Veteran’s Day

Take a couple of hours on Monday, Nov. 11, and spend it at Windham Veterans Center to honor our military, past and present. Special guests, dedications in the Memorial Garden, music by the Windham Chamber Singers and refreshments are just part of the plans. It all begins at 11 a.m. The Veterans Center is at the end of Memorial Drive, right next to Friendly’s, and we’ll see you there.

Christmas Fair

Windham Historical Society will hold its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10 at the Society headquarters, 234 Windham Center Road. Handmade gifts, decorations, wreaths, unique tree ornaments, sweet treats, linens and much more from yesteryear.

Holiday Fair

A holiday fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., w/luncheon. Windham Hill UCC Fellowship Hall, 140 Windham Center Road. Wreaths, cemetery baskets, baked goods, jewelry, decorations, silent auction, pies to order, crafts.

Honoring Military

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the worship service at the Windham Community Church, Route 202 in South Windham will be held in honor of our military veterans. Col. Mary Milbury, retired Army chaplain will be speaking. Serivce is at 10 a.m. and includes patriotic music. All are invited to attend

Health Insurance Marketplace

On Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m., Opportunity Alliance will hold a meeting at the Windham Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. to explain about applying for the Affordable Care Act. Whether you’re uninsured, or just want to explore your choices, this is an opportunity to find out more. FMI call Barbara at the library, 892-1908 or Opportunity Alliance at 877-429-6884 or 523-5045.

VFW Meets

Windham VFW will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Windham Veterans Center, North Windham. Supper at 5 p.m. followed by regular business meeting at 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving Help Available

Windham Food Pantry will assist residents who need a turkey and help getting their Thanksgiving dinner together. Call Colette at 892-1931 for information. Deadline for Thanksgiving food assistance is Friday, Nov. 15.

Chamber Singers’ Soncert

Tickets are on sale at www.windhamchambersingers.com, for the annual “An American Family Holiday,” Saturday, Dec. 7, at Windham Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10-$30 and the concert features the Windham Chamber Singers, Ashley Liberty, Daniel Strange and Norm Lewis.

Book and Bake Sale

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the library will hold a book and bake sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A preview sale will be on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 fee for each person entering the building. If you have any questions, call 892-1908. Baked goods may be left in the Children’s Room on Friday, Nov. 15. Please note any items that contain nuts. Individual serving packages always sell well. The library is overwhelmed with book donations at the moment and asks that donors wait until December to donate more. The sale prices will be $1.00 for adult hard cover books or audio/visual items. Paperbacks and children’s hard cover chapter books are 50 cents and other children’s books, 25 cents.

Cabaret and Dinner

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Faith Lutheran Church, Roosevelt Trail, will hold a Fall Cabaret and Spaghetti Dinner. Doors open at 5:30; dinner at 6 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Dinner includes homemade minestrone soup, salad, spaghetti and meatballs, tiramisu, bread and beverages. Following dinner, a “Knock your Socks off Cabaret” featuring current music and show tunes from the past. Tickets are limited. Call 627-7007 or 415-9742 for tickets.