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Through April 29: The United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship, 1000 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302, Naples, will be serving free breakfast and fellowship every Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m. The breakfast will be canceled with SAD 61 schools for inclement weather.
Monday, Feb. 9: The Lake Region Community Chorus will begin its Spring Session on Monday, Feb. 9. Their first rehearsal scheduled for Feb. 2 was cancelled due to snow. Registration for old and new members will start at 6 p.m. in the Twitchell Chapel of the Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton. The rehearsal will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is a $25 membership fee which helps cover the cost of the music. Jan Jukkola, Nancy Capone, Susan Stockwell and John Waldie will be conducting the chorus and Carolyn Stanhope will be accompanying. The chorus needs sopranos, altos, tenors and basses so please consider joining this enthusiastic group if you like to sing and have fun! Contact Cindi Hooper for more information at 647-3733 or innkeepers@noblehousebb.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 11: Do you remember neighboring? What are your fondest memories? At the monthly W.A.Y. (We And You) Gathering at the United Methodist Church in Naples, members can connect with each other. Through the journey of your own life you have something of value to share with others. Come and connect with others through listening, caring, support, understanding and sharing. Share your precious experiences and stories. The W.A.Y. will be gathering every month on the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call Nancylou at 693-4575 or Marc at 671-1703.
Thursday, Feb. 12: A Midwinter Beach Party takes place 6-9 p.m., at the Depot St. Taphouse, 18 Depot St., Bridgton. A fundraiser for the Denmark Arts Center, the event features a ukulele-singalong, limbo and Hawaiian shirt contests (free pin?a coladas for the winners), and a classic Hawaiian snacks (including spam sushi, of course!). A suggested donation of $10 will benefit the art center’s Capital Campaign, towards the purchase of a new residence building in Denmark.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Maine author Blaize Nolynne is holding a discussion of her book, “The Captain’s Last Year, One Life to Live: Battling the Flame and Cancer,” from 1-1:30 at Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. There will be books available and a giveaway of an autographed book as well as music by Katherine Rhoda and refreshments. The event benefits West Baldwin Fire Chief Jeff Douglass with medical expenses from terminal cancer.
Feb. 14: Cabin Fever Book and Bake Sale at the New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road, from 8 a.m.-noon (snow date Feb. 21 from 8 a.m.-noon). In addition to a large assortment of adult books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games, there are vintage books including vintage Maine books and an awesome assortment of “Guy Fict” for stocking up the man cave this winter. Home-baked goodies on sale. For more information call 926-4840.
Feb. 14-15: The Sebago Lake Region Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Feb. 14 and 15, which is Maine’s Free Fishing Weekend, with registration and weigh stations opening at 7 a.m. each morning until 5 p.m. The Children’s Cancer Program Polar Dip will also take place on Saturday at noon. Also on Saturday there will be helicopter rides, activities for children including a sliding hill. The prize pool is comprised of the $100,000 prize for beating the state’s largest recorded togue out of Sebago Lake, and every entry is also entered for the 2015 Polaris Sportsman ATV, an ice fishing package valued at $1,500 from Cabela’s for the winning togue of the derby that weekend, plus many other prizes from the $15,000-$18,000 prize pool. For more information and to register go to www.icefishingderby.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: The Board of Directors of Schoolhouse Arts Center will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at Standish Town Hall (175 Northeast Road, Standish). Officers will be reporting on 2014, talking about goals for 2015, and electing directors for 2015. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Schoolhouse at 642-3743 or email us at schoolhousearts@gmail.com.
ONGOING EVENTS
• Do you need health insurance? Do you need to re-enroll in the health coverage you now have? The open enrollment period for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) runs through Feb. 15. Amy March, certified Navigator, will answer your questions and/or help you apply at the Bridgton Community Center. Call 452-2493. Her help is free, confidential, and impartial.
• Kiwanis Club of Standish holds dinner/meetings every Wednesday at 40 Kiwanis Beach Road, Standish. Social time 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers vary. Kid-friendly. For more information and reservations call 642-2088 or go to www.kiwanisbeach.org. Guests welcome.
• Standish Watchdog Group “Meet and Learn clinics” are held 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at Maine Street Grill, corner of routes 25 and 35 in Standish. Learn about town governance and happenings in Standish. Everyone welcome. Call 608-6835 or www.standishwatchdog.com for more information.
• All area men and women over 50, come every Wednesday to the Gray Town Hall, (second floor of the Henry Pennell Municipal Complex at 24 Main St.), from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Make new friends, and keep your minds young with Scrabble, Canasta, Mexican Train Dominoes, Pinochle, Rummicube, etc. Your favorite game not listed? Bring it with you. Occasional guest speakers on issues of interest to seniors. Coffee, tea and refreshments. Call Sherry at 310-3947 or Madelene at 657-7201 for more information.
• TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Chapter 0092 Windham, where Real People have Real Weight Loss, invite you to join them at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham on Tuesday evenings at 5-5:50 p.m. with meetings starting at 6 p.m. Free to try. FMI call Sherry Jorgensen at 310-3947 or visit www.tops.org.
• American Legion bingo takes place every Tuesday night at the Windham Veterans Center, located behind Big Lots on Route 302 in Windham. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird Game at 6:10 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Pull tabs and WTA, hot food, cold drinks, other goodies. Sponsored by Standish Memorial Post 128. For more information, call 642-5583 or visit www.post128.org.
• Want to learn how to search the Internet? Set up an email account? Learn to use a Kindle or iPad? Download an ebook? Use Skype or Facebook? Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago has two volunteers who are ready to sit with you one-on-one and help you with whatever technology you want to learn. Tony is available from 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. Scot can help on Wednesdays. Please call the library at 787-2321 for a free appointment. Leave a message with your name and number.
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes any family members or friends who find themselves needing support for dealing with someone challenged with a mental illness. Meetings take place at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302 the first Monday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. FMI, Eileen at 655-4193.
• Al-anon meets every Thursday 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Naples Methodist Church, on the Village Green. Newcomers welcome. FMI, call 693-4535.
• “The Writers” gather on the third Monday of each month at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302, from 6-8 p.m. Authors of all types are invited to support one another, to listen and render opinions when asked, with respect and courtesy. If you are interested in joining, stop by or call Betty Libby at 655-9214.
• A free car seat check sponsored by Safe Kids Maine takes place the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windham Fire-Rescue, 718 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), North Windham. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide free assistance with car seat installations and recall checks. FMI, 899-9461 or www.maineseatcheck.org.
• The Wings ‘N Things Clothes Closet of the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ (941 Meadow Road, Casco Village) invites you to come shopping. You won’t believe your eyes when you see all the beautiful new and gently used clothing, mostly name-brands, most $1 or less. Open Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. FMI, 627-4282.
• The Poland Springs Woodcarvers meet the first Friday and third Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m. at the Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Main St., Poland. If you are a woodcarver or just interested in woodcarving, please attend. All levels of carvers invited. Bring something for Show & Tell. FMI, contact Chuck Friis at 576-3811.
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