Support your local firemen

Don’t miss the hottest ticket in Naples. Saturday, April 24, is the night to have fun with your friends while supporting a good cause. The 4th Annual Naples Fire Department Comedy Night begins at 6 p.m with a silent auction and cash bar. Come check out all the wonderful auction items local businesses have donated while smelling the awesome BBQ dinner cooking fresh out of Lake Region Caterer’s oven on wheels! Dinner starts at 7 p.m., and the laughs kick off at 8 p.m. The comedians are always top notch! And they are coming to you, no need to drive all the way to Portland. It all happens right inside the Naples Fire Department on Route 302. Call 693-6852 for information or tickets. You can also purchase tickets at the Naples Town Office or A2M Variety on Route 302. Tickets are $25 and the show is intended for mature audiences.

National symbols at Songo Locks School

Congratulations to Mrs. Wetmore and her second-grade class. They studied and did a presentation on some of America’s national symbols including the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore and more. Each team of two researched their symbol. They then made posters and listed facts they thought interesting. In addition, they memorized a poem and learned songs about America, learned how to do the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language, and made hearts painted like flags. Parents were invited to share in all of this at an evening presentation put on by the students. Mrs. Wetmore would like to thank the parents and teachers who worked to make this project possible. Thanks also goes to Aubuchon Hardware for donating sand the students needed to hold their flags in buckets. I truly think a project like this should be required for all of us, young and old alike!

Songo Locks Student Council

Fifth-graders make up the Student Council at Songo Locks. Along with their advisors, they have been very busy. The Student Council generates positive activities that all students can participate in. Their recent projects include Pennies for Haiti, a safety patrol, Sports Day, turkey grams, Green Day, letters to soldiers and more. Congratulations to the very energetic students that make up the council. Their activities go a long way to help others and promote a positive spirit in the school. Student Council members include Lauren Williams, Meghan Brown, Catherine Christiansen, Holly Conlon, Andrew Terry, Elizabeth Girard, Jackson Dinsmore, and Kelly Paul. Advisors are Hilary Hamilton, Kate Overcash, Kathy Devoe, Betsey Wandishin and Heather Jordan. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work!

Naples Grange

The Naples Grange No. 94 is reaching out to local business owners to support the 2nd Grange Lobster Bake, held on the Naples Village Green on Route 302. The event will take place Aug. 14 between 11 a.m. and 3pm. The event’s mission is to promote Maine and some of what it has to offer. The menu offers Maine staples in an effort to support Maine fishermen and agriculture, including lobster, Maine potatoes and corn. There will also be a Chinese auction during the festivities as well as entertainment. It will be a fun day for everyone.

The Grange is seeking sponsors for the event and will offer space on the Naples Village Green for those who wish to display Maine products and/or services. Please contact Billie Lynn Tux with any questions, ideas, or comments at 671-5804 or [email protected].

Naples Library happenings

The American Red Cross is coming to Naples! They will be offering a babysitting course sponsored by Naples Library on Saturdays, May 1 and May 8. Each mandatory session runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The course is recommended for ages 11-15. Participants should sign up in advance, as space is limited. The cost is $25. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate for child and infant CPR. Call 693-6841 to register or stop by the library. Please note all attendees should bring lunch and a snack.

Attention Red Sox fans! You won’t want to miss this one! Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, April 30, at the Naples Library and be entered to win two tickets to a Red Sox game. In addition, your name will be announced as the “Blood Donor of the Game” for all of Fenway to hear! The drive runs from 12-5 p.m.

Chinese auction

The Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion are once again putting on their annual Chinese auction to be held on Saturday, May 1. Previews begin at 4 p.m., with the drawing starting at 6 p.m.

Scholarships available

The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring four $250 scholarships for traditional high school students in the Sebago Lake Region. Area students should contact the guidance counselor at Lake Region High School for information and an application. Students can also contact Barbara Clark at 892-8214 or [email protected].

Free community meal

Our neighbors in Raymond at the Christ Chapel Church are once again kindly offering the surrounding communities a complimentary hot meal. The event will take place Friday, May 21, from 4:30 -6 p.m. The meal will include lasagna, mac and cheese, salads, desserts and sugar free items will be available. Christ Chapel is located at 37 Northern Pines Road (off Route 85, near Crescent Lake). For information, contact the church at 655-5058.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to David Allenson, owner of Tony’s Foodland, for winning the Naples Grange Citizen of the Year award! Thank you David, for always being so generous with your time and resources when called upon! Thank you for the community events that you host throughout the year (my favorite is the Christmas Open House). And on a personal note, thank you very kindly for listening to a customer (me) and getting into the store an item you did not normally carry! Now that is customer service!

Congratulations to Barb McDonough and Boni Rickett, who were recipients of Eco-Maine’s Eco-Excellence award for initiating a recycling program for the Town Offices! They also are in the process of making the lighting more energy efficient.

Congratulations to the four Lake Region High School poets for winning the state poetry “Slam Competition.” Winners were Ashley McGinn, Monica Couvillion, Lauren Oliver and Teagan Ramos.