Thank you

Through the application process, Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, for which it is very thankful. Recent donations to WNHN were received from Kevin and Anne Cornish and Richard and Cheryl Talbot.

Windham Cancer Support Group Meets

On Monday, March 31, the monthly meeting of Windham Cancer Support Group will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the library. This will be an informal meeting and will provide a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for anyone dealing with cancer in any of its forms. For more information, check the site on Facebook.

Tea at the Library

Tea for You at the Library will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Drop in, enjoy tea and goodies, and share conversation! Bring friends. The library is at 217 Windham Center Road, Windham.

Dancing with the Staff

“Dancing with the Staff”, an annual Windham High School Project Graduation event, began on March 27. The finale will be on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Windham Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at all RSU 14 schools. Adults are $10 and students are $5 per show. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. This event is always a sellout, so plan to purchase your tickets now.

American Legion Meets

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 2, at the Windham Veterans Center. There will be a 5 p.m. social and dinner followed by a 6 p.m. business meeting. Major topic, post officer election for 2014-15.

Veterans Services

Veteran Service Officer Jerry Smith will be available on the 9th and 23rd of April at the Windham Veterans center from 9 a.m. to noon. Smith is here to answer VA questions and assist with VA-related forms and information about benefits.

Haddock Dinner

On Saturday, April 5, the Knights of Columbus, Windham Council will host a fresh baked haddock dinner from 5-6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Route 302, North Windham. Adults, $9; children 12 and under, $4 and family maximum, $25. The menu includes haddock, mashed potatos, vegetable, cole slaw rolls, beverages and homemade dessert buffet. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward funding Riding to the Top, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses.

Hospice Discussion

On Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., a presentation on end-of-life issues will be held at Unity Church of Greater Portland, River Road, South Windham. A documentary will be shown followed by discussion led by Carol Schoneburg-Robinson, End of Life educator for Hospice of Southern Maine. The public is invited.

National Library Week

Windham Public Library will celebrate National Library Week on Monday, April 14, by hosting a “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” signing. At 4 p.m. presentations will be by State Librarian Linda Lord, author Julia Spencer-Fleming, illustrator Kevin Hawkes, town officials and library staff. The public is invited to attend and observe the unveiling of the new library logo. Refreshments will be served.

Fundraiser Seeking Plants

Windham Historical Society wants your extra plants! The society is holding its annual Plant Sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 24, from 8-5 p.m. at the museum headquarters, Windham Center Road. The historical gardeners are seeking donation of extra plants you may have – when you’re cleaning out your flower gardens and hedges, remember to call 892-1433 and leave a message or e-mail info@windhamhistorical.org. For more information, call Linda at 892-0217, or Sue at 878-3417.

Buy-a-Bale Campaign

March in Maine means mud and that means spring is close upon us. Seed catalogs litter kitchen tables and a red-winged blackbird has been seen. Another sure sign of spring is the kickoff of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animal’s annual Buy-a-Bale campaign. Each of the many horses at the society’s barn eats approximately one bale of hay every day. Multiply that by 365 days and it becomes clear why hay is one of the largest expenses in the society’s budget. The goal is to raise $100,000 by the end of June and fill the haylofts! 100 percent of funds raised go directly to the feeding and care of the animals. Everyone’s help is needed and the society asks that anyone who can, please donate online at www.msspa.org or call 892-3040 (Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) to use your major credit card. If you prefer to send a check, please mail it to MSSPA, Buy a Bale, P.O. Box 10, South Windham, Maine 04082-0010. If you know a friend to animals who could help out, please ask them to make a donation as well. Thank you from everyone working on behalf of the animals.

Join Now

Soon it will be time for the museum and research facilities at Windham Historical Society to open for the season. If you haven’t visited the historic brick building in the center of town, be sure you do this year. Historic displays of old tools, maps, photos and much more are on view. Open hours are Thursday mornings, but appointments can be made for other times. Consider becoming a member and receive the quarterly newsletters, discounts on purchases and advance notice of programs. Help preserve Windham’s rich history. Receive a folder describing the society’s work, including development of the Living History Center called “Village Green” by calling 892-1433 or visit the website, www.windhamhistorical.org. Individual membership is $15/annually. Family membership is $25. The Historical Society is a nonprofit educational association, founded in 1967.

Dr. Mark Wasowski from Windham Chiropractic & Rehabilitation poses with Walmart gift card winner Linda Alexander, who won a raffle for the gift card at the Windham Chiropractic Posture Screening Booth at the Walmart Health Fair held on Saturday, March 15, in North Windham.