Red hatters celebrate
About 30 members and guests of the local Chickadee Roses chapter donned their red hats at the group’s annual summer pool party at Rita Casey’s on Mosher Road.
“It’s a great way for women to reconnect,” said Jeanette DiPietrantonio of Gorham, queen of the local chapter, about the group.
Membership in Red Hat groups is for women over 50. They wear red hats and purple clothes. Younger women attending wear pink hats and lavender outfits.
This year’s get-together had a Hawaiian theme, guests came from area communities like Old Orchard Beach and as far away as Michigan and Florida. DiPietrantonio said there’s a different theme for the party each year.
Art exhibit to open
Pen and ink drawing by Sylvia M. Bangs of Portland will be on display Sept. 9 through Oct. 6 at The Art Guru, 104 Main St., Gorham.
An opening reception will be held 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.
For more information, call 839-6138.
King attending Bates
Patrick T. King, a 2006 graduate of Gorham High School, will be among 518 starting at Bates College in Lewiston this fall.
King is the son of Drew and Christine King of Quail Ridge Drive.
Open house
The Centre of Movement School of Performing Arts has announced an open house 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, at 19 State St.
The event features entertainment and an opportunity to meet the school’s staff. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 839-3267.
Retirement party honors Carver
A large gathering attended a retirement party for Bill Carver on July 22 at his home on Line Road.
Carver worked at S.D. Warren for 32 years, 12 of those as president of Local 1069. The past 14 years, he has worked as an international representative for United Paper Workers/PACE Union.
The rain didn’t effect the party, which was held under a tent. The party included speeches and a roast.
Carver, who was aware of the party, thought it would be just family attending. He was surprised when friends and co-workers arrived. Carver hadn’t seen some of the guests for 10 years.
Everyone wished Carver well and happiness in a well deserved retirement.
U.S. taxpayer debt
The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Thursday, Aug. 10, that the U.S. public debt was $8,460,958,467,090.83.
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