Running for a Reason

On Sunday, Aug. 25, the second annual Running for a Reason 5K will be held at Saint Joseph’s College. Pre-register for the 5K by Saturday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. The cost is $17 for each individual or $12 each for a family of four. Last-minute registrations (day of event) will be $22 for each individual including families. This year’s route will begin at the college, turning left onto Whites Bridge Road, then left onto Hearthside Drive and back to the college. The new race route this year allows for occasional breezes and spectacular views of Sebago Lake.

Several years ago, the Standish Recreation Committee started this race to coincide with Trails Day, partnering with the Gorham and Windham Recreation Departments. When the race first started they used the Mountain Division Trail, which started at the Otter Ponds and ended at Shaw Park in Gorham. This event occurred for many years on this day as a fundraiser for the Recreation Department. Over the years the committee discussed ways to make this a bigger event and a decision was made two years ago to move the event to a road race. They hired a timing company to take over the results and they changed the event name to Running for Reason, as they wanted to make this a community event that would help the Recreation Department as well as other organizations in the community.

Last year’s beneficiary was the Johnson Field Playground Committee, which were raising funds for a new playground at Johnson Field, located on Route 35. Michelle Rowe, chair of the Recreation Committee, is happy to share that the playground will be completed this fall.

The Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS) have been chosen as the 2013 beneficiary organization. The VIPS Program provides support and resources for agencies interested in developing or enhancing a volunteer program and for citizens who wish to volunteer their time and skills with a community law enforcement agency.

The Standish Recreation Committee, a nine-member team appointed by the Town Council, has openings for anyone interested. Visit www.standisrec.com for more information.

Flame to Hold Tryouts

The Southern Maine Flame, “Maine’s Premier Fastpitch Softball Organization,” will be conducting tryouts for the 2014 season. This is an opportunity for Standish girls as well as any other girls in the Lakes Region. Winners of 72 championships, the Southern Maine Flame has won four New England championships, 15 state championships and 53 other titles since 2000.

A $20 fee is required at tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Wainwright Fields, Gary Maietta Parkway, South Portland, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. You only have to attend one tryout. Pre-register at www.southernmaineflame.com.

Stay Informed

This may be old news for some of you, however there is an email subscription available through the town of Standish website that allows a convenient way for all residents to stay informed of events and meetings that are occurring in our town. Whenever a new event or document is posted to the website you have an opportunity to receive a copy of that posting in your personal email box, automatically. There are four categories to choose from: Public Meeting agendas, Town Council Meeting Minutes, Recreation News & Announcements and (General) News and Announcements. Never say “I didn’t know about that” again! Visit www.standish.org/subscriber to get informed.

Adult Education Open House

Bonny Eagle Adult Education will be holding an open house registration on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Learning Center located at the Jack Memorial School, 290 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. This is an opportunity to meet the staff, enrichment teachers (art, painting, chair caning, exercise, etc.), sit in on some exercise class demonstrations in yoga, Zumba, BOKWA, dance and even belly dancing. People may also inquire and sign up for any of their fall academic classes during the open house.

Bonny Eagle Adult Education offers literacy instruction, English as a Second Language instruction, GED preparation and testing, Accuplacer testing and business training. The new fall Adult Education catalog should be delivered to homes by the end of August. If you don’t receive a booklet in your mail, the catalog will also be available at convenience stores and businesses throughout the district. Check out sad6.maineadulted.org, lwinton@bonnyeagle.org or call the office at 929-9185 for more information.

Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market

Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon there is a Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market held at the Steep Falls Library located at 1128 Pequawket Trail, Steep Falls. Just a few of the things you can find at this market are locally made baked goods, jewelry, fresh eggs, and even local honey made by Steep Falls Librarian Paula Paul and Country Thyme Foods on Acres of Wildlife Road. For more information on this market, call 675-3132 or email info@steepfallslibrary.org.

The weather was perfect last Saturday, Aug. 3, for an evening performance in the Steep Falls Gazebo by Elvis Impersonator Jason Boothby.The event was sponsored by the Steep Falls Village Improvement Society, which also held a fundraiser by providing refreshments and baked goods.Carol Tidd, a member of Lakeside Mini Quilters, is holding her wool penny rug that will be on display at the group’s quilt show on Aug. 24 at the Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road, Standish. The show runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is their sixth annual show and its theme is Batik fabric. The show also has a Batik raffle quilt to be drawn that day, a luncheon, Chinese Auction and items made by members for sale. All are welcome and admission is by donation at the door.

Running for a Reason

On Sunday, Aug. 25, the second annual Running for a Reason 5K will be held at Saint Joseph’s College. Pre-register for the 5K by Saturday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. The cost is $17 for each individual or $12 each for a family of four. Last-minute registrations (day of event) will be $22 for each individual including families. This year’s route will begin at the college, turning left onto Whites Bridge Road, then left onto Hearthside Drive and back to the college. The new race route this year allows for occasional breezes and spectacular views of Sebago Lake.

Several years ago, the Standish Recreation Committee started this race to coincide with Trails Day, partnering with the Gorham and Windham Recreation Departments. When the race first started they used the Mountain Division Trail, which started at the Otter Ponds and ended at Shaw Park in Gorham. This event occurred for many years on this day as a fundraiser for the Recreation Department. Over the years the committee discussed ways to make this a bigger event and a decision was made two years ago to move the event to a road race. They hired a timing company to take over the results and they changed the event name to Running for Reason, as they wanted to make this a community event that would help the Recreation Department as well as other organizations in the community.

Last year’s beneficiary was the Johnson Field Playground Committee, which were raising funds for a new playground at Johnson Field, located on Route 35. Michelle Rowe, chair of the Recreation Committee, is happy to share that the playground will be completed this fall.

The Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS) have been chosen as the 2013 beneficiary organization. The VIPS Program provides support and resources for agencies interested in developing or enhancing a volunteer program and for citizens who wish to volunteer their time and skills with a community law enforcement agency.

The Standish Recreation Committee, a nine-member team appointed by the Town Council, has openings for anyone interested. Visit www.standisrec.com for more information.

Flame to Hold Tryouts

The Southern Maine Flame, “Maine’s Premier Fastpitch Softball Organization,” will be conducting tryouts for the 2014 season. This is an opportunity for Standish girls as well as any other girls in the Lakes Region. Winners of 72 championships, the Southern Maine Flame has won four New England championships, 15 state championships and 53 other titles since 2000.

A $20 fee is required at tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Wainwright Fields, Gary Maietta Parkway, South Portland, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. You only have to attend one tryout. Pre-register at www.southernmaineflame.com.

Stay Informed

This may be old news for some of you, however there is an email subscription available through the town of Standish website that allows a convenient way for all residents to stay informed of events and meetings that are occurring in our town. Whenever a new event or document is posted to the website you have an opportunity to receive a copy of that posting in your personal email box, automatically. There are four categories to choose from: Public Meeting agendas, Town Council Meeting Minutes, Recreation News & Announcements and (General) News and Announcements. Never say “I didn’t know about that” again! Visit www.standish.org/subscriber to get informed.

Adult Education Open House

Bonny Eagle Adult Education will be holding an open house registration on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Learning Center located at the Jack Memorial School, 290 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. This is an opportunity to meet the staff, enrichment teachers (art, painting, chair caning, exercise, etc.), sit in on some exercise class demonstrations in yoga, Zumba, BOKWA, dance and even belly dancing. People may also inquire and sign up for any of their fall academic classes during the open house.

Bonny Eagle Adult Education offers literacy instruction, English as a Second Language instruction, GED preparation and testing, Accuplacer testing and business training. The new fall Adult Education catalog should be delivered to homes by the end of August. If you don’t receive a booklet in your mail, the catalog will also be available at convenience stores and businesses throughout the district. Check out sad6.maineadulted.org, lwinton@bonnyeagle.org or call the office at 929-9185 for more information.

Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market

Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon there is a Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market held at the Steep Falls Library located at 1128 Pequawket Trail, Steep Falls. Just a few of the things you can find at this market are locally made baked goods, jewelry, fresh eggs, and even local honey made by Steep Falls Librarian Paula Paul and Country Thyme Foods on Acres of Wildlife Road. For more information on this market, call 675-3132 or email info@steepfallslibrary.org.

The weather was perfect last Saturday, Aug. 3, for an evening performance in the Steep Falls Gazebo by Elvis Impersonator Jason Boothby.The event was sponsored by the Steep Falls Village Improvement Society, which also held a fundraiser by providing refreshments and baked goods.Carol Tidd, a member of Lakeside Mini Quilters, is holding her wool penny rug that will be on display at the group’s quilt show on Aug. 24 at the Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road, Standish. The show runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is their sixth annual show and its theme is Batik fabric. The show also has a Batik raffle quilt to be drawn that day, a luncheon, Chinese Auction and items made by members for sale. All are welcome and admission is by donation at the door.