Library Events

On Friday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m., Michaela Despins will have a talk about being an archeologist at the Gray Public Library, Hancock St.

On the following Friday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m. the Summer Reading Finale will be held. The library is hosting representatives from the Chewonki, Foundation who will talk about cold-blooded critters.

On Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m., you are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gray Public Library expansion. Light refreshments will follow.

Please contact the library at 657-4110, or www.gray.lib.me.us, or stop by the circulation desk for details.

Maine Authors and Native Americans

Authors Day will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray.

Meet Maine authors who write about Maine’s woods, waters and wildlife. John Ford, Stephen Pinkham, Liza Gardener Walsh, Susan Williams Beckhorn, Tom Merriam, Katie Clark, R.G. Bernier and Fran Hodgkin, Tim Caverly, many of whom are award-winning writers, will have their adult and/or children’s books on hand for purchase and autographing. These and other art, prints, maps and notecards created by these talented authors are available at 10 percent off. Special activities for kids and select offers are in the Nature Store.

On Aug. 10 and 11, starting at 9:30 a.m., ATTEAN Memorial Pow Wow will be held. Tribal representatives from Maine, New England and around the country will be at the park for two full days with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. All day, rain or shine.

For more information, call the Maine Wildlife Park at 657-4977; or visit us online at www.mainewildlifepark.com.

Free Lunch

A free lunch is being offered for kids and teens weekdays until Aug. 16. It will be served at the Gray-New Gloucester High School, 10 Libby Hill Road, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and at the Liberty Family Foundation, 23 North Raymond Road from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The Summer Food Service Program is supported by the Preble Street Maine Hunger Initiative in partnership with the Liberty Family Foundation and MSAD 15.

Musicians Wanted

Rock Camp will also be starting for ages 8-13 and will be held Aug. 12-16, from 12:30-3 p.m. (full day/before and after care available). Have fun jammin’ with professional musicians then show off your new musical skills in a concert celebrating a great week of music and skill-building. One year of music experience is recommended.

You can register online www.fiddleheadcenter.org or call 657-2244 to contact Fiddlehead Art and Science Center, 25 Shaker Road, Gray, ME

Veteran Gathering

The July get-together of the Southern Maine Squadron of the Sampson AFB Veterans Association at The Dolphin Marina, was a huge success.

The next get together will be Aug. 8, at The Village Inn,166 High St. Auburn. This in an informal luncheon for veterans and their guests who survived basic training at Sampson AFB.

Sampson was known as Sampson Naval Training Center from 1942-1945, then Sampson Air Force Base from 1950-1956. All veterans are welcome. Contact Larry Hansen at 283-3654, or Roy Tassinari at 784-5691 or 833-6324 with questions.

Legion News

The American Legion Post No. 86 of Gray is looking for sponsors of their second annual Golf Scramble, to be held on Sept. 16, at the Falmouth Country Club. Last year’s event was very successful and funds were donated to Kieve’s Veterans Camps. If you wish to help with this fundraiser, contact Joe Hansen at 650-3904 or joehansen70@gmail.com

The Legion’s monthly Bean Supper at 15 Lewiston Road, will be on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5-6 p.m. On the menu are: pea and kidney beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads and dessert. The meal costs $8, $15 per couple over 12 years of age; $2.50 for 5- to 12-year-olds; under 5 free. Any questions, call Nancy True at 657-2661 (cell 653-3886) or the Legion at 657-4884.

Annual BBQ

Gray Fire and Rescue 48th Annual Chicken BBQ will be held at the Gray Public Safety Building, 125 Shaker Road, on Saturday, Aug. 3. Serving from noon until the chicken gone, the meal includes: half-chicken, chips, roll, cole slaw and drink.

The annual ATTEAN Memorial Pow Wow is approaching at the Maine Wildlife Park. On Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 in Gray, Maine Authors Day will be celebrated.