Rotary golf tournament
The Rotary Club of Westbrook-Gorham invites the public to its 21st annual Rotary Classic Golf Tournament, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Gorham Country Club.
The 18-hole, four-ball scramble will begin with a shotgun start at noon.
Those participating are asked to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. for check-in and assignments. Prizes will be awarded to the top foursomes, closest to the pin, longest drives, and many others.
Participation is open to everyone and players can sign up individually or as a team. A number of sponsorship packages are also available for individuals and/or business who wish to contribute with a cash and/or prize donation.
The proceeds will benefit the Rotary’s local high school and vocational scholarship programs, as well as the Three-Day Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, programs and other local community programs in the town of Gorham and city of Westbrook.
Registration forms are available from any Westbrook-Gorham Rotary member or contact Jack Kivus at 333-0892 or Wayne K. Lopez at 838-2711.
BMW opening in Westbrook
BMW of Westbrook will be the newest dealership in the Bill Dodge Auto Park when it hosts a grand opening event this Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will take place from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the dealership at 7 Saunders Way. The dealership will sell new and used cars. Last year, city officials amended Westbrook’s gateway zoning district to allow the existing auto malls, such as Bill Dodge, to expand and welcome new dealerships.
Class of ’52 reunion
Jean Thomas has announced that the Westbrook High School class of 1952 will hold its 63rd reunion on Friday, Sept. 11, at Fireside Inn & Suites, Riverside Street (near Exit 48) in Portland.
A meet-and-greet social gathering will precede a luncheon at noon. The cost is $30 per person and guests are welcome to attend. For more information, call Thomas at 797-7873.
Mill Brook Trails walk
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is hosting a walk along the Mill Brook trail from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Westbrook and to view other proposed trails. Those interested should RSVP to info@prlt.org.
‘Zero 2 Hero’
The American Red Cross is offering a three-day course this month in which a resident with zero experience can become a volunteer trained for disaster services in a program titled “Zero2Hero.”
The course in Portland is set for Friday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 23. To register or for more information, visit www.redcross.org/me/Zero2Hero or contact Larry French at 735-1650 or email larry.french@redcross.org.
Jack Kivus recently reviews details of the upcoming Rotary golf tournament with club members.Photo courtesy Paul Emery
This picture shows four generations of the Allard family, formerly of Westbrook: Ralph Allard Jr., 93, is surrounded by family. In the back row, from left, are Riley Allard, Timothy Allard, Ralph Allard, Pamela (Allard) Smith, Martha (Allard) Bolte and James Bolte. In the foreground are Melissa Allard, left, and Janice Allard, who is Ralph’s daughter. Tim, Pam and Martha are Ralph Allard’s nephew and nieces; Melissa is Tim’s daughter; and Riley is Melissa’s son. The relatives of Ralph Allard visited him at his Florida home after they took a cruise. Courtesy photo
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