Spaghetti Dinner

On Sunday, July 20, Windham Field-Allen American Legion Post 148 will hold a spaghetti dinner at the Windham Veterans Center from 4:30-6 p.m. $8 per person, under age 8 free. Advance tickets available. Call 892-1306 or 310-0390. Menu includes spaghetti and a variety of sauces, garlic bread, salads, desserts, beverages.

Batman Day

DC Entertainment has declared July 23 to be “Batman Day.” Join the Windham Public Library and celebrate the Dark Knight’s anniversary, Wednesday, July 23, from 1-2 p.m. in the library meeting room. All ages are welcome to don their favorite super hero costumes, mingle with other caped crusaders, and munch on a yummy snack while sharing their favorite Batman stories. All kids who come will receive a free Batman kit (courtesy of DC Entertainment). The library is at 217 Windham Center Road in Windham. For more information, library hours, or directions, call the library at 892-1908 or go to www.windham.lib.me.us.

Book Talk

Windham resident Carol Manchester has written a non-fiction book about her husband David’s ancestor, Joseph, who served in the Civil War. Carol and David will be at the Limington Historical Society on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. to talk about the book, “Joseph Manchester, Northern Son in the South 1861-1863.”

Stonewalls

Where did all the stonewalls come from? They can be found in the woods, along the roads and everywhere if one knows where to look. Windham Historical Society’s Ray Philpot has been researching the history of these unique structures and will present a program about them on Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the Society’s museum on Windham Center Road. The public is invited; refreshments will be served. Donations appreciated.

Free Community Meal

On Saturday, July 26, from 4:30-6 p.m., a free New England boiled dinner with corned beef, casseroles, salads, chicken noodle soup and desserts will be served at the Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, Raymond. This is open to surrounding communities and all ages are welcome.

Summer Events

Windham Public Library has six passes for a range of area attractions, which are available in the Children’s Room, thanks to the Friends of the Library. Take a trip back in time, visit a state park, explore a museum, enjoy swimming and picnicking at a great local park, see wildlife up close or gaze at the night sky in a dome by using a pass to get a great deal. For more information, visit www.windham.lib.me.us/passes or stop in for a flyer at 217 Windham Center Road.

Senior Center

Lakes Region Senior Center, located at White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road (off Route 237), Gorham, is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Activities include games, crafts, bingo and exercise programs. Call 892-0298 for more information. On Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m., Physical Therapy and Seniors will be presented by Michael Smith from Village Physical Therapy in Gorham. Starting at 9 a.m., a free blood pressure clinic will be available for anyone interested. All Lakes Region senior citizens welcome to drop in and visit.

Book Group

The Book Group for adults meets at the Windham Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend, whether a patron of the library or not. Contact the facilitator, Barbara, if you have questions or need suggestions. Selection this month – share whatever you are currently reading. Call 892-1908 for more information. The library opens at 9:30 a.m. and is open until 8 p.m. on Monday, 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Concert to Benefit Special Olympics

On Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m., two of the Lakes Region’s favorite singers, Kelly Caufield and Matthew Small, will come back together to perform a concert of “Broadway & Beyond” at the North Windham Union Church. Kelly and Matthew performed a similar concert here last summer. This year, they will be accompanied by Laura Artesani, a very talented pianist and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Maine. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $12 for adults and $10 for students, children, and seniors. The box office opens at 6:15 and the doors will open at 6:30. The North Windham Union Church is located at 723 Roosevelt Trail in Windham, and is air-conditioned for your comfort. For more information, call 892-7149 or email [email protected]. The Broadway & Beyond performers have once again decided to support Special Olympics Maine with the community proceeds from this concert.

Yard Sale for Project Graduation

On Saturday, July 26, the class of 2015 will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church. This is their first fundraiser for Project Graduation. There may even be a baked goods table – stop by and find out more.

Summer Snacks Needed

Windham’s Food Pantry would welcome “snacks” for kids this summer – small packages of crackers, granola bars, and fruit bars. The Food Pantry is on Route 202 across from Friends Church and next door to the Public Safety Building. Just drop them off during the daytime.

Rotary honors McFarland

According to Mark Wasowski, chairman of the Paul Harris Award Committee, the Sebago Lake Rotary Club presented its third and final Paul Harris Fellows Award for this year to Steve McFarland, of Windham-Raymond Adult Education.

McFarland, Wasowski said, has been a dedicated Rotarian spearheading many projects through the years. Most recently his efforts to engage the club in the End Hunger Outreach packaging program last fall has now developed into a Rotary District project which will take place at the Maine Mall on Sept. 27 where they expect to package over 16,000 meals for local food pantries.

McFarland was also instrumental in transforming the Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby into the Sebago Lake Region and Cumberland County Ice Fishing Derby, which included fishing on any lake or body of water that was in or bordered Cumberland County, which allows the derby to take place regardless if Sebago Lake was frozen or not, Wasowski said. This new strategy positioned the derby to have one of its most successful in many years this year.

For more information on the End Hunger Outreach packaging event, contact McFarland at [email protected].

American Legion Field-Allen Unit 148 American Legion Auxiliary became a reality on Sunday, July 13, when charter members and officers were installed at ceremonies coordinated by the Auxiliary, Department of Maine, at the Windham Veterans Center. From left are the auxiliary’s President Pamela Whynot, Vice President Michelle Libby, Chaplain Pat Learned, Secretary Eileen Pelletier, Historian Kay Soldier, Treasurer Barbara Voisine and Sergeant at Arms Nancy Lou Stiles. Paul Harris Award Committee Chairman Mark Wasowski, left, presented Steve McFarland with a Paul Harris Fellows Award for his dedication to the Sebago Lake Rotary Club.