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Women's Meeting:
You are invited to Women's Connection Monday, March
1, 6:30 p.m. at Cole Farms. Pat Hansen will talk about
seeds & weeds, roots & fruits. Beth Acker
of New Gloucester grows Angora rabbits, spin, and
sells the yarn. She will show and tell and also sell..
The price is $10.50 for a great meal, meet some new
people, learn some new things, and maybe buy some
yarn. Call 926-3662 for a reservation.
Public Supper: March 6th, 5:00 to 6:00 pm at
the American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans,
chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, brown and Italian breads,
pies. Adults $5.50, children under 12 $2.50, children
under 5 free.
Cribbage Tournament March 13, 2004 10:00A.M.-TIL
finished Gray Parish Hall( behind macdonalds ) Refreshments,
prizes, fun $5.00 per person sponsored by The National
Federation Of The Blind.
Hockey Action: In middle school hockey action
on Thursday in Biddeford, GNG/Poland fell to Marshwood
5 to 2. Scoring for GNG/Poland were Ben Piper and
Gardner Lajoie. Assists went to Piper, Lajoie &
Jarred Murphy. Sean Bilodeau tended the net. Scoring
for Marshwood were 2 goals for Bill Tobey, Matt Nadeau,
Anthony Gile & Sam Dellisola. Alex Tobey was goalie.
Patriot Grandstand Club Ice-Fishing Tournament
and Fashion Show-
The Patriot Grandstand Club is having an ice-fishing
tournament on Saturday, February 28th at Sabbathday
Lake (Route 26, beach side). Registration starts at
6:00 a.m. at the Sabbathday Grange Hall. The tournament
starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. The fee
is $10.00/ person or $15.00/ family. Tickets may be
purchased at Gray True-Value, Mooney's Bait Shop and
Dry Mills Store. Lunch and refreshments will be available
at the Sabbathday Grange. Sponsored by FET. Proceeds
will support the GNG football program.
Prizes will be awarded for the biggest (heaviest)
fish: First place is $100.00. Second place is $75.00.
Third place is $50.00 and a $25.00 savings bond will
be awarded to the junior (under 12) participant catching
the biggest fish.
There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
To pre-register or for more information, contact Barney
Stilphen at 657-5400, or visit the GNG football website
at www.gngfootball.org. The storm date is February
29.
The Grandstand Club is also planning a Pre-Prom Fashion
Show for March 13th. David's Bridal and Mr. Tux will
be providing formalwear. We need (GNG High School)
Student models for the show! If you are interested,
please go to the office at the high school for more
information and to sign-up. Jane Seavey of Mary Kay
will be providing make up for our models; representatives
from a local florist and limousine service will also
be at the show. Please visit our website at www.gngfootball.org
for more info!
Become a Foster Grandparent: Earn extra income
while helping children learn and grow. Volunteer Training
will be held March 29 - April 2, 2004. PROP's Foster
Grandparent Program has openings for men and women
60 and over interested in becoming a volunteer in
York or Cumberland Counties. Foster Grandparents help
improve the lives of children with special needs while
having a great time and earning a little extra money.
Typical assignments include helping children in schools
with their assignments, reading with toddlers in a
child development center, or supporting families by
visiting them in their homes.
In return, Foster Grandparents who are income eligible
have an opportunity to earn tax-free income while
volunteering twenty hours a week in their community
sharing their knowledge and skills. Foster Grandparents
are also eligible for paid vacations and sick leave,
holidays, assistance with meals and travel, annual
physical, pre-service training, supervision and recognition.
If interested in participating in the upcoming training
program call 773-0202 for more information.
Shaker Museum workshops: The 2004 Sabbathday
Lake Shaker Museum Workshop Listing will be available
on March 1. The list includes workshops and demonstrations.
This year's workshops include four woodworking workshops,
herb garden workshop, pressed flower design, chair
caning (two classes), floor cloths, growing lavender,
herbal wreaths, and ornaments. Demonstrations include
woodturning, spinning, blacksmithing, doll making,
rug weaving, and basket making. For your copy of the
list contact (207) 926-4597 or usshakers@aol.com.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp: Applications
are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star
Summer Basketball Camp. The Camp is by invitation
only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply.
Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan,
Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn
Jamison. Players from 50 states and 11 foreign countries
attended the 2003 Camp. College Basketball Scholarships
are possible for players selected to the All-American
Team. Camp locations include Hamilton, NY, Thousand
Oaks, CA, Sterling, CO, Babson Park, FL, Atlanta,
GA, Champaign, IL, Greencastle, IN, Atchison, KS,
Baltimore, MD, Ypsilanti, MI, Hickory, NC, Bluffton,
OH, Lock Haven, PA, Lebanon, TN, Commerce, TX, Blacksburg,
VA, Poultney, VT, Olympia, WA, and Beloit, WI. For
a free brochure call (704) 373-0873 anytime.
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.
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
