Young volunteers

Raymond Village Community Church sends out a big thank you to some young locals who helped pull and sort food for the Thanksgiving baskets, and another big thanks to the community for all the donations that were received. Andy Morrison and members of RVCC filled the baskets with fresh vegetables, stuffing, turkey, bread mixes and other holiday fixings. As always, the generosity of the Raymond community is bar none.

Gateway to Raymond wreaths

The Raymond Beautification Committee, in conjunction with the Raymond Revitalization Committee, is purchasing 70 wreaths for all the decorative light poles in the business corridor. Maine Lakes Wedding Event Florist is getting these for the town in bulk at cost ($20 each). The committee is looking for businesses and families to purchase or donate toward the cost of making Raymond beautiful this holiday season. To make a tax deductible donation, write a check to the town of Raymond and note that it is “For Beautification Committee.” Drop off or mail payments to the Town of Raymond, 401 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, ME 04071. You can also visit www.raymondmaine.org to obtain an order form.

At the Raymond Village Library

• Free estate planning seminar, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, or 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.  Attorney Lisa Friedlander will present a program on estate planning basics. Each participant will complete their own health care power of attorney. Registration is limited. Contact the library to sign-up for either date at 655-4283.
• Library Wish List. Even the Raymond Village Library has some items it would love for holiday presents. Always striving to provide education and knowledge to the community, the library would love to have some specific hard good donated. To view the wish list, visit www.raymondvillagelibrary.org.
• Knitting Group. Do you love to knit? Join the new RVL knitting group from 5-7 p.m. each Monday. No registration is required, just bring along a  knitting project. The knitting group also works on various charity knitting projects throughout the year. The library also has a collection of knitting needles in a variety of sizes that are available for patron borrowing.

High school winter sports

Come see our local teens represent Windham High School. The WHS sports schedule is posted at www.windham.k12.me.us/Sports/. The WHS Athletic Boosters will be selling Winter Game Cards. Game Cards are $10 each and allow the bearer into any regular season home varsity basketball game for just $1. Otherwise, prices are $4 adults/$2 students. Contact Marleen Bicknell at Mbicknell@rsu14.org or 893-2182 for more information.

New local business

Welcome to Hometown Sports, which recently moved to 1250 Roosevelt Trail in Raymond. An independently owned sports store, it sells sporting goods and apparel, authentic team apparel and more. The store is known for building a loyal base of fans and becoming active in the community. For more information, call 855-261-8974 or visit www.hometown-sports.com.

Lillian Bouchard, left, Elara Kluck, Caroline Bolk and Cady Kluck were among the young volunteers who helped with Thanksgiving baskets at Raymond Village Community Church.