Planning an event?

The Windham Veterans Center (in back of the Windham Mall) has a beautiful facility available to rent for a variety of functions including parties, banquets, receptions, graduation parties, reunions, workshops, auctions, and more. Plenty of parking, kitchen facilities, tables and chairs are all here. Space available for 200 people. For more information, call 892-1159 and leave a message, or Don Swander at 892-7242, cell 838-1455.

Boys’ clothes needed

The Free Windham Clothes Closet is open each Friday from 10:00 until noon and is open to Windham residents as well as neighboring communities. They are in need of gently used boys clothing size 5-6 and boy’s pants sizes 7-16. The clothes closet is located on the lower level and is accessible through the back door. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the front door.

Cooking for one or two

Many people find it difficult to prepare meals for one or two people. Find out how easily this can be done at “Cooking for One or Two”, on Thursday, March 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail (Route 115) in Windham. Robin Metcalf, UME Co-operative Extension Service will present this program which is free of charge. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging, call 1-800-427-7411, ext. 529 or drop in! Light refreshments will be serviced and there will be a door prize. Sign up for lunch, if you wish, by calling 892-3891 48 hours ahead of the event.

Library Tea

Everyone is welcome to attend the Windham Public Library afternoon tea on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and think spring! For more information call Barbara or Laurel at 892-1908.

Book Group

Robert Goolrick’s “A Reliable Wife”, will be the subject book for the March 30 Book Group at Windham Public Library. Everyone is welcome to this 6:15 p.m. gathering. For more information call Barbara or Laurel at 892-1908.

Memorial Day parade

Yes! Windham will have a Memorial Day parade, at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, May 31. The parade will be followed by ceremonies at the high school and a public rededication of Field Allen school. Community members and organizations who wish to join Windham veterans and the town may contact Don McCormack (Myngame@aol.com) or Dave Tanguay, Service Officer, American Legion Post 148 (892-1306) Parade organizers are looking for military service members, veterans, individuals, groups, and organizations including scout groups, youth groups, civic and social groups and any others who would like to help celebrate Memorial Day. We are looking for color guards, marching units, theme floats and groups in period costume. Antique car, truck and tractor club participation is also most welcome. So, show your colors and support for the Veterans. Come join the parade. Planning on being in the Summerfest parade? Why not get double the exposure and join the Memorial Day parade as well!

Attention gardeners

The Community Garden Committee meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the room behind the cafeteria at Windham High School to discuss start-up of this new group. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome. Plans are to start the garden in the spring on an acre of town land near the skate park on Route 202 (Gray Road). For more information, call Marge Govoni, cell 310-4117 or home 892-7192 or Paul Tringali, cell 831-1395 or home 892-2878.

Free clothing – for all ages

The newly renovated Windham Clothes Closet is open Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon for Windham residents and residents of neighboring towns. It is located in the lower level of the Human Resources building, on Route 202, across from Friends Church. The new entrance is around the building and on the lower level at the back door. Donations are being accepted and now may be left at the back of the building. All items in the Clothes Closet are free. Seniors who come to the food pantry on Thursday morning may also access the food pantry at that time to avoid multiple trips.

Donations Needed for Yard Sale

Madeline Roberts has started planning for the 4th Annual Yard Sale on May 8 to benefit the Food Pantry. Did you get a Christmas gift you did not necessarily want? Please don’t throw away the singing fish, dancing plant, or chia pet you may have received — bring it to the clothes closet and food pantry for their yard sale! Also they need small appliances, dish sets, knick knacks, jewelry, lamps, sports equipment, small furniture or just anything a family can pick up at little cost. This will help raise money for the pantry. The sale in 2009 made $1700 which was designated for Christmas. Thanks to that support, 326 children benefited. It appears 2010 will have more demand for services. Yard sale donations will be accepted now through April 30th for the May 8 sale.

Used eyeglasses

The Windham Lions wish to remind the community of the ongoing used eyeglasses project. Old glasses that are no longer needed can be refinished and Lions International will distribute them throughout the world to needy recipients. Please take a moment and drop them into the Lions eyeglass boxes, located at Windham Town Hall, Windham Public Library, the offices of Dr. Colin Robinson and Dr. Roxanne Metayer, Shaw’s and Walmart.

Reunion – Classes of 1979-80-81

Windham High School Class of 1980 is planning their 30th class reunion for July 24 at the Windham Veterans Center. They are hoping the classes of 1979 and 1981 will join in so all friends and classmates can enjoy the event. For more information call Judy Vance, 892-2305 (jvance526@myfairpoint.net); Beth Hall, 892-5587 (bethie416@yahoo.com; Cheryl Nichols, 776-0219 (cnichols30@maine.rr.com) or Donnie Lucas at donnielucas1980@gmail.

Want to save some money?

North Windham Union Church runs a thrift shop downstairs in the church building on Route 302, North Windham. Everything is very neatly organized and reasonably priced. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m.