A Patriot Players Production
“The Man Who Came To Dinner” is this year’s spring play being presented by Gray-New Gloucester High School Patriot Players. The comedy tells the story of Sheridan Whiteside, based on the real-life 1930s critic and radio host Alexander Woollcott, who is injured outside of an Ohio family’s home where he was having dinner. Whiteside is confined to the home for six weeks and turns it upside down. The play, directed by Eric Walker, runs May 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the G-NGHS Cafetorium.
Recycle
Each year, Lions clubs collect more than 20 million pairs of glasses to address a worldwide need of 153 million as estimated by the World Health Organization. Anything works: Plastic or metal frames, prescription, bifocals, trifocals even drugstore glasses. Children’s sizes are particularly needed and sunglasses are a precious commodity in countries near the equator. Hearing aids and cell phones can also be recycled by Maine Lions to serve those who would otherwise not be able to afford them.
Just bring these items to collection boxes at the Gray Transfer Station, Gray Shop and Save, Gray Family Vision Center, Hannaford or the First Congregational Church.
Please take a moment to help the Lions put your unneeded items back into good use. Contact person for the Lions is Joe Murray, jmurray1@maine.rr.com.
Taste of Art
On Saturday, May 18, from 6-11 p.m., Palette – A Taste of Art, will be held at Fiddlehead Art and Science Center, 25 Shaker Road, in Gray. Enjoy a variety of delicious appetizers and a chocolate fountain while you sample some local brews and bid on some great silent and live auction items. All beer/wine tastings, live music, and food are free with your paid admission of $15. Plus, the first 75 to purchase their VIP ticket at $25 get a free commemorative gift. You may buy your ticket online at www.fiddleheadcenter.org or call 657-2244 for more information.
Public Suppers
The First Congregational Church of Gray, located on Route 115,will have a public supper featuring baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads, desserts, and beverages on Saturday, April 27, at 5 p.m. Adults are $8. Children under 12 are $4. The venue is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact 657-4279, day of supper 657-3279.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 86 in Gray will hold its monthly Bean Supper at 15 Lewiston Road on Saturday, May 4, from 5-6 p.m. On the menu are pea and kidney beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, breads and dessert. The meal costs $8, $15 per couple over 12 years of age; $2.50 for 5- to 12-year-olds; under 5 free. Any questions, call Nancy True at 657-2661 (cell 653-3886) or Legion at 657-4884.
W.I.L.D. at the Maine Wildlife Park
On May 4, the Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray, will spotlight the W.I.L.D. Center and Zoological Park of New England. Join these wildlife experts and professional educators with their living menagerie of exotic wildlife related to our very own Maine Wildlife Park residents. See and photograph wildlife like a serval cat, crested porcupine, arctic fox, indigo snake, alligator snapping turtle, giant bullfrog or Egyptian fruit bat; all while learning how they are connected to Maine’s resident wildlife. For more information, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977; or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com.
Spring Clean-Up
Gray’s Spring Clean Up, at the transfer station will be held Friday, April 26, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
You can bring: carpeting, mattresses and box springs, sofas, chairs, loveseats, televisions, computer monitors, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, branches and yard waste – limited to the equivalent of one pickup load.
Also accepted are automobile batteries and tires – limit four passenger car-size only. Each additional tire is $2 or $4 each additional on rim.
Wood waste, construction debris, asphalt shingles, gypsum board, vinyl siding, pressure treated wood, etc., are charged at their usual price.
Stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, and dishwashers are always accepted at no cost.
No paints or hazardous materials will be accepted.
All vehicles must have a valid 2013 transfer station permit, strictly enforced.
Volunteer
You are needed to volunteer for the offices of: Town Councilor – one three-year term, MSAD 15 Board of Directors – two three-year terms. Gray Water District Trustee – one five-year. Elections will be held June 11. Interested Gray residents may obtain nomination papers at the Gray Town Office during regular business hours. All nomination paperwork must be received by the Town Clerk no later than Monday, April 29, at 4 p.m. For more information, please visit www.graymaine.org or call the Gray Town Office at 657-3339.
Summer Reading Sale
The Gray Public Library Association Spring Book Sale will be Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hancock Street in Gray. It is free to the public. A Preview Sale will be held Friday, April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. There is a $5 fee to attend preview night. Contact the library at 657-4110 or stop by the circulation desk for details.
Help Guide
First-Responders
Gray Fire-Rescue in conjunction with the Public Safety Committee wants to remind you to number your house or mailbox in an easily visible area. Post your numbers on both sides of the mailbox. Use 4-inch reflective numbers. If you have a PO Box or your home is not easily visible from the road; post numbers on a post close to the road. If your mailbox is clustered with others, post coinciding numbers on your home also. Post numbers on your home where they are closest and most visible to the road.
If you know someone who is in need of having their home number posted or you have questions, please call central station at 657-3931, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gray Transfer Station Director Randy Cookson (aka “Mr. Recycle”) and Lion Joe Murray discuss placement of the Gray-New Gloucester Lions Club’s recycle drop box. The Lions collect glasses, sunglasses, hearing aids and cell phones. Anything that can be removed from the waste stream is a plus and these items are particularly valuable because most can be repurposed and given new life. Courtesy photo
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