DAR to meet at historic meetinghouse

BIDDEFORD — Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding the next chapter meeting on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.

It will take place at the Biddeford Meetinghouse, 3 Meeting House Road, Biddeford.

For more information, call 324-6202.

Facilitation workshop offered by UMaine Ext.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant are offering a five-session fall workshop for people interested in improving their facilitation skills.

“Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills, Level 1,” will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 10 and 25, and Dec. 9 at North Berwick Town Hall, 21 Main St. in North Berwick. The workshop features experiential learning, including a chance to practice facilitation skills and receive feedback in a safe environment.

The $120 fee covers instruction, a resource notebook and light meals.

Instructor Kristen Grant has created programs that build individual skills and group capacities and has a background in providing interactive, educational programs. She works extensively in team settings.

Enrollment is limited to the first 15 people who register. To register, or to request a disability accommodation, contact UMaine Extension at 324-2814.

For more information, call 646-1555, ext. 115, email [email protected] or visit http://umaine.edu/ext-community/strengthening-your-facilitation-skills/level-1.

WHS to cull student records for Class of 2013

WELLS — The Wells High School Guidance Office will begin culling student records for the Class of 2013 by the end of October.

Records that reflect kindergarten through 12th-grade activity that are not required to be archived will be destroyed. Records retained will be transferred to microfiche.

Any student wishing to have their cumulative folder sent to them should send a request in writing stating their name and address, before Oct. 15, to: Wells High School, Attn. Karen Quint, 200 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090.

Requests may also be made by email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the student’s name and address.

For more information, call 646-8185.

Library hosts wine tasting, auction

SANFORD — The annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction fundraiser is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 to benefit Goodall Library.

This year’s event promises a variety of items to bid on including gift baskets, gift certificates and various unique items to name a few. Entertainment will be provided by the Parson’s Project, a group from Alfred. Appetizers and desserts, along with a selection of fine wines, will be available, said Library Director Jackie McDougal.

Goodall Library has been serving the community for more than 75 years. During that time, the library has evolved into an institution that not only continues to make available the literary needs of the community, but also the educational, cultural and technological needs, McDougal said.

“This library belongs to the community and with your support, we will continue to offer quality customer service and remain an integral part of the community,” McDougal said.

Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a $5 admission fee at the door.