‘Join Hands Day’

A Westbrook community cleanup will be held 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 5, with volunteers meeting at Riverbank Park at 8:45 a.m.

A helper at the park will collect donated bottles and cans that can also be taken to 302 Redemption Center, 26 Bridgton Road (Route 302), Westbrook. Proceeds from the bottles and cans drive will benefit the Westbrook Food Pantry.

A rain date for the cleanup is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 6, with volunteers meeting at 12:45 p.m.

Westbrook churches and civic groups are joining forces for the cleanup. For more information, call Michelle at Westbrook city hall at 591-8110.

Eagles Auxiliary hosting convention

Westbrook Auxiliary No. 2977 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will host the Maine State Auxiliary Convention on May 4, 5, and 6 at 89 Saco St.

Registration and a buffet will kick off the convention, “Eagle Wings of Love,” between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, May 4. The state meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight.

On Saturday, May 5, registration and breakfast will be 7:30-9:30 a.m. with a meeting at 10 a.m. A social hour is scheduled for 5 p.m.; banquet at 6 p.m.; and entertainment 8 p.m. to midnight.

The three-day convention concludes on Sunday, May 6, with a meeting at 10 a.m. The meeting includes the Maine State Memorial Team and installation of state officers.

For more information, call Delores Bailey, secretary, at 856-2337; Jill Doiron, 854-9206; or Emma Dumont, 854-9634.

Pet owners be courteous

Keith Cummings of Westbrook Public Services is asking people walking pets to be courteous and clean up after them.

Dogs aren’t allowed in Riverbank Park, but are allowed on the walk along the Presumpscot River.