Meet the Parents

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. Standish Recreation is hosting a babysitter social for community residents. The social offers parents and sitters alike the chance to get to know future employers/employees.

Standish Recreation is hoping parents will be able to meet sitters that fit with their family before hiring them. Sitters participating in the social must be Red Cross certified or have previous qualified experience. The event costs $2 for sitters and $5 for parents. All sitters and parents attending must pre-register before the social.

Registration forms can be found in the town office, or by visiting http://www.standish.org/Public_Documents/StandishME_Recreation/onlineforms/forms. the event of cancellation due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message left on the Recreation Department Voicemail (642-2875) by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event. The make-up date will be Thursday, December 17.

Donate and get wrapped

Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry is joining efforts with Marketplace Card & Gift in Standish to help busy shoppers and the area’s hungry. On Saturday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. volunteers will wrap your Christmas gifts for a monetary donation to the food pantry. All proceeds, which are tax-deductible, will go to support the food pantry during the winter season. Marketplace Card and Gift is located next to Gorham Savings Bank in the Colonial Marketplace on route 25. For more information on the food pantry or making a donation, please contact Michael Blais at mblais@sjcme.edu or 207-893-7790.

Auction Saturday

The Steep Falls Library in association with Runs with Wolves Sanctuary, located in neighboring Limington, will be hosting a benefit auction on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Steep Falls Library on Route 113. Refreshments and a viewing of the items for auction will take place from 2-3 p.m. followed by live auction at 3 p.m. Items include paintings, gift baskets, spa certificates, jewelry and more.

Runs with Wolves Sanctuary is a non-profit organization started by local resident Brenda Foster in 1990. Its mission is to save the lives of wolves and educate the public on these creatures.

All proceeds from the auction will go to the library and the sanctuary. To view the items up for auction please visit www.steepfallslibrary.org

Decorate and win

Standish Recreation wants to see some Holiday spirit by inviting all residents to enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Just deck your halls with whatever holiday decorations you can and register your house on www.standish.org by Dec. 17. Judging will take place on Friday, Dec. 18 and prizes will be awarded to winners and all that enter.

Standish Scene

Friday

Schoolhouse Performing Arts Center presents, “A Christmas Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Schoolhouse is located on Route 114 in Sebago Lake Village, just past the intersection of Routes 114 and 35. ticket purchase or information please call 642-3743.

Face Down performs at Memory Lane Music Hall at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

Farmers Market at the Steep Falls Library on Route 113 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The outdoor market offers flowers, veggies, baked goods, crafts, eggs, organic meats, pottery, jewelry and more.

Schoolhouse Performing Arts Center presents, “A Christmas Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Schoolhouse is located on Route 114 in Sebago Lake Village, just past the intersection of Routes 114 and 35. ticket purchase or information please call 642-3743.

Memory Lane Music Hall welcomes Modus.