Bake sale in CMMC lobby

LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association will hold a We Bake for Bennett bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at CMMC’s main lobby on High Street.

To donate baked goods, contact Sue at 577-5991.

Dance benefits adaptive sports

AUBURN — Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club will hold its annual Fund-Raising Dance for CMAS from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 14, at Lost Valley Ski Lodge.

The evening includes a cash bar, free light refreshments and snacks, 50/50 cash drawing and a silent auction.

Cost is $10 per person. Age 21 and over only.

Central Maine Adaptive Sports provides students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in outdoor recreation activities and enhance their ability to enjoy independent skiing, with either one-on-one support, or no adaptive equipment, focusing on their abilities rather than their disabilities. Adaptive ski lessons are offered to people of all ages, with any disability. The lessons are offered entirely by volunteers dedicated to safety, fitness and fun.

Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club

PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will hold a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Walter Lougee will call for the mainstream/plus square dance and Carol Arsenault will cue for the round dancing. The dance will be held as usual in the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St.

Refreshments are always served at intermission with door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is $6 per person. Non -dancers are welcome at no charge

More information may be found at www.squaredanceme.us or by calling 207-782-4050, Eleanor Herrick, vice president.

Burnt Meadow DAR to meet

LISBON FALLS — Burnt Meadow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at the home of Jayne Bickford at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

The chapter will catch up with members’ summer activities and become familiar with the year’s calendar. There will be a business meeting and “surprise” light refreshments.

Each year the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Constitution Week from Sept. 17 through 23.

A program will be presented by Bickford, Constitution Week chairwoman, on the subject of the Constitution.

Any woman who believes she is related to a patriot and wishes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution may call Violet Gerber at 375-2698 to inquire about the process and get help in tracing ancestors.

United Commercial Travelers meeting

MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bucknam Oaks.

A spaghetti dinner will be served at the close of the business session. All members and guests are invited to attend.

Bottle drive benefits food bank

MECHANIC FALLS — A bottle drive will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at American Legion Riders 150, 41 Elm St.

Proceeds will benefit Poland Community Food Bank. For pick up call Lori at 577-7620.

Shakers: Simple Bookmaking class

NEW GLOUCESTER — A workshop on Simple Bookmaking with Gel Prints will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Shaker Village, Route 26, 707 Shaker Road.

The Shakers have a long practice of writing, recording and book making. Join instructor Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth and learn basic gel printing and simple book binding techniques. Participants will create a beautiful accordion book filled with custom-design gel prints using fresh-picked Shaker herbs and flowers. Verses, mottos and poetry can be added.

For information call 207-926-4597.

Fund-raiser supper planned in Poland

POLAND — A casserole and bean fund-raiser supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Excelsior Grange, Harris Hill.

Adults $7, children $3.50. Menu includes casseroles, beans, hot dogs, salads, rolls, butter, pies, desserts, coffee, tea and punch.

The meal is hosted by The Historical Society of Poland in an effort to raise funds to finish the Memorabilia Barn and also by The Busy Bees of Poland in an effort to raise funds to support their effort to help the Church Food Bank.

Sunday School starts Sept. 15

AUBURN — Sunday school classes at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St., will start on Sept. 15.

The Godly Play curriculum, which is based on stories of the Bible, will be used this year. Stories are acted out with imagination and not with stimulus. Rough props will be used but it is a different approach to teaching. The children are asked to be more creative in using their minds.

Craft time will follow the lessons and feast time. Laurie Frumiento will lead children in the lessons of the Bible while Mary Lou Rider will lead the craft time. Both women along with the help of parents will run feast time.

The festive Sunday School start will be on Sept. 29 (St. Michael’s Day) with games and the traditional Home Coming Picnic after the 10 a.m. service.

Vintage Fashion Show and Tea

AUBURN — The Woman’s Hospital Association will have a Vintage Fashion Show and Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St.

Dottie Adams and Norma Salway will show off their collection of vintage clothing in a beautiful vintage setting. Dress in your best vintage outfit (optional) and join us for tea and a little fashion history.

Space is limited so RSVP to Sue Donovan at 577-5991 or 946-7515. Donations would be appreciated. Tea and refreshment will be served.

Meeting of Maple Ridge Cemetery

HEBRON — The 2013 annual meeting of the Maple Ridge Cemetery Assn. Of Hebron, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at 78 Greenwood Mountain Road.

Important business will be on the agenda, including election of officers and trustees. All officers, trustees and interested parties are invited to attend.

For directions or questions call 207-966-2023.

Free business counseling

AUBURN — Looking to help local start-ups and existing businesses succeed, the Auburn Public Library has partnered with the experts at SCORE to provide free and confidential business counseling every Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 49 Spring St.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE has been in existence for nearly 50 years.

Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, SCORE mentors will help you reach customers and achieve your goals. To make an appointment with a SCORE mentor, call the library at 333-6640, ext. 4. Initial meetings with SCORE mentors must be made by appointment and generally are one hour long.

Volunteer Fair is Sept. 16

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Volunteer Administrators Volunteer Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St.

Many local agencies will be on hand to share how to make a difference in our community. Find out more about United Way, SeniorsPlus, Central Maine Medical Center, The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, Lewiston Public Library, Catholic Charities – SEARCH Program, Vista Program and many more.

SAD 52 course on current GED

TURNER — SAD 52 Adult and Community Education will offer a five-week day or evening course designed to provide the skills necessary to pass the current GED exam.

The classes are free. Session A begins the week of Sept. 16 and Session B starts the week of Oct. 21.

A GED open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Adult Learning Center, 486 Turner Center Road, Turner Center.

Call SAD 52 Adult and Community Education at 225-1010 for details.

Thomas College rep to visit

WATERVILLE — A representative from Thomas College will visit the following schools:

Lewiston High School at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16.

Lisbon High School at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16.

Edward Little High School, Auburn, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.

St. Dominic Academy, Auburn, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.

The representative will meet with students to discuss academic and sports programs and residential life opportunities. For more information visit www.thomas.edu.

‘Responding To Child Abuse’

LEWISTON — Advocates for Children will present Responding To Child Abuse from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, through Dec. 10, at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

Supporting children and adolescents who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse can be overwhelming and confusing for professionals and caregivers.

The program will offer an opportunity to learn more about current child abuse and neglect issues from professionals presenting on topics in their fields of expertise.

For more information or a registration form call 783-3990 or email [email protected].

Disabled veterans meet Sept. 17

LEWISTON — Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Memorial Armory, 65 Central Ave.

The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, except June, July and August.

Members are invited to bring a fellow vet or family member guest.

For information call Ed Stanhope at 786-2542.

Natural treatment for depression

LEWISTON — A free health lecture, “Natural Ways of Treating Depression,” with Dr. Zach Mazone will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at The Ark, 791 Lisbon St.

For more information call 207-333-3668 or email [email protected]. No registration is required.

St. Anne Sodality membership meeting

LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family will have their General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St.

A dinner from Davinci’s Restaurant will be served. Tickets are $12 and are available by contacting any board members or Anita at 782-4516. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

There will be an installation of officers, counselors and new members.

Parenting kids of school age

AUBURN — A Nurturing Parenting Program for Parents of School?Age Children will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 19 to Oct. 24, at Fairview Elementary. The program is for adults only.

Parents and caregivers of school?age children are invited to participate in discussions that emphasize effective strategies to help families: Develop successful family communication and routines, practice valuable discipline strategies, increase school success and enjoy more family fun.

$30 per person includes dinner and materials.

Call Advocates for Children at 783?3990 to register or for information

Photo club hosts guest speaker

TOPSHAM — Dave Cleaveland of Maine Imaging will be the presenter at First Light Camera Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place.

The special program is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.firstlightcc.com or call 729-6607.

Annual lobster roll luncheon

LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will hold its annual lobster roll luncheon from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at 59 Sabattus St.

Lunch includes a roll of chunky lobster, potato chips, sweet pickles, chocolate chip cookie and choice of beverage.

Cost is $10.

Lunches can be picked up or eaten at the church.

Other pickup locations are Auburn United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Drapeau’s Costumes in Lisbon from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Large orders may be delivered.

Early pre-ordering is highly recommended. To place an order, call 786-8815.