Bank, Minervinos donate

Norway Savings Bank, alongside Sam and Jan Minervino, co-owners of Long Beach Marina in Sebago, have pledged $1,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 6th Annual Take a Breath Social.

Held at the Ocean Gateway in Portland on Nov. 3, the Take a Breath Social supports of cystic fibrosis research and features live music, live and silent auctions, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

For more information on the social, visit cff.org/NewEngland.

Red Cross blood drives

The Red Cross will holding two blood drives in Standish in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The first is at Saint Joseph’s College from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20. The second will be held at Standish Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Spooky Reading Night

Edna Libby School is hosting a Spooky Reading Night to promote and celebrate early literacy for all pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students.

The event will be held in the school cafeteria on from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Spooktacular

On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Standish Recreation Department will be hosting a “Spooktacular” Halloween event at the George E. Jack Elementary School.

The event will feature costume and decorated pumpkin contests as well as food, games and music. For more information, visit standishrec.com/info/activities.

Lena Minervino, development director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northern New England Chapter,  accepts a $1,000 donation from Jan Minervino, co-owner of Long Beach Marina, and Peter Godsoe, vice president and commercial lender at Norway Savings Bank.