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Old Fashioned Food Sale

Food Sale of Old Recipes to be held on Sunday, August 21, 11 - 2, at the Dry Mills One Room School House on the road to the Maine Wildlife Park. The School will also be open on that day, with people who were former students at the school. Come and check out the food, and tour the restored school building.

22nd Annual Gem and Mineral Show

September 17-18 Portland, Maine
Rescheduled after March snowstorm, 22nd annual Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society

Gem and Mineral Show features dealers presenting jewelry, gems and minerals, children's attractions, demonstrations, silent auction, displays, door prizes and more; presented by the Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society at the Finley Gym, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave. Saturday & Sunday 10 to 5; adults $4, seniors and teens under 18 $3, children 12 and under FREE; contact Roberta Goldsmith, Show Chair at merockhound@xpressamerica.net or (207) 459-7986.

Singing praises
"Sibling Revelry" will be singing in this week's worship service at First Congregational-Christian Church (United Church of Christ). The group has been singing together for many years at churches, Lions and Rotary Clubs and other special functions and is always eagerly anticipated at the church.
Its original core, comprising four sisters (McLeary) formerly of North Yarmouth, Maine, has been expanded to include their spouses, children and "adopted siblings" (friends who sing, too), and now number about 18 voices.

John Rimkunas, a music educator in the South Portland School System, is their leader. Glenne and David Gray of Gray are members of the group.
In addition to the vocal ensemble's participation, songs, drama and dance reflecting children's week-long learning about the building blocks of Christian community in "Summerfest" will be a part of the worship service which begins at 9:30, Sunday, August 21.

The Rev. Linda Gard is pastor of the church; Beth Barefoot-Jones is Minister of Music. The church is located on Gloucester Hill Road near Intervale Road (Rt. 231).

Hidden Treasure at Skyline Farm

Do you own a handheld GPS (global positioning system) unit? If so, you may want to try the relatively new sport of geocaching. It's been described as a high-tech treasure hunt, although the box you're seeking to find is not buried - usually just hidden somewhere in the woods. Coordinates are given to help you track down the cache, which contains trinkets to trade and a notebook to log your visit. A new cache has been stashed away near one of the trails at Skyline Farm on The Lane in North Yarmouth. Secret hint: the first set of coordinates can be found on the back of the posted trail map. For lots more information on the sport, log on to www.geocaching.com. (Enter your zip code to locate caches in the vicinity, including this one.) As always, when you visit the farm, please use the driveway with the Skyline Farm sign.

Creative Resource Center workshops

Open Studio Art Fun!
Let your imagination run wild! Paper, paint, glue, beads, wood shapes and doo-dads galore are at your command. All materials are provided. Create your own project or choose from the "special of the day." For all ages. No registration necessary. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in September and October from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. And, every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note extended hours. $5/ session

Pre-School Art Fun
Children, ages 2 to 5 will explore their creativity. Children, accompanied by their caregiver, will make a variety of fun art projects. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. September and October. $5/ session, No registration necessary.
FMI Diana Johnson, Creative Resource Center (207) 773-9543. The CRC is located at 887 Brighton Ave. Portland, ME 04102

Charity Yard Sale
American Legion - Gray, Saturday, August 27th 8a.m. - 2 p.m.- Rain or Shine! Tables to rent for $15 each. Donations accepted. Questions? Call Nancy True at 657-2661.

Optimists to meet
The Pineland Community Optimist Club meetings resumed Tuesday August 16th and will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Pineland Farms campus commons cafeteria.

Club members are welcome to return for the fall schedule and new members and encouraged.

The club's first student of the month will be awarded in September and we are going to have a booth at the New Gloucester Community Fair on October 14th.

Golfers Tee-Off to help critically ill children

Nearly 100 golfers are expected to hit the links at the Spring Meadows Golf Course in Gray on Monday, August 22nd at 1 p.m. to help raise money for The Jason Program. Any golfer skilled or lucky enough to hit a hole-in-one at a designated hole can win a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, a Caribbean cruise, or a set of PING irons. The Jason Program, now in its fifth year, provides medical, emotional and spiritual care to Maine's critically ill and dying children and their families. FMI contact: Kate Eastman, Executive Director The Jason Program 207-294-8259 or 207 286-5831.

Smorgasbord Supper

There will be an "All-You-Can-Eat" Smorgasbord Supper at the Sabbathday Lake Grange on Old Rte. 26 in New Gloucester on Saturday, August 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults: $6; Children under 12: $3.

Public Baked Bean Supper

At the AMVET Hall Rt. 100, New Gloucester-Saturday, August 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. Adults $6 & children $2 - Beans-Chop suey-Hot dogs-Cole slaw-Biscuits-brown bread-Pies
FMI-926-4402.

Bowdoin College Gears Up For 7th Annual Common Good Day

Over 400 Bowdoin College students, employees, alumni, and friends will take to the greater Brunswick and Portland communities for an afternoon of service for Bowdoin's 7th annual Common Good Day, Saturday, September 17.

Teams of Bowdoin volunteers will spend three hours working on various projects for local non-profit and municipal organizations. The projects include gardening at Curtis Memorial Library and Bayview Heights, an affordable senior housing facility; apple picking with individuals served by the Learning Center, a project of Independence Association; visiting with residents at Amenity Manor; setting up an outdoor tent at Maine Fiberarts; and cleaning, painting, wallpapering and doing yard work for such organizations as the Ronald McDonald House, Sweetser, the Tedford Shelter, Harbor Children's Center, and Dionne Commons. Members of the community are also invited to participate in Bowdoin College's Common Good Day. For more information contact Megan MacLennan '07, the Common Good Day Fellow, at mmaclenn@bowdoin.edu or (207) 798-4236.

Chair caning workshop:

Learn the 7-step method of chair caning at this workshop on Saturday, August 27, 2005 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Rt. 26 in New Gloucester, ME. Bring a chair with a hand woven seat. The fee is $30, materials are provided, pre-registration required. For more information call (207) 926-4597.

Woodworking workshop:

The Shakers are world famous for their furniture. Learn how to make a Shaker-style handmade hanging wall cupboard with shelves in this workshop held on Saturday, August 27, 2005 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Rt. 26 in New Gloucester, ME. The instructor is Dan Grecoe whose work is sold at the Shaker Store and the Shaker Museum Reception Center. The fee is $40, materials are provided, and pre-registration is required. For more information call (207)926-4597.

Nature walk:

A guided tour through the fields and forests of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rt. 26 in New Gloucester, ME will be the feature of a Nature Walk held there on August 20, 2005 at both 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Highlights of the walk will be Loon's Point and Aurelia's Cascade as well as seasonal flora and fauna. The cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children, free for children under 6. Reservations are required. For more information call (207)926-4597.

Gem and mineral show:

The Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club 16th annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral show will be held September 3 and 4, 2005 at the National Guard Armory on Western Ave in Augusta, ME. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Dealers and info call 873-6270.

Friends of Feral Felines Yard Sale

A yard sale to benefit Friends of Feral Felines will be held Saturday, August 20th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 7 Arlington Street in Westbrook. To donate or FMI, call 854-8623.

Wanted Women Ages 40-64

Free mammograms and pap tests through the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program. For more information, call 874-8942 or 1-800 350-5180.

Fall Festival of Music!

to Benefit Loaves and Fishes
Come and enjoy an evening of wonderful music featuring the Saccarappa Boys, Downeast Country Music, Association Artists and Lorraine Ouellette! This jamboree raises money for Loaves and Fishes which helps families who find themselves in financial difficulties. Set aside September 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Central Maine Community College on Turner Street in Auburn! Come to Kirk Hall! Donations at the door are $10 or you can purchase tickets in advance for only $8.00 from Sr. Lucille Fournier, OP at the Dominican Residence in Sabattus on Lisbon Road. Or from Ruth Oakley in Auburn by calling 754-9020. Better hurry, only 200 tickets will be sold, and Ruth Oakley has only 30 tickets available.