Yard Sale Leftovers

A few days ago I visited Windham’s Clothes Closet, a place where anyone can find good, clean clothing – some brand new. This service and the clothing is all free. Donations are welcome – but only clothing. The two ladies who volunteer here are busy for the few hours they are open each week. They’ve managed to create a clean, welcoming atmosphere in the basement of the Human Services Building. In addition to clothing (including shoes) there is a good selection of books and a very few selections of linen. During yard sale season, some folks have been dropping off all the “extras” from their yard sale, which requires the volunteers to sort through it to see if anything is included that they can add to the Closet. Most of the time, that doesn’t happen so they have to wait for the Salvation Army to pick it up. Room for storage is nonexistent. Hopefully, the word will get out that the Clothes Closet is just for useable clothing – not for yard sale leftovers.

Pancake Brunch

On Sunday, Aug. 3, Windham Knights of Columbus will serve a Pancake Brunch from 11 a.m.-noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Roosevelt Trail. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausages, fresh fruit, donuts from the Village Bake Shop in Raymond; coffee, tea, juice and milk. $5 per person, tickets at the door. The brunch will benefit the Vocations Program for the Diocese of Portland. The Knights try to help provide funding for men and women seeking to enter service in the religious life.

Lobsta-Fest

Faith Lutheran Church will hold a Lobsta-Fest on Sunday, Aug. 3, with 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. seatings. The menu includes lobsters, clams, potato, corn on the cob and blueberry buckle. $20 for one lobster, $25 for two. Hot dog/hamburgers in place of lobsters, $10. For reservations call Melinda, 749-9503.

Auxiliary Meets

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 148 will meet on Monday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center. Pamela Whynot is the president. Women who are interested in the Auxiliary are welcome.

Legion Meets

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Windham Veterans Center in back of Hannaford. Supper and social hour is at 5 p.m. New members are welcome. The Post now has a website: http://americanlegionwindhammaine.com.

Veterans Service Officer

VSO Jerry Smith is available from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and every second and fourth Wednesday morning at the Windham Veterans Center in North Windham. If you’re a veteran or a veteran’s dependent, and have questions about benefits, stop in and find out more. You do not need an appointment.

Class Reunion

An informal reunion for the Windham High School class of 1979 is being planned for Saturday evening, Aug. 9, around 8 p.m. at Club 302. Class member Ruth Ricker writes that they’ve been checking on Facebook but not able to reach everyone. If this is your class, you may want to add this date to your summer calendar.

Senior Center

Lakes Region Senior Center is at White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road (off Route 237), Gorham, and is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Activities include games, crafts, bingo and exercise programs. Call 892-0298 for more information. All Lakes Region senior citizens are welcome to drop in and visit.