Remembering the Derby

The popular TV program with the Maine accents, North Woods Law, will be premiering on May 29 (Animal Planet) and on June 26 and will feature our own Sebago Lake ice fishing derby. Go to http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/north-woods-law. The second program will be the ice fishing show. The name of the show is “Ice Holes” and it premieres on May 30 at 10 p.m. on the National Geographic Channel. It’s looking like the episode from the weigh station will air on Friday, June 13, at 10 p.m. Here is a link to the Ice Holes show: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ice-holes/episodes/all-in1/.

Lippman Park Family Day

The annual fishing derby for youngsters age 14 and under will kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Donnabeth Lippman Park Family Day. Register by May 30. The derby lasts from 9-11 a.m. and Brian Ross, Parks and Recreation director, says you can “win a prize for every fish caught – bring your own bait and it can’t be live – so, lures only.” The fishing derby is for boys and girls 14 and under. During the same hours, a family scavenger hunt will be held. Complete the hunt and the family name is entered into a raffle. Prizes will be drawn at 11 a.m. A radio-controlled boat demonstration will start at 11 a.m. by the Greater Portland RC Boaters. Come and enjoy some miniature boats ranging in size from only 2-3 feet to 8 feet in length. Free hot dogs and drinks also start at 11 a.m. for whole family. All Windham residents are invited to enjoy the free activities and food – and to see the improvements and changes at Donnabeth Lippman Park, formerly known as Chaffin Pond Preserve. Please register by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 892-1905 by May 30.

Relay for Life

On Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Windham Lions Club will hold a yard sale at 411 Pope Road, to benefit the Windham Relay for Life: American Cancer Society. Please no early birds. All proceeds go directly to the Relay Committee.

Good Shepherd Comes to Windham

On Thursday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-noon, Good Shepherd Food-Bank Mobile unit will be at Windham Food Pantry. This event is open to Windham residents. If you have not already signed up with the pantry, all you need to do is show you are a Windham resident with a lease, CMP or water bill, or something mailed to you. Everyone needs to bring bags or boxes to take the food items home. See you there.

Open House at Senior Center

Now at its new location, the White Rock Grange in Gorham, the Lakes Region Seniors will hold an open house on Monday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon of baked beans, hot dogs, salads, beverages and a June birthday cake will be enjoyed. Suggested donation is $5. The public is invited to stop in and see what’s going on. For more information, call Cheryl (892-9879) or Blanche (892-5604).

Growing Time

The Windham Community Garden, located on Route 202 next to the Public Safety Building, is starting its fourth year and always welcomes new gardeners. As this column is being written on May 23, there are only four beds available – go to www.windhamcommunitygardens.org to get an application. A 10×20 bed is $25 for the season. For more information, call Marge Govoni at 892-7192.

At the Library

Artwork by Virginia A. March of Windham is on exhibit at the Windham Public Library through July 31. The 9-year-old artist has been drawing since the age of 4 and recently had her first art show at the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association Library in Portland. Her dream is to work in fashion or interior design, and she says that, “drawing gives me the chance to create fashion, design and have fun.” Stop by the library to see the nearly two-dozen pieces, which are on display. Visit www.windham.lib.me.us/exhibits for more information or call the library for hours or for directions (892-1908). The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road.