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Got the Revaluation Blues? Come to the Farm Forum
Monday, February 23, 7 p.m., Stimson Hall, downstairs.
If you have 10 acres or more, this meeting will be interesting to you. Bring your questions. There will be a representative from the State Property Tax Division, the State of Maine Agriculture Department, Council of Governments, to give presentations on Maine's Farm/Open Space tax program, take tonight's opportunity to learn more.
The Town of Gray Tax Assessor will be present, as well.

Beans & Ham Supper: Sat., Feb. 28, 4:45-6 p.m. Beans, cole slaw, potato salad, Italian bread, pies and beverages. At the Highland Lake Congregational Church, 1303 Bridgton Rd. Adults $6, children under 12, $2.

AA Meetings: Mondays 10:30-noon, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Al-Anon meetings: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. All are held at St. Gregory's Parish hall, North Raymond Road, Gray. All are welcome.

The Gray Extension Group will meet March 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Gray Congregational Church parish house on Brown Street. The guest will be a speaker from Knifty Knitters, who will present information on the need for volunteer knitters to make items for the pediatric and cancer units at local hospitals. Bring any 'no longer needed' items you may have for the white elephant table. Also bring a bag lunch, coffee provided. Plan to stay following lunch for games and fellowship. New members always welcome. FMI call 428-3892.

Gray Snowmobile Club: No Snow, No Poker Run
The Gray Snowmobile Club is forced to cancel the poker run that was scheduled for Sat., February 28th due to the lack of snow! However the dance is still on for March 27th at the American Legion, Post #86. Please plan on coming out for this The second event, the annual dance to be held on March 27th, 8-midnight at the American Legion Hall, Post #86. The band, Fortune, will play for us again. We dance from the first song to the end, so come on out and have fun while supporting our club. We'll need help with the poker run so if you have an hour to donate please call either Bill Murphy @ 657-2420 or Kim Shelley @428-3244. And, don't forget our monthly meeting...they are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Fish and Wildlife Building on Rt. 26 at 7pm. The next meeting will be on Feb. 10th. Be there!

News From The Raymond Village Library: The Library Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 pm at the library. The book to be discussed this month is "The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo", by Paula Huntley. Copies of the book are available at the library and new readers are always welcome.

Pineland Farms Outdoor Recreation Department Calendar of Events:
Saturday Morning BKYSL:This game-based, instructional program is directed at "hooking" children on the fun of cross country skiing. Children will develop the eight essential skills of skiing while gaining comfort on skis. Fast paced and fun, this program is for children ages 6- 13 years old. They will be facilitated by a Pineland Farms Youth Coach and volunteer assistant coaches to ensure the time spent on snow is effective and fun. Through February 29, 2004, Saturdays, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. $5 per session (Includes membership in the Maine BKYSL). Day Registration at the Pineland Farms Visitors Center

Senior Striders:This program is designed for senior (55+) skiers looking for a ski group. Light instruction will be available every class with a supervised group ski. The program goal is to assist in developing a group network of active seniors to embrace Maine winters. Through February. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. register at the Pineland Farms Visitors Center.

Take Charge of the Downhills: Don't just survive the down hills, but ski them with confidence. This one-hour clinic will help you hold an edge and turn with control. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, $5 per clinic (limit 30) Register with Lori Munro at 688-4800 ext. 14 or event day at the Pineland Farms Visitors Center.

BKYSL New England Tuner: This post season program is designed for BKYSL skiers from the ages of 5-13 years. Once the regular season is completed and before the children travel to the Banknorth New England BKL Festival, participants relax, ski with family and focus on tweaking ski techniques. Sunday, February 22, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $5. Register with Lori Munro at 688-4800 ext. 14 or event day at the Pineland Farms Visitors Center.

Hockey News: In middle school action Sunday night, GNG-Poland beat Massabesic 4 to 3. Scoring 2 goals for GNG-Poland was Johnny Conant with Gardner Lajoie & Matt McLeod each adding one. Assists went to Lajoie & Cam Penney. Nick Roy & Sean Bilodeau tended goal. Scoring for Massabesic were 2 goals for Brent Whitten and one for Derek Reny. Jeremy Corthell was in goal.

Military Reunion: USS Canopus Association: Crewmembers that served on the AS-34 and AS-9, and supporting Marine detachments, SUBRONs, ARDMs, ASRs are invited to our reunion on Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 2004 at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, NV. Details: Richard Retin, 1755 Rockhaven Dr, Reno, NV 89511, (775) 851-1077, e-mail usscanopus@mail.com or website www.usscanopus.org

The Sports For Youth Foundation is now accepting High School volleyball teams, Club volleyball teams, and individual volleyball players for the 2004 Goodwill Ambassadors International Volleyball exchange program. The program is open to both Canadian and American boys and girls. Members of this year's team will represent, their Country, Community and the Goodwill Ambassadors teams, in volleyball tournaments and local competitions in London, Paris, Geneva, Venice and Rome. Additional information and player application can be found on the Volleyball Tours Website at www.volleyballtours.com.

The GBA Board Meeting will be held at the Androscoggin Bank at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Feel free to come and be an active member.