Habitat sponsoring race
Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring its third annual 5K “House to Hope” race/walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave.
The entry fee is $12 for preregistration and $15 for those who register between 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on the day of the race. Pledges can be submitted, there is a recommended donation of $5 per mile. The first 50 to enter will receive t-shirts.
Awards will go to the first place finishers for both women and men as well as top two places in several walking and running categories. The race will be held rain or shine.
To register or for more information, call 839-4493.
Garden Club plant sale
The Gorham Garden Club annual plant sale will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the Baxter Museum, 70 South St.
The plants will include a selection of annuals, perennials and shrubs.
The Baxter Museum will also be open to visitors.
Antique tractor show
Maine Antique Tractor Club is having a tractor show on Saturday, May 20, at the North Windham NAPA store. The show will include tractors from collections owned by Gorham residents.
The club started out with 11 members and today numbers more than 500. The club participates in parades, shows, tractor treks, tractor pulls and tractor games. The club will be holding its 11th Annual Tractor Festival June 23 through June 25 at the Farmington Fair Grounds.
“If you have an old tractor or if you just want to talk tractor, come by the North Windham NAPA store and see the tractors on display,” said Dick Larrivee, a spokesman for the club. “Maybe you will decide to become a member of the club.”
The club was founded in 1993 by a group of people interested in keeping the old tractors and implements alive.
For more information, call Larrivee at 892-4946.
Douglass, Nickels engagement
Jeffrey and Genella Douglass of Baldwin happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey, to Timothy Nickels, previously a live-in student-firefighter in Gorham.
Audrey Douglass is currently attending Southern Maine Community College. She is a graduate of Sacopee Valley High School.
Nickels, son of Bill and Pat Nickels of Bar Harbor, is a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School and Southern Maine Community College. Seeking another degree, he is also attending the college.
Nickels has served as a live in student-firefighter at White Rock, North Gorham and central stations.
The wedding date is set for Aug. 18 next year in Bar Harbor.
Bean-hole bean supper
The first bean-hole bean supper of the season will be 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at United Church of Christ, 4 Standish Neck Road, North Gorham.
Janice Labrecque, church secretary, said that the menu includes three kinds of beans, hot dogs, homemade brown bread, salads, pies and beverages. Tickets are $7, $3.
Benefit sale in West Gorham
The Ladies Circle of the West Gorham Union Church is sponsoring a sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the church on Route 25.
Items on sale will include food, plant and rummage items.
Community chorus in concert
The Gorham Community Chorus will present a chorus at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, in the Gorham High School Performing Arts Center on Morrill Avenue.
Admission is by voluntary donation and a silent auction will be held before the concert and during intermission.
David Wallace, chorus president, said the chorus began in 1992 under the direction of Chris Peterson who was followed by John Rimkunas and now Patrick McCarthy. Concerts are presented in December and May besides requests for appearances at local events. The chorus is a non-auditioned group of amateur singers of all ages who meet weekly to rehearse choral music.
Because the membership, and thus the dues income, has dwindled over recent years, the chorus is requesting financial help from local businesses, former members and local residents in order to continue as a viable musical endeavor. Members are also hoping interested community members will consider joining the chorus in the fall of 2006. No audition is required.
It’s the custom to present up to $500 in scholarships to local music students at the May concert. Chorus members raise the money themselves, as well as through contributions received at the concerts. This year, chorus income has been less than anticipated. Additionally, the $25 semester dues has never increased in an effort to keep the group accessible to as many aspiring vocalists of all ages as possible.
The cost of music, hiring a director and accompanist, as well as increased requests for scholarships, have all presented a significant financial challenge. The chorus is seeking donations in any amount and sponsors will be mentioned in the program. The chorus is also seeking ads from businesses. The chorus is also hoping for donations of items and gift certificates for the silent auction.
To join the chorus, contribute or advertise, please call David Wallace, chorus president, at 839-2739.
Free Ecumenical dinner
The Gorham Ecumenical Commission will have its free monthly community dinner at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22, at First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St.
The purpose of the gathering is to offer fellowship and friendship to members of the community. Its free and everyone is invited.
Those wishing to volunteer should call the church at 839-6751.
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