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Until July 7: Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” June 21, 22, 28, 29 and July 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and June 23 and 30 and July 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Schoolhouse Arts Center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Until Aug. 16: The Summer Food Service Program in Gray-New Gloucester, sponsored by the MSAD 15 Food Services Department and supported by the Preble Street Maine Hunger Initiative in partnership with the Liberty Family Foundation, will be offering a free lunch to all kids and teens under the age of 18. There is no application and everyone is welcome. The meal is held at the Gray-New Gloucester High School from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and at the Liberty Family Foundation site (across from St. Gregory’s Parish) from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For more information, call Amy Bacon at 657-9331.

Saturday, July 6: Lake Region Field Hockey is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Village Side Restaurant, 377 Roosevelt Trail in Naples. The cost of the breakfast is $6 per person. A car wash will be available while dining. Donations for the car wash are appreciated. The Lake Region Field Hockey team is raising money to pay for uniforms.

July 6: The Casco Public Library’s Summer Celebration takes place on the Casco Village Green 4-6 p.m. There will be live music, lobster rolls, strawberry lemonade and a special goodbye to the director.

July 8-12: Vacation Bible School program takes place from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples on Route 114 near Route 302. For more information, contact Lori at 809-4427 or Peter at 803-2199.

July 10-11: Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace will be held at Schoolhouse Arts Center on July 10 and 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parts are available for three women and 11 men. Performances will be from Sept. 20 through Oct. 6. For more information, contact Schoolhouse Arts Center at 642-3743 or [email protected].

Thursday, July 11: A staff representative of Sen. Angus King will hold office hours at Windham Town Hall from 2-4 p.m. Constituent outreach hours, allow residents to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 1-800-432-1599.

Saturday, July 13: The Pleasant Lake & Parker Pond Association holds its annual meeting 9:30-11 a.m. at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, Casco. Susan Gallo, a wildlife biologist and director of Maine Audubon’s Protect the Loon Project, is the featured speaker. All are welcome to attend.

July 13-14: The 34th annual Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show will be held at Stevens Brook Elementary School, Frances Bell Drive in Bridgton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. A donation of $5 at the door is appreciated. This year’s show has an abundance of quilts on display – from small to king size. A vendor area will be set up. The yard sale table will have quilt and craft items for purchase. A Chinese Auction table has items supplied and or made by our members. Demos each day.

Sunday, July 14: Raymond Village Community Concerts presents “Life As I Hear It” with Dan Strange and guest artist Ashley Liberty at 4 p.m. The concert takes place at Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main Street, Raymond. Tickets are $15 for adults, students and seniors are $12, and children 5 and under are $5.

Saturday, July 13: The Knights of Columbus, Windham Council will be hosting a Baked Bean Dinner from 5-6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Route 302 North Windham. Adults: $9, $4 for 12 and under (Family max. $25.) On the menu are two varieties of homemade baked beans, hot dogs, homestyle mac and cheese, homemade desserts and beverages. The proceeds of this dinner will benefit the charitable works of the council.

Sunday, July 14: Raymond Village Library’s annual book sale begins at 9 a.m. and will continue into August during regular library hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

July 18-Aug. 4: Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “The Music Man” from July 18-Aug. 4. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.. Sunday performances are at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Schoolhouse Arts Center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org.

Saturday, July 20: The Windham High School Class of 1973 will hold its 40th class reunion starting at 6 p.m. It will be a casual gathering upstairs at Rustler’s Steak House on Route 302 in Windham. There will be a menu to order food from that night, so no advance reservation or admission fee is required. Reunion Coordinator Donna (Sylvester) Morton would like to have an idea of how many are coming; contact her at 655-3581 or via e-mail at [email protected]. You can also call Sue Witonis at 655-4426, or visit the Facebook page for the event, “Windham High School Maine Class of 1973.”

July 29-31: Vacation Bible School with the theme, “Treasure Hunt,” takes place at Northside Baptist Church, 41 Whites Bridge Road, Windham. For ages 4 years to sixth grade. Runs 6:30-8 p.m. Includes Bible stories, refreshments and crafts. No cost, but preregistration is recommended. For more information, call 653-8554 or go to www.northsidebaptistmaine.org.

Wednesday, July 31, A Book Group meets at the Raymond Village Library at 7 p.m. to discuss the novel, “One Amazing Thing,” by Chitra Banerjee Divakuruni. Interested readers are invited to join in. For more information, call 655-4283.

ONGOING EVENTS

• American Legion bingo takes place every Tuesday night at the Windham Veterans Center, located behind Big Lots on Route 302 in Windham. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird Game at 6:10 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Pull tabs and WTA, hot food, cold drinks, other goodies. Sponsored by Standish Memorial Post 128. For more information, call 642-5583 or visit www.post128.org.

• Windham Historical Society and Museum, 234 Windham Center Road, is open to the public on Thursday mornings through the fall.

• Attention crafters, the Vendredi Club of Casco is having its third annual craft fair on Nov. 3. at Crooked River School on Route 11 in Casco. The fair features a wide variety of hand-crafts and has space for more crafters who would like to have their unique craft included. Space is limited so organizers cannot accept commercial products or vendors. Contact Sharon Yackley at 627-7138 for more information and to request an application. All proceeds going to the Vendredi Club are returned to the community.

• Want to learn how to search the Internet? Set up an email account? Learn to use a Kindle or iPad? Download an ebook? Use Skype or Facebook? Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago has two volunteers who are ready to sit with you one-on-one and help you with whatever technology you want to learn. Tony is available from 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. Scot can help on Wednesdays. Please call the library at 787-2321 for a free appointment. Leave a message with your name and number.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes any family members or friends who find themselves needing support for dealing with someone challenged with a mental illness. Meetings take place at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302 the first Monday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. FMI, Eileen at 655-4193.

• Al-anon meets every Thursday 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Naples Methodist Church, on the Village Green. Newcomers welcome. FMI, call 693-4535.

• The hours for the drop-in Lakes Region Senior Center at the Little Falls School, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham, are as follows: Monday-Thursday from 9 to 3 p.m. FMI, email [email protected] or contact Glenn Lynds at 893-9088 or drop by and check them out.

• “The Writers” gather on the third Monday of each month at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302, from 6-8 p.m. Authors of all types are invited to support one another, to listen and render opinions when asked, with respect and courtesy. If you are interested in joining, stop by or call Betty Libby at 655-9214.

• A free car seat check sponsored by Safe Kids Maine takes place the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windham Fire-Rescue, 718 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), North Windham. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide free assistance with car seat installations and recall checks. FMI, 899-9461 or www.maineseatcheck.org.

• The Wings ‘N Things Clothes Closet of the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ (941 Meadow Road, Casco Village) invites you to come shopping. You won’t believe your eyes when you see all the beautiful new and gently used clothing, mostly name-brands, most $1 or less. Open Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. FMI, 627-4282.

• The Poland Springs Woodcarvers meet the first Friday and third Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m. at the Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Main St., Poland. If you are a woodcarver or just interested in woodcarving, please attend. All levels of carvers invited. Bring something for Show & Tell. FMI, contact Chuck Friis at 576-3811.