Maine Poet Laureate to read at LPL

LEWISTON — Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair will read from his newly published poetry collection, “The Lost Child,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library.

A book sale and signing will follow the reading. For more information, call 513-3135.

Caring for the Caregiver presentation

LEWISTON — A free presentation on “Caring for the Caregiver” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave.

One of the most important and frequently overlooked things a caregiver can do for their loved ones is to take good care of themselves. Often, caregivers are so focused on making sure everyone’s needs are met that they don’t take the time to look after themselves.

Yasmine King, FNP-C, and Jennifer Hazen, BSN, RN, OCN, from St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, will discuss the physical and emotional toll of caregiving, ways to reduce stress, how to improve your overall health and where to find support resources.

Snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 777-8458 by Nov. 18.

Marine Corps League Detachment

LEWISTON — Marine Corps League Detachment 810 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Holy Cross Church on Lisbon Street.

All Marines are welcome. The group meets on the last Thursday of every month, except in November and December.

The meetings are held in the basement; enter on the left side of the church where a Marine flag will be visible by the entrance.

For more information, call Commandant Claire Poirier at 783-9621.

Substitute teacher training class

TURNER — A substitute teacher training class will be held Nov. 20 sponsored by MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education. This is one step in the sub teacher application process for the District.

School expectations, teacher’ s lesson plans and assertive discipline will be explored. A high school diploma is required, college degree preferred.

Registration is required. Call 225-1010.

Sabattus Seniors’ Christmas party

SABATTUS — Sabattus Seniors will have their Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 4, at C.J. Hall on Webster Street.

The meal will consist of chicken, potatoes, meatballs, vegetables, cake and a fruit bar with chocolate fountain. Price is $8.

There will be musical entertainment.

RSVP by calling Pauline at 375-4037 to sign up or cancel. The deadline for either signing up or canceling is Nov. 20 as C.J. Hall needs an actual count two weeks in advance.

Effective in February the price for meals at the hall will be $6. It was voted at the last meeting that the meeting will start at 1:15 p.m. or when the kitchen work has been completed. Therefore, if you plan to attend the meeting only, be sure to be there by 1 p.m.

For information on trips, call Helen at 375-6588 or Jean at 784-5264. There will be no meeting in January as the meeting day falls on New Year’s Day.

Holiday fair at Sixth St. Congre.

AUBURN — The annual holiday fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St.

Items include hand-knit crafts, baked goods, jewelry, white elephants, homemade candies, quilt and basket raffles, 50-50 and book table.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Children will be able to visit with Santa.

St. Michael’s holiday fair

AUBURN — St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St., is putting on their holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

Items of interest include jewelry, Christmas items, a Kids Korner, Country Kitchen, Attic Treasurers, crafts and many more.

Harvest supper at West Auburn Cong.

AUBURN — A harvest supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road.

Cost for adults is $8, ages 5-12, $4, and under 5, free.

Holly Fair and chowder luncheon

GRAY — First Congregational Church of Gray will hold their annual Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Parish House (behind McDonald’s) in Gray Center.

There will be an abundance of handmade gifts to please everyone on your list. Items will include Cabot’s Private Stock cheddar, fudge, freshly made wreaths, baked goods, a Cookie Trail and Rada knives.

Children can attend a movie and cookie decorating while parents shop. Early shoppers can enjoy Thompson’s doughnuts and coffee. For lunch there will be haddock chowder, corn chowder and a variety of sandwiches all made by Women’s Fellowship.

For more information, contact Anne Michaud at 657-2939 or the church office at 657-4279.

Snowman Holiday Fair in Greene

GREENE — The Greene Christian Community Church (formerly called the Universalist Church of Greene) will hold its Snowman Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the church on Route 202.

There will be baked goods, raffle items, gift baskets, a white elephant table, a mitten tree and swags.

Make your own Christmas wreath

LISBON — Make your own Christmas wreath at Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge on Saturdays, Nov. 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; Sundays, Nov. 23 and 30, from 1 to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Contact Verla Brooks at Beaver Park at 353-9075 or [email protected] to register for wreath class, to order one made or to have any questions answered.

Space is limited and registration is required. There will be a $15 charge per wreath made at the workshop. Payment is due at time of registration. Make checks payable to the Town of Lisbon. Groups are invited to schedule special evening classes. All funds from the classes and sale of wreaths support projects at Beaver Park.

Pownal Christmas fair seeks vendors

POWNAL — The Spirit of Christmas Fair will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road.

Santa will visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

There will be crafts, handmade items, Christmas items, baked goods, white elephant, The Candy Cane Cafe and much more.

On Friday available food will include zuppa soup, fish chowder, hot dogs, chicken salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, tea, coffee, punch and hot chocolate. Saturday’s offerings will include corn chowder, beef stew, ham italians, egg salad, ham salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, tea, coffee, punch and hot chocolate.

Tables are available to rent for $25.

For more information, call Fay at 837-4339 or Deb at 240-1637.

Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Nov. 6 were: first, Jeannine Labbe and Trudy Faunce; second, Diane Torres and Don Haley; third, Pat Records and Gerry Roy; fourth, Bert Chenard and Arnie Burgess; fifth, Betty Ames and Terry Lowell.

The next game will be played at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.

Call Roger Labbe at 212-9253 or the office at 513-3059 for more information.

Lewiston Bridge Club winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Nov. 10 were as follows.

N/S, first, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry; second, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings; third, Cynthia and Bill Clifford; first in B, Cynthia and Bill Clifford; second, Sue Kaluzynski and Donna Bartlett.

E/W, first, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; second, Nancy Farmer and Marta Clements; third/fourth tie, Della Starbird and Les Buzzell with Kathy Kenyon and Priscilla Rooth.

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 Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.