Nov. 8-17: Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Zombie America” on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. Schoolhouse Arts Center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of routes 114 and 35. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org.
Saturday, Nov. 9: Village Square Fair takes place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Standish Congregational Church on Oak Hill Road. The fair will feature fabulous apple fritters, a cookie walk, items from the garden, craft corner, bargain basement, jewelry and silent auction. Homemade chowders, stews and chili are available at a luncheon from 11a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 642-2503.
Nov. 9-10: The 20th Annual Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by the Windham Athletic Boosters takes place Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Windham High School. More than 150 crafters, great food, door prizes, craft room for kids, and Santa.
Saturday, Nov. 16: The family of Laurie A. Carter Bergen is holding a Nov. 16 Ticket Auction (Chinese) at the Old Bridgton Town Hall, 26 North High St. Doors open at 11 a.m.; drawings start at 1 p.m. All proceeds go toward the fields at the new complex in Bridgton. The family is also holding a Craft and Vendor Fair at the Old Bridgton Town Hall on Nov. 20 from 9-3. Tables are going fast, if interested call 627-7380. $20 per table.
Nov. 16: The Saco River Theatre, formerly the Saco River Grange Hall at 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills, hosts Grammy award-winning Blues artist and actor Chris Thomas King, who has blazed a uniquely roots-to-contemporary musical path. The 7:30 p.m. show, performed with King’s trio, will feature new songs from his recent albums as well as fan favorites including songs from the movies “O Brother, Where Art Thou” and “Ray.” Tickets are $30. Reservations are advised by calling 929-6472.
Nov. 16: Join the Friends of Windham Public Library for the Annual Book & Bake Sale 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Preview Sale Friday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a $10 fee for each person entering the building. Adult hardcover books $1, paperbacks 50 cents, audio/visual $1. Children’s books (except hardcover chapter books) 25 cents, children’s hardcover chapter books 50 cents. ?Bake sale items may be left in the Children’s Room on Friday, Nov. 15. Please note any items that contain nuts. Questions, contact 892-1908. At this time the library is overwhelmed with book donations. Thank you for your generosity. Please wait until December to donate more books.
Thursday, Nov. 21: The New Gloucester Historical Society will honor the town’s resident World War II veterans with a program beginning at 7 p.m. in the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road (Route 231), next to the Town Hall. The veterans will share memories of their military service. Members, friends and the general public are invited. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Limington Historical Society is having an Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Limington Municipal Complex, 425 Sokokis Avenue (Route 11), Limington. Besides crafts, shoppers can buy baked goods and the 2014 Limington Historical Society calendar featuring veterans. Luncheon will be available. For more information, call Dianne at 637-3304.
ONGOING EVENTS
• Awana Youth Program for grades K-5 at Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples; Friday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 693-6102 or 803-2199 or www.cornerstonegospelchurch.org.
• American Legion bingo takes place every Tuesday night at the Windham Veterans Center, located behind Big Lots on Route 302 in Windham. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird Game at 6:10 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Pull tabs and WTA, hot food, cold drinks, other goodies. Sponsored by Standish Memorial Post 128. For more information, call 642-5583 or visit www.post128.org.
• Windham Historical Society and Museum, 234 Windham Center Road, is open to the public on Thursday mornings through the fall.
• Want to learn how to search the Internet? Set up an email account? Learn to use a Kindle or iPad? Download an ebook? Use Skype or Facebook? Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago has two volunteers who are ready to sit with you one-on-one and help you with whatever technology you want to learn. Tony is available from 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. Scot can help on Wednesdays. Please call the library at 787-2321 for a free appointment. Leave a message with your name and number.
• 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 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.
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