Birthday
Carl Currie celebrated his birthday Nov. 6. He spent time and celebrated with family members.
Holiday Fair
The Windham Hill Church will hold their Holiday Fair Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This is not specifically a “craft fair,” although there are many handcrafted items available. These include hand-sewn and knit goods, ceramic items, dried flower wreaths and arrangements, woodworking, homemade fudge, baked goods and so much more. They will also be selling products from Third World countries. Other nonprofit groups participating are the Windham Historical Society, North Gorham UCC, the Windham Hill Club and Friends of Feral Felines.
Veterans Day
The Windham Veterans will hold the Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial Park. The program will begin at 11 a.m. with the arrival of a color guard and the retirement of the now-tattered flag which has flown since Veterans Day last year. The National Anthem will be sung by Gloria Jean, a well known local performer. Our town manager, town council and all three state legislators will be present to participate in the program. At the conclusion of the ceremony outside, everyone is invited to move inside to view a collection of military uniforms and equipment from former wars and to enjoy refreshments.
Open House
The Windham Historical Society will hold an open house on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are unique gifts available such as coverlets featuring historic sites in Windham, many books, note paper, maps, glassware and commemorative plates. There will also be a selection of key chains, magnets and coins struck at the time of the 250th aniversary. Free refreshments will be served, and displays set up for visitors to view.
Flu Clinic
The members of the Windham Health Council will be helping with the Flu Clinic Nov. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Town Hall gym. The cost is $25 or free with a Medicare Part B Card.
Sale
The Windham Public Library wil hold a book and bake sale Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of kids books as well as adults and all kinds of homemade goodies. The prices range from $.25 to $1.
Meeting
The Rebekah Lodge No. 71 will hold their Thanksgiving meeting Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall. For the program everyone will be telling a Thanksgiving story. In charge of refreshents are: Shirley Atkinson, Joan Labbe and Carol Keaten.
Craft fair
There will be a huge Craft Fair at Pat Riley’s Studio, on Route 202, on Nov. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pat, Rita Bernier and Beth Derenberger will have rugs, paintings and sewn crafts. The wrong date appeared in last week’s paper.
Marriage Intentions
Marriage intentions on file in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Marcel Bouthillette and Emily Mancini, Varney Mill Road, Windham.
Thought of the week:
Think of yourself as a success. You are one!
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