Pies, Cakes

and Cookies

The Caring Community of GNG will hold a Benefit Bake Sale at the Gray Public Library Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9-1 p.m. Baked goods can be dropped off at the library at Hancock Street in Gray on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

All proceeds from the Bake Sale will be used to purchase food for Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets. Information will be available at the table if you have any questions on how to apply for holiday assistance, how to become a sponsor/adopt a holiday family and how to make a donation. The Book Sale, sponsored by the Gray Public Library Association, will run from 9-2 p.m.

Something Different

Girls or boys from Gray and New Gloucester in grades 3 to 8 will be able to join the Patriot Lacrosse Club and play lacrosse right after the basketball season this year. Gray Recreation will have an Introduction to Lacrosse Clinic on Nov. 2 for children to check out the sport and see if it interests them.

Call President Glen Mercier at 926-4267 for more information or www.gngpatriotlacrosse.com.

Stock Up For Winter

The Gray Public Library Fall Book Sale starts Friday, Oct. 19 with an Early Bird Sale, $5 per person 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 20, the regular book sale begins from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Books, audio books, music, and movies at great prices. Hardcover $1, paperbacks 50 cents, kids hardcovers 50 cents, kids paperbacks 25 cents, plus special priced books. Sponsored by Gray Public Library Association.

Your Vote Counts

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls are open in Gray from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and all voting takes place at Newbegin Gymnasium at the Henry Pennell Town Hall Complex on Main Street.

Absentee voting will begin during the first week of October and continue through Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

Only voters with special qualifying circumstances will be able to request an absentee ballot between Nov. 1 and Nov. 6. Please visit Maine.gov for more information. For more information or to preview the ballots go to: www.graymaine.gov or the Gray Town Hall at 24 Main Street in Gray, or call 657-3339.

For the Dogs

2013 dog licenses will be available beginning on Oct. 15 at the Gray Town Hall. All dogs must be licensed by Dec. 31, each year. License fees are $6 for neutered and spayed dogs, and $11 for those who aren’t.

Stepping on Legos?

Kid’s Club is seeking donations of Lego pieces. Any dusty pieces lying around that you might want to donate to this before/afterschool Gray Recreation kids program would be very gratefully accepted.

Kid’s Club is a friendly, safe environment where children are guided in stimulating opportunities that spark creativity, curiosity and success. Their goal is to provide a place where children ages 5-12 can become independent, self reliant and resourceful members of the community.

For more information or to drop off Legos visit the Gray Recreation Department or go to: www.grayrec.com or call 657-2323.

Concerning Those Pumpkins

From the Recycling Committee and the Transfer Station: Many pumpkins are used at this time of year as Halloween decorations or as a source of pie filling. When disposing of these they should find their way to either your or our compost pile rather than the trash. This way they can provide a free benefit rather than incurring costs in tipping fees at the incinerator. Remember, recycling and composting are two easy ways to save your tax dollars by not having to pay disposal fees at the incinerator. If we all reduce our waste we can significantly cut our trash disposal costs. FMI, www.graymaine.org, Recycling and Solid waste department or 657-2343.

Scary Days

On Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 19 and 20, the Maine Wildlife Park, on Route 26 in Gray, will hold its annual Hallonweenfest from 6-9 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween in two nights of fun with the Park’s native wildlife. Get into the spooky spirit with their special Halloween displays and haunted hay rides. Wear your costumes and join in the games and contests with huge door prizes and more. Regular admission fees will be apply, go to www.mainewildlifepark.com for more information. (Call office FMI 657-4977 if raining.) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for spooky snacks and souvenirs.

Ve Vant Your Bloood

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 86 which is located at 15 Lewiston Road (Route 100) in Gray. Donors will receive a 100th anniversary Red Sox T-shirt. Call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROS) to schedule an appointment.

The Holidays

are Coming

The 8th Annual Russell Elementary School’s Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3. This year’s event will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be featuring art and craft tables of all kinds, children’s activities and food stand.

It will be held at the G-NG High School and will occupy the cafetorium, gym, lobby, common areas, kitchen, and hallways. The proceeds from the fair will still go to families in need for the holidays. If you have any questions or concerns or need a craft table application, email: mswett@securespeed.us or call 428-3694.

Community Survey

Gray Community Endowment and the Bike-Ped Committee has launched a community survey. Do you walk, run, or bike in Gray now? If not, what would encourage you to get out and do more? These are a few of the questions asked in the community survey conducted from Oct. 1-31.

The link to the online version of the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/57BDSW5. Paper versions will also be placed in the Gray Public Library, Gray Town Hall, and at Fiddlehead Center for Arts and Science. If you have questions feel free to call Anne Gass at 657-4935.

Think Snow

The Gray SnoWolves Snowmobile Club has upcoming trail work parties scheduled. Please contact Brad Shelley if you can help (428-3308). The trail work parties are typically every Sunday through the fall and meet between 8-8:30 a.m. See www.graysnowolves.com for meeting and membership information.