Auburn Fire to host 9/11 blood drive

AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 Roll Up Your Sleeve and Remember Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 550 Minot Avenue.

“This blood drive is a chance for Auburn residents to gather together and honor the heroes that lost their lives that day as well as those who volunteered their help in the aftermath,” said Auburn Fire Chief Robert Chase.

“On that terrible day it was the blood already on the shelves that saved lives. This blood drive is a reminder that we must strive to be prepared, and make sure that blood is always available wherever and whenever it is needed.”

To schedule an appointment today, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or use the Blood Donor App. Enter sponsor code: REMEMBER.

IHM Gold Age Club to meet

AUBURN — The Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden Age Club for adults ages 50 and older will meet Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Sacred Heart Church.

The social hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served at noon. After lunch, a short business meeting will be followed by a game. Lunch will be fried chicken and cost up to $5.

Reservations and payment must be made by Sunday, Sept. 9, by calling 207-212-4656 for reservations.

New members and guests are welcome to attend.

Sodality to install officers, counselors

LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family, Prince of Peace Parish will hold its membership meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St.

Installation of officers and counselors will take place, along with introductions of the honorary members.

A chicken pot pie dinner will be served. Tickets are $1 and must be purchased by Sept. 10 by contacting Anita at 207-782-4516 or any board member. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Danville Junction Grange meeting

AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet at the hall at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, for dessert.

The business meeting begins at 7 p.m. Planning for 2019 will take place during the program.

A reminder goes out to the members to bring clipped coupons for troops and any cans or bottles collected during the summer for PAL.

All Grange members and guests are welcome to attend.

Pine Cone Chapter, OES, meeting

AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St.

The meeting will be preceded by an Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership supper at 6 p.m. for a donation of $3.

District 4 chapters participating will be Pioneer Chapter 11, Lakeside Chapter 60 and Pine Cone Chapter 26. All donations will go to the ESTARL Program. Linda Gray, District Deputy Grand Matron 4 and member of the ESTARL committee will speak on the program.

All Easter Star members are welcome.

Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting 

MECHANIC FALLS — Area residents who enjoy crafts and companionship are invited to join community and church members at the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration (formerly the Mechanic Falls Congregational Church) on Elm Street for the Bog Hoot Quilt Society meeting.

The group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The entrance to the downstairs is from the driveway to the church.

There are plenty of tables for quilting projects, an ironing board and a cutting board, and the coffee pot is on. Participants are invited to bring any project they are working on, including knitting, crocheting and needle crafts, or they may join in on church projects.

Food pantry seeks donations

AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meats, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items, soup, crackers and toilet paper.

Auburn United Methodist Church collects items for the pantry. Donations may be brought to 439 Park Ave.

For information or to donate, call 207-782-3972. 

Knitting Knights to convene 

LEWISTON — Lewiston Pubic Library has announced will host the Knitting Knights from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday in the Jeanne Couture Room.

All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no registration is required. Library staff will be available to teach new knitters, and welcome experienced knitters to share their knowledge and skills. Bottled water and hot tea will be provided, and some supplies will be available for beginners.

Lewiston Bridge Club to play 

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club plays at 9 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in the Seniors’ Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave.

A partner is always guaranteed and all bridge players are welcomed.

For more information, call 207-754-1431.