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To kick off Windham Summerfest, marking the 275th birthday of our town, the Historical Society will host a musical program on Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium, titled “One Nation Under God.” Woody Miller, who developed this program, will present music, history and drama as 38 area citizens in appropriate costumes tell the story of our flag and its many changes. The program opens with patriotic songs from the Primary School’s Third Grade Chorus. Admission is free but reservations are needed. These tickets will be available beginning in June at the historical society, Thursday and Saturday mornings, by emailing Kay Soldier at kso48@aol.com, or calling 892-1433 and leaving a message.

Civil War encampment

During Summerfest this year, on June 22-23, Windham Historical Society will host the encampment of Civil War reenactment soldiers and their ladies from Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment, Volunteer Infantry. The two-day event will take place on the future Village Green fields behind the headquarters of the society, off Route 202 in Windham Center. Musicians from the regiment will also be in the Summerfest Parade. Activities will include demonstrations of a variety of skills throughout both days and an opportunity for young and old to see what life in the 1860s was all about. For more information, email info@windhamhistorical.org or call 650-7484.

Thanks!

Thanks to all the shoppers, donors and volunteers who made Windham Historical Society’s second annual plant and garden sale a big success! With events like this, the Society is able to continue providing free educational programs for Windham children and interesting programs for the public. The few plants left will be available (until they’re gone) on Thursday and Saturday mornings during open hours.

Book Sale

On Saturday, June 16, a used book and DVD sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road. A huge selection of fiction and nonfiction will be available. For more information, call 892-4217.

Frog Jumping Contest

Do not forget to bring your own frog and enter the Summerfest Frog Jumping Contest on June 23rd and see how far your frog can jump! The time is 3 p.m. behind the Windham High School in field 2. See how your frog will hop, jump or crawl in 15 seconds. Catch your frog in your back yard, local swamp or in a local pond. Prizes are awarded by the Ice Cream Dugout in Windham. All ages are welcome from 4 years old to adults. The Frog Jumping Contest is sponsored by the Windham Parks and Recreation Department. Please remember to place your frogs back in their natural environment after the competition.

Bean Supper

Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, Windham, will hold a bean supper on Saturday, June 16, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes a variety of beans, salads, casseroles, bread and rolls and homemade desserts. Adults $6, children ages 6-12, $3 and under age 6, free. For more information, call 892-5980.

Help for veterans

On Wednesday, June 20, Dr. Clifford Trott, Clinical Psychologist and combat veteran, from the Portland Vet Center, will offer mental health services to area veterans on at Windham Veterans Center. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. Call 780-3584. He is available on the first and third Wednesdays. 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.

Church supper

On Saturday, June 30, an Italian supper will be served at Windham Hill UCC from 5-6:30 p.m. The church is located at 140 Windham Center Road. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Senior Center events

The public is invited to participate in the following events at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn Street (former Little Falls School), Gorham: Thursdays at 10 a.m., Bingo (6 cards/$1.); daily, Pickleball is available at 10 a.m. for any wishing to play. New members are welcome to join. The center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Daily activities for members include game room with table tennis and air hockey; Wii games including bowling, tennis or baseball; needlework; card games including poker. Find out more by stopping in and visiting.

Church Thrift Shop

At North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop, in the basement of the church on Route 302, near the corner of Rte. 115 is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 until noon Saturdays. Check out the bargains!

Music on the Hill

Fifteen years ago, Windham Hill UCC began to hold “Music on the Hill,” a series of July Saturday concerts featuring all style of music. Again this year, the lineup includes blues, jazz, fiddling and country stylists. Every Saturday in July, shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or from a committee member prior to the concerts. Visit www.windhamhillucc.org or call 892-4217 for more information. This column will include details as the time draws near.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, June 27, from 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.

Carolee Beaulieu, owner of Windham Barber Shop at 15 Heathwood Dr. in North Windham, celebrated her opening with an official Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting last week. From left in the photo are her neighbor, Lew Weatherby of Atlas Auto Body, Laurie Noel of Cross Insurance, her mom and stepdad, Art Lowberg of the Brake & Exhaust Center and Susan Lowberg of Key Bank in Raymond, Chamber President Cheryle Nielsen-Pesce of Bonney Staffing, and Vice Presidents Dan Hancock, of Gorham Savings Bank, and Julie Arsenault, of the Portland Press Herald.