Bedtime stories

On Monday, Jan. 12, kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and join the elementary education majors for reading, learning, and fun at Saint Joseph’s College, located on Whites Bridge Road. Children from area schools, grades K-3, are invited to attend and enjoy the reading of a good book, participate in related activities and munch on snacks. This is a free event sponsored through the Saint Joseph’s chapter of Student Educators Association of Maine.

“Everyone participating is excited to help the children develop their reading skills outside of the classroom and have some fun,” said Danielle Johnson of Standish, elementary education major and Student Educators Association of Maine member.

The educational event, being held in the first-floor lounge at the Harold Alfond Center, will start at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The theme for January is Winter Wonders. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or your child’s favorite teddy bear. Registration is not necessary. For more information call 893-7723.

Food drive

The United Bikers of Maine York County chapter is hosting a holiday food drive Saturday, Dec. 13 to benefit local shelters. The event is being held at Willey’s Ale Room on Rte 109 in Acton and will feature a live band, 50/50, and plenty of raffles. The party begins at 8 p.m. and the cover is $5 or a non-perishable food item.

Toddler movies

Toddler Movie Night is Friday, Dec. 12 at the Standish Municipal Center and is free and open to the residents of Standish. This is for toddlers only, so parents don’t have worry about them making noise, fidgeting, getting up, running around or any of the other concerns parents usually have when taking a toddler to a movie theater. This month’s movie is the holiday classic A Christmas Story, and begins at 6:30 p.m. The concession stand will be open and there are free popcorn refills for all kids. Parents are required to stay and encouraged to bring a blanket and pillows to sit on. Don’t be afraid to come in pajamas. For more information contact Brett Levin at 642-6514.

Committee openings

The Appointments Committee of the Standish Town Council is accepting applications for openings on the following boards and committees: Appeals Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Public Safety Committee, Special Review Board, Recycling Committee, Assessment Review Board, and Saco River Cable Committee Board of Directors. Applications can be filled out online at www.standish.org, or at the Standish Town Hall. For more information please contact Mary Chapman at 642-4678.

Breakfast of champions

The Bonny Eagle Swim Boosters are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser Jan. 18, 8-10 a.m., at the Windham Applebees. The proceeds will help pay for pool time for both the high school and middle school swim teams. The cost is $5 per person and can be purchased by e-mailing [email protected] and leaving your name and contact information. A member of the boosters will contact you with the necessary information.

Friday

The Schoolhouse Performing Arts Center presents The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket prices and reservations please contact the Schoolhouse at 642-3743.

Bonny Eagle Girls Varsity Basketball play Portland at 7 p.m. in the B.E. gym. Tickets are $3.

Memory Lane welcomes Duke.

Saturday

Farmer’s Market in the Steep Falls Library on Route 113 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Flowers, veggies, baked goods crafts and more.

The Schoolhouse Performing Arts Center presents two showings of The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever. The shows begin at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For ticket prices and reservations please contact the Schoolhouse at 642-3743.

Bonny Eagle Boys Varsity Ice Hockey will play Thornton Academy at the U.S.M. rink at 8 p.m.

Duke performs at Memory Lane Music Hall.

Sunday

The Schoolhouse Performing Arts Center presents The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever. The matinee performance begins at 2 p.m.