Chili Challenge

The third annual Great Chili Challenge will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the North Windham Union Church, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The donation is $7 for adults, $4 for children. Desserts will also be available. Come in and sample prize-winning chili and more. Proceeds to benefit Windham Community Garden.

Thanks

Alex and Wendy Caisse, owners of Buck’s Naked Barbecue in Windham have pledged to donate $1 from each entree sold at the restaurant Monday nights to Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors. WNHN’s mission is to provide a one-time delivery of emergency fuel to qualified Windham residents who are in critical need. Sandra Bois, speaking for WNHN, said the restaurant’s unique way of helping is “just wonderful.” The donation is good until further notice. For more information about WNHN, visit www.windhamneighbors.org.

High School ?Alumni Meet

Windham High School Alumni Association committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Guidance Office conference room at the High School. Alumni members are welcome to attend to help plan the 102nd alumni banquet, scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m.

Cancer Support Group Meeting

Windham Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. The group is beginning its seventh year in the community and is open to all cancer victims, survivors and caregivers. For more information or directions, call 892-7750 or check out Facebook.

Thanks

An anonymous donation of $500 and raffle ticket sales of $100 have been received by Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors. This is greatly appreciated by the community organization whose goal is to provide fuel to Windham residents who are in critical need. All donations to WNHN are tax-deductible. Please mail to Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors, c/o Norma Rogers, Treasurer, PO Box 1956, Windham, ME 04062.

Senior Center Event

On Wednesday, Jan. 30, In Home Senior Services will present a public program at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham. Bring a bag lunch; beverage and desserts will be provided. The Center is in the former Little Falls School and is open to all senior residents of the Lakes Region from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, call president Blanche Alexander at 274-3537 or 892-5604.

Gun Control

On Thursday, Jan. 24, Bill Diamond will host “Speakout” on Windham’s local Channel 7 at 7 p.m. The topic will be the gun control issue with special guests Rep. Tom Tyler and Sally Breen. Call in your questions during the live show at 892-0546 or come to the council chambers at town hall and be part of the audience.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the North Windham UCC is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. The Thrift Shop is in the lower level of the church.

Free Community Meal

On Saturday, Jan. 26, a free community meal will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, Raymond. This is open to the surrounding communities and all ages are welcome. The meal includes baked stuffed shrimp, salads, casseroles and desserts. You can just show up!

On Saturday, Jan. 19, members of the Windham Historical Society held a program entitled “History’s Mysteries,” in which the public was invited to bring a unique or even unidentified object that related to Windham history. The one-hour program yielded some treasures including an old General Electric light bulb, held by Jim Hanscom; a Morse code machine once used by local Boy Scouts, and an old Oriental Powder Company keg, held by David Tanguay, that once contained black powder made in Windham during the Civil War era.   
On Saturday, Jan. 19, members of the Windham Historical Society held a program entitled “History’s Mysteries,” in which the public was invited to bring a unique or even unidentified object that related to Windham history. The one-hour program yielded some treasures including an old General Electric light bulb, held by Jim Hanscom; a Morse code machine once used by local Boy Scouts, and an old Oriental Powder Company keg, held by David Tanguay, that once contained black powder made in Windham during the Civil War era.   
On Saturday, Jan. 19, members of the Windham Historical Society held a program entitled “History’s Mysteries,” in which the public was invited to bring a unique or even unidentified object that related to Windham history. The one-hour program yielded some treasures including an old General Electric light bulb, held by Jim Hanscom; a Morse code machine once used by local Boy Scouts, and an old Oriental Powder Company keg, held by David Tanguay, that once contained black powder made in Windham during the Civil War era.