Somali government

LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum lecture series will present Professor Ali Mohamed Aden, director of the Centre for Democracy and Political Reconciliation in Somalia, speaking on “Establishing a Credible Government in Somalia” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. A Q-&-A session will follow. Free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information call 513-3135.

Coupon expo

LEWISTON — A coupon expo will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Lewiston Middle School Auditorium, 75 Central Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Chrystie Corns from www.ilovetogossip.com will share tips and tricks to get the most from couponing. There will be door prizes, coupons, goodie bags and more.

Tickets are $5 and are available at Sun Journal offices at 104 Park St., Lewiston; 1 Pikes Hill, Norway; 69 Congress St., Rumford; and 87 Wilton Road, Farmington. All proceeds will benefit Newspapers in Education.

For more information, contact Kellie Morris at 689-2865 or kmorris@sunjournal.com.

Turkey raffle

AUBURN — The Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave. in Auburn will hold a turkey raffle at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to raise money for community activities. There will be tickets sold for a basket with a 20-pound turkey with all the fixings. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Arthur at 784-6883 or ajrvfw@yahoo.com.

Turkey beano

WAYNE — Turkey beano will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at Ladd Recreation Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be sold. This is a primary fundraiser for the Wayne School and Home Association. Proceeds benefit enrichment programs throughout the school year.

Bridge results

LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Bridge Club winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Nov. 8 were as follows: first, Jeanine Kivus and Luke Merry; second/third tie, Sue Kaluzynski and Donna Bartlett with Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; fourth, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe.

Winners at Schooner Estates on Nov. 9 were as follows: first, Pat and Mike Quinn; second, Pat Garcia and David Lock; third, Anna Vitiello and Rosemarie Goodwin.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for information about all duplicate bridge games in Maine.

Chapman House fair

AUBURN — The residents of The Chapman House will hold their annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 41 Pleasant St. There will be baked items, crafts, raffles, lunch and fun.

Holly Fair, chowder

GRAY — The First Congregational Church of Gray will hold its annual Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. This year’s fair will feature a huge variety of handcrafted items, fresh evergreen creations, home-baked treats and world-class Cabot cheddar cheese. For the kids there will be movies, cookie decorating and their own place to shop for family gifts.

Available will be a lunch of chowders and sandwiches, a great selection of goods and services from the Promise Tree silent auction and a Cookie Trail.

The church is located directly behind McDonald’s Restaurant in Gray Center. For more information, call 657-4279 or visit www.grayfirst.org.

VFW fair

LISBON — VFW Post 9459 will hold a holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 52 Lisbon Road.

Pie sale, crafts

MANCHESTER — Manchester Elementary School PTCO will host a pie sale and craft show on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Manchester Elementary School, near the intersection of routes 202 and 17. Doors open at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

Shop for finely Maine made crafts from local artisans and fresh locally baked pies. Preordering pie is recommended. For more information email mesptco@maranacook.org or call Shawna at 215-7487 or Danielle at 441-4928.

Chinese auction, fair

MECHANIC FALLS — American Legion Unit 150 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its Chinese auction/craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the legion post. There will be white elephant tables, Rada knives and a food sale.

Auxiliary fair

AUBURN — The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 31 will host a craft fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the post home, 426 Washington St.

Limited tables are available for rent. Cost is $25 per table that has electricity; $20 for tables with no electricity.

To reserve a table, call Colleen at 345-3006.

Texas Hold ’em

LISBON — Texas Hold ’em will take place Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Lisbon VFW Post 9459 at 52 Lisbon Road. Registration from 11 a.m. to noon. Game starts at noon.

All-faiths service

LISBON — On Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. there will be an all-faiths Thanksgiving service hosted by the Lisbon United Methodist Church on School Street in Lisbon Falls. There will be a free will offering. Nonperishable food items may be donated. Light refreshments will follow the service. All foods and money donated will benefit Lisbon Area Christian Outreach.

For more information, call 240-1637.

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