Historians

to hear Hawkes

Al Hawkes will present a program about his great aunt, Julia M. Hawkes, when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St.

According to the historical society, Julia M. Hawkes was born before the Civil War and died in 1934 at age 80. She lived on the family farm in Westbrook and is buried in Highland Lake Cemetery. The society reported she was a dedicated painter, working mostly in oils and in watercolors. She painted landscapes, flowers and barn scenes in and around Westbrook, using colorful but subdued colors.

Due to her religious upbringing in the Quaker faith, she painted in secrecy and her paintings were never shown publicly.

The public is welcome.

Hilton

to address veterans

Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton will speak when American Legion Post 62 meets for dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 17 Dunn St. A meat loaf dinner costing $8 will be served. A social time at 5:30 p.m. precedes the dinner.

Super Bowl

food drive

Westbrook Food Pantry is asking those hosting parties for this weekend’s Super Bowl to consider asking guests to take canned soup, crackers or other non-perishable items to be donated for the needy.

“They can really add up and help a lot of folks this cold winter,” Cindy Murphy, secretary of the Westbrook Food & Resource Center, said in a statement.

Donations can be left at Westbrook City Hall or the Westbrook Community Center or call 591-8147

Sparks

to entertain seniors

David Sparks of Sparks’ Ark in Windham will display animals when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St.

The seniors will cruise from Boston, Mass., to Bermuda from Friday, May 31, to Friday, June 7. The New England band Straight Lace will play golden oldies. A $400 deposit is required when registering.

On Tuesday, June 11, the seniors plan to see Charlie Thomas and the Drifters at the Danvers Yacht Club in Danvers, Mass.

For more information, call 854-2705 or 883-5046.

Musical open

house this week

Women of the Royal River Chorus will perform in an open house 6:45-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the American Legion Hall, 17 Dunn St.

Attendees can enjoy a winter’s evening of musical fun and learn how to sing four-part a cappella harmony.

Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of the chorus’ musical leaders and director.

Free refreshments, conversation and music. This event is part of Sweet Adelines International Global Open House, an education and membership drive. For more information, casll 877-293-7464 (1-8-RRC-WE SING) or email membership@royalriver.org

Woman’s club luncheon

Westbrook Woman’s Club is hosting its mid-winter luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Fireside Inn on Riverside Street, Portland. A social hour at 11:30 a.m. precedes the luncheon with a choice of beef tips, chicken parmesan, or baked haddock with salad and dessert. Cost is $21 per person.

Meteorologist Roger Griswold of Channel 8 will speak about weather folklore. Guests are welcome to attend. For reservations, call Jean Thomas at 797-7873 by Friday, Feb. 1.

Excelling

at Saint Joseph’s

Five students from Westbrook have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. They are Kathryn Bois, Casey Galipeau, Nicolette Kapothanasis, Laura Merrill and Jarrick Russo.