Garage Sale

A garage sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 37 Northern Pines, off Route 85 in Raymond, near Crescent Lake.

Legion Meets

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Windham Veterans Center, with a 5 p.m. social and dinner, and 6 p.m. business meeting. Bring a friend and share the Legion experience. The Windham Veterans Center is on Memorial Drive, turn off Route 302 at Friendly’s and go all the way to the end.

Adopt a Horse

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is New England’s largest equine shelter. The nonprofit organization serves abused horses which Maine law enforcement officers have removed from abusive situations. Once the animals arrive at the farm, they receive all necessary veterinary services. Daily care and individualized attention are provided by MSSPA staff and volunteers.

When the animals are fully recovered, they are adopted into or fostered by loving families. Animals which are unsuitable for placement receive sanctuary services. No local, state or federal funding is received by the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals. The organization relies solely on private donations, grants, bequests and fundraising activities to underwrite the costs of operating the farm.

The public can visit the MSSPA’s 279 River Road farm in Windham and meet some of the horses. They are open to the public each day from 1-6 p.m. The website at www.msspa.org (where you will also find an adoption application) will keep you up to date on what’s happening at the MSSPA, or go on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MEHorseRescue, Twitter @MEhorserescue and Instagram at MaineHorseRescue. You can also call 892-3040.

Marriage Intentions

Recent marriage intentions filed in the Windham Town Clerk’s office include: William Schreiber and Cherise Davis, Tal Litscitz and Daija Page, Gary Parks and Leighann Velez, Michael Jones and Jyoti Goodwin, Heather Gerry-Pendleton and Stephen Herbert, James Willwerth and Carrie Bailey, Patrick Callahan and Christine Callahan, and Guy Tinkham and Virginia Kennie.

At the Library

Monday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m., Story Time & simple craft

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10:15 a.m., Books & Babies

Wednesday, Aug. 5, All Day, Child Activity Sheet*, 12 noon, Puzzle Me This sheet, 2 p.m., Pet Show

Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Yoga for Children, 10:30 a.m., Craft Day

Friday, Aug. 7, 10:15 a.m., Downton Abbey showing

Saturday, Aug. 8, Library open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ongoing through Monday, August 31, Letterboxing (ask in Children’s Room)

Some of these programs are part of the 2015 Summer Reading Program. See www.windham.lib.me.us/summer-reading-programs. For more information about any of these or other events at the library, contact the library (892-1908) or go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar.

Logo Contest

Windham Parks & Recreation Department needs a department logo. Here’s your chance to design one and maybe win some great prizes. The winner will receive a pair of free Funtown/Splashtown tickets. Windham Parks and Rec staff will choose the winner. Entry deadline is Friday, July 31. For more information and an entry form, contact the Parks & Rec Department at 892-1905.

Unity Service

On Thursdays, July 30 and Aug. 27, a Sacred Song and Gong Meditation service will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity of Greater Portland, River Road, Windham with Rev. Todd Glacy. Donations accepted.

Grief Support

VNA Home Health Hospice is offering an open grief support meeting the first Tuesday of the month, at North Windham Union Church. The service is provided by the church, and will be from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 4. For more information, contact Linda Hopkins, bereavement support coordinator, VNA Home Health Hospice, 400-8714. This is a free community outreach service; VNA would like to help as many people as they can.

Open House

Friends Church will hold an Open House on Saturday, Aug. 8. The historic landmark will be open for people to see the old Meetinghouse. There will be a free lunch for anyone between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Meetinghouse was built in 1849; it is on Route 202 (Gray Road) right across from Windham Human Services and the Public Safety Building.

Medicare

On Tuesdays, Aug. 4 and 18, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer Medicare help at the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. A Welcome to Medicare seminar is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon. In addition to the seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m.-noon. Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register for a seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Seminar walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur at the same location in September. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Veterans Support

Veterans Support Officer Matt Haley will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Note these are longer hours to meet the increasing need. If you have questions about benefits and are a veteran or dependent of a veteran, stop by. No appointment is needed. VSO Haley is available on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. He can also be reached at his new office location near the Portland Airport, 151 Jetport Blvd., Room 138W. Phone 822-2391 or Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov.

Bingo at Veterans Center

Every Tuesday through October, is Bingo Night at the Windham Veterans Center, provided by Standish American Legion Memorial Post 128. Doors are open at 4 p.m. and the Early Bird game starts at 6:10 p.m. with the regular games starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments including hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and baked goods available for sale by the Windham Field Allen Post 148 Auxiliary. All proceeds go to benefit veterans and their families.

Discount Tickets

For the 2015 season, Windham Parks & Rec has discounted admission tickets to a few of southern Maine’s favorite spots – tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Department during regular business hours. They include Funtown/Splashtown combination, $27; Splashtown only, $20; Aquaboggan, $15; Junior golf cards, $40 (discounts at 17 southern Maine golf courses).

Yard Sale

Windham Center Stage Theater is holding a yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the gym at Windham town hall. Depending on the weather, the sale may be outside. We’re told there are Halloween costume ideas, props, lots of other costumes and great stuff. You can help them raise needed funds by renting a table (only $25) to sell your own articles, donate items (or money) or come and shop. To find out more contact: www.windhamtheater.org or https://www.facebook.com/windhamcenterstage.