Author Talk

Local author Russell Warnberg will be discussing his new book, “Edge of Redemption: a Novel” on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the meeting room at the Windham Public Library. Copies of his book will be available for purchase that evening. For more information, please call 892-1908.

Vets Supper

A baked bean supper will be held by Windham VFW Post 10643 on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Windham Veterans Center. The menu includes home baked beans, hot dogs, salads, desserts and beverages. Adults $8, under 12, $5; 3 and under, free. Tickets at the door or call Wayne Carter at 222-2565. All veterans eligible for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their immediate families will be admitted free of charge – bring your DD214 or proof of campaign service. U.S. Marines will have their first-year dues of $31 paid by a VFW member.

Electronic Recycling

All towns can participate in the Electronic Recycling day on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Mall. Enter at Veterans Memorial Drive next to Friendly’s. Recycle TVs, computer monitors, hard drive, laptops, printers, cell phones, cordless phones, VCR, DVD audio equipment, stereos, speakers. No household appliances. Donations accepted to cover costs and help support local mission needs of Windham Hill United Church of Christ.

Senior Center Activities

On Monday, Oct. 15, a noon luncheon for members and guests will feature BBQ chicken and all the fixins. Dessert will be October birthday cake and ice cream. A donation of $4 to cover costs and if a members’ birthday is in October, lunch is free. Members are urged to bring a friend, as it is open to the public. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, a health series will begin at 11:45 a.m. Guest Mary Kroth-Brunet, MS, PT will discuss physical therapy. This is open to the public. For more information, call 892-5604. The center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is located at 40 Acorn Street (old Little Falls School) in Gorham.

Lions Club Meets

The Windham Lions Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Windham Public Library where they meet the first and third Monday each month (unless that Monday is a holiday). If you would like to visit the Lions Club to see what they do for the community or would like to become a member, please contact Robert Simmons at 892-5690 or email at snowwis1@roadrunner.com. The Windham Lions Club’s motto is “We Serve.” All money raised from fundraisers goes directly back to the community in the form of eye care, diabetes support, support for the food pantry, Windham/Raymond school system, High School Student of the Month and eye screenings for all incoming kindergarten students. The new website is under construction, but can be reached at www.windhamlionsme.lionwap.org.

Shriners Meet

Lake Region Shrine Club meets on the third Tuesday each month at 5 p.m. at Club 302, Route 302, North Windham. Next meeting is Oct. 16. For more information, call Jim Hanson, 892-7187.

Energy-Conservation Seminars

The town of Windham Energy Advisory Committee will hold a free energy-conservation seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the East Windham fire station on Falmouth Road. This will include information on how to save money and energy, financing options and much more. Dana Fischer, residential program manager at Efficiency Maine, will lead the discussion.

Harvest dinner

On Saturday, Oct. 20, a Harvest Dinner and Cabaret will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 988 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. The menu includes beef-barley soup, homemade sweet breads, autumn salad, glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, butternut squash w/ginger, apple and pumpkin pie, soft drinks and coffee. Tickets are $14 per person, $25 for two. Limited seating. Dinner is at 5 p.m followed by the cabaret featuring local entertainment. For tickets call Mary at 627-7007 or Peggy at 897-7579.

Craft Fair

Windham Lions Club is holding a craft-vendor fair on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center. Luncheon will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. consisting of chowder, chili and sammies. A bake sale will be held as well as a 50/50 raffle. Local crafters and vendors will be on hand. Admission is free, but donations of non-perishable food items for Windham Food Pantry will be greatly appreciated. All profits go back to the Windham community. For more information, call Eileen Frost, 892-7530 or 831-6340.

Windham Dems Meet

Windham Democratic Town Committee meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. Updates will be received from Kate Simmons, Campaign Manager of Pingree for Congress and Ali Vander Zanden, Coalition Director of Mainers United for Marriage and others.

Help for Veterans, Dependents

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. until noon, to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed.

Leaf and Brush Disposal

Windham Public Works, at 185 Windham Center Road will be open for three weeks for residents to dispose of leaves and brush. This program is for leaf and brush disposal only. Separate your leaves from the brush, in the appropriate area that is marked with signs, and if you transport your leaves in bags, please remove them from the bags and take the bags with you. The gate opens at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, and will close at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19. For more information, call Public Works at 892-1909.

Zumba Festival

Windham-Raymond Girls High School Volleyball Team is holding a fundraising Zumba Festival at the North Windham Union Church from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. They’re raising money to pay team expenses. For more information, call 420-6024.

Land Trust Annual Meeting

The Windham Land Trust’s annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Windham Public Library. The public is invited.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the North Windham UCC is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. The Thrift Shop is in the lower level of the church.