Longley-Dionne VFW to meet

LEWISTON — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Lewiston Armory.

All officers and members are encouraged to attend.

Country Music Assoc. annual awards show

MECHANIC FALLS — The Down East Country Music Association will hold their 34th annual awards show on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Silver Spur on Route 121. This is a day filled with entertainment and presentation of awards.

Admission at the door is $7 per person, $2 under 12 and for nonperforming competitors.

There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles and food concession.

The 2014 Pioneer Awards will also be presented at this show.

For more information, call Jackie at 793-8884.

Church plans new member meeting

AUBURN — Anyone interested in becoming a new member to the United Methodist Church of Auburn is asked to contact the Church Office at 782-3972.

A meeting will be held at the church at 439 Park Ave. on a date to be announced.

Ongoing need for food pantry items

AUBURN — The Auburn United Methodist Church is requesting the following items that are needed on a weekly basis at the High Street Food Pantry: peanut butter, toilet paper and pasta sauce.

Items can be dropped off at the Church Office at 439 Park Ave. If you have questions about the pantry, contact the Church Office at 782-3972

Monetary donations to the Food Pantry can be made out to and sent to High Street Church Food Pantry, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn, ME 04210.

Lewiston Bridge Club winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Aug. 11 were as follows: first in A & B, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; second in A & B, first in C, Cynthia and Bill Clifford; third, Rosemarie Goodwin and Luke Merry; fourth in A, third in B, Eileen Potvin and Della Starbird; second in C, Ellie and George Wigton.

Winners of the charity game for the Lewiston Senior Citizens on Aug. 12 were: first, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; second, David Lock and Luke Merry; third, Jeanine Kivus and Leslie Lord; fourth, Richard Balian and Les Buzzell; fifth, Jan and Vern Arey; first in B, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; first in C, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; second in C, Georgette Jewell and Patricia Soule.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed and all bridge players are welcomed. Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for more information.

Auburn Adult Ed offers CNA course

AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education has announced the following health care workforce training.

Are you looking for a job that is in high demand or a great entry-level position in health care? Call 333-6661 today to learn more about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Nursing assistant skills are taught and evaluated in the classroom and through clinical, hands-on experience. Certification is given upon completion of the course after evaluations in theory, clinical performance and passing state examination.

This class is in high demand so anyone wishing to apply for this program should call today.

Kora plans ride-in, lobster bake

TURNER — Kora Shrine, Lewiston, announces the third annual Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In. All net proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, and will be bigger and better than ever with planned motorcycle rides, an ATV run, car club runs, a lobster bake and fireworks to end the day.

The day will start with breakfast and registration at L-A Harley (bikes), Bill Dodge Auto Group (cars) and Twitchell’s Airport Field (ATVs) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Planned motorcycle and car runs will leave from L-A Harley and Bill Dodge. ATV rides will leave from Twitchell’s Airport Field. At the end of the run a drawing will be held for prizes.

The field at Twitchell’s Airport will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Activities will include live bands, games, merchandise and food vendors, and a lobster bake at 5 p.m. The Maine Masonic CHIPS program will be there and during the day there will be Shriners Hospital for Children patient appearances. Dry camping is also available at no charge. The day will end with fireworks at dusk.

Admission to the field is free but advance purchase of tickets is required for the lobster bake. See korashriners.org or contact a Shriner. Donations are encouraged for Shriners Hospital for Children.

CNA course at SAD 52 Adult Ed

TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education will hold a CNA Course starting Sept. 16. This 180-hour course was developed by the Maine State Board of Nursing to prepare students for a career in health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

It consists of classroom time, lab practice and clinical work in skilled nursing, long-term care and hospital settings. Time is spent on the aspects of caring for patients and residents, diseases and disease processes plus anatomy and physiology. Clinical hours allow students to practice what was learned in the classroom with actual hands-on experience.

Select from day or evening classes. An orientation be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the Adult Learning Center. Call the Adult Ed Office at 225-1010 or stop in at the Adult Learning Center, 486 Turner Center Road, to pick up an application.