Lions Journey For Sight

Nine Lions and friends completed the annual 5-mile journey from The Oliver Stores in New Gloucester to the True Value Plaza in Gray on Saturday, June 10, to benefit the blind and visually impaired.

The walk helps provide eye exams and glasses for children and adults in the Gray/New Gloucester communities who cannot afford them on their own and helps support the services of the Iris Network, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and other programs providing service to the blind and visually impaired.

The Lions wish to express their sincere appreciation to the many community businesses whose generous contributions make life (and sight) a little better for the people of Gray and New Gloucester.

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The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church in Gray is holding its Annual Bake Sale on Saturday, June 30 (rain or shine), at the Gray Shop N’ Save, Gray Plaza on Route 100, starting at 8 a.m. Stop by and pick up some baked goods. They will have cookies, muffins, pies and much more.

There’s Still Time

The Patriot Soccer Club would like to announce that the registration deadline has been extended to July 1, 2012. If you have not registered, you still have time to do so and it is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 13. For more information on the club or to register online go to: www.patriotsoccerclub.org

Summer Theater

There are performance opportunities for high schoolers in Backyard Theater’s production of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings in Gray, with outdoor performances for family and friends. Actors of all abilities are welcome.

A Musical Summer Camp featuring: Beauty and the Beast, starts July 23 in Gray. This three-week summer camp for ages 7-15, includes a free “How to Audition” workshop in Gray on June 27. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a before- and after-care option is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also available are one-week summer camp options including, puppetry, storybook and improv.

Fiddlehead Art & Science Center is a nonprofit organization serving local communities. For more information, visit www.fiddleheadcenter.org or call the center at 207-657-2244.

Come One, Come All

A public supper, consisting of baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts and beverages, will be held on Saturday, June 23, 5 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 115, in Gray. Adults $8, children under 12, $4. The hall is handicapped accessible. For more information call 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.

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Spring Meadows Golf Club and Gray Recreation Department are proud to announce a new PGA Junior Golf program. It will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Instruction will cover basic golf fundamentals, rules of the game, golf etiquette, putting, chipping and full swing.

The cost is $90 (includes a tee off gift, T-shirt, professional instruction and final evening BBQ celebration). This golf session is for ages 11 to 17 and are held July 10 to August 7 (5 classes). While it is recommended that participants have their own clubs, it’s not mandatory. For more information contact PGA Professional Ben Morey at 657-2586.

Summer Fun

at the Library

The Gray Public Library will be showing a free movie each Thursday from June 28-Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. They will be playing: John Carter, Big Miracle, Racing Stripe, Love Bug, Babe, ET, The Lorax, Mary Poppins, Star Wars; New Hope.

The summer reading theme at the Gray Public Library is “Dream Big.” Reading sign-up is until June 23. Summer reading starts Friday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m., with Dream Catchers, July 6 Sand Drawings: Australia, July 13 Guatemalan Worry Dolls, July 20 Owls, July 27 Inventions and August 3 finale.

The library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Please contact the library at 657-4110 or www.gray.lib.me.us for more information.

Blood Drive Winner

Gray-NG Lions Club member Dean Neal presented a gift certificate for $100 worth of fuel oil to Jenna Carlson of Gray, lucky winner at the May 21st Lions Blood Drive.

The fuel oil was donated by Mark Feensta, owner of Our Oil Inc., to help encourage people to come to the Lions drive. The result was a very successful drive yielding 96 pints of precious blood. The Lions and Red Cross are very grateful for Mark’s generous donation.

Gray Rec News

At the Gray Recreation office pick up your Discount Funtown/Splashtown combo passes, which are reduced to $27 each (regularly $36) and Water Country passes are reduced to $30 (regularly $37.99). No refunds or exchanges and are available while supplies last.

The Josh Libby Memorial Kickball Tournament has been postponed until Sunday, July 1, due to the projected inclement weather forecast. Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns.

For more information on all programs, call 657-2323 or visit www.grayrec.com.

At the Wildlife Park

On Saturday, June 23, at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 in Gray, come to learn why you’ll want to hire a registered Maine Guide for your next outdoor adventure. The Maine Guide’s Association is made up of professionals dedicated to promoting a quality, ethical and legal outdoor experience for all. FMI, www.maineguides.org

On the following Saturday, June 30, the ATV Maine organization will be featured. Check out their exhibit, some ATVs, and find out how you can become a member of a local club. Kids can test-ride a child-sized ATV on a short, supervised course. FMI, www.atvmaine.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, these special displays may be viewed from approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 657-4977, ext. 0.

We Voted

For voting results on the Tuesday, June 12, election go to www.graymaine.org or call 657-3339.

The recent Lions Walk participants were, from left, John Plapis, Moe Ellis, Irene Murray, Angela Plant, Matt Kuchinski, Dave Guiseley, John Kuchinski, Linda Plapis and Bob Burbank. (Courtesy photo)