Off to ‘Neverland’

The Maine Dance Theatre will be presenting their annual fundraising performance of “Neverland” on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Windham Performing Arts Center. Based on J.M. Barre’s play Peter Pan, Maine Dance Theatre’s Neverland is a story ballet for the entire family. The performance will last one hour with no intermission. Concessions/treats will be available before and after the show. All proceeds to go support local charities.

Tickets are $10 for adults or $8 for students and seniors and are available at the door and at the Center Stage Studios.

Please email centerstage@maine.rr.com for more information or to reserve tickets.

“Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough.

You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it.”

Togue Derby

There will be a togue derby on all of Sebago Lake on Saturday, Sept 12. from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Weigh-in station at Raymond Beach closes at 4 p.m. There are two prize pools: Large fish by weight: $300/$200/$100; Heaviest string by boats $300/$200/$100. There will be other prizes as well. The cost is $30/adult and $10 for kids under 16. Checks or cash only. All persons on a boat must be pre-registered. Applications can be picked up at Hilltop Mini Mart in Raymond or call Bob Chaplin at 571-217-1700 or email contact is chapin780@aol.com for more information/registration sites. Last-minute applications for non boat will be accepted at Raymond Boat Launch from 5-6 a.m on the day of the derby.

Fall Cub Scout Sign-Up

If you missed the Sept. 14 meeting but have a son interested in joining Boy Scouts, please contact David Fletcher at 655-5080 or dfletcher1024@gmail.com. All new Cub Scouts that sign up in September will receive a free Pinewood Derby car from VIP Tires and Service.

Pot Roast Supper

This year’s last Raymond Village Community Church pot roast supper will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the church. Tender, flavorful sliced pot roast, carrots, mashed potatoes and special gravy, green beans, rolls, beverages, and brownie with ice cream. Suppers are $10. Join for a community classic. For more information, call Brenda Stevenson at 655-3450 or email jstevenson@fairpoint.net.

The Raymond Village Community Church is conveniently located at 27 Main St. in Raymond Village, a half-mile off Route 302, just north of the Raymond commercial area.

Raymond Village Library September Event Listing

• Story times

Baby/Toddler Story Time will resume on Monday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Story Time resumes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m.

• Guest speaker

Gerry Boyle, the second speaker in the Maine Author Series will be at the Raymond Village Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23. He will introduce his new book, “Once Burned.” In the book, there’s something smoldering in the drop-dead pretty world of Sanctuary, Maine, and veteran crime reporter Jack McMorrow is back to sniff it out in the long-awaited 10th installment of the wildly popular McMorrow mystery series. Like many crime novelists Boyle began his writing career in newspapers, the best training ground ever. These programs are free to the public, but we ask that you pre-register by calling the library at 655-4283 or email sally.holt@raymondvillagelibrary.org to reserve your place.

• Upcycle old books

Do you have some old books lying around? If not, the library does. Join in as staff gives them new life by creating unique pumpkins, perfect for autumn and Halloween decorations. There is a $5 materials fee. Come to the library on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of fun, and bring a friend. Pease call the library at 655-4283 to reserve your spot or email sally.holt@raymondvillagelibrry.org.

• Knit together

Whatever you have for a knitting or crochet project, or if you want to start something new, this is the place to be to get suggestions, help, or even borrow needles. Free yarn is available. Come join us at the library on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. It’s always more fun with friends. No need to register, just come. For more information, call 655-4283.

• Book group

The September choice is John Steinbeck’s famous, “The Winter of Our Discontent.” This final novel by one of America’s most beloved writers is a tale of degeneration, corruption and spiritual crisis. Ethan Allen Hawley works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned. No longer a member of Long Island’s aristocratic class, his family hungers for the material comforts he cannot provide. In a moment of moral crisis, Ethan diverges from his own scrupulous standards. Set in 1960 America, the novel is a penetrating insight into the American condition. All interested readers are invited to join in on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the library for an interesting and lively discussion. The book is available upon request at the library.

Jazz at the Farm

On Aug. 22, the Loon Echo Land Trust and Raymond Conservation Commission Productions sponsored “Jazz at the Farm” with the New England Jazz Band. The event was held on the 10 acres of the Rand Farm in Raymond and consisted of great big band jazz sounds. The New England Jazz Band is an 18-piece jazz band formed to promote and preserve the Great American Song Book.

Donations were accepted with all proceeds going to completing the purchase of the land for the Raymond Community Forest. The night included a silent auction with the winners receiving such as a Jotul Stove, local art and RCF T-shirts. Approximately 125 people attended and more than $4,500 raised. For more information or to make a donation please visit: http://www.loonecholandtrust.org/places-we-protect/raymond-community-forest/.