Sept. 2: Bean Supper will be held at the Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride Street, Westbrook at 5 and 6 p.m. The cost for the supper is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The menu will be baked beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, Italian bread, home made pies and beverages.
Sept. 2: 17th annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show sponsored by Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the National Guard Armory, Western Avenue in Augusta. Dealers and info call 873-6270.
Sept. 5: As of Tuesday, the Windham Public Library will extend its hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to 6 p.m. Currently, we close at 5 p.m. on those nights. If you have questions, please call 892-1908 or see the library Web site at www.windham.lib.me.us.
Sept. 5: Deadline for 4th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Leavitt’s Mill Health Center in Buxton will be held on Sept. 14 at the Gorham Country Club. Corporate Teams ($360) or Individual Players ($90). Scramble format, check-in between 11:30 a.m.and 12:45 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Awards and fantastic BBQ to follow. Register online by visiting www.leavittsmill.org. Payment with registration must be received by Sept. 5.
Sept. 6: “Neighborhood meeting” at the Steep Falls Fire Barn at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by Standish Rep. Gary Moore. People in the area are invited to make comments about train service, Route 113 development, scenic byways, development in general, range roads and the Gorham bypass.
Sept. 7: Hunter Safety Course sponsored by Casco Recreation Department. 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 7 and Sept. 16 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Region High School cafeteria. Pre-registration required by calling 627-4187. $5 donation.
Sept. 9: Bonny Eagle Flea Market (Rain date 9/16), 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bonny Eagle Middle School parking lot, corner of routes 22 and 35. Table space still $10. Sponsored by Limington Extension. Benefits BEHS scholarships. Call Karen at 642-3508 to reserve space.
Sept. 9: MDIFW annual open house at Maine Wildlife Park: 9:30 a.m -3:30 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated. MDIFW fisheries and wildlife biologists, game wardens, safety and hatchery staff with a variety of special fish & wildlife exhibits and displays that focus on current projects and programs of the Department. FMI 287-3303.
Sept. 9: Knights of Columbus Roast Beef Supper at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $ 7 for adults, $3 for children, 12 and under. Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Homemade Desserts, Coffee & Punch. Dinner music will be provided by: “Don Levesque.”
Sept. 9: The Dave Rowe Trio with Denny Breau will be at the Saco River Grange starting at 7:30 p.m. With roots in Schooner Fare and Turkey Hollow, highly praised Dave Rowe has branched out into a musical trio continuing the high-spirited legacy left by his father Tom Rowe celebrating folk, bluegrass and Celtic traditions. Admission is $14 for students and $12 for seniors. Reservations 929-6472.
Sept. 10: Grandparent’s Day at Maine Wildlife Park: Free admission for grandparents; regular entrance fees for all other family members. FMI 287-3303.
Sept. 13: The Southern Maine Volkssporting Association holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Maine Street, Westbrook, Maine. The next walking event will be Oct. 15, at Saco Community Center with Saco Bay Trails. FMI e-mail CRRLLT@aol.com or call (207) 839-8447 between 6 and 9 p.m.
Sept 15-17: New England Team Bass Championship at Point Sebago in South Casco. $100,000 in cash and prizes. ($25,000 for first place.) $450 per team. FMI Wayne Hooper, 1-866-665-4436.
Sept. 16: The Maine Romance Writers of America welcomes New York Times Best Selling award winning author, Suzanne Brockman at the Westbrook High School for a day-long workshop on Deep Point of View and Marketing Yourself as an Author. Doors open at 8 a.m. The Westbrook Music Boosters CafA?© will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for MERWA members and $30 for non-MERWA members. Register online at www.geocities.com/mainerwa or in person.
Sept. 16, 17: Bonny Eagle Middle School, on the corner of routes 35 and 22, Buxton is holding a huge plant sale with low cost plants on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Class of 2007, Project Graduation.
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