Bake, food sale on Dec. 8 at home

AUBURN — A bake/food sale with white elephant items will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Odd Fellows’ and Rebekahs’ Home, 85 Caron Lane, off Minot Avenue. There will also be raffles.

For more information, call Diane Treacy at 786-4616.

Travelers group to meet Dec. 8

MECHANIC FALLS — Members of Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Bucknam Oaks. Following the meeting a potluck supper will be served. Members are reminded to bring a gift for the gift exchange following the meal. All members and guests are invited.

New Auburn tree lighting

AUBURN — The tree lighting in New Auburn will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Sullivan Square, 8 South Main St., behind Rolly’s Diner.

Santa’s travel route will be Raymond Park, South Main Street, Broad Street, Mill Street and end at Sullivan Square at 4:30 p.m.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. The event is sponsored by United New Auburn Association.

For more information, call Leroy Walker at 577-2694.

Bridge Club winners named

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the Individual game at the Lewiston Armory on Dec. 3 were as follows: first, Dick Allen; second/third/fourth tie, Les Buzzell, David Lock and Luke Merry.

Winners of the regular game on Dec. 4 were: first, Jeanine Kivus and Fred Letourneau; second, Paul Sherman and Mike True; third, Cindy Kirchherr and Jim Krainin; fourth, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell; first in B and C, Cindy Kirchherr and Jim Krainin; second in B, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors’ Room at the Lewiston Armory, 6i5 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.

La Leche League meeting Dec. 12

AUBURN — The La Leche League offers breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant women, new mothers and growing families. Services offered include monthly meetings and 24-hour telephone help.

All interested women are invited to attend the next meeting to be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 a.m. at 102 Bennett Ave. Babies are always welcome.

All concerns about breastfeeding are welcome for discussion in addition to the scheduled topic, “Breastfeeding, the Mother-Baby Relationship, and the Weaning Process.” The discussion will include nutrition for nursing mothers, introducing solids to baby and the weaning breastfed baby. For more information or breastfeeding help, call the La Leche League leader at 782-6645.

Eastern Star meeting Dec. 13

AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. The group will be honoring past matrons and past patrons.

Bring a filled Christmas stocking for the less fortunate children. A potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m. before the meeting. All Eastern Star members are welcome.

Civil War Round Table lecture

BRUNSWICK — Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table lecture will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St. Speaker will be Robert Webb on “Every Sea Divided: American Whaling During the Civil War.”

Christmas skate night

TOPSHAM — A Christmas Skate Night sponsored by Grace Community Chapel in West Gardiner will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Topsham Roller World, 20 Atwood Drive.

Cost is $5, which includes regular skates. Inline skates are $2 extra.

Only Christian music will be played. Anyone with Christian CDs, especially Christmas ones, may bring them and they will be played if time allows.

For more information, call Tracey at 268-9153.

Hope Haven Christmas meal

LEWISTON — Hope Haven Gospel Mission will host its annual Christmas dinner for those in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 209 Lincoln St. For delivery to shut-ins, call 783-6086.

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