s Memorial Drive. Donations will be accepted to continue the preservation of our historic Windham Hill United Church of Christ. Bring old TV sets, computer monitors and CPUs, cordless phones, VCRs and audio equipment. No household appliances accepted. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enter Mall at Veteran’s Memorial Drive next to Friendly’s.

Recreation ?center opens

The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Manchester Basketball Courts and Ice Skating Area on Saturday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Manchester School, Route 302. The public is invited. The community project was spearheaded by Matt Desmond and Matt Dyer. With the support of the Maine Red Claws, the town of Windham, RSU 14 along with assistance from Rampart Bituminous LLC, D&J Excavating, MacKinnon Family, Dr. Springel, Quirk Chevrolet and “Best Shot for Youth” program at Mercy. Please RSVP by May 12 to 892-1905.

Open house

Windham Community Garden is holding an Open House on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Garden beds are still available. Find out more at the Open House, Route 202 (Gray Road) next to the skate park and Public Safety building. For more information, visit www.windhamcommunitygarden.org.

Dean’s list

Windham resident Derek Michael Brown, a member of Babson College’s class of 2014, qualified for the fall semester dean’s list. Babson College is in Wellesley, Mass.

Vets poker

Nearly 50 players regularly participate in Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament sponsored by Windham Veterans Association and held at the Veterans Center monthly. The next tournament is Saturday, May 14. Registration begins at noon, play begins at 1 p.m. $50 buy in plus $2 chair fee. Players limited to first 100 to register. Pot consists of 75 percent of total buy-in registration All players making the final eight table will share in the pot. Food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available, reasonably priced. 50/50 tickets available throughout the game ($5 each or five for $20. Proceeds support Windham Veterans Center.

Library Tea

Tea at the Windham Public Library is an event not to miss! A variety of tea is offered, served in your choice of beautiful and unique teacups. To go with tea, an offering of delicious sweets, fruit and cheese is popular with those attending. All ages are welcome and there is no charge. The next tea is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. Plenty of parking is available and hopefully, the weather will be very summery.

Bingo games

On Mondays, the doors open at 4 p.m. at Windham Veterans Center for bingo games, held by American Legion Post 128 of Standish. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Games will be held every Monday, except holidays, through Oct. 24. Bingo games pay out up to the state maximum of $1,400, depending on attendance. A winner-take-all game, as well as pull-tabs and a 50/50 drawing will be offered. Food and beverages provided by the Legion Auxiliary will be sold. Proceeds from the games will go towards the building fund for a future home for Post 128 which currently meets at the Kiwanis Building, Route 25 in Standish.

Thrift shop

North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is open Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. At the church on Route 302 near Boody’s Corner. Bargains for you on a variety of items.

Books wanted

Windham Hill UCC is holding a used book and DVD sale on Saturday, June 4, and is looking for donations. No textbooks, please. Gently used hard and soft cover books, DVDs and CDs may be dropped off anytime, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. For more information, call Sylvia Sullivan at 655-3559 or rsssm@maine.rr.com.

Book group meets

The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 31, at 6:15 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. The book to be discussed is “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America” by Erik Larson. Please contact Barbara if you are interested, 892-1908.

Baked bean supper

A public baked bean supper will be held at Windham Hill United Church of Christ on Saturday night, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Chicken barbecue

Join the Windham Land Trust on Saturday, June 4, for another wonderful chicken cook-out at Friend’s Church, Route 202, across from the Public Safety Building. Good eating starts at 5 p.m. and will end when the last chicken is served. Tickets are $10 each. The dinners consist of half a chicken, homemade potato salad, cole slaw, pie, roll, cranberry sauce and beverage. Eat inside or takeout containers available.