Republican Caucus

The Republican Town Committee will hold its municipal caucus on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Little Meeting House, Roosevelt Trail, North Windham, to nominate candidates for Windham Town Council (districts North, South and At-Large); RSU 14 School Board (two seats); and Town Clerk, to appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. This will be followed by the regular meeting. If you have questions contact Phyllis Koenig Hall at 892-4948.

Pig Roast

American Legion Post 148 will hold its 4th annual Pig Roast on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Windham Veterans Center. Horseshoes and other events are being planned for the afternoon prior to the dinner which will be from 5-6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public at $10 per person or $30 for a family of four or more. This is a great opportunity for veterans to see the center and enjoy a day of camaraderie. The Vet Center is located off Route 302 near Friendly’s; follow the road until you see the Veterans building.

Marriage Intentions

The Windham Town Clerk’s office reports the following recent marriage intentions have been filed: Nicholas Downs and Christina Best, Roger Parks and Kelly Ebrahim, Angelica Dolbow and Scott Philbrook, JasonNelson and Amanda Fogg, James Tocher and Michelle Kus, all of Windham.

Library Closed Fridays

The Windham Public Library will be closed all day on Fridays, temporarily, beginning Sept. 6 while the search for a library director is ongoing. Notification will be made when normal hours are resumed. Thank you for your understanding.

Barbershop Music

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Music with a Mission will present the Downeaster’s Chorus, barbershop harmony including Flashpoint, a women’s Barbershop group at 7 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church. This is a benefit for community organizations including Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students, children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:15 p.m., doors open 6:30. Call 892-7149 or email MWAMconcerts@gmail.com.

Lobster Dinner

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Knights of Columbus Council 10020 will hold a lobster dinner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Roosevelt Trail, from 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and include a lobster, corn on the cob, salads, rolls, beverage and desserts. Option: Two hamburgers or cheeseburgers instead of lobster, $9 per person. Get $3 cash back at the door if you bring something for the food pantry. Tickets sold in advance after the 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday Masses at our Lady of Perpetual Help Church or by calling 232-6473.

Windham Auto Show

On Sunday, Sept. 15, Windham/Raymond Athletic Boosters will hold the Windham Auto Show at Windham Mall (behind Hannaford’s) in North Windham, Route 302. Show cars entry, 7-11 a.m.; judging, 11 a.m.; spectators from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission, show cars $5 donation; adults $5, seniors/students $3; children 5 and under, free. This will take place rain or shine.

Medicare Information

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer a Medicare seminar and counseling session for the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. In addition to the Medicare seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m. to noon. The seminar and counseling are intended to help you sort through your Medicare options, answer questions – and to help you enroll. In addition to Medicare assistance, counseling on tax and rent rebate, food stamps, and fuel assistance can be arranged. Call SMAA to register for an upcoming seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate at 207-396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Seminar walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at the same times and location. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Shred Your Docs

Windham Raymond School Age Child Care will join Without a Trace on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Home Depot parking lot. Bring your personal documents to be shredded at an average cost of $5 per file box. Lower rates for more. This is a fundraiser for the Windham/Raymond SACC. For more information, call 892-2002 or 318-1514.

Help for Vets

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay is available at the Windham Veterans Center, as she is on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month, from 9 a.m. until noon. She assists veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed. The Veterans Center is in North Windham, off Route 302, in back of the Windham Mall. Watch for the signs.

Roast Beef Supper

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Windham Hill UCC will hold a public roast beef dinner with all the fixin’s, from 5-6:30 p.m. Adults $8, children under 12, $5. The church is at 140 Windham Center Road.

Free Community Meal

On Saturday, Sept. 28, a free community meal is served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The menu includes fettuccini and meatballs, soup, casseroles, salads and desserts. Food is continually served, buffet-style at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road (off Rte. 85 near Crescent Lake) in Raymond. All ages and surrounding communities welcome.

Harvest Dinner

Windham Community Garden invites all to enjoy dinner made from the garden produce on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at North Windham Union Church. $10 adults, $5 children. Only 100 adult tickets will be sold for the first-ever fall fundraiser. Menu includes spaghetti with Marinara sauce, spinach and mixed greens salad, freshly made bread, pie and beverages. There will be gluten free pasta and dessert available. For more information, call Marge Goony 892-7192 or visit website, www.windhamcommunitygarden.org.

Like Bingo?

Every Tuesday through Oct. 29, the Standish Memorial Post 128 American Legion holds Bingo at the Windham Veterans Center. Doors open at 4 p.m., Bingo at 6:30 p.m., refreshments available. WTA pull tabs. For more information, call 642-5583.

Electronic Recycling

All towns can participate in the Electronic Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Mall. Enter at Veterans Memorial Drive next to Friendly’s. The event is sponsored by Windham Hill UCC. Recycle TVs of all sizes, computer monitors, hard drives, laptops, printers, cell phones, cordless phones, VCR, DVDs, audio equipment, stereos, speakers, etc. No household appliances (stoves, refrigerators, microwaves) Donations accepted to cover cost of the event and to support the church missions.