Remembering

STRATTON — Thomas MacDonald’s wife Ise will remember her husband, one of the Dead River Area Historical Society’s founding members and lifelong historian, during a program on Sunday, Aug. 14, at the society.

When MacDonald attended meetings he always had a story about something or someone of days gone by.

The special day is not presentation, but a gathering of people knowledgeable about the featured subject. The museum is open weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First aid course

FARMINGTON — The UMF Fitness and Recreation Center will host a first aid and CPR/AED course from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The course meets the requirements for individuals who coach and care for children.

Participants will learn to respond and care for unconscious victims, breathing emergencies, sudden illness and bleeding. After completing all requirements, participants will receive American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR/AED and first aid certifications, valid for two years.

Preregistration is required. Cost is $57 for FRC members and UMF faculty, staff and students; $62, non-members. The center will be closed Monday through Friday, Aug. 15 to 19. During those dates, contact Jennifer at 778-7437 or [email protected]. A minimum of four participants are required.