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"Patent Basics: How to Patent Your Invention": Workshop, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. University of Maine School of Law, Portland (246 Deering Avenue, 1st floor, Room 131). The Maine Patent Program presents a workshop for inventors and others interested in patenting inventions. This workshop will address what types of inventions are subject to patent protection, the practical steps to obtain a patent, and how one can perform searches on their own invention.

Trek Across Maine: Those who are interested in learning more about the Trek Across Maine are invited to join the American Lung Association of Maine (ALA-ME) at their second annual Trekker Party on Saturday, February 19, 2005, from 1-4 p.m. at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland.

The Trek Across Maine is a 3-day, 180 mile cycling event which takes place annually over Father's Day Weekend, beginning at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry and ending in Rockland. Last year, more than 1,600 riders raised $1.2 million to support ALA-ME's lung health efforts in Maine. This year's goal is to recruit 2,200 registrants for the event, which will take place June 17-19 2005. While there is no cost to attend the Trekker Party, pre-registration is requested. Those wishing to attend the Trek Party should contact Sue Grenier at: 1-888-241-6566 x 116 or sgrenier@mainelung.org.

For the Love of Animals: A Valentine's Day Open House on Saturday, February 12, from 1-4pm will signal the beginning of the 2005 Annual Fund and Membership Drive for the Coastal Humane Society. The Society this year will strive to address the need for additional space to house the large number of cats CHS takes in each year. CHS does not euthanize for lack of space, time limit, treatable illness or injury, and cares for as many as 300 cats and kittens during the busy summer and fall months.
CHS intends to purchase a modular unit to house those cats and kittens which must be kept in isolation because they are ill, unsocialized, not yet tested, vaccinated, treated, or otherwise readied for adoption. Such a unit would replace the current isolation housing which is severely outdated and insufficiently large.
The Open House will feature refreshments, door prizes, raffles, and tours of the facility.

Bridgton Boogie: Dance, eat, have fun
The next Bridgton Boogie, on February 12, starts at 6 p.m. with a potluck dinner, dancing starts at 7. The first letter of your last name determines potluck assignments. Thus if your last name starts with an A through J please bring a main dish. Those from K through Q please bring a salad, and everyone from R through Z gets to bring a dessert. Please don't forget to bring appropriate serving utensils for your dish. While the Bridgton Boogies are free and open to everyone, the CATC does solicit donations during the event to pay for costs. The Bridgton Boogies, co-sponsored by Bridgton's Recreation Department and CATC, all happen at Town Hall, Route 302, or 39 North High Street. For more information please call the CATC: 207-647-2389.

Bean Supper: There will be a public bean supper at the Amvet Hall on Route 100 in New Gloucester on Saturday, February 19th from 5:00-6:00 PM. The supper will feature beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, biscuits, brown bread and pie. Adults are $6.00 children are only $2.00. For more information call 926-4402.

Want to volunteer? The Tate House Museum, Stroudwater District of Portland, is actively seeking volunteers to serve as hosts, hostesses, docents and a variety of other opportunities. Those interested may call the office at Means House, 1-207-774-6177, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or e-mail info@tatehouse.org

Concert: Looking for something special to do with your Valentine but your funds are low? Treat them to a concert with Ed Sealy, Saturday, 7 p.m. at Bible Believing Baptist Church. Ed is a singer, songwriter and evangelist. His music has enjoyed international airplay on radio and his life story has been broadcast around the world. He is a former businessman who found real life and purpose and has a deep desire to share what he has found with others. You will not be disappointed. He will also be speaking Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you have any questions call 657-4508 or e-mail PastorVail@aol.com

Home Show: Saturday and Sunday, February 12-13, 2005 the 15th anniversary of the Maine Home, Remodeling & Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center features all-new "Meet the Chefs." The new cooking series features Boston's chef/author Helen Chen, daughter of the legendary Joyce Chen, Martha's Vineyard restaurateur, chef and author Tina Miller, Cuisinart's Executive Chef, Fabrizio Bottero and area chefs. Show highlights include over 150 exhibitors of home related products and services, an expanded shopping gallery, seminars, the popular Home Theater and Home Automation Pavilion, Rent-A-Husband founder Kaile Warren's, "Tricks of the Trade," and free samples of Edy's Grand Ice Cream. Show hours are Saturday10:00 -7:00 and Sunday 10:00-5:00. Admission: $6.00/ Adults; $6.00/ Seniors; Children under 10 are always free.