Bill Diamond book signing

Author Bill Diamond will discuss his newly published book, “The Evil and the Innocent,” at Windham Public Library on Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

Plant Sale

A plant and garden sale will be held on Saturday, June 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road. Vegetable and flower seedlings, house plants, containers of all sorts, garden books and recycled tools will be offered at this 2nd annual event. Get the growing season started and find lots of bargains!

For parents of Windham school-age children

The Windham Food Pantry is pleased to assist with breakfast and lunch items this summer on a weekly basis. For more information please call Madeline at 892-1931. Assistance is by appointment only.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, June 13 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. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Veterans meet

VFW Post 10643 will meet at the Veterans Center on Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. Supper starts at 5 p.m. Bring a pizza to share. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Speedy sixth-grader

Seth Olsen, a sixth-grader at Windham Middle School participated in the 5K race at

Pineland Farms on May 26. He ran the race in 24:46 minutes. Out of 321 runners he came in No. 31. He was the first 12-year-old to cross the finish line. He is a member of Windham Middle School Cross Country team, track team, drama club and attends Karate.

Thanks from Land Trust

The Windham Land Trust reports that their semi-annual chicken cook out June 2 was a big success even though it was raining hard all day and night. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to attend. Also, a big thank-you to sponsors and donors that helped pay for the chickens and supplies. The food preparers, servers and clean-up crew were amazing. Most especially amazing were the chefs who stood in the rain for hours cooking chicken. Another cookout will be held this fall.

Yard sale

On Saturday, June 9, Windham Hill Club will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corners of Windham Center, Pope and Ward roads. Rain date is noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. Windham Hill Club is a women’s social group founded in 1937 (75 years ago!) by neighbors of Windham Hill. It promotes the preservation and care of this historic area, and assist other local community organizations with their efforts.

Book Sale

On Saturday, June 16, a used book and DVD sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road. A huge selection of fiction and nonfiction will be available. For more information, call 892-4217.

Hall Sawyer Memorial Banquet

On Saturday, June 16, the Covered Bridge chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold the Hall Sawyer Memorial Banquet in Gray at Spring Meadows, Rt. 100 across from Cole Farms. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a buffet meal will be served. Raffles, an auction of conservation memorabilia and other activities will be held. Proceeds go to wildlife habitat improvement projects in Maine. Hall Sawyer was the local pioneer in the restoration of the wild turkey in Maine. His work began in the 1960s. Hall, along with many volunteers from the Windham Covered Bridge chapter of the NWTF, partnered with staff from the Maine IF&W in relocating birds to Maine from other states. Currently, there is an estimated 60,000 birds in Maine. Tickets are available at Sawyer’s store in Little Falls; by email at dedbird0@gmail.com or call Robb Cotiaux at 926-5392.

Medicare and Benefit Reminder

On Tuesday, June 19, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer a Medicare seminar and counseling for the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. A “Welcome to Medicare” seminar is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the Medicare seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar and counseling are intended to help sort through Medicare options, answer questions and to help you enroll. Every Tuesday, a Benefit Specialist will also be available at the church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to Medicare assistance, Owen O’Donnell will provide benefit counseling (tax and rent rebate, food stamps, fuel assistance, etc.) for area residents. Please call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register for the upcoming seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate or the Benefit Specialist at 207-396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur at the same times and location in July and August. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Help for veterans

On Wednesday, June 20, Dr. Clifford Trott, clinical psychologist and combat veteran, from the Portland Vet Center, will offer mental health services to area veterans on at Windham Veterans Center. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. Call 780-3584. He is available on the first and third Wednesdays. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

All about the American flag

To kick off Windham Summerfest, marking the 275th birthday of our town, the Historical Society will host a program on Friday, June 22, at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium, titled “One Nation Under God.” Woody Miller who developed this program will present music, history and drama as 38 area citizens in appropriate costumes tell the story of our flag and its many changes. The program opens with patriotic songs from the Primary School’s Third Grade Chorus. Admission is free, but reservations are needed. These tickets will be available beginning in June at the historical society, Thursday and Saturday mornings, by emailing Kay Soldier at kso48@aol.com or calling 892-1433 and leaving a message.

Church supper

On Saturday, June 30, an Italian supper will be served at Windham Hill UCC from 5-6:30 p.m. The church is located at 140 Windham Center Road. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Senior Center events

The public is invited to participate in the following events at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn Street (former Little Falls School), Gorham: Thursdays at 10 a.m., Bingo (6 cards/$1.); daily, Pickleball is available at 10 a.m. for any wishing to play; Wednesday, June 13, a blood pressure clinic sponsored by Gorham Health Council will be held at 10 a.m. New members are welcome to join. The Center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Daily activities for members include game room with table tennis and air hockey; WII games including bowling, tennis or baseball; needlework; card games including poker. Find out more by stopping in and visiting.

Church Thrift Shop

At North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop, in the basement of the church on Route 302, near the corner of Rte. 115 is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 until noon Saturdays. Check out the bargains!

Music on the hill

Fifteen years ago, Windham Hill UCC began to hold “Music on the Hill,” a series of July Saturday concerts featuring all style of music. Again this year, the lineup includes blues, jazz, fiddling and country stylists. Every Saturday in July, shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or from a committee member prior to the concerts. Visit www.windhamhillucc.org or call 892-4217 for more information. This column will include details as time draws near.

Izzy Gilman, Norma Rogers and Linda Tetrault, members of Windham Historical Society, put the finishing touches on confections for a luncheon and tea held by the Society on Saturday, June 2. More than three dozen attended the event, held in one of Windham Hill’s historic homes known as the Peter White house. Another Society member, Stephanie Vary, opened her home, built in 1806, for this special day. (Courtesy photo)