Vets roadtrip

The July get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson Air Force Veterans Association will be Thursday, July 12, in Harpswell, The group will meet at Bellevue By the Sea Bed and Breakfast, 118 Lookout Point Road, Harpswell, around 10:30 a.m. From there they will go to the Dolphin Marina, 515 Basin Point Road, for lunch at noontime.

This is an informal get-together of veterans (and their guests) who went to Sampson Naval Training Center 1942-1945 and Sampson Air Force Base 1950-1956 for training.

All veterans are welcome to join the group. The group gets together through the summer months on the second Thursday of the month. FMI contact Bob Sawyer at wwmtkwkr@aol.com or call 657-4909.

Bible B.O.O.T. Camp

From July 9-13, the Bible Believing Baptist Church will be holding their Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. Children ages 4 years through 6th grade are invited to participate in B.O.O.T. Camp – Biblical Outlook and Outreach Training.

Adults are encouraged to participate in the adult class happening at the same time. There is no fee to attend Vacation Bible School. For more information or to pre-register, call Kim at 281-2080 or Mike at 229-9751. The Bible Believing Baptist Church is located at 92 Center Road in Gray.

For veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 86 in Gray will hold its monthly bean supper at 15 Lewiston Road on Saturday, July 7, from 5 to 6 p.m. On the menu are pea and kidney beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads, pie, coffee and punch.

The meal costs $7 for over 12 years of age; $2.50 for 5 to 12 years old; under 5 free. Proceeds benefit veterans and their families and children in the area. Any questions, call Nancy True at 657-2661 (cell 653-3886) or Legion at 657-4884.

Be dramatic

A Musical Summer Camp featuring “Beauty and the Beast,” starts July 23 in Gray. This three-week summer camp for ages 7-15 will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A before and after care option is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also available are one-week summer camp options including puppetry, storybook and improv.

Fiddlehead Art & Science Center is a nonprofit organization serving local communities. For more information, visit www.fiddleheadcenter.org or call the center at 207-657-2244.

Beginners’ golf

Spring Meadows Golf Club and Gray Recreation Department are proud to announce a new PGA Junior Golf program. It will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Instruction will cover basic golf fundamentals, rules of the game, golf etiquette, putting, chipping and full swing. The cost is $90 (includes a tee-off gift, T-shirt, professional instruction and final evening BBQ celebration). This golf session is for ages 11 to 17 and is held July 10 to Aug. 7 (five classes). While it is recommended that participants have their own clubs, it’s not mandatory. For more information contact PGA professional Ben Morey at 657-2586.

Free movies

The Gray Public Library, Hancock Street in Gray, will be showing a free movie each Thursday. On July 12, they will be showing “Big Miracle” (PG) and on July19, “Racing Stripe” (G). All are welcome. Please contact the library at 657-4110 or www.gray.lib.me.us for more information.

Raptors and predators

On Saturday, July 7, the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 in Gray, will feature Birds Of Wild-Haven. Barbara and Tomm Tomlinson have been offering raptor presentations for two decades. The program’s birds were permanently disabled in accidents in the wild, so cannot be released, but have learned to be wonderful ambassadors for owls, hawks and more.

The following Saturday, July 14, a Predators Of The Night Visit program will be held. Many of Maine’s predators are active primarily at dawn, dusk or in the dead of night. Called “crepuscular” or “nocturnal,” find out how these animals are equipped to do their jobs under the cover of darkness while you wander the park in the dark. Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Regular admission fees. (Call office at 657-4977 if raining.) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks and souvenirs.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, these special displays may be viewed from approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). For more information, please call 657-4977, ext. 0.

Summer Rec

Sign ups are now available online for Mad Science Camp’s Spy Academy to be held July 9-13 (9 a.m.- 3 p.m.) for ages 6-12 with a fee of $250.

Become a Mad Science secret spy and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics and classified information. By the end of this Spy Academy week, you’ll be a ready Mad Science Secret Agent equipped with take-home investigation tools ranging from spy glasses to secret safes. Each day includes several exciting take-home projects that are integrated into this spy science-themed camp.

Also zumba, self-defense training, softball, volleyball, soccer camps, etc., are either in session or starting up soon trough the Gray Recreation Department.

For more information on all Rec. Programs call 657-2323 or visit the new website at www.grayrec.com.

Free lunch

Free summer lunches will be provided for children ages 18 and under Monday through Friday, until Aug. 17. There will be two locations to go to: G-NG High School from 11:30 a.m.-noon or the Liberty Foundation Site on Raymond Road in Gray (across from St. Gregory’s Church) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. All meals must be eaten on-site. Thanks to Preble Street Maine Initiative, SAD 15, Liberty Family Foundation and the RSU 16 School Food Service for this program.

Calling Class of 1977

The G-NG High School Class of 1977 is having its 35th year reunion on Saturday, July 7, from 5-11 p.m. at the Poland Spring Inn, Water Museum. Cost is $20 per person at the door. Please bring an Italian dish to share. For more information email: gnghsclassof77@gmail.com.