Liftathon lifts CC-GNG
Members of the Gray-New Gloucester High School football team recently held their second annual “Liftathon.” The football players got sponsors to donate money based on how much they lifted in the weight room. Sponsors could also just make a donation. The team chose to donate $1,400 raised at the “Liftathon” to the Caring Community of Gray-New Gloucester, a volunteer organization that provides holiday food baskets to families in the community as well as gifts and clothing for children. The donation will be used to buy gifts for the 104 children in Gray and New Gloucester who are without holiday assistance at this time.
Warm thoughts ?of baseball
Last year was a terrific one for the Gray Little League. Participation was up, the league hosted the Juniors All Star tournament, their first tournament in years and they had more umpires and volunteers than they’ve had in a long time.
This year they are looking for some financial wizards. The folks who have generously helped them with treasurer and purchaser positions in the last few years have stepped down, as their kids have aged out of the program, but the roles they’ve played have been vital to the Little League’s success. Can you run a mean spreadsheet? Can you drive a hard bargain on jerseys and hats? The Gray Little League needs your help. Even if you’re not interested in those positions, the league could always use more help with the various age levels in both baseball and softball.
They meet at 6:30 p.m. at the State Police Barracks on Route 26. If you’d like to join them, please send an email to graymainell@aol.com and let them know you’re coming.
And more…
Players are invited to come to a Holiday Baseball Clinic, that will be sponsored by the Saint Joseph’s College baseball team. The clinic will focus on the fundamental skills of baseball with Saint Joseph’s College coaches and players serving as instructors.
The clinic will be for boys ages 6-13 and will run Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 27-29, 9 a.m.-noon, at a cost of $75. For more information, contact Will Sanborn at 893-6675, or email wsanborn@sjcme.edu.
Alumni game
Calling all graduated G-NG girls basketball players for an alumni game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Gray-New Gloucester High School. Players should arrive at 5 p.m. for warm-ups and to sign in. FMI or to sign up, contact Leni Grant, 657-3405, gleni@maine.rr.com or Varsity Coach Mike Andreasen, mandreasen@msad15.org.
Winter parking ban
From midnight to 6 a.m., vehicles that are parked in a public street, public way or town-owned parking lot will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Happy 10th birthday
Fiddlehead Art and Science Center’s 10th Birthday Bash is Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston, starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a VIP Reception, Swing Dance lesson, Bonnie and the Practical Cats Band and a drawing for a New York City trip (someone will win).
Winter session classes are now online for adults and children. Yoga, Clay on the Wheel, Chaos Tower, to name a few. Go to www.fiddleheadcenter.org for more information.
Taking the plunge
On New Year’s Day, local resident John Keller will be taking the ocean plunge again to support Special Olympics of Maine. You can support him in this cause, which is dear to his heart, by going to: www.firstgiving.com and making a donation on John Keller’s page (locate his name and click on pledge). Any amount, small or large, will make a big difference in supporting athletic programs to Maine children and adults locally and throughout the state.
Holiday closures
The Gray Public Library will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, and will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 27, for the Christmas holiday. It will be open regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Please contact the library at 657-4110 or stop by the Circulation Desk for details.
Other Gray town facilities will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, through and including Monday, Dec. 26.
For the New Year’s holiday: The Public Library is closed Saturday, Dec. 31, The Transfer Station will be closed Sunday, Jan. 1. And all town facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 2.
Crystal Lake Derby
The third annual Crystal Lake Derby will be held on Jan. 28 at Camp Gregory, 24 North Raymond Road in Gray. The derby’s primary mission is to support our Maine military, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and local community schools.
There will be a Kittery Trading Post Kid’s Derby from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ticket price of $5. A Liberty Family Foundation All-Ages Derby will be held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering the possibility of catching some of the largest trout in the state, over $10,000 in prizes including 25 lifetime fishing licenses and a $50,000 Liberty Family Foundation Trout. Tagged fish will include huge 20- to 24-inch brook trout and 20- to 25-inch rainbows. Ticket price is $10. Also an Ice Shanty competition and a Polar Plunge will be held among other events.
Organizers say the derby is No. 1 in Maine when it comes to supporting the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s trout fishing objectives for Crystal Lake and Maine Military via the USO. Check out www.crystallakederby.com for more information and volunteer opportunities.
Become a “Tax Hero”
The Gray Public Library would like to be able to offer free tax income tax preparation to local residents. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. You do not need to be a “tax expert” as training in both tax law and tax software is provided in January. To learn more about volunteering, contact Darcel Devou, at the Gray Public Library or Joan Jagolinzer, Greater Portland District Coordinator, AARP Tax-Aide program at jagolinzer@gwi.net or 883-8415.
From left, Gray-New Gloucester High School’s football team
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