LEWISTON – Members of the Bates College community will hold a vigil for victims of the earthquake in Pakistan and the hurricane in Central America at 7 p.m. today in the college chapel on College Street. The public is invited to participate in this gathering, sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.

A group of students, faculty and staff has organized relief efforts for the victims of these two natural disasters. Oct. 24 is the collection deadline for these supplies, which can be taken to the Office of the Chaplain, 161 Wood St. Donations from the public are welcomed.

For more information, people can call 786-8272.