Volunteers needed

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is recruiting volunteers to help seniors. Meals on Wheels packers and deliverers are needed. For more information, call 513-3710 or email [email protected].

90 Day Challenge

AUBURN — A Community Challenge Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Fireside Inn & Suites, Washington Street.

Learn how to lose weight, get healthy and join the challenge. For more information, call Shannon at 577-6324.

Open Days

DURHAM — The Durham Historical Society will hold Open Days from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The Old Town Hall/Union Church on Route 136 will be open to the public.

Built in 1835 through the combined efforts of the Baptist, Methodist and Congregationalists, this historic building now houses the Historical Society and artifacts. The Congregationalist Church held services there from 1947 until 1951. The building also served as the Durham Town Hall from 1924 to 1986.

The pews were originally red and some of the original wall color is visible in the vestibule. A carriage shed and Masonic Hall once stood next to Union Church. There is currently a display of audio/visual aids and school books from the 1940s through the 1960s, all of which came from various Durham school buildings.

‘Libby’s Loons’

WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will host children’s author Nancy Prince reading her story, “Libby’ s Loons,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The book was inspired by her encounters with loons on Wilson Lake in Wilton, where she has lived for most of her life. Artist Luanne Wren, also from Wilton, provides realistic watercolors to illustrate the book. Through Libby’s eyes, children can learn about these remarkable waterfowl and discover the motivation to protect the animals they love.

The program is free and all are invited. Suggested for ages four and up. The Cary Memorial Library is located at 17 Old Winthrop Road, just off Route 133 in downtown Wayne. For more information, call 685-3612.

Grange outing

HEBRON — Members of Androscoggin Pomona Grange will hold their annual summer outing at the Greenwood Mountain Inn at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Members are asked to bring their picnic lunch with a dessert or salad to be shared. All members and guests are welcome.

Civil War info

HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society will host Richard and Marcia Cylik and their presentation of the personal aspects of the Civil War soldier at their Tuesday, Aug. 23, meeting. The Cyliks will do their presentation in period garb. Mr. Cylik is a re-enactor as a member of Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry. The presentation will be at the Hebron Town office at 7 p.m., following a short meeting. The public is invited.

Babysitting course

AUBURN — The YMCA will offer an ARC Babysitting Course from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 26.

A good babysitter successfully uses leadership, basic care, safety and safe play, and first aid. This course has been designed around these four major themes. The course fees are $65 for Y members and $75 for nonmembers, and participants must be 11-15 years of age. Participants should also bring a snack, beverage and lunch, as they will be at the Y for the entire training.

The course is limited to 10 participants so register today. Members can register online or make payment over the phone with a credit card. Stop by the Y at 62 Turner St. (next to the Androscoggin County Courthouse), call 795-4095 or visit www.alymca.org.

Blood drive

WINTHROP — St. Francis Xavier will hold a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the parish hall on Route 133.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. A form of identification is required.

Schrock at ArtWalk

LEWISTON — Friday ArtWalk Performances continue on Friday, Aug. 26, with featured artist Kate Schrock. Performance to begin at 6 p.m. at Dufresne Plaza, next to 84 Lisbon St. The rain location is at the Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St.

L/A Arts can be contacted at 782-7228 or [email protected].

Ballin for cancer

AUBURN — Turner’s Classic will present “Ballin For Breast Cancer,” a co-ed three on three basketball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 27, at “The Gully” on Chestnut Street. The cost is $25 per player with a $300 cash prize to the winner.

Registration is from 8 to 11 a.m. and tip off is at 11:15. There will be a barbecue, music, refreshments, a raffle and children’s activities. All proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen’s Passionately Pink For The Cure. The rain date will be Aug. 28. For more information, call Adam Turner at 240-8101.