Book reading

LEWISTON — Christina Solak-Goodwin will read from and sign copies of her newly released book, “Battling Bipolar Disorder, a Memoir,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Lewiston Public Library.

Solak-Goodwin’s book is a first-person account of her battle with bipolar disorder that includes more than 12 psychiatric hospitalizations, electric shock treatments and multiple suicide attempts. The book presents a picture of what a person with mental illness struggles with while trying to get well.

Quilts, rugs, food

DURHAM — The Durham Historical Society will hold their 5th annual Quilt and Hooked Rug Show/Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Union Church/Old Durham Town Hall, Route 136.

All are welcome to view beautiful quilts and hooked rugs by local crafters. There will be homemade baked beans and brown bread available for take-out along with pies, breads, cookies and fudge.

Free admission; donations gratefully accepted. Proceeds benefit the Durham Historical Society Restoration Fund to repair and preserve the Union Church/Old Durham Town Hall which was built in 1835 by local Baptist, Methodist and Congregationalists — hence the name Union Church.

Anyone interested in displaying quilts or hooked rugs may contact Rita Merrill at 319-5866 or Margaret Wentworth at 725-6935.

Bra purse exhibit

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center will present a traveling bra purse exhibit on loan from the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital. The collection aims to help communities and organizations increase awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The purses will be on display from Sept. 10-21 at the CMMC Gift Shop, 60 High St.

Created by breast cancer survivors, the collection is a display of individual expression that celebrates the experiences of breast cancer survivorship. It carries a message of inspiration and courage to those around the nation, promoting the importance of art-therapy for survivors, providing a unique gathering point to promote breast cancer awareness.

The collection inspired the Dempsey Center to host a workshop for local survivors to make their own bra purses which will be on display later in the month. For more information, call the Dempsey Center at 795-8250.

Square dancing

PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will host beginner square dance classes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14 and 21. The first three lessons are free at the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. The lessons will be intermingled with workshops for experienced dancers of various levels who will be ‘angeling’ the beginners. Ray Hilton of Saco will be teaching.

More information can be found at www.squaredanceme.us or call 782-4050, Eleanor Herrick, vice president.

RCAM meeting

LEEDS — The 41th Annual Meeting of the Rural Community Action Ministry is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the office on 81 Church Hill Road. The regular business meeting will include the election of a new slate of board officers and the public is invited to attend.

Yard sale donations

LEEDS — Rural Community Action Ministry is seeking donations of unwanted household items for the “Somewhat Annual” Yard Sale, to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 81 Church Hill Road.

Donations are limited to items in gently used, good, clean, workable condition such as books, knick-knacks, dishes, glassware, bakeware, sporting goods, small kitchen appliances and small furniture. No large appliances or furniture, clothing or bedding.

RCAM reserves the right to refuse items and will not be providing pick up service. Call 524-5095 to receive a drop off time for donations.