Gray’s History

The third annual Gray Historical Society Open House is Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and will be held at the Gray Historical Society Museum on Main Street at Gray Corner. Members of the society will be available to explain the displays, the history of Gray, and the research center. Tours will lead visitors to the “stranger’s grave” and the Pennell Complex, where visitors can observe the inner workings of the clock tower and view a restored “grand drape.”

For more information call Donnie Carroll 402-1557 or www.grayhistorical.org, www.facebook.com/GrayHistoricalSociety

Library Expansion News

Due to construction and some collection rearrangement, the Gray Public Library on Hancock Street in Gray will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Story Time is back and, for a while, on most Wednesdays and Fridays in the Council Chambers at Pennell (24 Main St. in Gray). Remember to check the monthly calendar for any scheduling changes at www.gray.lib.me.us, or call 657-4110.

Due to the expansion, the library staff is requesting that no book donations be made for the next three to four months. They lack the space to store donations. Please hold on to the books for later, when they will be able to accept your donations for the “NEW” Gray Public Library Spring Book Sale.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7-11 p.m., the Gray Public Library Association invites you to the GPLA Library Expansion Fundraiser Dance, to celebrate our great community and support the library expansion. Attendees are encouraged to wear attire that promotes local businesses and organizations in Gray. The event will be at Spring Meadows Country Club. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets can be purchased at the Gray Public Library, from GPLA members, or at the door the night of the event. Contact Nancy Wilson at 657-3079 or Blaine Skilling at 428-4002 with any questions.

Road Closure

Totten Road in Gray will be closed to all through-traffic from Sept. 9 to Oct. 7 for bridge replacement.

Northwoods Law Day

On Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9:30 a.m., the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray will have Northwoods Law Day. Meet the Maine Game Wardens of the popular Animal Planet TV show “NorthWoods Law.” At least eight of this season’s wardens and some with their K-9s will be on hand to sign autographs and have their photos taken with their fans. Sessions run 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

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

Time to Party

The First Congregational Church of Gray will be having their Sunday School Kick-Off Party Sunday, Sept. 15, from 4-6 p.m. at the Parish House on Brown Street. Children ages 2 through Grade 5 are invited to attend. The Board of Christian Education and the superintendent of the Sunday School have formulated a new and improved program for this year and are excited to share it with children and their families. Come play games, win prizes, make your own pizza and see what’s new and bring a friend.

Any questions, call 657-4279 or http://www.grayfirst.com/.

Volunteer Awards Nominations

Each year, Gray recognizes and celebrates the folks who are the backbone of the community – the dedicated volunteers. The Gray Town Council encourages and welcomes nominations from Gray citizens who wish to recognize other community members for their volunteer contributions as they relate to the following five categories of awards: Volunteer of the Year, Committee of the Year, Organization of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award and Evelyn Morrill Durgin Award.

The council will review the nominations in early December. An awards reception will follow. Nomination forms are available on the website or at the Town Office. The deadline date for nomination submissions is Nov. 27, 2013. Find more information on www.graymaine.org.

A Place of Honor

The Town of Gray Honor Roll is intended to be awarded to people who, during the course of their lifetimes, demonstrated exceptional dedication, service or other contribution to the town of Gray. Nominations are only acceptable for persons deceased a minimum of five years at the time of application. Honoree is required to have lived in Gray at some point in their lives. Any person may sponsor a nominee and no relationship to the nominee is required. Applications are available on the town of Gray website at www.graymaine.org/honor-roll-nomination and are encouraged and accepted throughout the calendar year up to Oct. 1. An affirmative vote of the Gray Town Council is required for a nominee to be named to the Honor Roll at the end of that calendar year and it may decline to approve any or all.

Love Trucks

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Fourth Annual Touch-a-Truck will be held from 11a.m.-1 p.m.,at the Gray Shop ‘N’ Save on Route 100. There will be vehicles from Troiano Waste Services, Copp Motors, Gray Fire-Rescue, P&K Sand and Gravel, Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp., Skilling and Sons Excavation, Gray Public Works, OTT Communications and Ross Express where kids can climb on and sit in the driver’s seat. Face painting, raffles, hot dogs and more will also be offered. This event will occur rain or shine.

All proceeds benefit the Gray Community Food Pantry. A suggested $2 donation/person is appreciated. Non-perishable food and personal care items also accepted.

Legion Golf

The American Legion Post No. 86 of Gray is looking for sponsors of its 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. Contact Joe Hansen at 650-3904 or joehansen70@gmail.com for more information.