May 11 deadline

for alumni

The Windham High School Alumni Association will meet and hold its 101st annual banquet on Saturday, May 19, at the Middle School cafeteria. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 and you can pay your dues or sign up when you arrive. May 11 is the deadline; mail your payment to WHS Alumni Assn., c/o Tammy Haskell, 264 Gray Road, Windham, ME 04062. Questions? Call Sam Simonson, 878-3417 or email at ssimons3@maine.rr.com.

In memoriam

At last year’s Memorial Day Ceremony, the American Legion Post 148 read the names of all veterans who had passed away during the previous year. In order to do this again this year, your help is needed. If you know of a veteran who had any connection with Windham, and who died since last year, please contact Dave Tanguay at 892-1306 or dtanguay46@aol.com.

Flag-placing meeting

On Saturday, May 5, plans get under way for the town’s annual Memorial Day commemoration. Members of the American Legion Post 148 will meet at 7 a.m. at the North Windham Fire Station to establish teams to survey and repair flag holders on utility poles around town. Contact Dave Tanguay, 892-1306, for more information.

Craft show/sale

On Saturday, May 5, a Craft Show and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham Hill United Church of Christ at Windham Hill. All proceeds benefit HOME, a nonprofit organization serving rural poor in Maine. Items featured include woodwork, leather goods, wooden toys, pottery and many kinds of needlework.

Church fair

A spring fair will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Route 302 in North Windham on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, crafts, white elephant table and more, including lunch. Tables are available by calling Mary at 627-7007 or Marcia, 892-3769.

Friends Church supper

Friends Church, Route 202, Windham is hosting a baked bean supper on Saturday, May 5, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, brown bread, salads, pies, coffee and punch. $6 for adults and $1 for children under 12.

VFW meets

VFW post 10643 will meet on Wednesday, May 9, at the Veterans Center. Supper is at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 6 p.m. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Bean supper

An all-you-can-eat baked bean supper will be held Saturday, May 5, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road off Route 237, Gorham. Menu offers baked beans, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, salads, biscuits, homemade desserts and beverages. Adults $7, children $3.

Veterans benefits

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, May 9, 9 a.m. until noon, to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Closed on the 28th

The Windham Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Please schedule your monthly allotment accordingly.

Yard sale at

Senior Center

On Saturday, May 19, a yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham. Donations of items will be accepted with restrictions: No clothing, no large appliances, no overstuffed furniture or couches and everything must be in working order. Donations may be delivered at the Center, Monday May 14 to Thursday May 17 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call Glenn at 893-9088.

Dowsing program

On Monday, May 28, Windham Historical Society will host a program about the ancient skill of dowsing. At 7 p.m., Wayne Holmquist will demonstrate how he finds water, old graves and other items, using several techniques. There is no charge; donations are always welcome to assist this nonprofit educational organization with its ongoing operational expense.