Bat Ecology Program June 6

MANCHESTER — A Bat Ecology Program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at KLT’s Hutchinson Pond Conservation Area.

Aaron Svedlow and Trevor Peterson of The Maine Chapter of The Wildlife Society will lead a brief field trip to show how bats fit into the ecology of Maine’s forests, where bats go in the winter and how they navigate in the dark.

Participants can try their hand at recording bat calls using a “bat detector” to record ultrasonic echolocation calls.

Free movie night at Calvary Church

LEWISTON — Movie night at Calvary Methodist Church will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7.

The movie will be “Killer In the Dark,” an award-winning free film about the United Methodist Churches’ work to end malaria in Africa.

Free snacks. The church is at 59 Sabattus St. For more information call 782-3221. Child care provided. Discussion follows movie.

Learn about lobsters June 8

GRAY —  Plan a visit to the Maine Wildlife Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, to see how the signature dish of Maine, that tasty lobster treat, gets from the bottom of the ocean to the dinner plate.

Hear about lobster habits and conservation efforts while learning about hard-shells, shedders, shorts, culls and keepers. See and touch live lobsters, starfish, crabs, urchins and other sea life that Captain Tom and his crew will bring along.

For more information call 207-657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com, www.mefishwildlife.com or on Facebook.

Car wash benefits Relay For Life

SABATTUS — Support Team Cathy’s Crew and the American Cancer Society’s Androscoggin County Relay For Life with a benefit car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Primary Auto Sales, 96 Sabattus Road.

Hot dogs and other food items will be available with a donation. Donations can also be made online at main.acsevents.org/goto/CathysCrew.

Burnt Meadow DAR meeting

WALES – Burnt Meadow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Wales Masonic/Grange Hall, 322 Centre Road.

Troop 2431, Girl Scouts of Maine, will troop the colors and perform a flag folding ceremony for the chapter.

There will be refreshments and then the meeting will be completed.

Any woman that believes she is related to a Patriot and wishes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution may call Violet Gerber at 375-2698 to inquire about the process. Leave a message.

Golden Age Club meets June 11

AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – Golden Age Club’s next meeting is Tuesday, June 11, at Sacred Heart Church.

Bring in a nice used item or two for the yearly Auction Swap.

Lunch will be shepherd’s pie with ice cream sundaes for dessert. Cost is $5 per person. Call 576-4082 to make a reservation. New members and guests are welcome.

Lakeside OES meets June 11

WALES – Lakeside Chapter 60, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Masonic/Grange Building, 322 Centre Road.

The chapter will honor The Flag, Fathers and Organist.

Refreshments will be provided by Arlene, Jordan and James Witherell.

The new District Deputy Grand Matron of District 4 will hold a School of Instruction from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at the Auburn Masonic Hall on Turner Street. All members are invited.

Mediterranean diet workshop

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free Mediterranean diet workshop to anyone interested in learning more about eating healthy. “Beyond Olive Oil: The Mediterranean Diet and Cancer Prevention” will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St.

The traditional Mediterranean diet pattern has a well-established beneficial role in overall health. Most notably, the countries surrounding the Mediterranean have a lower incidence of heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Oncology Dietitian Amanda Ettinger will discuss the health benefits are and how to apply this eating plan to your own life.

Pre-registration is required and available by phone at 207-795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

Legion Post 210 meets June 12

LEWISTON — American Legion Post 210 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Tim Hortons on Sabattus Street.

All interested parties and current members are welcome as members prepare for the upcoming Annual State Convention. Contact Post Adjutant Chris Rushton at 754-8014 with any questions or concerns.

Senior Resource Fair is June 13

LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Elder Abuse Task Force will  host their 4th annual Senior Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The resource fair features a variety of speakers on topics including financial scams, community services and prosecution of crimes targeting seniors, as well as information tables from local organizations that work with seniors.

The fair is being held at St. Mary’s LePage Center. It is free and open to the public but registration is required. Contact Denise at 783-1475 to sign up.

A free lunch and morning refreshments will be provided and prizes will be raffled off. 

Lymphedema workshop

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free lymphedema workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “What is Lymphedema? Diagnosis and Treatment” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St.

Lymphedema can be a side effect of certain cancers or treatments. The swelling ranges from mild, hardly noticeable, to extreme. Lorri Pelletier will help you to learn if you are at risk for lymphedema and discuss complications and treatments that can help reduce the swelling and discomfort.

Pre-registration is required and available by phone at 207-795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

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