Oscars at Smitty’s

All Smitty’s Cinemas across Maine and New Hampshire, including the one in the Windham Mall, will be showing the 2016 Academy Awards for free on Sunday, Feb. 28.

During this community event the theater will also be collecting gently used suits and dresses for local teens who without this help may not attend their prom this year.

No donation is necessary to gain entrance to the event, but all donations are greatly appreciated. Our Red Carpet begins at 7 p.m. and the Awards begin at 8:30 p.m.

Smitty’s Cinemas are located in Topsham, Windham, Sanford, and Biddeford, Maine, as well as Tilton, N.H.

Winterfest 2016

Windham celebrates Winterfest 2016 on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Outdoor activities at Lippman Park throughout the day and indoor activities at Windham Veterans Center include a crock-pot cook-off and winter crafts and games until 5 p.m. Entertainment includes Winter Beach Party with Flamin’Raymond and Sizzlin’ Susan, Los’ Lawnchairos at the Windham Veterans Center from 3-5 p.m. and a performance by Molly Calden; enjoy DJ Dennis Healey from 3-7 p.m. Parking is limited at Lippman Park. Shuttle service provided between the veterans center and the park – plenty of parking available behind the Windham Mall. Call 892-1905 for more information.

Essentials Pantry

St. Ann’s Essentials Pantry is open this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for residents who may be in need of “essentials,” like cleaning products, personal hygiene items, paper products and more. There is no charge.

Sons of the American Revolution meet

The Southern Maine Chapter Maine SAR will meet on Tuesday, March 1, at the Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham. Gather at 9:15 a.m. for coffee, followed by the 9:30 a.m. meeting, which lasts about two hours. Bring along a chart showing your line of ancestors going back to the Revolution War and receive some pointers on turning it into a completed application for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. For more information, contact Robert Packard at rpackard@maine.rr.com or davidlmanchester@outlook.com.

Cancer support group

The Windham Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. If you are touched by cancer in any way, you are urged to attend this group to discuss concerns or just listen. Meetings are confidential and informal.

Legion meeting

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 2, at the Windham Veterans Center, North Windham. A 5 p.m. social and dinner will be followed at 6 p.m. by a business meeting including nomination of Post officers for 2016-17.

Senior trips

Deadline is Friday, March 4, if you would like to attend a Luck of the Irish Luncheon at Gorham Community Center on Tuesday, March 15. Celebrate Irish America Heritage month with a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixin’s, and listen to Irish songs and stories by Lynn Cullen. You will leave Windham at 11 a.m. and return about 2:30 p.m. Fee is $26. Call 892-1905 to reserve.

On Saturday, March 12, a trip is planned to the Saco River Winter Market including a lunch stop at Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant and a visit to Christmas Tree Shop. Departure time is 10:30 a.m., and return about 3-4 p.m. Transportation fee is $7 and deadline to sign up is March 9. Call 892-1905 to make reservation. Check with Windham Parks and Recreation (892-1905) for a complete list of Senior Trips planned for the season.

Democratic caucus

On Sunday, March 6, Windham Democratic Town Committee will hold its Biennial Caucus at 2 p.m. in the Windham High School closed cafeteria (doors open at 1 p.m.) The caucus will elect State Democratic Convention delegates and alternates, county committee representative and alternates, and take nominations for the town of Windham’s election clerks. A brief WDTC meeting will be held following the caucus. Contact person: Diane Bryant, Secretary WDTC, 892-6591.

Help for veterans

On Wednesday, March 9, Veterans Service Officer Matt Haley will be available at the Windham Veterans Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. At his February meeting, 18 veterans were assisted. If you have a question about benefits or other subject, stop by. He can be reached at his office near the Portland Airport, 151 Jetport Blvd., Room 138W, or call 822-2391 or email www.Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov.

Community theater

Beginning on Friday, March 4, Windham Center Stage Theater will present “Honk, Jr.” at Windham Town Hall. This musical is based on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling” and will run weekends through March 20. Ticket information can be obtained by going to www.windhamtheater.org or call 893-2098.

Pickleball tourney

On Sunday, Feb. 28, Project Graduation 2016 will hold a Pickleball Tournament at the Auxiliary Gym, Windham High School. Check in and warm up at 8 a.m., games start at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 per player, per division. For more information, go to whsprojectgrad2016@yahoo.com.

Scrapbooking Day

Project Graduation 2016 is holding a Scrapbooking Day on Saturday, March 19, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Parish Hall of North Windham Union Church. Registration forms are available by calling Kathy at 671-7517, or email whspgscrapbooking@gmail.com. The all-day event includes lunch and dinner, 11 hours of scrapbook time, two people at 8-foot table, door prizes, raffle table and welcome gifts.

Corned beef dinner

On Friday, March 18, a traditional St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center. This is the sixth year the American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 has sponsored this good old-fashioned New England boiled dinner with all the fixings. Tickets available at the door for $8 each.

Maine wildfire

On Saturday, March 19, Windham Historical Society presents Lovell storyteller and oral historian Jo Radner who will discuss, “Burnt into Memory: Stories of the Brownfield Fire,” a book based on her interviews of those affected by this tragedy. In October 1947, after a season of drought, wildfires burned throughout Maine. The town of Brownfield was especially hard hit, as 80 percent of the town was destroyed. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the public meeting room at the library. The public is welcome. A $5 donation to the Historical Society is suggested. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 892-1433 or 892-1306, or visit windhamhistorical.org.

At the Library

Monday, Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m., Story Time

Tuesday, March 1, 10:15 a.m., Books & Babies; 1 p.m., Knitters ‘n More

Thursday, March 3, 10:30 a.m., Story Time. Outreach delivery day

Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m., Library Coloring Group

For more info about any of these or other events at the library, contact the library (892-1908) or go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar

Library coloring group

On Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m.-noon, you have a chance to unwind from your hectic routine. Bring your coloring book and supplies, and join in for some stress-free time of reflection and creativity. Community member and coloring enthusiast, Donna Strand will lead this new monthly program at the library. Ages teen through adult. No prior experience or special skills necessary! Snacks welcome. For more information contact Sally Bannen at 892-1908.

Commemorative paving stones

There is still time to purchase a granite paving stone to honor your veteran. Each paver may have up to three lines on information for $50; Dedication of the stones will be on Memorial Day 2016. Contact Dick at 310-0390 or Dave at 892 1306 for order forms or additional information.

Blood donors

Are you a registered local Red Cross blood donor? Please consider making an appointment to give blood at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday, April 27. This Blood Drive is co-sponsored by local veterans’ organizations: The Windham Veterans Association, American Legion Post 148, VFW Post 10643 and by Coldwell Banker. Red Cross will start accepting appointments on Friday, Feb. 12, for the April 27 event. Call 1-800 RED-CROSS.