Yard Sale

Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, will hold a yard sale offering thousands of items at low, low prices. Furniture, household goods, clothing, games, tools, books, electronics and more. A bake sale and refreshment stand round out the day. For more information, call 893-1233.

Book Sale

On Thursday afternoon, July 28, and Friday, July 29, the Windham Historical Society is holding a rock-bottom price used book sale. More than 2,000 books in a former book shop located on Roosevelt Trail in Raymond, just before Sunrise Variety and gas station. All categories available. Bring your own bag to carry them home! For more information, call Linda at 650-7484.

Land Trust work starts July 31

Windham Land Trust is doing annual maintenance and making improvements in Black Brook Preserve, Windham Center this summer. This project is an opportunity for high school students to earn some of the 40 hours of community service required to graduate. All work that is being planned is suitable for all ages and skills. The Land Trust is a non-profit organization. The projected work schedule is: Sunday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., clearing areas of new growth and adding a new short trail. Work requires chainsaw work, weed whacking, clipping and in general picking up debris on the trails and adding a few new signs. This work will make the trails easier and safer for walking. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, similar work will be done – from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Contact Patrick Corey at info@thewindhamlandtrust.org. On Sunday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., work to better protect the wetlands and make trail passage safer by adding additional bridgework. All days are open to all skill levels and ages of volunteers. You can work as little or as much as you like, and with tools that you are comfortable with. Meeting place will be at both entrances, Route 202 and the Windham Center Road, so we request that you contact us and let us know when and what you would like to do. Contact Dennis Hawkes at: info@thewindhamlandtrust.org or 207-776-5760.

Dixieland at church

For their fourth and final 2011 “Music On the Hill” concert, the Windham Hill UCC Church, presents Dixieland music by The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band, on Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. Concert tickets may be purchased at the door: Adults are $12; Seniors and 12 and under are $8; children five and under are free. For reservations, call 892-2154; for more information, call 892-4217, or go to www.windhamhillucc.org.

Personal care products needed

Many new clients are now being served by Windham Food Pantry and some of the unmet needs of the facility are personal care products including hair products, soap and body wash, deodorants, razors and shaving supplies, toothpaste and brushes, toilet tissue, diapers of all sizes and baby wipes. If readers wish to donate, the Pantry is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 377 Gray Road (across from Friends Church).

Veterans benefits

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay, will be available to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information, at Windham Veterans Center. She is on hand on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. The Veterans Center is off Route 302, on Memorial Drive, between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s. Follow Memorial Drive all the way to the Veterans Center – to the right of Home Depot – a dirt, town road. No appointment necessary.

Medicare questions and answers

If you’re retiring soon (within a year), and will be signing up for Medicare insurance, you may want to attend a free Medicare seminar to find out what it’s all about. Even if you are receiving Medicare, this is a good opportunity to learn more. Medicare is always changing! Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging, 396-6500 and make an appointment at one of their seminars which are held at several sites. In the Lakes Region, SMAA will host Welcome to Medicare in Windham at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20. Bring your Medicare card, Social Security number, list of drugs and quantities you take, your income and asset information (you may qualify for reduced costs) and current health insurance information.

August tea time

Tea at the Windham Public Library is an event not to miss! A variety of tea is offered, served in your choice of beautiful and unique tea cups. To go with tea, an offering of delicious sweets, fruit and cheese is popular with those attending. All ages are welcome and there is no charge. The next tea is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Plenty of parking is available. Stop in for a visit!

Bingo

Bingo games are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center, hosted by American Legion Post 128 of Standish. Bingo games pay out up to the state maximum of $1,400, depending on attendance. A winner-take-all game, as well as pull-tabs and a 50/50 drawing will be offered. Food and beverages provided by the Legion Auxiliary will be sold. Proceeds from the games will go toward the building fund for a future home for Post 128 which currently meets at the Kiwanis Building, Route 25 in Standish.

Thrift Shop

North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is open Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the church on Route 302 near Boody’s Corner. Bargains on a variety of items. Check it out.

Wheelchairs needed

The Windham Loan Closet is in need of wheelchairs. If you have borrowed one and are ready to return it, or you have one in good condition to donate, please call 892-1907 to arrange for pick-up or delivery.

School supplies

Beginning the first of August, Windham’s Food Pantry will collect school supplies and backpacks in which children can pack their snowpants, hats, mittens and other gear. Size is important. For more information, call 892-1931 any day, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, Gorham Savings Bank and Zwirner State Farm Insurance are partnering in a school supply drive from Aug. 1-19. A drop off site, in addition to the food pantry will be provided at Gorham Savings Bank in Windham and Zwirner State Farm, 13 Storm Drive. Basic school supplies and backpacks as well as monetary donations are welcome.

Public Hearing – South Windham

The Town of Windham “Brownfields Program” will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Windham High School Auditorium. The meeting will be to discuss environmental concerns found at the former mill site on Depot Street in South Windham. Representatives from the EPA, Maine DEP, the Maine State Toxicologist, Summit Environmental Consultants, and the town will be on hand to present the findings and to answer questions about the results. All members of the public are invited to attend. A specific invitation is extended to current and former residents of the South Windham Village.