Town office notes

Regular town office hours are Monday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is closed for lunch Monday-Friday from noon-1 p.m.

For more information, call 353-2561.

Selectmen meet Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the town office.

The codes enforcement officer is available Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 25, from 5-7 p.m.

School budget

review set

The Regional School Unit 5 budget review is Wednesday, April 24, at the Durham Community School cafeteria. There will be a light meal at 5:30 p.m. and public comment starting at 6:30.

Heaven’s Blend

concert Saturday

The band Heaven’s Blend will Saturday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Hallowell Road, Pownal. The concert will be presented in a coffeehouse format with light refreshments. Admission is free and there will be a free will offering. Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, lay person, 240-1637.

Bean supper April 13

The Masonic Lodge is hosting a bean supper Saturday, April 13, from 4:30-6 p.m., at the lodge building, Route 136 across from the River Park. On the menu are baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles, homemade pies. The price is $7.50 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5.

CPR class being offered

A CPR class will be offered on Sunday, April 14, from 1-3 p.m., at the Shiloh Chapel Fellowship Hall, Shiloh Road, Durham. Cost is $25. This is a health-care provider level class, and is open both for first-timers or those needing renewal. Andrew Primevara, from Durham Fire & Rescue, is lead instructor. Call to get on the list; registration will be onsite. 353-4463, or email [email protected].

Historical society seeking local artists

The Durham Historical Society is seeking local artists interested in displaying their work at the group’s art show to be held in May. If interested, contact Margaret Wentworth, 725-6935, or Rita Merrill, 319-5866.

Participants sought

for parade, 5K

The Durham Memorial Day Parade Committee is now accepting float and participation registration forms for the 2013 Memorial Day Parade. The committee is also accepting registration forms for the 2013 Amvet’s 5K. Sponsors are being sought for both events. For registration forms and more information, see http://durhamme.com/durham-life/memorial-day-parade-and-festivities/, or contact Joe Howe at 353-9110 or email [email protected].

PTA seeking auction donations

The Durham PTA’s fourth annual auction is April 27. The PTA uses the money raised to provide field trips, enrichment programs and many teacher-requested educational tools for students.

The organization seeks auction donations of a product, service or anything creative. Tax deduction information will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Decker at [email protected].

Food pantry

The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach’s food pantry and clothing bank hours are: Wednesday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday: 8 a.m.-10 a.m. LACO serves the communities of Bowdoin, Durham and Lisbon. The website is www.lacopantry.org.

The physical address for food and clothing is the Marion T. Morse Community Center, enter from the Berry Avenue side behind the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The clothing bank cannot accept furniture, appliances, etc., as they do not have the room to store them. For more, call Debbie at 240-1637.

Posting town news

John Ricker is responsible for the town channel and website. To reach him with information on an event or meeting for the channel or website, email him at [email protected], [email protected], or call 353-2561, ext. 16. The website is durhamme.com.

Community center

for rent

Durham Eureka Community Center available to rent for small groups of 50 or less. It’s appropriate for showers, birthday gatherings and meetings. Contact Anita Sellars for more information at 353-6217.

Local church services

The First Congregational Church of Durham has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Services for the Shiloh Church are every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Services for Friends Meeting are every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.