Food train gearing up

Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., is beginning its seventh year of  “Climb Aboard the Food Train,” raising money and food donations for the Westbrook Food Pantry.

The pantry is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that helped over 900 people experiencing food insecurity last year. The church said in a press release the food train has grown every year in its scope and the amount donated.

In 2017, the effort raised more than $8,000, along with 150 large boxes of nonperishable food items. Collection jars and food boxes are being placed in more than 100 businesses and churches throughout the city.

Businesses that would like to be a corporate donor can leave contact information with the church. The train will run through May 6, when all donations will be taken to the Westbrook Food Pantry to fill their shelves and enable them to buy milk and eggs, fresh produce and meat, and whatever else is needed to keep food in stock.

“The people of Trinity anticipate another great outpouring of generosity in our community and appreciate the churches and businesses that will be collecting food and money,” the church said.

For more information, contact the Trinity Lutheran Church office at 854-5653 or email office@trinitywestbrook.com.

Local man to join WPD 

Nate Mandeville graduated with a degree in criminal justice from Southern Maine Community College in December and is now enrolled at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. Upon completion, Mandeville will become a member of the Westbrook Police Department.

‘Sprouting Daisies’

Girl Scouts of Maine has announced it will host a free Sprouting Daisies event for girls who are entering kindergarten or first grade and their families at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Canal School, 102 Glenwood Ave.

For more information, visit girlscoutsofmaine.org or call 888-922-4763.

Library kids’ movies

Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is hosting a  movie for toddlers/preschoolers 10-11 a.m. and a kids’ movie 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23.

B-ball stars challenge former Patriots

A team of Westbrook, Gorham and Windham all star basketball players will take on former New England Patriots players at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave.

Gates open at 6 p.m. and the event includes opportunities for photos and autographs.

The game benefits Triad, a senior citizen group that partners with police in Gorham, Westbrook and Windham to enhance safety.