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service dog fund raiser: For teenage girl who
has multiple seizures. A service dog will help alert her
that she is about to have a seizure so she can get to
a safe place so she doesnt get hurt. Her doctor says it
will help her in many ways to have a more normal life.
Raffle tickets are available at Foglio Inc., S. Waterboro
& at The Smart Shopper, E. Waterboro. Tickets are $5/
ea. Please make checks payable to Adam Bacon - Dog.
Buy a ticket and you could win a Double Wedding Ring
Quilt, king size. Made by an Amish Quilter. Drawing is
Sept. 14, 2013. Thank you for your support.
BOWZER’S ROCK N’ ROLL PARTY: Fri., October
25th at 7:30pm, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. The
show stars Bowzer & The Stingrays (hits Include “Blue
Moon” and “Hand Jive”) & features the following artists-
Shirley Alston Reeves, the original lead singer
of the Shirelles (“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”,
“Soldier Boy”, “Mama Said”); Freddy “Boom Boom”
Cannon (”Palisades Park”, “Tallahassee Lassie”, “Way
Down Yonder”, “Where The Action Is”); The Crystals
(”Da Doo Ron Ron”, “He’s A Rebel”, “Then He Kissed
Me”); and Rocky And The Rollers, America’s Premier
Rock N’ Roll Band. A portion of the proceeds donated
to the American Heart Assoc. Demonstrations of
Hands-Only CPR will take place during the show. Tickets
are $52. & $55. for general admission and $65. for
gold circle seating (Does not include ticket ordering
fees). For tickets, visit PortTIX, LLC, The Box Office at
Merrill Auditorium located at 20 Myrtle St., Portland (
Mon - Sat, noon - 6 pm, call 207-842-0800, email boxoffice@porttix.com
or go online tickets.porttix.com.
AWS
If you are interested in adopting: Please contact
The Animal Welfare Society at 985-3244 or visit us
online at www.animalwelfaresociety.org
ACTON
ACTON Congregational Church will be hosting a Bean
Supper on Saturday, September 14, from 4:30-6:30
pm. The church is located at the corner of Route
109 and H Road. Two kinds of beans, hotdogs, ham,
homemade salads, brownbread, rolls and homemade
apple and other pies. $7.00 adults, $3.00 children,
under five free. FMI call 636-2344.
alfred
Shaker Hill Apple Festival: Alfred, is “Calling all Artisans
and Crafters.” York County Shelter Programs is sponsoring
the 4th Annual Juried Artisan and Craft Fair at the
Shaker Hill Apple Festival. Sept 14 & 15, 10-4, rain or
shine. FMI and application contact mwilson@creativemw.
com or Joan at 324-1137.
All REPUBLCANS: Residents of Alfred, Parsonsfield,
Shapleigh, Newfield and Limerick will join together to
discuss ALL Elections in 2014 and find who we want as
candidates for those positions. Please join us Monday
September 16th at 5pm. We will meet inside the
Recreation Hall at Walnut Grove Campground located at
599 Gore Road, Alfred. Food will be available. FMI email
judeemeyer@gmail.com or call (207)490-2167.
The Center York County PFLAG group: has
scheduled its first meeting of the school year on Sept.
24, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at Alfred
Parish Church. PFLAG is a national organization which
constantly advocates, educates, and supports family
and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
persons. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is still
much work to do to prevent discrimination.
BAR MILLS/buxton/hollis
Hollis community clothes closet: Sept. -
November, Tues. 9-11, Wed. 2-4, Thurs. 9-11, Fri. 5-7.
2nd & 4th Sat. 1-3. 1st & 3rd Sun. 1-3. If no school, we
will not be open. Closed all Holidays. FMI call Bonny
727-4015, Tootsie 727-3479 or Diane 727-3742.
Motorcycle ride: To benefit Bonny Eagle Project
Graduation. Sept. 15, register 8:30-9:30am, ride leaves
promptly from Reynolds Motorsports, Rt. 202, Buxton
at 10am & ends at Bonny Eagle High School. $20/driver,
$10/passenger. Join us at Bonny Eagle High School
for a BBQ after the ride. 50/50 raffle. Prize for guessing
the mileage of the ride. Thanks to sponsors Reynolds
Motorsports & The Telephone Guys. (rain date Sept.
22) FMI call Kelly Andrews at 229-0243.
kennebunk
First Congregational Church: Is located
1.5 miles south of the Seacoast Trolley Museum
where Log Cabin Rd. becomes North St., next to
Arundel Cemetery, and near Wink’s Store and the
Kennebunkport Historical Society. For directions or
FMI, call the church at (207) 967-3897 or check the
website, www.firstchurchkennebunkport.com or our
Facebook page.
Holiday Opportunities for Crafty People: For
several years the York County Retired Educators Association
(YCREA) has hosted a fall fair to support its
scholarship fund. Fair will be held on Sat., Nov. 2, 2013
at Kennebunk High School right off Route 1 or the
Maine Turnpike. The facility is easy to reach, has ample
parking, handicapped access & serves a luncheon. Admission
is free and it is a special stop for locals and
visitors annually. Crafters can contact Gail Brayman at
3 Brookside Way, Kennebunk or at 985-7723 or thru
internet at rgbrayman@roadrunner.com if interested in
a table space with seating in the very accessible cafeteria
or lobby areas, many with electrical connections
for displays. Each table zone is available for a donation
of $50 to the scholarship fund. Please make contact by
Oct. 4th to secure a table.
Limerick
Al-Anon welcomes anyone: Affected by someone
else’s drinking. Serenity in Limerick AFG, newcomers
meeting Fridays from 7-8pm at St. Matthews Catholic
Church, 19 Dora Lane (opposite Plummers hardware,
Limerick. Drive to the back of the church.
Caring Unlimited: York County’s Domestic Violence
Program, has moved their Support Group to a new
location in Limerick. FMI call Jane at 490-3227. x 123.
LIMINGTON
The Limington OPC Food Pantry: would like to
thank the many local folks who have blessed our pantry
with their generous donations throughout this year.
Your support is deeply appreciated and goes back into
the local community to care for your neighbors who
may need assistance with food and household items.
May God bless you as you have blessed our pantry.
Lyman
Girl scouts cadets needed: Troop 1361. Meets every
Tuesday in the Lyman Community Library from 3-5:30. Ages
13-17 can join. FMI call 590-2189.
The Lyman Republican Committee: Will be
meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 10am
at the Community Library in Goodwins Mills. All
registered Lyman Republicans and Undeclared voters
are welcome and urged to attend.
newfield
NEWFIELD: Tea time at the Newfield Library is held Wed.
at 3pm with a variety of teas avail. All are welcome to
“have a cup and catch up.” The library is located in the
municipal offices on Water St. (Route 11).
SANFORD/SPRINGVALE
God’s House On The Hill: The Sanford-Springvale
Foursquare Church, meets each Sun., at 10am, in the
Springvale Commons, 481 Main St, Springvale. Join us
for services and on Wednesday evenings at 7pm for Bible
Study. FMI call Pastor Peter French @ 207-409-1370.
Do you like singing in a choir: Find it hard to
make a big time commitment Are you more comfortable
in a liberal, affirming spiritual community
We may have the right situation for you! The Sanford
UU Church is searching for singers who like to make
good music & have fun doing it. If you can commit
to 3 rehearsals before we sing, you’re in. You don’t
need to be able to read music, just have good ears and
be ready to be a part of a fun and challenging choral
experience. FMI, contact Rev. Charlie Grindle at interfaithchap@gmail
.com
Celebrate a handmade autumn: Our Fall Festival
Fair will be held on Sat., Sept. 28, from 10-3 at the
Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St. in Springvale.
The fair combines fine arts and crafts with a touch of
whimsy! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list,
free admission. While shopping, enjoy a homemade
lunch in our cafe. FMI please call 324.3191.
Chamber Wedding Expo: At the Town Club October
27th. If your business is considering being a vendor
at this event and you sign up before Sept. 25 the cost
will be $200. $250 after that. We are taking only 35
vendors and a limited amount in each category. In other
words we do not want 17 salons and 18 limo services
we want diversity for the customer. We have access
to a bride pool for 2014 weddings so we suspect
we can draw a good turnout for your business. Don’t
wait, really, don’t wait to sign up . Go to www.sanfordchamberweddingexpo.com/vendor-registrationpage.html
and sign up now, really do it now. FMI call
us at the chamber. 324-4280. We will be opening this
event up to non members soon. This event is hosted
by the Chamber Ambassador Committee
The Sanford Springvale YMCA: Will be hosting
“Bidding to Build the Dream” live and silent auction in its
Expansion Space on September 14th at 6pm. Proceeds
go to finish the top level of the expansion. There will be
entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are
$25/advance, $30/at the door. Visit www.sanfordymca.
org for a link to view our auction items, make a donation,
or order tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Y or
over the phone by calling 324-4942.
Summer is almost over: But, now as we head
into fall it’s time to think about signing up for those
fall/winter activities. Sanford Maine Stage Theatre will
hold sign-ups for Senior Theater on Tues., Sept. 10th at
Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main St., Springvale from
10:30am - 12 Noon. If you are 55 + and love live theatre
but just have a hard time memorizing those lines.
This is is what your looking for! Even if your not sure,
come down and see us. FMI mts@gwi.net or 324-8227.
Here are the free family films: Playing at Smitty’s
Cinema in Sanford for the month of September. Wed.,
Sept. 11, we’ll be showing “Happy Feet”.; Wed., Sept.
25, we’ll be showing “Toy Story”. The show starts at
11:30 and the doors open at 11:00.
The Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church
(SUUC): 5 Lebanon Street in Sanford, seeks a dynamic
and collaborative Director of Religious Education (DRE)
to lead our growing congregation in enhancing and
further developing our Religious Education program.
This is a 12 hours/week beginning as soon as possible.
Salary commensurate with skills and experience and
based on the UUA’s fair compensation guidelines. We
are open to a job sharing situation (please apply as a
team.) For more information please visit our web page
at www.sanforduuchurch.org or call 207-324-3191.
Waterboro
The Waterborough Historical Society: Will sponsor a
Maine Farmers & Artisans Market and Community Yard Sale
to be held on the grounds of the Taylor/Frey/Leavitt House
Museum, 6 Alfred Rd at the intersection with Sokokis Trail in
Waterboro Center, each Sat. from 9 - Noon, rain or shine, thru
September 28th. Vendors are invited to reserve table space for
$10/Sat. or $175/season. The museum will be open concurrently
for tours free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
FMI or to reserve space, call Dianne at 247-5926.
For those wishing to rent: An air-conditioned
venue for receptions and other events, the Waterborough
Historical Society is now renting the Grange Hall
at 31 West Rd, South Waterboro. It has a capacity of
150 people but is not handicapped accessible. FMI call
Dianne at 247-5926.
Award-winning journalist and author: Kevin
C. Mills has written the historical novels Sons and
Daughters of the Ocean and Breakwater. His upcoming
novel Sea of Liberty is loosely based on ancestor
Eligood Mills of Waterboro. Mills, a Gorham native,
will speak about his historical novels and local connections
at the Waterborough Historical Society’s program
on September 5th at 7pm. at the now air-conditioned
Grange Hall, 31 West Rd, South Waterboro. The public
is invited, and refreshments will be served. FMI call Jim
Carll at 247-5878.
Walking tour of Carpenter cemetary: On
Clarks Bridge Rd., N. Waterboro. Sat. Sept. 14 at 2pm.
Jeannie Grant of the Waterborough Historical Society
will profile the families of Nathaniel Carpenter, Jeremiah
Carpenter, Rev. Benjamin Bridges, Thomas Smith. If
it rains the walk will be canceled. FMI call 247-5332.
The fifth annual Chili: Chowda & Apple Dessert
Contest, sponsored by the Waterborough Historical
Society, will be held at the Grange Hall located at
31 West Rd., South Waterboro on Sat., Sept. 14. The
judging starts at 4:30 pm after which the public tasting
will begin at approximately 5 pm. Winners will be
announced and prizes awarded in all three categories
at 6 pm. To support the Society and enter their favorite
dish at no charge, area cooks, both professional and
amateur, are invited to participate. Contest food will be
accepted between 4 – 4:30. Chilis and chowdas need
to arrive hot in crockpots. FMI call Dianne Holden at
247-5926.
Suppers
Hollis lions club bean supper: 1st Sat/mo. 4:30-6pm.
Corner of Rt. 202/35 Hollis. Homemade baked beans, chop
suey, cole slaw, red hot dogs, bread, dessert, fruit punch, coffee.
Adults/$8., under 12/$3. Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7.
Variety supper: Newfield United Methodist Church,
Rt. 11 next to the Selectmans office. Sept. 21 from
4:30-6. $7/adults. FMI call 449-1829.
Bean Supper: Sat., Sept. 14th, Standish Congregational
Church, UCC, Oak Hill Road, Standish. 2 Sittings
at 5 & 6pm. Adults/ $8, Children/ $4. 3 kinds
of Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, Rolls, Brown Bread, Salads
and Homemade Pies. FMI 642-3706.
Bean supper: Sat. Sept. 14 from 4:30-6:30 at Acton Congregational
Church.
East Baldwin Congregational Church: Hosts a public
baked bean supper every 3rd Sat. from May - October at
4:30-6pm serving baked beans, hot dogs, salads, rolls, brown
bread, and pies. Adults $7, Children $3. Located at the East
Baldwin Church Parish Hall on 17 School St. in East Baldwin.
Come and enjoy!
PUblic supper: West Gorham Union Church holds its
public supper on Sept. 7 from 5-6. Adults/$7.50, children
under 12/$3. Beans, hot dogs, chicken pie, chop
suey, casseroles,salads, pies, coffee & punch. Rt. 25
near the intersection of Rt. 112.
Haddock Dinner: Last Sat/mo. at 5pm at Living
Water Christian Church, 197 Parker Farm Rd. Buxton.
Haddock, baked beans, spaghetti, chop suey, potato,
salad, bread & more. Adults/$8., children/$4. Come
early, food goes fast. FMI call 727-4444.
Bean Supper: First Saturday of the month from Feb.
- Nov. 4:30-6pm at Waterboro Central Fire station.
Serving 2 kinds of beans, hot dogs, ham, chop suey,
cole slaw, rolls, dessert, drinks. Adults/$7., kids/$5.,
under 5 free.
Free supper: 4th Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm at
Alfred Parish Church Hall. Wheelchair accessible. FMI
call 490-0342.
Bean supper: Union Cong. Church, 80 Main St., Union
NH. 2nd Thurs. of mo. Soldier & Navy beans, tossed
salad, cole slaw, hot dogs, rolls, dessert & more.
LIONS BEAN SUPPER: 2nd Sat./mo, Massabesic
Medical Ctr., Rt. 202, 4:30-6:30 pm. Adults $7., child

5-12 $4., under 5 free. Proceeds support Massabesic
Lions Club Reg. Medical Center.
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER: Faith Christian Center,
Washington St. Open to the public. Join us at 6:30pm
for good food & good conversation. 793-8444.
Free meal: 3rd Thurs/mo. from 5:50-6:30pm at North
Parish Church, 893 Main St., Sanford. All welcome for
good food, good people & good fellowship.
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church:
hosts free community dinners on the 3rd Sat. of the
month from 5:30-7pm at the GMACC’s Mill Building
on Rt. 35 in Goodwins Mills.
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events
New england labrador retriever rescue:
Labrador Retrievers avail. Healthy, young, yellow,
chocolate and black. See pictures on our Facebook page
& adoption application. http://newenglandlabrescue.
com/index.htm
York County Sexaholics Anonymous:
Meeting weekly in Waterboro/Newfield/Limerick, A
12-Step program for recovery from sexually addictive
thinking and behavior Call 207-370-0574, Email:
newfreedomsa@gmail.com. Website: http://www.
sanemaine.org/
Lucky Pup Rescue is a small: Non-profit, familyrun
rescue based in S. Maine. We believe all dogs
deserve a safe & happy home. We work to re-home
dogs from overcrowded shelters. We do not have a
physical shelter but bring all our dogs to safety by using
a network of foster homes. We’re committed to finding
the best “doggie” fit for many happy years together.
Donations help care for dogs that are abandoned,
abused. www.luckypuprescue.org
The Fresh air fund: I recruiting new host families in Southern
Maine. Please consider opening your heart and home to
a city child for a week this summer. www.freshair.org or call
Lisa Dearborn 205-1606.
Southern Maine Medical Center: & Visiting
Nurses believe that they have a responsibility not only
to treat those suffering from acute illness or injury, but
also to serve as a community resource for prevention/
health management. A listing of health classes is
available on the website at www.smmc.org under
Community Education and Resources.
Would you drive a mile to save a life: Cancer
patients need rides to treatments. Call 800-227-2345
to register for local training or email nicole.heanssler@
cancerl.org.
Wanted: Looking for any former Civilian Conservation
Corps/CCC boys from the 30’s & 40’s. Meet for
luncheon/meetings, 3rd Thurs./mo. FMI call Phil 799-
1419.
American Legion BINGO: Every Monday night, at
Windham Veterans Center, Behind Big Lots on Rt 302,
795 Roosevelt Trl, Windham. Doors open 4pm, Bingo
6:30pm Hot food, cold drinks, goodies. Spons. by
Standish Memorial Post 128. FMI call 207-642-5583
or visit www.post128.org
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: Of Kennebunkports
Taize worship services. Derek White & members of First
Congregational Church, 141 North St., welcome the public
to the church’s Taize worship services on the 1st Friday/
ea. month. All are welcome. The Church is located near
Wink’s & Kennebunkport Historical Society. FMI call Rev.
Derek White at (207) 967-3897 or our website, www.
firstchurchkennebunkport.com. “Like” us on Facebook too!
ALFRED
The York County Shelter Programs: Is looking
for items to help in the setting up one of their houses.
They are in need of pictures for the walls, area rugs,
curtains & curtain rods, etc. FMI call Karen 324-1137 or
email karenm@ycspi.org
Alfred Gigantic Ongoing Book Sale: To benefit
York County Shelter. Open every day. Dining Commons
across from Bakery at Notre Dame off of Shaker Hill
Rd. from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Thousands of books.
Paperbacks 50 cents and hardcovers $1.
York County Shelter Programs: Is looking for
donation of new socks, hats, gloves, pillows, towels,
sweatshirts & sweatpants & underwear for men and
women (especially x large). Call Patty at 324-1137.
Ancestry® Library Edition: Is now available at
the Parsons Memorial Library. Ancestry Library Edition
brings the world’s most popular consumer online
genealogy resource to the library. It’s an unprecedented
online collection of individuals from North America,
the UK, Europe, Australia, and more. Patrons may log
on using one of the library’s Patron Access computers
or with their own laptops using the wireless network.
There is no charge for this service.
NEWFIELD
Library Tea Time: Every Wednesday at 3pm at
the Newfield Library & Reading Room, located in the
municipal office building on Water St., Newfield. “Have
a cup and catch up” See what’s new on the shelves.
SANFORD/SPRINGVALE/shapleigh
Maine Life Gate Church: A non denominational
Christian church, 725 Gore Rd, Alfred has opened its
doors. Service is every Sunday at 9:30am. Pastor John
Short Jr. of Shapleigh invites anyone who is looking for
a new church home to come, visit and hear the word
of the Lord directly from the Bible.
Southern Maine Garden Club: Springvale Library, Main
St., Springvale. SMGC meets ten times a year at the Springvale
Library on the 3rd/Wed. of every month beginning at
6:45pm (unless otherwise noted). The public is invited to attend
to sample our meetings to see if you would like to join
us. FMI about future meetings, please contact in ME Sheryl
Rothstein at 207-490-7147 or in NH Donna Claveau at 603-
332-4860.
WATERBORO
Bingo: At Massabesic Lions club every Monday night
at Massabesic Medical building, Rt 202. Lunch avail.
at 4:30, Bingo starts at 6pm. All proceeds are used to
support scholarships, eye glasses, fire victims, medical
equipment & other needs.
York County Sexaholics Anonymous:
Meeting weekly in Waterboro/Newfield/Limerick, A
12-Step program for recovery from sexually addictive
thinking and behavior Call 207-370-0574, Email:
newfreedomsa@gmail.com. Website: http://www.
sanemaine.org/