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Friday, July 27: “Vox One: A Cappella Jazz Quintet” performs at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy at 7:30 p.m. Vox One is an award-winning a cappella jazz quintet that combines elements of blues, funk, gospel and folk into their own brand of vocal music. The group, formed in 1988, has since developed a unique style considered to be the cutting edge of a cappella. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. FMI, call the box office at 935-9232 or visit www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac.

Saturday, July 28: SummerWind Arts Fest takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Route 302 and Turning Leaf Drive in North Windham, 679 Roosevelt Trail. Live eclectic music all day. Professional musicians, artists, and artisan vendors. Delicious food. FMI, 712-7371. Raindate is July 29.

July 28-29: Vacation Bible School for ages 4 years old to 6th grade takes place at Northside Baptist Church, 41 Whites Bridge Road, Windham on Saturday 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch provided) and Sunday 9:45-10:45 a.m. For more info, call 653-8554 or visit www.northsidebaptistmaine.org.

Sunday, Aug. 5: Saint Joseph’s College will offer a Babysitter’s Training & First Aid Certification class at the Harold Alfond Center on the Standish campus. The course will provide young people, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians. Topics that are covered include leadership skills, caregiving, first aid skills, safe play and safety. Students will be given a comprehensive babysitter’s training manual and the tools needed to create a babysitter’s kit. With successful completion of the course, participants will earn an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training certification and a First Aid Certification. Students are asked to bring their own lunch, snacks, and a drink. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $75 (or $65 for recertification). Call 893-6615 or e-mail rdaigle@sjcme.edu to register or for more information.

Monday, Aug. 6: The Windham Democratic Town Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. The special meeting will fill three officer vacancies: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and will be followed by a regular WDTC meeting.

Tuesday, Aug. 7: VNA Home Health & Hospice’s monthly grief support group is offering “Journaling through your grief” from 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail. This is an open group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. For more information, call Linda Hopkins, Bereavement Support Coordinator for VNA Home Health & Hospice, at 400-8714 or e-mail Linda at hopkinsl@vnahomehealth.org. The group is sponsored by the North Windham Union Church UCC Mission Committee.

ONGOING EVENTS

• The hours for the drop-in Lakes Region Senior Center: at the Little Falls School, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham, are as follows: Monday-Thursday from 9 to 3 p.m. FMI, email lakesregion50@gmail.com or contact Glenn Lynds at 893-9088 or drop by and check them out.

• “The Writers”: gather on the third Monday of each month at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302, from 6-8 p.m. Authors of all types are invited to support one another, to listen and render opinions when asked, with respect and courtesy. If you are interested in joining, stop by or call Betty Libby at 655-9214.

• A free car seat check: sponsored by Safe Kids Maine takes place the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windham Fire-Rescue, 718 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), North Windham. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide free assistance with car seat installations and recall checks. FMI, 899-9461 or www.maineseatcheck.org.

• Until Nov. 19: American Legion bingo takes place every Monday night at the Windham Veterans Center behind Big Lots on Route 302, Windham. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Hot food, cold drinks, other goodies. Sponsored by Standish Memorial Post 128. FMI, call 642-5583 or visit www.post128.org.

• Through October, food distribution: at the food pantry at the Casco Village Church’s food pantry will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month.

• The Wings ‘N Things Clothes Closet: of the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ (941 Meadow Road, Casco Village) invites you to come shopping. You won’t believe your eyes when you see all the beautiful new and gently used clothing, mostly name-brands, most $1 or less. Open Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. The closet will open every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market on the Village Green in Casco. FMI, 627-4282.

• The 2012 schedule for tours of the historic Scribner’s Sawmill and Homestead: has been set for the summer season from 1-4 p.m. and continuing on the first and third Saturdays throughout the summer months ending on Labor Day weekend. When open, there will be demonstration of barrel assembly and shingle making. In the 1849 Scribner Homestead museum, visitors will learn about the five generations of Scribners who operated or worked in the mill and take a peek into the life of the Scribner family. Entrance is free, however, all donations go toward the permitting process to establish a low head dam with a fishway for the operation of the water driven mill machinery. Scribner’s Mill is found one mile south of Bolster’s Mills from Jesse Mill Road just over the bridge in the Town of Harrison. Or follow the Maine State directional signs found at Carsley Rd. from Rte 35 north or Maple Ridge Rd. from Rte. 117 to the mill. FMI or to schedule a visit call 583-MILL.