Dundee Park Opens

Dundee Park opening has been delayed until Saturday, June 8, due to continued work on the handicapped access ramp.

And the Winner is….

Beth Saczik, of Raymond, was the winner in the recent Theatre/Dinner Ticket promotion by Windham Food Pantry. The raffle was available to anyone who donated a specified amount of food by May 30 when the winner was announced. A big thank-you to all who participated and helped the food pantry. Your support is genuinely appreciated.

Chicken Cookout

The Windham Land Trust will hold their semi-annual chicken cookout at Friends Church on Gray Road on Saturday, June 8, starting at 5 p.m. A complete meal for $10 includes a half chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, beverage and homemade pie. Eat in or take out.

Craft Show & Sale

On Saturday, June 8, Windham Hill United Church of Christ will host a Craft Show & Sale with proceeds to go to H.O.M.E co-op from Orland. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Items for sale include handmade pottery, wooden crafts, jellies and jams, quilts, leather goods, jewelry and more. H.O.M.E. co-op benefits the rural poor of Hancock County.

Reservations Due June 10

Windham Community Cafe? at Unity Gardens, Tandberg Trail, will hold a catered meal on Thursday, June 13. A meat platter with rolls, potato salad, cole slaw and apple pie will be available for a donation of $5 for those 60 and older. All seniors invited. Reservations required by June 10. Call Virginia Billings at 892-3891. The Community Cafe? is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Senior Center Open

Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. Monday to Thursday at the former Little Falls School in Gorham and has a continuous offering of activities including pickleball, card games, bingo, crafts and more. Drop in and inquire about membership.

Summerfest Hosts Car Show

The fourth annual Duane Clark Scholarship Fund Car Show, hosted by the Windham High School Class of 1954, will be held at Windham Summerfest, on Saturday, June 22, at the high school. Registration is from 7:30-10 a.m., $7 registration fee. The Summerfest Parade lineup is at 11 a.m. and many registrants will participate. First, second and third place winners in 24 classes will receive trophies. Special awards will be given for Best of Show, Duane Clark Cup and a Super Wheels qualifying event. All proceeds go toward the Duane Clark Scholarship Fund. An annual award is given to a Windham High School graduate. For more information, contact Stan or Cheryl Page at 892-7389 or Julia Cheney, 247-6414.

Loan Closet Needs

Windham Loan Closet has been loaning medical supplies at no cost to Windham residents since the days when the polio vaccine was new. Continually staffed by volunteer residents all these years, the Loan Closet is in need of shower seats, transfer wheelchairs and electric hospital beds. If you have one to donate or one you are no longer using, call 892-1907 to arrange a time to drop off the item. The Loan Closet is at 221 Windham Center Road near the library.

June Events at Unity

The following will take place in June at Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, Windham. On June 12, 19 and 26, at 8 p.m., a class called “Introduction to the Reflective Process” will be facilitated by Patricia Paine; the Summer Solstice Celebration is at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, and includes Potluck, Kirtan, drumming and fire circle. On Sunday, June 30, the 10 a.m. morning message will be “Everyone Already Knows,” followed by a workshop called “Perfect Happiness Now” conducted by Jon Mundy, Ph.D, author. For more information, call 893-1233 or go to www.unitygreaterportland.org.

Democrats Meet

Windham Democratic Town committee will host the Lakes Region’s Democrats meeting on Monday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Windham Public Library. For more information contact WDTC Chair Mark Bryant at 892-6591.

VFW Post 10643 Meets

On Wednesday, June 12, the Windham VFW Post 10643 will meet at Windham Veterans Center. Supper will be at 5 p.m. followed by meeting at 6 p.m. To get to the Veterans Center, take Veterans Memorial Drive by Friendly’s and follow to the end. The Center is behind the Windham Mall.

Help for Veterans

On June 12, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay is available at the Windham Veterans Center, as she is on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month, from 9 a.m. until noon. She assists veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed.

Book Sale

A big annual book sale is planned for Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham Hill UCC. Have any extra books to donate? They’re also looking for CDs and DVDs. Not accepting text books, technology books, VHS tapes. Think ahead during your spring cleaning and start a book box for this book sale. Any questions, you can contact Sylvia Sullivan.

Yard Sale

Windham Hill Club will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the junction of Pope, Ward and Windham Center roads. The Club is a women’s social group that promotes the preservation and care of this historic area. Proceeds of the sale assist local community organizations with their efforts.

Pig Roast

Raymond Village Community Church UCC is hosting an old-fashioned pig roast on Saturday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. The menu includes spit-roasted pork, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread and desserts. Hot dog baskets, with sides for the kids, $4.00. Pork dinner with all sides, $9.50. Rain or shine. For more information, call 655-4670. The church is at 27 Main Street (Route 121 just north of Route 302, Raymond Village).

Veterans Health Services

On Wednesday, June 19, combat veteran and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Clifford Trott from Portland Vet Center, is available at Windham Veterans Center for appointments with veterans seeking information and/or help. Call 780-3584 to make an appointment. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended.