Veterans Service Officer

VSO Jerry Smith is available from 9 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and every second and fourth Wednesday morning at the Windham Veterans Center in North Windham. If you’re a veteran or a veteran’s dependent, and have questions about benefits, or other similar topics, stop in and find out more. No appointment is necessary.

Democrats Meet

The Windham Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Windham Public Library. The library is at 217 Windham Center Road.

VFW Meeting

Windham VFW Post 10643 will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Windham Veterans Center in North Windham. Supper is at 5 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m.

Changes at the Library

The Windham Public Library’s hours are changing! Beginning Sept. 8, the library will be open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (No Saturdays.) The new schedule will ensure a consistent level of service and adequate staffing as the library prepares to participate in a new service called Minerva. The statewide library consortium, Minerva, offers access to over 6 million items from more than 50 Maine libraries. In order to provide this service the Windham Public Library has to be open Monday through Friday and provide staff to handle the materials coming in from and going out to other libraries in the consortium. Taking advantage of advanced, innovative regional library services for patrons means library officials need to make some changes. Staff at the library has been working hard to prepare for these changes and look forward to sharing these exciting new services. Watch the library website and Facebook page for more information later this year.

Free for Veterans

On Tuesday, Aug. 19, a free tour of the South Portland Military Museum will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with a lunch provided by the South Portland VFW post. All local veterans, VFW and American Legion members are invited to attend. Transportation by Windham Parks & Rec will leave Windham Veterans Center at 10 a.m. and return about 3 p.m. There is no cost. Reservations are required. Call Dave Tanguay, 892-1306 or Chuck Whynot, 892-4720.

Time for Backpacks

The Windham Food Pantry is getting ready for its annual “Back to School Backpack Program.” If you are interested in helping a child in need, please contact Colette Gagnon at 892-1931. If you are a parent of a child in need of a backpack/school supplies, please contact Windham Social Services at 892-1906.

Marriage Intentions

Recent marriage intentions filed with the Town Clerk’s office include: Deborah Klowas and James Wentworth, both from Windham; Christopher Petrick and Courtney Sukeforth, both from Windham; Andrew Jaap and Lauren Abrams, both from Tallahassee, Fla.; Jami Grendell and Regan Thibodeau, both from Windham; Richard Ashley and Amy McMullin, both from Windham; Donald Penta and Carol Jackson, both from Windham; Christopher Carbone from Windham and Melissa Dube from East Waterboro; Timothy Graham and Laurie Paradis, both from Windham; Jeffrey Haskell and Alicia Chandler, both from Windham; Sharon Shardlow and Charles Bickford, both from Windham; Frederick Lizotte and Kelly Dumond, both from Windham; Brian Petersen and Jessica Harnden, both from Windham; John Leeman and Vanessa Shaw, both from Windham; Dmytro Naida and Rachel Mayer, both from Raymond; and Timothy Nickels and Lauren Miller, both from Windham.

Free Meal

On Saturday, Aug. 30, a free community meal will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, Raymond. The meal is served buffet style and includes baked beans, hot dogs, Kielbasa, casseroles, salads, soup, desserts and beverages. All surrounding communities and all ages are welcome.

Name That Foal!

Two colts at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals on River Road are growing like weeds, waiting to be adopted and need names. Help the Society select names for the two colts at the River Road barns – all you have to do is complete a Baby Name Ballot and send it to the MSSPA before Sept. 13, 2014. This is your invitation to be creative. You may just want to visit the farm and observe these two up-close and personal before submitting your entries. Download your ballots at www.msspa.org or visit the farm and complete ballots while you are there!

Smart Driver Class

Register by Aug. 23 for an AARP Smart Driver Course to be presented at the library Aug. 27, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for drivers 50 and older. Advance registration no later than Aug. 23 is requested. Class size is limited and registrations are accepted first-come, first served. To register, phone John Hammon, volunteer instructor, at (207) 655-4943. The registration fee is $15 for AARP members, $20 for others. More information may be found on the Internet at DriverSafetyME.weebly.com.

Class of 1979 Reunion

An informal reunion for the high school class of 1979 is being planned for Saturday evening, Aug. 9, around 8 p.m. at Club 302. Class member Ruth Ricker writes that they’ve been checking on Facebook but not able to reach everyone. If this is your class, you may want to add this date to your summer calendar.

Senior Center

Lakes Region Senior Center is at White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road (off Route 237), Gorham, and 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. All Lakes Region senior citizens are welcome to drop in and visit.

Yearbook Sought

Anyone have a 1971 Windham High School yearbook they would like to donate to the Historical Society? Please contact the Society at 892-1433, or email Kay at [email protected].