(To list an event in this calendar, please email info to jbalentine@keepmecurrent.com)

Until April 21: Schoolhouse Arts Center is celebrating their 25th anniversary by presenting Hold On, Molly!, a rousing musical comedy based on the true story of Molly Finney of Freeport, Maine. She was kidnapped by local Indians in 1756. The story of this romantic rescue adventure comes to life with lively dance numbers, lots of singing from a very talented cast, and plenty of action. “Molly” will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and a Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. through April 21. Tickets will be $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. The Schoolhouse Arts Center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35. For more information, call Schoolhouse Arts Center at 642-3743 or log onto our website at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Saturday, April 20: Sound of Music Sing-a-long at Faith Lutheran Church, 988 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham. Come dressed as your favorite character from the movie for a costume contest with prizes. Refreshments will be available as well as participation bags given out to all who come. Doors open at 6 p.m. Limited seating. Tickets are $8 each or two for $15. Call Mary at 627-7007 or Shelly at 583-2544 for tickets in advance. Partical proceeds to go to the Windham Food Pantry.

April 20: Dr. Michael Coffman will explain the development, implementation and impact of United Nations Agenda 21, Sustainable Development, Smart Growth, Open Space at 6 p.m. at the Lake Region High School. Impact of Agenda 21 on you and your loved ones include: Abolish forever your private property rights; Seizure of private property; Forbidding human access to millions of acres of land; Depopulation of rural areas forcing people into high density urban settlements; Depopulated areas, including towns and cities, declared Open Space and off-limits to humans. For more info, e-mail deheuiser@yahoo.com.

April 20: A document shredding event takes place 9 a.m.-noon at the Gorham Savings Bank branch in Windham. Stop by and watch your confidential documents get safely shredded by Northeast Record Retention.

April 20: In celebration of National Library Week, the North Gorham Public Library will hold an open house and pie sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to visit the library and enjoy a slice of pie. Whole pies will also be available for sale.

Monday, April 22: Comedian Jim Colliton is appearing live at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton at 7 p.m. The show is to benefit the Friends of the Bridgton Public Library. Colliton has appeared at clubs and colleges across the country and excerpts of his humor can be viewed on YouTube. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Bridgton Public Library or by calling Joanne at 647-8592.

Saturday, April 27: “Music with a Mission,” a community concert series hosted by the North Windham Union Church, presents “The Squid Jiggers” featuring Troy R. Bennett and Dave Rowe in concert at 7 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students, children and seniors. Box office opens 6:15 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 892-7149. Proceeds benefit the Natural Resources Council of Maine and North Windham Union Church.

Tuesday, April 30: The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County offers a certified Farm Tractor Safety Course scheduled for five consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning April 30. Course takes place at the Maine Forest Service Building in Gray on Route 26. There is a $15 fee to participate. Individuals will receive practical training in the classroom, a shop session, as well as an opportunity to be on the tractor seat operating a farm tractor. This course is suitable for youth and adults. Individuals must be at least 13 years of age to participate. For more information, or to register, call the Extension Office at 781-6099. Space is limited to 26 participants.

Wednesday, May 1: Tickets go on sale for Beatles For Sale the Tribute Band, which returns to Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, on Saturday, July 6 at 7.30 p.m. Take a “Ticket To Ride” back to the 1960s at the height of Beatlemania. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and some lost Beatle B-sides performed completely live.

Tickets for adults are $22, Children 14 and under are $18. Tickets go on sale May 1.

For more information, go to http://www.deertreestheatre.org/ or call the box office at 583-6747.

Saturday, May 11: Electronic Recycling at Windham Mall, sponsored by the Windham Hill UCC. All towns can participate. Donations accepted to cover cost of organizing the event and to fund support of local mission needs. Event runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enter mall at Veterans Memorial Drive next to Friendly’s. The following items can be recycled: TVs all sizes, computer monitors, hard drives, laptops, printers, cordless phones, cell phones, VCRs, DVD, audio equipment, stereos, speakers. No household appliances (stoves, refrigerators, microwaves).

Thursday May 23: Senior Citizens living in School Administrative District 6 (Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish & Frye Island) are invited to the Senior Citizens Annual Appreciation Night and Dinner 5-7 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School. RSVP to Deb Tarbox at the Superintendent’s Office by May 15 at 929-3831 or 642-2480.

July 20: Windham High School Class of 1973 holds its 40th Reunion upstairs at Rustler’s Steak House in Windham from 6 p.m. on. There will be a menu to order food from that night, so no advance reservation or admission fee is required. Come celebrate! RSVP to Sue Witonis 655-4426/switonis@gmail.com or Donna Morton at 655-3581/dmorton4@maine.rr.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes any family members or friends who find themselves needing support for dealing with someone challenged with a mental illness. Meetings take place at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302 the first Monday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. FMI, Eileen at 655-4193.

• Al-anon meets every Thursday 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Naples Methodist Church, on the Village Green. Newcomers welcome. FMI, call 693-4535.

• 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.

• 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. FMI, 627-4282.

• The Poland Springs Woodcarvers meet the first Friday and third Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m. at the Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Main St., Poland. If you are a woodcarver or just interested in woodcarving, please attend. All levels of carvers invited. Bring something for Show & Tell. FMI, contact Chuck Friis at 576-3811.